First Baptist Lenoir City

Randall Davenport, Biblical Counseling Pastor

Following Resurrection Sunday and the impact that it has on all of us. 

As we think about the resurrection, what do we do with it now?

1 Cor. 1:18-19

As we look to the cross, it reminds us of the suffering Christ endured. I hope it causes us to respond, one way or another. It can give us encouragement in the fact that Christ suffered too. It can also give us hope that death is not the end. There is hope in the resurrection. The story is not over; it’s only really just being fulfilled, and this is one part of it. 

(1) Do you know Him?

(2) Do you know where you’re going (in life and in death)? 

Know the Man, Know the Mission; Know the Message

I. Know the MAN (Jesus)

II. Know the MISSION - Mt 28:1-10

III. Know the MESSAGE-28:16-20

The 7 Last Statements of Jesus from the Cross

“FORGIVE THEM” - Luke 23:34

“TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME” - Luke 23:43

“BEHOLD YOUR SON” - John 19:26-27

“MY GOD, MY GOD” - Matthew 27:43

“I THIRST” - John 19:28

“IT IS FINISHED” - John 19:30

“FATHER, INTO YOUR HANDS” - Luke 23:46

= Around 90% of the 4 gospels address the 3 year ministry of Jesus (teaching , touching, transforming - A 3 Year Tour)

= Around 50% of the 4 gospels address the last 7 days of the earthly life of Jesus (from a donkey to a cross -humility to humiliation) 483 years - Daniel 9

= The King is coming into Jerusalem

= The King is riding into Jerusalem

= Jerusalem is called the holy city in the Holy Scriptures

= Jesus was born in Bethlehem

= Jesus was raised in Nazareth

= Jesus will die in Jerusalem

= Jesus will be buried in Jerusalem

= Jesus will rise in Jerusalem

= Jesus will ascend from Jerusalem

= Jesus will return to Jerusalem

I. The Triumphal Entry - 1st Coronation vs 2nd Coronation

The Witness on the way 

There Won’t be silence

Kingly Entrance I

I. The Triumphal Exit - From the Gory Cross to the Great Commission - GO

The Witnesses since then

There Won’t be silence

If the rocks could speak: 1VERSE Evangelism

Luke 19:10 (Seeking Savior)

John 3:16 (For God - His passion, plan, purpose.

Romans 6:23 (The 3 Contrasts; The “but” changes everything). 3:23; 5:8;10:9-10

I Timothy 2:5 (The Middle Man) 

But Pastor John, I have trouble remembering verses. What else can I say? You can share your personal testimony!

John 9:25-33 - OUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY (blind man made well)

The power of practical living)

I. The New Life in Christ - vv. 1-4

1. Once raised with Christ - v. 1a

2. Start seeking - v. 1b

3. Position of Christ - v. 1c

4. Heavenly mindset - vv. 2-4

II. The Old Life in Adam - vv. 5-11

1. Kill the sin within - v. 5

2. Take seriously the consequences - v. 6

3. The Past is a problem - vv. 7-8

4. Do not lie to one another - v. 9

5. Honor God’s Image - vv. 10-12

6. Bearing with one another (forgiveness) - v. 13

7. Love one another (unity) - v. 14 

8. The Peace of Christ Rule (unity) - v. 15

9. The Word of God Dwell (richly) - v. 16-17

10. Teaching one another 

11. Admonishing one another 

In all Wisdom (not folly) 

The Motive (in the Name of)

The Attitude (gratitude)

I. The Obituary: Paul was born by the name Saul in the great city of Tarsus in Cilicia around 5 AD. Paul was executed for his faith in the city of Rome as a martyr under Emperor Nero (circa 67 AD). Paul was born a Roman citizen and trained as a strict Pharisee under the leadership of Gamaliel. He was a skilled tent maker, follower of the risen Christ, Apostle, Missionary, and human author of at least 13 New Testament books (Romans, I & II Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians, I & II Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and possibly Hebrews). Prior to his conversion to Christ on a Damascus road he was an aggressive persecutor of the early church. Paul became the most influential proponent of Christianity, preaching the gospel of grace through faith, not by the works of the law. He endured severe hardships, including physical beatings, imprisonments, shipwrecked, and hunger. Paul’s tireless missionary journeys established churches in Asia Minor and Europe, fostering a unified community of Jewish and Gentile Christians. Paul spoke of his death in his final days from prison in his last letter, saying, I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH (II Timothy 4:7). He is not survived by a family of his own, but by thousands of spiritual children in the churches he founded. He is preceded in death by the Apostle James and the Deacon Stephen. Funeral arrangements are unknown. PRAY!

II. The 3 Perspectives of Paul’s life:

•What would Paul say about himself?

•I Timothy 1:12-15

•Phil. 1:21; 3:1-9

•What would others say about Paul?

•Galatians 1:18-24

•What would the Lord say about Paul?

•Acts 9:10-16; Acts 18:9-11: II Cor 12:8-10

III. We Remember Paul today based on his last words in Acts 20.

•A life of serving - vv. 17-19

•A life of sharing - vv. 20-21

•A life of sacrificing - vv. 22-24

•A life of shepherding - vv. 25-31

•A life of strengthening - vv. 31-35

•A life of sorrow - vv. 36-38

•Jesus ends in Jerusalem (Calvary) then begins in Jerusalem (Pentecost)

•Acts opens in Jerusalem and ends in Rome - take note of that, my friends.

I. The 2 Biblical Requirements of True Spirituality: The placement in Galatians is critical - Chapter 6 is the culmination of all that Paul has said. He said a lot!

(1) Being spiritual

(2) Seeking restoration

Being Saved bc God’s grace - Galatians 1:6-10

Being a Servant bc of God’s Love - Galatians 2:20

Being Impacted by God’s Spirit - Galatians 3:1-3

Being Led by/Walk by God’s Holy Spirit - 5:13-26

Being Burden Bearers - 6:1-10

II. The “One Another’s of Galatians 5: Setting up ch. 6

Galatians 5:13 - Through love serve one another

Galatians 5:15a - Don’t bite and devour one another

Galatians 5:15b - Or you will be consumed by one another

Galatians 5:26 - Don’t become conceited (which leads to) provoking one another, envying one another

Galatians 6:1 - Romans 15:1; I Thessalonians 5:14-15; Hebrews 12:12-13; “Watch” - Greek word meaning continual, diligent attentiveness

Galatians 6:2 - See 5:14; Matthew 22:34-40!

Galatians 6:3-4 -“test” is to approve of something after testing. Is our spiritual life strong enough to assist others?

Galatians 6:5 - We can carry someone’s burden; We cannot carry their consequences (accountability vs responsibility)

Galatians 6:6 -

Galatians 6:7-8 (both reaping requires waiting)

Galatians 6:9-10 (See I Corinthians 8:1-13)