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
Sermons by Todd Dykstra (Page 5)
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 . . …
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,…
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,…
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. . …
Matthew 5-7 The first of 5 discourses A. Matthew 5-7: A Discourse In True Discipleship B. Matthew 10: The Commissioning and Sending of the Disciples C. Matthew 13: The Parables of the Kingdom D. Matthew 18: What Life Under the King Looks Like E. Matthew 24: The Olivet Discourse The Sermon on the Mount 1. Its Historicity . A. Traditions…
Teaching – Proclaiming – Healing Matthew 4:23 & 9:35 Matthew 7:29-29, 9:6, Acts 2:22-24 The Focus of Christ’s Public Ministry – Vs 23 . A. Teaching . Matthew 13:54, 22:22; Luke 4:31-32, John 7:46 Jesus – Luke 8:1 Apostles –…
Matthew 4:18-22 Soulwinning is at the center of God’s heart – Proverbs 11:30 1. God Accomplishes His Will Through Frail Human Vessels . Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:18-21, 4:9-13; 2 Corinthians 4:7 2. Discipleship Demands Total Commitment . John 8:12, 10:27 . In contrast – Matthew 8:19-22; 16:24-25 . …
Matthew 4:12-17 Humanity lives in darkness – Psalm 82:5, Proverbs 4:19, Romans 1:21, 2 Corinthians 4:4, . Ephesians 4:18, 5:8And that’s the way we want it – John 3:19Jesus is the Light to show us the way back to God – John 1:4-5, 8:12, 12:35, 46 1. The Location of Jesus’ Public…
The concept of Perseverance is found throughout the Bible . Psalm 37:28, 1 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Jude 24 1. Can The Work Of God in a Believer’s Life be Undone So That He Can Be Lost? NO!! . . 4 Reasons Why a Believer Will Never Fall Away . . …
Matthew 4:1-11Last Week – The Edenic Rerun1. The Personal Temptation – Vs. 2-4 This Week2. The National Temptation – Vs. 5-9. Deuteronomy 6:16, Exodus 17:1-73. The Universal Temptation – Vs. 8-10. Deuteronomy 6:13, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19. How is this a temptation? Satan will give it NOW. …
Psalm 16 Redemption Has Accomplished: . Proves Christ is the Son of God – Romans 1 . Gives Substance to our faith . Guarantees a future Redemption body . Removes the sting of death – 1 Corinthians 15:55 . Gives us hope – 1 Peter 1:21 . …
Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tempted – how could this be?. God tempts nobody – James 1:13. The devil was the one tempting. Jesus passed the test Adam failed. Adam …
Three Weeks Ago:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of John The Baptist . 3. The Motive of John The BaptistTwo weeks ago:. 4. The Manifestation of John The Baptist . 5. The Method of John The BaptistLast Week:. 6. The…