Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons

Sermon Notes - Psalm 34 - Responding to the Goodness of God Main Point: The goodness of God calls for a response from us all. 1. Praise God (1-3) 2. Seek God (4-7) 3. Fear God (8-14) 4. Trust God (15-22)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 88 - Praying in the Dark Main Point: Even in our darkest hour, we can and must cry out to God.

Sermon Notes - Psalm 12 - The Words of Man & The Words of God Main Point: The true words of God will prevail over the lying words of man. 1. The Lying Words of Man (1-4) 2. The True Words of God (5-8)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 25 - The Ways of the Lord Main Point: God makes his ways known to us through the redeemer. -Lament is prayer *based on God's past faithfulness*, in light of present suffering, with hope for future deliverance. -Lament is prayer based on God's past faithfulness, *in light of present suffering*, with hope for future deliverance. -Lament is prayer based on God's past faithfulness...

Sermon Notes - Genesis 16:1-16 - Wait on the Lord Main Point: Because God always sees us, we can always wait on him. 1. Our Blind Planning (1-6) 2. God's Seeing Grace (7-16)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 15:1-21 - God Is Trustworthy Main Point: God's covenant faithfulness proves his trustworthiness 1. Faithfulness by Word (1-6) 2. Faithfulness by Covenant (7-21)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 14:1-24 - Battles and Blessings Main Point: True blessing comes from God alone. 1. The Battles (1-16)   -The Land's Violence (1-7)   -Lot's Capture (8-12)   -Abram's Rescue (13-16) 2. The Blessings (17-24)   -Two Kings (17-18)   -Two Blessings (19-24)   -One Savior

Sermon Notes - Genesis 13:1-18 - Walking By Faith Through Conflict Main Point: Walking by faith (not by sight) enables us to overcome conflict as we trust God every step of the way. -The Reason for the Conflict (1-7) -The Resolution of the Conflict (8-13) -The Reaffirmation of the Promise (14-18)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 12:10-20 - God is Faithful to His Promise Main Point: God always keeps his promises, even in spite of our sin. -Abram's Ruse (10-16)   -The Reason for the Ruse (10-13)   -The Realization of the Ruse (14-15)   -The Results of the Ruse (16) -God's Rescue (17-20)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 11:27-12:9 - The Beginning and Blessing of Abram Main Point: Faith, based on grace, is demonstrated by obedience -The Introduction to the Man of Faith (11:27-32) -The Calling to Faith (12:1-3) -The Obedience to Faith (12:4-9)

Sermon Notes - Colossians 3:12-17 - Putting on Christ for the Body of Christ Main Point: As the people of Christ, we live for Christ, especially towards one another. 1. Who We Are in Christ (12a) 2. How We Live in Christ (12b-17)   -The Love of Christ (12b-14)   -The Peace of Christ (15)   -The Word of Christ (16)   -Everything for Christ (17)

Watching over one another is messy but necessary work Points: 1.  Seek Restoration 2. Discipline over Scriptural Matters 3. Handle each case of discipline on a case-by-case basis 4. Wield the authority of Jesus in a worthy manner

Sermon Notes - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 - Foundations of the Faith Main Point: Obedience to God means loving God fully. 1. The Foundational Commandment (1-3) 2. God's Foundational Truth (4) 3. Our Foundational Duty (5-9)   -Internalize God's Word   -Tell Others About God   -Live for God

Sermon Notes - Hebrews 10:19-25 - Responding to the Person and Work of Christ Main Point: Because of who Jesus is and what he has done for us, we are to draw near to him, hold fast to our hope, and consider how to encourage one another. 1. What We Have in the Person and Work of Christ (19-21) 2. How We Respond to the Person and Work of Christ (22-25)   -Draw Near to God (22)   -Hold Fast to Our Ho...

Sermon Notes - Matthew 16:13-20 Main Point: The Church is Christ's embassy in the world, given his authority to determine the who and what of the gospel. -The Who and What of Jesus and His Office -The Who and What of Peter and His Confession -The Who and What of the Church and the Keys

Sermon Notes - Luke 15:1-32 - The Joy of Salvation -Who Jesus is Teaching (1-3) -What Jesus is Teaching (4-10) -How Jesus is Teaching Us (11-32)

Sermon Notes - Luke 14:25-35 - The Cost of Discipleship Main Point: Following Jesus costs everything - but the reward is infinitely more. -The Relational Cost (26) -The Physical Cost (27) -Interlude: Count the Cost (28-32) -The Comprehensive Cost (33) -The Alternative Cost and the Invitation to the Reward (34-35)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 10:1-11:26 - To God (Alone) Be The Glory Main Point: God alone deserves glory because God alone accomplishes his purposes no matter what. 1. The State of the World (10:1-32)   -The number of names display the extent of humanity's multiplication in the world   -The presence of Canaan and Eber display the place of Israel in the world   -The wickedness of Nimrod displays the sc...

Sermon Notes - Genesis 9:1-29 - Covenant Blessings Main Point: God's covenant blessings are the answer to sin. 1. The Instructions For The Covenant (1-7) 2. The Establishment Of The Covenant (8-17) 3. The Need For The Covenant (18-29)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 8:1-22 - Re-Creation: God's Gracious Salvation Main Point: Because God has saved us from judgment, we live for Him. 1. God Remembers - We Rest in Him (v. 1-5) 2. God Re-Creates - We Rely on Him (v. 6-19) 3. God Receives - We Keep Giving to Him (v. 20-22)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 6:9-7:24 - Uncreation: God's Just Judgment Main Point: God judges the wicked, but saves the righteous 1. Heed God's Warning 2. Obey God's Word 3. Trust in God's Work

Sermon Notes - 1 Peter 2:13-25 - "All Authority Belongs to Christ" Main Point: Because all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus, we should live in submission to any earthly authority. Sermon Points: Submit the authority of our Government (v13-17) Submit the authority of our Employer (v18-20) Submit to Christ as Christ submits to the Father (v21-25)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 5:1-6:8 - Sin Increases, Grace Abounds Main Point: Sin increases without end, but God's grace abounds all the more. -Sin Increases: Everyone* Dies -Grace Abounds: Except One -Sin Increases: Every* Heart is Evil -Grace Abounds: Except One

Sermon Notes - Genesis 4:1-26 - Fighting Sin Main Point: We must fight sin, but only God can finally overcome it 1. Sin is crouching at the door, we must not underestimate it (1-7) 2. Sin's desire is contrary to us, we must fight against it (8-15) 3. Sin must be ruled over, but not by us alone (16-26)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 3:8-24 - Grace Greater Than Our Sin Main Point: God is gracious, even in the face of sin. 1. God's Gracious Pursuit (8-13) 2. God's Gracious Punishment (14-19) 3. God's Gracious Provision (20-24)