Matthew 16:24-26 The Christian life is death to self – seeing Christ as our greatest treasure Philippians 3:8, Matthew 13:44, 45-46 You win by losing Four Principles To Help Understand What It Means To Truly Follow Christ 1. The Desire For True Discipleship – Vs. 24a . Mark 8:34 2. The Nature Of True Discipleship – 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 Gospel Centered Living
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 15:10-20 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 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…
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,…