Sermon: The Great Appointment Bible Passage: Matthew 5:14-16 I. Jesus’ announcement/proclamation 1. Verse 14a: “You are the light for the world 2. Jesus’ disciples and followers do not become light, but they carry certain qualities of the light a. God is light (1 John 1:5; Ps 27:1; Isa 60:19-20) i.
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Meaningless Religious Rituals Bible Passage: Zechariah 7:1-14 Introductory remarks: Fasting was not stipulated in the Law, but people fasted as a mark of piety/devotion In Exile, people fasted as a ritual for remembering and reliving their tragic days However, God preferred their fasting to be
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Sermon: God Your Help Bible Passage: Psalm 121 The first person, young and inexperienced, is about to start a journey Or he is in the middle of his journey most likely to Jerusalem He probably is going to be alone in this journey that involves travel day and night The terrain
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Sermon: Wilderness Bible Passage: Psalm 63 I. Background of the Psalm: Most likely, the psalmist was away from the Sanctuary (forced exile to be away 2 Sam 15:23-16:4) (cf. verses 1-2) 1. Superscription of the psalm says, “A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.” 2. David’s
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Consequence for Disregarding Covenant Relationship with God Bible Passage: Zech 5:1-4 I. Introductory Information on a Covenant: 1. We see the practice of covenant making in non-biblical and biblical world a. Essentially, the substance of covenants in both the world is pretty much the same
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Sermon: Repentance from Compromises Bible Passage: Rev 2:12-17 Some useful background information Verse 12: Jesus introduces Himself as “the one who has the sharp, double-edged sword” 1. The Roman governor of Asia had the authority to give death sentence 2. This authority was called “the right of the sword,” in Latin
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Divine Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 3:1-7 I. In a vision Zechariah saw a courtroom scene 1. The LORD (verse 2) 2. The Angel of the LORD (verse 1) 3. An Accuser (verse 1) 4. Joshua (verse 1) 5. Onlookers (verse 4, 5) II. The Accuser “accused” Joshua,
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Sermon: Human Fathers, a Reflection of the Heavenly Father Bible Passage: Matthew 6:9a Our Father Who is in the Heavens I. Introduction 1. I do not remember anyone teaching me about fatherhood 2. I thought that fatherhood comes naturally, an instinct! 3. Soon I realized that my fatherhood was/is characterized
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Divine Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 1:7-2:13 I. Last week 1. The LORD promised “Turn to me,” says the Lord Sabaoth, “and I will turn to you” (verse 2) 2. The they paid attention and confessed, ‘The Lord Sabaoth has indeed done what He said He would
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Sermon: The Word, Repentance, and Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 1:1-6 I. Verse 1 carries the expression “the Word of the LORD” 1. Gen 15:1 “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward” 2.
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