Longview Heights Sermons

Today we will conclude our series GOING UP TO JERUSALEM as we celebrate "RESURRECTION DAY!" Today's text is Luke 24:1-53

1 Samuel 1–19

Main Idea: In the stories of 1–2 Samuel, Israel’s leadership shifts from judges to kings. The focus of the author is how God exalts the humble, brings down the proud, and rewards obedience.

Historical Timeline

Saul 1020–1000 BC

David 1000–961 BC

Texts to Consider:

1 Samuel 2:1–11

What is the theme of Hannah’s song?

1 Samuel 4:1–11, 5:11–12

What did the Ark of the Covenant represent for Israel?

1 Samuel 8:1–9

The transition to monarchy…what did Samuel think?

1 Samuel 15:1–26

What was Saul’s sin?

1 Samuel 17:41–49

What will you do with Jesus? That is a question presented to us by the Gospel of Luke as we continue our series, GOING UP TO JERUSALEM. Today's message is, "The Crucifixion of Jesus," from Luke 23:1-56.

Judges/Ruth

Main Idea: The Israelites fell into a cycle of sin, oppression, crying out, and deliverance throughout the period of the judges.

Texts to Consider:

Judges 2:6–3:6

What happened when Joshua died?

What is the cycle of how things go in Judges?

List of Judges

Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon (Abimelech),

Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson

The depiction of the judges is one of __________________ morality.

Then the last four chapters…

Culminating in the last sentence of the book…

“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

But mention of a king throws us into the book of Ruth

Today we will continue our series in Luke, GOING UP TO JERUSALEM, as we look at, "The Arrest of Jesus."

We will look at the betrayal of Judas with a kiss, Peter's denial and repentance, and how the only man who was never guilty of anything was accused by the religious leaders.

Joshua

Main Point: As the children of Israel enter the Promised Land, Joshua exhorted the people to be faithful to the covenant and to possess the land promised to them by God.  

Texts to Consider:

Joshua 1:1–9

What is the command that Yahweh gives to Joshua?

Joshua 2:8–21

How would you describe Rahab’s thoughts about Yahweh?

Joshua 3:1–13

Joshua is presented as a ______ ____________.

Joshua 5:13–15

Joshua encountered an interesting person. Who was it? Was he on Joshua’s side?

Joshua 6:15–21

Two things are highlighted with Israel’s battles:

_______________________

_______________________

Joshua 13–22

Hint: Just look at the map!

Joshua 24:14–28

Joshua gives instruction to the people similar to the way ___________ did.

We continue with our series in the Gospel of Luke, GOING UP TO JERUSALEM. Today Bro. Derrick will be preaching, "Rebuke, Warning, and Encouragement" from Luke 22: 24-46.

Deuteronomy, Joshua 1–4

Main Point: Moses gathered the people together to remind them of their history, their failing, and to exhort them to obey the law given by God.

Texts to Consider:

Deut 1:1–11

The setting for the book is that of Moses _______________ to the people.

Deut 4:1–14

Key words: ____________ and ______________

Deut 6:1–9

Hear ______________

Love ______________

Heart ______________

Deut 11:13–21; Num 15:37–41

This is the Shema too?

Deut 18:15–22

A Prophet like Moses?

True or False Prophet?

Deut 30:15–20; Deut 31:7–13

Deut 34:1–12

It's a special day today as we observe both ordinances of baptism and The Lord's Supper. Bro. Derrick will be preaching about "The Lord's Supper" as part of our GOING UP TO JERUSALEM series. Today's text is Luke 22:14-23

As we continue our series, GOING UP TO JERUSALEM, today we will look at, "The Betrayal of the Lamb," in Luke 22. What was happening when Judas chose to betray Jesus? Was Jesus still in control? Let's find out!