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…
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 (Page 2)
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…
Sometimes it seems like the wicked prevail – Psalm 73 John the Baptist – the forerunner pointing to Christ . The world hates having their sin exposed . . John 3:19-20 . Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest man . . Matthew 11:11 Three Implications . …
Hebrews 2:14-18 Four Reasons For The Incarnation 1. To Identify With Us – Vs. 14 . His was a human birth . He had a human body – Flesh & Blood . He had human limitations – Tired, Weary, Thirsty, Hungry . He had human growth…
Matthew 13:53-38 Unbelief – The Opposition to Jesus Increases Matthew 5:10-13, 10:16-18, 20, 34-36, 13:2, 10, 24 I. The Rejection of Jesus’ Ministry – Vss. 53-57 . A. Nazareth . First Visit – Luke 4:22-30 . Second Visit – Vss.…
Matthew 13:47-52 There is a Coming Judgment – Are You Ready? I. Lessons From The Dragnet – Vss. 47-50 . God has predetermined all of history . There will be a separation of good and evil. – Matthew 13:39 . Angels: Worship God: Isaiah 6 . …
Matthew 13:44-46 1. The Parables Explained . A. There is a treasure that is worth parting with everything you own to have it. . B. The treasure is worth the price . Matthew 7:6, 1 Timothy 2:9, Revelation 21 2. The Parables Applied . …
Matthew 13:31-35 The Disciples’ Kingdom of Heaven Expectations: Psalm 72:8, Daniel 2:44, Zechariah 14:9 I. The Explanation of the Parables – Vss. 31-32/33 . Something small becomes something big . Seed – Daniel 4:10-12, 20-22; Ezekiel 31:3-6 . Leaven – Matthew 16:6, 12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8…
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 I. The Parable And Its Details – Vss. 24-30 . A. Greek: Sows – speiranti vs. Sows over – epespeiren . B. Tares: False wheat (darnel), poisonous to people and livestock II. The Principle And Its Implications – Vss. 36-43 . A. The Sower – The Son Of Man –…
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Soils: 1. Hard 2. Shallow 3. Weedy 4. Good Meaning: . Seed – The Word of the Kingdom (God) . Sower: Anyone who broadcasts the Gospel (truth) . Soil: The human heart – Vs. 19 The Four Kinds of Heart . 1. The Hard Heart – Vss. 18-19 . …
Matthew 13:1-3a, 10-17 In Chapter 12, the Jewish leaders officially reject Christ. From this point forward He only speaks in parables – Vs. 34 I. The Proclamation Of Parables – Vs. 1-3 . Vs. 24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47 II. The Purpose Of Parables – Vss. 10-17 . A. To Reveal…
Matthew 12:46-50 God’s design for the family: Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24 At Salvation we become children of God: John 1:12-13, 1 John 3:1-2 I. The Appearance Of Jesus’ Biological Family – Vss. 46-47 . Brothers: Matthew 13:55-56, Mark 6:3 . . His brothers do not believe in Him – John 7:1-5 until after the…
Matthew 12:43-45 At conversion the believer becomes a new creation 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:4 I. The Parable Jesus Told . Demon possession can be physical, mental or spiritual . It can not happen to believers – 1 Corinthians 3:16 II. The Principles That Jesus Taught . A. The…
Matthew 12:38-42 The cure for unbelief is not more evidence The Danger Of Seeking Signs 1. An Evil Demand For Signs – Vs. 38 . Matthew 12:14, 24; Luke 11:16, Matthew 16:1 1 Corinthians 1:22 2. A True Sign From Jonah – Fs. 39-41 . Jonah a type of Christ 3. A Greater Person Than Solomon…
Matthew 12:31-32 God is a God of forgiveness Exodus 34:7, Psalm 86:5, Micah 7:18 Psalm 3:1-2, Psalm 51, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:9 I. The Forgivability of Almost All Sins – Vss. 31a & 32a . Paul: 1 Timothy 1:13-14 . Peter: Luke 22:54-61, John 21:15-17 II. The Unforgivability of One Sin – Vss.…
Matthew 12:22-29 Indifference is a heinous form of unbelief The Miraculous Healing – Vs. 22 . . Demons (Fallen Angels) – Job 38:7, Revelation 12:4, 9:1-11; 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6 (Genesis 6) The Astonished Crowds – Vs. 23 The Offended Leaders – Vs. 24 . Matthew 9:32-34 The Brilliant Response – Vss. 25-29 . …
Matthew 12:15-21 Jesus came to be a servant – Mark 10:45 . Instructed people not to tell Who He is – Vs. 16 . . To not cause conflict with the Pharisees yet – He was on a different timetable . . To fulfill prophecy 1. A Beloved Servant…