Sermon Notes

August 30, 2009

 

“PRAYER IS A PARTNERSHIP”

Philippians 1:3-5

 

We are partners with one another as we pray for each other’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

 

We experience abiding peace

1.      Be careful for nothing

2.      Be prayerful for everything

3.      Be thankful in everything

 

We enjoy amazing provision

1.      From the riches of His grace

2.      From the riches of His glory

3.      From the riches of His goodness

 

Let’s be partners in prayer!

Sermon Notes

August 23, 2009

 

“AN URGENT MESSAGE FOR UNPREDICTABLE TIMES”

I Thessalonians 1:5

 

How can we engage our community with the gospel?

 

            ESTABLISH A CHRISTIAN PRESENCE

 

EXPRESS A CHRISTIAN PROCLAMATION

 

            EXHIBIT A CHRISTIAN POWER

 

Sermon Notes

August 16, 2009

 

“HE HAS MADE ME GLAD”

Psalm 32:10-11

 

Grace that saves from sin

Love that is unfailing

Appearing of Christ

Destination of heaven

“THE GREATNESS OF SERVANTHOOD”

John 13:1-20

 

THE SUPREME EXAMPLE OF SERVING

1.      The picture of self-giving

2.      The posture of suffering

 

THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF SERVING

1.       Fulfills responsibilities as followers of Christ

2.       Forms relationships with both believers and unbelievers

 

THE SIMPLE EXPECTATION OF SERVING

1.       It can be fruitful

2.       It can be painful

Sermon presented by pastor Tim Burnham on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lindale, Georgia.
Forgiveness
Based on Ephesians 4:32

“CALL TO WORSHIP”

Ephesians 5:19-20
May 31, 2009

 

God calls His people to worship through both the blessings and burdens of life.

 

Worship is a matter of attitude not activity.

 

          Acknowledge His Lordship in the successes and struggles of life.

Accept His leadership in the light and through the night.

Adore His love in the blessings and during the burdens.

Sermon Notes

May 17, 2009

 

“THE GREAT RACE”

Hebrews 12:1-2

 

There are many kinds of races in this life.  The race for success, fame, recognition, political positions, power, athletic titles and trophies.  Today we look at a spiritual race.

 

Exciting results and eternal rewards are promised for those who finish this race well.

 

LAY ASIDE EVERYTHING THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE RACE:

 

1.      The good things that can hinder

2.      The bad things that can hurt

 

LOOK TO JESUS ALWAYS FOR ENDURANCE TO FINISH THE RACE:

 

1.      Jesus is our model

2.      Jesus is our motivation

 

Are you in the race?

Sermon Notes

May 11, 2008

 

“FAITH FOR THE FUTURE”

II Timothy 1:5-7

 

          One of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation is biblical faith.  A mother’s faith can have eternal effect!

 

A PERSONAL FAITH IN GOD IS THE GREATEST NEED FOR EACH GENERATION

 

1.      Personal faith is individual

2.       Personal faith is identical

 

 

Our personal faith in Christ brings freedom from the guilt of our past and freedom from the fears of the future.

 

 

A PERSEVERING FAITH  IS CONFIDENT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL

 

1.      An anchor for the soul in the storms of life

2.      The anticipation of victory

 

 

A POWERFUL FAITH IMPACTS THE FAMILY AND THE WORLD

 

1.      By faith we stand against the devil

2.      By faith we serve God

3.       By faith we share Jesus with others

 

 

What are we passing on to the next generation?

Sermon Notes

April 26, 2009

 

“FAITH MATTERS”

James 2:14-26

 

Faith is the key doctrine of Christianity!  Does it matter what kind of faith?

 

James identifies two kinds of faith that affect our lives here and hereafter.

 

1.      A defective faith that is unable to produce a lifestyle that glorifies God

 

2.      A dynamic faith that produces visible evidence and public demonstration  

 of  a personal decision to trust Christ

 

What kind of faith characterizes your life?

April 19, 2009

A FOUNDATION FOR FULFILLMENT

Colossians 2:1-8

 

Because there is the real possibility of deception there must be the reality of a sure foundation.

 

A MATTER OF AFFECTION

 

1.       A sincere diligence for spiritual courage

2.       A simple directive for spiritual connection

3.       A strong desire for spiritual comprehension

4.       A solid devotion to the saving Christ

 

METHODS OF DECEPTION

 

1.       Persuasive argument

2.       Philosophical awareness

3.       Provocative allurement

 

MEANS OF PROGRESSION

 

1.       Grounded in Jesus

2.       Growing in Jesus

3.       Grateful for Jesus

 

Is your life resting on the sure foundation?

Sermon Notes

April 12, 2009

 

“THE GLORY OF EASTER”

John 11:25

 

In the journey of life we feel disappointment, discouragement and despair.  We also face disasters, disease and that final enemy, death.  Jesus is enough to build hope and bring ultimate victory.

 

          The divine declaration that calls for personal faith

          The dynamic demonstration that creates hope

 

The glory of Easter is an empty tomb, the risen lord, who is forever king!

Presented on April 5, 2009 by pastor Tim Burnham

“THE CROSS CONNECTION”

II Corinthians 5:21

 

The crucifixion of Christ is not just a historical event to be remembered.  It is a personal expression of God’s love to be received.

 

The pursuit of God’s love is evident in the incarnation  –  God made the first move, He came to you.

 

The price of God’s love is expressed in the intervention of Jesus – He died for you.

 

The power of God’s love is experienced in the involvement of Christ in your life.  He understands you.

 

The presence of God’s love is enjoyed by the indwelling Christ.  He relates to you.

 

Do you have a divine connection with God?  It’s your move.

Matthew 13:3-9,18-23
Matters of the Heart

 

WHEN JESUS WEEPS

     Luke 19:37-44

     The crowds are rejoicing, yet Jesus begins to weep over their missed opportunity to really live!

 

LOSTNESS to God's PURPOSE for Life

 

1. No CONTENTMENT in what you do

2. No CONFIDENCE in where you're going

BLINDNESS to God's PEACE in Life

 

1. Blind to the DELIVERANCE in Jesus

2. Blind to the DANGER apart from Jesus

HARDNESS to God's PRESENCE with Life

1. Rejection of His LORDSHIP
2. Resistance to His LOVE

 

 

 

 

Sermon presented March 15, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lindale, GA.
Based on Matthew 8:30-33. Presented by Tim Burnham.

Sermon Notes

March 1, 2009

 

“SHARING”

 

We share information and experiences about sporting events, restaurants, politics, family, problems and recreation.  We share to give direction, suggestions and encouragement for a better life.  What can we do to share the greatest information of all?

 

A POWER WORTH EXPERIENCING    II Kings 5:2-3

A LOVE WORTH FINDING      John 4:28-30

A PERSON WORTH KNOWING     John 1:44-45

 

Do you know someone who needs to experience the grace and forgiveness of God?

“PRAYING FOR SOMEONE’S SALVATION”

Romans 10:1-4

 

“Believers are to pray for and witness to all unbelievers, knowing that God will faithfully save those who believe in His Son.  God’s redemptive program is not one-dimensional.  To isolate God’s sovereign choice from the believer’s personal faith is to foolishly and presumptuously separate what God has united.  A theology that does not reflect genuine, heartfelt compassion for the lost and a deep desire for their salvation is a theology that is unbiblical.”       -John MacArthur

 

PRAYING WITH PERSONAL PASSION.

PRAYING WITH PATIENT PERSISTENCE.

PRAYING WITH PROFOUND PURPOSE.

PRAYING WITH POINTED PERSPECTIVE.

          Recognizing the problem:

1.      Insufficient knowledge of God’s righteousness.

2.      Inappropriate behavior of pride.

3.      Insubordinate attitude to God’s will.

4.      Incomplete action of faith.

Sermon presented by Tim Burnham at First Baptist Church of Lindale.

Sermon Notes

August 30, 2009

 

“PRAYER IS A PARTNERSHIP”

Philippians 1:3-5

 

We are partners with one another as we pray for each other’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

 

We experience abiding peace

1.      Be careful for nothing

2.      Be prayerful for everything

3.      Be thankful in everything

 

We enjoy amazing provision

1.      From the riches of His grace

2.      From the riches of His glory

3.      From the riches of His goodness

 

Let’s be partners in prayer!

Sermon Notes

August 23, 2009

 

“AN URGENT MESSAGE FOR UNPREDICTABLE TIMES”

I Thessalonians 1:5

 

How can we engage our community with the gospel?

 

            ESTABLISH A CHRISTIAN PRESENCE

 

EXPRESS A CHRISTIAN PROCLAMATION

 

            EXHIBIT A CHRISTIAN POWER

 

Sermon Notes

August 16, 2009

 

“HE HAS MADE ME GLAD”

Psalm 32:10-11

 

Grace that saves from sin

Love that is unfailing

Appearing of Christ

Destination of heaven

“THE GREATNESS OF SERVANTHOOD”

John 13:1-20

 

THE SUPREME EXAMPLE OF SERVING

1.      The picture of self-giving

2.      The posture of suffering

 

THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF SERVING

1.       Fulfills responsibilities as followers of Christ

2.       Forms relationships with both believers and unbelievers

 

THE SIMPLE EXPECTATION OF SERVING

1.       It can be fruitful

2.       It can be painful

Sermon presented by pastor Tim Burnham on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lindale, Georgia.
Forgiveness
Based on Ephesians 4:32

“CALL TO WORSHIP”

Ephesians 5:19-20
May 31, 2009

 

God calls His people to worship through both the blessings and burdens of life.

 

Worship is a matter of attitude not activity.

 

          Acknowledge His Lordship in the successes and struggles of life.

Accept His leadership in the light and through the night.

Adore His love in the blessings and during the burdens.

Sermon Notes

May 17, 2009

 

“THE GREAT RACE”

Hebrews 12:1-2

 

There are many kinds of races in this life.  The race for success, fame, recognition, political positions, power, athletic titles and trophies.  Today we look at a spiritual race.

 

Exciting results and eternal rewards are promised for those who finish this race well.

 

LAY ASIDE EVERYTHING THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE RACE:

 

1.      The good things that can hinder

2.      The bad things that can hurt

 

LOOK TO JESUS ALWAYS FOR ENDURANCE TO FINISH THE RACE:

 

1.      Jesus is our model

2.      Jesus is our motivation

 

Are you in the race?

Sermon Notes

May 11, 2008

 

“FAITH FOR THE FUTURE”

II Timothy 1:5-7

 

          One of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation is biblical faith.  A mother’s faith can have eternal effect!

 

A PERSONAL FAITH IN GOD IS THE GREATEST NEED FOR EACH GENERATION

 

1.      Personal faith is individual

2.       Personal faith is identical

 

 

Our personal faith in Christ brings freedom from the guilt of our past and freedom from the fears of the future.

 

 

A PERSEVERING FAITH  IS CONFIDENT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL

 

1.      An anchor for the soul in the storms of life

2.      The anticipation of victory

 

 

A POWERFUL FAITH IMPACTS THE FAMILY AND THE WORLD

 

1.      By faith we stand against the devil

2.      By faith we serve God

3.       By faith we share Jesus with others

 

 

What are we passing on to the next generation?

Sermon Notes

April 26, 2009

 

“FAITH MATTERS”

James 2:14-26

 

Faith is the key doctrine of Christianity!  Does it matter what kind of faith?

 

James identifies two kinds of faith that affect our lives here and hereafter.

 

1.      A defective faith that is unable to produce a lifestyle that glorifies God

 

2.      A dynamic faith that produces visible evidence and public demonstration  

 of  a personal decision to trust Christ

 

What kind of faith characterizes your life?

April 19, 2009

A FOUNDATION FOR FULFILLMENT

Colossians 2:1-8

 

Because there is the real possibility of deception there must be the reality of a sure foundation.

 

A MATTER OF AFFECTION

 

1.       A sincere diligence for spiritual courage

2.       A simple directive for spiritual connection

3.       A strong desire for spiritual comprehension

4.       A solid devotion to the saving Christ

 

METHODS OF DECEPTION

 

1.       Persuasive argument

2.       Philosophical awareness

3.       Provocative allurement

 

MEANS OF PROGRESSION

 

1.       Grounded in Jesus

2.       Growing in Jesus

3.       Grateful for Jesus

 

Is your life resting on the sure foundation?

Sermon Notes

April 12, 2009

 

“THE GLORY OF EASTER”

John 11:25

 

In the journey of life we feel disappointment, discouragement and despair.  We also face disasters, disease and that final enemy, death.  Jesus is enough to build hope and bring ultimate victory.

 

          The divine declaration that calls for personal faith

          The dynamic demonstration that creates hope

 

The glory of Easter is an empty tomb, the risen lord, who is forever king!

Presented on April 5, 2009 by pastor Tim Burnham

“THE CROSS CONNECTION”

II Corinthians 5:21

 

The crucifixion of Christ is not just a historical event to be remembered.  It is a personal expression of God’s love to be received.

 

The pursuit of God’s love is evident in the incarnation  –  God made the first move, He came to you.

 

The price of God’s love is expressed in the intervention of Jesus – He died for you.

 

The power of God’s love is experienced in the involvement of Christ in your life.  He understands you.

 

The presence of God’s love is enjoyed by the indwelling Christ.  He relates to you.

 

Do you have a divine connection with God?  It’s your move.

Matthew 13:3-9,18-23
Matters of the Heart

 

WHEN JESUS WEEPS

     Luke 19:37-44

     The crowds are rejoicing, yet Jesus begins to weep over their missed opportunity to really live!

 

LOSTNESS to God's PURPOSE for Life

 

1. No CONTENTMENT in what you do

2. No CONFIDENCE in where you're going

BLINDNESS to God's PEACE in Life

 

1. Blind to the DELIVERANCE in Jesus

2. Blind to the DANGER apart from Jesus

HARDNESS to God's PRESENCE with Life

1. Rejection of His LORDSHIP
2. Resistance to His LOVE

 

 

 

 

Sermon presented March 15, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lindale, GA.
Based on Matthew 8:30-33. Presented by Tim Burnham.

Sermon Notes

March 1, 2009

 

“SHARING”

 

We share information and experiences about sporting events, restaurants, politics, family, problems and recreation.  We share to give direction, suggestions and encouragement for a better life.  What can we do to share the greatest information of all?

 

A POWER WORTH EXPERIENCING    II Kings 5:2-3

A LOVE WORTH FINDING      John 4:28-30

A PERSON WORTH KNOWING     John 1:44-45

 

Do you know someone who needs to experience the grace and forgiveness of God?

“PRAYING FOR SOMEONE’S SALVATION”

Romans 10:1-4

 

“Believers are to pray for and witness to all unbelievers, knowing that God will faithfully save those who believe in His Son.  God’s redemptive program is not one-dimensional.  To isolate God’s sovereign choice from the believer’s personal faith is to foolishly and presumptuously separate what God has united.  A theology that does not reflect genuine, heartfelt compassion for the lost and a deep desire for their salvation is a theology that is unbiblical.”       -John MacArthur

 

PRAYING WITH PERSONAL PASSION.

PRAYING WITH PATIENT PERSISTENCE.

PRAYING WITH PROFOUND PURPOSE.

PRAYING WITH POINTED PERSPECTIVE.

          Recognizing the problem:

1.      Insufficient knowledge of God’s righteousness.

2.      Inappropriate behavior of pride.

3.      Insubordinate attitude to God’s will.

4.      Incomplete action of faith.

Sermon presented by Tim Burnham at First Baptist Church of Lindale.

Sermon Notes

August 30, 2009

 

“PRAYER IS A PARTNERSHIP”

Philippians 1:3-5

 

We are partners with one another as we pray for each other’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

 

We experience abiding peace

1.      Be careful for nothing

2.      Be prayerful for everything

3.      Be thankful in everything

 

We enjoy amazing provision

1.      From the riches of His grace

2.      From the riches of His glory

3.      From the riches of His goodness

 

Let’s be partners in prayer!

Sermon Notes

August 23, 2009

 

“AN URGENT MESSAGE FOR UNPREDICTABLE TIMES”

I Thessalonians 1:5

 

How can we engage our community with the gospel?

 

            ESTABLISH A CHRISTIAN PRESENCE

 

EXPRESS A CHRISTIAN PROCLAMATION

 

            EXHIBIT A CHRISTIAN POWER

 

Sermon Notes

August 16, 2009

 

“HE HAS MADE ME GLAD”

Psalm 32:10-11

 

Grace that saves from sin

Love that is unfailing

Appearing of Christ

Destination of heaven

“THE GREATNESS OF SERVANTHOOD”

John 13:1-20

 

THE SUPREME EXAMPLE OF SERVING

1.      The picture of self-giving

2.      The posture of suffering

 

THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF SERVING

1.       Fulfills responsibilities as followers of Christ

2.       Forms relationships with both believers and unbelievers

 

THE SIMPLE EXPECTATION OF SERVING

1.       It can be fruitful

2.       It can be painful

Sermon presented by pastor Tim Burnham on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lindale, Georgia.
Forgiveness
Based on Ephesians 4:32

“CALL TO WORSHIP”

Ephesians 5:19-20
May 31, 2009

 

God calls His people to worship through both the blessings and burdens of life.

 

Worship is a matter of attitude not activity.

 

          Acknowledge His Lordship in the successes and struggles of life.

Accept His leadership in the light and through the night.

Adore His love in the blessings and during the burdens.

Sermon Notes

May 17, 2009

 

“THE GREAT RACE”

Hebrews 12:1-2

 

There are many kinds of races in this life.  The race for success, fame, recognition, political positions, power, athletic titles and trophies.  Today we look at a spiritual race.

 

Exciting results and eternal rewards are promised for those who finish this race well.

 

LAY ASIDE EVERYTHING THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE RACE:

 

1.      The good things that can hinder

2.      The bad things that can hurt

 

LOOK TO JESUS ALWAYS FOR ENDURANCE TO FINISH THE RACE:

 

1.      Jesus is our model

2.      Jesus is our motivation

 

Are you in the race?

Sermon Notes

May 11, 2008

 

“FAITH FOR THE FUTURE”

II Timothy 1:5-7

 

          One of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation is biblical faith.  A mother’s faith can have eternal effect!

 

A PERSONAL FAITH IN GOD IS THE GREATEST NEED FOR EACH GENERATION

 

1.      Personal faith is individual

2.       Personal faith is identical

 

 

Our personal faith in Christ brings freedom from the guilt of our past and freedom from the fears of the future.

 

 

A PERSEVERING FAITH  IS CONFIDENT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL

 

1.      An anchor for the soul in the storms of life

2.      The anticipation of victory

 

 

A POWERFUL FAITH IMPACTS THE FAMILY AND THE WORLD

 

1.      By faith we stand against the devil

2.      By faith we serve God

3.       By faith we share Jesus with others

 

 

What are we passing on to the next generation?

Sermon Notes

April 26, 2009

 

“FAITH MATTERS”

James 2:14-26

 

Faith is the key doctrine of Christianity!  Does it matter what kind of faith?

 

James identifies two kinds of faith that affect our lives here and hereafter.

 

1.      A defective faith that is unable to produce a lifestyle that glorifies God

 

2.      A dynamic faith that produces visible evidence and public demonstration  

 of  a personal decision to trust Christ

 

What kind of faith characterizes your life?

April 19, 2009

A FOUNDATION FOR FULFILLMENT

Colossians 2:1-8

 

Because there is the real possibility of deception there must be the reality of a sure foundation.

 

A MATTER OF AFFECTION

 

1.       A sincere diligence for spiritual courage

2.       A simple directive for spiritual connection

3.       A strong desire for spiritual comprehension

4.       A solid devotion to the saving Christ

 

METHODS OF DECEPTION

 

1.       Persuasive argument

2.       Philosophical awareness

3.       Provocative allurement

 

MEANS OF PROGRESSION

 

1.       Grounded in Jesus

2.       Growing in Jesus

3.       Grateful for Jesus

 

Is your life resting on the sure foundation?

Sermon Notes

April 12, 2009

 

“THE GLORY OF EASTER”

John 11:25

 

In the journey of life we feel disappointment, discouragement and despair.  We also face disasters, disease and that final enemy, death.  Jesus is enough to build hope and bring ultimate victory.

 

          The divine declaration that calls for personal faith

          The dynamic demonstration that creates hope

 

The glory of Easter is an empty tomb, the risen lord, who is forever king!