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,…
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 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 –…
1 Thessalonians 2:17-2:13 Four Desires All Believers Should Have 1. A Desire To Be With One Another . A. Because We Care – Vs. 17 . B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18 . . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16 . …
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
Matthew 6:25-34Part 1 This Week:Godly Fear (2 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:20) vs. Sinful Fear (Proverbs 12:25) 1. What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom of God? – Vs 33. Priorities. . Seek – diligently, earnestly, intently, serious effort, ongoing, constant. . First – In singular priority constantly seeking the will of…
Matthew 6:19-24 Part 11. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 192. The Eternal Worth of Heavenly Treasures – Vs. 203. The Revealing Character of Internal Values – Vs. 21 This Week:. . Materialism is…
Matthew 6:19-24 A Warning Against Materialism 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Truths About Treasures 1. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 19 . Treasures on earth do not promise eternal joy . 2 Peter 2:;3, 14; Jude 16 . No earthly possession is secure . Joel 1:4, Proverbs…
Matthew 5:9 The Importance of Being a Peacemaker. It DOES NOT mean: a ‘peaceful’ person, a ‘tolerant’ person, A ‘peace at any price’ appeaser. This leads to a false peace – Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:10-11. It does mean: . True peacemakers are not afraid to make waves…
Matthew 5:7 The Important Quality of Demonstrating Mercy. A. The definition of mercy. Pity toward another with a desire to meet their need. Antithesis: The Pharisees – Matthew 9:13, 23:23:21-35. B. Illustrations of mercy. God – the epitome…