Jesus Teaches the Teachable and Saves the Sinner | Luke 5:27-32

SERMON NOTES

Jesus pursued Levi before Levi pursued Him, and we must humbly admit that it is the same with us who were dead in our trespasses and sins when Jesus effectually called us to salvation.

Levi's conversion to Christ gave him a fresh start and a completely new beginning to life as he left all to follow Jesus, imitating Jesus' mercy to sinners.

The Pharisees could not respond to the call to salvation and enjoy its fruits because they were unteachable in their self-righteousness.

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That You May Know | Luke 5:17-26

SERMON NOTES

It is only by faith that we are saved

Forgiveness of sin is more important than miraculous physical blessing in this life

Trust that Jesus has the divine power to save, not just body, but soul trough the forgiveness of sins

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Cleansed by Christ | Luke 5:12-16

SERMON NOTES

The Mosaic law concerning leprosy points us to the need for cleansing of sin (Leviticus 13-14)

The leper recognizes his desperate predicament and trusts that only Jesus can do anything about it (v. 12)

Jesus is willing to love by reaching out to unclean sinners while still upholding the law (vv. 13-14)

Jesus humbly downplays His healing ministry, seeking to do God's will which is to take away the sin of the world, not just disease (vv. 15-16)

Conclusion: This miracle ultimately points to the cross where Jesus willingly took upon Himself the costly uncleanness of our sin so that both law and love were satisfied.

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Redeemed to Participate in Redemption | Luke 5:1-11

SERMON NOTES

Introduction: Jesus makes fishers-of-men out of ordinary fishermen

The multitudes are drawn to Jesus but the individual must be caught by Him

Jesus displays His divine omnipotence and omniscience

Peter is caught and sees his own unworthiness

Peter is redeemed to participate in redemption

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The Authority of Christ | Luke 4:31-44

SERMON NOTES

The authority of His truth

His authority over the powers of evil that denied His truth and corrupted His creation

His authority over the effects of that corruption, namely disease

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The Marvelous Proclamation of God's Compassion | Luke 4:14-22

SERMON NOTES

God's compassion biblically defined

The truth of the Gospel proclaimed by Christ

The synagogue in Galilee is the perfect setting

Jesus interprets Isaiah 61 as being fulfilled in their hearing

The people marvel at the gracious words proceeding from His mouth

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Promises Fulfilled at Pentecost | Acts 2

SERMON NOTES

Jesus is faithful to send the Holy Spirit as promised

The "harvest" of Shavout is fulfilled as 3,000 souls are saved

The New Covenant promise that God's Law would be written on the heart is fulfilled

The universality of God's church is fulfilled as the Spirit and word undo the curse of Babel and the gospel is fruitful over all the earth.

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God Prepares Individuals to Uniquely Follow Jesus | John 21:15-25

SERMON NOTES

Restoration in Christ prepares us for recommissioning

God is more interested in being glorified by your change of heart and willingness to sacrifice than He is in your accomplishments

God loves diversity and uniquely shapes individuals to glorify Him in special ways

Humbly relying on the free gift of Christ for salvation keeps us from covetousness in comparing our sacrifice to that of others

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Breakfast by the Sea | John 21

SERMON NOTES

Jesus is resurrected...for real.

Jesus is the perfect friend.

Jesus provides for us more than we need, which means we can serve Him sacrificially.

Friendship with Jesus will cost us something. The cost is higher for some than for others, and that is OK.

D Thomas