THERE IS A 70 SECOND BLANK IN THE RECORDING AT AROUND 22 MINUTES. IT BEGINS AGAIN JUST AFTER 23 MINUTES Matthew 10:40-42 Two Profound Realities That Bring Comfort In The Midst Of Opposition 1. Believers Are Identified With Christ – Vs. 40 . Vs. 11, Matthew 18:5, Luke 10:16, Acts 9:4, Colossians 1:24 2. Believers Are Rewarded By Christ…
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
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. …
Isaiah 53 Resurrection Was Prophesied . Luke 24:25-26, 45-46, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Isaiah 53 1. The Predictions Of Christ’s Humiliation . A. His Astonishing Appearance – 52:13-15 . B. His Scornful Rejection – 53:1-3 . C. His Substitutionary Sacrifice – 53:4-6 . D. His Horrific Death –…
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…
Matthew 10:1-4 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 #6 – Bartholomew (Matthew/Mark/ Luke)/Nathaniel (John) – Close friend of Philip . John 21:2, John 1:43-49 . A. His Biased…
Matthew 10:1-4 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 #4 John – Brother of James (Boanerges: Thunder, fiery) – Became a Disciple of love: Mark 9:38 . A. A Passion For Truth . . 1…
Matthew 10:1-4 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 – Andrew & James #2 – Andrew – Brother of Peter, a ‘behind the scenes’ apostle – Matthew 4:18-20 . A. The Importance Of Individual People . . Always bringing someone to Christ – John 1:40, 6:18, 12:22 . B. The Importance…
Matthew 10:1-4 Last Week: Part 1 They were not extraordinary men – Acts 4:13 1. Peter – ‘First’ – Leader, Dominant Personality . A. His Designation . B. His Prediction . C. His Presumption . . But he learned: 1 Peter 2:13, 3:8-9, 4:8 . D. His Rejection . …
Matthew 10:1-4 The Missionary Discourse The Commissioning Of The 12 For Gospel Ministry – Vs 1 The Sending Of The 12 Into Gospel Ministry – Vs 2 . Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, Acts 1 . Three groups of 4: . Less information about…
Matthew 9:35-38 Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People . 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35 . cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends) . Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9) . 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed…
The Kingdom of God . Ezekiel 36:29-30, 35; Isaiah 65:20, 11:8; Ezekiel 36:27, Jeremiah 23:5, Revelation 21:27 . It was offered the first time, but refused: Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 29:18, 35:5-6 Jesus Has Power Over Satan’s Realm . 1. The Healing of the Possessed Man – Vs. 32 . …
Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus’s Power to Restore Physical & Spiritual Sight 1. The Impassioned Plea For Mercy – Vs. 27 . Davidic Covenant – Isaiah 9:6-7, 11:1; Ezekiel 34:23, 37:24; Amos 9:11 . How will we know when this Kingdom arrives? – Isaiah 29:18, 35:5 2. The Undeniable Confirmation of Faith – Vs.…
Matthew 9:18-26 (cf. Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) Jesus’ Authority Over Sickness and Death 1. The Request By a Desperate Father – Vss. 18-19 2. The Interruption By A Sick Woman – Vss. 20-22 3. The Healing By A Powerful Savior – Vss. 23-26
Matthew 9:14-17 1. The Probing Question About Christ’s Practice – Vs. 14 . Acts 19:1-4, Matthew 11:18 . Fasting: Private, Voluntary, Occasional, for a Spiritual Purpose (trials, hardship, difficulties, sin) . Only 1 mention of Jesus fasting: Matthew 4:2, but probably also Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-28) 2. The Insightful Clarification About Christ’s Presence…
Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus receives sinners and rejects the self-righteous 1 Timothy 1:15 The calling of Matthew to discipleship – Vs. 9 . A tax collector – Matthew 5:46, Luke 18:11, 19:1-6 The flocking of sinners to Jesus – Vs. 10 . In Matthew’s house – Mark 2:15, Luke 5:29 The aversion of the Pharisees to…