Matthew 3:1-12 Two Weeks Ago:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of John The Baptist . 3. The Motive of John The BaptistLast week:. 4. The Manifestation of John The Baptist . 5. The Method of John The Baptist This Week: . …
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 6)
Matthew 3:1-12Is repentance a gift of God or commanded as an act of man? Yes!. 1. A Gift of God – Acts 11:18, Romans 2:4, 2 Timothy 2:24-25. 2. An Act Of Man – Acts 2:38, 17:30 Last week:. 1. The Ministry of John The Baptist. 2. The Message of…
Matthew 3:1-3 John the Baptist was the last of the Old Testament prophets. His sole responsibility was to point to One greater than himself. John 1:27, 30, 3:30 Seven truths about John the Baptist1. The Ministry of John the Baptist – Vs. 1. Malachi 3:1, 4:5-6; Matthew 11:10, 17:11-13; Luke 1:5-17, 64, 802. The Message of John the…
Matthew 2:19-23 1. The Obedient Return to Nazareth2. The Clear Fulfillment of Prophecy. A. Foretold by ‘Prophets’ not a specific ‘prophet’. B. Nazareth is a synonym for someone despised and rejected – a slur. 1) ‘Inferior’ racially, geographically, politically, economically, culturally, linguistically, religiously. John…
Matthew 2:16-18 Fulfilled prophecies to show Christ is the King. Micah 5:2 – He would be born in Bethlehem. Three weeks ago Two weeks ago – The magi. Hosea 11:1 – He had to go to Egypt. Last Week. …
Matthew 2:13-15 Fulfilled prophecies to show Christ is the King. Micah 5:2 – He would be born in Bethlehem. Two weeks ago Last week . Hosea 11:1 – He had to go to Egypt. Jeremiah 31:15 – There would be weeping in Ramah. …
Matthew 2:1-12Last week:1. The Intense Interest of the Magi – Vs. 1-22. The Troubled Inquiry of Herod – Vs. 3-4 This Week:3. The Clear Fulfillment of Prophecy – Vs. 5-8. A. Born In Bethlehem. B. He Will Be A Ruler. C. His Going Forth Is From Long Ago. …
Matthew 2:1-12 There were three responses to the birth of Christ. The wise men – “We have come to worship Him”. Herod – Pride, arrogance and unwillingness to follow Christ’s demands. The Jewish leaders – Indifference 1. The Intense Interest of the Magi – Vs. 1-2. Daniel 2:2 – Diviners,…
Matthew 1:18-25 Why Is The Virgin Birth Important?It proves the existence of the God-manIt proves, and ensures, the sinlessness of Jesus ChristIt provides a supernatural evidence of Christ’s uniqueness The embarrassing circumstance of Mary. Deuteronomy 22:23-24, Matthew 25:1-10. The Holy Spirit’s creativity: Genesis 2, Psalm 104:3, Ezekiel 37:14, Isaiah 11:2, 42:1 The Secret Plan of Joseph The Surprising…
Matthew 1:1-17 Evidence of the Grace of God in Matthew 1. The Inclusion of Abraham & His Descendants 2. The Inclusion of Four Outcast Women . Tamar: Genesis 38 . Rahab: Joshua 2 . Ruth: Ruth 4:13 . Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 11:4-5 3. The Inclusion of David and His Descendants…
Selected Scripture A Survey of the Old Testament to show what Matthew was thinking Genesis 1:26-28 – God has created humanity in His image in order to exercise dominionGenesis 3:15-19 – There was a promise in the curseGenesis 12:-1-3 – Abrahamic covenant; A seed of Eve will bring hopeGenesis 49:8-10 – A King is coming from the line of JudahNumbers 24:15-17 –…
Proverbs 16:1-4 God is sovereignly in control of EVERYTHINGPsalm 47:2, 115:3, 130:19: Ephesians 1:11Creation: Genesis 1, Colossians 1 .Nations: Daniel 2:21, 4:17 Salvation: John 3:8, Ephesians 1:4Our Length of Days: Psalm 139 Recognize The Sovereignty of God In Your Life – Vs. 1. It is wise for us to plan – Proverbs…
Select Scripture Do our words build up or tear down? Proverbs 10:21, 14:3, 20:5 Few Words – calculated, controlled, careful, deliberate. Proverbs 17:28, 10:8, 10, 19; 11:12, 13:3, 15:28, 21:23, James 1:19 Timely Words – Words that are apt and appropriate for that particular situation. A. Words of Encouragement. Proverbs 12:25, 15:23, 16:24,…
Select Scriptures. There is power in our tongue – Proverbs 18:21. How Destructive Our Tongue Can Be. …
Select Scripture The first sin recorded in the Bible – Genesis 4:4-9 – Murder driven by rage Jesus considered anger on a par with murder – Matthew 5:21-24 Paul warned about deeds of sinfulness – Galatians 5:19-21, 2 Corinthians 12:20 Anger is the precursor to, and associated with, many other sins – Ephesians 4:21, Colossians 3:8. . …
Select Scripture His Life And Ministry – Influenced by John Wycliffe. A. Life In Medieval Europe. 1. The Gospel was obscured – Ceremony & Tradition of the Roman System. 2. The Pope was the “Head of the World”. …
Select Scriptures How Do We Respond To The Outcome Of This Election? . 1. God Sovereignly Places All Rulers In Authority . Isaiah 45:1, 4; Daniel 2:21, 4:17; John 19:7-11, Romans 13:1, 4, 6 . 2. Our True Citizenship Is In Heaven . Philippians 3;20, 1…
Select Proverbs Wisdom is the application of biblical knowledge to your life Integrity is the consistent harmony of convictions and conduct Psalm 15:1-2, 26:1; Job 1:1, 8, 2:3; Daniel 1:8-16, 6:10, 2:16-18, 1 Kings 9:3-4 Five benefits of a life of integrity 1. It Is More Valuable Than Riches . Proverbs 15:16-17, 16:8-22, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Proverbs 28:6 2. It…