Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons

Sermon Notes - John 16:16-33 - Jesus: Has Overcome the WorldMain Point: We can take heart because Jesus has overcome the world and gives us his joy, love, and peace.-Joy (16-24)-Love (25-28)-Peace (29-33)

Sermon Notes - John 15:1-17 - Jesus: The True VineMain Point: Jesus is the vine - as the branches, we abide in him, and so bear fruit.-The Metaphor (1-8)  -Jesus: The Vine   -I AM   -The True Vine  -Disciples: The Branches   -Abide in Christ   -Bear Fruit  -The Father: The Vinedresser   -Removes Fruitless, False Branches   -Prunes Fruitful, True Branches-The Explanation (9-17)  -Sacrificial Love  -Full Joy  -Obedient Friendship  -Fruit-Bearing Choice

Sermon Notes - John 14:15-31 - Jesus: He Gives the SpiritMain Point: Jesus gives the Holy Spirit who equips us to love and obey, and so find comfort in, him.-Obedience, From Love (15, 21-24)  -The Necessity of Obedience  -The Source of Obedience  -The Results of Obedience-The Holy Spirit, From the Father and the Son (16-17, 25-26)  -Who the Spirit Is:   -The Third Person of the Trinity   -The Helper  -What the Spirit Does:   -Indwells Believers   -Teachers Believers-Comfort, From Christ (18-20, 27-31)  -The Blessings of Christ  -The Peace of Christ  -The Joy of Christ  -Our Belief in Christ

Sermon Notes - John 14:1-14 - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the LifeMain Point: Because Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, believing in Him is the ultimate remedy for any trouble we face.-Jesus is the way to Heaven (1-4)  -The remedy for troubled hearts (1)  -The reason we need not be troubled (2-4)-Jesus is the way to God (5-11)  -Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (5-6)  -Jesus and the Father (7-11)-Jesus is the way to glorify God (12-14)  -Our works (12)   -Our prayers (13-14)

Sermon Notes - John 13:31-38 - Jesus: His Glory and His LoveMain Point: As Jesus has loved us, so we are to love one another.-Glory (31-32)-Love (33-35)-Hope (36-38)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 137 - A Psalm of Two CitiesMain Point: Even in the midst of our sorrows, God is faithful and just and will make all things right for his people.-Remembering God’s People’s Sorrows (1-3)-Remembering God’s Faithfulness (4-6)-Remembering God’s Justice (7-9)  -Not a call for infanticide  -Not a call for personal vengeance  -Not a call for injustice  -A call for justice  -A call for the Davidic King  -A call for Jesus

Psalm 130In God’s steadfast love we trust.1) We cry out2) He forgives 3) We wait4) He redeems 

Sermon Notes - Psalm 139Main point: God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, yet He knows us intimately and draws near to us.- To The Choirmaster- The LORD's Intimate Omniscience (v. 1-6)- The LORD's Near Omnipresence (v. 7-12)- The LORD's Personal Omnipotence (v. 13-18)- Our Response (v. 19-24)  - David Marvels at God  - David Praises God  - David Treasures God  - David Was Zealous for God

What does a new generation of God's children crossing into the promised land have to do with His church's responsibility to combat racial injustice today? How should their experience inform how we should live in the world we're experiencing?Elder Jeremy Dawkins opens God's Word and shares Israel's experience and his own to help us answer those vital questions for ourselves--Don't miss this opportunity.

Sermon Notes - Luke 1:39-56 - Recognizing the SaviorMain Point: Recognizing who Jesus is leads us to joyful humility.1. The Joyful Humility of Elizabeth (39-45)2. The Joyful Humility of Mary (46-56)  -Looking In (46-49)  -Looking Forward (50-53)  -Looking Back (54-55)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 24:1-25:11 - God's Providential ProvisionMain Point: God providentially provides his blessings through our faithful obedience1. Abraham knows God will provide (24:1-9)2. The servant asks God to provide (24:10-27)3. Rebekah trusts God will provide (24:28-60)4. Isaac receives God's provision (24:61-67)5. God provides blessings for his people (25:1-11)

Pastor Jeff explores the underpinnings of Mary's song of praise recorded in Luke and how it can be experienced in our lives.

Sermon Notes - Genesis 1:1-2 - The Beginning of BlessingMain Point: God creates out of nothing and brings blessings out of chaos.1. God creates out of nothing (v. 1)  A. God alone is above all that exists  B. God alone is sovereign over all that exists  C. All that exists is to worship God alone2. God brings blessings out of chaos (v. 2)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 45 - The King (and His Bride) in All His BeautyMain Point: The majestic, beautiful King makes his bride beautiful and will reign with her, in majesty, forever.-The Psalmist's Overflowing Heart (1)-The King's Majestic Beauty (2-9)-The Bride's Majestic Beauty (10-15)  -The bride is exclusive to the King  -The bride is to worship the King  -The bride is made beautiful by the King-The King's Majestic Reign (16-17)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 36 - Darkness and LightMain Point: The light of the Lord is greater than the darkness of the wicked and is best seen in Jesus, the light of the world.-The Darkness of the Wicked (1-4)  -The wicked do not fear God  -The wicked harm themselves  -The wicked harm others-The Light of the Lord (5-9)  -5 Attributes of God:   -Steadfast love   -Faithfulness   -Righteousness   -Justice   -Salvation  -5 Blessings for God's People:   -Refuge    -Abundance   -Delight   -Life   -Light-The Victory of the Light and the Defeat of the Darkness (10-12)

Sermon Notes - John 13:1-30 - Jesus: The Servant King Main Point: As Jesus has served us, so we are to serve one another.-Jesus the King is the Humble Servant (1-17)-Jesus the Servant is the Sovereign King (18-30)  -Sin can linger  -Sin can hide  -Sin can grow  -Sin will kill

Sermon Notes - John 12:37-50 - Jesus: His Final (Public) WordsMain Point: Unbelief leads to judgment - but salvation is available through Christ.-John’s Perspective on Unbelief (37-43)  -They Did Not Believe: Isaiah 53 (37-38)  -They Could Not Believe: Isaiah 6 (39-40)  -Many Believed* (41-43)-Jesus’ Plea Against Unbelief (44-50)  -The Opportunity for Belief (44-47)  -The Occasion for Judgment (48)  -The Offer of Eternal Life (49-50)

Sermon Notes - John 12:12-36 - Jesus: The Humble, Glorious KingMain Point: As the humble and glorious King, Jesus saves his people and defeats his enemies through his sacrifice on the cross.-Jesus, the Humble King (12-19)-Jesus, the Glorious King (20-36)  -The King of all (20-23)  -The King who came to die (24-26)  -The King who is glorified in his suffering (27-30)  -The King in victory (31-33)  -The King who is the light of the world (34-36)

Sermon Notes - John 11:45-57 - Jesus: The Substitutionary SacrificeMain Point: Jesus’ substitutionary, sacrificial death on the cross accomplishes the salvation of his people.-The Perspective of the People (45-46)-The Perspective of the Sanhedrin (47-50)-The Perspective of the Lord (51-53)  -Jesus’ death was planned  -Jesus’ death was substitutionary  -Jesus’ death was effective- The Preparation of Jesus (54-57)

Sermon Notes - What Is My Role in Missions?Main Point: As the church, we are all called to make disciples of all nations.-Pray-Give   -Our Money  -People  -Ourselves-Go  -Across the Street  -Across the World

Sermon Notes - What Is Missions?Main Point: Missions is the church's task of making disciples and planting churches by proclaiming the gospel to the nations for the glory of God.-Missions and the Gospel-Missions and the Nations-Missions and the Church-Missions and the Glory of God

Sermon Notes - What Does the Mission of the Church Look Like?Main Point: The mission of the church is to make disciples, which leads to church members being disciples who prioritize making disciples.-The Authority of Christ-The Mission of the Church: Corporate and Individual-The Mission of the Church: Broad and Narrow-The Reality of Hell

Sermon Notes - Matthew 28:18-20 - The Mission of the ChurchMain Point: Make Disciples everywhere by exalting Christ in everything1. Going2. Make Disciples3. Baptizing4. Teaching5. I am with you

Sermon Notes - John 11:1-44 - Jesus: The Resurrection and the LifeMain Point: God is glorified as Jesus brings life and resurrection because he is the resurrection and the life.-The Surprising Love of Jesus (1-16)-The Hope-Giving Identity of Jesus (17-27)-The Compassionate Sorrow of Jesus (28-38)-The Resurrecting Power of Jesus (38-44)

Sermon Notes - John 10:22-42 - Jesus: One With the FatherMain Point: All of Christ's sheep are secure in him because he and the Father are one.-Building to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (22-30)-Responding to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (31-42)  -Jesus' Curious Quote  -Jesus' Crucial Claim  -Jesus' Compassionate Invitation

Sermon Notes - John 10:1-21 - Jesus: The Good ShepherdMain Point: As the Good Shepherd, Jesus perfectly protects and provides for his sheep.-The Figure of Speech (1-6)  -The Shepherd   -Knows His Sheep   -Calls His Sheep   -Leads His Sheep  -The Sheep   -Need Their Shepherd   -Hear Their Shepherd   -Follow Their Shepherd-The Door (7-10)  -Jesus Protects Us from Every Danger  -Jesus Provides for Our Every Need-The Good Shepherd (11-18)  -Jesus Protects Us Every Time  -Jesus Provides for Us by Dying (and Rising) for Us-The Responses (19-21)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 23 - Our Lord, Our Good Shepherd Is EnoughMain Point: Our Good Shepherd is good all the time and all the time our Good Shepherd is good.1. David tells us about our Good Shepherd (2-3)2. David tells us of our Good Shepherd (4-5)3. David tells us we can trust in our Good Shepherd (6)

Sermon Notes - John 9 - Jesus: Gives Sight to the BlindMain Point: As he gave physical sight to the man born blind, Jesus will give spiritual sight to anyone who admits their need for it.-Physical Sight (1-7)-Decreasing/Increasing Sight (8-34)  -The People (8-12)  -The Pharisees: Round 1 (13-17)  -The Parents (18-23)  -The Pharisees: Round 2 (24-34)-Spiritual Sight (35-41)

Sermon Notes - John 8:31-59 - Jesus: I AMMain Point: Because Jesus is God, we are to abide in his word and so be free.-The Disciples' True Freedom (31-36)-The People's True Father (37-47)-Jesus' True Identity (48-59)

Sermon Notes - John 7:53-8:30 - Jesus: The Light of the WorldMain Point: Jesus is the light of the world, and so is the only way to life for the world.-Be aware of the brackets (7:53-8:11)-Jesus is the light of the world (8:12-20)  -The Context  -The Claim  -The Calling-Jesus is the way to life for the world (8:21-30)

Sermon Notes - John 7:25-52 - Jesus: Come to HimMain Point: Everyone is invited to come to Jesus, drink, and live.-Confusion: (25-36)  -Jesus' Origin (25-31)  -Jesus' Destination (32-36)-Clarity: Jesus' Mission (37-39)-Confusion: (40-52)  -The People (40-44)  -The Leaders (45-52)

Sermon Notes - John 7:1-24 - Jesus: Judge Him with Right JudgmentMain Point: Jesus calls us to judge him with right judgment and so conform to him, rather than try to make him conform to us.-The Brothers' Wrong Judgment (1-13)-The Jewish Leaders' Wrong Judgment (14-24)

Sermon Notes - Acts 2:42-47 “Ordinary Church”Main Point: As the church is faithful to the ordinary means of grace which God provides, He responds in extraordinary ways in the lives of His people.-The Church's Extraordinary Origins-The Church's Ordinary, Everyday Obedience-- Apostles' teaching-- Fellowship-- Breaking of bread-- Prayers-God's Extraordinary Outcomes

Sermon Notes - Galatians 6:2 - Bear One Another’s BurdensMain Point: Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.-Bear One Another’s Burdens  -The Need for Burden-Bearing   -You are burdened   -You are a burden  -The Practice of Burden-Bearing   -Let others bear your burdens   -Bear the burdens of others-Fulfill the Law of Christ  -Love in Action (Jesus’ Model)  -Love in Action (Our Application)

Sermon Notes - Romans 12:9-13 - Gospel LivingMain Point: The gospel completely changes how we live.-What is the gospel?1. Let love be genuine2. Abhor what is evil3. Hold fast to what is good4. Love one another with brotherly affection5. Outdo one another in showing honor6. Do not be slothful in zeal7. Be fervent in spirit8. Serve the Lord9. Rejoice in hope10. Be patient in tribulation11. Be constant in prayer12. Contribute to the needs of the saints13. Seek to show hospitality

Sermon Notes - Philippians 1:12-14 - Suffering Advances the GospelMain Point: Our suffering can advance the gospel as a witness to the world and a catalyst to the church.-Suffering advances the gospel (12)  -As a witness to the world (13)  -As a catalyst to the church (14)-God's Sovereignty-Paul's Suffering-Our Suffering

Sermon Notes - Philemon - A Call for ForgivenessMain Point: Just as Jesus forgave our sins so we should forgive others.-Greeting (1-2)-Establishing Rapport (3-7)-Persuading Acceptance (8-16)-Forgiving Actions (17-22)

Sermon Notes - Zephaniah 3:8-20 - Sing We the Song of EmmanuelMain Point: God's plan to judge and save the world leads to our sanctification and his satisfaction.-God's Plan of Judgment and Salvation (8-10)  -We are to wait for the Lord for: (8a)  -He will judge the nations (8b)  -He will save the nations (9-10)-Salvation Means Our Sanctification (11-13)-Interlude of Praise (14-15)-Salvation Means God's Satisfaction (16-20)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 98 - Sing!Main Point: The whole world is to sing praise to the Lord!-Sing to the Lord for he has saved us (1-3)-Sing to the Lord for he is the King (4-6)-Sing to the Lord for he judges in righteousness (7-9)-Other Reasons to Sing to the Lord:  -God created us to sing  -God commands us to sing  -God compels us to sing  -God's community needs us to sing

Sermon Notes - Micah 5:1-5a - O Little Town of BethlehemMain Point: God's deliverance comes from an unexpected source in the midst of unexpected circumstances-The Desperate Need for Deliverance (1)-The Unexpected Promise of Deliverance (2)-The Difficult Wait for Deliverance (3a)-The Glorious Deliverer (3b-5a)  -He Unites (3b)  -He Shepherds (4a)  -He Secures (4b)  -He is Peace (5a)

Sermon Notes - Isaiah 55 - O Come All Ye FaithfulMain Point: God invites everyone to come to him and receive his salvation.-Everyone is Invited (1-3a)-God's Promise is Certain (3b-5)-Repentance is Required (6-9)-God's Word is Unfailing (10-11)-Salvation is Everlasting (12-13)

Sermon Notes - John 6:59-71 - Jesus: His True vs. False DisciplesMain Point: Who Jesus is and what he has done divides true disciples from false disciples.-False disciples reject Jesus because of what he says (59-66)  -They followed the crowds, not Jesus  -They wanted what Jesus could do more than Jesus himself  -They were unwilling to give up control of their lives to Jesus  -They did not really believe in Jesus-True disciples remain with Jesus because of who he is (67-71)  -Jesus has the words of eternal life  -Jesus is the Holy One of God

Sermon Notes - John 6:22-58 - Jesus: The Bread of LifeMain Point: Jesus is the bread of life - when we believe in him and come to him, we will live in him.-Believe (22-35)-Come (36-48)  -The Father gives his people to the Son  -His people come to the Son because the Father draws them  -The Son keeps his people and will raise them on the last day-Live (49-58)

Sermon Notes - John 5:16-47 - Jesus: The Lord of the SabbathMain Point: Jesus is God, so let us believe in him and have eternal life.-The Claim (16-18)-The Explanation (19-30)  -Jesus is the Son of God  -Jesus gives life  -Jesus judges  -Jesus is the Son of Man-The Witnesses (31-47).  -John the Baptist  -The Father   -The Works   -The Word  -Indictment

Sermon Notes - John 5:1-15 - Jesus: The Lord of the SickMain Point: Because of who he is, Jesus can heal us - and his healing, especially of our souls from sin, is always by grace alone.-The Setting: We can trust the Bible (1-3)-The Sign: Jesus can heal the sick (5-9a)-The Sabbath: True rest can be found in Christ alone (9b-15

Sermon Notes - John 4:43-54 - Jesus: The Life-Giving WordMain Point: Jesus gives new life to those who truly believe in him.-An Unexpected “Welcome” (43-45)-An Unexpected Answer (46-48)-An Unexpected Response (49-50)-An Unexpected Result (51-54)  -Healing in Christ is because of God, not us  -Healing in Christ is a matter of when, not if  -Healing in Christ is for God's glory through our belief

Sermon Notes - John 4:27-42 - Jesus: The Savior of the WorldMain Point: Jesus calls us to join him in his work: bringing eternal life to the world.-Act I: The Woman's Testimony (27-30)-Interlude: The Disciples' Call (31-38)-Act II: The Savior's Word (39-42)

Sermon Notes - John 4:1-26 - Jesus: The Source of Living WaterMain Point: In Christ alone, all people can receive the living water that leads to eternal life.-Jesus meets her where she is (1-9)-Jesus offers her what she needs (10-15)-Jesus confronts her on her sin (16-18)-Jesus centers her worship on him (19-26)  -Where to worship (19-22)  -How to worship (23-24)  -Who to worship (25-26)

1. Feel the Weight of the Watchman's Responsibility (vv. 1-6)2. Heed the Words of the Watchman (vv. 33:7-9)3. Fulfill the Calling God Has Given You: a. Be the Profit b. Be the Watchman c. Turn from your sinfulness and turn to Christ