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 –…