Olympic Evangelical Free Church

Text: Luke 9:18–27 Main Idea: Our self-denying pursuit of Jesus ensures the kind of “profit” that our self-indulging pursuits can never produce.  I. The Foundation of Self-Denying Discipleship (Luke 9:18–22) II. The Call to Self-Denying Discipleship (Luke 9:23) III. ThePromise of Self-Denying Discipleship (Luke 24–27)

Text: Luke 5:27-32 Main Point:  Jesus didn’t come to coddle sinners in their sin but to call sinners to repentance. Sermon Outline: I. The Sinner (Luke 5:27–28) II. The Scandal (Luke 5:29–30) III. The Surprising Goal of Jesus’ “Tolerance” (Luke 5:31–32)

Text: Luke 5:17-26 Main Point:  Jesus came to deal with the disability that defines all people— their inability to overcome their sin and be reconciled to God. Sermon Outline: I. The Problem (Luke 5:17–19) II. The Proclamation (Luke 5:20–21) III. The Point (Luke 5:22–26) IV. Two Implications A. While Jesus may not heal every person who prays for physical healing, he forgives every person who comes...

Elder Greg Griesemer Text: John 16:27-33 Sermon Outline: 1) Belief that counts ________________ us to God. 2) Belief that counts begins with Jesus’ ____________________ as _________ the Son. 3) Belief that counts __________ only in Jesus’ ____________________ work. 4) Belief that counts ___________ in Jesus’ ______________ and enthronement. 5) Belief that counts ___________ even in our ___________...

Text: Luke 7:31-50 Sermon Outline: 1. Some interesting details- People reclined while eating Shoes off and feet washed- why? 2. Women washes and anoints Jesus feet 3. Host Pharisee complains, under his breath, about Jesus. 4. Jesus confronts the hosts poor etiquette and commends the woman’s faith and expression of love. 5. Other diner’s miss who Jesus is and don’t understand what Jesus taught abou...

Text: Luke 5:1-11 Main Point:  Jesus does not just offer sinners forgiveness; he recruits them to reach others sinners. Sermon Outline: I. The Astounding Catch (Luke 5:1-7) II. The Surprising Results (Luke 5:8-11) III. Two Implications for Our Discipleship to Christ

Text: Luke 4:1–13 Main Idea:  The fundamental power of temptation is that it promises a painless and immediate solution to the long and difficult path of discipleship. Sermon Outline: I. Why Did the Spirit Lead Jesus into the Wilderness to be Tempted? (Luke 4:1–2) II. How Did Satan Frame His Temptations? (Luke 4:3; 5–7; 9–11) A. Your Suffering Cannot be Part of God’s Plan B. The End Justifies the...

Text: Daniel 12:5-13 Main Idea:   Don’t obsess over everything you cannot know about the end. Rather, make every effort to live every day of your life in simple, faith-filled obedience to God no matter the cost. Sermon Outline: I. God’s People Will Face a Limited Period of Unprecedented Persecution (Daniel 12:5–7) II. God’s People Will Recognize the Time of the End When it Arrives (Daniel 12:8–12)...

Text: Daniel 12:1-4 Main Question:  What do we know about the end of the world? I. Four Approaches to the End II. The Time of the End A. The Structure of the Passage (Daniel 11:36–12:4) B. The Witness of Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:3–31) C. The Witness of Paul (2 Thessalonians 2:1–4) D. Five Events that must occur before the end (Summary) III. Two Implications for Christians A. We Should Live Wisely,...

Guest Speaker Dan Ritzman Text: Luke 8:40-56

Guest Speaker Greg Griesemer Text: Philippians 2:1-5 A) Motivations for Unity (2:1-2) Because we have _______________ so much from God and others and they __________________ our unity. Homework: Internalize the Motivations Spend some time writing out some ways that God and your spiritual leaders have patiently sacrificed for your benefit. B) Marks of Unity (2:2) 1) Think like a Focused ___________...

Text:  Psalm 90 Main Idea:  God’s people find wisdom and hope and joy as they recognize the frailty of their existence and pursue the impeccable faithfulness of God Sermon Outline: I. The unfailing security of God’s protection (Psalm 90:1–2) II. The transient nature of Human life (Psalm 90:3–10) III. The God-centered response (Psalm 90:11–17)

Text:  Isaiah 53:7–12 Main Idea:   God’s love is revealed most clearly in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sermon Outline: I. The Surprising Submission of God’s Servant (Isaiah 53:7–9) II. The Disturbing Question of God’s Motivation (Isaiah 53:10) III. The Surprising Vindication of God’s Servant (Isaiah 53:10–12)

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:6 Main Idea:  It’s impossible to understand why Jesus came until we recognize that he came to suffer and die in our place. Sermon Outline: I. The Curious Paradox of God’s Servant (Isaiah 52:13–15) II. The Certain Rejection of God’s Servant (Isaiah 53:1–3) III. The Surprising Function of God’s Servant (Isaiah 53:4–6)

Text: Isaiah 42:1-9 Main Point:   God has revealed the true magnitude of his glory by sending his Servant to gently restore us to himself, instead of rightfully judging us for our sin and rebellion against him. Sermon Outline: I.   What does God Reveal About this Servant? (Isaiah 42:1-4) II.  What does God Promise to this Servant? (Isaiah 42:5-7) III. Why does God Send this Servant? (Isaiah 42:8-9...

Guest Speaker Greg Griesemer Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Main Idea:   Equipping ourselves with God’s armor is not a mechanical operation; it is an expression of our wholesale dependence on God for our every need.  Sermon Outline: I. What Does the Bible Teach About Satan and His Demons? II. What Does it Mean to Stand in the Armor of God? A. A life that is marked by faithful obedience to God (Eph 6:14) B. A life that is anchored in...

Text: Ephesians 6:10–20 Main Idea:  The devil and his demons are constantly fighting against God and his people, but God has given us everything we need to stand in the face of their attacks. Sermon Outline: I . The Reality of Our Spiritual War II. The Efficacy of God’s Armor III. The Necessity of Humble Persistent Prayer

Text: Daniel 10:1–11:1 Main Idea:   God’s people are forever secure because our spiritual foes are no match for our infinitely powerful and ever-faithful God. Sermon Outline: I. Why is Daniel Fasting? (Daniel 10:1–4a) II. Who is this Messenger? (Daniel 10:4–13) III. What Does He Reveal to Daniel? (Daniel 10:12–14; 20–11:1)

Text: Daniel 9:24–27 Main Idea:   God’s people can find comfort in the promise that God is always working for their highest good even when they struggle to grasp the process. Sermon Outline: I. God’s Purpose in Daniel’s 70 Weeks (Daniel 9:24) II. Five Questions About Daniel’s 70 Weeks (Daniel 9:25–27) III. Two Questions for Personal Application

Text: Daniel 9:20-24 Main Point:   The problem of my sin needs to be addressed before I can enjoy unhindered fellowship with God and the blessings of his promised kingdom.  Sermon Outline: I. How Does Gabriel’s Revelation Relate to Daniel’s Prayer? II. How Are We Supposed to Interpret These Seventy Weeks? III. What Is God Promising to Accomplish in These Seventy Weeks?

Pastor Ryan Kirchoff Text: Deuteronomy 7:1-16 Main Point:  Christ’s affections free believers from idolatry, cause believers to worship, and enable believers to love others.

Text: Daniel 9:1-19 Main Point:  When God’s people grasp the true nature of his character and the certainty of his promises, they are emboldened to pursue him in humble confession and confident prayer. Sermon Outline: I. The Cause of Daniel’s Prayer ( Daniel 9:1–3 ) II. The Content of Daniel’s Confession ( Daniel 9:4–14 ) III. The Substance of Daniel’s Petition ( Daniel 9:15–19 )

Text: Daniel 8:1-27 Main Point:  The ravaging power of evil is never free from God’s sovereign restraint or his restoring grace. Sermon Outline: I. The Surprising Fragility of History’s Mightiest Kingdoms (Daniel 8:1–8; 15–21) II. The Fearsome Tyranny of God’s Enemies (Daniel 8:9–12; 22–25a) III. The Courage-Inducing Disclosure of God’s Sovereign Rule (Daniel 8:13–14; 25b

Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Main Point:  Be strong and courageous, obeying God’s Word and trusting in God’s promises. Sermon Outline: I.   Three commands from God: A. Arise and go. (2) B. Be strong and courageous. (6, 7, 9) C. Speak, think, and do the Word. (7, 8) II.   Four promises from God: A. Abundant provision (2, 3, 4, 6) B. Prevailing protection (5a) C. Abiding presence (5b, 9) D. Pervasive success...