Sermon #1 in 2025 Advent Series

Jesus is the Breath of Life.

1. The fact. (John 1:4; 5:21, 26; 14:6)
2. Exploring the fact. (Genesis 21:33; Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2; John 8:57-58; 1 Timothy 6:16; Revelation 1:8; 22:13)

Jesus gives the Breath of Life.

1. He spoke creation into being. (Genesis 1:1, 3, 6, 9, etc.; John 1:1-3, 10; 8:57-58; 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1:16-17; Revelation 1:8; 22:13)
2. He shaped and breathed life into Adam. (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7, 19, 21-22; Acts 17:24-29)
3. He gives eternal life. (John 3:16; 11:21-27; 14:6; 17:3; Romans 6:23; see also Ephesians 2:10; 4:7-8; 5:27; Philippians 4:13; 2 Peter 1:2-4, etc.)

God's Word - A Matter of Life and Breath

Theme: God's Word energizes your life.

A picture of worthless faith.

1. Self-deception of knowing without doing. (19-22, 26)
2. Carelessness of seeing without remembering. (23-24)

A picture of Word-energized faith.

1. Receiving God’s Word humbly. (21)
2. Studying God’s Word intently. (25)
3. Living God’s Word effectively. (19-22, 25, 27)

Life in the Torture Chamber of Temptations

James 1:13-18; 1 Corinthians 10:13

God’s perspective for our temptations.

1. Watch out for self-deception. (13, 16-18)
2. Recognize the primary factor in the desire to sin. (14)
3. Be fully aware of the process for sin. (14-15)

God’s provision for our temptations.

1 Corinthians 10:13

1. God will never allow you to experience anything you cannot move through with him, without sin, and without being crushed.
2. God will always provide the way for you to handle every temptation without sin.

Life in the Pressure Cooker of Trials

When trials put the pressure on…

What you need to know.

• Testing of faith produces endurance. (3; see also Romans 5:3-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7)
• Endurance is essential to maturity. (4; see also Romans 5:3-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7)
• Perseverance will be rewarded. (12; see also Matthew 6:19-21; Romans 5:3-4; Colossians 3:1; 1 Peter 1:6-7)

What you need to do.

• Adopt the right attitude. (2)
• Ask God for wisdom. (5-8; Romans 4:20-21; Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37)
• Keep yourself in perspective. (9-11; see also Ephesians 1:3)

The End of the Beginning

Exodus 35:1–40:38

Four Principles for Living and Working with God:

God gifts His people for serving Him.

1. The people of Israel building the Tabernacle. (35:30–36:2; see also 31:1-6)
2. The people of the church. (Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; see also Ephesians 1:19; 3:7, 20-21; 4:7-16; Philippians 2:13; Colossians 1:29; 1 Peter 4:10-11)

God’s people are to obey Him completely.

1. To obey His commands. (35-40; 24:3, 7; Leviticus 19:37; Deuteronomy 8:1; 11:1; John 14:15; 2 Corinthians 2:9)
2. To do His work His way. (compare chapters 25-31 with 35-40; 39:32, 42-43; 35:1-3; cf. 25:8-9, 40; 26:30; 31:32, 42-43; see also 1 Corinthians 14:40; 2 Corinthians 9:6-12; Ephesians 6:10-20)

God’s people are to bless others and their faithful work.

1. Moses’ example. (39:43)
2. Our practice. (Romans 16:10-15, 23; Philippians 1:15-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4; 3 John 12)

God demonstrates His approval with His presence and direction.

1. To Moses and all Israel. (40:34-38; see also 25:8-9)
2. To us. (see Psalm 90:17; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

Revelations from Rebellion

Exodus 32:1 -34:5

A Stark Contrast.

1. The people quickly deserting God. (32:1-10; see also Galatians 1:6-9)
2. Moses steadfastly holding to God. (32:11-35; 33:7-23; 34:9, 29-32)

A Solid Constant.

1. God being faithful to His promises. (32:10, 27-28, 35; see also Genesis 8:22; 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5; Leviticus 26:14-33; Deuteronomy 28:1-68; Malachi 3:6; 2 Timothy 2:13; James 1:17)
2. God being faithful to His people. (32:27-28, 33-34; 33:1-23; 34:10)

Sermon #18 in a series on the book of Exodus

Worshiping Immanuel

The Tabernacle’s Importance.

1. To Israel. (25:1-2, 8-9, 21-22, 40; 26:30; 29:45-46; see also 26:9; 27:21; 39:22; Numbers 9:15; 1 Kings 8:27; Hebrews 8:1-5; 9:11-12)
2. In Scripture.

The Tabernacle’s Design.

1. Materials. (25:1-9)
2. Elements. (25:10–27:21; 30:1-10, 17-38; see also Leviticus 24:4; John 1:29; 8:12; 10:9; 14:6; Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 7:25; 9:11-12)
3. Priests. (28:1–29:46)
4. Builders. (31:1-11)
5. Support. (25:1-2; 30:11-16)

The Tabernacle’s Value Today.

1. It pictures worshiping Immanuel, God who is with us. (25:8, 22; see also John 1:14; Revelation 3:20; 21:3)
2. It pictures worshiping our holy, majestic and sovereign God. (25:1–31:18; see also Leviticus 10:1-7)
3. It pictures worshiping Christ for His salvation. (Leviticus 16:1-34; 23:26-32; Numbers 29:7-11; see also Hebrews 7:23-27; 8:1-6; 9:1-14, 27–10:4, 11-14)
4. It pictures worshiping God freely and generously. (25:1-7; see also 3:21-22; 11:2; 12:35-35; 1 Chronicles 29:14; 2 Corinthians 9:7)

Thanksgiving 2025

Let Us Give Thanks

Give thanks to God because He cares for our hurts and pains.

1. A few examples of our hurts and pains. (2, 3, 6)
2. God’s care for our hurts and pains. (2-6)

Give thanks to God because He supplies our physical needs.

1. A few examples of our physical needs. (8-9, 13-18)
2. God’s care for our physical needs. (8-9, 13-18)

Give thanks to God because He meets our spiritual needs.

1. God acts and speaks. (19-20)
2. God showers His people with lovingkindness. (10-11)

Sermon #17 in a Series on Exodus

Exodus 20:22 - 24:17

The Law

God’s Law for Israel.

1. The foundation and function. (20:1-17, 20; see also Genesis 2:16-17; 15:6; Leviticus 19:2, 19, 27-28; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 4:3)
2. The features. (20:22–23:33)

God’s Law for Us.

1. Stating some relevant truths:

• law and grace.

(Exodus 34:6; Leviticus 19:2; Deuteronomy 32:4; John 14:34; Romans 3:4, 31; 5:1-2; 6:15; 10:4; Galatians 6:2; James 2:8)

• covenant and new covenant. (Exodus 19:5; Luke 22:20)

2. Synthesizing the relevant truths.

(Genesis 15:6; John 1:29; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:11-12; 10:10; 1 Peter 1:18-19)

God’s challenge for Everyone.

1. For Israel then. (24:1-18; see also 20:20)
2. For us today. (Deuteronomy 27:10; Matthew 28:20; Luke 14:16-33; John 3:14-16; 14:6, 15; 15:10; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:23; 6:23; 10:9-10; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Peter 3:15)

Sermon #16 in a series on the book of Exodus

Positive Negatives

Commandments six through ten.

1. #6: You shall not murder. (13; see also 21:12-14; Genesis 4:3-15; 9:6; Matthew 5:21-22; 1 John 3:15)
2. #7: You shall not commit adultery.(14; see also Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22; Matthew 5:27-28; 15:19; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 10:5)
3. #8: You shall not steal. (15; see also 22:1-15; Ecclesiastes 5:4-5; Malachi 3:8-10; Ephesians 4:28; James 2:15-17; 1 John 3:17-18)
4. #9: You shall not bear false witness. (16; see also 23:1-3, 6-7; Leviticus 5:1; 19:11-12; Deuteronomy 19:16-20; Ephesians 4:15, 25; Colossians 3:8-10)
5. #10: You shall not covet. (16; see also Psalm 68:16; 1 Timothy 3:1; James 1:13-15)

The response to and positive value of the Ten Commandments.

1. Israel. (18-21; see also 32:1-10; Numbers 11:1-35; 13:1–14:45; 16:1-50, etc.)
2. Ourselves.

Remember and Honor

#15 in a series on the book of Exodus, 12:8-12.

Remember the Sabbath.

1. The basic nuts and bolts. (8-11; see also 16:5, 22-30; 23:12; 31:12-17; Genesis 2:1-3 Leviticus 16:31; 23:3, 32; Deuteronomy 5:12-15)
2. The implications for Israel. (10; see also 31:14-15; 35:2-3; Numbers 15:30-36; Nehemiah 13:15-22; Isaiah 58:13-14; Jeremiah 17:19-27; Ezekiel 20:10-26; Luke 23:56 - 24:1)
3. The implications for us. (Acts 13:13 ff; 17:1-2; 20:7; Romans 14:5-6; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Galatians 4:8-10; Colossians 2:16-17; Hebrews 10:25; Revelation 1:10)

Honor your Parents.

1. The command to honor. (12; see also Leviticus 19:3; Deuteronomy 5:16; 21:18-21; 27:16; Proverbs 1:8; 4:10-11; 6:20-22; 23:22; 28:24; 30:11, 17; Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 15:4-9; Luke 2:51; John 19:26-27; Ephesians 6:1-3; Colossians 3:20; 1 Timothy 5:3-16)
2. The blessing with the command. (12; see also Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2)

Putting God First

# 14 in a series on the book of Exodus

Theme: Putting God first means giving Him exclusive supremacy.

No other Gods.

1. Clearing up the language. (3)
2. Exploring the implications. (3; see also Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 6:19-24; 22:36-38)

No idols.

1. What idols? (4; see also 25:18-20; 32:1-10; Deuteronomy 4:15-16)
2. Why no idols? (4-5)
3. Results of our response to this commandment. (5-6; see also Deuteronomy 24:16; Ezekiel 18:4, 20; John 14:15, 21, 23)

No misuse of God’s name.

1. Clarifying the language. (7; see also 23:1; Ezekiel 39:25; Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-23)
2. Guarding our language. (7; see also Ephesians 4:29; James 3:3-12)

Sermon #13 in a series on the book of Exodus.

Exodus 19:1-25

Getting our bearings.

1. An overview of the events. (1-25)

2. What’s going on here?

a. God’s premise. (3-6, 9-13, 20-24; see also Deuteronomy 4:31-33; 32:9-11; Psalm 115:3; 135:6)

b. God’s promises. (5-6; see also Deuteronomy 7:6)

c. God’s conditions. (5)

Gleaning truth for ourselves.

1. God chooses, saves by His sovereign grace. (Deuteronomy 7:6-8; 10:14-15; John 15:16, 19; Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 1:14)

2. God is faithful to His promises. (Exodus 3:12; Deuteronomy 4:31; 7:6-8; 1 Corinthians 1:4-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23)

3. God commands and blesses faithful obedience. (5-6, 10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15; 4:1-5)

4. God, who draws us close, must be respected and reverenced. (12-13, 21, 23-24; see also Deuteronomy 4:23-24; Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; Isaiah 57:15; Matthew 1:23; Ephesians 2:13; 1 Timothy 6:15-16; Hebrews 10:19-22; 12:28-29)

Leadership 101

Sermon #12 in a series on the Book of Exodus

Exodus 18:1-27

A textbook example of the need for good, godly leadership.

1. A family reunion enjoyed. (1-12, 27)
2. A leadership problem exposed. (13-18)

A textbook example of good, godly leadership.

1. Some personal qualities. (Fear God; able; truthful; hate dishonest gain; respectful and humble; Take interest in and praise God for what He is doing in others)
2. Some leadership qualities. (Called by God; focus on gifts, abilities and role; teach and develop other leaders; Share leadership in an organized team)

Forever Faithful, #11 in a series on the book of Exodus

Theme: God is forever faithful for His glory and our good.

Faithful when we are not.

1. To Israel when they grumbled and quarreled with God. (15:22-27; 16:1-36; 17:1-7; see also Psalm 78:14-33; 105:40; 106:6-15; 1 Corinthians 10:3-4, 10)
2. To us when we complain and grumble. (Romans 2:4; 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:10; 2 Timothy 2:13; James 5:9; 1 John 1:9)

Faithful when we are.

1. To Israel in the battle with the Amalakites. (17:8-16; see also Deuteronomy 25:17-18)
2. To us in all of our battles. (1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Philippians 1:6; 4:19; Hebrews 10:23; James 1:2-8; 1 John 5:1-5)

Faithful with a purpose.

1. To bring glory to Himself. (16:6-7, 9-10; see also 29:38-46; Numbers 14:20-23)
2. To care for us. (15:25-27; 16:4, 8, 12 ff.; 17:5-6; see also Deuteronomy 2:7; Philippians 4:19)
3. To teach, test and discipline us so we can grow in faith and faithfulness. (15:25-26; 16:5, 19-30; see also 20:20; Deuteronomy 8:1-6)

God Will Make A Way

#10 in a series in the book of Exodus

God made a way for Israel.

1. Their impossible situation. (14:1-2, 4, 5-9; see also 13:21-22)
2. Their reactions. (14:10-12)
3. God’s provision. (14:13-30; 15:1, 4-5, 8, 10, 12, 19, 21)
4. Their response. (14:31; 15:1-21)

God will make a way for you.

1. Your impossible situations.
2. Your reactions.
3. God’s provision. (see John 1:12; 3:16; Romans 10:9; Colossians 1:3; Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
4. Your response.

Sermon #9 in a series on the book of Exodus

Free at Last!

Remember And Live In…

Your deliverance by God.

1. God’s promise of deliverance. (3:8-10, 16-18; 6:1, 6-8; see also Genesis 3:15; 15:13-14; Isaiah 52:13–53:12; John 8:36; 10:10)
2. God’s action of deliverance.(3:1 ff; chapters 5–12; 13:3, 9, 14, 16; see also Psalm 8:3 and Isaiah 52:10; Acts 2:24; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians 1:19-23)
3. Remembering and living in your deliverance. (12:1-28; 13:1-16; see also 1 Corinthians 11:24-25; Galatians 5:1)

Your devotion to God.

1. Grounded in His Word. (13:9, 16; see also Deuteronomy 6:1-9; see also Romans 6:17-18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. Flowing from grateful, loving obedience. (13:1-6, 12; see also Deuteronomy 6:1-5; Joshua 1:1-9; John 14:15)
3. Displayed in individual and corporate lives of worship. (12:42-50; 13:2-10, 11-12, 16, see also Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 4:13-16; Hebrews 10:25)

Your direction from God.

1. God is always with and ahead of us. (13:20-22; see also Deuteronomy 31:1-8; Joshua 1:1-9; Psalm 139:7-12; Hebrews 13:5-6)
2. God will always lead us. (13:17-22; see also Psalm 32:8; 33:18; 48:14; Isaiah 58:11; John 16:13)
3. We are to follow God step by step for the entire journey. (13:20-22; see also Deuteronomy 13:4; Joshua 1:1-9; 14:9)

The Passover

Sermon #6 in a series on the book of Exodus

The Passover in Egypt.

1. Preparation for Israel—Get ready to leave! (see 3:10, 17, 19-22; 11:1-3)
2. Preparation for Egypt—Get ready to mourn!
3. The Passover.

The Passover in Christ.

1. The direct link to Israel’s Passover. (John 1:29, 36; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:6)
2. The Passover work of Christ for us. (Mark 9:41; John 1:12-23; Romans 6:1-4, 14; 7:12; Galatians 3:10-13; 4:4-5; Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 9:9-12; James 2:10; 1 John 3:2)

Sermon #7 in a series on the book of Exodus

Choosing the Hard Way

Theme: God Prevails…Every Time.

Choosing the hard way of judgement.

1. The path of resisting, rejecting God. (7:13, 23; 8: 32; 9:34-35)
2. The natural path. (Isaiah 53:6; Romans 1:18-23, 3:23, 6:23)
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Living with the hard way of judgment.

1. God’s judgment prevails. (7:14 - 11:10; 12:29-36)
2. Others suffer. (7:14 - 11:10; 12:29 - 36)
3. Foxhole faith often is short lived. (8:7-15, 25-32; 9:27-35; 10:16-20; 12:29-32 & 14:5-9)
4. In God’s judgment there is mercy. (8:22-23; 9:4, 26; see also Exodus 34:6-7; Romans 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:1-10)

Sermon #6 in a series on the book of Exodus.

Round 2

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1. God demonstrates His sovereign plan and control in the flow of history. (6:14-27)
2. You can’t coast on yesterday’s faith. (6:12-13, 28-30; see also Romans 1:17)
3. Not responding to the light God gives you has disastrous results. (7:3, 13, 14; see also 4:21; 7:22; 8:15, 19, 32, 34; 10:1; Ephesians 4:17-19; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; Hebrews 3:7-8, 13, 15; 4:7 )
4. No power is a match for God’s power. (7:1-5, 8-11; see also 7:14-24; 8:1-15, 16-19)
5. Success is doing what God tells you to do. (7:6)