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 on Christ Jesus
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 17:24-27 Paying taxes is our responsibility to government – government is a minister of God – Romans 13:3-7 1, The Question Posed – Vs. 24 . Exodus 30:11-16 – the tax was not a Roman tax, it was a temple tax 2. The Clarification Given – Vv. 25-26 . Matthew 22:15-21, 1 Peter 2:13-14…
Matthew 17:14-23 What is the object of our faith? I. The Grieving Father’s Desperate Request – Vv. 14-16 . ‘Lunatic’ – believed to be affected by the moon – probably epilepsy . Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42 . Demonic possession – disciples authorized to handle . …
Matthew 17:9-13 Part 1 1. The Need For Silence – Vs9 . NO one – emphatic – Matthew 8:4, 9:30, 12:16, 16:20 . He did not come to deliver them from their enemies – He came to die . Mark 9:9-10 – they still do not understand . …
Matthew 17:1-8 1. The Glory Of Christ – Vv 1-2 . A. More than 1 witness is needed to confirm the event – Deuteronomy 19:15 . B. Why Peter, James and John? They were the disciples closest to Jesus . C. Shekinah Glory of Christ – Mark 9:3, Luke 9:29,…
Matthew 16:27-28 Christ is the heaven of one and the hell of another The single most important decision you will make in this life is what you will do with Christ Four Features of the Return of Christ That Should Motivate Us to Wholeheartedly Follow Christ I. The Certainty of His Coming . A. God In Human Flesh . …
Matthew 16:24-26 The Christian life is death to self – seeing Christ as our greatest treasure Philippians 3:8, Matthew 13:44, 45-46 You win by losing Four Principles To Help Understand What It Means To Truly Follow Christ 1. The Desire For True Discipleship – Vs. 24a . Mark 8:34 2. The Nature Of True Discipleship – Vs.…
Matthew 16:21-23 Jesus Died For Sinners1 Corinthians 2;2, 15:3-4 I. The Prediction of Christ’s Atoning Work – Vs. 21. Matthew 4:17. His attention turns to teaching the disciples. A. The Necessity of His suffering. . …
Matthew 16:18-20 Part 1 – Last Week 1. The Promise To Found It 2. The Promise To Build It This week: 3. The Promise Of Christ to Triumph It – Vs. 18c . Possibilities for what the church will face . A. Attacks on the church by Satan himself . …
Matthew 16:18-20 Four Evidences of the Centrality of the Church In God’s Program 1. The Promise of Christ to Found It – Vs. 18a . Peter’s great confession elicits Jesus’ great promise . Peter was not the first ‘Pope’ – Matthew 18:1, 20:20 . A. The Rock:…
Matthew 16:13-17 Three points that help us clearly uncover Christ’s true identity so that we can come to the right conclusion about who He is. 1. The Probing Question and The Wrong Answers – Vs. 13-14 . Herod: John The Baptist – Matthew 14:1 . Others: Elijah – Malachi 4:5-6 . …
Ephesians 1:18-23 How we think is how we live God has not intended us to live on our emotions, but on TRUTH 1. Past – Hope of our calling 2. Future – Inheritance 3. Present – The greatness of His power Three Demonstrations of God’s Power Toward Believers 1. The Resurrection of Christ Demonstrates God’s Power Toward Believers – Vs. 20a . …
Colossians 1:19-23 Good Friday
Matthew 16:1-12 Warnings are for our good – Romans 15:14, Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 5:19, Acts 20:28-31 Two Warnings For Us To Heed – Vs. 6, 11, 12 1. A Warning Against Sign-seeking . Pharisees – legalists . Sadducees – liberals, political, denied all supernatural events . They were united in…
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…