Matthew 10:28-33 . The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear Last Week . 1. The Certainty of Opposition . 2. The Needlessness of Fear . A. …
Matthew 10:28-33 . The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear Last Week . 1. The Certainty of Opposition . 2. The Needlessness of Fear . A. …
Matthew 10:23-44 3 Critical Perspectives to Maintain 1. The Certainty of Opposition – Vss. 24-25 . Acts 9:4, John 15:18-19, Colossians 1:24, Matthew 9:35, 12:23-24; Philippians 3:8-10, Acts 5:40-41 2. The Needlessness of Fear – Vss. 25-27 . God Will Vindicate – 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:14-33
Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples Last Week: 1. The Danger Of The Task 2. The Scope Of The Opposition 3. The Help From The Spirit This Week: 4. The Division Of The Family – Vs. 21 . Matthew 24:9-10, Micah 7:6, Luke 14:26 5. The Extensiveness Of The Hatred…
We are not in a ‘culture war’ – we are in a spiritual warJesus did not come to redeem ‘culture’He came to redeem sinners Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples 1. The Danger Of The Task – Vs. 16 . Luke 10:3, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 2. …
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,…
Matthew 7:24–27 The Proof of Salvation is Obedience – 1 James 1:22-25 1. The Similarities In The Parable . A. Both Build a House (Your Spiritual Life) . . 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 . B. Both Experience Storms 2. The Differences In The Parable . A. There are…
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…
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 5:1-11 Three Declarations To Prepare Our Minds for The Day of the Lord 1. The Certainty Of His Coming – Vss. 1-3 . Amos 5:18, Isaiah 13:6, Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1, Obadiah 1:15, Joel 2:1 . A. Near (Joel 1:15) and Future (Joel 2-3) Fulfillment . B. Definite –…
1 Thessalonians 2:17-2:13 Four Desires All Believers Should Have 1. A Desire To Be With One Another . A. Because We Care – Vs. 17 . B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18 . . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16 . …
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
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…
Matthew 6:19-24 Part 11. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 192. The Eternal Worth of Heavenly Treasures – Vs. 203. The Revealing Character of Internal Values – Vs. 21 This Week:. . Materialism is…
Matthew 6:19-24 A Warning Against Materialism 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Truths About Treasures 1. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 19 . Treasures on earth do not promise eternal joy . 2 Peter 2:;3, 14; Jude 16 . No earthly possession is secure . Joel 1:4, Proverbs…
Matthew 5:9 The Importance of Being a Peacemaker. It DOES NOT mean: a ‘peaceful’ person, a ‘tolerant’ person, A ‘peace at any price’ appeaser. This leads to a false peace – Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:10-11. It does mean: . True peacemakers are not afraid to make waves…
Matthew 5:7 The Important Quality of Demonstrating Mercy. A. The definition of mercy. Pity toward another with a desire to meet their need. Antithesis: The Pharisees – Matthew 9:13, 23:23:21-35. B. Illustrations of mercy. God – the epitome…
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