Abounding Grace Church

Emptiness of the World- Fullness in Christ-Colossians 2-8-10

King Over All - Zechariah 14-- -- ---When and how did Jesus establish His Kingdom-----What realities of Christ's Kingdom do we already experience-- How will the fulness of Christ's Kingdom be experienced at His return-----How should the truth that God is king over all impact us now-----Other passages to consider-- Ezek 38-1-40-2- Hag 2-6,21-22- Mt 4-17- 27-51-54- Lk 4-43- 1 Cor 15-23-28- 1 Pet 1-6-16- Rev 21-22.

Salvation From the Lord - Zechariah 12-13

- Pursuing God in Hard Times - Psalm 77 -------Notes----------------- the Lord in your -----------------------.- - --------------------- your ------------------------ to God.- - -------Remember who ---------------------- and what he has -----------------------------.

Saved by our Shepherd-King - Zechariah 9-11--How they will be saved from this mess---1- God will defeat their enemies- - 9-1-8---through His future King- - 9-9-13 -- -delivering His people - 9-14-17----2- God will raise up new leadership to ------------------ - 10-1-11-3-- --How they got into this mess---The people rejected --------------------- - 11-4-17-- -----What kind of Messiah were the Jews expecting-- How was Jesus different and similar-----How are we like sheep-- What makes Jesus the Good Shepherd-----What enemies has Jesus rescued us from-- How will He deliver us in the future----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- 95-6-7- Ezek 34- Mt 21-5- Jn 10-1-18- 12-15- 2 Cor 10-4- Eph 2-14-18- 6-10-20- Col 1-20- Rev 19-11-21.

A Healthy Relationship with God - Zechariah 7-8---1- Israel's call to renewed ------------------ - 7-1-10----a. In view of God's ----------------- - 7-11-14--b. In view of God's ----------------- - 8-1-19--c. In view of God's ----------------- - 8-20-23-- --2- Our call to ---------------- in Christ - Colossians 2-6-7-- ---What kind of relationship did God desire from the returned exiles-- Why-----How did Jesus succeed where Israel failed-- What does this mean for us who are united to Christ-----What does a healthy relationship with God look like today-- How are we in the New Covenant equipped to live this way------Other passages to consider- Gen 12-3- Dt 28- Is 58-3-6- Joel 2-12-13- Micah 6-6-8- Mt 2-15- Lk 18-9-14- Jn 15-3-5- Ro 5-19- 8-1- Gal 3-13- 5-22-6-2- Col 2-6-7- Eph 1-3-12- 4-24- 5-1-2- 1 Jn 4-7.

King Jesus is Coming Back - Zechariah 5-6---Notes--1-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- 5-1-4----2-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 5-5-10----3-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 6-1-8----4-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 6-9-15----How is Jesus both Priest and King----Why is the return of Christ terrifying to some, but terrific to others----In light of Christ's victory and promised return, how is God calling us to live in this present day----Other passages to consider--Mt 16-18- Act 2-32-41- Eph 2-14-22- 2 Th 1- Heb 5-1-10- 7-11-8-1- 1 Pt 2-4-5- Rev 6-1-8- 19-1-16

Sermon - God Will Build His Church- - Zechariah 4-- -- -- ---Why were the people in Zechariah's day discouraged-- How was this vision in Zechariah 4 an encouragement to them-----How are we tempted to despise the -day of small things- when it comes to the growth of the church-- What is the biblical response-----What challenges face us as we seek to make disciples-- How does Zech 4 encourage us-----How is the church built-- What role do we have----Other passages to consider- 2 Chron 16-9- Ez 3-8-13- 4-1-6- 5-1-2- 6-14-15- Isa 40-4- 45-2- Hag 1-6,14- Mt 16-18- Eph 2-12-22- 1 Pet 2-4-10- Rev 11-3-4.

Purified to Enjoy - Serve God- Zechariah 3---1- ------------- Condition - vv1,3--2- Gracious ----------------- - vv2,4-7--3- Promised --------- bringing permanent ---------- - vv8-10-- ---As our great High Priest, what has Christ accomplished for us-----How is Joshua's experience in this passage a picture of what God does for us in Christ-----What truths do you need to remember when Satan accuses you or your own conscience condemns you-----How does God's grace to us in the Gospel free us to enjoy and serve God----Other passages to consider- -Ex 28-9-11,36-38- Lev 16- Jer 23-5- Rom 3-21-26- 8-33-34- 12-1- Heb 7-22-27- 9-6-14- 10-1-14- Rev 7-13-14.

Sermon - The Return of the Lord - Zechariah 1-2--Background info---605 - 597 BC - First - second groups of Jews exiled to Babylon--586 BC - Jerusalem and temple destroyed by the Babylonians. More exiles taken to Babylon.--539 BC - Persian king Cyrus conquers Babylon. --538 BC - Cyrus issued an edict allowing Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple.--536 BC - Foundation of the temple is laid, but many difficulties caused rebuilding to stop. -Ezra 4---522 BC - Darius took control of Persian empire.--520 BC -6th month- - construction on temple resumes -Hag 1-14-15-.--520 BC -8th month- - Zechariah 1-1--General structure of Zechariah---- Chapters 1-6 - contain eight-night visions promising restoration-- Chapters 7-8 - contain a narrative section-- Chapters 9-14 - contain two prophetic oracles portraying the Lord's return-- --1- ------------- of God's Return - 1-2-6-- --2- ------------- of God's Return - 1-7-17-- --3- ------------- at God's Return - 1-18-21-- --4- ------------- to God's Return -

Our Perfect Priest - Hebrews 4-14-16---1- We have an exalted high priest who ---------------------------.------Let us then, --------------------.-- --2- We have a sympathetic high priest who --------------------------------.------Let us then, ------------------------.---- ---What did OT priests do-- How is Jesus superior to them-----How does Jesus's incarnation enable Him to minister to us now-----How does this passage encourage you in your walk with Christ----Other passages to consider- Lev 16- Isa 6-1- 66-1- Mt 4-1-11- 27-51- Heb 2-17-3-1- 5-1-10- 6-19-20- 7-26-28- 10-19-21.

Our Salvation Story - Titus 3-3-7---1- What we were - v3---- --2- What God did - vv4-6-- ---- --3- What we become - v7-- -- -- -- What was not the grounds for our salvation-- On what basis does God save us---- How do you see glimpses of v3 in you through your remaining sin-- What might you be like now if God had not saved you---- What did you used to believe about Jesus-- How has your view changed----How does this text describe all three members of Godhead active in our salvation------- Other passages to consider- Isa 9-2- 53-6- Ezk 36-25-27- Lk 19-10- Jn 3-1-8- 8-34-36- Rom 6-17-19- 2 Cor 4-4-6- Eph 2-1-10- Col 3-7- Titus 2-11-14- 1 Jn 4-10.

Disciples Making Disciples - Matthew 28-16-20----1- Christ's -------- - The basis for our mission - v18.-- -- --2- Christ's -------- - The content of our mission - vv19-20a.-- -- -- -- --3- Christ's -------- - The encouragement for our mission - v20b.-- -- ---How is the Great Commission rooted in the resurrection -and ascension- of Christ-----What is a disciple-- How can you grow in learning to obey and imitate Christ-----How do we see that the local church is Christ's primary tool for disciple-making-----Who has God put in your life to evangelize and disciple-- Pray for opportunities to bring the Word of God to them.--Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Ps 67- Mt 1-1- 10-24-25- 16-16-18- Jn 14-16- Acts 2- 2 Cor 3-18- Eph 1-20-23- Phil 2-8-11- Col 1-6-8, 27-29- Rev 7-9-12.

Jesus Rose from the Dead - Matthew 27-55-28-15---Witnessing Christ's Resurrection---1- - vv55-61-- --2- - vv62-66-- --3- - vv1-7-- --4- - vv8-10-- --Considering Christ's Resurrection--- -- -- ---What is significant about eyewitness accounts to Christ's burial and resurrection-----What does the resurrection declare about Jesus-----What all does the resurrection of Christ promise for all Christians-----How should Christ's resurrection impact my life today----Other passages to consider- -Jn 11-25-26- Acts 2-22-41- 4-12- 10-34-43- Rom 4-24-25- 1 Cor 15-3-6,12-20,50-58- Eph 1-18-20- Phil 3-20-21- Col 3-1-4- 1 Pet 1-3-6.

Sermon - Christ Suffers to Set Us Free - Matthew 27-11-26-----------How do we see the innocence and the willingness of Jesus in this text-----What do the sufferings of Christ accomplish-----How are we like Barabbas--

Rejected by His Own - Matthew 26-57-27-10- --Notes-- -- -- --What claim did Jesus make in v65-- Why did the Jewish authorities consider this blasphemy---In what ways are the Jewish authorities' rejection of Jesus especially tragic and heinous---How does Jesus contrast with Peter in this passage---Why did Jesus endure this rejection-- What does His rejection accomplish and teach us----Other passages to consider--Ps 110-1- Isa 50-6- Jer 19-1-13- Dan 7-12- Zech 11-4-17- Jn 1-10-12- 15-18-20- Acts 4-11-12- 1 Pet 2-22-23.

Failure of the Disciples vs Triumph of Christ - Matthew 26-17-35-- -- --What does this passage reveal about Christ's sufferings and His obedience----How does this text remind us of Christ's humanity-- How was Jesus helped by praying to the Father----What contributed to the disciples' failure-- What lessons are there for us in our battle against sin----As you consider what Jesus went through to save us, what is your response----Other passages to consider-- Isa 51-17- Jer 25-15, 17- Matt 6-9-13- 2 Cor 5-21- Eph 6-10-20- Heb 4-14-16- 5-7-9- 12-1-3- 1 Pet 2-24.

Powerfully Carrying Out God's Plan - Matthew 26-17-35-- -- -- -- ---How does Jesus demonstrate that He is sovereignly embracing and executing God's plan-----What significance did Jesus give to His death-- How does Jesus display His authority in instituting the Lord's Supper-----How do you respond knowing that Jesus was not a victim, but rather willingly embraced the cross-----Other passages to consider- -Ex 12-1-28- 24-7-8- Ps 41-9- Isa 53- Jer 31-31-34- 1 Cor 5-7- 11-17-34- Heb 8-10.

Sermon - Posture on the Death of Christ - Matthew 26-1-16--Posture - attitude - behavior--1- -- --2- -- --3- -- --4- -- -- ---How does Jesus demonstrate His sovereignty in this passage-----In what ways do you demonstrate extravagant devotion to Christ-----What is your posture on the death of Christ-- What attitude - behavior is God calling you to concerning the cross of Christ----Other passages to consider-- Mt 16-21- 17-22-23- 20-17-19- Jn 12-1-8- 1 Cor 1-18- Gal 6-14- Eph 2-16- Col 1-20- 2-13-15.

Sermon-I Am Forever Loved by God and Dependent on His Grace - Romans 8-38-39, 2 Corinthians 9-8--Notes-