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Sermon Summary – “Jesus’ Playbook”

Opening Illustration: Armando Galarraga’s Almost Perfect Game

• Story: Since 1901, only 24 “perfect games” have happened in Major League Baseball (27 batters up, 27 down).
• In 2010, pitcher Armando Galarraga had retired 26 batters when a blown umpire call at first base robbed him of perfection.
• His response: no anger, no argument—he stayed calm and respectful.
• Later, the umpire apologized in tears.
• Application: His response was Christ-like—similar to Jesus in 1 Peter 2:20-24 (when wronged, He did not retaliate).

Main Theme

• Last week: “Satan’s Playbook” — lies and tactics to destroy.
• This week: “Jesus’ Playbook” — truths and motives that guide Him.
• Text focus: Philippians 2:6-11.

Jesus’ Motivation & Modus Operandi (Philippians 2:6-11)

1. Selfless Motivation
   • Philippians 2:6: Though God, He didn’t grasp at equality with God.
   • Came to earth not to prove Himself but out of love.
2. Self-Emptying
   • Philippians 2:7: Left the Father’s side; became a servant, born in humble conditions.
3. Ultimate Humility
   • Philippians 2:8: Obedient to death—even crucifixion.
4. God’s Exaltation
   • Philippians 2:9-11: Exalted because He wasn’t self-seeking; every knee will bow.

Jesus’ Rolodex of Truths

For Those Who Don’t Care About God

1. Repent or perish – Luke 13:3,5.
2. I won’t force you – Romans 1:24-28.
3. My kindness is to lead you home – Romans 2:4.
4. I take no pleasure in your death – Ezekiel 33:11.
5. I don’t want you to perish – 2 Peter 3:9.
6. Satan is a liar – John 8:44-45.
7. I care for you – John 10:11-13.

For Those Outside Christ but Seeking

1. I came to seek & save you – Luke 19:10.
2. Come to Me, I’ll never cast you out – John 6:37.
3. I’ll give you rest – Matthew 11:28-30.
4. You’re not too dirty to be cleansed – Isaiah 1:18.
5. You’re not too broken to be restored – Psalm 51:17; 34:18.
6. You must be born again – John 3:3-5; Acts 2:37-38.
7. Heaven will rejoice over you – Luke 15:7.
8. I’ve been watching and waiting – Luke 15:20.

For Christians

1. I don’t want to condemn you – Romans 8:1; 1 Timothy 2:3-4.
2. Satan has already lost—don’t listen to him – Revelation 12:9-10.
3. You’re different—show it – 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 5:13-14.
4. You need other Christians & they need you – Hebrews 10:23-25.
5. When I discipline you, it’s out of love – Hebrews 12:5-6.
6. You don’t have to be perfect, but you must be faithful – 1 John 1:7-9; Joel 2:12-13.
7. We’ll spend eternity together—bring others – Matthew 28:19-20.

Conclusion – Philippians 2:1-5

• Be united, humble, selfless, and look to the interests of others.
• Goal: Have the mind of Christ in how we think, act, and respond.
• Invitation: Wherever you are in your spiritual journey—indifferent, seeking, or a believer—God loves you and calls you to Him today.

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Introduction: County Fairs and the Desire to Be the Best

• County fairs highlight our competitive nature—art contests, tractor pulls, pie baking, etc.
• People naturally want to be seen as the best—even if it means faking it.
• Story of Han van Meegeren, a Dutch painter who faked 17th-century masterpieces, even deceiving Nazi officials. He was eventually exposed but only after nearly being convicted for selling national treasures.
• Point: Faking it can be dangerous—not just in art, but spiritually.

Spiritual Deception: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43, ESV)

• Jesus’ parable teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven contains both genuine and false members.
• Tares (weeds) resemble wheat early in growth, but:
  • Wheat bows under the weight of grain (fruitful).
  • Tares stand tall but contain poisonous seeds.
• Jesus explains:
  • Good seed = sons of the kingdom.
  • Weeds = sons of the evil one, sown by the devil.
  • Judgment will come at harvest (end of the age).
• Main warning: Not everyone who looks like a Christian is one.

Application: What’s the Difference Between Wheat and Tares?

• Outward appearances can deceive.
• One key difference: true Christians meet physical needs to reach spiritual hearts, like Jesus did.

Jesus’ Ministry Model: Meeting Physical Needs First

Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1–14, 25–35, ESV)

• Jesus fed people, not just to fill stomachs, but to lead them to the “bread of life.”
• He challenged them not to work for perishable food but for eternal life.
• Many rejected His spiritual teaching (John 6:66), but some believed (John 6:68–69).

The Woman at the Well (John 4:1–30, ESV)

• Jesus broke social norms by speaking to a Samaritan woman.
• He asked her for water—not because He needed it—but to acknowledge her worth and open a door to spiritual truth.
• She went from isolation to evangelism, changing her village.

Healing the Leper (Mark 1:40–42, ESV)

• Jesus touched a leper before healing him—something no one else would do.
• The touch itself met a deep emotional need for human connection.
• It showed Jesus’ compassion in action.

Everyday Evangelism: Be Like Jesus

• Jesus’ “Go” (Matthew 28:18–20) means as you go—in daily life, on errands, at work.
• Like the Good Samaritan, opportunities come in everyday life.
• Be ready to meet physical needs to open doors for spiritual conversation.

Final Thoughts and Encouragement

• Don’t let fear or inconvenience stop you from serving.
• You may never get another chance with that person.
• Even a small act—like a kind word, a meal, a ride, or a touch—can lead to a changed eternity.

Scriptural Charge

• James 2:14–17 (ESV): "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?... Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
• Ephesians 2:10 (ESV): "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

Invitation

• If you have a physical or spiritual need, come.
• God loves you. His people love you.
• Let us help—whether with a kind word, a prayer, or an act of service.

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Introduction — Information Means Nothing Without Action

• The preacher opens with a simple physics question (a rock splashing in water) to show that bigger forces create bigger waves.
• He then tells the real‑life story of the Vajont Dam disaster in northern Italy (9 Oct 1963). A 60‑story‑tall, mountain‑sized landslide (≈ 20 football fields long × 10 wide) plunged into the reservoir, sending a wall of water over the dam and killing almost 2,000 people.
• Engineers knew for years the mountaintop was creeping—but they never warned the valley.
• Lesson: “You can have all the information in the world, and it does you no good if you don’t act on it.”

What Belief Is (and Is Not)

1. Belief is not mere data
2. John 3:16 (ESV) — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
   Knowing that verse is not the same as trusting and obeying its message.
3. Belief is an active “work”
4. John 6:29 (ESV) — “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
   Jesus calls believing a work because it demands response.
5. Belief transforms the heart (parable of the sower, Matthew 13:1‑9, 18‑23).
   • Seed must die and change the soil; God’s word must change us.
   • True belief produces fruit—30, 60, 100‑fold.

The Hardest Part of Belief — Staying Changed

• Peter’s relapse at Antioch (Galatians 2:11‑14) shows even apostles can slide back.
• Paul’s reminder:
• Galatians 2:20 (ESV) — “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me…”
  Ongoing crucifixion of self is required.
• Continuous renewal is commanded:
• Romans 12:1‑2 (ESV) — “I appeal to you… present your bodies as a living sacrifice… Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”
  The verbs (“be transformed,” “keep on renewing”) are present‑tense—never finished.

The Struggle With Sin & the Assurance We Have

1. Honest struggle
   • Paul describes the inner war (Romans 7:7‑25): wanting to do right yet doing wrong.
2. No condemnation in Christ
3. Romans 8:1‑2 (ESV) — “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”
   • Struggle ≠ lost salvation.
   • The Spirit empowers us to “put to death the deeds of the body” and live as adopted sons and daughters (Romans 8:12‑17).

Take‑Home Points

• Information demands transformation. Knowing truth without acting is deadly—like ignoring a moving mountain.
• Belief begins with change but lives in perseverance. The greatest challenge is to keep growing, not to start.
• Struggle is normal; condemnation is cancelled in Christ. Keep returning to the cross, renewing your mind, and relying on the Spirit.
• Respond today. If you need prayers or help, don’t leave without it—the family of God is ready to stand beside you.

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Main Questions:

• What do you want?
  Not just short-term desires, but ultimately—at the end of your life—what do you truly want?
• What does God want?
  This is the central question the lesson seeks to answer.

Scripture Foundation: Isaiah 53–57 (ESV excerpts)

• Isaiah 53: The prophecy of the Suffering Servant (Jesus), who bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, was pierced for our transgressions, and brought us peace through His wounds.
• Isaiah 54–55: A message of restoration, covenant love, and invitation to come to God freely:
  • “Fear not…your Maker is your husband” (Isaiah 54:4–5)
  • “Come, everyone who thirsts…without money and without price” (Isaiah 55:1)
  • “Seek the Lord while He may be found…” (Isaiah 55:6)
• Isaiah 56: A declaration that even foreigners and eunuchs (outsiders) who seek the Lord will be accepted and given an everlasting name.
• Isaiah 57: A contrast between the righteous, who enter peace, and the wicked, who find no rest. God is high and holy but draws near to the contrite and lowly.

Key Themes:

• God’s Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53):
  Jesus willingly suffered and died for our sins—not for His own benefit, but because God wants us.
• God’s Desire for Relationship (Isaiah 54–55):
  Despite our past, God desires to restore, gather, and bless His people.
  He calls us to come freely, to return to Him, and to receive compassion and pardon.
• God Welcomes the Outsider (Isaiah 56):
  All who choose what pleases Him—regardless of background—are welcomed into His presence.
• God Revives the Broken (Isaiah 57):
  God does not dwell only in heaven, but with the one who is “contrite and lowly.”
  He sees, heals, and restores those who turn back to Him.

Final Message:

• What does God want?
  He wants you.
  From Genesis to Revelation, from Isaiah’s time to today, God has always wanted His people—His creation—to come back to Him.
• No matter how far you've wandered, no matter how broken you've been, God still wants you.
  His love is steadfast, His call is open, and His promise is everlasting.

Closing Appeal:

A call to respond—whether it be repentance, baptism, prayer, or simply returning to the Lord.

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Summary: If You Believe Something, You Must Do Something

1. Real-Life Example: Irena Sendler and the Warsaw Ghetto

• Background: In 1941, Poland was under Nazi occupation. Jews were rounded up and confined to the Warsaw Ghetto in horrific conditions: starvation, overcrowding, and disease.
• Irena Sendler’s Courage:
  • Irena was a social worker with access to the Ghetto.
  • Deeply moved by the suffering, she decided to act—smuggling out about 2,500 Jewish children, giving them new identities and saving their documentation for later reunification.
  • Her belief in the value of every human life, taught by her father, drove her actions despite great risk and eventual arrest by the Nazis.
  • Main Point: If you truly believe all life has value, you cannot do nothing when you see injustice—you must act.

2. Belief and Faith: Not Just Feelings, But Actions

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

• Belief vs. Faith:
  • In English, “belief” and “faith” are often used interchangeably, but the Bible distinguishes them.
  • Belief is what you hold to be true.
  • Faith is belief put into action.
• Scripture Reference: James 2:14–24 (ESV)
  • “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
  • Abraham’s faith was completed by his works—he acted on what he believed.

3. Faith Is an Action Word

• Examples from Hebrews 11:
  • “By faith Abel offered…”
  • “By faith Noah…constructed an ark…”
  • “By faith Abraham obeyed…”
  • All these examples demonstrate faith through doing something.
• Main Point: True faith always produces action. You cannot claim to believe in something deeply and remain unmoved.

4. Application: What Do You Believe About God, and What Will You Do?

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:9–13 (ESV)

• Personal Challenge:
  • If you believe in God’s word, it calls you to respond—to work on your salvation, to grow, to act.
  • Excuses come from Satan: Don’t wait until you’re “good enough” to act; respond now.
• Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 6:1–2 (ESV)

5. The Church: More Than Sunday Worship

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:11–16 (ESV)

• Being a Christian is not just about attending worship—it’s about a way of life, doing life together, and serving others.
• Acts 2:42–47: Early Christians lived, worked, and worshipped together as a community.

6. Final Challenge and Invitation

• What do you believe about God?
• What are you going to do about it?
• Faith must lead to action:
  • God doesn’t expect perfection, but He expects growth and obedience.
  • If you need help, support, or to act in faith today—don’t leave without responding.

Key Takeaway