Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Sermon Series:  Stretch

Sermon Title:  The Death Sentence

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-27; John 12:1-11,20-26

Big Idea:  The first step in stretching your marriage is dying to self.

Ephesians 5:21-27

Have a marriage like Jesus and the Church

Share truth

Lay down your life

Paint a picture

John 12:1-11

Leave no doubt, you’re in or you’re out

No backup plan

Move forward

Put your money where your mouth is

John 12:20-26

Bury the old self

Nothing and no one before Him

Nothing and no one between you two

The miracle of marriage is how two individuals become one.  One in Christ, one in action, and one on mission.

What new action will you take this year to be a couple that moves closer to being like Jesus?  _______________________________

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Sermon Series:  Stretch

Sermon Title:  Testing 1.2….10?

Sermon Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Big Idea:  Giving isn’t new.  It is a part of how we were designed.

Genesis 4:1

God blesses us with life.

Genesis 4:2-5

God created us to work and give.

God differentiates between acceptable offerings and unacceptable offerings.

Genesis 4:6-11

God knows the heart of the giver and instructs accordingly.

Genesis 4:12-16

God disciplines even the giver.

Q: How much should I give?

Q: Where do I give?

Q: Do I have to give?

Q: Why don’t people give?

Q: What happens to my giving?

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Sermon Series:  Stretch

Sermon Title:  Proper Stretching

Sermon Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Big Idea:  We don’t just set goals, we set proper goals.  Proper financial goals are in line with God’s plan.

Luke 12:13-21

The rich man did not Acknowledge God’s ownership.

The rich man Believed in material things for peace.

The rich man Coveted a life God didn’t plan.

Luke 12:22-34

Don’t be anxious.

Exercise faith.

Fear not.

Give it all to God.

Fear of this world equates to bigger barns.  Fear of a Holy God equates to bigger hearts.

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Big Idea:  If you want your money to stretch farther, stretch your mind to understand it belongs to God, not man.

What do I do with money? (Give it, save it, spend it)

What shouldn’t I do with money? (Don’t make it a god, don’t love it)

Verses about money: Proverbs 13:11,Proverbs 10:4,Deuteronomy 28:12,2 Thessalonians 3:10,Malachi 3:10,Matthew 19:21,Proverbs 22:7,Romans 13:8,Malachi 3:10,Matthew 6:21,Ecclesiastes 5:10,2 Corinthians 9:6-7

The first rule of stretching is pulling.

The second rule of stretching is limitations.

The third rule of stretching is letting go.

Colossians 3:1

If we fail to look up, we will miss the direction God is pointing us in.

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Exodus 32:1-6

The Israelites lacked patience for God’s plan and had a meltdown.

32:7-10

God’s meltdown was caused by the Israelites turning away from Him.

32:11-14

God relented as Moses appealed to his relationship with the Israelites.

32:15-20

Moses’ view from God’s shoes led to his own meltdown.

32:30-35

God’s planned spontaneity taught Moses a lesson about belonging to Him.

When you look at your life from God’s perspective, what idols need to be melted so you can better journey with Him.

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Sermon Series:  Christmas in FocusSermon Title:  Forward in MotionSermon Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 1:26-38Big Idea:  Christ in focus this Christmas requires us to remember, unload, and stick to the plan.

Here’s what we know…

Luke 1:26-27

A virgin named Mary was betrothed to a man named Joseph, who was from the line of David.

Isaiah 7:14

Jeremiah 23:5

Luke 1:28-30

The Lord was with her and she found favor with God.

Genesis 6:7-8

Exodus 33:17

Luke 1:31-33

Mary will give birth to the Son of God.

Isaiah 7:14

Matthew 1:21-23

Luke 1:34-35

The birth of Jesus was a miracle.

Isaiah 7:14

Luke 1:36-37

Nothing is impossible with God.

Isaiah 43:13

Daniel 4:35

Luke 1:38

Mary obeyed.

Here’s what we speculate…

Mary was a teenager who probably dealt with persecution in carrying a baby that was not her husband to be’s child.

Hebrews 11:1-3,6,10,13

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, make a decision, with precision, to get on mission.

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In our darkness, God’s Word brings light

The light of God’s Word releases our burden of sin

Our new burden is righteousness

For God’s Word to be profitable, we need to believe the prophecy. Read, Know. Grow.

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Sermon Series:  Christmas in FocusSermon Title:  ReliabilitySermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Luke 2:8-20Big Idea:  The reliable account of Jesus’ birth was to be shared.

2 Timothy 2:2

The Gospel is to be shared with witnesses.

Angels – In the company of God – Job 1:6; 

Shepherds – Symbolic or practical? – Psalm 23:1, Matthew 9:36; Genesis 47:3-4

Why do you think Jesus chose angels and shepherds for this occasion?

Witnesses must be reliable.

Angels – Genesis 19 story (1,10-11,13); Obedient – Psalm 103:20

Shepherds – 2:8 – doing their job, 15-16 – talked and ran

What are the qualities of a reliable witness of the Gospel today?

Reliable means they believe the message.

Angels – Luke 2:10

Shepherds – Luke 2:20

What does the message of Jesus coming to the world mean to you?

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Sermon Series: One ThingSermon Title: Don’t Worry, Be HappySermon Scripture: Philippians 4:6; Matthew 6:25-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-27; 1 John 4:18

1. The root of all worry and anxiety is fear

2. It reveals a distrust or lack of confidence in God

3. “Do not worry” is a command not a helpful hint

Overcoming worry and anxiety

– Rejoice

– Bring it to God

– Realize that God is near

– Rest in His Peace

– Overcome fear with love

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Sermon Series:  One ThingSermon Title:  Pieday is coming!Sermon Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11Sermon Big Idea: Humility is not natural to the world.  However, humility is all we should feel in God’s economy because of what Jesus did and how we will acknowledge Him in Heaven.

1-3

Treat everyone like they are your superior.

4-7

Empty is the new full.

8-11

Jesus will be honored because He is the G.O.A.T.!

As we practice humility, we will understand unity.

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