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 Gospel Centered Living
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Last Week – Part 1 . 1. The Hard Heart – Vss. 4 & 20 . 2. The Superficial Heart – Vss. 5 & 21 This Week – Part 2 . 3. The Preoccupied Heart – Vss.7 & 22 . . . Matthew 6:24, James 4:4, 1 John…
Matthew 12:1-8 1. The Offensive Actions of the Disciples – Vs. 1 . Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus:8-11 . . The disciples’ behavior was not unlawful: Deuteronomy 23:24-25, Leviticus 19:9-10 2. The Indignant Response Of The Pharisees – Vs. 2 . . What constitutes ‘work’…
2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Because the gospel is a transforming gospel, true obedience must characterize the lives of those who receive it by faith Two Final Words That Lead To True Obedience 1. Word of Discipline – Vss. 14-15 . A. Responsibility of the Church . . Authority – Matthew 18:18 . …
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Why Pray if God is Sovereign? . God works through our prayers – Philippians 1:9 . God knows our needs – Hebrews 4:16 . God hears our prayers – Proverbs 15:29 1. Our Personal Requests – Vss 1-2 . A. Brothers Pray For Us – Vs. 1 . …
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Three Responses To The Gospel Of Christ To Hold Fast In Times Of Affliction1. We Rejoice In Divine Election – Vss. 13-14. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:16, Philippians 3:8, 18-212. We Stand On Divine Truth – Vs. 15 . 2 Thessalonians 2:2, Colossians 2:8, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 3. We Endure…
Matthew 11:7-15 1. Humility – Matthew 11:2 . In his doubt he went to Jesus . . John 1:27, 29-30, 3:22-26, 30; Matthew 3:14 2. Conviction – What did you go out to see? – Vss. 7, 8, 9 . . Matthew 3:10, Matthew 3:12 . …
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. …
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,…
Matthew 7:24–27 The Proof of Salvation is Obedience – 1 James 1:22-25 1. The Similarities In The Parable . A. Both Build a House (Your Spiritual Life) . . 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 . B. Both Experience Storms 2. The Differences In The Parable . A. There are…
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…
Malachi 2:17-3:12 I. The Sin of Wearying God – Vss 2:17-3:5 . A. Is God Just? – Vs. 2:17 . . 1. Ultimate Justice . . 2. Present Justice . . 3. Postponed Justice – Hebrews 12:5-11 . …
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Three Declarations To Prepare Our Minds for The Day of the Lord 1. The Certainty Of His Coming – Vss. 1-3 . Amos 5:18, Isaiah 13:6, Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1, Obadiah 1:15, Joel 2:1 . A. Near (Joel 1:15) and Future (Joel 2-3) Fulfillment . B. Definite –…