The Bible Is Messianic Literature

Scripture Reference: John 5:37-47, Luke 24:25-27

If we are to correctly understand any work of literature, we need to know its intended message. The Bible has a central focus to its message that is key to its understanding. That message is bound up in the person and work of Jesus. The Bible Is Messianic Literature!

The Bible is Meditation Literature

Scripture Reference: Psalm 1

We love headlines, sound bites, and summaries! However, the Bible is not designed for quick consumption, but instead is designed for repetitious reading over a lifetime. It takes work, but the result is worth it. This week: The Bible is Meditation Literature.

Sermon Points:

• Definition of Meditation
• Power of Meditation
• Practice of Meditation
• Key to Meditation

The Life of the Party

Scripture Reference: John 2:1-11

Jesus is joy itself. He is what we are looking for in all our other pursuits.

Sermon Points:

• The Problem at the Party
• The Solution For the Party
• The Cost of the Party

Responses to the Hero Arriving

Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:1-12, 16

Sermon Points:

• Herod – Opposition
• Scribes – Apathy
• Wise Men – Worship

Salvation Through Weakness

Scripture Reference: Judges 7:1-22

God’s salvation comes through our weakness because salvation is of the Lord, not us.

Sermon Points:

• Weak Salvation
• Weak Faith
• Weak Weapons