Calvary Eau Claire

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1.  Compelled to Sacrifice a.  Sacrifice: “anything consecrated and offered fully to God.” i.  typically associated with death b.   Sacrifice is painful c.   Sacrifice is difficult d.   Sacrifice can feel unrewarding e.   Sacrifice draws us closer to Christ Romans 15:1-6 2.   “have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak” vs 1 a.  “Obligatio...

Compelled to Love John 13:12-16, 34-35 1.  Agape love a.  Conditions of this type of love i.  None. It’s unconditional! ii.   Intense, complete devotion 2.   God’s Love is the Source a.  “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” (1 John 4:7) b.  “This love is only possible because we are grafte...

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Who is my Neighbor?

Worship the King Ephesians 2:1-10 READ EPHESIANS 2:1-10 1)   The Need for Christmas a)   We are separated from God because of sin. b)   We need Christmas because we need a Savior, because we have sinned. 2)   The Reason for Christmas a)   His mercy b)   His love 3)   The Response to Christmas a)   We offer gratitude b)   We offer worship c)   We of...

Jesus’ Royalty Matthew 2:1-11 1.  Jesus’ Royalty a.  His earthly royalty i.  “Joseph, of the house of David” Luke 1:27 ii.  “throne of his father David” Luke 1:33 iii.  “reign over the house of Jacob” Luke 1:33 iv.  He fulfilled the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7) 1.  God reaffirms His promise of land in the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants. a.  2 Samuel 7:10, “...

1)   Myrrh (*Note for screens: If possible, I’d like this portion of the outline to read A, 2, and D instead of A,B,C. It’s a purposeful mistake that is a reference to Home Alone. I want to hide it here for people to possibly catch the reference.) (A)  Residue secretes from the tree and can be used in its liquid state as an oil, even used as part of an anointing oil; it can also be harde...

Jesus' Divinity (Luke 1:32-37, Matthew 2:1-12) 1.   Introduction a.  The miracle of human conception b.  The extraordinary miracle of Jesus’ conception c.  Gifts of the Wisemen i.  Frankincense 1.  finest burning incense, used in worship 2.   Jesus is fully God a.  He is called the names of God i.  “the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father” Isaiah 9:6 ii....

Fit for a King: The Virgin Birth Luke 1:26-38 1.  Virgin Birth implications a.  Knit into the person and work of Jesus b.  Scripture teaches it i.  Matthew 1:18, 20; Luke 1:35; Matthew 1:24-25 c.  God is not bound by human processes d.  God is not bound by human understanding e.  Highlights the supernatural 2.  Salvation is a gift from God a.  Man can’t...

Standing Firm with the Lions Daniel 6 1.    Daniel’s life was faithful (vs 1-4) a.   He was respected b.   He was “distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps” vs 3 c.   He ruled the kingdom without fault d.   He served God faithfully while serving the kingdom rightly. 2.    Daniel’s life was a testimony (vs 5) a.   His faith was genuin...

Numbered, Weighed, Divided Daniel 5 1.  Background to Daniel 5 a.  Chapter 4 we saw Nebs turn to “the Most High God” b.  Nebs died in 562BC, and the kingdom fell apart quickly i.   Father used in vs 2 and 18 means “ancestor” or “predecessor”. c.  20 year gap between Chapters 4 and 5 i.  Daniel is now in his 80’s 2.  The King’s Party of Mockery (vs 1-4) a.  “...

Humiliation that Leads to Transformation Daniel 4:19-37 1.   God calls us to Stand for the Truth a.  Daniel demonstrates care for Nebuchadnezzar (vs 19) b.  The king demonstrates care for Daniel (vs 19) c.  Daniel accurately interprets the dream (vs 20-27) i.  The king is the great tree. (His greatness) (vv. 20–22). ii.  The king is the tree chopped down with only a s...

Standing Firm: Facing Fire with Faith Daniel 3:1-18 1.   The King Demands Worship and Loyalties are Tested (verses 1-7) a.  Nebuchadnezzar responds with Pride b.  He verbally demanded and physically required worship. c.  The people obeyed (vs 7) 2.   The Peers Demand Judgement (vs 8-12) a.  Sin Disguised as Loyalty b.  Loyalty Was Actually Self-Serving 3.  ...

Protection and Presence in the Fire Daniel 3:19-30 1.   God’s Plan Survives the Chaos (vs 19) a.  Furnace Picture 2.   God’s Plan Overpowers Captivity (vs 20-21) 3.   God’s Plan is Constant (when something else seems Certain) (vs 22-23) 4.   God’s Presence is what Covered them (vs 24-27a) 5.   God’s Protection is Complete (vs 27b) 6.   God’s Glory is Compelling (...

Taking A Stand

Daniel Taking A Stand | How To Stand In A Threatening Culture

Daniel Taking A Stand, Living Faithfully, Serving God

The beginning of the new sermon series looking at the book of Daniel. Daniel: Taking A Stand

God Is Good. Final Sermon of the genesis series

God Is Protector

God Is Present

God Is Faithful And Patient

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God Is Supplier