Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Sermon Series:  One ThingSermon Title:  Pre-marital counselingSermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16Sermon Big Idea: We are to grow up in Christ to full maturity as a couple must mature to prepare for marriage.

4:1-3

Paul gives an urge to purge.

Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8, Titus 3:3 

Psalm 133:1, 1 Peter 3:8, Acts 2:45

Galatians 5:22-23

4:4-6

Paul calls us to be one for what the One has done.

John 14:6

Genesis 1:1 

Revelation 21:3 

4:7-14

Paul identified gifts to be used, not abused.

1 Cor. 14:4-5

Ephesians 6:10-11

4:15-16

Paul calls the church to grow up not just show up.

Hebrews 6:1 – We grow when we are all on the same page

Revelation 21:2

There is no better marriage to prepare for than that of our soul with Christ.

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Sermon Series:  One ThingSermon Title:  It didn’t die 30 years agoSermon Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10Sermon Big Idea: Salvation is not of our own doing.  It is by the grace of a holy God!

2:1-3

We are dead men walking –

Romans 3:23

Matthew 7:13-14

Matthew 25:30

Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:46

Romans 5:12

Galatians 5:17

2:4-7

Those in Christ are dead men raised to life.

Lamentations 3:22-23, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:3

1 John 4:7-8

Romans 6:5

Revelation 22:1-5

2:8-9

As dead men we can’t work.

Judges 7:2

2:10

Alive men have work to do.

1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 25, John 15:2

Luke 15:32

Grace is a gift to receive not a prize to achieve.

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Sermon Series: Beyond Belief

Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 12-19; Romans 6:1-8

Guest Speakers:

Pastor Jackson Shetler

reverend Josh Saxton

Dr. Hunter Keasey

If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead…

1. preaching is a waste of time

2. believing is useless

3. all those who share about Him are liars

4. neither will we be

5. our faith is worthless

6. we are still living in sin

7. we are the most pitiful humans on earth

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Sermon Series:  Beyond Belief

Sermon Title:  The Mind of Christ

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Sermon Big Idea: The Mind of Christ is a way of thinking, that leads to a way of acting each and every day. It guides each and every thought, decision, and action. 

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

The Mind of Christ is backwards

He who loses his life will find it – Matthew 10:38-39

The least will be greatest – Mark 9:33-37

The last will be first – Matthew 20:16

God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise – 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

The Mind of Christ is humble

The humility of Christ is seen in the cross – Philippians 2:1-8

Take up your cross and follow Christ – Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38

Facing only one direction

He’s not going back.

They have no plans of their own.

The Mind of Christ is characterized by love

Love those different than you – Matthew 5:43-47

Love one another for love comes from God – 1 John 4:7-12

To have the Mind of Christ is to match His…

-passion.

-heart.

-love.

-consistency.

-mannerisms.

Match Jesus in every way.

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Sermon Series:  Beyond BeliefSermon Title:  Beware of slorphesus!Sermon Scripture: Romans 12:1Sermon Big Idea: To understand God’s will we need to be in the right state of mind.  There are two states.  One is the world’s and the other is that of Jesus.

To look like the world is to look at me.

Genesis 3:6, Identity

1 Samuel 8:4-5,7 Rebellion

1 John 2:16, Pride and Desire

A transformed life looks like Jesus.

1 Peter 2:21, walk

Epesians 5:1-2, imitate

Luke 6:40, like Him

Galatians 2:20, Christ in me

An aligned will brings clarity and confidence.

John 6:40 – Salvation

Proverbs 3:5-6 – straight paths

John 3:30 – a life promoting Jesus

So…

What do you look like?

What’s one area you look different than the world?

How have you loved or shared with someone lately?

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Sermon Series:  Beyond BeliefSpeaker: Andy BrattonSermon Scripture: Romans 8:1Sermon Big Idea: Living free can be a joyful place but a scary one as well.  In our freedom will we choose to pursue Jesus or rest on our false security?

Romans 8:1-2

Those in the Spirit live freely.

Acts 2:38

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

John 8:34-36

Romans 8:3-4

Jesus became it to condemn it.

2 Corinthians 5:21

Mark 12:1-3

Romans 8:5-8

The proof is what you live according to.

Galatians 5:25-26

Galatians 5:19-21

James 2:14

Romans 8:9-11

This is a matter of life and death.

Romans 6:1-4

John 7:53-8:11

Does our life reflect law or love?

Does our life reflect condemnation or freedom?

Does our life reflect obedience or ambivalence?

Matthew 7:13-14

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 17:26Sermon Big Idea: The Bible doesn’t instruct us to look through national eyes but through the eyes of Christ.  And the eyes of Christ look with love.

Jesus gave a Big Hairy Audacious directive.

Matthew 28:19

Acts 1:8

It comes with questions

The Disciples faced a Big Hairy Audacious enemy.

Acts 4:2-3

Acts 5:17-18

Acts 7:57-58

Paul faced a Big Hairy Audacious obstacle.

Acts 17:5

Acts 17:7

Acts 17:13

Acts 17:19-21,27,30,32-34

Why and How do we accomplish this?

We are all to have the same attitude.

Obedience – Phil 2:12-13

Humility – Phil. 2:3-4

Love – Phil 2:1-2

We all have the same bloodline.

Adam

Noah and sons – Genesis 9:19

Babel – Genesis 11:8

Covenant – Genesis 12:3

Jesus – Acts 17:26

Let’s be a Big Hairy Audacious Family!

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Sermon Series:  Outside InSermon Title:  If Jesus is our Lord, why ask for someone else’s opinionSermon Scripture: Acts 2Speaker: Jeff Badgero

Mark 12:29-31John 20:31John 8:31-32Acts 22 Corinthians 7:10Acts 8:26-39Acts 9:1-8Acts 22:6-16

OMgEmphasis on small g – ‘Cause my God created the heavens and earthHe’s not a jokeHe’s not meant to be eye candyHe has no participation with our lust!

So could we just repent of using His name in vain and stop doing it.

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Sermon Series:  Outside InSermon Title:  If Jesus is our Lord, why ask for someone else’s opinionSpeaker: Jeff Badgero

Mark 12:29-31

John 20:31

John 8:31-32

Acts 2

2 Corinthians 7:10

Acts 8:26-39

Acts 9:1-8

Acts 22:6-16

OMg

Emphasis on small gCause my God created the heavens and earthHe’s not a jokeHe’s not meant to be eye candyHe has no participation with our lust!

So could we just repent of using His name in vain and stop doing it.

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Sermon Series:  Outside InSermon Title:  The mind’s eyeSermon Scripture: Acts 1:9

Sermon Big Idea: Jesus’ ascension was the ultimate action.  And His ultimate action is to stir our ultimate reaction.  The key word is action.

John 19:16-18

The crucifixion was gracious

Hebrews 9:26b, John 1:29, Romans 5:9-11

Luke 24:1-7

The resurrection was glorious

Romans 6:4

The ascension was victorious

1 John 2:1, John 14:16, Ephesians 2:6, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-4

Having experienced the victorious Jesus, what’s next?

Looking is informative

2 Timothy 2:15

Guessing is speculative

Titus 3:9

Action is illustrative

Acts 1:11, Acts 1:8, Matthew 25:35

There is a time for everything except doing nothing.

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