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 by Todd Dykstra
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…
Matthew 19:1-12 Satan is targeting families to thwart God’s plan I. The Permissibility of Divorce Questioned – Vv. 1-3 . – They are testing or setting a trap for Jesus. – Jesus’ response . cf Matthew 5:31-32 & John The Baptist – Matthew 14:3-12 II. The Primacy of Marriage Upheld –…
Last Week – Part 11. The Question About Forgiveness Raised2. The Answer About Forgiveness Given Matthew 18:21-35 3. The Illustration About Forgiveness Provided – Vv. 23-30. Scene 1 – Vv. 23-27. Rich king, very indebted slave. Scene 2 – Vv. 28-30. …
Matthew 18:21-35 Christians best imitate God and reflect Christ when they are forgiving Psalm 103, Luke 23:34 Bitterness – Hebrews 12:15 I. The Question About Forgiveness Raised – Vs. 21 . – The extent – Matthew 6:14-15 . – A choice to relate to a person as forgiven . . …
Matthew 18:15-20 Last Week – Part 1 – The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15 This Week: Discipline – Hebrews 12:5-10. Sin – An ongoing pattern of disobedienceII. The Practice of Church Discipline. A. Private Reproof – Vs. 15. B. Take Witnesses – Vs. 16. …
Matthew 18:1-5 Life in the Kingdom is about how we submit to the King . The Kingdom is a Family – John 1:12, Galatians 3:26. 4:5; 1 Timothy 3:15 1, The Question About True Greatness – Vs. 1 . Mark 9:33-34, Luke 9:46, Matthew 20:20-21, Luke 22:24 . Ambition…
1 Timothy 3:14-16 The primary vehicle God is using to implement His plan is the church The church was a mystery in the Old Testament – created in Acts 2 It is the greatest demonstration of the manifold wisdom and glory of God – Ephesians 3:9-10, 20-21 We are here to: . Witness to Christ . Proclaim the…
Matthew 15:29-39 The miracles are irrefutable proof that Christ is the Messiah. All of His miracles meet a human need. . John 10:25 Two Points That Highlight Christ’s Incredible Compassion For Gentiles . 1. Christ’s Compassion Displayed To Gentiles In Supernatural Healings – Vs. 29-31 . . Mark 7:31, Matthew 8:28-34 . 2. Christ’s…
Matthew 15:21-28 Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. What is the state of my faith? A Desperate Woman’s Plea For Mercy – Vss 21-22 . Takes place in Tyre and Sidon (now Lebanon) – the only time He leaves Israel . …
Matthew 15:10-20 Sin corrupts all of our being – Romans 3:10-12Mankind’s problems are internal – not external Three Principles That Will Diagnose The Problem1. The Source of Spiritual Defilement Stated – Vs. 11. What comes out of the lips reveals where the true defilement actually is. . Matthew …
Matthew 15:1-9 Gods’ way is to deal with internal heart change Isaiah 66:2, 1 Samuel 15;22, Psalm 51:16-17 Man’s way is legalistic external rituals Under whose authority do we live? On what will you base your life? By what standard will you live? I. The Traditions Of Men Exposed – Vs. 1 . The first formal confrontation over ceremonial…
Matthew 14:22-26 Last Week – Part 1:1. Sovereign Authority2. Divine Insight3. Tender Comfort This WeekFaith in the life of the believer – 2 Corinthians 5:7. Satan wants to attack us at the level of our faith. Doubt weakens our faith.. . Asaph – Psalm 73:1-2. Sinful fear almost always results…
Matthew 14:22-36 Six evidences that convincingly demonstrate Jesus’ deity and that establish grounds for fearless faith. 1. Sovereign authority – Vs. 22 . If He is God, He can: create the universe in 6 days – Genesis 1 . . Destroy the earth in a global flood – Genesis 6:7 . …
Matthew 14:13-21 The purpose of miracles was to authenticate Christ as Messiah – God in human flesh – John 5:36 . All of His miracles were aimed, not just to demonstrate His power, but to meet a specific need Three truths that demonstrate Christ’s compassion toward those in distress 1. Compassion Displayed In Heartfelt Concern . . The…