Our ___________ Savior!
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Isaiah 9:6–7 “6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!”
Isaiah 9:6–7 “6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!”
Now, let us go through the message and fill in the blank shall we?
Now, let us go through the message and fill in the blank shall we?
A. WONDERFUL PERSON, well, of course right? Loving, etc
A. WONDERFUL PERSON, well, of course right? Loving, etc
1 Let’s start this morning with Jesus’s character—1 Peter 2:21–22 “21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. 22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.”
1 Let’s start this morning with Jesus’s character—1 Peter 2:21–22 “21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. 22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.”
There was no fault found in Christ. He is the perfect Son of God, without sin.
There was no fault found in Christ. He is the perfect Son of God, without sin.
2. As we read God’s Holy Word, are we picking up on Jesus’ concern for us?—Matthew writes the words of Jesus,
2. As we read God’s Holy Word, are we picking up on Jesus’ concern for us?—Matthew writes the words of Jesus,
Matthew 20:31–33 31 “Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them. But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 “Lord,” they said, “we want to see!”
Matthew 20:31–33 31 “Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them. But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 “Lord,” they said, “we want to see!”
Christ was willing to help all those in trouble, or those with problems or those who are hurting. AMEN!
Christ was willing to help all those in trouble, or those with problems or those who are hurting. AMEN!
3. Of course we have read about Jesus’ and His loving compassion. Compassion really means “love in action.” Christ not only had love—He showed it. Words mean very little if we do not put them into practice.
3. Of course we have read about Jesus’ and His loving compassion. Compassion really means “love in action.” Christ not only had love—He showed it. Words mean very little if we do not put them into practice.
Matthew 9:35–37 “35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.”
Matthew 9:35–37 “35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.”
Do you think that Jesus just ordered us to out to meet others, to have someone to have lunch with, to socialize with, maybe have a java’ at Starbucks? Of course not, His compassion is for our souls, Jesus came to save us, He died on that ole rugged cross so we might be saved through him. Do you know Him today?
Do you think that Jesus just ordered us to out to meet others, to have someone to have lunch with, to socialize with, maybe have a java’ at Starbucks? Of course not, His compassion is for our souls, Jesus came to save us, He died on that ole rugged cross so we might be saved through him. Do you know Him today?
There was No person, or is there today a person that lived like Jesus Christ. The whole world remembers His birth, death, and resurrection. He is truly wonderful. We have to be reading the whole story, the entire that let’s us know what God’s plan is.
There was No person, or is there today a person that lived like Jesus Christ. The whole world remembers His birth, death, and resurrection. He is truly wonderful. We have to be reading the whole story, the entire that let’s us know what God’s plan is.
B. Jesus’ amazing God given WONDERFUL POWERS RIGHT? SO WE HAVE TWO NAMES NOW FOR JESUS SO FAR, POWERFUL AND WONDERFUL..............
B. Jesus’ amazing God given WONDERFUL POWERS RIGHT? SO WE HAVE TWO NAMES NOW FOR JESUS SO FAR, POWERFUL AND WONDERFUL..............
1. Divine GOD GIVEN power.
1. Divine GOD GIVEN power.
Matthew 8:15–17 15 But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him. 16 That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick. 17 This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”
Matthew 8:15–17 15 But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him. 16 That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick. 17 This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”
Christ healed all who were sick. He healed the broken hearts, the broken bodies, and the broken lives. Can Jesus heal you of your sadness, your loneliness, your grieving, your indecision about something? Of course He can, we again, are told over and over in the Bible the things Jesus will do for us if we just invite Him into our lives!
Christ healed all who were sick. He healed the broken hearts, the broken bodies, and the broken lives. Can Jesus heal you of your sadness, your loneliness, your grieving, your indecision about something? Of course He can, we again, are told over and over in the Bible the things Jesus will do for us if we just invite Him into our lives!
2. Jesus had Dedicated power depending on the situation. Remember Lazarus? He layed in the grave dead for 4 days, I would say that was direct and dedicated power wouldn’t you all? In Matthew 18:10–12, Jesus tells us: 10 “Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. 12 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?”
2. Jesus had Dedicated power depending on the situation. Remember Lazarus? He layed in the grave dead for 4 days, I would say that was direct and dedicated power wouldn’t you all? In Matthew 18:10–12, Jesus tells us: 10 “Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. 12 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?”
Christ’s mission was to seek and save the lost. He left His beautiful home in heaven, and came into this sinful world to live, teach, suffer and die. Jesus does not want 1 left behind.
Christ’s mission was to seek and save the lost. He left His beautiful home in heaven, and came into this sinful world to live, teach, suffer and die. Jesus does not want 1 left behind.
3. Dictating power. Mark 4:38–39 “38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” 39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.”
3. Dictating power. Mark 4:38–39 “38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” 39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.”
We read in He even had power over nature. The wind and waves had to obey Him.
We read in He even had power over nature. The wind and waves had to obey Him.
C. DID JESUS EVER BLESS US WITH HIS WONDERFUL PROMISES? SO, JESUS WAS ALSO A PROMISE KEEPER RIGHT?
C. DID JESUS EVER BLESS US WITH HIS WONDERFUL PROMISES? SO, JESUS WAS ALSO A PROMISE KEEPER RIGHT?
1. The promise of salvation for us all, Mark 16:15–17 “15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.”
1. The promise of salvation for us all, Mark 16:15–17 “15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.”
All man needs to do is to simply believe. If he doesn’t believe, he is lost!
All man needs to do is to simply believe. If he doesn’t believe, he is lost!
2. The promise of security, He will keep us safe, John 14:27–28 “27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. 28 Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am.” Man seeks security in many different ways, but real peace comes only through Christ.
2. The promise of security, He will keep us safe, John 14:27–28 “27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. 28 Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am.” Man seeks security in many different ways, but real peace comes only through Christ.
We read in Isaiah 26:2–4 “2 Open the gates to all who are righteous; allow the faithful to enter. 3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! 4 Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
We read in Isaiah 26:2–4 “2 Open the gates to all who are righteous; allow the faithful to enter. 3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! 4 Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
3. The promise of satisfaction—John 14:1–3 1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”
3. The promise of satisfaction—John 14:1–3 1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”
“In my Father’s house” speaks of heaven. Some day, if we believe in Him, we will go to be with Christ. If we die before He returns, we will go to live with Him.
“In my Father’s house” speaks of heaven. Some day, if we believe in Him, we will go to be with Christ. If we die before He returns, we will go to live with Him.
John 3:16–17 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.”
John 3:16–17 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.”
It has been estimated that there are 32,000 promises in the Bible. All are true! God will keep His Word. Accept His promises. We have to be in God’s Holy Word to know that, have any of you read of God’s promises in scripture this past week?
It has been estimated that there are 32,000 promises in the Bible. All are true! God will keep His Word. Accept His promises. We have to be in God’s Holy Word to know that, have any of you read of God’s promises in scripture this past week?
D. WONDERFUL AMAZING PROVIDER FOR ALL OUR NEEDS. OK, SO NOW WE SEE JESUS AS A PROVIDER,
D. WONDERFUL AMAZING PROVIDER FOR ALL OUR NEEDS. OK, SO NOW WE SEE JESUS AS A PROVIDER,
1. Jesus’ Provision for our physical need,
1. Jesus’ Provision for our physical need,
Isaiah 53:4–5 “4 Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! 5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed."
Isaiah 53:4–5 “4 Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! 5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed."
God is interested in our souls of course, minds, what we learn and think and our bodies.
God is interested in our souls of course, minds, what we learn and think and our bodies.
1 Peter 2:23–24 “23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.”
1 Peter 2:23–24 “23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.”
2. Jesus’ Provisions for our material needs, He provides!
2. Jesus’ Provisions for our material needs, He provides!
Philippians 4:19 “19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” God does not cater to all our wants, but He does meet our needs.
Philippians 4:19 “19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” God does not cater to all our wants, but He does meet our needs.
As Becky read earlier in the book of Matthew, if we are in Jesus, our needs are taken care of.
As Becky read earlier in the book of Matthew, if we are in Jesus, our needs are taken care of.
3.Jesus Provides for our spiritual needs if we ask and allow Him to,
3.Jesus Provides for our spiritual needs if we ask and allow Him to,
John 8:10–11 “10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” 11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.”
John 8:10–11 “10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” 11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.”
God planned our salvation through Jesus, Jesus paid for it, and the Holy Spirit brings it. Through His blood we have forgiveness—Hebrews 9:22 ( “”22 In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness."
God planned our salvation through Jesus, Jesus paid for it, and the Holy Spirit brings it. Through His blood we have forgiveness—Hebrews 9:22 ( “”22 In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness."
I would like to close this morning with this scripture:
I would like to close this morning with this scripture:
1 John 1:6–7 “6 So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:6–7 “6 So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
AMEN
AMEN
