Kingdom Come: A Study in the Gospel of Matthew
Which Path Will You Choose?
Which Path Will You Choose? Matthew 7:12–27 Main Point: The path you choose in this life will determine your experience in the next. The Principle of the Two Paths (Matthew 7:13–14) The Plea for Careful Discernment (Matthew 7:15–23) The Point of the Two Builders (Matthew 7:24–27)
Persistent Prayer & Our Perfect Father
Persistent Prayer & Our Perfect Father Matthew 7:7–12 Main Idea: God will not do for us apart from prayer what he has promised to do for us only through prayer. I. The Promise of Persistent Prayer (Matthew 7:7–8) II. The Reason for Persistent Prayer (Matthew 7:9–11) III. The Freedom of Faith-Filled Trust in God (Matthew 7:12)
Unmasking the Matra of our Postmodern Word
Unmasking the Matra of our Postmodern Word Matthew 7:1–6 Main Point: Jesus is against spec-inspecting judgmentalism not gospel-centered evaluation. I. The Black and White Prohibition (Matt 7:1–2) II. The Humorous Illustration (Matt 7:3–5) III. The Gospel Application (Matt 7:6)
Anxiety Is More Than Uncertainty
Anxiety is more than Uncertainty Matthew 6:25–34 Main Idea: Anxiety cannot rule our hearts when we are resting in God’s promises. I. Anxiety Blinds us to the Promises of God (Matthew 6:25–30) II. Anxiety Derails our Pursuit of God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:31–33) III. Anxiety Overwhelms our Today with the Fears of Tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
Treasures of the Heart
Treasures of the Heart Matthew 6:19-24 Main Idea: The treasures of your heart determine the trajectory of your Christian life. I. The Principle of the Heart (Matthew 6:19–21) II. The Importance of Our Gaze (Matthew 6:22–23) III. The Call to Undivided Loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
Simple Prayer
Simple Prayer Matthew 6:7-15 Main Point: Our Father invites us to come to Him with simple prayers of admiration and dependence. I. Talk to our Father simply II. Talk to our Father about what He simply deserves III. Talk to our Father about what we simply need
Bad Religion
Bad Religion Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18 Main Idea: You Are Either Pleasing God or You Are Pleasing Yourself The Overarching Principle (Matthew 6:1) The Obvious Question The Principle Revealed The Hidden Objective of the Religious Hypocrite (Matthew 6:2; 5; 16) Example 1: Giving to the Poor Example 2: Praying in Public Example 3: Times of Fasting Examples from Everyday Life The Fundamental Solution (Matthew 6:3–4; 6; 17–18) Live as if God is your only witness Look to God as your…
A Love that Reflects God’s Love for All
A Love that Reflects God’s Love for All Matthew 5:43-48 Main Idea: We resemble our Father the most when we love our enemies. The Blatant Perversion of God’s Command (Matthew 5:43) How Could They Defend This Call to Hatred? What Did This Call to Hatred Ignore? The Extraordinary Response that Jesus Requires (Matthew 5:44–48) Who is our neighbor? What is this love? Why is this so important? Where does this love come from?
Do Not Resist the One Who is Evil
Do Not Resist the One Who is Evil Matthew 5:38–48 Main Idea: Pursue a life of humble generosity not personal vindictiveness. I. The Key to Jesus’ Command (Matthew 5:38–39a) A. The Permanence of God’s Law B. The Goodness of God’s Law II. The Context of Our Non-Resistance (Matthew 5:39b–43) A. People Who Attack Our Honor and Integrity B. People Who Have Legal Authority Over Us C. People Who Ask Us for Financial Assistance III. The Principle Behind Jesus’ Command
Keep Your Word
Keep Your Word Sermon Text: Matthew 5:31-37 Main Point: To be like Jesus is to be trustworthy to the core Keep Your Word to Your Wife Marriage is a promise to your spouse, God and your families Divorce: breaking the promise of lifelong loyalty God’s Design: supernatural, permanent & sacred bond (Matthew 9:16) Divorce has a legitimate use but it is a tragic feature of a fallen and broken world (Matthew 5:32, 1 Cor. 7:15, 1 Cor. 7:11) Keep…