High Pointe Church Sermons

Godly Preparation Genesis 42 Introduction Hebrews 12:5-8 Proverbs 13:24 Definition: “Repentance” refers to an event in which an individual attains a divinely provided new understanding of their behavior and feels compelled to change that behavior and begin a new relationship with God. How God prepares us for repentance. 1. He uses circumstances. Genesis 42:1-6 Genesis 37:25-27 Numbers 32:23 Genesi...

Naaman: Powerful But Powerless 2 Kings 5:1-14 Bottom Line: You can have EVERYTHING in this world but be humbled to realize you have nothing without the h ealing power of Jesus Christ . Lots of Power, No Control (v 1-5) Common Grace (Matthew 5:45) Problems Come, Where to Turn? (v 6-8) Believers have: The Same God (Hebrews 13:8) The Holy Spirit inside of us (2 Timothy 1:7) Expecting to Control How G...

Handling Success Introduction Psalm 119:67 How to handle success. 1. Acknowledge the Lord's hand in it. Genesis 41:15-16 Genesis 41:25 Genesis 41:28 Genesis 41:32 Genesis 41:38 Ecclesiastes 7:14 Romans 12:3 1 Peter 4:10 James 1:17 Genesis 41:56-57 Malachi 3:8-10 2. Point people to Him (evangelize). Genesis 41:51-52 1 Corinthians 10:31 Application 1. Acknowledge God’s hand in your life. 2. Poin...

Handling Disappointment Genesis 40 In the disappointments of life... 1. Be servant-minded not self-pitying. Genesis 40:1-8 Philippians 2:14 Numbers 11:1 Genesis 40:9-19 Proverbs 16:3 2. When forgotten know you're not forsaken. Genesis 40:20-23 Habbakuk 1:5 Application How does Joseph point us to Jesus? 1. Jesus is the suffering servant - Mark 10:45 - John 13:15 2. Jesus will never leave us - M...

Compromised or Transformed Genesis 38-39 Introduction John 17:14-16 Compromise... (Judah) 1. Went willingly Genesis 38:1-2 Genesis 38:12 James 1:13-15 1 Corinthians 15:33 2. Unrepentant Genesis 38:2 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 Genesis 38:7 Genesis 38:10 Genesis 38:11 Genesis 38:12 Genesis 38:26 Hebrews 12:6 Genesis 38:29 Matthew 1:3 Genesis 39:1 Genesis 39:2-5 Transformed... (Joseph) 1. Faithful in temp...

The Providence of God Genesis 37 Introduction Genesis 50:20 God meant it for good. 1. Family Strife Genesis 37:1-4 Matthew 1:1 Genesis 37:3-4 2. Joseph's dreams. Genesis 37:5-11 3. Dreams turned to nightmare. The Plot Genesis 37:18-25 Genesis 42:21 The Cover up Genesis 37:31-36 Application Praise God for His sovereignty and providence Isaiah 46:10 Job 42:2 Acts 2:23 Acrs 4:27-28 Romans 4:16 Ou...

The God of Promise... 1. Gave renewed hope to Jacob by changing his name  Genesis 35:9-10 Genesis 32:28 Genesis 25:21-26 ______ *Jacob - heal grabber, supplanter, cheater; Israel - he struggles with God.  ** Jacob is no longer defined by his grasping and scheming. Now he is defined by his encounter with God. Israel's identity is now wrapped in God's call. Jacob's past is now a testimony of God's f...

The Most Important Things Acts 1:1-11 Jesus wanted His disciples to be... grounded  in the knowledge of the Kingdom of God - 1:1, 3; Luke 24:44-48 Ephesians 1:18-19 Philippians 1:9-10 2 Timothy 2:15 Hebrews 5:12 secure  in the reality of His resurrection - 1:3 John 20:14-16 John 20:19-23 Luke 24:36-43 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 empowered by the Holy Spirit - 5,8 Luke 24:49 Romans 8:26 1 Corinthians 12...

Beach Therapy John 21:15-19 Introduction John 21:15-19 Luke 22:33-34 John 18:17 Matthew 16:16 The Makings of a Comeback 1. Compare ourselves to no one. John 21:15 John 13:37 Matthew 26:33 2 Corinthians 10:12 2. Consider our weaknesses. John 21:15-17 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 3. Continue on Mission. John 21:15-17 4. Count the cost. John 21:18-19 Luke 14:27-28 Acts 2:14-41 Are you in need of a comeback?

A Trusting Faith John 20:24-29 Introduction John 20:24-29 Luke 24:10-11 John 11:16 John 14:1-5 Results of a Doubting Faith 1. Doubts feed distance John 20:24 Proverbs 18:1 Hebrews 10:24-25 2. Doubts feed distrust John 20:25 Galatians 4:16 Genesis 3:1 3. Doubts feed demands John 20:25 1 Samuel 8:4-7 Jesus wants to turn our doubts into a trusting faith by... 1. Restoring our fellowship -  John 20:26...

The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus Luke 14:13-35   Introduction Acts 1:3 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 Luke 24:13-35   The Struggles of a Struggling Disciple of Jesus 1. Lack of Understanding 2. Lack of Hope Luke 24:18-20 Luke 24:21-24   Answers to a Struggling Disciple of Jesus 1. To help us understand, He gave us the Word of God. Luke 24:25-27 Luke 24:32   2. To Help us Have Hope, He gave us Fellowship....

Introduction Luke 24:1-12 Genesis 3:9 1 Kings 19:9 Luke 24:5 Matthew 1:21 Matthew 16:21 Matthew 17:22-23 Matthew 20:18-19 1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 2 Corinthians 5:21 How to experience the joy, peace, and hope of the resurrection. 1. We must listen and trust His Word. Luke 24:6-8 1 John 5:13 Psalm 119:105 2. We must grow in faith. Luke 24:10-11 1 Peter 1:3-7 Summary John 11:25-26

Introduction Matthew 21:8-9 Luke 23:20-21 Testimonies Spencer Bergeron Jim O'Brien Ben Clipperton Bailey Tompkins Anberlin Stephenson Juliana Stephenson Ella Doran

Mary's Extravagant Response John 12:1-8 Introduction Matthew 7:24 John 12:1-8 Mary's extravagant response to Jesus... 1. shows she listened to Jesus. Luke 10:38-42 2. shows she believed in Jesus' mission. John 1:1-4 John 1:10-14 John 1:29 John 1:35-36 John 6:35 John 6:47-48 John 8:12 John 10:7-10 John 10:11 Mark 8:31-32 John 11:32-44 3. shows she wanted to partner with Jesus. John 12:7...

Introduction Matthew 7:24-26 Matthew 7:28-29 Two Individuals the wise and the fool. 1. What is the same? Matthew 7:24-27 2. What is different? Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 10:37-39 1 Corinthians 3:11 1 Peter 2:7 James 1:22-25 What happens? Matthew 7:24-27 1 Peter 1:3-7 Romans 5:1-5 Application Are we wise or foolish?

The Danger of Self-Deception Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction Romans 6:1-2 2 Timothy 3:5 Who are the two groups of people? 1. Seemingly Righteous. Matthew 7:21-23 Genesis 4:1 Jeremiah 1:5 John 10:14 Quote: “I never saw you come as a beggar to my door. I never saw you sit as a disciple at my feet. I never saw you as a humble follower treading in my footsteps. I never saw you as a sheep that knew my voi...

Introduction Matthew 7:15-20 Matthew 7:13-14 Acts 20:28-30 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 2 Peter 2:1 2 John 7 What does Jesus teach us about false teachers? 1. They are misleading. Matthew 7:15 John 8:44 Matthew 7:15 Galatians 1:6-9 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Titus 1:9-11 Titus 2:1 2. They can be identified. Matthew 7:16-18 3. They will be judged. Matthew 7:19-20 Matthew 3:10 4. They can repent and so can you. Galati...

Introduction Matthew 7:13-14 Joshua 24:14-15 1 Kings 18:20-21 John 6:66-69 "Hell will be filled with people who admired the Sermon on the Mount but did not heed the warning in it." - John MacArthur What Eternal Choice Do We Have? Two Eternal Destinations Matthew 7:13-14 Wide Gate and Easy Path Matthew 7:13-14 Mark 9:48 Matthew 7:13-14 John 3:16-19 Romans 10:1-4 Romans 3:19-22 James 2:19...

Introduction Matthew 7:12 Galatians 5:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Golden Rule Understanding the Rule Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:11 Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:1-5 Matthew 5:17-20 The Practice of the Rule Matthew 7:12 Philippians 2:3-4 Matthew 5:44-47 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Extent of the Rule Matthew 7:12 Leviticus 19:18 Romans 13:8-10 Galatians 5:14 Application How do I fulfill the Golden Rule? Love God L...

Introduction Matthew 7:7-11 Ephesians 3:20 James 1:5 When should we ask for help? Constantly Matthew 7:7-8 James 4:2-3 Luke 18:1-8 "What we need in our churches today is not a declaration of independence. What we need is a declaration of dependence" ~James Merritt 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How should we ask for help? Confidently Matthew 7:9-11 Hebrews 4:16 1 John 5:14-15 James 1:16-17 Matthew...

Introduction Matthew 7:1-6 1. Consider how you want to be judged. Matthew 7:1-2 Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 18:21-35 2. Be honest about your own sin. Matthew 7:3-5 Romans 2:1-3 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 3. Show mercy and love to others. Matthew 7:5 Galatians 6:1-5 Luke 17:3-4 Ephesians 4:31-5:2 James 5:19-20 4. Use discernment when you share the truth. Matthew 7:6 Matthew 10:14-15 Acts 18:5-6...

Introduction Psalm 100:1 Ephesians 5:18-19 Why Songs to the Lord? 1. Easier to memorize scripture. 2. Helps deepen our theology and honesty with God. Psalm 103:19 Psalm 13:1-6 Luke 24:26-27 3. You learn about the Gospel. Philippians 2:10-11 Psalm 100:1

Introduction Matthew 6:25-34 Why Worry? 1. God will handle the food. Matthew 6:25-26 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 6:25-26 1 Timothy 4:8 2. God will handle our days. Matthew 6:27 Deuteronomy 32:39 Job 14:5 Psalm 39:4 Psalm 139:16 "A person's survival depends on divine sovereignty, not human anxiety." - Matthew Henry 3. God will handle our clothes. Matthew 6:28-30 4. God will handle ever...

Introduction Matthew 6:19-24 2 Corinthians 9:7 Why Is Giving A Spiritual Discipline? 1. It reminds me to put Jesus first. Matthew 6:33 1 Timothy 6:7-10 2. It reminds me to lay up treasures in heaven. Matthew 6:19-21 Luke 18:18-24 Matthew 6:19-21 3. It gets our eyes on the bigger prize. Matthew 6:22-24 Application Test God in your giving. Malachi 3:10 Test yourself daily. Haggai 1:7-9

Introduction Matthew 6:16-18 Matthew 6:2 Matthew 6:5 Matthew 6:16 What is fasting? Answer: Voluntarily going without food and/or drink as a means of personal self-denial. Jonah 3:5 Matthew 4:2 Leviticus 23:27-32 Psalm 35:13 How to fast. These are positive and negative ways. Matthew 6:16 Luke 18:11-12 Matthew 6:17-18 Joel 2:12-13 Zechariah 8:19 Why should I fast? To glorify God. Matthew 6:18 Quote:...