Grace Lutheran Church Columbus, Indiana

Sermon Series: “Unforgivable? How God’s forgiveness transforms lives”   What if they won’t repent? I.     Unrepentance: what does it look like?  A.  ______________________ oneself and, therefore, one’s sin (1 Samuel15:15). B.  ______________________ others (1 Samuel 15:20-21).  C.  Either we cling to our sin, or we cling to _______________ for merc...

Sermon notes:   R-E-S-P-E-C-T  (John 2:13-22) I.     Respect:  acknowledging the _______________ and _______________ of another.   II.     location, location, location:  the Jerusalem Temple. A.  ______________________ actions: buying and selling. B.  ______________________ space: in the temple! (v.14). 1.  God’s _____...

Sermon Series: “Unforgivable? How God’s forgiveness transforms lives”   The key to overcoming unforgiveness I.     The ______________________ of unforgiveness. A.  Our sense of justice (Romans 2:15). B.  When justice is denied me, ___________________________ remains the one punishment I can inflict on my offender.   II.    The question for eac...

Sermon notes:   Stand by Me     (Mark 8:27-38) I.     Rabbis teach by asking questions. A.  The “___________________” question (v.27) . 1.  Requires no personal commitment. 2.  “They” [all] answer (v.28) . B.  The “___________________” question (v.29a). 1.  The risk of a personal confession. 2.  Peter alone answers (v.29b). &nbs...

Sermon Series: “Unforgivable? How God’s forgiveness transforms lives”   “Am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19) I.     Anger is the new ___________________! A.  Is anger required to produce positive change in society? B.  Human anger, while not necessarily ____________________, is nevertheless __________________________ (Psalm 37:8; Ephesians 4:26-27).  ...

  The Test (Mark 1:9-15) I.     The ________________________ of testing. A.  Professional exams ( Medical Licensing; Law; CPA, etc.) B.  Indiana BMV written/driving exams. C.  Vetting prospective employees. D.  Product quality.    II.    “My son, do not despise _____________________________ of the Lord” (Proverbs 3:11; Hebrews 1...

What is unforgiveness?  (Ephesians 4:22-32; Matthew 18:21-35) I.    Unforgiveness occurs when we ________________ to forgive, or we feel we are ________________ to forgive (Matthew 18:28).              A.  We get stuck in the loop of _______________ the offense over and over. 1.  As the event repeats in our m...

Sunday the 11th --Rev. Gene Ernst

Sunday Feb. 4th -- Rev. Gene Ernst

The uniqueness of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28) I.     Jesus is unlike anyone else. A.  He is unlike the __________________ (v.22). 1.  They taught _______________ God. 2.  Jesus taught ____________ God (Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28). B.  He is unlike other great religious leaders. 1.  They point you to _______________________. 2.  Jesus points you to ___________...

Sunday the 21st --Rev. Gene Ernst

Come and Behold Him--Seeing is more than meets the Eye-- John 1:43-51 --Rev. Ben Lorenz

Sermon notes:   Knowing your place  (Mark 1:1-11)   I.     John knows his place. A.  He is only a ___________________ (v.3; John 1:29). B.  He proclaims not himself but ___________________ (vv.7-8).   II.    Vocatio :  more than an invitation.  It is ______________________________. A.  Each of us has multiple callings:...

A conspiracy of goodwill -- Romans 8:28-30 -- New Years Eve -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Sermon notes:   “A sword will pierce your own soul” (Luke 2:22-40) I.     Mary will suffer with her Son. A.  ____________________ is no exemption from suffering (v.34). 1.  Neither is _________________ (v.39). 2.  Abraham, Moses, Paul, etc. (Luke 9:23).   B.  Mary is called not only to be Christ’s mother but also ___________________! 1.  Which...

Seeing with your ears -- Christmas Eve -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Greetings, favored one(s)! The Lord is with you -- Luke 1: 26-38 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Sermon notes:       “ Who is Melchizedek?”  (The most important biblical character you                                                     &...

Cries from the Wilderness --- John 1: 6-8, 19-23 -- Rev. Ben Lorenz

Sermon notes:       “ Who is Melchizedek?”  (The most important biblical character you                                                     &...

Sermon notes:   The believer’s guide to everyday etiquette  (Mark 1:1-8) I.     Etiquette is simply ___________________ behavior.  A.  It is thinking of and __________________________ others (Genesis 18:1-5; Luke 15:2) .  B.  Why is it necessary?  1.   All relationships are governed by rules. 2.  Relationships require _______________...

Sermon notes:       “ Who is Melchizedek?”  (The most important biblical character you                                                     &...

Sermon notes:   The cross:  a victimless murder (Mark 11:1-11) I.     “No one takes it [My life] from Me” (John 10:18).     A.  _____________________ are those forcibly deprived of their rights, their possessions, or their lives.  B.  _____________________ are those who voluntarily relinquish their rights, possessions, or lives for the good of...

Sermon notes:   Sheep, Goats and the Brothers of Jesus:  where are you in this picture?  I.     The brothers of Jesus:  Who are they?  A.  The social ministry interpretation. 1.  Jesus’ “brothers” are __________________. 2.  A 20 th century phenomenon (Mother Teresa, etc.). B.  The contextual (Matthean) interpretation. 1.  Jesus...

Sermon notes:   “Created to praise”  (Luke 17:11-19)   I.     An almost thankless job (vv.17-18) .  A.  Nine people of God (cleansed). B.  A foreigner (cleansed + “he saw” (v.15); he “turned back” (v.15), he is “praising God” (v.15),  he is “giving thanks” (v.16), he is “found” (v.18), he is “saved” (v.19)) . C.  Why the difference? 1.&nb...