Immanuel Baptist Church
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Immanuel Baptist ChurchJan 31, 2021
Ben Seewald Exodus 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery"
Main Idea: "Because of our selfish adulteries we need the self-sacrificing love of Jesus"
1. What this command requires and forbids
2. We are adulterers who need the self-sacrificing love of Jesus
3. How then shall we love?
Ben Seawald Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder"
Main Idea: "Because we are all murderers at heart, we need the blood of Jesus."
1. What this command requires and forbids
2. What we ought to do about it
Ben Seewald Exodus 20:12 "The 5th Commandment: Honor your Father and your Mother"
1. What this command requires and forbids
2. The promise attached to this command
Ben Seewald Exodus 20:8-11, The Fourth Commandment "Remember the Lord's Day"
1. Understanding the Sabbath Command in the Mt. Sinai context
2. Sabbath in Creation and God’s goal for Humanity
3. Jesus fulfilled and transformed the Sabbath
4. Understanding the Sabbath this side of the empty tomb
Ben Seewald, Exodus 20:1-3, "The First Commandment"
"Because you worship other gods besides Yahweh, you desperately need Christ the Savior."
1. The command is for everyone.
2. What the command requires and what it forbids.
3. Where this leaves us.
Ben Seewald, Exodus 19:1-20:21, “The One Who Brings Us Together”
"Only Christ can separate us from the sin that distances us from God and give us the holiness needed to draw near."
1. The distance between God and man
2. The reason for the distance
3. The way to draw near to God
Allen Williams, Psalm 97, Rejoice in the Lord who Reigns
Guest Preacher, Allen Williams - Elder, Chaffee Crossing Baptist Church
“The Lord Reigns”
“God sovereignly rules over all His creation in perfect righteousness and justice and does so through the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Ben Seewald, Exodus 18:13-27, Short Staffed
A plurality of qualified leaders, under Christ, are needed to maintain the order and peace among His people (and God has richly supplied His church).
1. The problem
2. The solution
3. The lesson
Ben Seewald, Exodus 18:1-12, Lessons from the Conversion of a Foreign Priest
Yahweh is trustworthy because He is greater than all gods and faithful to His covenant promises.
1. The one being converted
2. The means of his conversion.
3. The results of his conversion.
Ben Seewald, Exodus 17:8-16, Lessons from an Ancient Battle
God is the One who gives victory to His people, through the intercession of His chosen Mediator, Christ.
1. A guided journey through the story of an ancient battle
2. Instruction for us today
Sean Cooper, Biblical Theology of Missions
Sean Cooper, Biblical Theology of Missions
Ben Seewald, Exodus 17:1-7 & 1 Cor. 10:4, "Christ the Rock of our Salvation"
Christ is the Rock of our Salvation—who because He was struck with the rod of God’s judgment—brings the water of life to sinners deserving of death.
1. A trial in the wilderness
2. The gospel foreshadowed
3. Lessons from Christ the Rock
Ben Seewald, Exodus 15, Song of God's Triumph
Ben Seewald, Exodus 15, Song of God's Triumph
Josh Price, Malachi 2:1-9
Josh Price, Malachi 2:1-9
Joe Evans, Hebrews 2:14-18
Joe Evans, Hebrews 2:14-18
Christian Dennett, Luke 2, Have you lost your Joy?
Christian Dennett, Luke 2, Have you lost your Joy?
Ben Seewald, Exodus 13:17-14:31, The One to be Feared
Main Lesson: “Fear Yahweh because of His supreme power over life and death.”
1. A fear problem
2. A vision problem
3. A heart problem
4. A lesson about fear and faith
Ben Seewald, Exodus 13:1-16, Deliverance has Implications
1. A new belonging
2. A new beginning
Ben Seewald, Exodus 12, Remember Your Deliverance
"Remember your deliverance through the blood of the Lamb"
1. Israel was called to remember its deliverance from Egypt through the blood of the Passover lamb
2. Why the blood?
3. This pointed to an even greater deliverance through the blood of an even greater Lamb
4. Christian, remember your deliverance through the blood of the Lamb of God (Jesus)
5. How do we remember (Application to the Lord’s Supper)
Ben Seewald, Exodus 9:13-11:10, The Ruler of Kings
"God even rules over wicked kings, raising them up and casting them down for the glory of His own name.” 1. Plagues
2. Negotiations
3. Explanations
Ben Seewald, Exodus 7:8-9:12, The God who has no rivals
Yahweh's opponents may seem powerful at first, but they are no match for Him.
1. The reality of opposition
2. The seeming power of our opposition
3. The opposition is no match for our God
Ben Seewald, Exodus 4:29-7:7, When things go from Bad to Worse
When things go from bad to wrose, remember God's words, patiently trust, and persistently obey.
1. Remember God's Words
2. Patiently Trust
Ben Seewald, Exodus 4:19-31, The Kindness and Severity of God
Ben Seewald, Exodus 4:19-31, The Kindness and Severity of God
Ben Seewald, Exodus 3:1-4:18, Weak Man, Almighty God
Moses was God's appointed leader and prophet, and yet he was merely a weak man in the hands of the Almighty God.
1. God is the Almighty Deliverer
2. Moses was the weak instrument of God's deliverance.
3. Moses was God's appointed leader and prophet, and yet he was merely a weak man the hands of the Almighty God.
Ben Seewald, Exodus 2:11-22, Beware of Rejecting God's Deliverer
Exodus 2:11-22 - The Deliverer Rejected
1. Moses' attempts to help the Hebrews and their response
2. Moses' attempt to help the Midianites and their response
3. The Moral of the Story
A. Beware of Rejecting God's Deliverer
B. Faith must endure disappointments and continue trusting in the God who is faithful
Ben Seewald, Exodus 2:23-25, "The Cry Heard in Heaven"
Prayer is powerful because God is compassionate and faithful to save those who cry to Him for rescue
1. The Cry of the People
2. The Response of God
3. Lessons about prayer and the character of God
Josh Price, Malachi 1:6-16 Worthy Sacrifice
Josh Price, Malachi 1:6-16 Worthy Sacrifice
Josh Price, Micah 1:2-5, Jacob and Esau
Josh Price, Micah 1:2-5, Jacob and Esau
Ben Seewald, Exodus 2:1-10, Provision, Preservation, Preparation
God provided, preserved, and prepared His people's deliverer.
1. Provision
2. Preservation
3. Preparation
Ben Seewald, Exodus 1, Where is God in the Days of Darkness?
He is ordering history toward the fulfillment of His promises, frustrating the plans of the most powerful kings, and blessing those who fear Him.
1. God orders history toward the fulfillment of His promises.
2. God frustrates the plans of the most powerful kings.
3. God blesses those who fear Him.
E. J. Rousell, Psalm 110, King of Kings
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 27, 2023
Ben Seewald, Philippians 4:10-23, Contentment, Generosity, and the Lord’s Provision
18th sermon in Philippians Series (FINAL)
THESIS: As Christians, we should be content and generous because we have a God and Father who generously provides for our needs.
POINT 1: We should be content.
POINT 2: We should be generous.
POINT 3: Because we have a God and Father who generously provides for our needs.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 20, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 4:8-9, Mental and Practical Discipline
17th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Christian, think about the right things and practice the right things.
POINT 1: Think about the right things.
POINT 2: Practice the right things.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 13, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 4:3-7, Mental Health and the Nearness of the Lord
16th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: The Mental State of those under the protection of the God of Peace ought to be rejoicing, reasonableness and peace.
POINT 1: The Tree of Godly Emotions
POINT 2: The Rich Soil of Gospel Truth
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 6, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 4:2-3, Agree in the Lord
15th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Agree in the Lord and help others do the same.
POINT 1: Agree in the Lord.
POINT 2: Help others do the same.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 30, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Enemies of the Cross & Citizens of Heaven
14th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: True citizens of heaven live heavenly lives.
POINT 1: Traits of Enemies of the Cross.
POINT 2: Traits of Citizens of Heaven.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 23, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 3:12-16, Pursuing the Prize
13th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: What are you striving for?
POINT 1: What is the prize?
POINT 2: Why should we pursue it?
POINT 3: How do we pursue it?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 16, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 3:1b-11, Beware of self-righteousness and its teachers
12th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Look out for those who would teach you to trust in personal righteousness.
POINT 1: Look out for the dogs, evildoers, flesh-mutilators.
POINT 2: Look away from self.
POINT 3: Look to Christ and Him alone.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 9, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 3:1&4:4, Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
11th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Rejoicing in the Lord is not optional for the Christian.
POINT 1: What is it to rejoice?
POINT 2: We are to rejoice “in the Lord”.
POINT 3: Who is to rejoice?
POINT 4: Rejoicing in the Lord is not optional.
POINT 5: When are we to rejoice?
POINT 6: What to do when we feel unable to rejoice?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 2, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:19-30, The Mindset of Christ Lived Out
10th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Living out the mindset of Christ looks like humble, sacrificial risk-taking in the work of Christ for the good of others.
Living out the mindset of Christ looks like:
POINT 1: Making sacrifices for others as Paul did.
POINT 2: Genuine concern for the welfare of others as Timothy had.
POINT 3: Taking loving risks for the work of Christ as Epaphroditus did.
POINT 4: Seeking to give honor rather than get it, as the Philippians were to do.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 25, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:17-18, The Joy of Being Poured Out
9th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: It is a joyful thing to be poured out for the glory of God and the faith of others.
POINT 1: Rejoice when others are poured out.
POINT 2: Rejoice to be poured out.
POINT 3: Reason for Rejoicing.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 18, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:14-16, Grumbling and Disputing Forbidden
8th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Grumbling and disputing are forbidden because they dim the light we’re to be in the world.
POINT 1: What is forbidden.
POINT 2: What we’re to be.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 11, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:12-13, Work Out Your Own Salvation?
7th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Christian, work out your own salvation continually with fear and trembling because God is working in you.
POINT 1: What does it mean to work out your own salvation?
POINT 2: How do you work out your own salvation?
POINT 3: Why we must work it out, and why in this way?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 4, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:5-11, The Example of Christ’s Sacrificial Servitude
6th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: As those saved by Christ, what does it look like to honor Him with our lives?
Honoring Christ with your life looks like following His example of sacrificial servitude.
POINT 1: Christ’s Supreme Dignity
POINT 2: Christ’s Active Humiliation
POINT 3: Christ’s Resulting Exaltation
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 28, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 2:1-11, Unity Through Humility
5th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Reconciliation, getting along, unity between Christians is NOT OPTIONAL, it is a basic duty of citizenship in the Kingdom of Heaven.
POINT 1: The Command to Unity.
POINT 2: The Pathway to Unity.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 21, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 1:27-30, Conduct Worthy of the Gospel of Christ
4th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Because Christians belong to Jesus, they should conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
POINT 1: The What – What does this way of life look like and how is it described?
POINT 2: The Motivation – What are the reasons or motivation for living a life worthy of the Gospel?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 14, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 1:18-26, How to Rejoice in Suffering
Third sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: When we ae rejoicing in suffering that our Christian witness shines the most brightly.
POINT 1: Paul suffered with courage and joy because he knew that his pain had a purpose.
POINT 2: Paul’s purpose was the honoring of Christ in his body.
POINT 3: Paul’s purpose would be accomplished through the prayers of the church and the help of the Holy Spirit
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 7, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 1:12-18, The Advance of the Gospel Through Our Suffering
THESIS: God advances the gospel even through the suffering of his people.
POINT 1: The unstoppable advance of the gospel through Paul’s suffering.
POINT 2: How this (POINT 1) is reason for courage and joy if our priorities are in order.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 30, 2023.
Casey J, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Always in God’s Hands
THESIS: Suffering Christians have great hope and cause for praise because of our inheritance in Christ.
POINT 1: The Beginning of the Christian Life (v3)
POINT 2: The End of the Christian Life (v4)
POINT 3: The In-between of the Christian Life (v5)
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 23, 2023.
Ben Seewald, Philippians 1:1-11, God’s Good Work in You
THESIS: God’s good work in you is reason for joy.
POINT 1: The Worker of the Work
POINT 2: The Nature of the Work
POINT 3: The Location of the Work
POINT 4: The Certainty of the Work
POINT 5: The Right Response to the Work
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 16, 2023.