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Husband, Father, Grandparent, Pastor, Coach and a Child of the King. I love my Lord, my Wife, my Family, my Church and my Community.

Luke 5:27-32 – “When Jesus Calls””

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Luke 5:27-32

INTRO

  • The impact of Jesus and the Gospel
  • Rejected in His hometown
  • Then he encounters the Demonic, Leper, Paralytic, TAX COLLECTOR
  • All were viewed in a negative light
  • All received God’s favor and grace
  • A wonderful picture of how the Gospel changes lives
  • A wonderful picture of the call to follow Jesus
  • Levi and Sinner.  Jesus the Savior…  A Changed life

Levi was just living life as normal

Levi –Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

  • Tax collector (hated, despised, low of the low)
  • His calling, his life.
  • Doing all he knew to do

Then came Jesus

Levi was in the midst of everyday life. We have no idea what he was thinking or his inner disposition. All we know is Jesus showed up. This is exactly what happened in our life. One minute we are lost and the next minute we hear…FOLLOW ME. IT WAS REAL AND PERSONAL.

Doctrine of election

Effectual call

The call to those that come. Matthew 22:14, Romans 8:30

Follow Me

Repentance and Faith

Life change was immediate

Toward Christ (His devotion and worship)

His acknowledgement and worship of the Lord

  • And leaving everything, he rose and followed him
  • LEFT (self) – FOLLOWED (Christ)
  • Prepared a great feast in his house
  • Notice the joy
  • Excitement
  • Acknowledging His Lordship (what He had done for him)
  • HE GAVE HIM HIS BEST.  THIS IS WORSHIP

As J.C. Ryle said, nothing can happen to a man which ought to be such an occasion of joy, as his conversion. It is a far more important event than being married, or coming of age, or being made a nobleman, or receiving a great fortune. It is the birth of an immortal soul! It is the rescue of a sinner from hell! It is a passage from death to life! It is being made a king and priest forevermore! It is being provided for, both in time and eternity! It is adoption into the noblest and richest of all families, the family of God!

Philip Graham Ryken, Luke, ed. Richard D. Phillips, Philip Graham Ryken, and Daniel M. Doriani, vol. 1, Reformed Expository Commentary (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2009), 230–231.

Toward Others (His burden and witness)

there was a large company of tax collectors and others

  • Utilizing his influence and network
  • Big crowd

Reclining

  • Probably indicates that they were listening to Jesus teach
  • Eager to LEARN MORE. GROWING!!!!!!
  • Levi is already living the D-LIFE.

Remember, the world is opposed to the mission of Jesus

PEOPLE NEED THE GOSPEL. They are lost and dead in their trespasses and sin.

Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?

  • Jesus’ association with those of the world
  • Having a heart for ministry.  OTHERS
  • Building, Sharing, Inviting, Bringing, Discipling
  • HELPING OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS
  • UTILIZING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS AND TALENTS TO HELP OTHERS BECOME FOLLOWERS OF JESUS

I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

  • Righteous
    • They thought they were.  We need nothing.  All we need is within us.
  • Sinners
    • I need help.  Me nothing and Jesus everything.

The Deacon Ministry

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Tabernacle Deacon Ministry

In accordance with the meaning of the word and the practice in the New Testament, deacons are to be servants of the church.  While all believers are called to be servants, we also believe there is a specific office in the church fulfilled by deacons.

What should deacons do – Acts 6:1-7

  1. Serve the physical and fiscal needs of the church.
  2. Protect the unity of the church
  3. Support the work of the leadership of the church (elder/pastor).

Qualifications – 1 Timothy 3:8-12

Dignified – v. 8

Not double-tongued – Not hypocritical, but honest and consistent with their speech – v. 8

No addicted to much wine – Not having a reputation as a drinker – v. 8

Not greedy for dishonest gain – v. 8

Holds the mysteries of the faith with a clear conscience – Doctrinally sound – v. 9

Husbands of one wife –Faithful in their marriage – v. 12

Managing their children and their households well – v. 12

Their wives must be dignified, not slanders, but sober-minded, faithful in all things – v. 11

Expectations:

Faithful in their membership

  • They need to be active members for at least one year and supporting the church with their time, talents, and treasures.

Faithful in their character

  • Living out Godly traits in their home, church, and community.

Faithful in their attendance

  • Consistency at all services of the church.

Faithful in their service

  • Already involved in the ministries of the church.

Faithful in their doctrine

  • Grounded in truth, yet humble, teachable, and growing.

Faithful in their witness

  • Active in living out and sharing the Gospel.

Faithful in their ministry

  • Men that are disciple makers.

Luke 5:12-26 – “Jesus cleanses and forgives”

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My sermon notes for Sunday morning, March 12th.  Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. The church provides a live stream of the service each Sunday at 10:30 on Facebook. We also provide the services through YouTube by Sunday afternoon.  You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Luke 5:12-26

INTRO

  • His authority to cleanse/purify
  • His authority to forgive sins
  • His authority to redeem and save
  • He makes all things new!

Jesus and the Leper – vv. 12-16

Leper’s condition

  • Outcast, unclean
  • Full of leprosy (total)
  • He knew His condition and knew who could heal him
    • Feel at His feet
    • Lord, if you will
  • A picture of man today… total depravity. Romans 7:24

Jesus’ response

  • Touches Him (NO ONE TOUCHED A LEPER)
  • I will, be clean
  • Immediately
  • Today, Jesus cleanses the soul of man!

Go, and show yourself to the priest

  • To show them he was completely healed
  • Following the OT Law Leviticus 14:1-32
    • Guilt offering
    • Burnt offering
  • The already and not principle

Even more the report abroad, crowds gathered

Jesus and the Paralytic – vv. 17-26

Pharisees and teachers of the law

  • The religious law experts we pressed in to hear
  • They heard with their ears, but nothing else

Paralytic and His friends seek out Christ

  • Concern, Passion, Determination
  • Understood Jesus has the answer (THE GOSPEL)
  • They were hearing and believing

Jesus’ response

  • SAW THEIR FAITH
    • Faith = Hear, Believe, Trust, Do
  • Sins are forgiven
  • THIS THE GOSPEL!

Pharisee’s reaction

  • Only God can forgive sins
  • Same response from the world today
  • The world creates their own version of what God would do (Satan in the garden)

Jesus’ rebuke

  • Responds…By my authority Son of Man
  • Get up and walk
  • Immediately
  • Glorifying God

Conclusion

  • Jesus has the authority to cleanse and forgive
  • This is not about physical, but spiritual
  • He is demonstrating HIS AUTHORITY TO SAVE/REDEEM
  • Completely and Immediately

Luke 5:1-11 – “Jesus is Calling for Disciples”

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My sermon notes for Sunday morning, March 5th.  Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. The church provides a live stream of the service each Sunday at 10:30 on Facebook. We also provide the services through YouTube by Sunday afternoon.  You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Luke 5:1–11

INTRO

  • Matthew 4:19-22, Mark 1:16-20
  • Focuses on Christ’s lordship and Peter’s obedience
  • Jesus is Lord. He is calling for disciples

The Words of Jesus – vv.1-3

  • Notice… the Word of God – v. 1
  • Literally… Words from God
  • Taught the people – v. 3
    • Teach instruct.  From a tutor (direct, advise)

The Reception of the Disciples – vv.4-11

Hear – v.4

  • Let down your nets for a catch. HIS WORD

Believe – v. 5a

  • Master. Authority.

Trust – v. 5b

  • By your word I will put down the nets

Do

  • They were experienced fisherman
  • They caught nothing last night.  Worst time of day to fish
  • Submission

Experience (the blessing) – vv.6-7

  • A picture of salvation
  • A picture of the WORK in the Kingdom
  • We can do much more when we H.B.T.D.
  • Not by their power, but by God’s.

Worship – v.8

  • Depart from me a sinner…Lord
  • Sovereign Lordship (over all of creation)
  • Notice how he recognizes his sinfulness.

Go (continue to go) – vv.10-11

  • Acknowledgement leads to obedience
  • Catch men
  • Left everything…followed

Roots of the Faith – “God’s Sovereignty”

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My notes for Wednesday night, March 1st. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. Our study over the next few months will be “The Roots of the Faith.” This study will focus on key biblical truths that will transform our thinking and allow us to faithfully live out the Christian life. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Resources for this Study

50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Gregg R. Allision

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine – Wayne Grudem

Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth – John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue

INTRO

“The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshipped.”  A.W. Pink

Which one is it?

  • God is in control of nothing
  • God is in control of some things
  • God is in control of everything

God’s exercise of power over his creation is also called God’s sovereignty. God’s sovereignty is his exercise of rule (as “sovereign” or “king”) over his creation

Wayne Grudem, 259.

God’s Sovereignty speaks of:

  • His rule and reign
  • His authority

The extent of His sovereignty:

  • Nature – Psalm 135:5-7
  • The Nations – Proverbs 21:1
  • Birth, Life and Death – Psalm 139:13-14, Hebrews 9:27

1 Chronicles 29:10-12

  • Greatness, power, glory, victory, & majesty are His.
  • All that is in the heavens and the earth are His.
  • He is exalted overall.
  • Riches and honor come from Him.
  • He rules overall.
  • In His hand is power and might
  • In His hand it is to make great and give strength

Proverbs 21:1, Genesis 50:19-20

  • God is working behind the scenes
  • He is working to accomplish His purpose…GOD HAS A PLAN

Isaiah 55:6-11

  • We will never know God’s perfect will until after it happens

1 Thess.4:3

  • For this is the will of God, OUR SANCTIFICATION

John 10:1-30

  • God loves His sheep.
  • Jesus came to give life abundantly.
  • We will never perish.
  • No one will snatch us from His hand.

Truths to consider

  • God is in control and sovereign over all
  • We can never know His perfect will
  • Instead of asking WHY GOD? We should be asking WHAT DO I NEED TO LEARN GOD?
  • Focus on what we do know.  Focus on what God has revealed to us in His Word
  • Remember to spend our time on what we do control…OUR SANCTIFICATION.

Luke 4:31-44 – “The Authority of Jesus”

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My sermon notes for Sunday morning, Feb 26th.  Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. The church provides a live stream of the service each Sunday at 10:30 on Facebook. We also provide the services through YouTube by Sunday afternoon.  You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

INTRO

  • Luke is moving from the person of Christ to authority He possess
  • Jesus demonstrating His authority/Lordship

Through His Teaching – vv. 31-32

Taught them on the Sabbath

  • Who is the most qualified to teach the OT.
    • Taught as if it was His autobiography

Astonished at His teaching… possessed authority.

  • Spoke with confidence and boldness
  • Matthew 7:28-29

Through Casting out Demons – vv. 33-37

In the synagogue

  • Satan had the demonic in the synagogue (doctrine matters in the church)

Demon… cried out with a loud voice

  • Demons knew that in a holy war
  • Fallen angels opposed to the Kingdom of God
  • Satan is the ruler of the unbelieving world. John 8:44, 1 John 5:19

Holy One of God

  • James 2:19 – Demons shudder

Be silent and come out

  • Demonstrating His authority over the demon
  • You…HUSH
  • Now is not the time

And they were amazed at His Word

  • At His teaching, authority, and power

The news spreads

Through Healing the Masses – vv. 38-41

Simon’s house

  • More private and intimate

Rebuked the fever and she began to serve Him

  • Touched by Christ.  Completely. Wholly
  • Response…serve Him

Laid hands on every one of them and healed

  • Personal.  Face to Face

Demons crying out “You are the Son of God

  • Knew He was the Christ

Thoughts on Jesus’ healing ministry:

  • Pointing people to who He is (authority/power)
  • Pointing people to the new birth
    • Ultimate healing
    • From dead to alive.  NEW LIFE
  • Every disease
    • Not live the TV preachers that just heal certain types
    • Jesus heals ALL

Through Fulfilling His purpose – vv. 42-44

I must preach the Kingdom of God

  • Rule and reign of God
  • Demonic
  • Physical

Same today…

  • Satan is opposed to the WORD and the Work of the Kingdom
  • Yet, the Word has the power and authority
  • We are have  the same mission and the protection 1 John 5:18-20

Roots of the Faith – “The Attributes of God: Omnipotence”

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My notes for Wednesday night, Feb 22nd. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. Our study over the next few months will be “The Roots of the Faith.” This study will focus on key biblical truths that will transform our thinking and allow us to faithfully live out the Christian life. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Resources for this Study

50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Gregg R. Allision

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine – Wayne Grudem

Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth – John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue

Omnipotence

INTRO

“The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshipped.” – A.W. Pink

Omni – All

Potent – Powerful

Genesis 17:1, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 8:28

God’s omnipotence describes his ability to do anything consistent with his nature.[1]

John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, eds., page, 177.

Power refers to the divine attribute of being all-powerful (omnipotence). God can do everything that is proper for him as God to do. Examples include the creation out of nothing, the exodus, and the incarnation of the Son of God. Importantly, God cannot do certain things, such as sin, lie, do the logically absurd, die, break a promise, or be thwarted in his plans. Such “inabilities” are part of the perfection of God.

Gregg R. Allison, page, 84.

Power and control over everything “All mighty”

  • 2 Corinthians 6:18, Revelation 1:8

Nothing is too hard or impossible

  • Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20

God does what He pleases

  • Psalm 115:3

Closing thoughts

Therefore do not be anxious about your life… Matthew 6:25-30

Further Reading

The Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence of God – John Frame

Omnipotence – Table Talk Magazine. Ligonier Ministries

[1] John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, eds., Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2017), 177.

Luke 4:14-30 – Rejection at Nazareth

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My sermon notes for Sunday morning, Feb 19th.  Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. The church provides a live stream of the service each Sunday at 10:30 on Facebook. We also provide the services through YouTube by Sunday afternoon.  You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Luke 4:14–30

INTRO

  • We know from Johnthat He spent time near Jerusalem immediately after His baptism.
    • John 4:1-4 (Jesus goes to Galilee)
    •  Logical order not chronological
    • Nazareth is His hometown
  • He was in Galilee going from city to city

His Presentation (his ministry) – vv. 14-16

  • Empowered by the Holy Spirit
    • Tempted, Empowered
  • Glorified by all (for what He was doing)
  • Matthew 4:23-25 – His acts of deliverance and healing was proof His was God…(Spirit and Word do it today)

His Proclamation – vv. 17-20

Isaiah 61:1-2 7 & Isaiah 58:6

Bring good news to the poor

  • Spiritual bankrupt

Proclaim release to the captives

  • Ephesians 2:1
  • 2 Timothy 2:26
  • Romans 6:6, 16-20

Restore the sight to the blind

  • Psalm 82:5
  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

Let the oppressed go free

  • Overwhelmed with life
  • Matthew 11:28-30
  • 1 John 5:3

Proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor

  • Year of jubilee

Their Reaction – vv.21-30

From acceptance

  • Loved the miracles and experience

To rejection

They rejected the message

  • Turned to them personally
  • The oppressed, the poor, the needy
  • They were the religious… How dare He say they needed to be saved/delivered.

They rejected the messenger

  • They wanted a military deliver
  • Restore our nation… deal with THOSE PEOPLE
  • He was not the Messiah they were looking for (Isaiah 61:2…. They wanted the vengeance)