Matthew 6:2-4 Basic Principles of Giving. 1. Give Regularly – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2. 2. Give Sacrificially – 2 Corinthians 8:2-4. 3. Give Cheerfully – 2 Corinthians 9:7. Needy in the Old Testament – Exodus 23:10-11, Leviticus 19:10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11– .Needy in the New Testament – Acts 2:44-45, 4:34, 37: James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17, Matthew 25:31-46…
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 (Page 4)
Matthew 6:1 The Dangerous Pattern of Hypocrisy in Scripture. Cain – Genesis 4:3-5. Israel – Isaiah 1:10-15, 29:13; Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:15. Judas – Matthew 26:48. Parables – Matthew 13:21-22, 24-30. Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:1-9 – Hypocrisy is self-love. Simon – Acts 8:18-23. 1 Timothy 4:1-2,…
1. Who Is Melchizedek? How is he a type of Christ?. Hebrews 7:11-17, Genesis 14:17-202. How can we fight sin and be holy. Philippians 1:9-11, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10: Romans 6:12-14, . 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 2:93. Who is Lucifer? What does the name mean? Why is he…
The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Part 1 – The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch 2. The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Prophets .. A. Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-9, 40:3-5, 53:5-12 . B. Jeremiah 31:15-17, 33:14-17 . C. Daniel 7:13-14 . D. Hosea…
The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 1. The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch . A. Genesis 3:15 – the Protoeuangelion . B. Genesis 12:1-3 – the Abrahamic covenant (land-seed-blessing) . C. Genesis 29:10 . D. Exodus 12:1-13 . E. Leviticus 16:5-22 . …
Matthew 5:43-48 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #-3Evidence #4Evidence #5 Jesus said many hard things: some were hard to understand. others hard to do. …
Matthew 5:38-42 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #3Evidence #4 Retaliation is a common human response to hurt, BUT:. Proverbs 20:22, 24:29;…
Matthew 5:33-37 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #3 God is opposed to – HATES – liars. Proverbs 6:16-19, 12:22, Revelation 22:15, Proverbs 26:28, Malachi…
Matthew 5:31-32 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2 Evidence #3 – Faithful Marriage Three views of the Church on Divorce and Remarriage1. Neither divorce or remarriage ever allowed…
Matthew 5:27-30 You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1 Evidence #2 – Lust is craving sexually what God has forbidden . Flee – Psalm 5:15, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5, Song of Solomon, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, Romans 3:13 1. Take Lust Seriously – Vs. 27-28 . Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 5:18 2. Treat Lust Radically…
Four Truths About How To Be Abounding In Hope 1. God Is The Source Of This Hope Romans 15:5, 1 Timothy 1:1, 4:10, 6:17, Psalm 42-43, Psalm 73:25-28 2. Contentment Is The Foundation Of This Hope Romans 14:17, Philippians 4:7 3. Faith Is The Means Of This Hope Hopelessness springs from misplaced trust Romans 4:18, Hebrews 11:1-12 4. The Holy Spirit Is…
1. They Point Us To Christ 2. They Promote Holiness For our instruction in practical knowledge Unholiness always leads to hopelessness and sinfulness 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:16 3. They Provoke Perseverance Hebrews 11 4. They Provide Encouragement Psalm 119:50, 52, 56; 2 Corinthians 4, Psalm 42:5
Select Scripture John Wycliffe was born 200 years before the Reformation and was a chief forerunner 1. The Dark Landscape of Medieval Christianity 2. The Significant Ministry of John Wycliffe Areas of disagreement A. The Church Itself The papacy – Identified the true church as the elect, the redeemed Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18 B. The Mass – A false gospel Hebrews 7:27,…
Romans 15:7-13 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 15:1-6 Prior:1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The…
Romans 14:16-23 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 14:10-15 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The Way Of Each Other. A. Because It Violates The Law Of Love – Vs. 13-15
Romans 14:5-12 Last Week: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 This Week Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1