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Sermon Outline
“The Forgiveness of Sins” 4-5-20
Recite Apostles’ Creed
“…The Forgiveness of Sins….”
M____________ Cleaning Products
M__________: “Out, damned spot!”
The Main Point: We believe in a God of love, grace, and mercy Who sacrificed His life that we might have a chance at forgiveness.
From Pa____ to Pa_________ Sunday
First, Jesus is c_______________ as a king: “The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!’” (John 12:12-13)
Then Jesus is c______________ like a thief: “When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed (Jesus) to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on His right and one on His left.” (Luke 23:33)
And in-between, Jesus c_______ over people’s sin: “But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, He began to weep. ‘How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes…. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.’” (Luke 19:41-42, 44b)
Two W_______ Backwards, L_____ L_____ W_____
“…Sins….”
Believers need h_________ty: “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’—and I am the worst of them all.” (1 Timothy 1:15)
Pre-Believers need h_______ty: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23)
“…Forgiveness….”
Wh__ God ______________s Forgiveness
Because people refuse either to c__________ or r_________ of their sins
Thus: “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…. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth…. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts.” (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)
Wh____ God _________s Forgiveness
Whenever we humbly c__________ our sin, genuinely r________ of it, and cry out for Jesus’ grace and mercy!
Thus: “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…. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness…. My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate Who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One Who is truly righteous. He Himself is the Sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.” (1 John 1:7, 9; 2:1-2)
The P____________ Thief and the P__________ P____________
Sermon outline with blanks filled in
“The Forgiveness of Sins” 4-5-20
Recite Apostles’ Creed
“…The Forgiveness of Sins….”
Multiple Cleaning Products
Macbeth: “Out, damned spot!”
The Main Point: We believe in a God of love, grace, and mercy Who sacrificed His life that we might have a chance at forgiveness.
From Palm to Passion Sunday
First, Jesus is celebrated as a king: “The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!’” (John 12:12-13)
Then Jesus is crucified like a thief: “When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed (Jesus) to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on His right and one on His left.” (Luke 23:33)
And in-between, Jesus cries over people’s sin: “But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, He began to weep. ‘How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes…. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.’” (Luke 19:41-42, 44b)
Two Words Backwards, Like Last Week
“…Sins….”
Believers need humility: “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’—and I am the worst of them all.” (1 Timothy 1:15)
Pre-Believers need honesty: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23)
“…Forgiveness….”
Why God Withholds Forgiveness
Because people refuse either to confess or repent of their sins
Thus: “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…. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth…. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts.” (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)
When God Offers Forgiveness
Whenever we humbly confess our sin, genuinely repent of it, and cry out for Jesus’ grace and mercy!
Thus: “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…. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness…. My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate Who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One Who is truly righteous. He Himself is the Sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.” (1 John 1:7, 9; 2:1-2)
The Penitent Thief and the Potsdam Prisoner
“…The Forgiveness of Sins….”
Multiple Cleaning Products
Macbeth: “Out, damned spot!”
The Main Point: We believe in a God of love, grace, and mercy Who sacrificed His life that we might have a chance at forgiveness.
From Palm to Passion Sunday
First, Jesus is celebrated as a king: “The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!’” (John 12:12-13)
Then Jesus is crucified like a thief: “When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed (Jesus) to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on His right and one on His left.” (Luke 23:33)
And in-between, Jesus cries over people’s sin: “But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, He began to weep. ‘How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes…. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.’” (Luke 19:41-42, 44b)
Two Words Backwards, Like Last Week
“…Sins….”
Believers need humility: “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’—and I am the worst of them all.” (1 Timothy 1:15)
Pre-Believers need honesty: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23)
“…Forgiveness….”
Why God Withholds Forgiveness
Because people refuse either to confess or repent of their sins
Thus: “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…. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth…. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts.” (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)
When God Offers Forgiveness
Whenever we humbly confess our sin, genuinely repent of it, and cry out for Jesus’ grace and mercy!
Thus: “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…. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness…. My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate Who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One Who is truly righteous. He Himself is the Sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.” (1 John 1:7, 9; 2:1-2)
The Penitent Thief and the Potsdam Prisoner
Music Of The Day
“CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART”
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CAST ME NOT AWAY FROM THY PRESENCE, OH LORD,
AND TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME;
RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CAST ME NOT AWAY FROM THY PRESENCE, OH LORD,
AND TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME;
RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
“HOSANNA”
I SEE THE KING OF GLORY, COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF FIRE;
THE WHOLE EARTH SHAKES, THE WHOLE EARTH SHAKES.
I SEE HIS LOVE AND MERCY, WASHING OVER ALL OUR SIN;
THE PEOPLE SING, THE PEOPLE SING:
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
I SEE A GENERATION, RISING UP TO TAKE THE PLACE
WITH SELFLESS FAITH, WITH SELFLESS FAITH;
I SEE A NEAR REVIVAL, STIRRING AS WE PRAY AND SEEK:
WE’RE ON OUR KNEES, WE’RE ON OUR KNEES.
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HEAL MY HEART AND MAKE IT CLEAN;
OPEN UP MY EYES TO THE THINGS UNSEEN.
SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE LIKE YOU HAVE LOVED ME;
BREAK MY HEART FOR WHAT BREAKS YOURS.
EVERYTHING I AM FOR YOUR KINGDOM’S CAUSE
AS I WALK FROM EARTH INTO ETERNITY.
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST,
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CAST ME NOT AWAY FROM THY PRESENCE, OH LORD,
AND TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME;
RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CAST ME NOT AWAY FROM THY PRESENCE, OH LORD,
AND TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME;
RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME;
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD,
AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
“HOSANNA”
I SEE THE KING OF GLORY, COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF FIRE;
THE WHOLE EARTH SHAKES, THE WHOLE EARTH SHAKES.
I SEE HIS LOVE AND MERCY, WASHING OVER ALL OUR SIN;
THE PEOPLE SING, THE PEOPLE SING:
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
I SEE A GENERATION, RISING UP TO TAKE THE PLACE
WITH SELFLESS FAITH, WITH SELFLESS FAITH;
I SEE A NEAR REVIVAL, STIRRING AS WE PRAY AND SEEK:
WE’RE ON OUR KNEES, WE’RE ON OUR KNEES.
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HEAL MY HEART AND MAKE IT CLEAN;
OPEN UP MY EYES TO THE THINGS UNSEEN.
SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE LIKE YOU HAVE LOVED ME;
BREAK MY HEART FOR WHAT BREAKS YOURS.
EVERYTHING I AM FOR YOUR KINGDOM’S CAUSE
AS I WALK FROM EARTH INTO ETERNITY.
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA, HOSANNA; HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST,
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
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