Forget Whistle while you Work.

How about Listen while you Work.

Here it is. (God is Redeemer)

Here’s Sunday’s Sermon outline for Grace Church. Looking forward to sharing on the 3D target audience. Using a clip from Walk the Line movie as well…Johnny Cash embracing his target audience.

God Is…Redeemer

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: = God wants to redeem you and use your story to redeem others.

 I.  God is Redeemer

     A. God created us free (Genesis 2:16*). 

     B. We chose to be slaves. (Genesis 3:6-7*; Ezekiel 16:1-26*; Hosea 3:1-2)

     C. As Redeemer God acted on our behalf buy us back. (Gen. 3:15*; Exodus 6:6; Isa. 44:22-23*; Galatians 5:1)

          1.  He initiated a rescue plan–purchasing us with His own blood. (Ps. 74:2; Acts 20:28*; Rev. 5:9*; 14:3-4)

         2.  He’s committed to communicate that plan to those who are willing to listen. (Luke 4:18-19*; 19:10)

 II.  God wants to use your story to redeem others.

        A.  A flawless message doesn’t demand a flawless messenger. (John 1:40-45; 4:28-29*; 9:25-27*)

        B.  Our story of redemption overcomes the Enemy. (Revelation 12:9-11*)

        C.  God has a unique audience for us. (3D—Acts 9:15*)

 Application:

1. What are some specific ways God has redeemed your life?
2. Are you comfortable sharing your story with others? Why or why not?
3. Who are some people in the 3D Target Audience (Disillusioned, Disengaged, Dechurched) that you know?
4. Will you share your story of God’s redemption with them?
5. What was the significance of Jesus’ Target Audience in Luke 4:18-19?

 Extra Verses on Redeemer:

Ruth 4:14; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; Ps. 78:35; Prov. 23:11; Isa. 41:14; Isa. 43:14; Isa. 44:6; Isa. 44:24; Isa. 47:4; Isa. 48:17; Isa. 49:7; Isa. 49:26; Isa. 54:5; Isa. 54:8; Isa. 59:20; Isa. 60:16; Isa. 63:16; Jer. 50:34

Why?

It’s the same reason why I grumbled and complained.

Because I don’t believe:

• that God knows what He’s doing
• that God is in control
• that God cares
• that God has my best interest in mind
• that God is a good Father who gives me what I need, and not just what I want
• that GOD IS WISE

I get the opportunity to share this message Sunday in the context of the life of Joseph. 

Here’s the outline:

God Is…Wise

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: God is wise…I don’t need to grumble or complain.

 6.13.10 :: Grace Church :: Kary Oberbrunner

I.                 God is Wise…

                    A. His understanding is infinite (Psalm 147:5*).

                    B. He is greater than our hearts (1 John 3:20).

                    C. He knows all things (Hebrews 4:13).

                    D. His knowledge includes all possibilities (Matthew 11:21, 23*).

                    E. Evidenced by His plan of salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18-25).

                    F. Evidenced by the mystery of the Church (Ephesians 3:20).

                   G. His ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9;* Romans 11:33-36;*).

 II.            I don’t need to grumble or complain…

                  A.  God has a destiny for each of us within His story(Ephesians 2:10*).

                  B.  God gives His children dreams (Genesis 37:5, 8*).

                  C.  As a good Father, God gives us what we need, though it may not always be what we want

                        (Matthew 7:7-11; Romans 8:32; James 1:17).

                 D.  Our response to trials reveals what we really believe about God.

                       1. Pit = (Genesis 37:18-36; 39:1-6) 

                       2. Prison = (Genesis 39:7-40:23)

                       3. Palace =  (Genesis 41:1-37 {16, 25, 28, 32})

                       4. Promotion = (Genesis 41:38-57; 50:14-21)

 Application:

1. When’s the last time you grumbled and complained? Why?
2. When you grumble and complain what does this reveal     regarding your thoughts about God?
3. Do you believe that God has your best interest in mind? Why or why not?
4. Read Genesis 41. What does Joseph’s reply to Pharaoh reveal regarding his thoughts about God?
5. What’s one situation in your life that you need to release into God’s wisdom?

Title = God Is…Unchanging

SERMON IN A SENTENCE = Because God is Unchanging, I can stand securely.

6.6.10 :: Grace Church :: Kary Oberbrunner

I. Because God is Unchanging…
    A. He will exist forever (Psalm 102:27).
    B. His name is “I AM.” (Exodus 3:14*). 
    C. He gives us good & perfect gifts (James 1:17).
    D. He doesn’t lie (1 Samuel 15:29).
    E. I can count on Him (Numbers 23:19*).
    F. He is merciful (Malachi 3:6).
    G. His purpose doesn’t change (Ephesians 1:11)
    H. His Son doesn’t change (Hebrews 13:8). 
     I.  His counsel stands forever (Psalm 33:9-11).
    J.  His Word stands forever (Psalm 119:89*, 151-152; 
         Isaiah 40:8*).

A question I leave with you?

Where is one area you are going to let the Unchanging God change you? 

We dedicated this past weekend to listen to God.

I walked away with a startling question, “Do I really want to hear what God has to say when He speaks?”

• Jeremiah did and it meant a life-time of ministry without any positive results.
• Ruth did and it meant leaving everything she knew.
• Jesus did and it meant being nailed to a cross.
• Jonah did…or at least the second time he did…and it meant seeing his enemies repent.
• Mary did and it meant seeing her son’s blood spilt out for the world to see.

God does speak.

Do we want to listen?

Check out an amazing sermon on this subject.

And post your comment to these questions:

Do you really want to hear God speak?

What did God tell you the last time He spoke?

I’ll be posting more very shortly on what God told us when He spoke…

Finishing up the sermon for Sunday. Title = Free to Love.  Text = 1 Corinthians 8. Powerpoint = Free to Love

Title = One Salvation.

Sermon in a Sentence = Three Components.

We will be celebrating communion.

Outline is below.

See ya then or online.

Bittersweet that is.

Hence the title of my sermon on Sunday.

Bittersweet.

The sermon in a sentence?

The pleasure, price, and pattern of sin.

Comes from 1 Corinthians 5.

Turns out Paul is just as ticked at the church that tolerates the guy sleeping with his step-mom, as he is the immoral guy.

Why?

Their tolerance of his sin is reflective of their own sin.

Crazy thought hey?

A sermon on sin.

See you Sunday or on the Podcast.

I got a call on Friday from a man in tears.

He was a complete stranger.

He wanted to talk to a pastor.

His only question was:

Does God love me?

He doubted whether or not he was saved.

It all centered on his addiction to pornography.

Because of his disobedience, he couldn’t understand how the Father could still love him as his child.

I reflected upon my own son and even though he disobeys me, I still love him.

He doesn’t lose his position as “son” based on his perfomance.

This morning I will give this message to my church.

The audio (podcast) should be up around 2 PM ET.

May you rest as your realize that – HE DOES LOVE YOU.

I am / am not patient.

I am / am not kind.

I am / am not jealous.

I do/ do not brag.

I am/ am not arrogant.

I am / am not rude.

I do / do not seek its own.

I am  / am not easily angered.

I do / do not keep a record of wrongs.

I do / do not rejoice in unrighteousness.

I do / do not rejoice in truth.

Did you pass the test?

(Taken from my sermon outline for Sunday. Title = He loves me? He loves me not?)

Are you a “bad” lover?

Discover Your Secret Name.