Opposition To Christ – Matthew 9:1-38 Jesus … is he just a great guy? Firstly – He has a great family genealogy. Secondly – Jesus had God speak at both his birth and his baptism. Thirdly – He could run rings around the religious leaders in his understanding of God’s word and law. Everyone likes a ‘Jesus who made my life better…
Sermons on Matthew (Page 6)
Matthew 8 – True Faith The context of Matthew 8 – Chapters 5-7: ‘the sermon on the mount’ – True or false disciples, building houses on rock or sand Chapters 8-9 – teaching in action: how people are responding to Jesus Chapter 10: the call for ministry workers One thing to notice: Jesus’ movement in the passage A second thing: the response.…
The Misconception: “Godliness is Heterosexuality” Why this is important for us to think about: – Even though it may not be our issue, we might unwittingly create a painful environment for our brothers and sisters in Christ. What the belief gets right: – Sexual purity is important What the belief gets wrong: – The way we treat different sins – The way…
Matthew 7:13-29 – The Choice Of Jesus Introduction: Keeping up appearances. Part 1 – Making the choice Narrow and Wide gates Wise and foolish builders Part 2 – Learning discernment True and false prophets – How do you know? True and false disciples – How do you know? Modern disciples… – If you’re someone who hasn’t made that decision… – If…
Matthew 7:1-12 – The Judgements of Jesus The critical spirit 1) “Don’t be Judgemental” – Mt 7:1 Bizarre interpretations Jesus says don’t have a “judgemental attitude” towards your fellow Christians. See 1 Cor 5:12-13 and Mt 7:3-4 2) Towards gracious godliness We notice the speck in another’s eye but fail to notice the plank in our own eye! Eg: King David ……
How important is it ….? 1) Using my money to promote the gospel A warning … “Is gospel work ever hampered by a lack of funds?” Mat 10:5-10 1 Cor 9:13-14 Romans 15:24 1 Cor 16:6 , Titus 3:13 Do we see ourselves in some sort of gospel partnership whereby we can use our money to equip gospel proclaimers? How much should…
Note – Due to licensing restrictions, we are not permitted to provide the audio feed of the songs played during the service, but the song titles are provided.below for your reference. Welcome: Song: How Great Thou Art Reading: Exodus 19:3-6 Reflection: 1. The God Who Chose Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Reflection: 2. The God Who Promised Song: Glorious…
What are you prepared to die for? During the 21st Century every 11 minutes a Christian dies for their faith “We believe in the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and his birth by the virgin Mary”. Does it matter? 3 things it can expose. 1) Are words being used honestly? Using the same words with different meaning. Eg: Divinty…
Cheese truth and Bus truth The Trinity God is triune – Father, Son and Holy Spirit unified in the Godhead. What does the statement mean? One God, three persons. The Creed of Athanasius we worship one God in trinity and Trinity in unity. Neither confounding the persons; nor dividing the substance. Coexist, Coeternal, Coequal. What does the Bible say about it? Firstly,…
What society says about judging It’s confused Christians also sound confused What is judging? Who and What we are to Judge? 1 Corinthians 5:12 – judge the immorality of those who claim to follow Jesus Rev 2:14-15 – failed to judge and reject the false teaching and sexual immorality of those who claimed to follow God. (see also Rev 2:20-21) 1 Tim…