Matthew 20:17-19 The Cross is the Essence of Christianity 1 Corinthians 2:2, 15:3-4 Two Elements of Christ’s Prediction of His Passion 1. A Clear Prediction of His Violent Death – Vs 18-19a . – Acts 2:22 – Predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God . . Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:1,…
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 3)
Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Particulars of the Parable – Vs. 1-15 II. The Principle of the Parable – Vs. 16 . God always acts justly/graciously . Romans 9:15-16 . A. The first group got justice . B. The remaining group…
Luke 1:15 – John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit in his mother’s womb. Is this the same as the “indwelling of the Spirit” in Acts? . OT – temporarily filled for specific tasks . NT – permanent as function of believer in Christ Did God create evil? No . …
What was the star of the Maji? – Matthew 2 . The Maji would have recognized Balaam’s oracle – Numbers 24:17 Will we remember our sinful lives in heaven? . Revelation 21 – no mourning . New Covenant – God does not remember . Isaiah 65:16-17 – The former troubles are forgotten . …
Selected Scriptures Part 1 Christ added humanity to His deity Hebrews 2:14-17, 4:15, 1 Timothy 2:5, Philippians 2:7, 1 John 1:1-3a, 4:2-3, 2 John 2:7 Four Proofs of the Humanity of Jesus 1. He Had A Human Birth – Galatians 4:4 . A virgin birth (supernatural conception) – Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:20 . A perfect life…
Selected Scriptures J. I. Packer – “Here are two mysteries for the price of one–the plurality of persons within the unity of God, and the union of Godhead and manhood in the person of Jesus. It is here, in the thing that happened at the first Christmas, that the profoundest and most unfathomable depths of the Christian revelation lie. “The Word became…
1 Peter 5:6-7 Four Truths To Remind Us that We Have Grace in Trying Times1. God’s Grace Is For The Humble – Vs 6a. A command in order to show our need for God. . God’s sovereign care for our life – Exodus 13:32. Our Trials Have Purpose – Vs. 6b. …
Matthew 19:23-30 Salvation results in giving up the world and seeing the value of the Kingdom . Matthew 13:44-46 . Last Week: The Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:23 Three points to understand The Peril of Riches and the Prize of Redemption 1. The Danger of Earthly Riches – Vs. 23 . – Not a statement…
Psalm 23 Thankfulness Cultivated From The Word of God What if you woke up tomorrow morninghaving only the things that you were thankful for today Three Continual Realities1. He Cares For You – Vv. 1-3. – He is my shepherd. – Not be in want. – Lay down in green…
Matthew 19:16-22 A Warning To Flee Moralism 1. The Probing Question – Vs. 16 . Rich Vs. 22 Young – Vv. 20, 22 Ruler – Synagogue official – Luke 18:18 . Ran up to Jesus – Mark 10:17 . The problem with the question: There is a good thing he can do…
Matthew 19:13-15 1. The Disciples’ Selfish Rejection of Children – Vs. 13 . Paidia – Very young children – Luke 18:15 . Mark 10:16 – Seeking a blessing/prayer . Jesus cares for children – Come as a child – Matthew 11:17, 25, 18:2-5,…
Matthew 19:1-12 Week 1 Week 2 This Week 1. A Concern About The High View Of Marriage – Vs. 10. Mark 10:10. The Blessings of Marriage. Proverbs 5:18-19, 18:22, 19:14, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Song of Solomon2. A Clarification About The Spiritual Gift…