2015-06
2015-06
Sunday Jun 28, 2015
“Putting the Word into Practice” (James 1:19–27)
Sunday Jun 28, 2015
Sunday Jun 28, 2015
“Putting the Word into Practice” (James 1:19–27)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, June 28, 2015
James 1:19–27 (NIV)
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
1. Christians control their anger.2. Christians conform their behavior to the Word of God.3. Christians control their tongues.4. Christians take compassion on those in need.5. Christians cleanse themselves from the corrupting influences of the world.
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
“The Father Who Gives Good Gifts” (James 1:17–18)
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
“The Father Who Gives Good Gifts” (James 1:17–18)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, June 21, 2015James 1:17–18 (NIV) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 1. Our Heavenly Father Gives Good Gifts (v. 17).a. God’s gifts may not always seem good from our limited perspective.9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Heb. 12:9-11, NIV)b. God’s gifts may not always be exactly what we ask for.9 "Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matt. 7:9-11, NIV)c. But all of God’s gifts, including trials and difficulties that enter our lives, are good and perfect gifts that flow from his wisdom.28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Romans 8:28-29, NIV)2. Our Heavenly Father is Faithful (v. 17)a. God is not like the false deities worshiped by polythestic ancient cultures.i. These gods were thought of as capricious and demanding, tumultuous and unpredictable.ii. Our Father in Heaven is not tumultuous and unpredictable. He is steady and sure. iii. He is fundamentally unchanging and faithful to his nature.He is faithful to his promises and faithful to his word.3. Our Heavenly Father is Gracious (v. 18)a. Our status as God’s children does not flow from us.b. Our status as God’s children flows from God’s gracious choice.c. Though we were unworthy, God chose to give us new birth through the gospel (and his regenerating Holy Spirit).d. New birth always comes through the Word (and the Spirit).The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." (John 3:8, NIV)For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. (1 Pet. 1:23, NIV)e. We are now a part of the family of God.See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1, NIV)4. Our Heavenly Father Loves Us and Desires our Ultimate Good (v. 18).25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. (Eph. 5:25-27, NIV)28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Romans 8:28-29, NIV)Main Idea: We have a faithful, gracious, loving Heavenly Father who desires our ultimate good and gifts good gifts to his children.
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
“Paradise Regained” (Revelation 22:1–5)
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
“Paradise Regained” (Revelation 22:1–5)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday PM, June 14, 2015
Revelation 22:1–5 (NIV)
22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
1. The New Jerusalem is a New Eden, a restoration of all that was lost in the Fall.2. The New Jerusalem is characterized first and foremost by the unmediated presence of God and the Lamb, Jesus Christ. 3. The New Jerusalem is a place of unending life, joy, peace, and sustenance (symbolized by the life giving water and the life giving fruit of the tree(s) of life).
“On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it east to the Dead Sea and half of it west to the Mediterranean Sea, in summer and in winter. The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” (Zechariah 14:8–9, NIV)
“The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was trickling from the south side. As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep. He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist. He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross. He asked me, “Son of man, do you see this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river. When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river. He said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, where it enters the Dead Sea. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live. Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds—like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea. But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt. Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”” (Ezekiel 47:1–12, NIV)
““In that day the mountains will drip new wine, and the hills will flow with milk; all the ravines of Judah will run with water. A fountain will flow out of the Lord’s house and will water the valley of acacias.” (Joel 3:18, NIV)
“A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.” (Genesis 2:10, NIV)
4. In the New Jerusalem, all of God’s people, from Israel and all the nations, who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb will reign with God forever as an eternal kingdom of priests.
“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”” (Exodus 19:5–6, NIV)
“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5, NIV)
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” (1 Peter 2:9–10, NIV)
“and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.” (Revelation 1:5–6, NIV)
“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”” (Revelation 5:9–10, NIV)
Main Idea: One day, God will dwell with his redeemed, victorious people in a New Edenic Paradise, and we will reign as kings and priests forever with him.
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
“Trials and Temptations” (James 1:12–18)
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
“Trials and Temptations” (James 1:12–18)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, June 14, 2015James 1:12–18 (NIV) 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 1. Trials require faith inspired endurance, which leads to God’s blessing (v. 12).a. Endurance in the midst of trials is an expression of joy (vv. 2–4)b. Endurance in the midst of trials requires wisdom (v. 5)c. Endurance in the midst of trials must be fueled by unwavering faith (vv. 6–8).d. Endurance in the midst of trials is an expression of our love for God (v. 12).e. Endurance in the midst of trials brings blessing in this life and in the life to come (v. 12).2. Trials enter our lives within God’s providence, but God always intends those trials for our good, never as a temptation to sin (vv. 13–18).a. Testing can become a temptation to sin, but this is never God’s intention or design.b. God is holy and is completely set apart from sin.i. He cannot be tempted with sin.ii. He never tempts anyone to sin.c. Trials become temptations when they come up against our own sinful desires.d. The power of temptation is internal not external.e. When temptation is acted upon it becomes sin, and sin leads to death.f. God is a good God who gives good gifts to his children.i. God is faithful and unchanging in his holy, righteous, loving character.ii. Trials are a part of God’s good gifts and are never intended for evil—only for good to make us holy.iii. God has given us new birth, by his grace through the gospel. His intention is to make us his own special, treasured possession, modeled after the holiness of Christ.Main Idea: Trials are providential opportunities for us to receive God’s blessings; he never intends them to serve as a temptation to sin. Therefore, we have a responsibility to respond to trials with faith, joy, love, and endurance, not giving any opportunity to our sinful, selfish desires to lead us to sin.
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
“The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb” (Revelation 21:9–27)
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
“The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb” (Revelation 21:9–27)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday PM, June 7, 2015Revelation 21:9–27 (NIV)
The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb
9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. 13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
15 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. 16 The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and as wide and high as it is long. 17 The angel measured the wall using human measurement, and it was 144 cubits thick. 18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. 19 The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth turquoise, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.
22 I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. 24 The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. 25 On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. 26 The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. 27 Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
1. The New Jerusalem in the new earth is the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophetic expectation for the restoration of Israel and Jerusalem (cf. Ezek 40–48).2. The New Jerusalem is the Bride of Christ the Lamb. 3. God’s eternal dwelling place with his redeemed and glorified people will be a terrestrial one, not a heavenly one. 4. All the people of God from both Old and New Covenants share a common essential unity and a common destiny as the New Jerusalem, the bride of the Lamb.5. All the people of God, everyone whose name is in the book of life, will enjoy direct access to God’s glorious presence as the high priest did under the Old Covenant. Main Idea: Everyone redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ and recorded in his book of life may look forward with great anticipation to the time when we will enjoy direct and unbroken fellowship with our glorious God.
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
“Our True Net Worth” (James 1:9–11)
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
Sunday Jun 07, 2015
“Our True Net Worth” (James 1:9–11)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, June 7, 2015James 1:9–11 (NIV) 9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. 1. Less money does not mean less status in the family of God (v. 9).52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. (Lk. 1:52-53, NIV) He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. (Prov. 3:34, NIV)The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. (Job 5:11, NIV)You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. (Psalm 18:27, NIV)"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:3, NIV)Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Lk. 6:20, NIV)Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? (Jas. 2:5, NIV)23 This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. (Jer. 9:23-24, NIV)2. More money does not equal more status in the family of God (vv. 10–11).23 This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. (Jer. 9:23-24, NIV)17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (1 Timothy 6:17-19, NIV)6 A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. 7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." (Isa. 40:6-8, NIV)15 The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; 16 the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. (Psalm 103:15-16, NIV)16 Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; 17 for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them. (Psalm 49:16-17, NIV) Main Idea: Both the poor and the rich need to view themselves as God does, not as the world does. Our true status in life is not determined by how much is in our bank account.We need to view ourselves as God does, not as the world does.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
“Last Words” (1 Timothy 6:11–21)
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
“Last Words” (1 Timothy 6:11–21) Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchWednesday PM, June 3, 2015
1 Timothy 6:6–21 (NIV)
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Final Charge to Timothy
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.
Grace be with you all.
1. The highest pursuit in life is God’s eternal kingdom and righteousness (vv. 11–16).a. Pursuing God means running away from lesser pursuits and running after God’s righteousness (v. 11).b. The pursuit of God’s righteousness involves spiritual warfare and diligent effort (vv. 11–12).c. The faithful pursuit of God is a continual reaching forward to grasp eternal life, not resting on a one time confession of faith (v. 12). The genuineness of our past confession is measured by our enduring loyalty to it throughout our lives.d. The pursuit of God is a Christlike blameless holiness until his return (vv. 13–14).e. We pursue God and his righteousness because he is the highest and greatest being, who is worthy of all of our love, devotion, and worship (vv. 15–16).2. Material wealth can be used for good in our pursuit of God’s kingdom, but it also presents many dangers (vv. 17–19).a. The danger of pride, countered by humility (v. 17).b. The danger of self-provision and false security, countered by trust in God’s provision (v. 17).c. The danger of the closed fist, countered by good works and generosity (v. 18)d. The danger of missing eternal life (v. 19), countered by seeking God’s kingdom first (v. 19; Matt 6:33).3. The pursuit of God’s kingdom involves our utmost care and diligence for all of life (vv. 20–21).a. We have a responsibility to guard the gospel, to which our faith is anchored (v. 20).b. We must resist error, which seeks to undermine the gospel (v. 20).c. We must be aware of the consequences of losing the gospel (v. 21).
Sunday May 31, 2015
“Making Everything New” (Revelation 21:1–8)
Sunday May 31, 2015
Sunday May 31, 2015
“Making Everything New” (Revelation 21:1–8)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday PM, May 31, 2015
Revelation 21:1–8 (NIV)
A New Heaven and a New Earth
21 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
1. Heaven comes to earth (vv. 1–2).2. God dwells with his people in joy (vv. 3–4).3. The eternal, almighty God finishes his eternal plan by restoring all things (vv. 5–6).4. God grants eternally life giving water and a glorious inheritance to those who overcome in faith to the end (vv. 6–7).5. Only God’s people will inherit the new heaven and new earth; all others will receive their justly deserved eternal punishment (v. 8).