Matthew 8:28-34 It was necessary for Christ to have authority over demons . John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 1:8 1. The Graveyard Encounter – Vs. 28 . Mark 5:3, Luke 8:27 – Living in tombs 2. The Demonic Confession – Vs. 29 – What demons know about Jesus . A. 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 on Christ Jesus
Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Pounding Storm – Vss. 23-25 . Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23 . An extreme combination of fear and faith 2. The Powerful Savior – Vss. 26-27 . Mark 4:40 . Vs. 26 – First He rebukes them – Matthew 6:30…
Matthew 8:18-22 False Disciples: John 2:23-25, 6:66; Matthew 7:13-14,21-23, 10:32-39; Luke 9:23-26, 14:26-33 2 Sacrifices You Must Make to Follow Christ 1. The Sacrifice of Cherished Comforts – Vss. 18-20 2. The Sacrifice of Personal Relationships – Vss. 21-22 Implications: 1. You must not put off following Christ 2. You don’t get to set the terms of following Christ 3. We need…
Matthew 8:14-17 Characteristics of New Testament Miracles 1. They did not depend on the faith of the recipient 2. They were not performed for money or fame 3. They were completely successful 4. They were undeniable 5. They were immediate and spontaneous 6. They authenticated a true message and a new revelation . 1 Kings 17:23-24, Acts 2:22,…
Matthew 8:5-13 The Purpose of Miracles . 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation . 2. To authenticate the messenger . 3. To compel and reveal true faith True Faith Always Has God As Its Object . 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6 . . …
Matthew 8:1-4 . Jesus’ ministry as King introduced (Matthew 4:23-24) . A miracle is when God breaks the…
Matthew 7:28-29 The Effect Of Christ’s Preaching – “Astonished” . Matthew 13:54, 19:25, 22:33; Mark 1:22, 6:2, 11:18; Luke 4:31-32, John 7:46 The Nature Of Christ’s Preaching – Authority of words leads to authority of works Characteristics of Jesus’ Preaching 1. The Clarity of His Preaching Was Authoritative . Use of Illustrations – Matthew 5:13-14, 6:26-30,…
Malachi 3:13-4:61. Are We Serving?. A. Serious Charge – Vss. 13-15 . B. God Knows and Responds – Vss. 16-18 . . Malachi 2:17, Psalm 56:8, Exodus 19:5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 4:10 2. Are We Ready For Judgment? . A. Judgment of the Wicked – Vs. 1 . …
Isaiah 53:4-6. All mankind has sinned against God – Romans 5:12, Isaiah 59:2. Because God is just, He must punish all sin – Psalm 89:14, Romans 6:23, Leviticus 17:11 Three Elements of Christ’s Suffering1. The Source of Christ’s Suffering –…
The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Part 1 – The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch 2. The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Prophets .. A. Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-9, 40:3-5, 53:5-12 . B. Jeremiah 31:15-17, 33:14-17 . C. Daniel 7:13-14 . D. Hosea…
The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 1. The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch . A. Genesis 3:15 – the Protoeuangelion . B. Genesis 12:1-3 – the Abrahamic covenant (land-seed-blessing) . C. Genesis 29:10 . D. Exodus 12:1-13 . E. Leviticus 16:5-22 . …
Teaching – Proclaiming – Healing Matthew 4:23 & 9:35 Matthew 7:29-29, 9:6, Acts 2:22-24 The Focus of Christ’s Public Ministry – Vs 23 . A. Teaching . Matthew 13:54, 22:22; Luke 4:31-32, John 7:46 Jesus – Luke 8:1 Apostles –…
Matthew 4:12-17 Humanity lives in darkness – Psalm 82:5, Proverbs 4:19, Romans 1:21, 2 Corinthians 4:4, . Ephesians 4:18, 5:8And that’s the way we want it – John 3:19Jesus is the Light to show us the way back to God – John 1:4-5, 8:12, 12:35, 46 1. The Location of Jesus’ Public…
Matthew 4:1-11Last Week – The Edenic Rerun1. The Personal Temptation – Vs. 2-4 This Week2. The National Temptation – Vs. 5-9. Deuteronomy 6:16, Exodus 17:1-73. The Universal Temptation – Vs. 8-10. Deuteronomy 6:13, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19. How is this a temptation? Satan will give it NOW. …
Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tempted – how could this be?. God tempts nobody – James 1:13. The devil was the one tempting. Jesus passed the test Adam failed. Adam …
Matthew 3:13-17 The way into God’s Kingdom is through repentance – there is NO OTHER WAY How Jesus’ baptism provided complete and confirming proof from the Trinity that He is the King. 1. The Arrival of Jesus – Vs. 13-14 . The beginning of His public ministry – John 11:29-34 . He is shown to be…
Three Weeks Ago:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of John The Baptist . 3. The Motive of John The BaptistTwo weeks ago:. 4. The Manifestation of John The Baptist . 5. The Method of John The BaptistLast Week:. 6. The…
Matthew 3:1-12 Two Weeks Ago:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of John The Baptist . 3. The Motive of John The BaptistLast week:. 4. The Manifestation of John The Baptist . 5. The Method of John The Baptist This Week: . …
Matthew 3:1-12Is repentance a gift of God or commanded as an act of man? Yes!. 1. A Gift of God – Acts 11:18, Romans 2:4, 2 Timothy 2:24-25. 2. An Act Of Man – Acts 2:38, 17:30 Last week:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of…