en-us clean A weekly podcast featuring the engaging and life changing Bible teachings of Vince Finnegan and the team at Living Hope Community Church in Latham, NY, USA. http://www.lhim.org Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:37:32 -0400 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:37:32 -0400 made it myself in notepad++ Proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and the creed of Jesus A weekly podcast featuring the engaging and life changing Bible teachings of Vince Finnegan and the team at Living Hope Community Church in Latham, NY, USA. Living Hope International Ministries Living Hope International Ministries sean@lhim.org Acts 1:1-3 After the resurrection, Jesus was with his apostles for 40 days. During this time, he gave them commands and spoke about the Kingdom of God. Some of what Jesus communicated to his disciples during this time is recorded in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20 and 21. Luke 24:49 – He told them that he would send the promise of the Father and that they would be clothed with power from on high. Acts 1:4-5 Here he told them to wait for the promise of the Father. This is associated with being baptized with the holy spirit. Clothed with power = the promise of the Father = baptized with the holy spirit Acts 1:6-8 With the holy spirit they would receive power. This would enable them to be witnesses for Jesus. A similar instruction was given in John 20:21-22. The holy spirit is how Jesus would send them into the world. Acts 1:9-11 - The ascension Acts 1:12-15; 26 – Matthias was added to the eleven. Acts 2:1 – “They were all... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=475 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=475 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright Pentcost:Clothed with Power Acts 1:1-3 After the resurrection, Jesus was with his apostles for 40 days. During this time, he gave them commands and spoke about the Kingdom of God. Some of what Jesus communicated to his disciples during this time is recorded in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20 and 21. Luke 24:49 – He told them that he would send the promise of the Father and that they would be clothed with power from on high. Acts 1:4-5 Here he told them to wait for the promise of the Father. This is associated with being baptized with the holy spirit. Clothed with power = the promise of the Father = baptized with the holy spirit Acts 1:6-8 With the holy spirit they would receive power. This would enable them to be witnesses for Jesus. A similar instruction was given in John 20:21-22. The holy spirit is how Jesus would send them into the world. Acts 1:9-11 - The ascension Acts 1:12-15; 26 – Matthias was added to the eleven. Acts 2:1 – “They were all... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Jesus always loved God and others. 1 John 2:4-6 We should walk in the same manner that Jesus did. Three examples from Jesus’ life: 1. John 13:1-5, 12-14 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. 2. Luke 11:42-44 Jesus confronts the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. 3. Mark 11:15-18 Jesus overturns the tables in the temple. John 14:26; Luke 12:11-12 How do we know how to love? The spirit aids us. We need to love God. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) We need to love our neighbors. (Leviticus 19:18) We need to love our enemies. (Matthew 5:43-48) John 13:34 We are to love as Jesus loved.... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=474 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=474 Sun, 12 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan Love according to the Spirit Jesus always loved God and others. 1 John 2:4-6 We should walk in the same manner that Jesus did. Three examples from Jesus’ life: 1. John 13:1-5, 12-14 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. 2. Luke 11:42-44 Jesus confronts the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. 3. Mark 11:15-18 Jesus overturns the tables in the temple. John 14:26; Luke 12:11-12 How do we know how to love? The spirit aids us. We need to love God. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) We need to love our neighbors. (Leviticus 19:18) We need to love our enemies. (Matthew 5:43-48) John 13:34 We are to love as Jesus loved.... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Mathew 27:37- 40 Love is the great and foremost (most important, in first place) commandment. John 13:34 and 35 - Love is the badge of discipleship. Romans 13:8-10 - We are not to be indebted to anyone, but we owe all love because of God. Loving God is not mentioned because as we love each other, we are loving God. Ephesians 3:14-21 - Notice the logical progression. Ephesians 4:15 and 16 – We grow together in love. In the epistle of 1John, the word “love” occurs 24 times more than in any other NT book. The understanding of love is diverse, and everyone holds his or her own view. Thus, a biblical definition is mandatory. 1John 2:2-3; John 14:14, 23, and 24 Obedience is the foundation of godly love. 1John 3:11-14 – Love is the ground, not of our passing over out of death into life, but of our knowing that we have. Love, on our part, is the evidence of our regeneration, not the cause of it. 15 – “Hates” is... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=473 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=473 Sun, 5 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan The Essence Mathew 27:37- 40 Love is the great and foremost (most important, in first place) commandment. John 13:34 and 35 - Love is the badge of discipleship. Romans 13:8-10 - We are not to be indebted to anyone, but we owe all love because of God. Loving God is not mentioned because as we love each other, we are loving God. Ephesians 3:14-21 - Notice the logical progression. Ephesians 4:15 and 16 – We grow together in love. In the epistle of 1John, the word “love” occurs 24 times more than in any other NT book. The understanding of love is diverse, and everyone holds his or her own view. Thus, a biblical definition is mandatory. 1John 2:2-3; John 14:14, 23, and 24 Obedience is the foundation of godly love. 1John 3:11-14 – Love is the ground, not of our passing over out of death into life, but of our knowing that we have. Love, on our part, is the evidence of our regeneration, not the cause of it. 15 – “Hates” is... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Ephesians 1:22 The power of the resurrection extends itself to the embodiment of Christ. Psalm 8:6 “You make him to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” Ephesians 1:23 The sequence of thought seems to be: by his resurrection and ascension, Christ is exalted to be Lord of all, he is head of all things for the church, the church is his body, intended to express him in the world. More than that, Christ being the head fills the body with power of movement and perception, and therefore inspires the whole body with life and direction. Colossians 1:18-20 This designation of the function of the church is amplified yet further; it is not only his body, which is intended to be the fullness of him who fills all in all, but it is God’s purpose for all the fullness to dwell in him. Colossians 2:10 We have come to fullness of life in him! Our maturity is described by the development and growth we have in... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=471 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=471 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Chuck Cumella Rev. Chuck Cumella The Church of God Ephesians 1:22 The power of the resurrection extends itself to the embodiment of Christ. Psalm 8:6 “You make him to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” Ephesians 1:23 The sequence of thought seems to be: by his resurrection and ascension, Christ is exalted to be Lord of all, he is head of all things for the church, the church is his body, intended to express him in the world. More than that, Christ being the head fills the body with power of movement and perception, and therefore inspires the whole body with life and direction. Colossians 1:18-20 This designation of the function of the church is amplified yet further; it is not only his body, which is intended to be the fullness of him who fills all in all, but it is God’s purpose for all the fullness to dwell in him. Colossians 2:10 We have come to fullness of life in him! Our maturity is described by the development and growth we have in... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons The First Resurrection (Romans 1:4) The Final Resurrections (Romans 6:5; 1Corinthians 15) Resurrection Impact (Ephesians 1:16-23; 2Corinthians 5:14-21) Resurrection and You Romans 8:28-39 God loves you, and wants you to be with Him in eternity. John 1:1, 14 and 18 In Jesus, we understand more fully the love that God has for us. God loves you, and God wants you! Luke 15:11-20 We see the compassion of the Father for the sinful son. He wanted his son home with Him and did not care about all that took him away. Luke 15:21-32 Your Father God wants you and rejoices over you when you repent. Luke 15:1-10 Two other illustrations that express God’s attitude toward you Luke 7:36-50 The love that this woman shows was the consequence, not the cause, of her salvation. Romans 4:23- 25; 5:8-11 The resurrection is the proof that God wants you and that He loves you. Acts 1:22 Must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. 2:31 ... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=470 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=470 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Resurrection and You The First Resurrection (Romans 1:4) The Final Resurrections (Romans 6:5; 1Corinthians 15) Resurrection Impact (Ephesians 1:16-23; 2Corinthians 5:14-21) Resurrection and You Romans 8:28-39 God loves you, and wants you to be with Him in eternity. John 1:1, 14 and 18 In Jesus, we understand more fully the love that God has for us. God loves you, and God wants you! Luke 15:11-20 We see the compassion of the Father for the sinful son. He wanted his son home with Him and did not care about all that took him away. Luke 15:21-32 Your Father God wants you and rejoices over you when you repent. Luke 15:1-10 Two other illustrations that express God’s attitude toward you Luke 7:36-50 The love that this woman shows was the consequence, not the cause, of her salvation. Romans 4:23- 25; 5:8-11 The resurrection is the proof that God wants you and that He loves you. Acts 1:22 Must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. 2:31 ... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Ephesians 1:19-2:7; 1 Peter 3:21-22 Christ’s resurrection is inextricably linked to his ascension. God has exalted Christ to the highest position of authority in the universe, far above every other authority and power structure. This cosmic reordering enables Christ to be head of the church—his body. This means that we no longer need to dance to the beat of this world as slaves to our own fleshly lusts. A new option is now available: grace, salvation, hope. Colossians 1:12-20; 2:9-10, 15 Christ’s exaltation is so big the only word that can adequately describe it is “creation”—a new creation. In Christ, through Christ, for Christ…all things were created. New creation is all about Christ who is the co-creator of this new realm of authority. He is at the top, the firstborn, the one who is before everything, the one who holds it all together. If we continue in the faith, we remain in the domain of the beloved Son; otherwise, we sink... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=469 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=469 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan Resurrection Impact Ephesians 1:19-2:7; 1 Peter 3:21-22 Christ’s resurrection is inextricably linked to his ascension. God has exalted Christ to the highest position of authority in the universe, far above every other authority and power structure. This cosmic reordering enables Christ to be head of the church—his body. This means that we no longer need to dance to the beat of this world as slaves to our own fleshly lusts. A new option is now available: grace, salvation, hope. Colossians 1:12-20; 2:9-10, 15 Christ’s exaltation is so big the only word that can adequately describe it is “creation”—a new creation. In Christ, through Christ, for Christ…all things were created. New creation is all about Christ who is the co-creator of this new realm of authority. He is at the top, the firstborn, the one who is before everything, the one who holds it all together. If we continue in the faith, we remain in the domain of the beloved Son; otherwise, we sink... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The Scriptures revealed the truth about the Messiah − that he would die for sins, he would be buried, and he would be raised from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:5-11 Over 500 eyewitnesses saw the resurrected Christ, and this truth was preached. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Apparently, some were saying that there is no resurrection of the dead. If there is no resurrection and if Christ is not raised from the dead, our faith is vain, and we have a false hope. 1 Corinthians 15:20 However, Christ has been raised from the dead and has become the “first fruits” of those who sleep. He is the firstborn from the dead. He’s the first; others will follow (Rom 8:11, 29; Col 1:18; Rev 1:5). 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 In Adam, all died. In Christ, all will be made alive. Everyone will be raised from the dead, either in the resurrection of the just or in the resurrection of the unjust. 1 Corinthians 15:23-28 There is an order. Christ was... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=468 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=468 Sun, 7 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright The Final Resurrections 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The Scriptures revealed the truth about the Messiah − that he would die for sins, he would be buried, and he would be raised from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:5-11 Over 500 eyewitnesses saw the resurrected Christ, and this truth was preached. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Apparently, some were saying that there is no resurrection of the dead. If there is no resurrection and if Christ is not raised from the dead, our faith is vain, and we have a false hope. 1 Corinthians 15:20 However, Christ has been raised from the dead and has become the “first fruits” of those who sleep. He is the firstborn from the dead. He’s the first; others will follow (Rom 8:11, 29; Col 1:18; Rev 1:5). 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 In Adam, all died. In Christ, all will be made alive. Everyone will be raised from the dead, either in the resurrection of the just or in the resurrection of the unjust. 1 Corinthians 15:23-28 There is an order. Christ was... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Isaiah 53:9 - His body was with a rich man in death. Mt 27:57-60; John 19:39-42 Matthew 12:40 says three days and three nights (72 hours); Mark 8:31 states – “after three days rise again;” and Matthew16:21 says – “he will be raised on the third day." He died about 3PM; so, three days and three nights would end about 3PM on the third day. The completion of 72 hours would still be on the third day. Matthew 28:1-4 - The actual resurrection is not recorded because, according to 1Corinthains 15:51, it is a mystery. The guards were placed there so that no one could steal the body and start communicating that he was raised as he said he would be. The guards later were paid off not to tell the truth about what happened. Matthew 28:11 Matthew 28:1 The weekly Sabbath was Saturday, so when these women were at the tomb at dawn on the first day of the week, it was early Sunday morning which means Jesus was up already. He died on Wednesday and arose on... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=467 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=467 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan The First Resurrection Isaiah 53:9 - His body was with a rich man in death. Mt 27:57-60; John 19:39-42 Matthew 12:40 says three days and three nights (72 hours); Mark 8:31 states – “after three days rise again;” and Matthew16:21 says – “he will be raised on the third day." He died about 3PM; so, three days and three nights would end about 3PM on the third day. The completion of 72 hours would still be on the third day. Matthew 28:1-4 - The actual resurrection is not recorded because, according to 1Corinthains 15:51, it is a mystery. The guards were placed there so that no one could steal the body and start communicating that he was raised as he said he would be. The guards later were paid off not to tell the truth about what happened. Matthew 28:11 Matthew 28:1 The weekly Sabbath was Saturday, so when these women were at the tomb at dawn on the first day of the week, it was early Sunday morning which means Jesus was up already. He died on Wednesday and arose on... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons In order rightly to comprehend Jesus’ suffering and death, a careful comparison of all four Gospels is necessary. The most common understanding and communication on this subject has been very slipshod with focus upon only one of the Gospels and, in some cases, with information completely fabricated. For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has been the standard-bearer in this regard. The word “Easter” comes from the goddess of the Anglo-Saxons named Eostre. She is the goddess of the dawn and was worshipped in the spring by pagans in Northern Europe and the British Isles. Traditional teaching is that the last supper was the Passover meal. The Scriptures teach that the Passover was the day Jesus died and that he was the Passover lamb. Most celebrate Jesus’ death on “Good Friday” and his resurrection on “Easter” Sunday morning. Matthew 12:40 clearly states Jesus was in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=466 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=466 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Jesus' Sacrifice In order rightly to comprehend Jesus’ suffering and death, a careful comparison of all four Gospels is necessary. The most common understanding and communication on this subject has been very slipshod with focus upon only one of the Gospels and, in some cases, with information completely fabricated. For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has been the standard-bearer in this regard. The word “Easter” comes from the goddess of the Anglo-Saxons named Eostre. She is the goddess of the dawn and was worshipped in the spring by pagans in Northern Europe and the British Isles. Traditional teaching is that the last supper was the Passover meal. The Scriptures teach that the Passover was the day Jesus died and that he was the Passover lamb. Most celebrate Jesus’ death on “Good Friday” and his resurrection on “Easter” Sunday morning. Matthew 12:40 clearly states Jesus was in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons initial narrative (Mark 11.1-11) - Hosanna is “Save now”, rejoicing! jubilation! excitement! - turn to Zechariah 9 examples of Jesus telling people not to tell about him (messianic secret) 1. Demon in Synagogue at Capernaum (Mark 1.21-28) 2. Raising Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5.21-24, 35-43) 3. Peter’s Confession (Mark 8.27-30) 4. So, casting out spirits he told them “shhhh don’t tell”; healing people like Jairus’ daughter he said “shhh don’t tell who I am”; even his own disciples he said “shhh don’t tell”; ALL THAT CHANGED WHEN HE ENTERED JERUSALEM the triumphal entry as revealing the ultimate secret - JESUS IS MESSIAH! But what is a “Messiah?” - is it a sensai like Woo who teaches spin-jitsu? - is it a power ranger megazord robot? - is it an ariEL sea horse?... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=465 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=465 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan The "Secret" Messiah initial narrative (Mark 11.1-11) - Hosanna is “Save now”, rejoicing! jubilation! excitement! - turn to Zechariah 9 examples of Jesus telling people not to tell about him (messianic secret) 1. Demon in Synagogue at Capernaum (Mark 1.21-28) 2. Raising Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5.21-24, 35-43) 3. Peter’s Confession (Mark 8.27-30) 4. So, casting out spirits he told them “shhhh don’t tell”; healing people like Jairus’ daughter he said “shhh don’t tell who I am”; even his own disciples he said “shhh don’t tell”; ALL THAT CHANGED WHEN HE ENTERED JERUSALEM the triumphal entry as revealing the ultimate secret - JESUS IS MESSIAH! But what is a “Messiah?” - is it a sensai like Woo who teaches spin-jitsu? - is it a power ranger megazord robot? - is it an ariEL sea horse?... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ” Philippians 3:10 – “The fellowship of His sufferings;” “conformed to His death” How can one be crucified, conformed to death, and yet still be alive? What cross did Christ bear? Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus. The Gospel of John gives more insight. John 19:17 “He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.” To bear a cross can mean more than the physical act of carrying a wooden cross. Luke 14:27; Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38 Isaiah 53:6; Colossians 2:14 Our iniquities were laid on Christ. He nailed these things to his cross. The cross Christ bore included the sins of all mankind. He carried the weight of the salvation of the world. ... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=464 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=464 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright Crucified with Christ Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ” Philippians 3:10 – “The fellowship of His sufferings;” “conformed to His death” How can one be crucified, conformed to death, and yet still be alive? What cross did Christ bear? Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus. The Gospel of John gives more insight. John 19:17 “He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.” To bear a cross can mean more than the physical act of carrying a wooden cross. Luke 14:27; Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38 Isaiah 53:6; Colossians 2:14 Our iniquities were laid on Christ. He nailed these things to his cross. The cross Christ bore included the sins of all mankind. He carried the weight of the salvation of the world. ... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Part one - SASA, part two - Speak Good Words, and part three - Ambassadors Matthew 5:13-16 – The qualifiers for salt and light are the beatitudes – humility, mourning, meekness, hunger and thirst after righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peace makers, and rejoicing under persecution. When we live accordingly, we have the impact of salt and light. Salt represents a preserving quality. Your presence has impact because the blessing of God goes with you. Philippians 2:3-16 We are the lights of the world. Ephesians 5:5-20 As we walk rightly, we are light. We must be careful not to fellowship with darkness because it will quickly overcome the light in you. 1Peter 2:1-5 Non-Christians are self focused; young Christians struggle to transition from self to God focus. Mature Christians understand the purpose of life is to glorify God, to please Him. 1Peter 2:12 The aim of our life is not to please self but God and to help others to glorify... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=463 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=463 Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Light of the World 3: Glory Givers Part one - SASA, part two - Speak Good Words, and part three - Ambassadors Matthew 5:13-16 – The qualifiers for salt and light are the beatitudes – humility, mourning, meekness, hunger and thirst after righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peace makers, and rejoicing under persecution. When we live accordingly, we have the impact of salt and light. Salt represents a preserving quality. Your presence has impact because the blessing of God goes with you. Philippians 2:3-16 We are the lights of the world. Ephesians 5:5-20 As we walk rightly, we are light. We must be careful not to fellowship with darkness because it will quickly overcome the light in you. 1Peter 2:1-5 Non-Christians are self focused; young Christians struggle to transition from self to God focus. Mature Christians understand the purpose of life is to glorify God, to please Him. 1Peter 2:12 The aim of our life is not to please self but God and to help others to glorify... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons This book is a very personal plea to Philemon to accept and forgive Onesimus, his runaway slave who wronged him. This book shows us how to practice our faith with love. Philemon 1-3 Greeting 4-7 Philemon was a wonderful believer who demonstrated great love and faith. Verses 8-21 Paul’s plea for Onesimus 8 Paul could have commanded obedience, but for “love’s sake” (the benefit of love), I beseech you. 10 Onesimus was a runaway slave who Paul won to the Lord when he was in prison. 11-14 He sent Onesimus back, so things could be set right. 15 All this may have been for a reason. 16 Onesimus was not just a slave but now a brother. You will be together for eternity. 17-19 Whatever he owes you, I will repay. 20, 21 Refresh my life as you have refreshed the others around you. I know you will do this with your whole heart. 22 Pray I am released from prison so I can be with you. This book is a real example of how we... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=462 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=462 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John McCave Rev. John McCave Philemon This book is a very personal plea to Philemon to accept and forgive Onesimus, his runaway slave who wronged him. This book shows us how to practice our faith with love. Philemon 1-3 Greeting 4-7 Philemon was a wonderful believer who demonstrated great love and faith. Verses 8-21 Paul’s plea for Onesimus 8 Paul could have commanded obedience, but for “love’s sake” (the benefit of love), I beseech you. 10 Onesimus was a runaway slave who Paul won to the Lord when he was in prison. 11-14 He sent Onesimus back, so things could be set right. 15 All this may have been for a reason. 16 Onesimus was not just a slave but now a brother. You will be together for eternity. 17-19 Whatever he owes you, I will repay. 20, 21 Refresh my life as you have refreshed the others around you. I know you will do this with your whole heart. 22 Pray I am released from prison so I can be with you. This book is a real example of how we... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Matthew 5:13-16 Your presence represents a godly influence. The place you are at home, school, work, or church is better for your having been there. Some people’s presence adds nothing good or bad. Some bring darkness and evil, but you bring goodness and light. When you are here, we are better. What we speak: • Affects our own confidence and faith • Sways how others think and believe about us • May influence how others think and believe about themselves • Can shape how others view God It Affects Our Own Confidence and Faith (Romans 10:9 &10; Hebrews 4:13; 10:23); 1John 1:7; Ac 19:18 Our confession has powerful sway on our faith. What we confess affirms what we believe. At times, it seals our conviction and faith. The devil cannot read our minds, but he can read our actions and hear our words. Proverbs 12:15; 19:20 We all need to confess the negatives we battle with and receive godly counsel. We do not need to tell everyone in... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=461 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=461 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Light of the World 2: Speak Good Words Matthew 5:13-16 Your presence represents a godly influence. The place you are at home, school, work, or church is better for your having been there. Some people’s presence adds nothing good or bad. Some bring darkness and evil, but you bring goodness and light. When you are here, we are better. What we speak: • Affects our own confidence and faith • Sways how others think and believe about us • May influence how others think and believe about themselves • Can shape how others view God It Affects Our Own Confidence and Faith (Romans 10:9 &10; Hebrews 4:13; 10:23); 1John 1:7; Ac 19:18 Our confession has powerful sway on our faith. What we confess affirms what we believe. At times, it seals our conviction and faith. The devil cannot read our minds, but he can read our actions and hear our words. Proverbs 12:15; 19:20 We all need to confess the negatives we battle with and receive godly counsel. We do not need to tell everyone in... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Colossians 1:13, 14, 19-22 Ephesians 4:22-24 The new you is created in righteousness, holiness of truth. Romans 6:1-ff Died, buried, raised – they have all been done for you. You came from the factory dead in sins, and you were born again alive and righteous. 2Corintians 5:17 and 18 - Old passed away; all things new Matthew 5:13- 16 - You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world. 1Peter 2:9-10 – A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, the people of God New You - Thinking - Old You What does your inner talk tell you? How do you view yourself? Do you tell yourself you are a son of God, righteous, holy, justified, redeemed, and blameless? Is your talk – loser; stupid; ugly; dumb; I can’t do anything right; it is my fault; I am the one to blame; guilty; unlovable; unimportant; trapped; I can never change? Romans 12: 2 - What is your inner talk? 1Peter 5:8... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=460 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=460 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Light of the World 1: SASA Colossians 1:13, 14, 19-22 Ephesians 4:22-24 The new you is created in righteousness, holiness of truth. Romans 6:1-ff Died, buried, raised – they have all been done for you. You came from the factory dead in sins, and you were born again alive and righteous. 2Corintians 5:17 and 18 - Old passed away; all things new Matthew 5:13- 16 - You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world. 1Peter 2:9-10 – A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, the people of God New You - Thinking - Old You What does your inner talk tell you? How do you view yourself? Do you tell yourself you are a son of God, righteous, holy, justified, redeemed, and blameless? Is your talk – loser; stupid; ugly; dumb; I can’t do anything right; it is my fault; I am the one to blame; guilty; unlovable; unimportant; trapped; I can never change? Romans 12: 2 - What is your inner talk? 1Peter 5:8... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Vision Daniel 7:1-8 Vision of the four beasts: a lion, a bear, a leopard, a dreadful beast, little horn Daniel 7:9-12 The Ancient of Days passes judgment against the dreadful beast. Daniel 7:13-14 The Son of Man rules over all peoples forever. Daniel 7:15 Daniel’s response Interpretation Daniel 7:16-18 First clarification – the beasts are kings, but saints will receive a Kingdom and rule forever. Daniel 7:19-27 Second clarification – the fourth kingdom and the little horn who persecutes the saints Daniel 7:28 Daniel’s response The Saints Will Reign Matthew 19:28; 20:21-23; 1 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 2:26-27; 5:9-10; 20:6 Kingdom Driven Luke 4:43; Matthew... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=459 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=459 Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan Heaven Is Not My Home Vision Daniel 7:1-8 Vision of the four beasts: a lion, a bear, a leopard, a dreadful beast, little horn Daniel 7:9-12 The Ancient of Days passes judgment against the dreadful beast. Daniel 7:13-14 The Son of Man rules over all peoples forever. Daniel 7:15 Daniel’s response Interpretation Daniel 7:16-18 First clarification – the beasts are kings, but saints will receive a Kingdom and rule forever. Daniel 7:19-27 Second clarification – the fourth kingdom and the little horn who persecutes the saints Daniel 7:28 Daniel’s response The Saints Will Reign Matthew 19:28; 20:21-23; 1 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 2:26-27; 5:9-10; 20:6 Kingdom Driven Luke 4:43; Matthew... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Ps 24:1-6; Ps. 50:7-14 We give because we can − we have a rich Father. Prov 3:9 Give the best, and make it a priority. James 1: 22 “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” Mal 3:8-12 God says to prove Him in this area. Mat 6:1- 4 We give not to be seen by men. Luke 6:36 - 38 Be generous in all our giving (mercy, forgiveness, etc.). Luke 12:13 - 33 What will you do with your abundance? Store it away? Luke 12:34 Where is your treasure? Luke 20:45-47; 21:1-4 Widow gave a lot (for her). 1 Cor. 4:1 and 2, 7 What do you have that you didn’t receive? 2 Cor 8:11-15 Not just good intention, but follow through 2 Cor 8:19-24 Have integrity. Be beyond reproach. 2 Cor. 9:1-6 They had planned to give. This purpose was in their hearts to do. 2 Cor 9:7 Don’t give reluctantly or under compulsion. Follow through on what you planned to give. (1 Chron... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=458 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=458 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Mrs. Mimi Finnegan Mrs. Mimi Finnegan Giving Ps 24:1-6; Ps. 50:7-14 We give because we can − we have a rich Father. Prov 3:9 Give the best, and make it a priority. James 1: 22 “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” Mal 3:8-12 God says to prove Him in this area. Mat 6:1- 4 We give not to be seen by men. Luke 6:36 - 38 Be generous in all our giving (mercy, forgiveness, etc.). Luke 12:13 - 33 What will you do with your abundance? Store it away? Luke 12:34 Where is your treasure? Luke 20:45-47; 21:1-4 Widow gave a lot (for her). 1 Cor. 4:1 and 2, 7 What do you have that you didn’t receive? 2 Cor 8:11-15 Not just good intention, but follow through 2 Cor 8:19-24 Have integrity. Be beyond reproach. 2 Cor. 9:1-6 They had planned to give. This purpose was in their hearts to do. 2 Cor 9:7 Don’t give reluctantly or under compulsion. Follow through on what you planned to give. (1 Chron... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1Corinthians 12:12-ff God designed the Church to be an interdependent body just like the human body. Ephesians 5:21-33 Marriage also provides an example of the Church. We are in an interdependent relationship that assists us in our individual walks with God. Mark 12:28-31; Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:14; 1John 4:11-21 If we love God, we are to love our brother also which is impossible without fellowship. Hebrews 10:19-25 The fight within and without is intense. All of us need the encouragement that we gain from each other. The strength, experiences, and faith of a brother can really help in our time of need. Galatians 6:1-10 Some burdens we must bear alone, but the design of the body is such that we can help each other with some of the burdens. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Self-deception is very difficult to get out of, so the helping hand of a willing brother can really help. We can also provide help for others if we are connected and not isolated. Ephesians... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=457 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=457 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan We Need Each Other 1Corinthians 12:12-ff God designed the Church to be an interdependent body just like the human body. Ephesians 5:21-33 Marriage also provides an example of the Church. We are in an interdependent relationship that assists us in our individual walks with God. Mark 12:28-31; Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:14; 1John 4:11-21 If we love God, we are to love our brother also which is impossible without fellowship. Hebrews 10:19-25 The fight within and without is intense. All of us need the encouragement that we gain from each other. The strength, experiences, and faith of a brother can really help in our time of need. Galatians 6:1-10 Some burdens we must bear alone, but the design of the body is such that we can help each other with some of the burdens. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Self-deception is very difficult to get out of, so the helping hand of a willing brother can really help. We can also provide help for others if we are connected and not isolated. Ephesians... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Ps 119:140; Pr 30:5; Ps 19:7-9 The Word of God is pure; it’s perfect. Deut 32:4; Is 25:1 God is faithful, and His way is perfect. Ps 12:6; Ps 18:30 The Word of God has stood the test of time. It has been tested and tried. 1 Pet 1:23-25 Men have come and gone; nations have fallen, but we still have the Word of God. The Word of God has been tested since the very beginning. Does God really mean what He says? Satan tempted Eve asking, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?’” (Gen 3:1). Jesus, God’s Son, was also tempted as to the integrity of God’s Word (Matthew 3:16-17; 4:1-4). This has always been the question posed to mankind: Is God’s Word really true? 2 Timothy 3:16 The Scriptures, the Bible, contain God’s Word. They are inspired by God. They are “God-breathed.” 2 Peter 1:20-21 It is God’s Word, not the words of men. It was not an act of... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=456 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=456 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright The Word of God: Tested and True Ps 119:140; Pr 30:5; Ps 19:7-9 The Word of God is pure; it’s perfect. Deut 32:4; Is 25:1 God is faithful, and His way is perfect. Ps 12:6; Ps 18:30 The Word of God has stood the test of time. It has been tested and tried. 1 Pet 1:23-25 Men have come and gone; nations have fallen, but we still have the Word of God. The Word of God has been tested since the very beginning. Does God really mean what He says? Satan tempted Eve asking, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?’” (Gen 3:1). Jesus, God’s Son, was also tempted as to the integrity of God’s Word (Matthew 3:16-17; 4:1-4). This has always been the question posed to mankind: Is God’s Word really true? 2 Timothy 3:16 The Scriptures, the Bible, contain God’s Word. They are inspired by God. They are “God-breathed.” 2 Peter 1:20-21 It is God’s Word, not the words of men. It was not an act of... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1John 3:8-11 God’s message to humanity from the very beginning has been to love one another. 12 – Genesis 4:1-15 We do not determine the right way to love God; rather, we love Him as He tells us to do. We are also to love Him with the right attitude. Cain did it his own way, but Abel did it God’s way. 1John 3:12-18 Love is more than noble intentions; it must also include godly action. 1John 4:7 - Do you want to know God? Love is not optional. 8 - “Born of God” and godly behavior are convincingly connected throughout the epistle of 1John. Loving others and knowing God are also persuasively linked together. By the practice of love, we learn to know God more and more, and conversely, a stranger to love is a stranger to knowing God. The difference between knowing and not knowing God is loving one another. The phrase “God is love” is not interchangeable with “love is God.” Our self-contrived impression of love... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=454 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=454 Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Love Like God 1John 3:8-11 God’s message to humanity from the very beginning has been to love one another. 12 – Genesis 4:1-15 We do not determine the right way to love God; rather, we love Him as He tells us to do. We are also to love Him with the right attitude. Cain did it his own way, but Abel did it God’s way. 1John 3:12-18 Love is more than noble intentions; it must also include godly action. 1John 4:7 - Do you want to know God? Love is not optional. 8 - “Born of God” and godly behavior are convincingly connected throughout the epistle of 1John. Loving others and knowing God are also persuasively linked together. By the practice of love, we learn to know God more and more, and conversely, a stranger to love is a stranger to knowing God. The difference between knowing and not knowing God is loving one another. The phrase “God is love” is not interchangeable with “love is God.” Our self-contrived impression of love... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Three major topics handled in this chapter are: 1) resurrection of Jesus, 2) resurrection of the just, 3) transformation of those who are alive when he returns. 2 – The resurrection is the core of the gospel (Romans 1:3 and 4; 2Timothy 2:18). Man’s salvation and the believer’s hope are based upon the resurrection. “If” is a small word with huge ramifications (Romans 11:22; Colossians 1:23; Hebrews 3:6, 7, 14; 10:38). “If” means in the event that, allowing that, on the assumption that, on condition that. 4 – Like Jonah, Jesus was dead for three days and three nights (Matthew 12:39 and 40), and he got up on the third day because he died about 3pm. 8 – Other post resurrection appearances are noted in the Gospels. 20 – A number of people were resurrected from the dead, but only Jesus stayed alive. The dead are referred to as “them that slept” (1Thessalonians 4:13). Sleep is a natural, temporary, and... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=453 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=453 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15) Three major topics handled in this chapter are: 1) resurrection of Jesus, 2) resurrection of the just, 3) transformation of those who are alive when he returns. 2 – The resurrection is the core of the gospel (Romans 1:3 and 4; 2Timothy 2:18). Man’s salvation and the believer’s hope are based upon the resurrection. “If” is a small word with huge ramifications (Romans 11:22; Colossians 1:23; Hebrews 3:6, 7, 14; 10:38). “If” means in the event that, allowing that, on the assumption that, on condition that. 4 – Like Jonah, Jesus was dead for three days and three nights (Matthew 12:39 and 40), and he got up on the third day because he died about 3pm. 8 – Other post resurrection appearances are noted in the Gospels. 20 – A number of people were resurrected from the dead, but only Jesus stayed alive. The dead are referred to as “them that slept” (1Thessalonians 4:13). Sleep is a natural, temporary, and... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Luke 1:5-25 - Zacharias and the angel Barren women and the redemption of Israel illustrate man’s impotence or futility compared to God’s miraculous and merciful provision − Sarah (Genesis 18), Rebekah (Genesis 25), Rachel (Genesis 30), the mother of Samson (Judges 13), Hannah (1Samuel 1 and 2) and Elizabeth. Luke 1: 26-38 Gabriel and Mary Luke 1:32 The Davidic dynasty − 2Samuel 7:8-16; 1Chron 17:13 and 14; Psalm 89 Before he is conceived, after he is born, at his death, and before his ascension, the king aspect is emphasized. Matthew 1:18-25 - Joseph and the angel 1:23 - Isaiah 7:14 The Masoretic text has this as “young maiden” or “young woman” and not “virgin.” Nowhere else in the Scriptures is any indication that God would create seed within Mary; therefore, it was a mystery. Luke 1:39-56 - Mary visits Elizabeth. Luke 1:57-80 - John is born. Luke 2:1-7 - Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem Luke... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=455 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=455 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan The Birth of Christ in Light of the Covenants Luke 1:5-25 - Zacharias and the angel Barren women and the redemption of Israel illustrate man’s impotence or futility compared to God’s miraculous and merciful provision − Sarah (Genesis 18), Rebekah (Genesis 25), Rachel (Genesis 30), the mother of Samson (Judges 13), Hannah (1Samuel 1 and 2) and Elizabeth. Luke 1: 26-38 Gabriel and Mary Luke 1:32 The Davidic dynasty − 2Samuel 7:8-16; 1Chron 17:13 and 14; Psalm 89 Before he is conceived, after he is born, at his death, and before his ascension, the king aspect is emphasized. Matthew 1:18-25 - Joseph and the angel 1:23 - Isaiah 7:14 The Masoretic text has this as “young maiden” or “young woman” and not “virgin.” Nowhere else in the Scriptures is any indication that God would create seed within Mary; therefore, it was a mystery. Luke 1:39-56 - Mary visits Elizabeth. Luke 1:57-80 - John is born. Luke 2:1-7 - Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem Luke... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Luke 1:5 – Herod the great (37-4 BC) The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions of which Abijah’s was the eighth, according to 1Chronicles 24. Each division was on duty twice a year for a week each time. Elizabeth’s father was also a priest from the line of Aaron. 7 – In their culture, not having a child was considered a disgrace, especially not having a son who would be the family heir. People believed the blessing of childbearing was withheld because of the husband’s or wife’s sins. 10 – According to the Mishnah, a priest could not offer incense more than once in his entire lifetime, and some priests never did receive the privilege. Thus, this was the most important moment in the life of Zechariah. Altar of incense Exodus 30:1-10; Psalm 141:1 and 2; Revelation 5:8; 8:3 and 4 13 - John means “the Lord is gracious.” The name is not in the Old Testament. Perhaps because of John Hyrcanus, the... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=452 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=452 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan John the Baptist Luke 1:5 – Herod the great (37-4 BC) The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions of which Abijah’s was the eighth, according to 1Chronicles 24. Each division was on duty twice a year for a week each time. Elizabeth’s father was also a priest from the line of Aaron. 7 – In their culture, not having a child was considered a disgrace, especially not having a son who would be the family heir. People believed the blessing of childbearing was withheld because of the husband’s or wife’s sins. 10 – According to the Mishnah, a priest could not offer incense more than once in his entire lifetime, and some priests never did receive the privilege. Thus, this was the most important moment in the life of Zechariah. Altar of incense Exodus 30:1-10; Psalm 141:1 and 2; Revelation 5:8; 8:3 and 4 13 - John means “the Lord is gracious.” The name is not in the Old Testament. Perhaps because of John Hyrcanus, the... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Sometimes when Christians just go with the flow, horrible things happen (crusades, inquisition, Rwanda, American slavery). Scripture teaches us to resist taking the shape of the age in which we live and to recognize a separation between the church and the world (Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17; James 4:4). Hanukkah is the story of courageous resistance to an empire that tried forcibly to convert everyone to polytheism. Against impossible odds, a rag-tag group of revolutionaries with zeal for God’s Scripture in their hearts took on the Seleucid Empire and won their independence. “Even if every nation living in the king’s dominions obeys him, each forsaking its ancestral religion to conform to his decrees, I, my sons, and my brothers will still follow the covenant of our ancestors.” –Mattathias Jesus went to Jerusalem during Hanukkah (John... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=451 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=451 Sun, 9 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev Sean Finnegan Rev Sean Finnegan Hanukkah: Going against the Flow Sometimes when Christians just go with the flow, horrible things happen (crusades, inquisition, Rwanda, American slavery). Scripture teaches us to resist taking the shape of the age in which we live and to recognize a separation between the church and the world (Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17; James 4:4). Hanukkah is the story of courageous resistance to an empire that tried forcibly to convert everyone to polytheism. Against impossible odds, a rag-tag group of revolutionaries with zeal for God’s Scripture in their hearts took on the Seleucid Empire and won their independence. “Even if every nation living in the king’s dominions obeys him, each forsaking its ancestral religion to conform to his decrees, I, my sons, and my brothers will still follow the covenant of our ancestors.” –Mattathias Jesus went to Jerusalem during Hanukkah (John... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Isaiah 7:10-16 – Matthew 2:18-23 Virgin would bear a son. Luke 1:26-38 Many children were conceived by a virgin, but only one like Mary. Isaiah 37:31 – Matthew 1:1, 2 and 16 House of Judah Isaiah 11:1-5, 10 – Romans 15:7-12; Matthew 1:1, 5, 6, 16 Root of Jesse According to 1Samuel 16, Jesse had 8 sons, but this one was to come from David. Isaiah 9:6 &7; 16:5 – Matthew 1:1, 2,6,16 From the house of David Micah 5:2 – Matthew Born in Bethlehem Hosea 11:1 – Matthew 2:14-15 Out of Egypt Isaiah 9:1and 2 – Matthew 2:22 and 23; 4:13-16 From Nazareth of Galilee Isaiah 40:1-5 – Luke 3:1-6; Matthew 3:1-3 Jesus would be preceded by a prophet. Isaiah 53:4 – Matthew 8:17 Took our infirmities and diseases Isaiah 49:6; 42:1-6 – Matthew 12:14-21 Mission would include Gentiles. Isaiah 61:1 and 2 – Luke 4:16-21 His ministry foretold Isaiah 29:18; 35:5 and 6... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=450 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=450 Sun, 2 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Isaiah and Jesus Isaiah 7:10-16 – Matthew 2:18-23 Virgin would bear a son. Luke 1:26-38 Many children were conceived by a virgin, but only one like Mary. Isaiah 37:31 – Matthew 1:1, 2 and 16 House of Judah Isaiah 11:1-5, 10 – Romans 15:7-12; Matthew 1:1, 5, 6, 16 Root of Jesse According to 1Samuel 16, Jesse had 8 sons, but this one was to come from David. Isaiah 9:6 &7; 16:5 – Matthew 1:1, 2,6,16 From the house of David Micah 5:2 – Matthew Born in Bethlehem Hosea 11:1 – Matthew 2:14-15 Out of Egypt Isaiah 9:1and 2 – Matthew 2:22 and 23; 4:13-16 From Nazareth of Galilee Isaiah 40:1-5 – Luke 3:1-6; Matthew 3:1-3 Jesus would be preceded by a prophet. Isaiah 53:4 – Matthew 8:17 Took our infirmities and diseases Isaiah 49:6; 42:1-6 – Matthew 12:14-21 Mission would include Gentiles. Isaiah 61:1 and 2 – Luke 4:16-21 His ministry foretold Isaiah 29:18; 35:5 and 6... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons I Peter 2.15-20 How do I do this? Christ is given as our example. I Peter 2.21-25 Psalm 14 – We have been set free by Christ. Galatians 4 and 5 - We need no longer to be slaves to sin. Pray / ask Matthew 7.7-14 Perfect (complete, having reached its end) Matthew 5.43-48 Prove it / live it Malachi 3.8-18; Matthew 19.19-26 Peace Colossians 3.15-16 Preach 2 Thessalonians 3.1-5 Proceed Romans 8.5-ff 1 John 3.1, 10, 17-18; 4.7 Jude... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=449 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=449 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Thom Riley Rev. Thom Riley Thanks-Giving-Living I Peter 2.15-20 How do I do this? Christ is given as our example. I Peter 2.21-25 Psalm 14 – We have been set free by Christ. Galatians 4 and 5 - We need no longer to be slaves to sin. Pray / ask Matthew 7.7-14 Perfect (complete, having reached its end) Matthew 5.43-48 Prove it / live it Malachi 3.8-18; Matthew 19.19-26 Peace Colossians 3.15-16 Preach 2 Thessalonians 3.1-5 Proceed Romans 8.5-ff 1 John 3.1, 10, 17-18; 4.7 Jude... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons “Redeemed” means to release on receipt of ransom; liberate by payment of ransom to buy back; repurchase; to get or to win back; to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental; to be freed from the consequences of sin. The redemption of Israel from Egypt provides insight to our redemption. Exodus 1:13-16; 5:1-4, 17 Their bondage was horrific slavery. Exodus 6:5-8 “Redemption” was introduced for the first time. Exodus 13:13-15 Yahweh redeemed them by His grace and mercy. They did nothing to free themselves, but there was a cost. Deuteronomy 7:8 and 9; 13:5 They were never to forget that Yahweh redeemed them from the house of slavery. Micah 6:4 “I brought you up from the land of Egypt and ransomed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron and Miriam.”Romans 3:10-19 Our land of bondage, house of slavery Ephesians 2:1-3 We were slaves to the devil and our own lust. Ephesians... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=448 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=448 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Redeemed and Thankful “Redeemed” means to release on receipt of ransom; liberate by payment of ransom to buy back; repurchase; to get or to win back; to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental; to be freed from the consequences of sin. The redemption of Israel from Egypt provides insight to our redemption. Exodus 1:13-16; 5:1-4, 17 Their bondage was horrific slavery. Exodus 6:5-8 “Redemption” was introduced for the first time. Exodus 13:13-15 Yahweh redeemed them by His grace and mercy. They did nothing to free themselves, but there was a cost. Deuteronomy 7:8 and 9; 13:5 They were never to forget that Yahweh redeemed them from the house of slavery. Micah 6:4 “I brought you up from the land of Egypt and ransomed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron and Miriam.”Romans 3:10-19 Our land of bondage, house of slavery Ephesians 2:1-3 We were slaves to the devil and our own lust. Ephesians... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1 Tim 2:1 1and 2 Eph6:18 and 19 Eph 3:11 God has a purpose for the ages and He constantly reassures us that it will come to pass. Is 46:5-13 did God select the world leaders? Ps 115:9-16 Ps 118:1-9 we trust Yahweh not princes Israel trusted Assyria and Egypt to no good avail 1 Tim 2:3-6 with our hand we can show rejection, friendship, disgust, receiving praying and surrender Heb 10:19- 22; Isaiah 1:10-20; 59:1-8 2 Tim 2:6 without wrath and doubting Mt 15:19 "for out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. Mr 7:21 "for from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, Lu 2:35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." Lu 5:22 but Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, "why are you reasoning in your hearts? Lu 6:8 but he knew what they were... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=447 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=447 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Pray 1 Tim 2:1 1and 2 Eph6:18 and 19 Eph 3:11 God has a purpose for the ages and He constantly reassures us that it will come to pass. Is 46:5-13 did God select the world leaders? Ps 115:9-16 Ps 118:1-9 we trust Yahweh not princes Israel trusted Assyria and Egypt to no good avail 1 Tim 2:3-6 with our hand we can show rejection, friendship, disgust, receiving praying and surrender Heb 10:19- 22; Isaiah 1:10-20; 59:1-8 2 Tim 2:6 without wrath and doubting Mt 15:19 "for out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. Mr 7:21 "for from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, Lu 2:35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." Lu 5:22 but Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, "why are you reasoning in your hearts? Lu 6:8 but he knew what they were... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Matthew 7:7-12 Jesus’ words on prayer are shocking. Matthew 21:18-21 - Why did he curse the fig tree? Was he in a bad mood? When Jesus said to cast the mountain in the sea, it may have been hyperbole, but there was nothing exaggerated in the cursing of the fig tree. John 14:12-15 Jesus states within his teaching our need to obey and love and again emphasizes the need for prayer. John 15:16 He wants fruit to abound in our lives. John 16: 23 – 27 We pray to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ with the expectations that God will respond to our prayers. Luke 18:1-8 Persistence is necessary, and we are to trust that our Father will do the best for us in His time. Psalms 2 The instruction was to ask. The promise has not yet been fulfilled, but it will be. Luke 18:9-17 – Humility is the disciple’s way of life Philippians 4:6 and 7 “Prayer affects men by affecting God. Prayer moves men because it moves God... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=446 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=446 Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Prayer's Possibilities Matthew 7:7-12 Jesus’ words on prayer are shocking. Matthew 21:18-21 - Why did he curse the fig tree? Was he in a bad mood? When Jesus said to cast the mountain in the sea, it may have been hyperbole, but there was nothing exaggerated in the cursing of the fig tree. John 14:12-15 Jesus states within his teaching our need to obey and love and again emphasizes the need for prayer. John 15:16 He wants fruit to abound in our lives. John 16: 23 – 27 We pray to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ with the expectations that God will respond to our prayers. Luke 18:1-8 Persistence is necessary, and we are to trust that our Father will do the best for us in His time. Psalms 2 The instruction was to ask. The promise has not yet been fulfilled, but it will be. Luke 18:9-17 – Humility is the disciple’s way of life Philippians 4:6 and 7 “Prayer affects men by affecting God. Prayer moves men because it moves God... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Isaiah prophesies about Babylon over 100 years before its rise to world power. Isaiah 47:1 Babylon is designated a virgin. From the context, it means it was immune from the attacks of foreign invaders. From sitting on the world throne, she comes down to sit in the dust. 2 – engaging in the task of the lowest menial slaves 3 – Babylon will be seen for what she really is 4 - Three of Yahweh’s attributes: 1) the Redeemer 2) LORD of hosts 3) Holy One 5 – Babylon was the queen of all the kingdoms in her day as it will be in the end 6 - the reason God judges them is stated. Babylon was unaware of the purposes of the sovereign God and believed that she was in control of her actions. She misused her privilege and opportunity and exhibited cruelty in her dealings, and so she must be humbled. Unaware, Babylon was carrying out the designs and intents of Yahweh, yet her own motives were sinful and corrupt. Daniel 2:2 Nebuchadnezzar’s... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=445 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=445 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Yahweh Rules Isaiah prophesies about Babylon over 100 years before its rise to world power. Isaiah 47:1 Babylon is designated a virgin. From the context, it means it was immune from the attacks of foreign invaders. From sitting on the world throne, she comes down to sit in the dust. 2 – engaging in the task of the lowest menial slaves 3 – Babylon will be seen for what she really is 4 - Three of Yahweh’s attributes: 1) the Redeemer 2) LORD of hosts 3) Holy One 5 – Babylon was the queen of all the kingdoms in her day as it will be in the end 6 - the reason God judges them is stated. Babylon was unaware of the purposes of the sovereign God and believed that she was in control of her actions. She misused her privilege and opportunity and exhibited cruelty in her dealings, and so she must be humbled. Unaware, Babylon was carrying out the designs and intents of Yahweh, yet her own motives were sinful and corrupt. Daniel 2:2 Nebuchadnezzar’s... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Jeremiah 19:1-7 The devil hates humans and wants to ruin their lives. He wants to get in people’s lives when they are children, then he can control them throughout life. Mark 9:35-47 Gehenna of fire was originally the Valley of Hinnom, south of Jerusalem. Mark 9:14-29; Matthew 17:14-21 Lunatic child who was demon possessed Matthew 15:21-28 - Daughter cruelly demon possessed Acts 16:16-18 Young girl All of these children were delivered, but all of them had demons. Some of the ways demons get into children are: Generational influence Exodus 20:5 and 6 Occult involvement Void of emotional boundaries Physically strung out Wallowing in some sin Emotional problems Lack of forgiveness Root of bitterness How to protect our children: Ephesians 6:1-3 Raise your children in the Lord. Matthew 6:9-15 Pray for the... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=444 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=444 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Protect the Children Jeremiah 19:1-7 The devil hates humans and wants to ruin their lives. He wants to get in people’s lives when they are children, then he can control them throughout life. Mark 9:35-47 Gehenna of fire was originally the Valley of Hinnom, south of Jerusalem. Mark 9:14-29; Matthew 17:14-21 Lunatic child who was demon possessed Matthew 15:21-28 - Daughter cruelly demon possessed Acts 16:16-18 Young girl All of these children were delivered, but all of them had demons. Some of the ways demons get into children are: Generational influence Exodus 20:5 and 6 Occult involvement Void of emotional boundaries Physically strung out Wallowing in some sin Emotional problems Lack of forgiveness Root of bitterness How to protect our children: Ephesians 6:1-3 Raise your children in the Lord. Matthew 6:9-15 Pray for the... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of a good shepherd as he faithfully loves, provides for, and protects his sheep. It helps us to understand our need to be shepherded. Without a good shepherd, people suffer great lack and are always wanting - never content. Ezekiel 34:5; Matthew 9:36 Psalm 23:1 We are owned by a good shepherd who withholds no good thing and who knows what we need before we ask. II Corinthians 1:21-22; Ephesians 1:13, 4:30; Psalms 34:9-10 and 84:11; IIChronicles 16:9 Psalm 23:2 We have peace and can be free from the fears of life because Yahweh is with us. Proverbs 3:24-26, Psalms 4:8 and 34:7-8 Psalm 23:3 Jesus is the good shepherd and has been anointed by Yahweh to restore our souls and guide us in the paths of righteousness. John 10:1-15; Isaiah 61:1 Psalm 23:4 Yahweh watches over us 24/7. He is our refuge and strength. He guides us through times of deep darkness. Psalms 121 and 46 Psalm 23:5 Yahweh has prepared a feast... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=442 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=442 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Mrs. Terry Riley Mrs. Terry Riley The Way of a Good Shepherd Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of a good shepherd as he faithfully loves, provides for, and protects his sheep. It helps us to understand our need to be shepherded. Without a good shepherd, people suffer great lack and are always wanting - never content. Ezekiel 34:5; Matthew 9:36 Psalm 23:1 We are owned by a good shepherd who withholds no good thing and who knows what we need before we ask. II Corinthians 1:21-22; Ephesians 1:13, 4:30; Psalms 34:9-10 and 84:11; IIChronicles 16:9 Psalm 23:2 We have peace and can be free from the fears of life because Yahweh is with us. Proverbs 3:24-26, Psalms 4:8 and 34:7-8 Psalm 23:3 Jesus is the good shepherd and has been anointed by Yahweh to restore our souls and guide us in the paths of righteousness. John 10:1-15; Isaiah 61:1 Psalm 23:4 Yahweh watches over us 24/7. He is our refuge and strength. He guides us through times of deep darkness. Psalms 121 and 46 Psalm 23:5 Yahweh has prepared a feast... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons The connection between love and spirit is threefold. First, we experience God’s love for us. Second, the spirit enables us to love God; and third, the spirit gives us the ability to love others as Christ loves us. Romans 5:5-10 While we were in our unholy, pathetic state, God so loved us that He gave His Son to die for us. Much more, we are saved from the wrath to come. Romans 8:14-17 The generosity, love, mercy, grace, goodness, wisdom, and power of God are very evident with the love empowering gift of holy spirit. Galatians 5:13-16 If we walk by the spirit, we will not be overcome with the unloving deeds of the flesh. Philippians 1:12-20 Instead of submitting to the temptations of anger, ingratitude, grumbling about injustice, blaming God or others, or doubting himself, he was thankful that his incarceration had turned out for the greater furtherance of the gospel. He did not take things personally because he did not believe lies about himself. 1Timothy... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=441 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=441 Sun, 7 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Love Connection The connection between love and spirit is threefold. First, we experience God’s love for us. Second, the spirit enables us to love God; and third, the spirit gives us the ability to love others as Christ loves us. Romans 5:5-10 While we were in our unholy, pathetic state, God so loved us that He gave His Son to die for us. Much more, we are saved from the wrath to come. Romans 8:14-17 The generosity, love, mercy, grace, goodness, wisdom, and power of God are very evident with the love empowering gift of holy spirit. Galatians 5:13-16 If we walk by the spirit, we will not be overcome with the unloving deeds of the flesh. Philippians 1:12-20 Instead of submitting to the temptations of anger, ingratitude, grumbling about injustice, blaming God or others, or doubting himself, he was thankful that his incarceration had turned out for the greater furtherance of the gospel. He did not take things personally because he did not believe lies about himself. 1Timothy... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons The problem Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes happen? Why are some struck by lightning or dragged out to sea by sharks? Why are some children born handicapped and others die young? Why doesn’t God simply prevent freak accidents from happening? Atheism Stuff happens; there is no reason why Pantheism Pain is an illusion; enlightenment is found through detachment Biblical Responses The devil did it (2 Corinthians 4.4) Results of the fall (Romans 5.12; 8.22) Judgment of God (Genesis 19.13) All things work together for good (Romans 8.28) Death is a wakeup call for the living (Ecclesiastes 7.2) Not enough faith to be healed (Matthew 13.58) Time and chance overtake us all (Ecclesiastes 9.11) Dealing with Suffering Don’t deny evil (psalms of disorientation, i.e Psalm 88) God suffers with us; we are not alone (Hosea and Gomer) God knows what it is like to lose a son! (John 3.16) Hope, living hope!... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=440 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=440 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev Sean Finnegan Rev Sean Finnegan What's the Solution? The problem Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes happen? Why are some struck by lightning or dragged out to sea by sharks? Why are some children born handicapped and others die young? Why doesn’t God simply prevent freak accidents from happening? Atheism Stuff happens; there is no reason why Pantheism Pain is an illusion; enlightenment is found through detachment Biblical Responses The devil did it (2 Corinthians 4.4) Results of the fall (Romans 5.12; 8.22) Judgment of God (Genesis 19.13) All things work together for good (Romans 8.28) Death is a wakeup call for the living (Ecclesiastes 7.2) Not enough faith to be healed (Matthew 13.58) Time and chance overtake us all (Ecclesiastes 9.11) Dealing with Suffering Don’t deny evil (psalms of disorientation, i.e Psalm 88) God suffers with us; we are not alone (Hosea and Gomer) God knows what it is like to lose a son! (John 3.16) Hope, living hope!... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Revelation 15:3-4 – God is King of the nations. Isaiah 40:1-14 Who counseled Yahweh? Who is qualified to question what God knows and what He can or cannot do? Isaiah 40:15-18 The nations are like a drop in a bucket, regarded as less than nothing and meaningless. Isaiah 40:21-25 He reduces rulers to nothing. God is in charge. He is sovereign over all the nations. Jeremiah 18:1-10 The potter has the power over the clay. The Devil’s Temporary Control Luke 4:5-6 The devil has been handed dominion over the kingdoms of this world. He gives this to whomever he wants. (I Corinthians 4:4 – “The god of this world;” Ephesians 2:2 – “the prince of the power of the air”) Ephesians 6:12 – spiritual forces are at work behind what we see in the senses realm. Job 1:6-12; Daniel 10:10-13, 20-21; I Kings 22:11-23; II Kings 6:13-17 Through God’s wisdom, foreknowledge, and predetermined counsel, not overstepping... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=439 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=439 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright Who's in Charge? Revelation 15:3-4 – God is King of the nations. Isaiah 40:1-14 Who counseled Yahweh? Who is qualified to question what God knows and what He can or cannot do? Isaiah 40:15-18 The nations are like a drop in a bucket, regarded as less than nothing and meaningless. Isaiah 40:21-25 He reduces rulers to nothing. God is in charge. He is sovereign over all the nations. Jeremiah 18:1-10 The potter has the power over the clay. The Devil’s Temporary Control Luke 4:5-6 The devil has been handed dominion over the kingdoms of this world. He gives this to whomever he wants. (I Corinthians 4:4 – “The god of this world;” Ephesians 2:2 – “the prince of the power of the air”) Ephesians 6:12 – spiritual forces are at work behind what we see in the senses realm. Job 1:6-12; Daniel 10:10-13, 20-21; I Kings 22:11-23; II Kings 6:13-17 Through God’s wisdom, foreknowledge, and predetermined counsel, not overstepping... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Genesis 12:1-5 - God specifically instructed Abram to go forth from his country, relatives, and father’s house; yet, he took Lot his nephew with him. Genesis 13 Lot divided from Abram because the herdsmen had strived with each other. He ends up moving into Sodom. Genesis 14 Lot was taken captive, and Abram rescued him. Genesis 18:22-33 God would save the cities if there were righteous men there. Genesis 19:16 The mercy of God was upon Lot. This is the first occurrence of mercy in the Scriptures. Vs. 29 Because God remembered Abraham, He saved Lot. Genesis 19:30-38 Did Lot and his daughters deserve mercy? Jude 7 Sodom and Gomorrah are the standard of eternal judgment.Revelation 15:3 and 4 Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations Who will not fear, O Lord and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy For all the nations will come and worship before You For... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=438 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=438 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Who's to Blame? Genesis 12:1-5 - God specifically instructed Abram to go forth from his country, relatives, and father’s house; yet, he took Lot his nephew with him. Genesis 13 Lot divided from Abram because the herdsmen had strived with each other. He ends up moving into Sodom. Genesis 14 Lot was taken captive, and Abram rescued him. Genesis 18:22-33 God would save the cities if there were righteous men there. Genesis 19:16 The mercy of God was upon Lot. This is the first occurrence of mercy in the Scriptures. Vs. 29 Because God remembered Abraham, He saved Lot. Genesis 19:30-38 Did Lot and his daughters deserve mercy? Jude 7 Sodom and Gomorrah are the standard of eternal judgment.Revelation 15:3 and 4 Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations Who will not fear, O Lord and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy For all the nations will come and worship before You For... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 9:1-3 Paul’s love and concern for Israel were in harmony with God’s. 4 and 5 Yahweh blessed and honored them above all people. 6-13 The biological connection to Abraham was not enough. The children of the promise are regarded as descendants. 14 God is never unjust; He always honors man’s self determination. 20 God knows what He is doing. It is not wise to judge Him. 25 Hosea 2:23 26 Hosea 1:10 27 and 28 Isaiah 10:22 and 23 29 Isaiah 1:9 10:1-11 Israel needed not to do anything other than believe in the work God had done through Christ (something no man – Jew or gentile – could do for himself). 10:12-21 Israel rejected God’s plan. 11:1-4 God did not reject Israel; rather, Israel rejected Yahweh. 11:5 A remnant has always existed. 11:6-32 Gentiles need to have and maintain the right attitude or they too will be cut off. 11:33-36 God’s wisdom and knowledge... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=437 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=437 Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Romans 9-11 9:1-3 Paul’s love and concern for Israel were in harmony with God’s. 4 and 5 Yahweh blessed and honored them above all people. 6-13 The biological connection to Abraham was not enough. The children of the promise are regarded as descendants. 14 God is never unjust; He always honors man’s self determination. 20 God knows what He is doing. It is not wise to judge Him. 25 Hosea 2:23 26 Hosea 1:10 27 and 28 Isaiah 10:22 and 23 29 Isaiah 1:9 10:1-11 Israel needed not to do anything other than believe in the work God had done through Christ (something no man – Jew or gentile – could do for himself). 10:12-21 Israel rejected God’s plan. 11:1-4 God did not reject Israel; rather, Israel rejected Yahweh. 11:5 A remnant has always existed. 11:6-32 Gentiles need to have and maintain the right attitude or they too will be cut off. 11:33-36 God’s wisdom and knowledge... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1:1 and 2 – Nahum presents concepts difficult for us to understand because of our worldview regarding these topics. “Jealous” according to the dictionary means requiring complete loyalty or faithfulness; watchful in keeping or guarding something, careful; fearful that a person one loves may love or prefer some else. “Envy” means discontent or ill will at another’s good fortune because one wishes it had been his. God’s jealousy speaks to the fiercely protective commitment to His people and His exclusive claim to obedience and reciprocal commitment. Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Deuteronomy 4:24; 5:9 Where this relationship of mutual commitment is threatened, either by Israel’s unfaithfulness or by foreign oppression, the inevitable expressions of such jealousy are vengeance and wrath which are directed to restoring that relationship. Avenging and vengeance are judicial in nature and express judgment and requital for... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=436 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=436 Sun, 2 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Nahum 1:1 and 2 – Nahum presents concepts difficult for us to understand because of our worldview regarding these topics. “Jealous” according to the dictionary means requiring complete loyalty or faithfulness; watchful in keeping or guarding something, careful; fearful that a person one loves may love or prefer some else. “Envy” means discontent or ill will at another’s good fortune because one wishes it had been his. God’s jealousy speaks to the fiercely protective commitment to His people and His exclusive claim to obedience and reciprocal commitment. Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Deuteronomy 4:24; 5:9 Where this relationship of mutual commitment is threatened, either by Israel’s unfaithfulness or by foreign oppression, the inevitable expressions of such jealousy are vengeance and wrath which are directed to restoring that relationship. Avenging and vengeance are judicial in nature and express judgment and requital for... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons notes not available http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=435 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=435 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Yahweh's Ruler: King Jesus notes not available Micah, like all the prophets, deals with disobedience to Yahweh’s commands, social justice, and idolatry. Perhaps more than most, he deals with social injustice. The inspired writing of the prophets in the Old Testament helps us to interpret the complexities of both the present and the future in the light of the past. They also provide a clear written standard to help us cope with the injustices and evils of our day. Micah 2:1-3 God does not allow sin to go unpunished, even with His own people. 4 - The lamentation concerns the changing of hands of the land allotted to the people. It was Israel’s exclusive possession and had become the property of her enemies. 5 - Joshua 14:1-5 Because of their blatant disregard, the oppressors had removed themselves from any inheritance in the congregation. 6 The NIV translates this as – “Do not prophesy,” their prophets say. “Do not prophesy about these things; disgrace will not overtake... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=434 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=434 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Lord of Justice Micah, like all the prophets, deals with disobedience to Yahweh’s commands, social justice, and idolatry. Perhaps more than most, he deals with social injustice. The inspired writing of the prophets in the Old Testament helps us to interpret the complexities of both the present and the future in the light of the past. They also provide a clear written standard to help us cope with the injustices and evils of our day. Micah 2:1-3 God does not allow sin to go unpunished, even with His own people. 4 - The lamentation concerns the changing of hands of the land allotted to the people. It was Israel’s exclusive possession and had become the property of her enemies. 5 - Joshua 14:1-5 Because of their blatant disregard, the oppressors had removed themselves from any inheritance in the congregation. 6 The NIV translates this as – “Do not prophesy,” their prophets say. “Do not prophesy about these things; disgrace will not overtake... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons notes not available http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=433 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=433 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan, Rev. Thom Riley, Mr. Daniel Fitzsimmons Rev. Vince Finnegan, Rev. Thom Riley, Mr. Daniel Fitzsimmons Report from the Congo notes not available 2 Timothy 1:12: “For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” Levels of Ashamed - Level One: what you are ashamed of is truly shameful - Level Two: others will look down on you, ridicule you, reject you for finding out Mark 8:27-28: What’s the buzz on the street? Who did people think Jesus was? Mark 8:29: Peter’s stunning response hits the nail on the head. Mark 8:30: The messianic secret. Why didn’t Jesus want people to know who he really was? Mark 8:31: Since the Messiah’s job description includes conquering the world, reestablishing the kingdom of Israel on the throne of David, and ushering in an age of peace, justice, and eternal life, Jesus’ prediction about suffering and dying at the hands of his enemies shocked and scandalized Peter. Mark 8:32-33: Peter actually... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=432 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=432 Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan Unashamed 2 Timothy 1:12: “For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” Levels of Ashamed - Level One: what you are ashamed of is truly shameful - Level Two: others will look down on you, ridicule you, reject you for finding out Mark 8:27-28: What’s the buzz on the street? Who did people think Jesus was? Mark 8:29: Peter’s stunning response hits the nail on the head. Mark 8:30: The messianic secret. Why didn’t Jesus want people to know who he really was? Mark 8:31: Since the Messiah’s job description includes conquering the world, reestablishing the kingdom of Israel on the throne of David, and ushering in an age of peace, justice, and eternal life, Jesus’ prediction about suffering and dying at the hands of his enemies shocked and scandalized Peter. Mark 8:32-33: Peter actually... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons John 3:16; I John 2:25 We have been promised eternal life through Jesus Christ. The words “eternal Life” are two Greek words ionios zoe. KJV – 26 times =“eternal life;” 10 times =“everlasting life;” 4 times =“life everlasting” NASB – “eternal life” every time When does one receive eternal life? Three different Christian views: • At the time of death • At the time of one’s conversion – confession of Jesus as Lord • At Christ’s return John 5:25-29; 6:39-40, 54; Luke 18:28-30 Those who believe on Jesus will have eternal life; and on the last day, the graves will open, and the dead will be raised to life. Eternal life comes in “the age to come.” Ezekiel 37:11-14; Daniel 12:1-2; Acts 24:14-15; I Thessalonians 4:13-17; Revelation 20:4-14 This was Israel’s hope – a future resurrection of the dead. Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7-9, 16-17;... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=431 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=431 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. John Cortright Rev. John Cortright Eternal Life John 3:16; I John 2:25 We have been promised eternal life through Jesus Christ. The words “eternal Life” are two Greek words ionios zoe. KJV – 26 times =“eternal life;” 10 times =“everlasting life;” 4 times =“life everlasting” NASB – “eternal life” every time When does one receive eternal life? Three different Christian views: • At the time of death • At the time of one’s conversion – confession of Jesus as Lord • At Christ’s return John 5:25-29; 6:39-40, 54; Luke 18:28-30 Those who believe on Jesus will have eternal life; and on the last day, the graves will open, and the dead will be raised to life. Eternal life comes in “the age to come.” Ezekiel 37:11-14; Daniel 12:1-2; Acts 24:14-15; I Thessalonians 4:13-17; Revelation 20:4-14 This was Israel’s hope – a future resurrection of the dead. Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7-9, 16-17;... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons What is salvation? Is it available today? Past tense: Ephesians 2:8-9 Present tense: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Future tense: Romans 13:11 What is necessary for salvation? Parable of the sower: Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15) Ingredients to good soil (Matthew 13:23; Mark 4:20; Luke 8:15) HUAHB What is the message? Kingdom (Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 24:14) Cross (1 Corinthians 15:1-3) Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:4-8) Can salvation be lost? Parable of the vine: John 15:1-8 Parable of the olive tree: Romans... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=430 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=430 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan How to Get Saved What is salvation? Is it available today? Past tense: Ephesians 2:8-9 Present tense: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Future tense: Romans 13:11 What is necessary for salvation? Parable of the sower: Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15) Ingredients to good soil (Matthew 13:23; Mark 4:20; Luke 8:15) HUAHB What is the message? Kingdom (Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 24:14) Cross (1 Corinthians 15:1-3) Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:4-8) Can salvation be lost? Parable of the vine: John 15:1-8 Parable of the olive tree: Romans... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons MOST IMPORTANT 1) MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL – YAHWEH IS GOD 2) MOST IMPORTANT PURPOSE FOR LIFE - GLORIFY YAHWEH 3) MOST IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING – SACRFICE OF CHRIST 4) MOST IMPORTANT WAY OF LIFE – LORDSHIP OF CHRIST 5) MOST IMPORTANT HOPE – KINGDOM OF GOD MOST IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEGEMENT - YAHWEH IS GOD Deuteronomy 6:4 Yahweh is one! Yahweh is God and He is the only one. MOST IMPRTANT PURPOSE FOR LIFE – GLORIFY YAHWEH Deuteronomy 6:5-8 most important is to love Yahweh your god with all your heart How do we glorify Him? The start is gaining understanding of Him through the scriptures and then constant contemplation of Him. Lamentations 3:22-26 ; Isaiah 30:18 - The purpose for life is to glorify Yahweh Isaiah 38:18 &19 Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14 our holy calling is to live to the praise of His glory. 3:21 and 22 the most important matter for the church, the purpose of the church is to glorify God. MOST IMPORTANT... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=429 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=429 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Most Important MOST IMPORTANT 1) MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL – YAHWEH IS GOD 2) MOST IMPORTANT PURPOSE FOR LIFE - GLORIFY YAHWEH 3) MOST IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING – SACRFICE OF CHRIST 4) MOST IMPORTANT WAY OF LIFE – LORDSHIP OF CHRIST 5) MOST IMPORTANT HOPE – KINGDOM OF GOD MOST IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEGEMENT - YAHWEH IS GOD Deuteronomy 6:4 Yahweh is one! Yahweh is God and He is the only one. MOST IMPRTANT PURPOSE FOR LIFE – GLORIFY YAHWEH Deuteronomy 6:5-8 most important is to love Yahweh your god with all your heart How do we glorify Him? The start is gaining understanding of Him through the scriptures and then constant contemplation of Him. Lamentations 3:22-26 ; Isaiah 30:18 - The purpose for life is to glorify Yahweh Isaiah 38:18 &19 Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14 our holy calling is to live to the praise of His glory. 3:21 and 22 the most important matter for the church, the purpose of the church is to glorify God. MOST IMPORTANT... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons notes not available http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=428 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=428 Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Ears to Hear notes not available Exodus 33:12-23 Moses wanted to see Yahweh’s glory. The contrast between Moses and the people was enormous. They wanted the golden image; he wanted Yahweh. Exodus 34:5 and 6 Know your God. Exodus 34:7-9 God responded to Moses’ request. Numbers 14:11-23 Yahweh did pardon them, but they suffered the consequences of their sin. Joel 2:1-11 Yahweh refers to the Assyrian army as His army. Isaiah 5:24-30; 7:17-20; 8:7 and 8 12-17 Joel knew his God and therefore encouraged Israel to repent. Isaiah 10:5-12 Assyria was lifted up with pride. Jonah 1:1-3 Jonah wanted the Assyrians to be destroyed. Nineveh was their capitol city. 4:1-11 God’s mercy, kindness, and forgiveness for one nation was also His judgment against another. His judgment against one nation was also His mercy, kindness, patience, and forgiveness to another. Nahum 1:1-15 Addressed to Israel Nahum 2:1-3:7 Addressed to Nineveh God does not have a fragmented... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=427 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=427 Sun, 1 Jul 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Know your God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses wanted to see Yahweh’s glory. The contrast between Moses and the people was enormous. They wanted the golden image; he wanted Yahweh. Exodus 34:5 and 6 Know your God. Exodus 34:7-9 God responded to Moses’ request. Numbers 14:11-23 Yahweh did pardon them, but they suffered the consequences of their sin. Joel 2:1-11 Yahweh refers to the Assyrian army as His army. Isaiah 5:24-30; 7:17-20; 8:7 and 8 12-17 Joel knew his God and therefore encouraged Israel to repent. Isaiah 10:5-12 Assyria was lifted up with pride. Jonah 1:1-3 Jonah wanted the Assyrians to be destroyed. Nineveh was their capitol city. 4:1-11 God’s mercy, kindness, and forgiveness for one nation was also His judgment against another. His judgment against one nation was also His mercy, kindness, patience, and forgiveness to another. Nahum 1:1-15 Addressed to Israel Nahum 2:1-3:7 Addressed to Nineveh God does not have a fragmented... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons 1 Corinthians 15.1-2: gospel basics • believing the gospel results in salvation • must hold fast or else belief was in vain 15.3-8 resurrection creed • short statement of faith about Jesus’ resurrection appearances • Paul got this creed between 5 and 7 years from Jesus’ resurrection 15.9-11 Paul added on • Pauls’ resurrection appearance was post-ascension • message matters not messenger 15.12 Some Say No Resurrection? • resurrection was very unusual in the first century world • some in Corinth rejected the idea of resurrection 15.13-19 Argument for Resurrection • general resurrection is linked to Christ’s resurrection • if resurrection doesn’t exist then Christ is not raised • if Christ is not raised then our preaching is vain, your faith is vain, we are false witnesses, your faith is worthless, you are still in your sins, the dead are gone for good, we are of all... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=426 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=426 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Sean Finnegan Rev. Sean Finnegan The Resurrection People 1 Corinthians 15.1-2: gospel basics • believing the gospel results in salvation • must hold fast or else belief was in vain 15.3-8 resurrection creed • short statement of faith about Jesus’ resurrection appearances • Paul got this creed between 5 and 7 years from Jesus’ resurrection 15.9-11 Paul added on • Pauls’ resurrection appearance was post-ascension • message matters not messenger 15.12 Some Say No Resurrection? • resurrection was very unusual in the first century world • some in Corinth rejected the idea of resurrection 15.13-19 Argument for Resurrection • general resurrection is linked to Christ’s resurrection • if resurrection doesn’t exist then Christ is not raised • if Christ is not raised then our preaching is vain, your faith is vain, we are false witnesses, your faith is worthless, you are still in your sins, the dead are gone for good, we are of all... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Leviticus 25:1-12, 20-22 God’s proper cycle for life was to have everything and everyone rest the seventh year. He promised to provide; they had to trust. Leviticus 26:33-36 The consequences of disobedience Jeremiah 25:1-11 After centuries of disobedience filled with immorality and idolatry, Jeremiah tells of their end that indeed did happen. 2Chronicles 36:11-21 The prophecy was fulfilled because God is faithful. The time was in relationship to the failed Sabbaths. Jeremiah 29:10-14 He promised to bring them back after 70 years. They did not obey for 490 years, which is why they were in captivity for 70 years − one year for each Sabbath year neglected. 490 divided by seven equals 70. Daniel 9:1 and 2 Daniel realized while reading Jeremiah that the 70 years of captivity were drawing to a close. Daniel 9:3- 23 His prayer 9:24 God introduces another 490 year period of time. To finish the transgression To make an end of sin To make... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=425 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=425 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Father of Faithfulness Leviticus 25:1-12, 20-22 God’s proper cycle for life was to have everything and everyone rest the seventh year. He promised to provide; they had to trust. Leviticus 26:33-36 The consequences of disobedience Jeremiah 25:1-11 After centuries of disobedience filled with immorality and idolatry, Jeremiah tells of their end that indeed did happen. 2Chronicles 36:11-21 The prophecy was fulfilled because God is faithful. The time was in relationship to the failed Sabbaths. Jeremiah 29:10-14 He promised to bring them back after 70 years. They did not obey for 490 years, which is why they were in captivity for 70 years − one year for each Sabbath year neglected. 490 divided by seven equals 70. Daniel 9:1 and 2 Daniel realized while reading Jeremiah that the 70 years of captivity were drawing to a close. Daniel 9:3- 23 His prayer 9:24 God introduces another 490 year period of time. To finish the transgression To make an end of sin To make... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons Daniel 1:8-21 The king’s orders were contrary to the dietary restriction of the Torah, so they refused to compromise. Daniel 3:1-30 They did not know if God would deliver them or not, but they did know that they were not going to compromise and worship a false god so that they could fit in and preserve their lives. Daniel 4: 28-37 The great king in the world after seven years of living like an animal came to the understanding that Yahweh is the true God and He only deserves worship. Daniel 5:1-6, 25-31 The great kingdom of Babylon disrespected Yahweh and in the end paid the price. Daniel 6: 10- 23 Daniel was taken out of the lions’ den because he trusted God. Daniel 6:28 Darius understood who was in charge. Daniel 7:3 Four great beasts come out of the sea. In Revelation 13:1, the beast comes out of the sea. Daniel 7:6 The first three beasts - lion, bear, and leopard (Revelation 13:2) Daniel 7:7 The fourth ruler is so dreadful and... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=424 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=424 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan No Compromise Daniel 1:8-21 The king’s orders were contrary to the dietary restriction of the Torah, so they refused to compromise. Daniel 3:1-30 They did not know if God would deliver them or not, but they did know that they were not going to compromise and worship a false god so that they could fit in and preserve their lives. Daniel 4: 28-37 The great king in the world after seven years of living like an animal came to the understanding that Yahweh is the true God and He only deserves worship. Daniel 5:1-6, 25-31 The great kingdom of Babylon disrespected Yahweh and in the end paid the price. Daniel 6: 10- 23 Daniel was taken out of the lions’ den because he trusted God. Daniel 6:28 Darius understood who was in charge. Daniel 7:3 Four great beasts come out of the sea. In Revelation 13:1, the beast comes out of the sea. Daniel 7:6 The first three beasts - lion, bear, and leopard (Revelation 13:2) Daniel 7:7 The fourth ruler is so dreadful and... To read the rest of the notes visit lhim.org/sermons notes not available http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=423 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=423 Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Pam Bzdyra Rev. Pam Bzdyra Our Highest and Best Use notes not available notes not available http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=422 http://lhim.org/sunday/teaching_notes.php?id=422 Sun, 27 May 2012 10:30:00 -0400 clean 45:00 Bible, sermon, Christian, church, Living Hope, LHIM, Living Hope International Ministries, Rev. Vince Finnegan Rev. Vince Finnegan Pentecost notes not available