Limington Orthodox Presbyterian Church Sermons

What God wants from us, as individuals and as the church, is often very different from the popular perception in a lot of places - both conservative and liberal churches. He doesn't want religion – even orthodoxy – He wants our commitment.

I. Impropriety in Worship.

A. Israel Sang and Played Religious Music.

B. Israel Went to Church a Lot.

C. Israel Made the Proper Offerings.

II. Idol Worship.

A. Israel Worshiped Men.

B. Israel Worshiped Material Goods.

III. Intentional Worship.

A. The Christian Practices what He Preaches.

B. The Christian is Righteous.

Jesus had been moving toward Jerusalem for a specific purpose. When He entered the city on that day He had a particular mission in view: the liberation of His people.

In order to do that:

I. The Passover Lamb Had to be Sacrificed.

A. That Rescue involved Sacrifice.

B. Blood was required.

II. The Room Had to be Prepared.

A. The Disciples had to Find a Room.

B. The Room had to be Prepared.

III. And so, Jesus Celebrated the Passover with His Disciples.

A. The Celebrated Liberation.

B. Jesus was the Passover Lamb.

C. The OT Feast Became a New Testament Sacrament

Theme: God is sovereign and has revealed His will to us.

1. How does God speak to me today?

a. God has spoken to His people in many different ways

b. Today God speaks to us by His Son through His Spirit in the Bible

Heb. 1:1-2; 3:7; Psa. 95:6-7; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17.

2. How do I make decisions that please God?

a. What does the Bible say?

b. What is the wise choice?

c. What do we want to do?

1 Thess. 4:3; 5:16-18; 2 Tim. 3:16; Rom. 12:2.

Theme: Zophar offers Job a very deceptive offer of salvation

1. A Cruel Accusation, vv. 1-6

2. A Barbed Challenge, vv. 7-12

3. A Deceptive Offer, vv. 13-20

a. The Condition, vv. 13-14

b. The Incentive, vv. 15-19

c. The Warning, vv. 20

Theme: The God who sacrificed Himself for us calls us to give ourselves sacrificially to Him as our reasonable service.

1. The Meaning of our Reasonable Service, v. 1

What does God require of you?

Rom. 10:9-10; 1 John 5:13; 2:17.

2. The Means of our Reasonable Service, v. 2

How do you cultivate a deeper relationship with God?

2 Peter 3:18; Titus 3:5; Psa. 119:9; James 4:8.

Everything exists for the glory of God!

1. God-centered theology, v. 36a

Why must our theology be God-centered?

John 4:24; Matt. 15:8; Rom. 12:1-2; Gen. 1:1; Psa. 14:1; 19:1-4; Rom. 1:20-23; Isa. 46:10; 1 Kings 22:34; Amos 3:6; Rom. 8:28; Eph. 1:4; 2 Peter 3:8-13; Psa. 33:11; Pro. 19:21; 21:30; Isa. 14:24; 25:1; 45:21; 46:10; 48:3; Eph. 1:11.

2. God-centered Doxology, v. 36b

What does God-centered doxology mean?

Psalm 29:2; 95:6; 115:1; 1 Cor. 10:31; Isa. 6:3; Eph. 3:21; Rev. 4:8, 11; 5:12; 15:3-4.

Bildad says that God never treats anyone unfairly

1. The Outworking of God's Fairness, vv. 4-10

a. The Negative Outworking, v. 4

b. The Positive Outworking, vv. 5-7

c. The Evidence, vv. 8-10

2. The Illustration of God's Fairness, vv. 11-22

a. The Negative Illustration, vv. 11-15

b. The Positive Illustration, vv. 16-19

c. The Conclusion, vv. 20-22

The Apostle Paul ascribes all glory to God!

1. The Apostle's Unrestricted Challenge

To whom do we owe all of our salvation in Christ?

Deut. 4:24; Isa. 42:8; Matt. 18:24; Luke 17:10; Rom. 3:26; John 15:16; Phil. 2:13; Eph. 2:8-9; 1 Cor. 15:10; 1 John 4:19; 1 Cor. 4:7.

2. The Apostle's Unqualified Assertion

What belongs to God and what belongs to us?

Phil. 2:13; Amos 3:6; Isa. 45:7; Job 1:21; Jer. 9:23-24; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; Psa. 113:5; Ex. 15:11.

3. The Apostle's Appropriate Acknowledgement

What must we do in light of the glory that God is due?

Eph. 2:12; Rev. 4:11; Psa. 36:6; Rom. 11:33; 1 Sam. 3:18; Psa. 97:2; Job 13:15.

Job reveals that he is a true worshiper of God!

1. Job pleads with his friends, Job 6

a. The wrath of God is unbearable, vv. 1-13

b. Your religion brings no comfort, vv. 14-30

2. Job protests to his God, Job 7

a. Job's question: Why do I matter? vv. 1-10

b. Job's plea: Leave me alone! vv. 11-21

Our God is altogether incomprehensible.

1. In the way He provided salvation for us

How does God receive more glory in the salvation of man?

2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 318; Dan. 9:24; Psa. 136; Rom. 3:23-26; 1 Cor. 1:30; Jer. 23:6; Rom. 5:12; John 18:9; Col. 3:3-4.

2. In the way He imparts salvation to us

How should we approach the incomprehensible things of God?

Rom. 9:11-13; Job 33:12-13; Eph. 2:8-9; Psa. 36:5-6; Job 5:9; Isa. 55:8-9; 2 Kings 21:16; Luke 10:21; Job 8:9; 1 Cor. 8:2; 2:9; Col 2:3.