Christ Community Church (Johnson City, TN)
By Christ Community Church (Johnson City, TN)
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Christ Community Church (Johnson City, TN)Feb 23, 2021
Who doesn’t love a great wedding party? (Matthew 22.1-14)
A glorious wedding feast. (22.1-2)
A celebratory occasion and a destructive rejection. (22.3-7)
A surprising invitation and different response. (22.8-10)
A sober instance and a divine reality. (22.11-14)
SPECIAL | Approaching the Book of Revelation
Today we discuss our upcoming preaching series through the book of Revelation and how we are approaching the book to helpfully and faithfully hear the Lord's message in it. We share four basic principles:
- Keep the Aim in Mind
- Have the Old Testament in Your Other Hand
- Faithfully Consider the Symbolism
- See the Structure: Progressive Parallelism
Another Jesus story (that offends and affirms) (Matthew 21.33-46)
The story.
A few surprises.
The DELUDED ASSUMPTION of the tenants.
The DOUBLE EMPHASIS of the parable.
Don’t be so surprised.
Con[TEXT]ualize #102 | Genesis 27
Jacob, with Rebekah's help, successfully deceives Isaac and cheat Esau out of his rightful blessing.
SUNDAY COURSES | Revelation #5
Change of mind? (Matthew 21.23-32)
Conflict for the unconvinced.
A change of mind for the converted.
THE GOSPEL for the convinced.
Con[TEXT]ualize #101 | Genesis 26
Isaac's story - a repeat of Abraham's story. And God's presence & blessing.
Hangriness or Holiness? (Matthew 21.18-22)
Hangriness and hypocrisy.
Holiness and prayer.
1. Roots tended.
2. Exposure needed.
3. Pruning requested.
4. Fruit inspected.
con[TEXT]ualize #100 | Genesis 25
We discuss the birth and lives of Jacob and Esau today.
SUNDAY COURSES | Revelation #4
In this lesson, Pastor AJ covers Revelation 12-16. PDF Notes: https://christcommunityjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Revelation-Notes.pdf Sunday Courses YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfsjCXHbwNaQcPgq313GhD6NeON5JHVm
A MORE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY. (Matthew 21.12-17)
FOR DESTRUCTION.
FOR HEALING.
FOR WORSHIP.
con[TEXT]ualize #99 | Genesis 24
Following Sarah's death, Abraham seeks a wife for his son Isaac. And the Lord graciously and providentially provides.
Greater still..... (Acts 1.3-11)
The greatest 40 days in the history of the world. (v.3-7)
The culmination.
The correction.
Even greater days to come. (v.8)
The presence.
The power.
The greatest days that are yet to come. (v.9-11)
The final glory.
The forever presence.
Define triumphal.... (Matthew 21.1-11)
Triumphal: trīˈəmf(ə)l, adjective – made, carried out, or used in celebration of a great victory or achievement
Comprehensive: compr['e]hensif, adjective – covering completely or broadly
Contort: kən-tȯrt, verb – to twist in a violent manner
Countenance: kau̇n-tən-ən(t)s, noun – the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character
SPECIAL | What do you want me to do for you? Considerations for CCC.
A special message for Christ Community from Pastor Jim.
SUNDAY COURSES | Revelation #3
Pastor AJ covers Revelation 4-7 and 8-11 in today's lesson. PDF Notes: https://christcommunityjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Revelation-Notes.pdf Sunday Courses YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfsjCXHbwNaQcPgq313GhD6NeON5JHVm
What do you want me to do for you? (Matthew 20.29-34)
A shameless desperation.
A radical faith.
A loaded (biblical) vocabulary.
A humble answer (to the same question).
An exploded reality.
con[TEXT]ualize #98 | Genesis 23
Special guest Pastor Bill joins AJ on the podcast today as we discuss Sarah's burial and Abraham's faithful purchase of a field for her burial.
SUNDAY COURSES | Revelation #2
This 2nd lesson finishes the Introduction before covering Chapters 1-3 of Revelation. PDF Notes: https://christcommunityjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Revelation-Notes.pdf Sunday Courses YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfsjCXHbwNaQcPgq313GhD6NeON5JHVm
The Shape of Your Life (Matthew 20.17-28)
17-19, What’s Coming for the Son of Man
20-28, Desiring Honor & Greatness
20-23, Called to Suffer like the Son of Man
24-28, Called to Serve like the Son of Man
Shaped according to the Son of Man.
Ransomed by the Son of Man.
SUNDAY COURSES | Revelation #1
Today we begin our introduction to the book of Revelation, with Pastor AJ. PDF Notes: https://christcommunityjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Revelation-Notes.pdf Sunday Courses Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfsjCXHbwNaQcPgq313GhD6NeON5JHVm
Whose perception is reality? (Matthew 20.1-16)
“Whose perception is reality?”
[Or: The 2nd Sermon on “the Last will be First and the First Last.”]
The experience of the first laborers.
The experience of the later laborers.
The perception of the first laborers.
The perception of the Master.
The reality of the Kingdom, according to Jesus.
(The perception of the later laborers?)
con[TEXT]ualize #97 | Genesis 22
God provides for Abraham after testing his faith by asking him to sacrifice his only child, the promised child.
SUNDAY COURSES | Covenant Theology #4
We finish our course on Covenant Theology in this lesson, as Pastor AJ finishes up teaching on the Covenant of Grace with a focus on the New Covenant in Christ.
SUNDAY COURSES | Covenant Theology #3
Today we begin to cover the Covenant of Grace, with Pastor AJ.
SUNDAY COURSES | Covenant Theology #2
Today we cover the Covenant of Redemption and the Covenant of Works, with Pastor AJ.
SUNDAY COURSES | Covenant Theology #1
Our introductory teaching on Covenant Theology from Pastor AJ.
Kingdom complete. (Matthew 19.23-30)
“Kingdom consumption.”
[Or, The FIRST sermon about the FIRST who shall be last, and the last FIRST.]
A consumer is not a disciple and a disciple is not a consumer.
[Hugh Halter and Matt Smay, And: The Gathered and Scattered Church]
The Kingdom and wealthy consumers.
The Kingdom and kingdom consumers.
The King who was consumed.
3 Questions and 1 Appeal to Disciples on Mission.
con[TEXT]ualize #96 | Genesis 21
Isaac, child of the promise, is born - fittingly resulting in laughter. And Hagar and Ishmael are cast out but not forgotten by God.
True Sadness or True Gladness (Matthew 19.13-23)
Children of God.
Adults of God.
True Sadness (or True Gladness)
con[TEXT]ualize #95 | Genesis 20
Abraham repeats the final part of Genesis 12, yet the Lord is at work to protect and preserve.
Lessons from Paul - Sharing the Gospel in Our City (Acts 17.16-34)
WE NEED TO KNOW the culture and listen to people (v.16,22-23)
WE NEED TO KNOW and share the gospel narrative (v. 17-18, 24-31)
God
Man
Christ
Response
WE NEED TO KNOW there is always a response to the gospel (v. 32-34)
con[TEXT]ualize #94 | Genesis 18:16-19:38
Abraham's intercession. Lot. Sodom and Gomorrah. The Lord's judgment and mercy.
Idiotas on mission. (Acts 4.1-37)
The church on mission values:
The GOSPEL with boldness.
The WORD in front of the world.
The KINGDOM of the Sovereign King.
The COMMUNITY of the people of God.
con[TEXT]ualize #93 | Genesis 17:15-18:15
God tells Abraham and Sarah that the covenant promises will come through Sarah's child Isaac - and they laugh.
Jesus, marriage and divorce. (Matthew 19.1-12)
A deceptive question about divorce.
A divine answer ABOUT MARRIAGE. (19.3-6)
A direct question about divorce.
A divine answer ABOUT DIVORCE. (19.7-9)
“If such is the case… it is better not to marry.” (19.10-12)
The extent of forgiveness (Matthew 18.21-35)
The extent of forgiveness
in our minds. (21-22)
in the kingdom of heaven. (23-34)
A ridiculous debt.
A release from payment.
A reciprocated mercy.
A radical consequence.
The extension of forgiveness. (35)
con[TEXT]ualize #92 | Genesis 17:1-14
A lot in these opening verses of chapter 17! God reiterates his covenant with Abraham, emphasizing its ongoing and eternal nature and then gives Abraham its sign: circumcision.
Decide Now. (Matthew 18.15-20)
DECIDE NOW
to follow the path designed by God,
within the church established by God,
to discover the eternal and holy will of God,
that we might know the restoring presence of God.
con[TEXT]ualize #91 | Genesis 16
Following Abram's faith and God's reassurance in chapter 15, we meet a lapse of faith on Abram and Sarai's parts in chapter 16.
Jesus and His Little Ones (Matthew 18.5-14)
• 5 & 10, Receive Them, Value Them
• 6-9, Don’t Cause Them to Stray
• 10-14, Rescuing Those that Stray
con[TEXT]ualize #90 | Genesis 15
God cuts his covenant with Abram amidst Abram's faith and faith-wrestling-questions.
Two great realities for 2024 (Matthew 17.24-8.4)
The greatness and humility of Jesus, the King. 17.24-27
The greatness of humility in the Kingdom of Jesus. 18.1-4
The arrival of [increased] turbulence. (Matthew 17.14-23)
The walk down the mountain.
The reality of this world.
The collision with Jesus.
The reality of theological warfare.
The problem for the disciples.
The reality of tiny faith, even for the “faithful.”
The suffering, cross and resurrection of Jesus.
The reality (and barometer) of faith = distress.
con[TEXT]ualize #89 | Genesis 14
Abram's story continues as he rescues Lot and then is blessed by Melchizedek.
The Arrival of Glory (Matthew 17.1-13)
The Transfiguration of Jesus.
The Response of the Disciples.
The Reality of Glory.
The GLORY of Jesus, eternally.
The GLORY of the Word, presently. 2 Peter 1.16-21
The GLORY of our transformation, personally. 2 Cor. 3.18
con[TEXT]ualize #88 | Genesis 12:10-13:18
Abram's story continues as he goes down in Egypt before returning to the land of Canaan.
The ARRIVAL of emptiness unto fullness. (Matthew 16.24-28)
3 cruciform commands
3 reasonable reasons
1 profound promise
con[TEXT]ualize #87 | Genesis 11:10-12:9
We begin Abram's story today.
Jesus and the ARRIVAL of "MY" Church (Matthew 16.18-19)
What it might mean.
What it must mean.
What it cannot mean.
On this Rock.
I will build My Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Whatever you bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven.
Whatever you loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.