INTRO. - GEN.3:15 - SEED OF PROMISE
A. History Reveals God’s Preparation
B. Is.11:1-2 - Root/Jesse - Gal.4:4-5
C. Can See The Tree Of Salvation Developing
I. 26-33 - MARY FAVORED/CHOSEN BY GOD:
A. Marriageable/Child Bearing
B. Lineage Of David - Is.9:7
C. Virgin - Is.7:14 35 = Son Of God > 31-33
1. Jesus The God/Man Hb.10:5, Phil.2:5-8
D. Lk.2:25 - Simeon/ Mary > For Consolation
** God Had A Plan For Mary/ For You
II. 34–38 - HOW CAN THIS BE?
A. Not Doubt But Wonder, Amazement
1. Ever Wondered How God Work Things Out?
B. Angel Does Not Rebuke But Answers
1. 35 > Is.9:7 - Zeal Will ‘Overshadow’
X Cloud 1 Tabernacle 2 Transfiguration
C. 37 - Nothing Impossible With God
** He Would Accomplish By His Power
D. Suspend Laws Of Nature If Need Be
III. 38 - MARY ACCEPTS ‘WORD’ OF GABRIEL:
A. Mary’s Response Should Be Ours As Well
B. Not Full Understanding But Faith/Trust
** God Works Through Surrendered Lives
CLOSE: PART 1 “GOD HAS A FUTURE FOR YOU”
A. Experienced Only In Surrender
B. Begins With Surrender To Jesus Christ
The Promise, Part 3
Christmas Series
December 13, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson
One Thing I Do
December 27, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson
INTRO. 2020 NEVER FORGET A. Impeachment, Covid-19, Riots, Destruction B. Economy, Unemployment, Election Debacle C. Turn To Scripture & Apostle Paul I. vs 13a - “FORGETTING WHAT LIES BEHIND…” A. Leave Behind Struggles, Successes, Sins B. Do Not Live In Or Be Dominated By The Past 1. Learn From And Move On 2. Put Past Into God’s Perspective - I Pet.1:6-7 C. Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin - Heb.12:1 II. vs 13b-14 - REACH TOWARD YOUR FUTURE - I PET.1:3-5 A. Remember Our Future Is In Christ Jesus B. Press On, Do Not Quit X Jesus > Cross - Lk.9:51, Heb.12:2 C. Vs 12 - Be All Jesus Saved You To Be III. WHAT SHOUD BE OUR GOAL 2021? - vs 10 A. My Determined Purpose For 2021 Is… 1. ‘Know’ Him More Completely, Closely 2. Grow In Wonder Of His Character/Grace B. Know His Presence In The Holy Spirit 1. Ro.8:11 - Same Life, Same Power 2. ‘Know’ In Fellowship Of Suffering - Lk.9:23 3. ‘Know’ Him In Transformation - Ii Cor.3:18 IV. HOW IS THIS ACCOMPLISHED? BY COOPERATING A. Faith, Word, Obey, H.S., Worship, Body Life CLOSE: COMMIT TO KNOW HIM IN 2021 PRESENCE A. Would You Give Him A Whole Year? B. Our Pursuit/Goal Is His Presence
The Promise, Part 4
December 20, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson
I. GEN.3:15 - XCHRISTMAS > ANXIOUS FOR GIFTS A. Carol “Long Lay The World In Sin …” B. Gal.4:4-5 - Right Time (Jews & World Waiting) 1. Giver Of Law Born Under Law Why? - Jn.1:29 C. Everlasting, Prince Of Peace - Is.9:6-7 1. Jn.1:14, Phil.2:6-8, Col.1:15-17 D. Freed Us From Sin & Satan - Col.2:13-14 II. LK.2:8-9 - BIRTH ANNOUNCED TO SHEPHERDS X Love & Respect For The Common Man A. Shepherds Were Bottom Socially 1. Denied Civil Rights, Disallowed In Court B. Jesus Came For All Men, For Each Of Us C. Identified As Good Shepherd - Jn.10:11 III. LK.2:10-14 - MESSAGE ANGELS BROUGHT: A. Do Not Be Afraid, Bring You Good News B. Peace To And For All Men C. God & Sinners Reconciled (God Did It) Still D. God Has Good Will Toward Men 1. God Is Not Against Us, We Turned Away IV. LK.2:15-20 - RESPONSE OF SHEPHERDS: A. No Delay, Acted On Knowledge Given B. They Pursued Jesus & They Found Him! C. Told Everyone, First Evangelists In Nt CLOSE: 2020 A VERY ROUGH YEAR A. Jesus Offers Peace, Real Peace - Jn.14:27 B. Like The Shepherds Pursue Jesus Christ C. Simply Said, Just Believe - Ac.16:31