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Sermons on Christ Jesus (Page 3)

The Eyes Of The Blind Will See!

Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus’s Power to Restore Physical & Spiritual Sight 1.  The Impassioned Plea For Mercy – Vs. 27 .            Davidic Covenant – Isaiah 9:6-7, 11:1; Ezekiel 34:23, 37:24; Amos 9:11 .            How will we know when this Kingdom arrives? –  Isaiah 29:18, 35:5 2.  The Undeniable Confirmation of Faith – Vs.…

Jesus – The Originator of a New And Better Way

Matthew 9:14-17 1.  The Probing Question About Christ’s Practice – Vs. 14 .           Acts 19:1-4, Matthew 11:18 .       Fasting: Private, Voluntary, Occasional, for a Spiritual Purpose (trials, hardship, difficulties, sin) .       Only 1 mention of  Jesus fasting: Matthew 4:2, but probably also Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-28) 2.  The Insightful Clarification About Christ’s Presence…

Jesus’ Authority Over Demons

Matthew 8:28-34 It was necessary for Christ to have authority over demons .        John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 1:8 1.  The Graveyard Encounter – Vs. 28 .             Mark 5:3, Luke 8:27 – Living in tombs 2.  The Demonic Confession – Vs. 29 – What demons know about Jesus .       A.  The…

The High Cost of Genuine Discipleship

Matthew 8:18-22 False Disciples: John 2:23-25, 6:66; Matthew 7:13-14,21-23, 10:32-39; Luke 9:23-26, 14:26-33 2 Sacrifices You Must Make to Follow Christ 1.  The Sacrifice of Cherished Comforts – Vss. 18-20 2.  The Sacrifice of Personal Relationships – Vss. 21-22 Implications: 1.  You must not put off following Christ 2.  You don’t get to set the terms of following Christ 3.  We need…

The Savior’s Sovereignty Over Sickness and Satan

Matthew 8:14-17 Characteristics of New Testament Miracles 1. They did not depend on the faith of the recipient 2. They were not performed for money or fame 3.  They were completely successful 4.  They were undeniable 5.  They were immediate and spontaneous 6.  They authenticated a true message and a new revelation .           1 Kings 17:23-24, Acts 2:22,…