Matthew 18:15-20 Last Week – Part 1 – The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15 This Week: Discipline – Hebrews 12:5-10. Sin – An ongoing pattern of disobedienceII. The Practice of Church Discipline. A. Private Reproof – Vs. 15. B. Take Witnesses – Vs. 16. …
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 (Page 3)
Matthew 18:15-20 God’s purpose for us is Holiness – 1 Peter 1:16 You exist for the sole purpose of bringing God glory The Importance of Reproving Fellow Believers – Proverbs 9:8, 28:23, 12:1, 13:9, 15:5 . I. The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15 . A. Who is it for? Brothers (cf vs. 21, 35) . …
Matthew 18:10-14 Two Reasons Why We Really Need To Care For One Another 1, Because Angels Care For His Beloved Children – Vs 10 . Angels are God’s servants and ministering spirits . . Hebrews 1:14, Acts 12:5-10, Luke 16:22 2. Because God Searches For His Lost Children – Vv. 12-14 . …
Matthew 18:6-9 How you treat fellow believers says a lot about how you feel about Christ Himself Acts 9, Matthew 5:35-46 I. The Prohibition Against It – Vs 6 A. By directly tempting them to sin B. By indirectly tempting them to sin – Ephesians 6:4 C. Being a bad…
Matthew 18:1-5 Life in the Kingdom is about how we submit to the King . The Kingdom is a Family – John 1:12, Galatians 3:26. 4:5; 1 Timothy 3:15 1, The Question About True Greatness – Vs. 1 . Mark 9:33-34, Luke 9:46, Matthew 20:20-21, Luke 22:24 . Ambition…
Selected Scripture I. Why?. We want people to behold the glory of God. . 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 II. What?. “I Will Build My Church” – Matthew 16:18. The Great Commission –…
Selected Scriptures Ordinances are the ‘visible words’ of the Gospel I. The Nature and Means of Believer’s Baptism . A. Defining Mark of Christian Identity . . John The Baptist – Matthew 3:1-2, 13-17 – A baptism of repentance . B. Baptism From Symbol to…
Acts 2:37-47 Fellowship: Shared in Common, togetherness – Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Philippians 1:5 Three Expressions of Genuine Fellowship1. A Common Worship – Vv. 37-422. A Common Life – Vv. 42-44. 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:3, 7; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18, 24-26, Ephesians 4:11-163. A Common Care – Vv. 44-45. Acts 4:32-35
Selected Scriptures Commitment Six Reason To Become a Church Member1. An Historical Reason. There was an apparent list of members. . Acts 1:15, 2:41, 2:47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:7, 11:21, 14:1, 16:5. There was a clear terminology that identifies a church. . …
2 Timothy 4:1-4 Teaching is a subset of Shepherding – Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 3:16-17 Four Points that Characterize Pastoral Preaching 1. The Weighty Accountability of Pastoral Preaching – Vs. 1 . A. A solemn charge . B. In the presence of God . C. In light of Christ’s judgment . …