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…
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
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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 . . …
Psalm 13. Believers can suffer from discouragement, but they know to Whom to go. Elijah – 1 Kings 18-19 (esp. vs. 24) Jeremiah – Jeremiah 20:14-18 I. The Expression of a Hopeless Heart…
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…
1 Timothy 4:16Limitations of the Institutional Model1. Can’t gauge the man’s calling2. Can’t confirm his giftedness3. Can’t confirm his character4. Can’t fully train pastors to do the work of pastoral ministry. Matthew 16:18, 28:18-19, 2 Timothy 2:2 1. Character – Pay close attention to your life. Matthew 4:7, 12; 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:2. …
Matthew 5:8 – Old Testament Reference: Psalm 24:3-6 !. The Features of Having A Pure Heart . A. It Involves An Internal Cleansing . . What is in your heart? . . . Proverbs 23:7, 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9 . . . The…
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…
Matthew 5:6 1. The Nature Of The Desire . A. This Is An Intense Desire . . 2 Kings 6:25-29, Psalm 42:1, 63:1 . B. This Is A Sanctifying Desire . . What It Is Not – . . 1). …
Matthew 5:5 1. The Explanation Of Gentleness . The ability to display the right blend of forcefulness and reserve. . Power under control . . Ephesians 4:1-2, Colossians 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Galatians 6:1, Titus 3:1-2, . . Philippians…
Matthew 5:41. The Nature Of Mourning. A. What Does It Mean? Soul gripping deep grief over our sinfulness. A godly sorrow for sin. . . 1. Personal Sin – Genuine, real repentance . . . Psalm 51:3-4 (resulting in 51:2, 6-9, 16-17), 2 Corinthians 7:10,…