Sermons from 2026
Worth the Cost
Worth the Cost Matthew 10:32-43 Main Idea: The promise of Jesus’ loyalty is infinitely greater than the cost of your faithfulness. Faithful disciples choose loyalty to Jesus over family harmony. (Matthew 10:34–37) Faithful disciples choose loyalty to Jesus over their own lives. (Matthew 10:38–39) Faithful disciples rest in Jesus’ loyalty to them. (Matthew 10:40–42)
The Freedom of a Rightful Fear
The Freedom of a Rightful Fear Matthew 10:24–33 Main Point: Our fearless witness before men is empowered by a rightful fear of the Lord. I. The Foundational Principle of our Discipleship to Christ (Matthew 10:24–25) II. Four Promises that Embolden Our Faithfulness (Matthew 10:26–33) A. Your faithfulness will be revealed by God (Matthew 10:26–27) B. Your fear of God will guard you from the fear of men (Matthew 10:28) C. You are more valuable to God than you realize (Matthew…
Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves Matthew 10:11–23 Main Idea: Rejection may cause us to change our audience, but it should never cause us to change our message. The Pattern: The Kingdom is not to be advanced by threat or force (Matthew 10:11–15) The Principle: Rejection may cause us to change our audience, but it should never cause us to change our message. The Prospect: The kingdom will be proclaimed in the face of fierce opposition (Matthew 10:16–23) The Promise: God…
God With Us: Seeking His Face
God With Us: Seeking His Face Psalm 105:4, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 28:20 That God is with us is an amazing promise. But it is not just a promise of His presence to guide, protect, and provide, it is an invitation to grow in relationship with Him by His Spirit. How do we do that? Deal with sin: Hide His Word in your heart: Rejoice always: Pray without ceasing: Always give thanks:
Twelve Ordinary Men
Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew 10:1–10 Main Idea: God loves to accomplish his work through the ministry of ordinary Christians. The Men that Jesus Called (Matthew 10:1–4) Their Calling (Matthew 10:1) Their Identity (Matthew 10:2–4) The Nature of Their First Mission (Matthew 10:5–10) Where to Go (Matthew 10:5–6) What to do (Matthew 10:7–10)
People are the Mission
People Are the Mission Matthew 9:35–38 Main Idea: People Are the Mission People Are the Mission (Matthew 9:35–36) Passivity is Not an Option (Matthew 9:37–38) Two Points of Application
They Saw the Miracle, But Missed the Messiah
They Saw the Miracle, But Missed the Messiah Matthew 9:27–34 Main Idea: Evidence can establish the truth, but it cannot cause a resistant heart to embrace it. I. The Surprising Insight of Two Blind Men (Matthew 9:27–31) II. The Stunning Blindness of the Pharisees (Matthew 9:32–34) III. The Sobering Truth
The Reason for Hope
The Reason for Hope Matthew 9:18-26 Main Idea: Jesus came to bring hope to the hopeless. Hope in the Face of Death (9:18–19) Hope in the Face of Chronic Illness (9:20–22) Hope in the Face of Rampant Unbelief (9:23–26) Hope for Christians Today
Scandalous Savior
Scandalous Savior Matthew 9:9–17 Main Idea: Jesus meets sinners where they are, but he never leaves them as they were. The Calling of Matthew (Mathew 9:9–13) The Question from John’s Disciples (Matthew 9:14–17) The Main Point