Christ Church of Livingston County Sermons

Sermon Notes for: 6/27/2021

David Delivers from Destruction

1 Samuel 30

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme: the Son of David delivers us from destruction,and shows Himself a just and merciful king in how He gives His people gifts.

Sermon outline:

I. Distress (1-6)

II. Direction (7-15)

III. Deliverance (16-20)

IV. Dividing plunder (21-31)

Sermon Notes for: 6/20/2021

What Fathers Do

1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme: fathers reflect the image of God and the work of Christ.

Sermon outline:

I.Fathers beget

II.Fathers admonish

III.Fathers model

IV.Fathers build

Sermon Notes for: 6/13/2021

The Unrighteous Rescue David

1 Samuel 29

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Text theme: The Philistines condemn and release David, though Achish says he is

righteous. God uses this to rescue David.

Gospel point: Israel condemned Jesus though He was righteous.

God used this to save us.

Sermon theme: God uses surprising ways to support and sustain us.

Sermon Notes for: 6/6/2021

Our Need for God and His Righteousness

1 Samuel 28

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon outline:

I. Philistines come against Israel (4-6)

II. Saul turns to a medium, who he had outlawed (7-11)

III. The witch, Samuel, and Saul (12-14)

IV. Saul’s plea to Samuel and Samuel’s response (15-19)

V. Saul’s response (20-23)

VI. A Counterfeit Passover (24-25)

Sermon Notes for: 5/30/2021

Perplexing Pilgrim Paths

1 Samuel 27

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme:

We are exiled pilgrims, acting for God and His people, even when the path is

unclear.

Sermon outline:

I. Telling ourselves the wrong thing (1-7)

a. Or, wise evasion?

II. Successful schemes, but not faithful (8-28:2)

a. Or, fulfilling God’s call?

III. A sinner needing grace

a. Or, doing what we can in a tight spot

Sermon Notes for: 5/9/2021

The Gift and Challenge of Mothers

1 Thessalonians 2:4-9

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme: Motherhood is a gift and challenge from the Lord – a role that He

blesses and redeems, in Christ.

Sermon outline:

I. The Church as Mother (Gal 4)

II. The Hope of Motherhood

III. The Redemption of Motherhood

IV. The Work of Motherhood (1 Thess 2)

V. The Place of Motherhood

Sermon Notes for: 5/2/2021

Temptation and Guidance in the Garden

1 Samuel 26

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme: God calls us to faithfully do His will, restraining our passions, in

uncertain times.

Sermon outline:

I. David’s / Jesus’ / Our Action and Restraint (1-12)

II. David’s / Jesus’ / Our Encouragement (13-16)

III. David’s / Jesus’ / Our Distress (17-20)

Application:

Temptation

Guidance

Sermon Notes for: 4/25/2021

House Building with Providence and Wisdom

1 Samuel 25

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon theme:

God builds His house (and yours) bringing His Son a wife, which bears fruit.

Sermon outline:

I. Nabal’s foolishness

II. Abigail’s wise intervention

III. David’s response

IV. God’s House-building, with Jesus and us

Sermon Notes for: 4/18/2021

Waiting on God Wisely

1 Samuel 24

Pastor Steve Hemmeke

Sermon Theme:

God's anointed is self-controlled, persuasive, and prudent.

Sermon Outline:

I. Self-controled - David's chance, restraint and action (1-7)

II. Persuasive - David appeal to Saul (8-15)

III. Prudent - Saul's response and the disturbing ending (16-22)

Sermon Notes for April 11, 2021

Christopher Kou

Sermon Title: With All Boldness

Acts 4:1-31