Matthew 9:35-38 Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People . 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35 . cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends) . Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9) . 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed…
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We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons on Love
Malachi 1:1-14 I. God’s Love For Us Demonstrated By Action – Vss 1-5 . A. By His Electing Grace – Vss 2-3 . . . Deuteronomy 7:6-7, 10:14; Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 1:2 . B. By His Protective Care – Vss 3-4 . C. By His Coming Judgment and Promises –…
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 . …
Matthew 5:43-48 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #-3Evidence #4Evidence #5 Jesus said many hard things: some were hard to understand. others hard to do. …
Proverbs 6:12-19. God is the standard for love. 1 John 4:7-8, 16; John 3:16, Romans 5:8Because God is love, He hates those things that are contrary to His willGod Hates:. Wicked People: Romans 9:13, Psalm 5:5, 11:5;…
Galatians 5:13-26 About anxiety in the current situation: Matthew 8:26-27, Philippians: 4:6-7 Conflict is the sin of self-worship James 4:4, Romans 1:18 How to handle conflict 1. Walk In Love – Vs. 13-14 2. Walk By The Spirit – Vs. 15-16 3. Walk In Humility – Vs. 26 . James 4:1-10
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8#23 – A Vengeful Reluctance – Vs. 19 Leave room for the wrath of God. Reasons we can’t retaliate: 1. God has not given us the authority – Psalm 94:1, Proverbs 20:22, Nahum 1:2 2. God has not given us the ability – 1 Samuel 24:6-12, 26:9-11#24…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7#20 – An Evil Avoidance – vs. 17-18 NEVER – Absolutely no one ever!! Matthew 5:11, John 15:18-19, 16:33; 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12 Exodus 21:12, Leviticus 24:17-20 A. The punishment is not to be too severe, it must fit the crime B. The community is to administer…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 617. An Impartial Attitude – Continued As Christians we should be easy to get along with – Psalm 133:1 Anatomy of division within the church A. Hurt – Sows a seed of discord B. Bitterness – Dwelling on the issue C. Rationalization D. Avoidance E. Collaboration – Mustering support for yourself…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 514. A Friendly Response – vs. 14 Expect opposition if you follow Christ Matthew 10:23, John 15:18-21, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 5:38-45, 1 Peter 2:21-2315. A Joyful Collaboration – vs. 15a 1 Corinthians 12:2616. A Sympathetic Compassion – vs. 15b Can you look outside your own struggles to see that…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 411. A prayerful Devotion – vs. 12 A. Why we neglect prayer * We think we don’t have time * Lazyness * We don’t think it’s important * Discouragement * Self-confidence B. Prayer is as important to our spiritual life as breathing to our physical life Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:16, 2:42, 6:4; Luke…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 38. A Servant’s Heart – vs. 11 Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 9:1, Psalm 100:1-2, Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 12:289. A Joyful Hope – vs. 12 Before Christ – no hope Ephesians 2:12 Biblical hope – Is not tied to the present, but on the future and what God has promised. Romans 5:1-5, 8:18-25, 15:4, 13; 1 Peter 1:3-4,610. A…
The Gospel is meant to impact your relationships Part 1 – A Sincere LovePart 2 – A Holy Hatred – A Righteous Affirmation Part 3 4. A Brotherly Affection – vs. 101 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 John 2:7, 3:10, 4:7-13, 20-215. A Preferential Treatment – vs. 10Take the lead to be the first one to give up your preferences and outdo one another…
Part 1 – A Sincere Love Part 22. A Holy Hatred – vs. 91 Thessalonians 5:15-22, Ephesians 5:1, Romans 13:11-14What God hates:A. Idolatry – Deuteronomy 7:25, Jeremiah 44:2-4, Ezekiel 14B. Sexual Immorality – Leviticus 18:22, 23; 22:5, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:5C. Injustice – Proverbs 6:16-17, 17:15D. Deceit – Proverbs 6:16-17, Zechariah 8:17E. Pride – Proverbs 6:16, 8:13, 16:5F. Evil thoughts – Proverbs…
Romans 12: 9-21 Your love is a test case of how deep the gospel has penetrated your life. If you are in Christ it should manifest in every area of life. 1. God – Upward 2. Fellow Believers – Inward 3. Unbelievers – Outward Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8Indicators:A. A sincere love – A love that cares…
Scripture: I Thessalonians 3:6-13
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