Speaker: Brian Brookins
The Massive Confirmation and The Massive Question
August 17, 2008
Speaker: Brian Brookins
The Baptism of Jesus: There is a massive confirmation and a huge question. First the confirmation… The Heavenly Father is pleased and he publically announces that Jesus is his son, that he loves him, and that he is pleased with him. This is capped off with a dramatic descending of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit comes upon Jesus and anoints him for his public ministry. This double confirmation is huge, but then so is the question provoked by the entire event. Why was Jesus baptized in the first place? John’s baptism invited cleansing for sinners; what did Jesus do that needed to be forgiven? The answer to this question is, of course, nothing! This big question and its connection to the confirmation actually tie in to the theme of the entire bible, and that is what this message hopes to address.
Get Ready
August 10, 2008
Speaker: Brian Brookins
Sermon Notes: Matthew 3:1-12 Outline
There are some who would like to draw a deep separation between the ministry of John and the ministry of Jesus. They say that John preached judgment while Jesus preached love. Of course, the problem in that is that when we come to the start of Jesus’ ministry in Matthew 4:17 we find the exact same prescription that is found in 3:1-2 describing John. John came preparing the way, and there is a definite continuity between what Jesus did and what John did. In fact, there are significant parallels when their lives and ministries are compared.
The point here is to understand that the themes of repentance and judgment are necessary and right. They are not the whole message, but neither are they optional.
Here’s Jesus…Now What?
August 3, 2008
Speaker: Adam Greenfield
Sermon Notes: Heres Jesus…now what? (Outline)
Matthew chapter 2 can be summarized in one word; Response. Matthew wants us to understand three principles of Jesus’ life; 1) His life was predicted, 2) His life is provocative, and 3) His life was preserved. How will we respond when confronted with the life of Jesus.