Disciples Make Disciples

Main idea: disciples make disciples! “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (v. 18)  An allusion to Dan. 7:13-14. “Behold, with the clouds of heaven came one like a Son of Man, and he came before the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was […]

Main idea: disciples make disciples! “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (v. 18)  An allusion to Dan. 7:13-14. “Behold, with the clouds of…

Jesus is With You Always

Main Point: Through His resurrection and ascension, Jesus is with us always (through His Holy Spirit) I. The historicity of Jesus’ resurrection (Matt. 27:57 – 28:7) II. The implications of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension (Matt. 28:8-20) III. Because Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to the Father, we have the Holy Spirit – Jesus […]

Main Point: Through His resurrection and ascension, Jesus is with us always (through His Holy Spirit) I. The historicity of Jesus’ resurrection (Matt. 27:57 – 28:7) II. The implications of…

Jesus Died For Us

Main Point: Jesus died for us! a. Jesus died for us who are deserving of death (Matt. 26:57-68) a. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23) b. The court’s pronouncement upon Jesus, “He is deserving of death,” is the sentence we deserve to hear! c. But instead of making HIS defense, Jesus became OUR […]

Main Point: Jesus died for us! a. Jesus died for us who are deserving of death (Matt. 26:57-68) a. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23) b. The court’s…

Great is His Faithfulness

Main Point: Jesus’ faithfulness saves faithless people! I. Our faithlessness II. Jesus’ faithfulness a. To His Father’s People (vv. 36-46) b. To His Father’s Word (vv. 47-56) 25  I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.  26  And I will give […]

Main Point: Jesus’ faithfulness saves faithless people! I. Our faithlessness II. Jesus’ faithfulness a. To His Father’s People (vv. 36-46) b. To His Father’s Word (vv. 47-56) 25  I will…

Jesus – The True and Better Passover

Main Idea: Jesus is the True and Better Passover! I. The Old Testament Origins of the Passover (Exodus 12:1-20; Deut. 16:6) II. The New Testament’s True and Better Passover, Jesus a. The truly willing Passover b. The truly sufficient Passover Questions for Reflection/Application: 1. Are you following Jesus as Lord and Savior? 2. Are you […]

Main Idea: Jesus is the True and Better Passover! I. The Old Testament Origins of the Passover (Exodus 12:1-20; Deut. 16:6) II. The New Testament’s True and Better Passover, Jesus…

Do You Value what Jesus Values?

Orthodox/correct doctrine and kind/compassionate practices aren’t on opposites ends of the spectrum. In fact, the two are inseparably linked – because: How we value people’s physical/social needs corresponds to how we value Jesus! 1. How we value Jesus’ leadership. 2. How we value Jesus’ mission. 3. How we value Jesus’ people.

Orthodox/correct doctrine and kind/compassionate practices aren’t on opposites ends of the spectrum. In fact, the two are inseparably linked – because: How we value people’s physical/social needs corresponds to how…

4 Mission Mantras

I. Jesus is in Charge II. We aren’t Jesus There are Only 4 Things Jesus Universally Calls Us to Do 1. Worship Jesus (Matt. 6:33) 2. Commit to Jesus’ Church (Heb. 10:24-25) 3. Serve Jesus’ Saints (Gal. 6:10) 4. Live on Jesus’ Mission (Matt. 28:18-20) III. Risk is Right Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, […]

I. Jesus is in Charge II. We aren’t Jesus There are Only 4 Things Jesus Universally Calls Us to Do 1. Worship Jesus (Matt. 6:33) 2. Commit to Jesus’ Church…

“Give to God What is God’s”

Bible Text: Matthew 22:15-22 | Preacher: John Jones | Series: The Gospel of Matthew: The King and His Kingdom | Main Point: As humans bear God’s image, therefore we belong to God and should give him what is rightfully His – our entire life.

Main Point: As humans bear God’s image, therefore we belong to God and should give him what is rightfully His – our entire life.

“The Father’s Acceptance, Approval, and Welcome”

Bible Text: Matthew 22:1-14 | Preacher: Davis Lacey | Series: The Gospel of Matthew: The King and His Kingdom | Main Point: When we come to the Father on HIS terms, He welcomes us with acceptance & approval – FOREVER!

Main Point: When we come to the Father on HIS terms, He welcomes us with acceptance & approval - FOREVER!