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.…
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 4)
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…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Last Week – Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 2. The Sovereign Creator – Vs. 3 3. The Glorious Light – Vs. 3 This week: 4. The Divine Representor – Vs. 3 . Colossians 1:15, 1:19, 2:9 . God in Human Flesh – John…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 . Many prophets – ONE Son – 1 Peter 1:10-12 . Firstborn – Colossians 1:15 – Supreme over everything . Psalm 2:8, 89:27, Daniel 7:13-14, Ephesians…
Matthew 9:1-8 . Our greatest problem is sin – Isaiah 59:2 . Our greatest need is forgiveness – Ezekiel 36:25-26 Four Acts That Highlight Christ’s Authority…
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…
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…