Christ Church of Livingston County Sermons

Sermon Notes for May 17, 2015Ascension Sunday - Our God ReignsPsalm 47Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. IntroductionII. The Text A. (1) 1. (2) 2. (3) 4, (5) B. (6) 1. (7) 2. (8) 3. (9a) 4. (9b)III. Application A. Rejoice and sing, clap and shout B. God is awesome, God is king 1. Universal 2. Sing With Understanding C. He Will Conquer, He Reigns Over the Nations D. He will prepare a place for us, the princes and people have gathered E. God has been set on high, the coronation trumpets have sounded, He is greatly exalted!

Sermon Notes for May 10, 2015 Sing to the Lord a New SongPsalm 98Pastor Dirk DeWinkle I. Sing To the Lord A. Grounds for Praise – Marvelous Works, Victory, Salvation, Universally Seen (1-3) B. Embrace God’s Works – Creation, Salvation, Conversion, Faithfulness, VictoryII. Sing a NEW Song – A. God is working in the world, He Renews Our Praise B. See His Hand in the Changes He BringsIII. SING the Song A. Method of Praise – Shout, Sing, Rejoice, Play Instruments (4-6) B. Universal Call to Join in Praise – Sea, World, Rivers, & Hills (7-8) C. Completely Engage in the Song IV. Sing His Justice, & Declare His Righteousness (9)

Sermon Notes for May 10, 2015 Sing to the Lord a New SongPsalm 98Pastor Dirk DeWinkle I. Sing To the Lord A. Grounds for Praise – Marvelous Works, Victory, Salvation, Universally Seen (1-3) B. Embrace God’s Works – Creation, Salvation, Conversion, Faithfulness, VictoryII. Sing a NEW Song – A. God is working in the world, He Renews Our Praise B. See His Hand in the Changes He BringsIII. SING the Song A. Method of Praise – Shout, Sing, Rejoice, Play Instruments (4-6) B. Universal Call to Join in Praise – Sea, World, Rivers, & Hills (7-8) C. Completely Engage in the Song IV. Sing His Justice, & Declare His Righteousness (9)

SermonNotesfor:May3,2015The Suffering, Deliverance, and Victory of Jesus ChristPsalm 22Pastor Dirk DeWinkle I. IntroductionII. The Text A. Crucifixion – 3 Cycles of Crying Out and Confession 1st (1-5), 2nd (6- 10), 3rd (11-21) B. Praise for God’s Deliverance (22-25) C. Confession of Faith in the Power of Salvation (26-31)III. Application A. Faith in Suffering B. Declare What God Has Done C. Faith Does, Because it Believes God Will Do

SermonNotesfor:May3,2015The Suffering, Deliverance, and Victory of Jesus ChristPsalm 22Pastor Dirk DeWinkle I. IntroductionII. The Text A. Crucifixion – 3 Cycles of Crying Out and Confession 1st (1-5), 2nd (6- 10), 3rd (11-21) B. Praise for God’s Deliverance (22-25) C. Confession of Faith in the Power of Salvation (26-31)III. Application A. Faith in Suffering B. Declare What God Has Done C. Faith Does, Because it Believes God Will Do

Sermon Notes for april 26, 2015The Shepherd Psalm(Fear Not for God is With Us)Psalm 23Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. IntroductionII. Immanurl, God With Us...Intimate Faith A. Intimacy begins with God and faith (1) 1. Intimacy depends on God's provision (2) i) Intimacy means redemption & direction (3) a) Perfect intimacy casts out fear (4a) ii) Because we are redeemed & lead, we have peace (4b) 2. god's provision is bold & rich (5) B. Intimacy extends into eternity with faithy & God (6)III. Application A. Trust God's goodntss & mercy, claim Him & dwell in Him B. Eat boldly, drink joyfully, rejoice powerfully C. Accept correction, seek guidance, know peace D. Fear not

Sermon Notes for april 26, 2015The Shepherd Psalm(Fear Not for God is With Us)Psalm 23Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. IntroductionII. Immanurl, God With Us...Intimate Faith A. Intimacy begins with God and faith (1) 1. Intimacy depends on God's provision (2) i) Intimacy means redemption & direction (3) a) Perfect intimacy casts out fear (4a) ii) Because we are redeemed & lead, we have peace (4b) 2. god's provision is bold & rich (5) B. Intimacy extends into eternity with faithy & God (6)III. Application A. Trust God's goodntss & mercy, claim Him & dwell in Him B. Eat boldly, drink joyfully, rejoice powerfully C. Accept correction, seek guidance, know peace D. Fear not

Sermon Notes for April 19, 2015A Recipe for PeacePsalm 4Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. IntroductionII. The Text - An Evening Praer (4,8) A. Opening of Praer, Call for God's Merc (1) 1. Contrast of wicked men who love worthlessness (2) with the Godly who are set apart and heard by the Lord (3) i) Commands regarding Godly thinking (4) ii) Commands regarding Fodly worship (5) 2. Contrast of those who complain (6) with the declaration of praise for God's generosity by the Psalmist. (7) B. Closing "amen" (8) Acceptance of God's promisesIII. Application - A recipe for peace in the night A. Pray B. Identify...Actions 1. Remember Sin, Injustice, Wickedness, Lies (2) 2. Confess God's Sovereignty (3) C. Obey 1. Be disturbed, but do not sin (4a) 2. Sleep on it (4b) i) Be quiet 3. Worship in righteousness (5a) 4. Rest- believe (5b) D. Identify...attitudes 1. Recognize Complaint and turn to prayer (6) 2. Declare praise/gratitude (7) E. Receive Peace

Sermon Notes for April 19, 2015A Recipe for PeacePsalm 4Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. IntroductionII. The Text - An Evening Praer (4,8) A. Opening of Praer, Call for God's Merc (1) 1. Contrast of wicked men who love worthlessness (2) with the Godly who are set apart and heard by the Lord (3) i) Commands regarding Godly thinking (4) ii) Commands regarding Fodly worship (5) 2. Contrast of those who complain (6) with the declaration of praise for God's generosity by the Psalmist. (7) B. Closing "amen" (8) Acceptance of God's promisesIII. Application - A recipe for peace in the night A. Pray B. Identify...Actions 1. Remember Sin, Injustice, Wickedness, Lies (2) 2. Confess God's Sovereignty (3) C. Obey 1. Be disturbed, but do not sin (4a) 2. Sleep on it (4b) i) Be quiet 3. Worship in righteousness (5a) 4. Rest- believe (5b) D. Identify...attitudes 1. Recognize Complaint and turn to prayer (6) 2. Declare praise/gratitude (7) E. Receive Peace

Sermon Notes for April 12, 2015The Victory of ChristPsalm 118Pastor Dirk DeWinkleI. Introduction to Easter Series on PsalmsII. The Text A. The Four-Fold Mercy of God General (1) Israel (2) Priests (3) God-Fearers (4) 1. Confidence in the Faithfulness & Deliverance of God (5-9) i) God Vindicates Me (10-14) a) The Rejoicing and Life of the Righteous Because of the Victory of God (15-17) ii) I Will Serve God and Praise Him (18-21) 2. Stone the Builders Rejected (the Lord's doing) (22-24) B. The Four-Fold Praise of God Blessing His Messiah (26) Offering the Sacrifice (27) Praising Our God (28) Gratitude for God's Enduring Mercy (29)III. Application A. All of Deliverance is Mercy - Thanks be to God 1. All of Life (Creation, Nation, Priest, and Person) is an Undeserved Gift 2. Praise God for His Eternal Mercy B. God's People Believe 1. God's Promises 2. God's History C. Worship is Warfare - Life is Grateful Obedience 1. Engage the Enemy 2. Walk Through the Gates D. The Victory od Christ 1. Bless the Messiah 2. The Lord Does Valiantly