Sermon Tone Analysis

Summer Blockbuster Lion King part 1

Lion King part 1

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.

INTRODUCTION

Good Morning Southpointe!! Welcome to our Summer Blockbuster series!!

Well, every year now we have been doing these Summer Blockbuster, This year we have picked the Lion King, Which is actually opening on July 19.

You might want to have a movie night with your family and go and see this great remake.

The Lion King was the first Disney animated feature to be an original story, rather than be based on an already existing work.

The filmmakers have said that the story of The Lion King was inspired by the lives of Joseph and Moses from the Bible, and William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The Lion King is the highest-grossing 2D animated film of all time in the United States and worldwide, and received universal acclaim from critics, who praised the film for its music, animation, story, and the performances of the voice cast.

The Lion King is the highest-grossing 2D animated film of all time in the United States and worldwide, and received universal acclaim from critics, who praised the film for its music, animation, story, and the performances of the voice cast.

During its release in 1994, the film grossed more than $763 million worldwide and grossed $968 million because of its re-release in 2011, making it a huge box office success and becoming the most successful film released that year, beating Speed, The Flintstones, The Mask, and Forrest Gump.

And Now the remake for 2019:

The Lion King premiered in Hollywood on July 9, 2019.

This movie has spoken into our hearts and lives in the past and it will again today.

So I want to just jump to this sermon.

I want you to know this “Devil Bad.

God Good.”

“Devil Bad.

God Good.”

Ron said four words: “Devil Bad.

God Good.”

Can you say that with me? “DEVIL BAD.

GOD GOOD.”

Disney’s movie “The Lion King” features a young lion named Simba who is destined to rule the jungle but finds himself “on the outs.”

Disney’s movie “The Lion King” features a young lion named Simba who is destined to rule the jungle but finds himself “on the outs.”

As the story opens, his father takes him to “Pride Rock” (the equivalent of a throne) and shows him his inheritance … he would rule as far as his eyes could see; everywhere the sun placed its light.

As the story opens, his father takes him to “Pride Rock” (it is kinda like a throne) and shows him his inheritance … he would rule as far as his eyes could see.

show the scene of the pride Rock.

Just a few second

Soon afterward an evil plot is set afoot and Simba’s father is murdered.

Simba flees.

He runs from his destiny due to guilt and fear.

In his absence the evil Hyenas take “Pride Rock.

Soon afterward an evil plot is set afoot and Simba’s father is murdered.

Simba flees.

He runs from his destiny due to guilt and fear.

In his absence the evil Hyenas take “Pride Rock.

When the hyenas seize the throne the world changes.

Their evil alters everything.

The land becomes desolate and grey and life erodes into desperation.

Rafiki, the monkey, is the wise one of the land.

He seeks out Simba and helps Simba overcome his guilt of his past, because he was thinking that he was responsible for is father’s death and his fear of his future as the next Lion King.

(talk about the concern of suffering and dying like his father)

Rafiki helped him in understanding his destiny and who he was as a person.

You see, Simba did not fully grasp who he was or what power and authority he possessed.

Once Simba realized who he was, what he possessed, and his role in the society of the Savannah he returned to drive the enemy out and to take His place as king, and restored peace and beauty to the land.

Simba is a good illustration of Jesus’ church.

Often we, like the young Lion King, fail to recognize our position and inheritance.

Simba is a good illustration of Jesus’ church.

Often we, like the young Lion King, fail to recognize our position and inheritance.

We fail to grasp that we are “A Kingdom of priests”; destined, and given a duty that brings peace and restoration.

We fail to grasp that we are “A Kingdom of priests”; destined, and given a duty that brings peace and restoration.

says, “And has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever!

Amen.”

says, “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”

When the evil rules … things are bad.

When God rules … things prosper.

says: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

says: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

Would you say it with me again?

“DEVIL BAD.

GOD GOOD.”

Simba looks into a deep pool of water one day and sees his own reflection.

When he looks again, Simba’s reflection becomes that of his father.

His father’s image then appears to Simba in the sky, and we hear the unmistakable voice of James Earl Jones saying; ‘Remember who you are!”

Show the scene Simba looking into the pool, Remember who your are.

This morning, I am saying to you.

Remember who you are.

Simba was born to be king of the animals.

However, he was living life as a bug eater, singing "Hakuna Matata"--no worries.

Was that what he was born to be? No.

But he had forgotten who he was.

Satan doesn’t want you to remember who you are.

Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child.

And since you are His child, God has made you His heir.

I.

We are sons of God.

Not slaves.

Not bug eaters.

Sons!

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!

And that is what we are!

Remember who you are: you are children of God!

II.

We are not just children... we are heirs!

-- all who receive Jesus

Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Remember who you are: you are heirs of God!

III.

As heirs, we have an obligation

Play the video of“I can’t wait to be the king

There are certain things that you do just because you are members of a family.

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation — but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.

Roman 8:13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation — but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.

13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.

And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Roman 8:14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.