Daniel Saunders
Rejecting God’s Shepherd
| Zechariah 11 |
Can you imagine rejecting good leaders and following bad? It’s actually not all that uncommon. In this message from Zechariah 11, we hear the danger of rejecting Jesus, God’s good shepherd. Outline The abused flock (10:2; 11:4-5) … who detest the good shepherd (11:6-14) The foolish shepherd (11:15-17) The rejected Shepherd (Matthew 26:14-16; 27:3-10)
Can you imagine rejecting good leaders and following bad? It’s actually not all that uncommon. In this message from Zechariah 11, we hear the danger of rejecting Jesus, God’s good shepherd. Outline The abused flock (10:2; 11:4-5) … who detest the good shepherd (11:6-14) The foolish shepherd (11:15-17) The rejected Shepherd (Matthew 26:14-16; 27:3-10)
The Lowly King Comes
| Zechariah 9-10 |
When Jesus enters Jerusalem on a ‘young donkey,’ what do you see? When Jesus is on the cross, what do you see? In Zechariah 9-10, we’re taken behind the scene to see how these seemingly unimpressive moments reveal the glory of Christ. Outline Look at this man on a donkey (John 12:12-14) Look at this man on a cross (John 19) Seeing behind the scene (Zechariah 9-10) Look to Jesus!
When Jesus enters Jerusalem on a ‘young donkey,’ what do you see? When Jesus is on the cross, what do you see? In Zechariah 9-10, we’re taken behind the scene to see how these seemingly unimpressive moments reveal the glory of Christ. Outline Look at this man on a donkey (John 12:12-14) Look at this man on a cross (John 19) Seeing behind the scene (Zechariah 9-10) Look to Jesus!
From Fake Fasting to True Feasing
| Zechariah 7-8 |
What does fake ‘religion,’ fake ‘devotion’ to God look like? And how do we see genuine love of God? In this message from Zechariah 7-8, we hear God’s stinging rebuke and yet astounding promises to his people. Outline Is sadness no more? (7:1-3) Pure religion (7:4-14) Sadness no more! (Chapter 8)
What does fake ‘religion,’ fake ‘devotion’ to God look like? And how do we see genuine love of God? In this message from Zechariah 7-8, we hear God’s stinging rebuke and yet astounding promises to his people. Outline Is sadness no more? (7:1-3) Pure religion (7:4-14) Sadness no more! (Chapter 8)
The Priest-King
| Zechariah 6:9-15 |
What does mean to say ‘Jesus is the Christ’? In this message from Zechariah 6, we dig deep into the good news that Jesus is the Priest-King. Outline The Crowning of the Priest‽ Jesus Our Priest-King (Hebrews 1:1-3) The Temple Builder God’s Living Temple (1 Peter 2:4-10)
What does mean to say ‘Jesus is the Christ’? In this message from Zechariah 6, we dig deep into the good news that Jesus is the Priest-King. Outline The Crowning of the Priest‽ Jesus Our Priest-King (Hebrews 1:1-3) The Temple Builder God’s Living Temple (1 Peter 2:4-10)
By God’s Spirit
| Zechariah 4:1-6:8 |
Do you feel things are hopeless and you’re helpless? That the mountains of obstacles only ever look larger and harder? In this message from Zechariah’s vision, we hear a message of hope in God’s Spirit in difficult times. Outline Scene 6: God’s strengthening Spirit (Chapter 4) Scenes 7-9: God removes sin (5:1-6:8) By my Spirit! (Acts 2:32-33)
Do you feel things are hopeless and you’re helpless? That the mountains of obstacles only ever look larger and harder? In this message from Zechariah’s vision, we hear a message of hope in God’s Spirit in difficult times. Outline Scene 6: God’s strengthening Spirit (Chapter 4) Scenes 7-9: God removes sin (5:1-6:8) By my Spirit! (Acts 2:32-33)
Clean Clothes
| Zechariah 3 |
Have you ever found yourself underdressed for the occasion? As Zechariah’s vision continues, we’re confronted with the problem of filthy clothes—but God has an amazing solution and promise. Outline Dirty clothes in God’s courtroom (vv1-5) Promises of things to come (vv6-10) Our great high priest! (Hebrews 4:14-16) This sermon was prerecorded. Watch the video:
Have you ever found yourself underdressed for the occasion? As Zechariah’s vision continues, we’re confronted with the problem of filthy clothes—but God has an amazing solution and promise. Outline Dirty clothes in God’s courtroom (vv1-5) Promises of things to come (vv6-10) Our great high priest! (Hebrews 4:14-16) This sermon was prerecorded. Watch the video:
Second Chances
| Zechariah 1-2 |
We love second chances—but what about God? Does he give second chances? In this message from the opening chapters of Zechariah we hear the good news of God’s promise to give something better than a second chance. Outline Context: no king and no temple (1:1) ‘Return to the LORD’ (1:2-6) Four Scenes of Overflowing Grace (1:7-2:13) God’s borderless city!
We love second chances—but what about God? Does he give second chances? In this message from the opening chapters of Zechariah we hear the good news of God’s promise to give something better than a second chance. Outline Context: no king and no temple (1:1) ‘Return to the LORD’ (1:2-6) Four Scenes of Overflowing Grace (1:7-2:13) God’s borderless city!
But God…
| Ephesians 2:1-10 |
In the back of our minds we have the gnawing thought things are quite what they should be. In Ephesians 2 we hear God’s diagnosis, but the even better good news of grace (undeserved gift) in Jesus. Outline Diagnosis: Walking Dead (vv1-3) But God… (v4) made alive (v5) raised (vv6-7) It’s all a gift! (vv8-10)
In the back of our minds we have the gnawing thought things are quite what they should be. In Ephesians 2 we hear God’s diagnosis, but the even better good news of grace (undeserved gift) in Jesus. Outline Diagnosis: Walking Dead (vv1-3) But God… (v4) made alive (v5) raised (vv6-7) It’s all a gift! (vv8-10)
Seek the LORD
| Zephaniah |
Through Zephaniah, God warns the world of the judgment that will come. This is serious, but the good news is, God loves to save! Outline Context (1:1) God’s sweeping judgment (1:2-7) because of his people’s sin (1:8-2:3) because of the world’s sin (2:4-3:8) Singing for God’s Salvation! (3:9-20)
Through Zephaniah, God warns the world of the judgment that will come. This is serious, but the good news is, God loves to save! Outline Context (1:1) God’s sweeping judgment (1:2-7) because of his people’s sin (1:8-2:3) because of the world’s sin (2:4-3:8) Singing for God’s Salvation! (3:9-20)
Long Live the King
| Matthew 28 |
In this Resurrection Sunday message we hear what it means for Jesus to be the king who invites us to know him by name, calls us ‘brothers and sisters,’ and promises to be with us always. Outline King Jesus is risen (vv1-10) Mocking the king (vv11-15) King Jesus for the nations (vv16-20)
In this Resurrection Sunday message we hear what it means for Jesus to be the king who invites us to know him by name, calls us ‘brothers and sisters,’ and promises to be with us always. Outline King Jesus is risen (vv1-10) Mocking the king (vv11-15) King Jesus for the nations (vv16-20)
