Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

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  • A Temple Filled

    Sermon Title: A Temple Filled

    Sermon Scripture: 2 Chron 6 and 7; Various

    Speaker: James Trumble

    Big Idea: We are the temple of God, where the unbelieving world encounters His glory.

      The temple was where people encountered God. (Ex 25:8)
      A temple dedicated to God is filled with His glory. (2 Chron 6-7)
      We are all “living stones” of God’s unified temple. (1 Cor 3:16-17; 1 Peter 2:4-5, Eph 2:19-20)
      His glory shines through our unity and dedication. (2 Cor 3:18, Rom 12:1)
      As His temple, we are how the world encounters the glory of God.

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      28 min
    1. Seek First

      Matthew 6:33 NIV

      But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

      Renewed Hope India – A loving home for orphans and widows

      http://www.renewedhopeindia.org

      What are you seeking?

      American Christians either, don’t understand how Kingdom citizens live OR don’t really want to.

      Near beginning of Jesus’ ministryCrowds are following him aroundIn the middle of “Sermon on the Mount”

      Vs 33 begins with a contrast word

      Jesus expects his followers to REPRIORITIZE their lives.

      The priority of a Jesus follower is seeking:1. God’s Kingdom &2. God’s Righteousness &3. Nothing else.

      WHAT DOES KINGDOM MEAN?Kingdom is authority.When we come to Jesus, he expects us to surrender everything to his authority.

      Do we seek God’s authority in our lives, our church, our community?Do we pray (& mean it), “your Kingdom come?”Do we truly desire God’s reign over everything?

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      21 min
    3. Mom, the Referee

      Big Idea:  When we stand back to back, we can’t see the damage we cause or the joy God gives.

      Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9-10

        I can always tell when you’re lying.

        Titus 3:1-11

          If you can’t think of something nice to say…

          Romans 14:13

            When you point at someone, you have three fingers pointing back at you.

            James 4:1-12

              If your friend jumped off a cliff, would you jump too?

              Philippians 4:1-3

                We were saved by one born in a barn.

                Back to back is attack mode.  Face to face is grace mode.

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                28 min
              2. Face to Face

                Speaker: Andy Bratton

                Big Idea:  If we want to journey through life together, as we were created to do, we need to understand how to behave toward one another.

                1 Samuel 18:1-4

                1 Samuel 23:17-18

                1 Samuel 20:4,34,42

                Characteristics of friendship…

                  Speak Love – that’s how people know we follow Jesus 1 John 3:18, John 13:35, Philippians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
                  Speak the Truth – Eph. 4:15,25, 2 Tim 2:15, Zechariah 8:16, James 5:12, Gal 4:16, Galatians 6:1-3
                  Listen intently – James 1:19, 1 John 5:14, Proverbs 10:17
                  Forgive graciously – Luke 17:3, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:21-22, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 2:3

                  It’s time to stop looking for offenses and start projecting joy.

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                  34 min
                1. I Am the True Vine

                  Sermon Series:  I AM

                  Sermon Title: The True Vine

                  Sermon Scripture: John 15:1-11

                  Speaker: Andy Bratton

                  Big Idea:  Now that Jesus has conquered death on our behalf, what’s the rest of the story we are expected to live and excited to live?

                    In Matthew, Jesus is the Conquering King to the Jews.
                      Matthew 28:2-4
                      28:9
                      28:18
                      In Mark, Jesus is the Suffering Servant to the Romans.
                        Mark 16:9-10
                        16:17-18
                        In Luke, Jesus is the Sinless Savior to the Greek-speaking Jews.
                          Luke 24:5-7
                          24:25-27
                          24:46-47
                          In John, Jesus is the Son of God to the world.
                            John 20:16
                            20:21-23
                            20:28-29
                            In all four Gospels, Jesus is the vine. Without Him, we are dead.
                              1 Corinthians 15:58
                              John 15:1-11
                              Matthew 28:19-20
                              Mark 16:15
                              Luke 24:47
                              John 21:19b

                              The King says, “Go,” the Servant says, “Love,” the Savior says, “Tell,” and the Son says, “Abide in me.”

                              Revelation 5:5.  And the lion says, It’s time to roar.

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                              25 min
                            1. The Way, the Truth, and the Life

                              Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-11

                              Speaker: Andy Bratton

                              Big Idea:  Jesus is the only way to safely navigate through this dark world.

                              I started by showing pictures of two winding roads and comparing it to the mindset of people looking for God.

                              John 14:1

                                We look for rescue from our troubled hearts.
                                  Exodus 3:7
                                  Philippians 4:6-7
                                  Matthew 11:28-30
                                  1 Peter 5:7
                                  John 14:27
                                  Matthew 6:31-33

                                  John 14:2

                                    We look for rest from a challenging journey.
                                      Exodus 3:8
                                      Numbers 13:23
                                      Revelation 21:1-4
                                      Revelation 22:1-5

                                      John 14:3

                                        We look for reassurance of the plan.
                                          Jeremiah 30:3
                                          Matthew 24:36
                                          Acts 1:11
                                          1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
                                          3x in Revelation 22 He says He is coming soon.

                                          John 14:4-7

                                            We look for a reliable entry plan.
                                              Exodus 19:5
                                              Exodus 20:19
                                              Jeremiah 33:8
                                              Mark 16:16
                                              Romans 10:13
                                              1 Peter 3:18
                                              Exodus 12:13

                                              John 14:8-11

                                                And yet, we still resist.
                                                  John 13:8
                                                  John 12:4-5
                                                  John 11:39-40

                                                  God sees us, He saves us, and He leads us.  It’s up to us to follow!

                                                  I ended with a picture of the longest, straightest road in the world and recited Proverbs 3:3-5 to end.

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                                                  35 min
                                                1. The Resurrection and the Life

                                                  John 11:1-4

                                                    There is purpose even in suffering.

                                                    11:5-10

                                                      God’s plan will not be stopped.

                                                      11:11-16

                                                        Fear keeps people from experiencing God’s glory.

                                                        11:17-27

                                                          Jesus reveals God’s plan.

                                                          Romans 6:1-11

                                                          Resurrection in this life happens when we unite with Jesus.

                                                          Fear of death causes many to forfeit life.

                                                          Proverbs 29:25; 1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7

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                                                          34 min
                                                        1. The Good Shepherd

                                                          John 10:11aHow is Jesus the Good Shepherd?He revealed Himself.John 1:4-5, 12, 48-49He protected the family.John 2:10,16He showed grace to the enemy.3:5,16-17He gave people value.4:7-10He gave people a choice.5:6,14He revealed his power.6:11,20He explained alignment.7:17,45-48He cares for the sinner.8:10-11He was a light to the blind.9:39He laid down his life.10:11Romans 5:8John 15:13Luke 23:34John 1:12Am I a good sheep?John 1:11, 3:19, 5:7John 1:49, 4:29, 6:68-69, 9:38How we respond to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, reveals the kind of sheep we are.

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                                                          30 min

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