Matthew 8:14-17 Characteristics of New Testament Miracles 1. They did not depend on the faith of the recipient 2. They were not performed for money or fame 3. They were completely successful 4. They were undeniable 5. They were immediate and spontaneous 6. They authenticated a true message and a new revelation . 1 Kings 17:23-24, Acts 2:22,…
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 (Page 14)
Matthew 8:5-13 The Purpose of Miracles . 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation . 2. To authenticate the messenger . 3. To compel and reveal true faith True Faith Always Has God As Its Object . 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6 . . …
Matthew 8:1-4 . Jesus’ ministry as King introduced (Matthew 4:23-24) . A miracle is when God breaks the…
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…
Psalm 131 1. Examination – Vs 1 . A. He is not proud or haughty . B. He is not presuming to take over God’s actions . “Too wonderful” – Job 42:3 . C. Composed and quieted my soul – Vs 2 . …
Psalm 73 You fix your feelings by working on your belief system Lost Perspective – Vss 1-15 . A. On The Wicked . B. On Himself Pivot – United what he heard with faith: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 6:1-4 Regained Perspective – Vss 18-20 . A. On Himself – Senseless (we become like the idols we worship)…
This is the audio of the sermon portion only of the Friday night program. If you would like to watch the program in its entirety please go to: .. Sermon Concert Psalm 56 . …
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…
Matthew 7:15-20 Satan has always sought to obliterate the truth – John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 11:14 False prophets have always been a problem for the people of God . Jeremiah 6:13-14, 23:30-32; Matthew 24:11, 24; 2 Peter, Jude . . . . . Who are you listening to? 1. The…
Matthew 7:13-14 #1 – Two Paths . A. Wide Gate – Broad Path (Self-righteousness) . B. Small Gate – Narrow Path . . Matthew 5:3-12 #2 – Two Crowds . A. Many – Atheists, Moralists, Nominal . B. …
Matthew 7:12 Two components of the Golden Rule that should motivate our love for others1. The Exhortation of the Golden Rule. Matthew 25:35-392. The Motivation of the Golden Rule. Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:16-19, 22:34-36; Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14 You can not – and will not – do it in your own strength It has…
Matthew 7:7-11 Why Don’t We Pray? . 1. We don’t know how . 2. We don’t make it a priority . 3. We fail to discipline ourselves . 4. We don’t feel the need to pray . 5. We don’t really think prayer ‘works’ The Pattern of Persistent Prayer – Vs. 7 . Ask – Seek…