October 28, 2007 (Rev Maynard Koerner)
Sermon "The True Message of Hope"
Rev Koerner is the pastor at St John's RCUS in Lincoln, NE
May 27, 2007 (Pentecost)
Scripture Reading Acts 2:1-36
Sermon "The Holy Spirit Is Poured Out"
I. The Holy Spirit Comes upon the Disciples
a. Tongues of fire and strange languages: Acts 2:3,4
b. This fulfils John the Baptizer's prophecy: Acts 1:5
c. It fulfils Christ's promise as well: Acts 1:8
II. What Does This Mean? Peter Answers
a. First, it fulfils Joel's prophecy: Acts 2:16; Acts 2:18
b. The disciples will prophesy: Acts 2:17; Acts 2:18
c. The word of God will bring salvation: Acts 2:12; Acts 4:12
III. The Implications of the Pouring Out of the Holy Spirit
a. The crucifixion of Jesus was a wicked act: Acts 2:23,24
b. This Jesus has been exalted above all things: Acts 2:30-33
c. This Jesus is Lord and Christ: Acts 2:36,38
May 20, 2007 (Taliya Van Holland Baptism)
Scripture Reading Romans 6:1-23
Sermon "Baptized Into Christ"
I. The Apostle's Contention - We may NOT continue in sin.
a. Being saved by grace, shall we go on sinning? Rom. 6:1,2
b. Sin is contrary to what a Christian is, a member of
Christ. Rom. 6:8-9; Rom. 6:10-11
II. Baptism Unites The Christian to Christ in His Work
a. A Christian dies to sin in Christ's death: Rom. 6:3,4,6,7
b. A Christian is baptized into Christ's resurrection: Rom
6:5,8,4
III. Discerning Inward and Outward Baptism
a. Two baptisms, water and spiritual: Mat 3:11; Act 10:47f
b. What each of these baptisms does: 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 4:11
c. Avoiding confusion of the two: 1 Cor. 1:17; 1 Pet. 3:21
May 17, 2007
Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Ecclesiastes 12:8-14
Sermon "My Crown of Righteousness"
I. Ready to Die, then Ready to Live
a. I am ready to die says Paul: 2 Tim. 4:6
b. It is HOW we live, not how long: Eccl. 12:13-14
c. Sensing the end of life: 2 Tim. 4:6; Psalm 90:12
II. In the Mean Time, We Must Live For God
a. We are not to "eat, drink and be merry": 2 Tim.
4:7
b. Rather, we must fulfill our calling from God: Mat.
24:45-46
c. "I have kept the faith": 2 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 11:6
III. My Crown Is Surely Waiting
a. It is a "crown of righteousness": 2 Tim. 4:8; CF
HC#42
b. This righteousness is Christ's gift to me: 2 Tim. 4:8
c. This gift comes to all true believers: Heb. 9:28
January 21, 2007
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1ff
Sermon: "The Church, God's Temple"
...Outline in progress...
January 1, 2007 - New Years Day
Scripture Reading Philippians 4
Sermon "Contentment"
I. Patient in Adversity
a. "I know how to be poor:" Prov. 15:16; John 16:33
b. Impatience is vexing against God: Job 2:9; Prov. 19:3
c. Knowing our undeserving: Luke 13:4,5; Heb. 12:4,5,6
II. Thankful in Prosperity
a. "I know how to abound:" 1 Tim. 6:6-8; Luke 3:14
b. Thanks is opposite to murmuring: Phil. 2:14
c. Our contentment is based on Christ: John 14:1; John 16:20
III. Confidence in God for the Future
a. This is based on knowing God: Mat 8:26-27; Deut. 8:3
b. God's care for His people: Luke 12:6-7
c. The conclusion; be content: Heb. 13:5; Rom. 8:28
December 25, 2006 - Christmas
Scripture Reading Acts 17:16-34
Sermon "The Second Coming of Christ"
I. The FORMER Age - From Creation to Christ.
a. Controlled by the teaching of creation: Acts 17:24-25
b. The age of ignorance: Acts 17:27; Acts 17:23
c. The age of idolatry: Acts 17:29; Acts 17:16
II. THIS Age, the Age After Christ's first coming
a. The age of the full revelation of God: Heb. 1:1; Acts
17:30
b. The age of repentance: Acts 17:30; Luke 24:47
c. The age of preparation for eternity: John 3:36; Matt.
24:44
III. The Age TO COME, After Christ's second coming
a. It begins with Christ's second coming: Acts 1:11; Acts
17:31
b. Then comes the final judgment: Matt. 25:31-32; Acts 17:31
c. Christ's resurrection and our resurrection: Acts 17:31
December 24, 2006
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:1-17
Sermon "Why Is He Our Lord?"
I. The PRICE of Our Redemption, Christ's Precious Blood
a. No earthly treasure would do: Psa. 50:12; Isaiah 40:17
b. The price is the blood of the Son of God: Heb. 9:12
c. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission: Heb
9:22
II. The TRANSACTION That Saves Us
a. A transaction between the Father and Son: John 17:12; Rev
5:9
b. Christ pays His blood to the Father: Rom. 3:15; Gal. 3:13
c. God accepts Christ's offering for us: Heb. 9:24; Eph 2:8-9
III. The LORD and His Servants
a. Christ is our Owner: 1 Cor. 6:19; Heidelberg #1
b. This is the basic Christian confession: Rom 10:9; 1 Cor.
12:3
c. Living up to the Lordship of Christ: Rom. 12:1; Luke 6:46
November 23, 2006 - Thanksgiving
Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 5
Sermon "Be Thankful in Every Thing"
I. WHAT? In Everything Give Thanks
a. What is "thanks?"
b. "In every thing..." 1 Thes. 5:16; 1 Tim. 4:4
c. At all times: 1 Thes. 5:17; Heb. 13:15
II. WHY? This is God's Will For Us
a. God's will for our lives includes thanksgiving: Col. 3:15
b. Doing God's will from a thankful heart: 1 Cor. 6:20, HC
#86
c. Prayer is an essential part of thanks: 1 Thess. 5:17; 1
Tim 2:1
III. HOW? In Christ Jesus Our Lord
a. Christ is essential to our thanksgiving: 2 Cor 9:15; Rom
8:32
b. Christ facilitates prayer: John 16:23-24
c. God saves us in Christ for His own praise: Col. 3:17; 1
Pet 2:9
November 19, 2006
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Sermon "The Authority of Scripture"
I. Inspiration, The Source of Biblical Authority
a. The Bible is God's words: 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Sam. 23:2
b. These words reveal God's mind, without error: 1 Cor.
2:12-13
c. God's word is truth, infallible: John 17:17; 1 John 18:37
II. The Nature of Biblical Authority
a. It is absolute: Psalm 33:6; 1 Peter 1:24-25
b. The Scripture "cannot be broken": John 10:35;
Isaiah 34:16
c. God's word rules the world: Hebrews 1:3; 2 Peter 3:7
III. Implications of the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture
a. Scripture is necessary: Deuteronomy 8:3; John 8:31-32
b. Scripture is profitable: 2 Tim. 3:16; Isaiah 8:20
c. Scripture is sufficient: 1 Peter 1:23
d. Scripture is perspicuous: John 5:39; Acts 17:11
September 17, 2006
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 1:13-2:5
Sermon "God's Power or Man's Foolish
Wisdom"
I. Paul Rejects Humanist Wisdom
a. Humanist wisdom is foolishness: Psa. 14:1; 1 Cor 1:20
b. Sign-seeking is also rejected: 1 Cor 1:22; Acts 17:30
c. Why is humanism bad? It gives glory to man: 1 Cor 1:27,29
II. What Is This Wisdom/Power of God? The Gospel!
a. Christ crucified: 1 Cor. 1:23; 1 Cor. 2:2
b. Why is this central? Sin, sin, sin: 1 Cor 15:3; Isa 1:18
c. Why is Christ central? HE is Lord: 1 Cor 8:6; 1 Cor 12:3
III. How Do We KNOW This? The Holy Spirit reveals it.
a. The gospel is God's message: 1 Cor. 1:17,18
b. The Holy Spirit reveals the mind of God: 1 Cor. 2:10,12
c. The Spirit speaks in words and hears: 1 Cor 2:13,14
March 5, 2006 (Mr. Chuck Muether)
Scripture Reading Romans 8:31-39; Psalm 121
Sermon "Our Help Comes From the Lord"
January 15, 2006 (Elder Scott Henry)
Scripture Reading Proverbs 3:1-8
Sermon "Trust in the Lord"
December 18, 2005
Scripture Reading John 1:1-18
Sermon "The Meaning of Christmas"
I. Christ Came to be Received for Who and What He Is
a. John teaches who Christ is: John 1:1-3; Joh 1:14; Joh 1:18
b. A Christian receives THIS Christ: John 1:12-13; John 3:18
II. Those Who Receive This Christ are God's Children
a. Believers receive their call from God: Mat. 16:16; Act
5:13f
b. God gives authority to be His sons: John 1:12; Rom. 8:14ff
c. God's children are blessed: Rom. 8:17; 2 Cor. 6:17-18
III. These Folks are Born Spiritually of God
a. This rebirth no way comes from man: John 1:13; Jer. 17:9
b. Rather, it comes from God: John 1:13B; James 1:18
c. Therefore, God must receive all glory: Eph 1:6; Luke 2:14
November 24, 2005 (Thanksgiving)
Scripture Reading Luke 17:5-19
Sermon "Our Debt of
Thanksgiving"
I. What Does God Owe Us? Nothing!
a. The disciples ask, increase our faith: Luke 17:5,6
b. We must understand Who God is: Luke 17;7,8
c. God owes us nothing: Luke 17:10
II. What Do We Owe God? Everything!
a. Sin, the incurable disease: Luke 17:12: Mat. 19:25-26
b. How we are cleansed, by God's mercy: Luk 17:13; Tit. 3:5
c. Christ commands thanksgiving before they are healed: Luke
17:17-8, Phil. 4:6
III. Ten Were Healed? Where Are the Nine?
a. One leper returns to thank Christ: Luke 17:15f; Luke 7:42f
b. Where are the other nine? Luke 17:17-18; Rom. 1:21
c. Your faith has saved you: Luke 17:19
August 21, 2005
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 10:1-22
Sermon "Fellowship With God, Or With Devils"
I. Pagan Sins Too Often Found in Christians
a. Idolatry: 1 Cor. 10:7; Col. 3:5
b. Sexual immorality: 1 Cor. 10:8; Rom. 1:32
c. Tempting God: 1 Cor. 10:9; Numbers 21:7
II. Double-minded Folks are Not Christians
a. Beware of self-confidence: 1 Cor. 10; 12
b. Gentile worship is demon worship: 1 Cor. 10:20; 1 Tim.
4:1,3
c. We cannot walk on both sides of the fence: 1 Cor. 10:21
III. Communion Requires Single-hearted Faith
a. Communion is union with Christ: 1 Cor 10:16; Joh 6:56
b. Communion is union with other Believers: 1 Cor. 10:17
c. OR do we think we can fight God: 1 Cor. 10:22.
June 12, 2005
Scripture Reading John 6:53-71
Sermon "Words of Eternal Life"
I. Will You Also Go Away?
a. Jesus was preaching faith in Himself: John 6:53-54,47
b. Many disciples stopped following Him: John 6:60:66
c. Jesus questions even the twelve: John 6:67
II. You Have The Words Of Eternal Life!
a. Where else can we go? John 6:68
b. YOUR words give eternal life: John 6:63-64
c. Faith, FAITH is unto salvation: John 5:24
III. What Is The Faith of the True Christian
a. The content of true faith - Jesus: John 6:69
b. The nature of true saving faith: John 6:69; cf. Heb. 11:1
May 15, 2005
Scripture Reading Romans 8:1-17
Sermon "New Wine Needs New Wineskins"
I. The Joy of Knowing Christ
a. Christ brings joy like a wedding to us: Mat. 9:15
b. John and the OT could not bring such joy: Mat. 9:14
c. We have this joy through the Holy Spirit: John 16:7
II. The Necessity of New Wine - physical life is not enough
a. You must be regenerated: John 3:3; Rom. 8:10
b. The Christian is a "new man": Eph. 2:13; 2 Cor
5:17
c. The Christian knows Christ and eternal life: John 17:3
III. The Necessity of Living This Life for Christ
a. Regenerate folks have a new king: Rom. 6:10-11; 1 Cor 6:11
b. New men must have new clothing: Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22-24
c. A new relationship to God's law: Rom. 7:6; Rom. 8:4
May 5, 2005 (Ascension Day)
Scripture Reading Acts 7:44-60
Sermon
"The Ruler of the Universe" Isaiah 9:6-7
I. The Christ Will Be Thoroughly Human
a. To us a child is born: Isa. 7:14; Mat. 2:4
b. He is human in every way: Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14
c. He is human to die for us: Heb. 2:9; Phil. 2:8
II. This Christ Will Be The Eternal King Of All
a. The government will be on His shoulder: 1 Tim 6:15; Phil
2:9-10
b. This is a government of truth: Dan. 7:14; John 18:37
c. He will set everything straight: Isaiah 9;7; 1 Cor 15:25
III. He Rules Because He is God Almighty
a. Christ will be God Himself: Mat. 16:16; 1 Tim. 3:16
b. He IS the Ruler of all: Micah 5:2; Mat. 8:27; Heb. 1:3
c. We must submit to His rule: I Sam. 8:7; Mat. 28:18
March 27, 2005 (Easter)
Scripture Reading Acts 13:13-41
Sermon "Jesus, Son of David, Eternal King"
I. God Raised Up Israel to be His People
a. Israel was chosen by God: Acts 13:17; Acts 13:18-19
b. God gave Israel faithful leaders: Acts 13:20; Acts 13:21
c. Finally, God raised up David: Acts 13:22
II. God Raised Up Jesus From the Seed of David
a. Christ HAS been born of David's line: Acts. 13:23
b. By God's word, Christ is brought to you: Acts 13:26-27
c. Jesus died, as Scripture prophesies: Acts 13:28-29; 2 Cor
5:21
III. God Raised Jesus From the Dead, for our Justification
a. Jesus walked out of His grave: Acts 13:30-31;37
b. This fulfils God's promises hi the OT: Acts 13:32-35
c. Through the risen Christ, God provides salvation: Acts
13:38f
March 25, 2005 (Good Friday)
Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:8-21
Sermon "Christ, Our Sin Substitute"
I. Christ "Knew No Sin"
a. Christ was innocent of sin: Heb. 4:13; 1 John 3:5
b. Thus He could substitute for us in hell: 1 Pet. 3:18; 1:19
c. Our sins caused His sufferings: Heb. 12:13
II. GOD Made Him to Be Sin - He WAS Sin in God's eyes.
a. Christ became sin in God's eyes: 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13
b. God laid our sins upon Him: Isa. 53:6; 2 Pet. 2:24
c. When Christ died for us, we died with Him: 2 Cor. 5:14
III. That We Might Be Made the Righteousness of God In Him
a. We are saved by Christ's sufferings: Isa. 53:5; Heb. 10:14
b. Christ suffering answers our sins: Rom. 7:24-25; 2 Cor.
5:19
c. This salvation comes only to Believers: Rom. 3:22
January 16, 2005
Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:1-21
Sermon "We Walk By Faith, Not Sight"
I. We Have New Bodies Waiting For Us in Eternal Life
a. Destruction of the body is not the end: 2 Cor. 5:1; Job
11:25
b. We have another body waiting: 2 Cor. 5:1; John 14:2-3
c. We look forward to our new "house": 2 Cor 5:2; 2
Cor 5:4
II. The Holy Spirit Witnesses in Us of This Truth
a. Our confidence comes from God Himself: 2 Cor 5:5; cf Vs 1
b. The Holy Spirit is our guarantee: 2 Cor. 5:5; 1 Cor
2:10-11
c. This revelation is in God's Word: 1 Cor 2:13; 2 Pet 1:21
III. Therefore We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight
a. We live by what we know by faith: 2 Cor 5:7; Heb 11:3
b. Thus we are confident in all things: 1 Cor 5:6,8
c. Therefore we seek to please God: 2 Cor. 5:9; 2 Cor 5:11
January 2, 2005
Scripture Reading Romans 8:18-39
Sermon "Confident
Living in a Troubled World"
I. All Things Happen for the Good of Christians
a. God controls all things: Mat. 10:29-20; Eph. 1:11
b. Therefore everything happens for good: Rom. 8:28; Rom.
5:3f
c. Our confidence is in knowing this God: Rom 8:28; Gen 50:20
II. We Are Christians By God's Choice - IS our confidence
a. God predestinates us to be His children: Rom. 8:29
b. God's chosen DO become Christians: Rom 8:30; John 6:37
c. If God is for us, none can be against us: Rom. 8:31ff
III. Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
a. We are subject to death every day: Rom. 8:36; Jam. 4:14
b. But we conquer this in God's love: Rom. 8:37; Jam. 1:2-3
c. Because nothing can separate us from God: Rom. 8:38-39
December 26, 2004
Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-20
Sermon "The Savior Is Born"
I. Unto You Is Born A Savior
a. There is born to YOU: Luke 2:11; Luke 2:10
b. He saves us from ourselves: Mat. 1:21; Rom. 5:1
c. Who needs a Savior? sinners: Mat. 9:12-13; Rom. 3:10-11
II. This Savior is the Christ
a. He is the Messiah of the OT: Luke 2:11; Luke 4:18
b. He fulfils the threefold OT office: Joh. 14:10; Heb.
10:14; Luke 1:32-33
c. He is God's final revelation: John 1:14; John 4:25-26
III. This Savior is Christ the LORD
a. He is the God of the OT:1 Cor. 2:8
b. He is the personal Lord of the Christian: Rom. 10:9
c. As Lord, He is to be obeyed: Luke 6:46; Mat. 7:2124
December 19, 2004
Scripture Reading Isaiah 53
Sermon "God Has Made Christ a Substitute for
Sinners"
I. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
a. We are all sinners: Rom. 3:10-11; Rom. 1:28
b. Like Sheep, we stray from God; Isaiah 53:6; Eccl. 7:29
c. Going in our own stubborn ways: Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:18
II. God Has Laid Our Guilt Upon Christ
a. This is God's idea, His way of salvation: Isa. 53:6,10
b. Christ became a lamb for slaughter: Isa. 53:7; John 15:13
c. HE was executed in our place: Isa. 53:8; Isa. 53:12
III. By Whose Stripes We Are Healed
a. God's justice is satisfied by Christ: Isa. 53:11; Gal 3:13
b. God's anger against us is appeased: Isa. 53:12B; Isa. 53:5
c. By His wounds, we are healed: Isa. 53:6; 1 Peter 2:24
December 12, 2004
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:1-10:4
Sermon "Unto Us A Child Is Born"
I. A Child Will Be Born to Govern God's People
a. God will bring light to His oppressed people: Isa. 9:1-2
b. A special Child is prophesied: Isa. 9:6; Isa. 7:14
c. This Child will be a great ruler: Isa. 9:6; 1 Sam. 7
II. This Child Has The Most Extravagant Names
a. "Wonderful Counselor": John 14:10; John 6:63
b. "Mighty God": Isa. 7:14; John 6:40
c. "Everlasting Father": Heb. 2:13
d. "Prince of Peace": Rom. 5:1
III. This Child Will Rule on David's Throne Forever
a. By overcoming Satan He makes peace: Eph. 2:16-18
b. He establishes David's throne with Justice: Isa. 9:7
c. This peace and justice is eternal: Mal. 4:1,2
December 5, 2004
Scripture Reading Isaiah 7:1-25
Sermon "The Virgin Birth of Christ"
I. An Unwanted Sign
a. God gives an unwelcome prophecy: Isa. 7:16; Acts 17:30-31
b. God calls us to faith in His promises: Isa 7:9; John 5:24
c. God's offering of a sign is rejected: Isa 7:11-13
II. The Virgin Will Bear A Son - a sign for the ages.
a. A one-time event in world history: Isa 7:14; Luke 1:27
b. The prophecy is fulfilled in Christ: Mat 1:22-23; Mat 1:18
c. The virgin shall bear a Son: Isa. 7:14; Isa 9:6; Heb 2:14
III. THIS SON IS "IMMANUEL" GOD WITH US
a. The Immanuel principle runs through the Old Testament.
b. This CHILD is God: Luke 1:36; Isa. 9:6; John 3:18
c. Christ personally blesses us with God's presence: John
14:9
November 28, 2004
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 7:1-24
Sermon "God's Purpose for Marriage"
I. Marriage Purpose #1: Companionship
a. It is not good for man to be alone: Gen. 2:18; Prov 18:22
b. Your wife is your companion: Mal. 2:14; Eph. 5:28-29
c. Romantic companionship: Gen. 2:24; 1 Cor. 7:2
II. Marriage Purpose #2: A Partnership of Labor
a. God makes a "helper fitting": Gen. 2:18; Prov.
31:30-31
b. Partners have complimentary tasks: 1 Tim. 5:8; Titus 2:5
c. The tasks of marriage: Gen. 2:22; 1 Tim. 5:14; Psalm
126:2-3
III. Marriage Purpose #3: A Picture of Christ and His Church
a. Marriage depicts Christ and His Church: Eph. 5:32-33
b. THIS determines husbandly and wifely love: Eph. 5:25,24
c. God's purpose is godly partners with godly children: 1
Pet. 3:7
November 25, 2004 (Thanksgiving)
Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 4
Sermon "Using the World With Thanksgiving"
I. Everything God Created is Good
a. All God's creatures are for human use: 1 Tim. 4:4; Rom
14:14
b. Therefore nothing is to be refused: 1 Tim. 4:4
c. Our heart attitude makes our use good: Rom. 14:6,23
II. God Has Created for Human Use, WITH Thanksgiving
a. All things are personally related to God: 1 Tim. 4:3; 1
Cor 8:6
b. All things are personally related to us: Deu 8:17-18
c. This arrangement is to glorify God; Rom. 15:8; 1 Thes 5:18
III. God's Design is Especially for His Covenant People
a. God created for His people: 1 Tim. 4:3; 1 Tim. 6:17
b. They believe and know the truth: 1 Pet. 2:9; 1 Tim. 4:6
c. Therefore receive all things with thanksgiving: Col. 3:17
November 21, 2004 (Bailee Kamerzell Baptism)
Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 30:1-20
Sermon "God's Word In God's People"
I. We Must Turn to God with Our Whole Heart
a. God calls us to have a heart for Him: Deut. 30:2
b. God will circumcise your heart: Deut. 30:6
c. The circumcised heart is a heart of obedience: Deut. 30:10
II. Your Heart Must Contain God's Word Above All Things
a. God's word is not afar off: Deut. 30:11; Rom. 10:6-7
b. God's word is in your heart and mouth: Deu 30:14; Rom 10:8
c. The word teaches righteousness through faith: Rom. 10:9-10
III. THIS Is The Advantage of Covenant Baptism
a. The NT proclaims this "advantage": Rom. 3:1-2;
Acts 2:39
b. God's covenant law gives wisdom: Deut 4:6; Psalm 19:7
c. This advantage belongs to covenant children: 2 Tim. 3:15