Do Not Be Deceived by Satan

1 Corinthians 11:1-15 New King James Version (NKJV)

11 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

2 Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved. 6 For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. 8 For man is not from woman, but woman from man. 9 Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. 10 For this reason the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. 11 Nevertheless, neither is man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in the Lord. 12 For as woman came from man, even so man also comes through woman; but all things are from God.

13 Judge among yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14 Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? 15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given [a]to her for a covering.

SERMON NOTES

1. Test every Spirit (v. 1-4)

2. We combat Satan’s lies with the Truth (v.5-12)

3. Satan deceives us by disguising himself as an angel of light (v. 13-15)

Gifted To Minister

1 Peter 4:7-11 New King James Version (NKJV)

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the [a]oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the [b]dominion forever and ever. Amen.

SERMON NOTES:

Introduction: Peter wrote to suffering believers who were scattered in some other parts of the world then. His challenge was not for them to withdraw into their own cocoon but to find ways to serve one another. He reminded them that they have been gifted to do so. Let’s consider the theme in 3 ways:

1. The _________________ of the Gift (v10a) “each one”

2. The _________________ of the Gift (10c) “manifold”

3. The _________________ for the Gift (10b) “minister“

Thanksgiving - A Psalm of the Thankful

1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 New King James Version (NKJV)

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

Psalm 100 New King James Version (NKJV)

100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, [a]all you lands!

2 Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing.

3 Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and [b]not we ourselves;

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.

SERMON NOTES:

1. The L _________________ of the Thankful

2. The T _________________ of the Thankful

3. The D ________________ of the Thankful

Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper

Matthew 26:19-30

19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”

22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?”

23 Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

25 Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?”

Jesus answered, “You have said so.”

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

SERMON NOTES:

Introduction: There are a number of names that are given to describe the ordinance that we are celebrating today. The most familiar and widely used is “the Lord’s Supper” which shows that the celebration is focused on our Lord alone. As we participate, let us be reminded anew that Jesus Christ is:

1. The ___________________ of the Lord’s Supper

2. The _________________ in the Lord’s Supper

3. The _________________ expressed in the Lord’s Supper