Matthew 17:14-23 What is the object of our faith? I. The Grieving Father’s Desperate Request – Vv. 14-16 . ‘Lunatic’ – believed to be affected by the moon – probably epilepsy . Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42 . Demonic possession – disciples authorized to handle . …
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 Faith
Matthew 15:21-28 Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. What is the state of my faith? A Desperate Woman’s Plea For Mercy – Vss 21-22 . Takes place in Tyre and Sidon (now Lebanon) – the only time He leaves Israel . …
Matthew 15:1-9 Gods’ way is to deal with internal heart change Isaiah 66:2, 1 Samuel 15;22, Psalm 51:16-17 Man’s way is legalistic external rituals Under whose authority do we live? On what will you base your life? By what standard will you live? I. The Traditions Of Men Exposed – Vs. 1 . The first formal confrontation over ceremonial…
2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Because the gospel is a transforming gospel, true obedience must characterize the lives of those who receive it by faith Two Final Words That Lead To True Obedience 1. Word of Discipline – Vss. 14-15 . A. Responsibility of the Church . . Authority – Matthew 18:18 . …
Matthew 8:5-13 The Purpose of Miracles . 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation . 2. To authenticate the messenger . 3. To compel and reveal true faith True Faith Always Has God As Its Object . 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6 . . …
Matthew 8:1-4 . Jesus’ ministry as King introduced (Matthew 4:23-24) . A miracle is when God breaks the…
Psalm 131 1. Examination – Vs 1 . A. He is not proud or haughty . B. He is not presuming to take over God’s actions . “Too wonderful” – Job 42:3 . C. Composed and quieted my soul – Vs 2 . …
Psalm 73 You fix your feelings by working on your belief system Lost Perspective – Vss 1-15 . A. On The Wicked . B. On Himself Pivot – United what he heard with faith: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 6:1-4 Regained Perspective – Vss 18-20 . A. On Himself – Senseless (we become like the idols we worship)…
Matthew 7:21-23 The reality of false followers: Matthew 13:19-22, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:15, 1 John 2:19, John 6:66 Three Sobering Elements of Self-Deception1. The Test That Diagnoses Self-Deception – Vs. 21. “He who does the will of My Father” “He who keeps My commandments”. Romans 10:9, Luke 6:46, Matthew…
Matthew 6:25-34Part 1 This Week:Godly Fear (2 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:20) vs. Sinful Fear (Proverbs 12:25) 1. What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom of God? – Vs 33. Priorities. . Seek – diligently, earnestly, intently, serious effort, ongoing, constant. . First – In singular priority constantly seeking the will of…
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. . …
Philippians 2:14-16 Commands For Holy Living 1. Protect Our Hearts And Tongue – Vs. 14 . You cannot give thanks and complain at the same time . . You will know the work God is doing in you by the words that are coming out of you . . …
2 Peter 3:10-13 The Certainty of His Coming – Vs. 10 . Malachi 4:1 The Cause For Our Conduct – Vs. 11-12 . Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2, 1 Peter 2:11, Titus 2:13 Our Coming Comfort – Vs. 13 . Hebrews 12:1-2