Christ Church of Livingston County Sermons

Sermon Notes for May 1, 2016Freedom From the Performance TreadmillGalatians 4:4-7, 3:1-5 & 10Pastor Brian Tweedie

Sermon Notes for April 24, 2016Why Does God Test Us?James 1:1-4Pastor Nate HarlanI) Background on JamesII) All believers are testedIII) Questiion 1IV) Question 2V) Question 3

Sermon Notes for April 24, 2016Why Does God Test Us?James 1:1-4Pastor Nate HarlanI) Background on JamesII) All believers are testedIII) Questiion 1IV) Question 2V) Question 3

Sermon Notes for: April 17, 2016Apostles' Creed 13 – Jesus Christ: The Returning Judge 2 - Holiness & PeacePastor Dirk DeWinkleIntroductionI. Holiness and Testimony… A. Win the Race, Build with Grace B. You are Light, You are Salt, You are Different C. Embrace Your CallingII. Peace and Patience (Romans 14) A. Judge Not B. Appearances and Hearts, Building Materials and Community

Sermon Notes for: April 17, 2016Apostles' Creed 13 – Jesus Christ: The Returning Judge 2 - Holiness & PeacePastor Dirk DeWinkleIntroductionI. Holiness and Testimony… A. Win the Race, Build with Grace B. You are Light, You are Salt, You are Different C. Embrace Your CallingII. Peace and Patience (Romans 14) A. Judge Not B. Appearances and Hearts, Building Materials and Community

Sermon Notes for: April 10, 2016Apostles' Creed 12 - Jesus Christ: Returning JudgeJohn 5:19-30Pastor Dirk DeWinkleIntroductionI. Jesus WILL Return A. Certain… (like He went up in the clouds, with glory)(Mt. 16:27; 25:31-46; Acts 1:11; 10:42; 17:31; Rev. 1:7) B. No One Knows When(Mk. 13:31-37; Acts 1:7; 1 Thess. 4:13-5:3; 2 Pet 3:10) 1. Immediate and Ongoing (Rom 8:38) 2. Unknown – Be Ready!II. Jesus’ Judgment is Absolute A. Perfect, Holy, and Righteous(Jn. 5:19-30; 12:44-50; Deut. 18:18-19; Rev. 20:11-21:4) B. No Fear of Judgment for Believers (Jn. 3:17-18; Rom. 8:1, 31-39)III. The Judgment is Motivation for Ministry and Obedience A. Fearless Preaching of the Gospel (1 Pet. 3:22; 4:4-6; 2 Tim. 4:1-8) B. Holiness and Sanctification (2 Pet. 3:10-13; 2 Cor. 5:9-11) C. Jesus’ Judgment Gives us Patience and Wisdom (Rom. 14:1-14; 1 Cor. 3:12-4:5)

Sermon Notes for: April 10, 2016Apostles' Creed 12 - Jesus Christ: Returning JudgeJohn 5:19-30Pastor Dirk DeWinkleIntroductionI. Jesus WILL Return A. Certain… (like He went up in the clouds, with glory)(Mt. 16:27; 25:31-46; Acts 1:11; 10:42; 17:31; Rev. 1:7) B. No One Knows When(Mk. 13:31-37; Acts 1:7; 1 Thess. 4:13-5:3; 2 Pet 3:10) 1. Immediate and Ongoing (Rom 8:38) 2. Unknown – Be Ready!II. Jesus’ Judgment is Absolute A. Perfect, Holy, and Righteous(Jn. 5:19-30; 12:44-50; Deut. 18:18-19; Rev. 20:11-21:4) B. No Fear of Judgment for Believers (Jn. 3:17-18; Rom. 8:1, 31-39)III. The Judgment is Motivation for Ministry and Obedience A. Fearless Preaching of the Gospel (1 Pet. 3:22; 4:4-6; 2 Tim. 4:1-8) B. Holiness and Sanctification (2 Pet. 3:10-13; 2 Cor. 5:9-11) C. Jesus’ Judgment Gives us Patience and Wisdom (Rom. 14:1-14; 1 Cor. 3:12-4:5)

Sermon Notes for April 3, 2016Pastor Dirk DeWinkleApostles' Creed 11 - Jesus Christ: Ascended & RulingActs 1:6-11IntroductionI. The Ascension ia a CoronationII. He Shall Reign Untio ALL His Enemies are put Under Foot

Sermon Notes for April 3, 2016Pastor Dirk DeWinkleApostles' Creed 11 - Jesus Christ: Ascended & RulingActs 1:6-11IntroductionI. The Ascension ia a CoronationII. He Shall Reign Untio ALL His Enemies are put Under Foot

Sermon Notes for March 27, 2016Pastor Dirk DeWinkleApostles' Creed 10 - Jesus Christ: Resurrection