Sermon Notes for April 25, 2010

Light the Fire - The Revival of Ezekiel
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Pew Bible page 1345)
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Looking For God:
God’s people are asleep.
Discouraged, displaced, and spiritually dead.
Process of bringing to life.

Dry Bones:
Suffering from effects of society.
Torn ourselves apart.
Hopeless state.

Live Again:
Revival comes through preaching.
Power in God’s Word.

Following God’s Commands:
Enrich His own appointments.
Dead dry bones were moved.

Can We Revive:
Confess sins.
Rejoice in our salvation.
Engage in passionate worship.
What will result? Psalm 51:12-13, John 21:17, Revelation 3:19-22, and Psalm 85:6



Next Week: Revival of Samuel

Sermon Notes for April 18, 2010

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Light the Fire - The Revival of Nehemiah
Nehemiah 1–10 (Pew Bible page 750)

Hectic Times:
Time for revival.
Reprioritizing our lives.
Result of prayer.

Getting Involved:
God’s Providence.
Never underestimate your faith story.
We can lead others into revival.

Facing Opposition:
Revival involves change.
In the face of opposition.
Building up the Kingdom.

Rebuilding People:
Revival is rebuilding people.
Natural response is passionate worship.
Repentance & confession.

Your Response:
Started with 1 man believing.
Revival is contagious.
Joy of the Lord is your strength.

Next Week: Revival of Ezekiel

Sermon Notes for April 11, 2010

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Encounters With Christ – The Samaritan Woman
John 4:1-30 (Pew Bible page 1651)

Meeting Jesus:
Encounter the living presence.
Respond to Christ.

Lonely (vv. 6-9, 17-18):
Not socially accepted.
Not a likely candidate.
Not choose to proclaim good news.

Spiritual Water (vv. 13-14, 25-26):
Spiritually thirsty.
God’s gift of living water.

Go & Tell (vv. 28-30):
First to receive the Word.
Sense of mission.
Preaching was effective.

Changing Our Thoughts:
Breaks cultural prejudices.
God chose you.
Time to respond.

Next Week: New Series = Light The Fire

Sermon Notes for April 4, 2010

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Show Me Your Scars
John 20:24-31 (Pew Bible page 1687)

What Joy:
Indescribable joy.
Plan of redemption.
Sacrifice as atonement.

In Fear:
Intellectual knowledge.
Emotionally confused.
Physically exhausted.

Cannot Believe You:
Condition for believing.
Tangible evidence.
God’s timing.

Wow:
Peace be with you.
Christ does not reject.
Overcome with love & devotion.
From doubt to faith.

What About Us:
Our circumstances are similar.
Transitional journey.
Personal Savior.
Lacking in faith.
My Lord & my God!

Next Sunday: Encounter With Christ by the Samaritan Woman