Matthew 22:1-14 I. The Rejection Of The Gracious Invitation – Vss. 1-7 . Three invitations – two responses . Busy Indifference (preoccupied) – Vs. 5 . . Luke 14:18-20 . . Violent hostility – Vs. 6 II. The Widening Of…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
Communication of the Parable – Vss. 33-41 . Vineyard – The house of Israel (God’s people) – Isaiah 5:1-7 . Landowner – God the Father . Fruit – Righteousness that should have been produced – Matthew 7:17 . Tenants – The Jewish leaders . …
This was to expose their true spiritual condition – last week Vs. 25-27 The Particulars of the Parable – Vss 28-31a . A. First Son . B. Second Son . C. Which one did the Father’s will? . D. Condemned themselves – Vs. 31b The Principles of the Parable – Vss 31c-32 . …
Matthew 21:23-27 I. Divine Authority Attacked – Vs. 23 . All human authority is delegated by God – John 19:11 . Christ has His own authority as God . The resistance has been building for 3 years . A. Words – Matthew…
Matthew 21:18-22 The most terrifying verse in the Bible – Matthew 7:21 . James 1:22, Luke 18:11-12, Matthew 13:20-22 I. The Curse Applied – Vss. 18-19 . The only destructive miracle of Jesus – A curse on dead religion . Jeremiah 8:4-7, 11-13, Hosea 2:12, Micah 7:1, Luke 13:2-9 . …
Matthew 21:12-17 Ungodly, unbiblical worship is always an abomination to God Leviticus 10:1-3, Matthew 15:7-9, Romans 1:21-25 This is the second temple cleansing – the first was in John 2:13-17 Four Points That Demonstrate The Danger of False Worship 1. The Righteous Indignation – Vs. 12 . Mark 11:16, Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, Zechariah 14:21, Malachi 3:1-2 2. The…
Matthew 21:1-11 Verses relating to the final week of Christ’s life make up 1/3 of the verses in the 4 gospels. 1. The Detailed Preparation – Vs. 1 . Jesus planned every detail of His coronation . He sent – He ordained – He ordered – He gave instructions of what to…
Matthew 20:20-28 Pride is a weed sown by Satan – Proverbs 16:18 Two Points To Help Us Be great in God’s Eyes 1. The Selfish Request for Prominence – Vs. 20 . The Mother . Mary’s Sister – John 19:25 – Jesus’ aunt . …
Matthew 20:17-19 The Cross is the Essence of Christianity 1 Corinthians 2:2, 15:3-4 Two Elements of Christ’s Prediction of His Passion 1. A Clear Prediction of His Violent Death – Vs 18-19a . – Acts 2:22 – Predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God . . Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:1,…
Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Particulars of the Parable – Vs. 1-15 II. The Principle of the Parable – Vs. 16 . God always acts justly/graciously . Romans 9:15-16 . A. The first group got justice . B. The remaining group…
Matthew 19:23-30 Salvation results in giving up the world and seeing the value of the Kingdom . Matthew 13:44-46 . Last Week: The Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:23 Three points to understand The Peril of Riches and the Prize of Redemption 1. The Danger of Earthly Riches – Vs. 23 . – Not a statement…
Matthew 19:16-22 A Warning To Flee Moralism 1. The Probing Question – Vs. 16 . Rich Vs. 22 Young – Vv. 20, 22 Ruler – Synagogue official – Luke 18:18 . Ran up to Jesus – Mark 10:17 . The problem with the question: There is a good thing he can do…
Matthew 19:13-15 1. The Disciples’ Selfish Rejection of Children – Vs. 13 . Paidia – Very young children – Luke 18:15 . Mark 10:16 – Seeking a blessing/prayer . Jesus cares for children – Come as a child – Matthew 11:17, 25, 18:2-5,…
Matthew 19:1-12 Week 1 Week 2 This Week 1. A Concern About The High View Of Marriage – Vs. 10. Mark 10:10. The Blessings of Marriage. Proverbs 5:18-19, 18:22, 19:14, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Song of Solomon2. A Clarification About The Spiritual Gift…
Matthew 19:1-12 Last Week – Part 1 A Proper Perspective on Divorce III. The Misunderstanding of Divorce Revealed – Vs. 7 . Deuteronomy 24:1-4 IV. The Clarification of Divorce Provided – Vs. 8 . Malachi 2:16 V. The Exception For Divorce Explained – Vs. 9 . …
Matthew 19:1-12 Satan is targeting families to thwart God’s plan I. The Permissibility of Divorce Questioned – Vv. 1-3 . – They are testing or setting a trap for Jesus. – Jesus’ response . cf Matthew 5:31-32 & John The Baptist – Matthew 14:3-12 II. The Primacy of Marriage Upheld –…
Last Week – Part 11. The Question About Forgiveness Raised2. The Answer About Forgiveness Given Matthew 18:21-35 3. The Illustration About Forgiveness Provided – Vv. 23-30. Scene 1 – Vv. 23-27. Rich king, very indebted slave. Scene 2 – Vv. 28-30. …
Matthew 18:21-35 Christians best imitate God and reflect Christ when they are forgiving Psalm 103, Luke 23:34 Bitterness – Hebrews 12:15 I. The Question About Forgiveness Raised – Vs. 21 . – The extent – Matthew 6:14-15 . – A choice to relate to a person as forgiven . . …
Matthew 18:15-20 Last Week – Part 1 – The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15 This Week: Discipline – Hebrews 12:5-10. Sin – An ongoing pattern of disobedienceII. The Practice of Church Discipline. A. Private Reproof – Vs. 15. B. Take Witnesses – Vs. 16. …
Matthew 18:15-20 God’s purpose for us is Holiness – 1 Peter 1:16 You exist for the sole purpose of bringing God glory The Importance of Reproving Fellow Believers – Proverbs 9:8, 28:23, 12:1, 13:9, 15:5 . I. The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15 . A. Who is it for? Brothers (cf vs. 21, 35) . …