NC3 Sermons

A King's Parade

** Due to some technical difficulties, we missed the first few minutes of the sermon.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.** - Palm Branches - John 12:12-29 (Luke 19:37 / Matthew 21:10-11) - A Donkey's Colt - Luke 19:30,  Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 19:11 - Rain on the Parade - Luke 19:41-44 - Parade Questions . . .

◊  What would Jesus weep over you?

◊  What is hidden from your eyes?  (Matthew 6:22)

◊  Who are your enemies?  (Hebrews 11:24-26)

◊  Do you recognize the time of God's coming to you?

Anointing

Dinner at a Leper's House - John 12:1-2

• Acceptance - Romans 15:7
• The Spiritual Gift of Serving - Romans 12:7

Alabaster Jar - John 12:3 (Matthew 26:7 / Mark 14:3)

Identity / Insecurity

The Big Question - John 12:4-6 (Matthew 26:8-9 / Mark 14:4-5)

A Thief / The Poor / Money

A Beautiful Think - John 12:7-8 (Matthew26:10-13 / Mark 14:6-9)

• What beautiful thing have you done for Jesus?
• 'Do it now . . .sometimes later become never . . . '

Can One Person Make a Difference? - John 12:9-11

• Never underestimate the power of one + God - Philippians 4:13
• 'What you sow . . . you harvest!' - Galatians 6:7

The Crisis of Truth

Breaking Point  - John 11:45-46 Showdown with the Sanhedrin - John 11:47-52

◊ The Easter Prophecy (Mark 10:32-34) <------------> Caiaphas' Prophecy (John 11:51-52)

Death Plot - John 11:53-57 Defining Moments . . . about Truth

• What truths have you been resisting?
• What voices have you been silencing or keeping at a distance to avoid hearing what you know is true?
• How has the Lord confronted you lately?
• Have you drowned out the Holy Spirit with activity, or work, or relationships, or some other kid of escape?
• Do you ignore the Holy Spirit, warning you to stop some behavior you know to be sinful and wrong?
• How is Satan trying to destroy your life?

Opportunity . . .

. . . for Personal Growth - 1 Peter 2:2-3

Sunday mornings can be key . . .

• Biblical - 2 Timothy 4:2
• Relational - Matthew 22:37-40
• Seeker Sensitive - Colossians 4:5-6

It's a partnership - Psalm 119:18, Psalm 122:1

. . . to Partner for your Family's Growth

• Ephesians 5:22
• Ephesians 6:4 & Mark 10:13-16

. . . to Impact the World - Galatians 6:7-10

* A warning

* Choosing to sow

* Harvest? .  . . the big IF

* Our opportunity

Direction

Begin! . . . Choice - Philippians 1:19-21 Desire - Psalm 40:8, Psalms 73:25-28 The Goal - Philippians 3:13-14 Source - Hebrews 4:12-13 Transformed - Romans 12:2

Facing the Future

Do not forget the past - Deuteronomy 4:9 Remember . . .

The Gospel

Read the Bible - Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 119:103, 140, 162

Memorize the Scripture - Psalm 119:15-16, Colossians 3:16

Share with a Child - Psalm 78:1-4

Herod or Jesus

Herod or Jesus?

Herod the Glorious - Matthew 2:1-18 Jesus the Humble

Carpenter's son - Matthew 13:55

Hillbilly - John 1:46

Born in a stable - Luke 2:7

Poor - Leviticus 12:7-8; Luke 2:22-24

Scandalous birth ("Manzer") - Matthew 1:18-19; John 8:41

The Humble One Transforms Culture

All are equal & valued - John 3:16

Sick, poor & humble -Luke 14:12-14; Mark 1:40-41

Children - Luke 18:15-17

Greatness turned "upside down" - John 13:4-17;Mark 10:42-45