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. …
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 20)
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,…
Matthew 5:3 The Olivet Discourse is telling what the Kingdom is like Blessed is not about being happy. It is the state of being approved of by God 1. The Characteristics – Poor In Spirit . A. What Does This Mean? Luke 6:20 – Spiritual poverty . . Psalm 34:18, 86:1, Isaiah 64:6,…
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ Last Week: 1. New Motivation 2. New Mindset This Week: 3. New Man – Vs. 17 4. New Message – Vs. 18-19 . Justification . Reconciliation 5. New Mission – Vs. 20-21
2 Corinthians 5:14-21Paul founded the church in Corinthians – Acts 18 – he needed to instruct them about who we are in Christ. 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20, John 1:12, 15:15, Ephesians 2:10 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ. 1. A New Motivation – Vs. 14-15. . …
Psalm 4 4 Aspects of the Psalm Articulated to Help Us Rest in the Lord. 1. Blessed Desperation – Vs. 1. . A desperation tempered by years of experiential knowledge. . A real hope based on of God’s previous action, not a false hope – 1 Kings…
Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed – A state of being approved of by God1 Timothy 1:11, 6:15 Being ‘blessed’ is a common theme throughout the Bible. Psalm 1, Numbers 6:24-26, 1 Peter 3:14, 4:14; Revelation 1:3Being blessed is not the same as being ‘happy’ – Ephesians 4:22 (Lusts of deceit) Implications:1. The Beatitudes Are True of All Believers. . …