Grace Lutheran Church Columbus, Indiana

Sermon notes:   God unclothed and God fully-clothed (Matthew 17:1-9) Peter seems to _________________ the three men (v.4).   God’s prophets are God’s messengers.  God’s Son is ___________________ (John 1:1; Romans 9:5; Hebrews 1:8).   The Father hands over all things ________________ (John 3:35; 5:22; Hebrews 3:5-6; et al .).     The Father dwells in _________________...

" What we cannot handle " -- Matthew 5:21-32 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Sermon notes:   Irreplaceable!  (Matthew 5:13-16)   I.     You are ________________________ (vv.13a; 14, 15b-16) !  (Gospel)    A.  You are the salt of the earth/light of the world.  B.  You are the salt of the earth/light of the world.  C.  You are the salt of the earth/light of the world. D.  You are the salt of the...

Sermon notes:   Privilege and the reign of God (Matthew 5:1-12) “Privilege”   is unearned access or advantages granted to specific groups of people because of their membership in a social group. Privilege can be based on a variety of social identities such as race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, ability status, sexuality, age, education level and more. I.    ...

Sermon notes:   “Follow Me”    (Matthew 4:12-25) I.     Matthew emphasizes the absolute initiative of God in establishing communion with man (Martin Franzmann). A.  Calling is an act of God (Genesis 1:3ff.; 12:1-3; Exodus 3:10; Proverbs 8:1-4; 1 Samuel 3:4; Hosea 11:1-2; Micah 1:1, etc.; Mark 3:13; Acts 9:1-6) .  1.  The Word of the Lord comes with...

" Look to Jesus " -- John 1:29-42a -- Rev. Lou Vician

Sermon notes:   “Who has God’s approval?”  (Matthew 3:13-17)  v.13:      God works through people. v.14:      We often think we know better than God (Matthew 16:22) .  v.15:  In the Old Testament, God’s righteousness often refers to His mighty acts of _________________  (Psalm 71:2; Isaiah 51:5-8) . v.16:  Christ/Messi...

Sermon notes:   Overcoming apathy I.     The Magi may not know God’s Word, but God can speak their language.  A.  Scripture forbids _________________.  It brings God’s judgment, and it is   inadequate for knowing God (v.2; Deuteronomy 4:19; 18:10-14; Isaiah 47:13-14). B.  Those who seek Jesus must submit themselves to God’s _____________ (vv....

" New Years Day Sermon " -- Luke 2: 13-23 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Sermon notes:   Watchfulness is a way of life  (Luke 12:35-40) I.     Watchfulness (readiness):  it nature. A.  “Stay dressed for action” means the Lord’s _________________ is near (Exodus 12:11; 1 Kings 18:46). B.  “lamps burning” suggests readiness is ____________. C.  Servants “waiting” and “awake” are those who _________________________ (vv.36-...

Sermon notes:   Becoming Jesus  (John 1:1-18) I.     The Word is the Divine Person destined to speak to men. A.  He is God’s ______________________ (v. 1a, Genesis 1:1ff.; ). B.  He is ________________ from God (v.1b).    C.  Yet He is ______________ (v.1c).   II.    The Word, remaining what He was, becomes what He was...

Sermon notes:   “. . . on earth as it is in heaven.”  (Luke 2:1-20) I.     Heaven’s __________________ (vv.9-14) . A.  The glory of the Lord ________________ the darkness (v.9).  B.  The heavenly host (_____________) praise and glorify God for the birth of Christ (vv.10-14). C.  Heaven’s praise always includes ______________ (Hebrews 1:6; Revelatio...

Sermon notes:   “The power of names”   (Matthew 1:18-25) I.     Names _____________________________.   II.    Jesus:  what His name means (v.21) . A.  He Himself will save His people from their sins. B.  He Himself will save His people from their sins. C.  He Himself will save His people from their sins. D.  He Himself...

Sermon notes:     The Fathers of Jesus     Joseph:  “Price Paid”  (Matthew 1:18-25) I.     Joseph values God’s will above his own ___________________ (vv.24-25) . A.  Joseph never ________________.  He believes the angels’ words and _____________________ God’s will (vv.20-25; 2:13-15, 19-21) . B.  _____________________ will...

Sermon notes:   “Dealing with doubt”  (Matthew 11:2-15) I.     Doubt/conflict arises when there is a gap between our ___________________ and our ____________________.                  A.  Doubt vs. unbelief. 1.  Doubt = ________________________ (vv.3; James 1:8).  ...

" David and the weakness of God " -- 1 Samuel 17:47, 50-51 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" Are you tuned to the Lord's frequency? " -- Matthew 3: 1-12 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" The Fathers of Jesus " -- Genesis 22: 1 - 19 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" Ready or not, here I come! "  -- Luke 24: 36-44 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" Created to praise "  -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" Christ reigns by way of the Cross " -- Rev. Ben Lorenz

" Mercy Strong " -- Rev. Kenneth Wagener

" Blessed are the Saints " -- Matthew 5: 1-12 -- Rev. Ben Lorenz

" Freedom: false and true " -- John 8:31-36 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

" Christianity is for children" -- Luke 18:9-17 -- Rev. John W. Armstrong