Matthew

Household of God: The Prevailing Church In A Perplexing World - 01 - Who Do You Say That I Am? - Matthew 16:13-18

Pastor Bill Warner

Background (v. 13-15)

1. Pan

2. The Gates Of The Underworld

Three Comparisons/Contrasts (v. 16-18)

1. Worship (v. 16)

2. Rock (v. 18a)

3. Gates Of Hell (v. 18b)

I've Always Wondered - 13 - What Does The Bible Say About The End Of The World? - Matthew 24

Pastor Gary Lisle

1. Jesus Will Return. This World Will End.

2. There Will Be Signs Before His Return

3. We Can’t Predict The Exact Time

4. Be Ready And Keep Watch

I've Always Wondered - 08 - How Can I Have A Better Prayer Life? - Matthew 6:1-13

Pastor Lucas Ray

1. Why Do You Want To Pray? (v. 1-5)

2. What Is Your Prayer Time Like? (v. 6-8)

3. How Do You View God When You Pray? (v. 9a)

4. What Do You Pray For? (v. 9b-13)

Christmas 2024 - 03 - Who Is The True King? - Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18

3 Responses To The Arrival Of King Jesus

1. Dismiss Him As Irrelevant (v. 3-6)

2. Reject Him As A Threat (v. 1-5, 7-8, 16-18)

3. Worship Him As The King (v. 1-2, 7-12)

Christmas 2024 - 02 - Can I Really Trust God’s Plan For My Life? - Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-23

1. Trust God With Your Reputation (1:18-25)

2. Trust God With Your Security (2:13-15)

3. Trust God With Your Fears (2: 19-23)

Parables Of The Kingdom - 09 - Who Is First And Who Is Last? - Matthew 20:1-16

Do You See God As A Master Who Pays You Wages, Or Offers Grace?

4 Heart Changes Empowered By The Gospel Of Grace

1. From Guilt To Peace

2. From Insecurity To Assurance

3. From Jealousy To Contentment

4. From Bitterness To Thankfulness

Parables Of The Kingdom - 07 - The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant - Matthew 18:21-35

3 Questions We Need To Be Asking Ourselves

1. Is There A Brother Or Sister In Christ Who Has A Grudge Against Me To Whom I Need To Go And Seek Their Forgiveness?

2. Is There A Brother Or Sister In Christ I Have A Grudge Against Who I Need to Go Find And Forgive?

3. Am I Prepared To Forgive?

Parables Of The Kingdom - 05 - How Does The Kingdom Of Heaven Grow? - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-33, 36-50

1. It Grows When People Embrace The Word And Bear Fruit (v. 1-9, 18-23)

2. It Grows In The Midst Of A Counterfeit Kingdom (v. 24-30, 36-43, 47-50)

3. It Grows From What Seems Small And Insignificant (v. 31-33)

4. It Grows When Pursued Above All Else (v. 44-46)

Parables Of The Kingdom - 04 - What Does It Mean To Be A Steward? - Matthew 25:14-30

1. We Have Been Entrusted (v. 14-18)

2. We Will Give An Account (v. 19-30)

Parables of the Kingdom - 01 - Why Do You Speak To Them In Parables? - Matthew 13:10-17

1. Parables Reveal Truth To Those Who Choose To Believe (v. 11-12a, 16, 17)

What Are The Parables Of The Kingdom All About?

1. Kingdom Arrival

2. Kingdom Values

3. Kingdom Response

2. Parables Conceal Truth From Those Who Refuse To Believe (v. 12b-15)

5 Questions To Help Me Understand The Meaning Of A Parable

1. How Did It Relate To Everyday Life At That Time?

2. What Is The Immediate Context For Telling The Parable?

3. Does The Bible Explain Its Meaning?

4. Who/What Are The Main Characters In The Parable?

5. What Is The One Big Idea Or Main Point?

What Is The Gospel? - 08 - Who Makes Disciples? - Matthew 28:16-20

Disciple Making Is A …

1. Command From Jesus,

2. For All Christians,

3. To All Peoples,

4. Empowered By The Presence Of Christ.

Family Matters - 13 - When You Have To Say Something - Matthew 18:15-17

1. Address It Privately (v. 15)

2. Widen The Circle (v. 16)

3. Tell It To The Church (v. 17a)

4. Let Him Go (v. 17b)

Family Matters - 09 - Questions About Marriage & Divorce - Matthew 19:3-12

3 Questions People Asked Jesus About Marriage & Divorce

Question 1: Do I Have The Right To Get A Divorce?

Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage

Question 2: When Must I Get A Divorce?

Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage

Question 3: Should I Just Stay Single?

Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage

Family Matters - 08 - How Jesus Taught Us To Build His Church - Matthew 22:34-40

1. Prepare For Opposition (v. 34-35)

2. Love The Lord Your God Above Everything Else (v. 36-38)

3. Love One Another (v. 39-40)

Easter 2023 - 01 -The Risen King - Matthew 28:1-10

We Will Embrace Jesus As King When We:

1. First Consider the Facts (v. 1-4)

2. Believe The Word of Christ (v. 5-8)

3. Behold His Divinity in Worship (v. 9-10)

Good Friday 2023 - 01 - Hail, King of The Jews - Matthew 27:27-54

1. The King Was Humiliated (v. 27-31)

2. The King Was Crucified Among Criminals (v. 32-38)

3. The King Died For The Sins of Many (v. 39-44)

4. The Sinless King Suffered For You (v. 45-54)

Christmas 2022 - 05 - God With Us - Matthew 1:18-25

1. The Gift Of God’s Presence (v. 18-23)

2. The Gift Of A Righteous King (v. 24-25)

3. The Gift Of God’s Forgiveness & Salvation (v. 21)

Timeless Truth - 13 - The Righteous Judge - Matthew 25:31-46

1. The Long-Awaited Time Of Judgment Will Come (v. 31-33)

2. Those Who Belong To Christ Will Have Served Each Other (v. 34-40)

3. Those Who Don’t Belong To Christ Will Be Condemned To Eternal Punishment (v. 41-46)

Palm Sunday 2022 - 01 - Will You Bow To Jesus As Your King? - Matthew 21:1-11

1. Jesus Knew He Was Their King (v. 1-5)

2. The Disciples Hoped Jesus Was Their King (v. 6-7)

3. The Crowds Declared Jesus Was Their King (v. 8-9)

4. Will You Bow To Jesus As Your King? (v. 10-11)

Christmas 2020 - 03 - God With Us - Matthew 1:18-25

1. The Gift Of God's Presence (v. 18-23)

2. The Gift Of A Righteous King (v. 24-25)

3. The Gift Of God's Forgiveness (v. 21)