Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Restored
Sermon Title: The Message in the Mess
Main Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 (NRSV)
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
The Main Idea: It all hangs on Easter's promise.
Trust God's loving heart-
God's love hung on the CROSS.
Galatians 3:13 (NRSV)
Matthew 22:34-37 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 6:5 (NRSV)
Galatians 3:13 (NRSV)
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us-for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree."
Matthew 22:34-37 (NRSV)
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
Deuteronomy 6:5 (NRSV)
5 (Inward) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
Trust God's soul saving ability-
God's saving ability hung on the RESURRECTION.
Matthew 22:38-39 (NRSV)
Leviticus 19:18 (NRSV)
Matthew 22:38-39 (NRSV)
38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
Leviticus 19:18 (NRSV)
38 (Outward) You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Trust God's mindful promise-
God's forgiving promise hangs on our RESPONSE.
Matthew 22:40 (NRSV)
Acts 4:33 (NRSV)
John 3:16 (KJV)
John 14:6 (NRSV)
Matthew 22:40 (NRSV)
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
Acts 4:33 (NRSV)
33 With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
John 3:16 (KJV)
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 14:6 (NRSV)
6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Challenge Questions:
Is the good news of Easter good news in your life?
How are you loving God with all of you?
How are you sharing that love with others?
Worship Set List:
The Lion and the Lamb;
What a Beautiful Name;
It is Finished;
O Come to the Altar;
Death was Arrested