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…
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 Christian Character (Page 2)
Malachi 2:17-3:12 I. The Sin of Wearying God – Vss 2:17-3:5 . A. Is God Just? – Vs. 2:17 . . 1. Ultimate Justice . . 2. Present Justice . . 3. Postponed Justice – Hebrews 12:5-11 . …
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 3 Keys To Guarantee Growth As A Believer 1. Seek To Please God By Following His Instructions – Vss. 1-2 . Abound Abundantly – Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 2:20-21 2. Strive In You Sanctification To Be Holy – Vss. 3-8 . A. In Abstinence From Sexual Immorality . . …
Matthew 6:1 The Dangerous Pattern of Hypocrisy in Scripture. Cain – Genesis 4:3-5. Israel – Isaiah 1:10-15, 29:13; Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:15. Judas – Matthew 26:48. Parables – Matthew 13:21-22, 24-30. Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:1-9 – Hypocrisy is self-love. Simon – Acts 8:18-23. 1 Timothy 4:1-2,…
Matthew 5:38-42 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #3Evidence #4 Retaliation is a common human response to hurt, BUT:. Proverbs 20:22, 24:29;…
Matthew 5:14-16 We are to be those who influence the world for the cause of Christ Last Week: You Are The Salt of the Earth This Week: 1. Godly Influence Ought To Be Perceptible – Vs. 14-15a . Psalm 82:5, Proverbs 4:19, Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 1:21, John 3:19-20 -. Israel was supposed to be that – Isaiah 42:6,…
Matthew 5:13 Three Ways of Dealing with a Devolving Culture1. Isolation 2. Identification 3. Involved/Influencing/Impacting I. Believers Must Impact The Godless World With a Penetrating Influence. 2 Timothy 3:13, 1-5. . Characteristics of Salt . . Flavor – Colossians 4:6. …
Matthew 5:6 1. The Nature Of The Desire . A. This Is An Intense Desire . . 2 Kings 6:25-29, Psalm 42:1, 63:1 . B. This Is A Sanctifying Desire . . What It Is Not – . . 1). …
Matthew 5:5 1. The Explanation Of Gentleness . The ability to display the right blend of forcefulness and reserve. . Power under control . . Ephesians 4:1-2, Colossians 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Galatians 6:1, Titus 3:1-2, . . Philippians…
Matthew 5:41. The Nature Of Mourning. A. What Does It Mean? Soul gripping deep grief over our sinfulness. A godly sorrow for sin. . . 1. Personal Sin – Genuine, real repentance . . . Psalm 51:3-4 (resulting in 51:2, 6-9, 16-17), 2 Corinthians 7:10,…
Matthew 5:3 The Olivet Discourse is telling what the Kingdom is like Blessed is not about being happy. It is the state of being approved of by God 1. The Characteristics – Poor In Spirit . A. What Does This Mean? Luke 6:20 – Spiritual poverty . . Psalm 34:18, 86:1, Isaiah 64:6,…
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ Last Week: 1. New Motivation 2. New Mindset This Week: 3. New Man – Vs. 17 4. New Message – Vs. 18-19 . Justification . Reconciliation 5. New Mission – Vs. 20-21
2 Corinthians 5:14-21Paul founded the church in Corinthians – Acts 18 – he needed to instruct them about who we are in Christ. 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20, John 1:12, 15:15, Ephesians 2:10 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ. 1. A New Motivation – Vs. 14-15. . …
Matthew 5-7 The first of 5 discourses A. Matthew 5-7: A Discourse In True Discipleship B. Matthew 10: The Commissioning and Sending of the Disciples C. Matthew 13: The Parables of the Kingdom D. Matthew 18: What Life Under the King Looks Like E. Matthew 24: The Olivet Discourse The Sermon on the Mount 1. Its Historicity . A. Traditions…
Galatians 6:7-10 Galatians is: Justification By Faith Alone . Defended Personally – Chp. 1-2. Defended Theologically – Chp. 3-4. Defended Practically – Chp. 5-6 Imperatives1. Do Not Be Deceived – Vs. 7-8. A. Imperative – Do Not Be Deceived . Matthew 24:25-26, 2…
Select Scriptures. There is power in our tongue – Proverbs 18:21. How Destructive Our Tongue Can Be. …
Hebrews 5:11-14 How have you Grown in Christ over the past 9 months? – Matthew 7:21-27 Sluggish Ears (Dull of Hearing) – Vs. 11. Hebrews 7:2 Wasteful of Spiritual Opportunities – Vs. 12. Matthew 13:3-9, Proverbs 13:20 Ignorant In Understanding – Vs. 13 Untrained Senses – Vs. 14 – We should be growing in grace…
Select Proverbs Wisdom is the application of biblical knowledge to your life Integrity is the consistent harmony of convictions and conduct Psalm 15:1-2, 26:1; Job 1:1, 8, 2:3; Daniel 1:8-16, 6:10, 2:16-18, 1 Kings 9:3-4 Five benefits of a life of integrity 1. It Is More Valuable Than Riches . Proverbs 15:16-17, 16:8-22, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Proverbs 28:6 2. It…