Gardendale Nazarene Sermons

A New Vision Acts 10:1-17, 34-48 Acts 1:8 as an outline for the book of Acts: A. ...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you (chp. 2) B. ...you will be my witnesses... 1) in Jerusalem and Judea (chp. 2-7) 2) in Samaria (chp 8-12) 3) the ends of the earth (13-20) Three Beginnings in Acts: • A Room (Pentecost) • A Road (Saul's Conversion) • A Roof (Peter's Dream) Acts 10:1...

Resurrection Mission Matthew 28:16-20 Genesis 12:1-3 1 The Lord said to Abram: Go from your land,  your relatives,  and your father’s house  to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation,  I will bless you,  I will make your name great,  and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you,  I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt,  and all the peoples...

Scripture References and Notes: Resurrection Faith Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 27:62-66 62 The next day, which followed the preparation day, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate 63 and said, “Sir, we remember that while this deceiver was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his di...

When Did We See You? Matthew 25:31-46 Focused Assignment (Matthew 24) • Enduring Love (vs. 12-14) • Discernment for the Things of God (vs. 33) • Alertness & Mindfulness to God's Work (vs. 42 & 46) Matthew 22:9 Go then to where the roads exit the city and invite everyone you find to the banquet.’ What does it mean to wear the wedding garments of the Kingdom of God? Colossians 3:12-14 12...

Bridesmaids Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 24:36 “Now concerning that day and hour no one knows—neither the angels of heaven nor the Son —except the Father alone. Matthew 25:1-13 1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 When the foolish took their lamps, they didn’t take oil with t...

The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 During Lent, we are answering this question– What does it mean to be a disciple? Matthew 22:1-14 1 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to summon those invited to the banquet, but they didn’t want to come. 4 Again, he sent out other servants and said, ‘Te...

This morning we are joined by Rev. Randy Jasper.

The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:15-35 Matthew 7:1-5 1 “Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. 2 For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. 3 Why do you look at the splinter in your brother’s eye but don’t notice the beam of wood in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the splinter...

This morning, we are joined by Kristofer Labenske

Sermon Passages and Notes:  Faith Like a Mustard Seed Matthew 13:24-43 Summary of the Sermon on the Mount in Two Points: • Dependence on God. • God's people assume a different stance/posture towards one another. Matthew 13:24-43 Three Parables in this Passage: The Wheat & Weeds The Mustard Seed The Leaven Dependence on God. God's people assume a different stance/posture towards one anothe...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Built on the Rock Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 Matthew 6:31-33 31 So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 7:1-...

How to Pray Matthew 6:7-21 http://bible.com/events/49020117 Matthew 6:5-21 The Lord's Prayer is a model of prayer in its claim of relationship and simplicity.   God: Your name Your Kingdom You will Petitions: Give us Forgive us not bring us rescue us Exodus 20:1-8 1. Do not have other gods beside me. 2. Do not make an idol for yourself. 3. Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 4. Remem...

Sermon Passages and Notes: "Blessed..." (Matthew 5:1-20) http://bible.com/events/49019040 Beatitude (Latin) Makarism (Greek) Two Statements Concerning the Beatitudes: 1) God is the acting agent behind the blessing. 2) "Blessed" is in the indicative tense. Matthew 4:23-25 Matthew 5:1-12 1) God is the acting agent behind the blessing. 2) "Blessed" is spoken by Jesus as TRUTH. The Beatitudes are true...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Serve Only Him- Matthew 4:1-17 When we reduce temptation to issues, we miss the heart of temptation. Matthew 4:1-17 Stones to Bread Matthew 4:4 "Man must live on every word that comes from the mouth of God." John 4:31-34 The Pinnacle of the Temple The High Mountain Summary: Bread- personal needs, nourishment Temple- the need for love and a sign of that love Mountain- pow...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Fruit, not Fathers Matthew 3:1-17 Passage Outline: 1. John the Baptist's proclamation a. Isaiah b. Malachi c. Fruit of repentance d. Future Messiah 2. Jesus' baptism a. Jesus' proclamation b. The Father's proclamation Matthew 3:1-6 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come nea...

Sermon Passages and Notes: The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17) How do you introduce yourself? What is my family story? Where we come from matters, but we are not bound to that story. Our bigger story helps us find our place in this world. Matthew 1:1-17 How does knowing the bigger story of Jesus help us understand who He is? Five Women: Tamar Rahab Ruth Ba...

Sermon Passages and Notes: In the Morning Luke 2:8-20 Advent is the time between–between the first coming of Christ and the second coming, between darkness and dawn, between kingdoms of this world, and the fulfillment of the Kingdom of our Lord and His Son, Jesus the Messiah. Luke 2:8-20 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 T...

Jesus as Emmanuel Matthew 1:18-25 Betrothal vs. Engagement Ketubah - a Jewish marriage contract Mary and Joseph are legally bound as they would be in marriage, but they have not joined households. Matthew 1:18-25 18  The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant from the Holy S...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Light to the Nations Isaiah 42:1-9 Isaiah 42:1 “This is my servant; I strengthen him, this is my chosen one; I delight in him. I have put my Spirit on him; he will bring justice to the nations. The original audience in this passage was God's people, Israel. Isaiah 42:1-9 Verse 1 1 “This is my servant; I strengthen him, this is my chosen one; I delight in him. I have put...

Sermon Passages and Notes: The Faith to Leave 'Safe' Esther 4:1-17 Characters: • King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)- King of Persia, a drunk pushover • Vashti- the queen • Mordecai- the older cousin • Esther- the beautiful cousin • Haman- royal staff, the villain Esther 3:5-6 5 When Haman saw that Mordecai was not bowing down or paying him homage, he was filled with rage. 6 And when he learned of Mordecai’...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Faith as a Way of Life Habakkuk 1:1-7, 2:1-4 Habakkuk 1:1-7 1 The pronouncement that the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help and you do not listen or cry out to you about violence and you do not save? 3 Why do you force me to look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Oppression and violence are right in front of me. Strife (lawsuits/cour...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Swords into Plowshares- Isaiah 2:1-4 Isaiah 1:1- The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns[a] of Kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah. Isaiah 2:1-4 1 The vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s house will be established at the top of the mou...

Sermon Passages and Notes: Act, Love, Walk Micah 6:1-8 Micah in Outline: 1:2- Addressed to all the people of the earth 3:1- Addressed to the leaders of Israel 6:1- Addressed to God's people Psalm 15:1-2 Psalm 24:1-6 Structure of Micah 6:1-8 vss 1-2- Acolyte vss 3-5- YHWH vss 6-7- Worshipper vs 8- Acolyte Micah 6:1-7 1 Now listen to what the Lord is saying: Rise, plead your case before the mountain...

We are joined today by Dr. Michael Pasquarello.  Dr. Pasquarello is the Methodist Chair at Beeson Divinity School.   Sermon Passages and Notes: Wholehearted- Mark 12:41-44 41 And he sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the multitude putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And...

Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3:4-28) 2 Samuel 12:10 Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hethite to be your own wife.’ 1 Kings 3:4-15 "Ask. What should I give you?" "...a receptive heart to judge your people and to discern between good and evil." Proverbs 1:20-22 20  Wisdom calls out in the street; she makes her voice heard i...