In this episode of Sermon Notes, Wade Owens – Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Nolensville – and David Hannah – Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Lockeland Springs – kick off a new nine-week series diving into the Book of Acts called "For the Church."
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Deuteronomy 7: Israel is commanded to destroy idol-worshiping nations, remain separate, and trust God’s covenant love and protection. Psalm 90: Moses reflects on God's eternal nature, humanity’s frailty, and pleads for mercy, wisdom, and lasting purpose. Isaiah 35: God promises joy, healing, and a holy way for the redeemed as they return to Zion in everlasting gladness. Revelation 5: The Lamb who was slain is found worthy to open the scroll, and all creation worships Him with praise.
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Deuteronomy 6: Israel is called to love God fully, teach His commands to their children, and remain faithful in the promised land. Psalm 89: Ethan the Ezrahite praises God's covenant with David but laments its apparent abandonment and pleads for restoration. Isaiah 34: God pronounces devastating judgment on the nations, especially Edom, turning its land into a desolate wasteland. Revelation 4: John sees a vision of God's heavenly throne, surrounded by worship, glory, and unceasing praise from living creatures and elders.
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Deuteronomy 5: Moses repeats the Ten Commandments and reminds Israel to obey God fully for their good in the promised land. Psalm 88: The psalmist cries out from deep despair, feeling abandoned and overwhelmed by sorrow and isolation. Isaiah 33: The Lord rises to judge the wicked and protect the righteous, promising peace, justice, and forgiveness in Zion. Revelation 3: Jesus speaks to the churches in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, urging repentance, perseverance, and wholehearted faith.
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Deuteronomy 4: Moses urges Israel to obey God’s commands, avoid idolatry, and remember the Lord’s unique power and covenant. Psalm 86-87: David prays for mercy and declares God’s greatness, while Psalm 87 celebrates Zion as the joy and birthplace of all nations. Isaiah 32: A future righteous king is promised, bringing justice, peace, and restoration after judgment and desolation. Revelation 2: Jesus addresses four churches, commending their faithfulness and calling them to repent and overcome for eternal reward.
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Deuteronomy 3: Israel defeats King Og and takes possession of his land, dividing it among the eastern tribes and commissioning Joshua to lead the people forward. Psalm 85: The psalmist pleads for restoration, celebrating God’s past mercy and anticipating renewed peace and righteousness. Isaiah 31: God rebukes reliance on Egypt for military aid and promises to defend Jerusalem Himself. Revelation 1: John receives a vision of the risen Christ and is instructed to write what he sees to the seven churches.
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Deuteronomy 2: Israel journeys through the wilderness respecting the lands of Esau, Moab, and Ammon as instructed by God. Psalm 83-84: God is petitioned to act against enemies of Israel, while Psalm 84 expresses deep longing and joy in God's presence. Isaiah 30: Israel is warned against trusting Egypt instead of God, yet promised mercy and future restoration. Jude 1: Believers are urged to contend for the faith amid ungodly infiltrators, with reminders of God’s past judgment and future justice.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother wraps up a five-week deep dive into the book of James, focusing on the practical integration of faith and everyday life.
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Deuteronomy 1: Moses begins his final address by recounting Israel’s journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, appointing leaders to help govern, and reminding them of their disobedience at the edge of the Promised Land which led to their wilderness wandering. Psalm 81–82: Psalm 81 calls God’s people to joyful obedience and warns against stubbornness, while Psalm 82 pleads for righteous judgment, confronting unjust leaders and calling God to rise and judge the earth. Isaiah 29: God warns Jerusalem (Ariel) of coming judgment but promises future restoration. He condemns empty worship and the arrogance of trying to hide from God, yet offers hope for joy, justice, and understanding to come. 3 John 1: John commends Gaius for walking in truth and supporting traveling believers, rebukes Diotrephes for his pride and opposition, and praises Demetrius for his good testimony, ending with a personal farewell.
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Numbers 36: To preserve tribal inheritances, God commands that Zelophehad’s daughters marry within their tribe so their inherited land stays within Manasseh, ensuring each tribe retains its allotted portion. Psalm 80: Asaph pleads for God’s restoration and favor, using the image of a vine planted by God that is now ravaged, asking for renewed protection and salvation. Isaiah 28: God rebukes Ephraim’s leaders for pride and drunkenness, warns Judah of judgment, and proclaims a cornerstone in Zion for those who trust Him; He ends with a call to listen to His wise and orderly instruction. 2 John 1: John urges the chosen lady and her children to walk in truth and love, warns against deceivers who deny Christ, and reminds them to remain faithful to Christ’s teaching.
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Numbers 35: God assigns 48 cities, including 6 cities of refuge, to the Levites and lays out laws for dealing with murder, distinguishing between intentional and unintentional killing, and emphasizing justice, due process, and the sanctity of the land. Psalm 79: In the midst of devastation and disgrace, God’s people cry out for mercy, justice, and deliverance, trusting that He will uphold His name and be praised through generations. Isaiah 27: God defeats Leviathan and tends to His vineyard, promising restoration and worship in Jerusalem for those once scattered, while warning judgment for those without understanding. 1 John 5: Faith in Jesus as God’s Son brings victory and eternal life; believers are called to trust God’s testimony, pray according to His will, and remain guarded against idols.
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Numbers 34: God defines the borders of the Promised Land and appoints leaders from each tribe, including Eleazar and Joshua, to oversee its distribution. Psalm 78:40-72: Israel’s history is marked by rebellion and forgetfulness, but God responds with both judgment and compassion, ultimately choosing Judah and David to shepherd His people. Isaiah 26: A song of trust in God's salvation declares that the righteous will be kept in peace, and the dead will rise when God's judgment brings justice to the earth. 1 John 4: True believers are marked by love and belief in Jesus as the Son of God; love originates from God and drives out fear, proving God's presence in us.
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