Matthew 12:38-42 The cure for unbelief is not more evidence The Danger Of Seeking Signs 1. An Evil Demand For Signs – Vs. 38 . Matthew 12:14, 24; Luke 11:16, Matthew 16:1 1 Corinthians 1:22 2. A True Sign From Jonah – Fs. 39-41 . Jonah a type of Christ 3. A Greater Person Than Solomon…
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 4)
Matthew 12:33-37 There is power in the tongue – Proverbs 18:21, James 3:3-5, 6-8, 9-10 J. Sidlow Baxter: One of the first things that happens when a person is truly filled with the Holy Spirit is not that he speaks with tongues, but that he learns to hold the one tongue he already has. I. The Evidence Of Our Words – Vs.…
Matthew 12:31-32 God is a God of forgiveness Exodus 34:7, Psalm 86:5, Micah 7:18 Psalm 3:1-2, Psalm 51, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:9 I. The Forgivability of Almost All Sins – Vss. 31a & 32a . Paul: 1 Timothy 1:13-14 . Peter: Luke 22:54-61, John 21:15-17 II. The Unforgivability of One Sin – Vss.…
Matthew 12:22-29 Indifference is a heinous form of unbelief The Miraculous Healing – Vs. 22 . . Demons (Fallen Angels) – Job 38:7, Revelation 12:4, 9:1-11; 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6 (Genesis 6) The Astonished Crowds – Vs. 23 The Offended Leaders – Vs. 24 . Matthew 9:32-34 The Brilliant Response – Vss. 25-29 . …
Matthew 12:15-21 Jesus came to be a servant – Mark 10:45 . Instructed people not to tell Who He is – Vs. 16 . . To not cause conflict with the Pharisees yet – He was on a different timetable . . To fulfill prophecy 1. A Beloved Servant…
Matthew 12:9-14 Pharisees – Matthew 23:16-17 1. The Deliberate Setup – Vss. 9-10 . Luke 4:16-20 2. The Compassionate Savior – Vss. 11-13 . Micah 6:8 . A. They kept silent – Mark 3:4 . B. They were ‘filled with senseless rage’ – Luke 6:11…
Matthew 12:1-8 1. The Offensive Actions of the Disciples – Vs. 1 . Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus:8-11 . . The disciples’ behavior was not unlawful: Deuteronomy 23:24-25, Leviticus 19:9-10 2. The Indignant Response Of The Pharisees – Vs. 2 . . What constitutes ‘work’…
Matthew 11:25-30 . . . . Antinomy in the Bible – Isaiah 55:8-9 . . . . What should one do with an antinomy? . . . . …
Matthew 11:20-24 All people know that God exists – Romans 1:18-20 It is a serious thing to know the truth and reject it – Matthew 23:13-14, 2 Peter 2:21, James 4:17 1. The Strong Proclamation of Judgment – Vs. 20 . 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 19:11-16 . . The first…
Matthew 11:16-19 1. The Instruction – Vs. 13-15 . Malachi 4:5-6 . . “He who has ears to hear . . . . . Matthew 11:5, 13:40; Luke 8:8, 14; the letters to every church in Revelation 2 & 3 2. …
Matthew 11:11-15 Three Benefits of Being a Kingdom Citizen 1. A Superior Privilege – Vs. 11 . Two Elements of the Kingdom of God . . Universal – The domain over which God rules – Psalm 10:16, 24:1, 145:13, Daniel 4:34-35 . . Mediatorial – A future…
Matthew 11:7-15 1. Humility – Matthew 11:2 . In his doubt he went to Jesus . . John 1:27, 29-30, 3:22-26, 30; Matthew 3:14 2. Conviction – What did you go out to see? – Vss. 7, 8, 9 . . Matthew 3:10, Matthew 3:12 . …
Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptist: Foretold – Malachi 3:1, Explained – Matthew 3, John 1:29 1. The Authoritative Question To Christ – Vs. 1 2. The Clarifying Question To Christ – Vss. 2-3 . Why John the Baptist was in prison – Matthew 14:3-12 . A. He was in prison…
Matthew 10:34-39 Christ does unify – Ephesians 2:14-15 – but He also divides Two Elements That Highlight The High Cost of Following Christ 1. The Divisive Nature Of Genuine Discipleship – Vs. 34 . Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, 16:33 . Matthew 10;21, Micah 7:6, Matthew 24:10,…
Matthew 10:28-33 . The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear Last Week . 1. The Certainty of Opposition . 2. The Needlessness of Fear . A. …
Matthew 10:23-44 3 Critical Perspectives to Maintain 1. The Certainty of Opposition – Vss. 24-25 . Acts 9:4, John 15:18-19, Colossians 1:24, Matthew 9:35, 12:23-24; Philippians 3:8-10, Acts 5:40-41 2. The Needlessness of Fear – Vss. 25-27 . God Will Vindicate – 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:14-33
Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples Last Week: 1. The Danger Of The Task 2. The Scope Of The Opposition 3. The Help From The Spirit This Week: 4. The Division Of The Family – Vs. 21 . Matthew 24:9-10, Micah 7:6, Luke 14:26 5. The Extensiveness Of The Hatred…
We are not in a ‘culture war’ – we are in a spiritual warJesus did not come to redeem ‘culture’He came to redeem sinners Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples 1. The Danger Of The Task – Vs. 16 . Luke 10:3, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 2. …
Matthew 10:5-15 Part 1 #4 – The Provisions To Avoid – Vs. 9 . Matthew 8:20, 6:25-33; cf Luke 22:35 . A. God Will Provide Your Needs . B. God’s People Are The Means – Vs. 10 . …
Matthew 10:5-15 1. The People To Serve – Vss. 5-6 . Isaiah 42:6, 49:6, Matthew 15:24, John 4:22, Romans 1:16, Acts 1:8, 13:16-39, 44-48 2. The Message To Proclaim – Vs. 7 . The King is here; if you receive the King the Kingdom will come. . The Church’s privilege: 1 Timothy…