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Sermons on Christ Jesus (Page 4)

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,…

Not A Tame Preacher: The Response to the Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 7:28-29 The Effect Of Christ’s Preaching – “Astonished” .        Matthew 13:54, 19:25, 22:33; Mark 1:22, 6:2, 11:18; Luke 4:31-32, John 7:46 The Nature Of Christ’s Preaching – Authority of words leads to authority of works Characteristics of Jesus’ Preaching 1.  The Clarity of His Preaching Was Authoritative .        Use of Illustrations – Matthew 5:13-14, 6:26-30,…

Predictions of Christ in the Old Testament – Part 2

The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Part 1 – The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch 2.  The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Prophets ..      A.  Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-9, 40:3-5, 53:5-12 .       B.  Jeremiah 31:15-17, 33:14-17 .       C.  Daniel 7:13-14 .       D.  Hosea…

Predictions of Christ in the Old Testament – Part 1

The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 1.  The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch .       A.  Genesis 3:15 – the Protoeuangelion .       B.  Genesis 12:1-3 – the Abrahamic covenant (land-seed-blessing) .       C.  Genesis 29:10 .       D.  Exodus 12:1-13 .       E.   Leviticus 16:5-22 .     …

The Temptation of Jesus – Part 2

Matthew 4:1-11Last Week – The Edenic Rerun1.  The Personal Temptation – Vs. 2-4 This Week2.  The National Temptation – Vs. 5-9.        Deuteronomy 6:16, Exodus 17:1-73.  The Universal Temptation – Vs. 8-10.        Deuteronomy 6:13, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19.      How is this a temptation?  Satan will give it NOW.   …

The Baptism of Jesus Christ

Matthew 3:13-17 The way into God’s Kingdom is through repentance – there is NO OTHER WAY How Jesus’ baptism provided complete and confirming proof from the Trinity that He is the King. 1.  The Arrival of Jesus – Vs. 13-14 .         The beginning of His public ministry – John 11:29-34 .         He is shown to be…

The Return to Nazareth: More Proof That Christ is King

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…