Matthew 11:16-19 1. The Instruction – Vs. 13-15 . Malachi 4:5-6 . . “He who has ears to hear . . . . . Matthew 11:5, 13:40; Luke 8:8, 14; the letters to every church in Revelation 2 & 3 2. …
Matthew 11:16-19 1. The Instruction – Vs. 13-15 . Malachi 4:5-6 . . “He who has ears to hear . . . . . Matthew 11:5, 13:40; Luke 8:8, 14; the letters to every church in Revelation 2 & 3 2. …
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…
2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 Three Implications Of Christ’s Return That Cultivate Perseverance In Believers1. It Will Bring Justice For The Afflicted – Vss. 6-7. Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:17-19, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 25:31-33, 40, 45; Isaiah 66:162. It Will Result In Retribution To The Disobedient – Vss. 8-10. 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 3:12, 4:15, 5:233. Ignites…
THERE IS A 70 SECOND BLANK IN THE RECORDING AT AROUND 22 MINUTES. IT BEGINS AGAIN JUST AFTER 23 MINUTES Matthew 10:40-42 Two Profound Realities That Bring Comfort In The Midst Of Opposition 1. Believers Are Identified With Christ – Vs. 40 . Vs. 11, Matthew 18:5, Luke 10:16, Acts 9:4, Colossians 1:24 2. Believers Are Rewarded By Christ…
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Three Marks Of A Healthy Christian In The Midst Of Affliction 1. A Healthy Christian Grows In Faith And Love – Vs. 3 . 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:15 2. A Healthy Christian Perseveres And Remains Faithful – Vs 4 3. A Healthy Christian Keeps The Proper Perspective –…
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. …
Micah 4:1-5 Three Future Realities The Provide Present Hope 1. The World Will Be God-Centered – Vss. 1-2 . The Millennial Reign of Christ 2. God Will Establish Lasting Peace – Vs. 3 e. God’s People Will Prosper – Vs. 4
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 Peter 1:13-16 Opposition and persecution will come – John 15:18-19 How are we to persevere in the face of persecution?1. We are to fix our hope on future glory – Vs. 13. A. By preparing our mind for action. …
Matthew 5:38-42 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #3Evidence #4 Retaliation is a common human response to hurt, BUT:. Proverbs 20:22, 24:29;…
Matthew 5:10-12 Why Persecution Is Good: 1. It Purifies The Church 2. It Extends The Church – Acts 8:1 3. It Sanctifies Believers 4. It Identifies Us As Children of God – John 13:16-20 Last Week: . I. The Biblical Nature of Persecution This Week: . II. The Rich Blessing of Persecution – Vs. 11 . . . . Persecution is evidence…
Matthew 5:10-12 The tide is turning against the church – are you ready? 1. The Biblical Nature Of Persecution . A. It is inevitable for all believers . . Matthew 5:43, 10:16-21, 23, 24, 28, 34; 21:33-39, 24:9, John 15:18, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 . . …