TEXT: MATTHEW 3:13-17 Introduction: Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34 Jesus fulfilled the will of God for Him regardless of how hard It wasn’t easy John 18:19; Acts 2:42; Jude 3 The right manner The right mode The right message The right means It wasn’t convenient It wasn’t prestigious Jesus encouraged John to fulfill God’s Will …
TEXT: Matthew 3:1-12 I. Proclaims the truth of people’s need to repent Matthew 3:1-2, 6b Turn from their current sinful condition (v. 1) Turn to the authority of God’s domain (v. 2) Turn to the Lord confessing their sins (v. 6b) II. Prepares people for eternity with God in Heaven Matthew 3:3-6a By fulfilling…
TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 Introduction: “And when they were come into the house” I. Keep your decorations Christ focused Use Scriptures that point to Jesus Focus on the Gospel Avoid pagan or commercialization focuses II. Keep your celebrating honoring to the Lord Include worship to the Lord in your celebration Include witnessing to…
Text: Matthew 2:3 Some Worried Herod Worried All Jerusalem Worried Some Wondered Mary Wondered The Shepherds Wondered Luke 2:9 Most People Wonder about God Sometimes, God’s people Wonder Some Worshipped Some Weighed Luke 2:19 Some Witnessed Luke 2:20Luke 2:20b “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the thigns that thye had…
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TEXT: MATTHEW 19:13-20 I. God wants us to understand what others believe vss. 13-14 Daniel 1:19-21 What does society know about Jesus? I Chronicles 12:32 What does my neighbor think about God’s Word? What does my relative believe about eternity? II. God wants us to know what we believe vss.…
TEXT: MATTHEW 20:20-28 Introduction: Matthew 20:20-21 Were they truly worshipping the Lord or themselves? Were they truly seeking to honor the Lord or themselves? Were they truly giving glory to the Lord or seeking to get something from Him? A wrong view of self keeps us from serving others Matthew 20:20-24 Too much selfish…
TEXT: MATTHEW 26:36-46 Introduction: He speaks woes against the Scribes & Pharisees Matt 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47 He honors the widow for her sacrifice in the Temple Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4 He teaches the Olivet Discourse Matthew 24 – 25; Mark 13; Luke 21 He is anointed by a woman in…
TEXT: MATTHEW 11:28-30 The Request Matthew 11:28 The Activity The Audience The Announcer The Award The Requirement Service Submission & partnership Schooling The Reward Relief The Reassurance Unexpected character Unbeatable consequences Reminders The right way is the easy way The wrong way is the hard way The Christian life is not a life of…
TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: “Lay up for yourselves”, “Lay not up for yourselves” ~ Contradiction or Contrast? Where ae your resources being invested? Matthew 6:19-20 We must use some of our resources for living life I Timothy 5:8; 6:6-9 We must save some of our resources for the future Psalm…