WHY EASTER MATTERS April 4, 2021 The Relevance of the Resurrection- 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 If Jesus didn’t physically rise from the grave: Christianity is worthless – v. 14 The Scriptures are a lie – v.15 Forgiveness is non-existent – v. 17 Everyone ends up as worm-food – v. 18 Christians are pitiful losers … Read more
Prostitutes Before Priests (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew – Part 55) March 28, 2021 Matthew 21:23-32 What is the fundamental flaw of the human heart? What does Jesus do when he encounters this flaw? How can we begin to overcome this flaw?
The Jesus We Don’t Expect (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 54) March 21, 2021 The Passage: Matthew 21:1-22 Scene 1: The King Comes to Town Scene 2: The King ‘Cleans House’ Scene 3: The King Curses a Tree
THE WAY TO A GREAT LIFE (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 53) March 14, 2021 The Passage: Matthew 20:17-34 GREATNESS IN GOD’S EYES- vs. 20-28 In pursuing real life, you’ll feel like you’re dying ‘Die’ to using power for yourself; instead, use it for others JESUS’ DEMONSTRATION OF GREATNESS- vs. 29-34 Engaging with … Read more
The Incalculable Generosity of God (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 52) March 7, 2021 The Backdrop: Matthew 19:16-30 The Story: Matthew 20:1-16 OUR GENEROUS GOD.. … keeps his promises … is not only just; he’s gracious … is more than fair; he’s generous MOVING FROM JEALOUSY TO GENEROSITY: Instead of comparing yourself to … Read more
So You Want to be Rich? (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew – Part 51) Matthew 19:16-30
What God Has Joined Together Let Not Man Separate (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew – Part 50) February 21, 2021 Matthew 19: 3-12 Is divorce ever okay? What is the nature of marriage? Are there exceptions? Isn’t it better to never marry?
EXTENDING FORGIVENESS (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 49) February 14, 2021 Matthew 18:21–35 Q&A w/ JESUS– Mt 18:21-22 THE STORY– Mt 18:23-35 The example of the king/master: “Took pity “- God Initiates forgiveness “Canceled the debt”- Forgiveness is free but it’s expensive TRUTHS ABOUT FORGIVING: Forgiving doesn’t mean… … excusing the offense … Read more
CARING ENOUGH TO CONFRONT (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 48) February 7, 2021 WOUNDING OTHERS IN THE CHURCH IS INEVITABLE DEALING WITH OFFENSES IS NOT OPTIONAL Why we don’t: – Confrontation is uncomfortable/painful – Disagreeing with another is seen as being “hateful” – It is seen as an act of disobedience Why … Read more
A WARNING TO STUMBLING BLOCKS (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 47) January 31, 2021 The Passage: Matthew 18:5-14 DANGERS OF A STUMBLING BLOCK Sin impacts others – vs. 5, 6 Sin has to be stopped in getting passed along, no matter what it takes- vs. 7-9 God hates sin because he loves people … Read more