Matthew 12:9-14 Pharisees – Matthew 23:16-17 1. The Deliberate Setup – Vss. 9-10 . Luke 4:16-20 2. The Compassionate Savior – Vss. 11-13 . Micah 6:8 . A. They kept silent – Mark 3:4 . B. They were ‘filled with senseless rage’ – Luke 6:11…
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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 3)
Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptist: Foretold – Malachi 3:1, Explained – Matthew 3, John 1:29 1. The Authoritative Question To Christ – Vs. 1 2. The Clarifying Question To Christ – Vss. 2-3 . Why John the Baptist was in prison – Matthew 14:3-12 . A. He was in prison…
Matthew 10:5-15 Part 1 #4 – The Provisions To Avoid – Vs. 9 . Matthew 8:20, 6:25-33; cf Luke 22:35 . A. God Will Provide Your Needs . B. God’s People Are The Means – Vs. 10 . …
Matthew 10:5-15 1. The People To Serve – Vss. 5-6 . Isaiah 42:6, 49:6, Matthew 15:24, John 4:22, Romans 1:16, Acts 1:8, 13:16-39, 44-48 2. The Message To Proclaim – Vs. 7 . The King is here; if you receive the King the Kingdom will come. . The Church’s privilege: 1 Timothy…
Matthew 10:1-4 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 #6 – Bartholomew (Matthew/Mark/ Luke)/Nathaniel (John) – Close friend of Philip . John 21:2, John 1:43-49 . A. His Biased…
Matthew 10:1-4 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 #4 John – Brother of James (Boanerges: Thunder, fiery) – Became a Disciple of love: Mark 9:38 . A. A Passion For Truth . . 1…
Matthew 10:1-4 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 – Andrew & James #2 – Andrew – Brother of Peter, a ‘behind the scenes’ apostle – Matthew 4:18-20 . A. The Importance Of Individual People . . Always bringing someone to Christ – John 1:40, 6:18, 12:22 . B. The Importance…
Matthew 10:1-4 Last Week: Part 1 They were not extraordinary men – Acts 4:13 1. Peter – ‘First’ – Leader, Dominant Personality . A. His Designation . B. His Prediction . C. His Presumption . . But he learned: 1 Peter 2:13, 3:8-9, 4:8 . D. His Rejection . …
Matthew 10:1-4 The Missionary Discourse The Commissioning Of The 12 For Gospel Ministry – Vs 1 The Sending Of The 12 Into Gospel Ministry – Vs 2 . Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, Acts 1 . Three groups of 4: . Less information about…
Matthew 9:35-38 Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People . 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35 . cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends) . Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9) . 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed…
The Kingdom of God . Ezekiel 36:29-30, 35; Isaiah 65:20, 11:8; Ezekiel 36:27, Jeremiah 23:5, Revelation 21:27 . It was offered the first time, but refused: Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 29:18, 35:5-6 Jesus Has Power Over Satan’s Realm . 1. The Healing of the Possessed Man – Vs. 32 . …
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.…
Matthew 9:18-26 (cf. Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) Jesus’ Authority Over Sickness and Death 1. The Request By a Desperate Father – Vss. 18-19 2. The Interruption By A Sick Woman – Vss. 20-22 3. The Healing By A Powerful Savior – Vss. 23-26
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…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Last Week – Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 2. The Sovereign Creator – Vs. 3 3. The Glorious Light – Vs. 3 This week: 4. The Divine Representor – Vs. 3 . Colossians 1:15, 1:19, 2:9 . God in Human Flesh – John…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 . Many prophets – ONE Son – 1 Peter 1:10-12 . Firstborn – Colossians 1:15 – Supreme over everything . Psalm 2:8, 89:27, Daniel 7:13-14, Ephesians…
Matthew 9:1-8 . Our greatest problem is sin – Isaiah 59:2 . Our greatest need is forgiveness – Ezekiel 36:25-26 Four Acts That Highlight Christ’s Authority…
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…
Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Pounding Storm – Vss. 23-25 . Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23 . An extreme combination of fear and faith 2. The Powerful Savior – Vss. 26-27 . Mark 4:40 . Vs. 26 – First He rebukes them – Matthew 6:30…
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…