Matthew 16:18-20 Four Evidences of the Centrality of the Church In God’s Program 1. The Promise of Christ to Found It – Vs. 18a . Peter’s great confession elicits Jesus’ great promise . Peter was not the first ‘Pope’ – Matthew 18:1, 20:20 . A. The Rock:…
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 (Page 2)
Matthew 16:13-17 Three points that help us clearly uncover Christ’s true identity so that we can come to the right conclusion about who He is. 1. The Probing Question and The Wrong Answers – Vs. 13-14 . Herod: John The Baptist – Matthew 14:1 . Others: Elijah – Malachi 4:5-6 . …
Ephesians 1:18-23 How we think is how we live God has not intended us to live on our emotions, but on TRUTH 1. Past – Hope of our calling 2. Future – Inheritance 3. Present – The greatness of His power Three Demonstrations of God’s Power Toward Believers 1. The Resurrection of Christ Demonstrates God’s Power Toward Believers – Vs. 20a . …
Colossians 1:19-23 Good Friday
Matthew 16:1-12 Warnings are for our good – Romans 15:14, Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 5:19, Acts 20:28-31 Two Warnings For Us To Heed – Vs. 6, 11, 12 1. A Warning Against Sign-seeking . Pharisees – legalists . Sadducees – liberals, political, denied all supernatural events . They were united in…
Matthew 15:29-39 The miracles are irrefutable proof that Christ is the Messiah. All of His miracles meet a human need. . John 10:25 Two Points That Highlight Christ’s Incredible Compassion For Gentiles . 1. Christ’s Compassion Displayed To Gentiles In Supernatural Healings – Vs. 29-31 . . Mark 7:31, Matthew 8:28-34 . 2. Christ’s…
Matthew 15:21-28 Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. What is the state of my faith? A Desperate Woman’s Plea For Mercy – Vss 21-22 . Takes place in Tyre and Sidon (now Lebanon) – the only time He leaves Israel . …
Matthew 15:10-20 Sin corrupts all of our being – Romans 3:10-12Mankind’s problems are internal – not external Three Principles That Will Diagnose The Problem1. The Source of Spiritual Defilement Stated – Vs. 11. What comes out of the lips reveals where the true defilement actually is. . Matthew …
Matthew 15:1-9 Gods’ way is to deal with internal heart change Isaiah 66:2, 1 Samuel 15;22, Psalm 51:16-17 Man’s way is legalistic external rituals Under whose authority do we live? On what will you base your life? By what standard will you live? I. The Traditions Of Men Exposed – Vs. 1 . The first formal confrontation over ceremonial…
Matthew 14:22-26 Last Week – Part 1:1. Sovereign Authority2. Divine Insight3. Tender Comfort This WeekFaith in the life of the believer – 2 Corinthians 5:7. Satan wants to attack us at the level of our faith. Doubt weakens our faith.. . Asaph – Psalm 73:1-2. Sinful fear almost always results…
Matthew 14:22-36 Six evidences that convincingly demonstrate Jesus’ deity and that establish grounds for fearless faith. 1. Sovereign authority – Vs. 22 . If He is God, He can: create the universe in 6 days – Genesis 1 . . Destroy the earth in a global flood – Genesis 6:7 . …
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…
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 . …
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 13:44-46 1. The Parables Explained . A. There is a treasure that is worth parting with everything you own to have it. . B. The treasure is worth the price . Matthew 7:6, 1 Timothy 2:9, Revelation 21 2. The Parables Applied . …
Matthew 13:31-35 The Disciples’ Kingdom of Heaven Expectations: Psalm 72:8, Daniel 2:44, Zechariah 14:9 I. The Explanation of the Parables – Vss. 31-32/33 . Something small becomes something big . Seed – Daniel 4:10-12, 20-22; Ezekiel 31:3-6 . Leaven – Matthew 16:6, 12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8…