Matthew 14:13-21 The purpose of miracles was to authenticate Christ as Messiah – God in human flesh – John 5:36 . All of His miracles were aimed, not just to demonstrate His power, but to meet a specific need Three truths that demonstrate Christ’s compassion toward those in distress 1. Compassion Displayed In Heartfelt Concern . . The…
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 by Todd Dykstra (Page 3)
Sometimes it seems like the wicked prevail – Psalm 73 John the Baptist – the forerunner pointing to Christ . The world hates having their sin exposed . . John 3:19-20 . Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest man . . Matthew 11:11 Three Implications . …
1. How do we read the Old Testament for profit when the OT promises to Israel are not for today’s church? . A. The principle in the prophecy reveals God’s unchanging character . . Deuteronomy 1:6-9 – Hebrews 13:5 . B. His promises are true . C. …
Hebrews 2:14-18 Four Reasons For The Incarnation 1. To Identify With Us – Vs. 14 . His was a human birth . He had a human body – Flesh & Blood . He had human limitations – Tired, Weary, Thirsty, Hungry . He had human growth…
Matthew 13:53-38 Unbelief – The Opposition to Jesus Increases Matthew 5:10-13, 10:16-18, 20, 34-36, 13:2, 10, 24 I. The Rejection of Jesus’ Ministry – Vss. 53-57 . A. Nazareth . First Visit – Luke 4:22-30 . Second Visit – Vss.…
Matthew 13:47-52 There is a Coming Judgment – Are You Ready? I. Lessons From The Dragnet – Vss. 47-50 . God has predetermined all of history . There will be a separation of good and evil. – Matthew 13:39 . Angels: Worship God: Isaiah 6 . …
Matthew 7:21-23 The reality of false followers: Matthew 13:19-22, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:15, 1 John 2:19, John 6:66 Three Sobering Elements of Self-Deception1. The Test That Diagnoses Self-Deception – Vs. 21. “He who does the will of My Father” “He who keeps My commandments”. Romans 10:9, Luke 6:46, Matthew…
Matthew 7:15-20 Satan has always sought to obliterate the truth – John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 11:14 False prophets have always been a problem for the people of God . Jeremiah 6:13-14, 23:30-32; Matthew 24:11, 24; 2 Peter, Jude . . . . . Who are you listening to? 1. The…
Matthew 7:13-14 #1 – Two Paths . A. Wide Gate – Broad Path (Self-righteousness) . B. Small Gate – Narrow Path . . Matthew 5:3-12 #2 – Two Crowds . A. Many – Atheists, Moralists, Nominal . B. …
Matthew 7:12 Two components of the Golden Rule that should motivate our love for others1. The Exhortation of the Golden Rule. Matthew 25:35-392. The Motivation of the Golden Rule. Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:16-19, 22:34-36; Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14 You can not – and will not – do it in your own strength It has…
Matthew 7:7-11 Why Don’t We Pray? . 1. We don’t know how . 2. We don’t make it a priority . 3. We fail to discipline ourselves . 4. We don’t feel the need to pray . 5. We don’t really think prayer ‘works’ The Pattern of Persistent Prayer – Vs. 7 . Ask – Seek…
Matthew 7:1-6Part 1Five Elements In Avoiding Critical Faultfinding Judgmentalism1. The Prohibition Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism2. The Motivation Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism This Week: Judge Righteously – Proverbs 31:9, John 7:24 , Matthew 23:1-36, Revelation 3:15-163. The Illustration of Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 3 (Speck vs. Log). John 19:11, Jude 134, The Solution to Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 5. …
Matthew 7:1-6 Five Elements In Avoiding Critical Faultfinding Judgmentalism 1. The Prohibition Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 1 . Proverbs 9:8, 27:5; Matthew 18:15-20, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Galatians 6:1, James 5:19-20 . A. Don’t hold unbelievers to the standard of God’s Word . B. He is forbidding critical judgmentalism without perceiving your own faults…
Matthew 6:25-34Part 1 This Week:Godly Fear (2 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:20) vs. Sinful Fear (Proverbs 12:25) 1. What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom of God? – Vs 33. Priorities. . Seek – diligently, earnestly, intently, serious effort, ongoing, constant. . First – In singular priority constantly seeking the will of…
Matthew 6:19-24 Part 11. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 192. The Eternal Worth of Heavenly Treasures – Vs. 203. The Revealing Character of Internal Values – Vs. 21 This Week:. . Materialism is…
Romans 6:1-14Implications of the Resurrection. It witnesses to the immeasurable power of God. It proves that Christ is the Son of God – Romans 1:4. It proves His sinless nature and divine character. It validates all the Old Testament prophesies. It confirms that God accepted Christ’s work at Calvary – Romans 4:25. It gives substance to our faith – 1 Corinthians 15:14. …
Matthew 6:19-24 A Warning Against Materialism 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Truths About Treasures 1. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 19 . Treasures on earth do not promise eternal joy . 2 Peter 2:;3, 14; Jude 16 . No earthly possession is secure . Joel 1:4, Proverbs…
Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting is NOT: . – A diet plan . – Done as an end in itself . – A way of getting God to bless you Fasting Is: The private, voluntary, occasional abstinence from food for a time for spiritual purposes . Matthew 4:2, Ezra 10:6, Esther 4:16,…