Westside Church Redding Sermons: Recent Episodes
Kyle Howat
BIG IDEA: It makes no sense to trade the grace of Christ for a different gospel.
*Four reasons it doesn’t make sense:
1)It represents a desertion of the God who called them. (v.6)
2)It entertains a perversion of the good news sent to them. (v.7)
3)It results in the damnation of the ones who trouble them. (v.8-9)
4)It questions the motivation of why Paul came to them. (v.10)
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BIG IDEA: The news we proclaim is the grace of God to you, that brings peace with God to you, through faith.
*Three reasons we have peace with God:
1) The gracious payment at the cross.
2) The gracious purpose of the cross.
3) The gracious plan for the cross.
*All of which deserves grateful praise for the cross.
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BIG IDEA: Paul speaks for God to the churches.
*Five questions we’re going to answer about this letter:
1) Who is writing?
Paul, on behalf of the Christian community, but his words ultimately come from God.
2) To whom is he writing?
The churches in Galatia that he & Barnabas founded during the first missionary journey chronicled in Acts 13.
3) When is he writing?
A.D. 48-49
4) Why is he writing?
To counter the threat of false teachers.
5) What is he writing?
a. The news we proclaim is divine. (chap. 1 – 2:14)
b. The news we proclaim is justification through faith in Christ. (chap. 2:15 - 4)
c. The news we proclaim is going to change the way you live. (chap. 5,6)
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BIG IDEA: To call lost people ‘Brothers’ requires conditions to be met.
*Six conditions that must be met:
1) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be chosen by God.
2) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be saved through sanctification by the
Spirit.
3) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be saved through belief in the truth.
4) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be called by God.
5) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be preached to.
6) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be firm/stand firm.
2 Thess. 2:13-15
MISSIONS EMPHASIS
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BIG IDEA: Everyone has a place in God’s bigger purpose.
*Five places in God’s bigger purpose:
1) Boaz became a kinsman-redeemer. (v.13)
2) Ruth became a wife & mother. (v.13,14)
3) The witnesses & well-wishers became prophets. (v.14,15)
4) Naomi became a foster-mother. (v.15,16)
5) Obed became a servant. (v.17-22)
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BIG IDEA: Through a redeemer, the dead can live on in the living.
- Four parts of the process to perpetuate the name of the dead:
1)The custom to confirm the right to redeem. (v.7-8)
2)The exercise of that right to redeem. (v.9-10)
3)The response to notarize the transaction. (v.11a)
4)The blessing of the witnesses. (v.11b-12)
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BIG IDEA: Redemption comes at a cost.
1)Redemption requires public commitment. (v.1-2)
2)Redemption requires a willing redeemer. (v.3-4)
3)Redemption requires a painful sacrifice. (v.5-6
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BIG IDEA: Fear God, not people.
- 3 reasons to be bold for God and not fear people:
1)Nothing stays covered up.
2)Nothing is scarier than God.
3)Nothing happens apart from God.
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BIG IDEA: Who you are [as one of God’s people] is determined by all your redeemer has done [and will do] for you.
1)Who you are isn’t determined by other people. (v.14,15)
2)Who you are isn’t determined by your past. (v.16,17)
3)Who you are isn’t determined by what you do. (v.18)
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BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks.
1)Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6)
2)Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9)
3)Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11)
4)Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a)
5)Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b)
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BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks.
1) Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6)
2) Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9)
3) Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11)
4) Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a)
5) Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b)
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BIG IDEA: Naomi seeks rest for Ruth.
*Four steps for rest commanded by Naomi:
1) Naomi commands Ruth to wash (v.3a)
2) Naomi commands Ruth to anoint herself (v.3b)
3) Naomi commands Ruth to put on her cloak (v.3c)
4) Naomi commands Ruth to present herself to Boaz (v.4-5)
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BIG IDEA: God’s loyal love does not forsake the living or the dead.
- Three ways God’s loyal love shows through the actions of Boaz:
1) Boaz has providentially taken notice of Ruth. (v.19)
2) Boaz has the potential to redeem what’s been lost to Naomi. (v.20)
3) Boaz has promised extended protection & provision for Ruth and Naomi. (v.21-23)
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BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.
1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)
2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)
3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)
4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)
5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-18)
a.The result of God’s grace is satisfaction beyond mere sustenance. (v.14)
b.The result of God’s grace is permission for unusual abundance. (v.15,16)
c.The result of God’s grace exceeds hopeful expectance. (v.17)
d.The result of God’s grace overflows personal requirements. (v.18)
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BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.
1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)
2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)
3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)
4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)
5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-16)
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BIG IDEA: God’s [personal, purposeful, powerful] Providence is at work [to show
His people loyal love] even behind [what appears to be] coincidence.
1) Naomi ‘happens’ to have an important relative in Bethlehem. (v.1)
2) Ruth ‘happens’ to take the initiative out of loyal love for Naomi. (v.2)
3) Ruth ‘happens’ to glean in Boaz’s field. (v.3)
4) Boaz ‘happens’ to be a god-fearing man. (v.4)
5) Boaz ‘happens’ to take notice of her. (v.5-7)
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BIG IDEA: God is ‘the Almighty,’ and nothing can stop His loyal love from coming
to His people.
1) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unrecognized. (v.19)
2) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unappreciated. (v.20-21)
3) Even if the coming of His loyal love is underestimated. (v.22)
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BIG IDEA: God can show His loyal love through others.
*Four qualities of loyal love:
1)Loyal love commits to go with you.
2)Loyal love commits to settle with you.
3)Loyal love commits to identify with you.
4)Loyal love commits to eternity with you.
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BIG IDEA: The hope of rescue is always found in the direction of God’s gracious visitation.
1)Even if the return in that direction is lagging. (v.6,7)
2)Even if the return in that direction is halting. (v.8-10)
3)Even if the return in that direction is revealing. (v.11-18)
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BIG IDEA: The story of rescue is always written on dark backgrounds.
- The dark background of the context. (v.1, 2)
- The dark background of catastrophe. (v.3-5)
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BIG IDEA: There are steps we can take to better hear God’s call to service.
*Four steps to take when seeking to serve:
- Be regularly in the place God is found. (v.1)
- Be routinely serving already. (vv.2-3)
- Be respectful toward God-given authorities. (vv.4-7)
- Be receptive to God-given authorities. (vv.8,9)
- Be responsive to God’s call. (v.10)
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BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.
The six principles* of true prayer in Jesus’ response:
1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)
2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)
3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)
4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)
5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)
6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a)
The six-petition pattern* of true prayer in Jesus’ response:
A. For God’s Glory:
1) A petition about God’s character.
2) A petition about God’s kingdom.
3) A petition about God’s commands.
B. For Our Good:
1) A petition about our daily conditions.
2) A petition about our past crimes.
3) A petition about our future crucibles.
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BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.
*Six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:
1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)
2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)
3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)
4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)
5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)
6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a
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BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.
- Five sights for witnesses:
1) See the tomb— Accept Jesus has died and was buried. (v.1)
2) See the angel— Admit something supernatural has happened. (v.2-4)
3) See the place— Acknowledge the tomb is empty! (v.5-6)
4) See the charge— Announce He’s risen and going before you. (v.7)
5) See the Savior— Adore Him first by faith, then face-to-face. (v.8-10)
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BIG IDEA: It wasn't the particular kind of physical pain Christ endured or the particular extent of physical suffering He endured that made His death particular.
What made Christ’s death unique was
1) Who He was,
2) How He came to be on that cross, and
3) Why.
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BIG IDEA: Christians should remember the importance of Palm Sunday.
*7 reasons Palm Sunday is important:
- Because it teaches us that Jesus knew beforehand the disappointment and rejection that was coming, but “went on ahead” anyway. (v.28)
- Because it teaches us we’ll always find things ‘just as Jesus has told us.’ (v.29-32)
- Because it teaches us that the claim of Jesus (as Lord) supersedes the rights of ownership. (v.33,34)
- Because it teaches us Jesus always has a reason for the things He does. (v.35)
- Because it teaches us we should recognize Jesus as our King. (v.36-38)
- Because it teaches us Jesus and those with Him will always face opposition. (v. 39,40)
- Because it teaches us the great tenderness and compassion of Jesus towards sinners. (v.41,42)
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BIG IDEA: All true Christians are connected to each other in Christ Jesus.
*Four parts of Paul’s connecting closing words:
- A greeting for each one in the Philippian church community. (v.21a)
- A greeting from Paul’s immediate companions. (v.21b)
- A greeting from ‘all the other saints’ close by. (v.22)
- A blessing for a connected people from a shared Christ. (v.23)
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BIG IDEA: Any gift, whether to the Lord’s work or to the Lord’s workmen, is of greater worth and higher significance when viewed as a gift to God.
1) Paul’s commendation to the church for the gift. (v.14-16)
2) Paul’s motivation for bringing up the gift. (v.17)
3) Paul’s clarification about the gift. (v.18)
4) Paul’s reciprocation for the gift. (v.19)
5) Paul’s declaration about the God of all gifts. (v.20)
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BIG IDEA: Christ gives strength sufficient for any situation.
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“Contentment” = Christ-sufficiency.
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Christ-sufficiency to face situations of lowness. (humiliation, poverty, suffering, persecution, opposition, sickness, lack, defeat, sorrow, failure, weakness, obscurity… etc.)
- Christ-sufficiency to face situations of abundance. (triumph, wealth, pleasure, safety, support, health, plenty, victory, happiness, strength, fame… etc.)
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BIG IDEA: Every-“thing” that is excellent and worthy of praise belongs to God.
*Two connected commands that summarize Paul’s letter:
- Carefully consider “these things” (cultivate a Christ-like mindset)…so as to
- Purposefully practice “these things” (live-out the Christ-like pattern).
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BIG IDEA: Think and Act like Christians— as those known by their LOVE, JOY & PEACE.
*Three questions answered by the mature Christian life:
- What LOVE looks like. (v.2,3)
- How JOY is always possible. (v.4,5)
- Why PEACE is the necessary result. (v.6,7)
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Big Idea: For the citizen of heaven, Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord.
*So / Therefore / In light of that…
- Stand firm in the Lord (v1)
- In the face of persecution
- In the face of temptation
- Have the mindset in the Lord. (v. 2, 3)
- For the sake of the gospel.
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PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL, Pt. #16
Philippians 3:15-21
BIG IDEA: Finish well. Paul’s four pointers for finishing well:
- 1) An exhortation about how to think.
- 2) Two commands about who to follow.
- 3) A warning about who to avoid.
- 4) A reminder about where and to Whom we belong.
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BIG IDEA: Pursue the final prize of salvation in its fullness— knowing Christ in the glorified state.
*Three parts of presently pursuing that final prize:
- Forget what lies behind. (v.13a)
- Strain forward to what lies ahead. (v.13b)
- Press on toward the goal for the prize. (v.14)
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BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel.
*6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel:
- Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)
- Recognize (v.2)
- Remember the truth. (v.3)
- Review the evidence. (v.4-7)
- Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9)
- Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11)
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BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel.
*6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel:
- Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)
- Recognize (v.2)
- Remember the truth. (v.3)
- Review the evidence. (v.4-7)
- Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9)
- Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11)
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BIG IDEA: The greatest honor among the people of God should be shown to the greatest servants among the people of God.
*Christ’s greatest servants are…
- Christ’s greatest servants are those who are submitted to the will of God. (v.19)
- Those who are concerned for the welfare of others. (v.19-21)
- Those who prove themselves by faithfulness in following Christ. (v.22-26)
- Those who risk their lives for the work of Christ. (v.27-30)
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BIG IDEA: We’re to serve the God of the impossible, whether He does the impossible thing we want or not. But whether He does the impossible thing or not, He is with us.
*7 segments of our story:
- The unreasonable command. (v.1-7)
- The underhanded accusation. (v.8-12)
- The unwitting challenge. (v.13-15)
- The undaunted choice. (v.16-18)
- The ultra-hot furnace. (v.19-23)
- The unaccountable presence. (v.24-25)
- The undeniable preservation. (v.26-28)
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*Four stages on the way to Naaman’s cure:
1) Needing the Lord. (v.1-3)
2) Seeking the Lord. (v.4-10)
3) Resisting the Lord. (v.11-12)
4) Trusting the Lord. (v.13-15a)
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BIG IDEA: Trouble isn’t the end of the story.
*Four facts about trouble:
1) Freedom from bondage isn’t freedom from trouble. (v.10)
2) God doesn’t free us from bondage to abandon us in our trouble. (v.11-12)
3) God can make a way through any trouble. (v.13-16; 19-29)
4) God is free to use trouble for His glory and for our good. (v.17-18; 30-31)
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BIG IDEA: Nothing will be impossible with God.
- God is an eternal Being.
- God is a self-existent Being.
- God is a self-revealing Being.
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*Five facets of application:
- Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12)
- By the power of God, (v.13)
- For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a)
- For the prize of boasting, (v.16b)
- And for the perfection of joy. (v.17-18)
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*Five facets of application:
- Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12)
- By the power of God, (v.13)
- For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a)
- For the prize of boasting, (v.16b)
- And for the perfection of joy. (v.17-18)
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BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness.
The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1)
The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)
The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4)
The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mindset of Christ. (v.5-11)
*Two expressions of Christ-mindedness:
1) As God…
a. What did Jesus do?— He “emptied himself.”
b. How did Jesus do it?— He became a servant.
2) As Man…
a. What did Jesus do?— He “humbled himself.”
b. How did Jesus do it?— He became obedient to death.
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BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness.
The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1)
The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)
The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4)
The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mind of Christ. (v.5-11)
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BIG IDEA: The opposition and suffering Christians face is not for nothing— it’s ultimately for the
sake of Christ.
*3 encouragements in the face of opposition for Christ:
1) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a proof of faith in Christ.
2) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a privilege of the Christian life.
3) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a participation in the same conflict as other Christians.
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BIG IDEA: Live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel.
*3 marks of citizens living worthy of the gospel:
1) They stand firm in the one Spirit for the faith of the gospel. (v.27a)
2) They strive side-by-side as one person for the faith of the gospel. (v.27b)
3) They surmount any fear of the ones opposing the faith of the gospel. (v.28)
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BIG IDEA: The Christian’s deepest desire should be to honor Christ through his/ her body.
* 3 gifts of grace God works in you to honor Christ:
1) A certainty of deliverance. (v.18b-20)
2) A clarity of purpose. (v.21-24)
3) A conviction of service. (v.25,26)
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BIG IDEA: All events can be redeemed for the Lord’s sake.
*Pauls’ four words on a redeemed event:
1) Paul advocates the divine perspective. (v.12)
2) Paul articulates the direct products. (v.13,14)
3) Paul admits the divided purpose. (v.15-17)
4) Paul asserts the dominant point. (v.18)
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BIG IDEA: Christian love is to be expressed fuller, and finer, until its finished fruit is revealed to the furthering of God’s glory.
*Four expressions of love in Paul’s prayer:
- It’s a prayer for a fuller expression of love. (v.9)
- It’s a prayer for a finer expression of love. (v.10)
- It’s a prayer for a finished expression of love. (v.11a)
- It’s a prayer for a furthering expression of love. (v.11b)
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BIG IDEA: Christian partnership is a reason for joy.
*Paul’s 4 reasons for joy in partnership:
- It’s a Christian partnership (v.5a)
- It’s a continuing partnership (v.5b)
- It’s a confirmed partnership (v.6)
- It’s a compassionate partnership (v.7, 8)
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BIG IDEA: Jesus is behind every true church.
*Four mentions of Jesus in connection with the Philippian church:
1) The servants of Christ Jesus. (v.1a)
2) The saints in Christ Jesus. (v.1b)
3) The security from Christ Jesus. (v.2)
4) The Spirit of Christ Jesus. (Acts 16:6-12)
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BIG IDEA: Jesus is worthy of our worship and work.
* Three ‘great’ words that reflect Christ’s worth:
1) The great assertion. (v.18)
2) The great commission. (v.19, 20a)
3) The great provision. (v.20b)
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BIG IDEA: The resurrection has different results for different people.
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BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.
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BIG IDEA: Keep your eyes on Jesus.
* 3 reasons to keep your eyes on Jesus:
1) To establish the truth as a witness. (v.55-56)
2) To embody a faithful disciple. (v.55, 57-61)
3) To ensure no unfair dealings. (v.61, 62-65)
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BIG IDEA: The death of Jesus isn’t a normal death because Jesus isn’t a normal
man.
*Six unique features of Christ’s final hours:
1) The supernatural darkness. (v.45)
2) The sudden dereliction. (v.46)
3) The strange drink. (v.47-49)
4) The surrendering death. (v.50)
5) The symbolic drama. (v.51-53)
6) The subsequent declaration. (v.54)
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BIG IDEA: Mockery isn’t the mark of a good argument; it’s just a mark of unbelief.
*Four ironical truths about Jesus from four mocking groups:
GROUP 1: The soldiers— “The Ignorant Unbelievers” (v.27-37)
- Jesus really is the King of the Jews.
GROUP 2: The crowd— “The Fickle Unbelievers” (v.39-40)
- Jesus really is the temple builder.
GROUP 3: The leaders— “The Religious Unbelievers” (v.41-43)
- Jesus really is the Savior.
- Jesus really is the Son of God.
GROUP 4: The bandits— “The Knowing Unbelievers” (v.38,44)
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BIG IDEA: Jesus is innocent.
*Five features of our text that underline Jesus’ innocence:
- His innocence is underlined by His silence. (v.11-14)
- His innocence is underlined by the Chief Priest’s motives. (v.15-18)
- His innocence is underlined by a Gentile woman’s dream. (v.19)
- His innocence is underlined by Barabbas’ obvious guilt. (v.20-23)
- His innocence is underlined by Pilate’s washed hands. (v.24-26)
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BIG IDEA: To reject Jesus is to know increasing helplessness.
*Six ways we see the helplessness of Jesus’ enemies on display:
- They can’t carry out Jesus’ penalty. (v.1-2)
- They can’t deny Jesus’ impeccability. (v.3-4a)
- They can’t relieve Judas’ agony. (v.4b-5)
- They can’t see their own hypocrisy. (v.6)
- They can’t conceal their own ignominy. (v.7-8)
- They can’t escape biblical prophecy. (v.9-10)
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BIG IDEA: Take heed.
Five features of this story to ‘take heed’ of:
- The preparation for Peter’s downfall.
- The revelation of Peter’s delicateness.
- The escalation of Peter’s denials.
- The recognition of Peter’s defeat.
- The restoration after Peter’s disgrace.
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BIG IDEA: You will see.
- Peter follows Him to see the end. (v.57-58)
- The chief priests and the whole Council conspire against Him to see Him put to death. (v.59-63a)
- The high priest adjures Him to see if He’ll incriminate Himself. (v.63b-64a)
- They will all see Him as the Christ, the King, and the Judge. (v.64b-68)
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BIG IDEA: You’ll either trust more in the arm of flesh (human strength), or in the LORD your God.
- Judas trusts the arm of flesh and fortifies. (v.47-50)
- He trusts in “a great crowd with swords and clubs.”
- Peter trusts the arm of flesh and fights. (v.51-53)
- He trusts in “his sword.”
- Jesus trusts His Father and foregoes. (v.54-56a)
- He trusts in His Father’s will.
- The disciples trust the arm of flesh and flee. (v.56b)
- They trust in themselves.
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Big Idea: The Good Shepherd knows what's coming and still goes before us.
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BIG IDEA: This supper points to something new.
*Four features of the supper:
- The premise of the supper. (v.26a)
- The pictures of the supper. (v.26b-28)
- The promise of the supper. (v.29)
- The praise of the supper. (v.30)
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BIG IDEA: Betrayal was part of the plan.
*6 mentions of betrayal:
- The price of betrayal. (v.14,15)
- The partnership of betrayal. (v.16-20)
- The prophecy of betrayal. (v.21-23)
- The providence of betrayal. (v.24a)
- The product of betrayal. (v.24b)
- The profession of betrayal (v.25)
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BIG IDEA: Jesus deserves right worship.
*Seven features of right worship:
- Right worship gathers because of Jesus. (v.6)
- Right worship is directed at Jesus. (v.7a)
- Right worship sacrifices for Jesus. (v.7b)
- Right worship risks misunderstanding for Jesus. (v.8-9)
- Right worship is a beautiful work to Jesus. (v.10)
- Right worship prioritizes (v.11)
- Right worship is made memorable by Jesus. (v.12,13)
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BIG IDEA: King Jesus is in charge.
*Two clues to prove it:
- His destiny doesn’t surprise (v.2)
- His detractors can’t subvert (v.3-5)
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BIG IDEA: Salvation comes through hearing the proclamation of the God we know.
*8 truths we proclaim about the God we know:
- He’s the God who made everything. (v.24)
- He’s the God who transcends everything. (v.24b)
- He’s the God who gives everything. (v.25)
- He’s the God who planned everything. (v.26-27a)
- He’s the God who is near everyone. (v.27b-29)
- He’s the God who commands everyone. (v.30)
- He’s the God who judges everyone (v.31a)
- He’s the God who appointed a man to judge who lived and died and rose again. (v.31b)
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BIG IDEA: The coming of Jesus means the coming of judgment.
Four questions about the Day of Judgment:
- Who will be seated as the judge?
- Who will be summoned to be judged?
- What will be the standards by which we’re judged?
- What will be the sentencing of those who are judged?
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BIG IDEA: God’s gracious goods are given for God’s greater glory.
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BIG IDEA: Be ready. 3 ways to be ‘ready’:
- Be faithful in feeding and caring for Christ’s people. (24:45-51)
- Be faithful in preparing your heart for Christ’s coming. (25:1-13)
- You prepare your heart by trusting Christ for your salvation.
- You prepare your heart by taking Christ into your sleep.
(Next Week)
- Be faithful in making the most of the little you’re given for Christ’s glory. (25:14-30)
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The Big Idea: Stay awake. Be ready.
*3 ways to be ‘ready’:
- Be faithful in feeding and caring for Christ’s people. (v.45-51)
- Be faithful in preparing your heart for Christ’s coming. (25:1-13)
- Be faithful in making the most of the little you’re given for Christ’s glory. (25:14-30)
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The Big Idea: Stay awake. Be ready.
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The Big Idea: Jesus doesn't make mistakes.
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BIG IDEA: Jesus doesn’t make mistakes.
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Big Idea: God makes His love visible. Today we learn two ways God's love is seen.
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The Big Idea: Joy is grateful gladness in response to the presence & work of God. As we continue our special Christmas series, The Arrival, today we learn 5 acts of God that produce (increasing) joy.
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The Big Idea: Salvation is a Person. In Part 2 of our Christmas series, The Arrival, we learn 4 ways that salvation is a Person.
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The Big Idea: Jesus is the One you’ve been waiting for. In part one of our Christmas series, The Arrival, we learn 6 reasons Matthew starts with a genealogy.
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The Big Idea: You can’t miss what’s coming. In today's sermon we learn 3 events Jesus' disciples can't miss.
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The Big Idea: The gospel will get out. In this sermon in our continuing study of the Gospel of Matthew, we will learn four questions about the gospel answered in this verse.
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The Big Idea: Stand firm to the end.
As we continue our study of the book of Matthew, in this lesson we learn three threats to, or "tests" of discipleship.
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The Big Idea: The end is certain, but not yet.
We continue our study of the book of Matthew in our series, "Discovering King Jesus." In this sermon, we learn 3 "when's" about the end.
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The Big Idea: Jesus' prediction gets results. We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Matthew in our series, Discovering King Jesus. In this passage, Paster Josh shows us four results of Jesus' prediction about the end of the age.
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Today's Big Idea: Jesus speaks His final words.
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The Big Idea: Hypocrisy has consequences. We continue to work our way through the book of Matthew in our series, Discovering King Jesus. In this section of Matthew, Jesus continues teaching us the serious consequences of hypocrisy like that of the Pharisees.
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The Big Idea: Hypocrisy has consequences.
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The Big Idea: Hypocrisy has consequences. Today, in our continuing study of the book of Matthew, we learn about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees which were leading others to profane the name of God and to be concerned about minor things at the expense of the major.
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The Big Idea: Hypocrisy has consequences. In today's sermon, part of our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus, we learn about the false righteousness of the Pharisees and how they shut the Kingdom of Heaven in people's faces.
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The Big Idea: Do things differently.
Please join us today, in our continuing series through the book of Matthew, as we learn the 3 instructions Christ gave to the crowds and his disciples about the Pharisees' teaching.
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The Big Idea: The Christ was more than people expected.
Today, in our continuing series through the Book of Matthew, we learn 3 implications about the Christ.
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The Big Idea: The Law hangs on love. Join us today as we continue our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Matthew. Today, we learn the two 'loves' on which the Law hangs.
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Big Idea: You should know better. Today we look at two reasons for wrong ideas about God.
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The Big Idea: The ultimate goal of the Great Commission is to maximally glorify God. In the final sermon in our series, "Why at Westside?" we look at the ultimate purpose of the Great Commission.
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The Big Idea: You live under obligation. In our continuing study of the Gospel of Matthew, today we learn 2 obligations all people live under.
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The Big Idea: Invitation doesn’t guarantee inclusion. Please join us for our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 4 criteria that guarantee inclusion in the Kingdom of God.
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The Big Idea: The stone doesn't stay rejected. Today we learn 3 implications of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone.
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The Big Idea: God will have His due. We invite you to join us today as we continue our series, Discovering King Jesus, our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Matthew. Today, we learn three ways that God will have His due.
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Big Idea: Repent and Believe
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Big Idea: Christ's authority can be questioned, but not escaped. We invite you to join us for the next segment of our ongoing series, Discovering King Jesus through the book of Matthew.
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The Big Idea: Faith and prayer make all the difference. We invite you to join us as we continue exploring the book of Matthew in our series, "Discovering King Jesus." In this sermon, Pastor Josh teaches about what it means for prayer to be faithful and how incredible results of faithful prayer are assured.
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The Big Idea: Faith and prayer make all the difference. We invite you to join us for the next segment of our ongoing series, Discovering King Jesus through the book of Matthew. Today, we learn about what people lacking faith and prayer will receive.
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BIG IDEA: Jesus comes to God’s temple as though it’s His own. Today we learn of four acts that speak to Christ's authority.
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We invite you to join us today in our continuing series, "Why at Westside?" In this sermon, we learn 6 principles of God's economy and how we should present our time, talents, and treasures to Him.
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He is risen! We invite you to listen to our special Easter service as Pastor Josh teaches us 5 reasons why you should believe Jesus is Lord.
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The Big Idea: Your king is coming to you! We invite you to join us for part 106 of our series, Discovering King Jesus, a verse-by-verse study through the book of Matthew.
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The Big Idea: Communion points to our Sin-Bearer. Please join us today as we continue our special series, "Why at Westside?" Today, Pastor Josh teaches us 6 ways that communion points to our Sin-Bearer.
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The Big Idea: Believers should be baptized. We invite you to join us for part 4 of our series, "Why at Westside?" In this sermon, Pastor Josh teaches us the five parts of baptism.
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The Big Idea: Become a formal member of a local church.
In our continuing special series on, "Why at Westside?" Pastor Josh teaches us 6 New Testament instructions that only make sense in light of formal church membership.
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The Big Idea: God calls us to Himself in all conditions.
3 conditions, & 3 commands for how Christians should respond:
If anyone among you is suffering… let him pray.
If anyone among you is cheerful… let him sing praise.
If anyone among you is sick… let him call for the elders to pray.
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Big Idea: The war is over, but the battles are not. Today we look at four ways to do battle against sin.
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Big Idea: Jesus has great Compassion. Today we learn four reasons Jesus has compassion on these blind men.
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The Big Idea: To be ‘great’ means to be like Jesus.
In this next installment in our series in Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus," Pastor Josh teaches us the second of two ways to be like Jesus.
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The Big Idea: To be 'great' means to be like Jesus.
Today in our continuing series in the book of Matthew, we learn the first of 2 ways to be like Jesus.
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The Big Idea: Jesus goes before. Join us today in our series through the Book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus, as Pastor Josh teaches us 4 ways Jesus goes before us.
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The Big Idea: The kingdom of God is like a Master who always does what is right. Please join us today in our continuing series in the Gospel of Matthew. Today, Pastor Josh teaches us 3 ways God does what is right.
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The Big Idea: You can't out-give God. In our continuing series, "Discovering King Jesus", through the Book of Matthew, Pastor Josh teaches three ways in which we cannot out-give God.
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Big Idea: Before you can gain eternal life, you must lose all hope in yourself.
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BIG IDEA: Receive what Jesus receives. Pastor Josh outlines from our text three things that must be received.
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The Big Idea: The Two Shall Become One Flesh.
Please join us today as we continue our series in the Gospel of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today, Pastor Josh teaches us three ways that God determines what is lawful for marriage.
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The Big Idea: Forgiven people keep forgiving.
In our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Pastor Josh teaches three reasons Christians keep forgiving.
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The Big Idea: God's people are partners in God's shepherding work.
Please join us today for our continuing series in the book of Matthew. Today, in part 2 of Matthew 18:17-20, we learn steps 3 and 4 for gaining back a brother or sister.
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The Big Idea: Sons enjoy freedom others don't.
We invite you to listen today in our continuing series in the book of Matthew as we learn 2 freedoms Jesus enjoyed as The Son of The King.
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The Bid Idea: God's people need to be settled on the basics.
We invite you to join us for our continuing series in the Gospel of Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today, we explore 3 basic questions about Jesus that we need to settle: 1) Who is Jesus? 2) What happened to Him? 3) How are we to respond?
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The Big Idea: True faith (trust in God) brings to God what needs to be moved.
Today, in our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Pastor Josh teaches us 4 obstacles true faith can bring to God.
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The Big Idea: God knows what He's doing, whether we know it or not. Today we learn 3 things that must come before the vision from the Transfiguration is made known by the disciples.
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The Big Idea: Disciples are partners in God's shepherding work.
Please join us today for our continuing series in the book of Matthew. Today, in part 1 of Matthew 18:17-20, we learn the first two steps of the four steps for gaining back a brother or sister.
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The Big Idea: Not One 'little one' will perish.
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The Big Idea: Cut off the source of the stumbling.
We invite you to join us today in our verse-by-verse series through the book of Matthew. Today, we learn 3 steps to cut off the source of our stumbling.
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The Big Idea: The kingdom of heaven is not for the ‘great.’
In today's sermon from Discovering King Jesus, our series in the book of Matthew, we learn how 3 questions about the kingdom of heaven are answered by this passage.
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The Big Idea: God reveals Christ's glory to encourage Christ's people. Join us in our continuing series in the book of Matthew. Today we observe 3 things about Christ's glory as seen in the Transfiguration.
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The Big Idea: You can't separate the Christ from the cross.
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The Big Idea: Guard against false doctrine.
We invite you to join us for our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn about two doctrinal dangers disciples must guard against.
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The Big Idea: You can't separate the Christ from the cross.
We invite you to join us in our continuing series in the book of Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn 5 connections between Christ and the cross.
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The Big Idea: There is already enough evidence to condemn unbelief.
In Part 80 of our series in Matthew, we explore 2 reasons God rightly condemns unbelief in light of what Jesus has already done.
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The Big Idea:Christ will build His Church.
Please join us today to listen to our continuing series in the book of Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today, we learn 4 mysteries of Church growth.
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The Big Idea: Christ will build His Church.
We invite you to listen today to our series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. In this sermon, we learn 4 mysteries of church growth.
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The Big Idea: God wants worship from a pure heart.
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The Big Idea: Jesus delights in great faith. In our continuing series in the book of Matthew, we learn 6 marks of great faith.
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The Big Idea: Jesus is more than enough for the world.
We invite you to join us in our continuing series in the book of Matthew. Today, we learn 3 reasons that in Jesus, there is more than enough.
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The Big Idea: You can't escape the truth. Join us as we look at six ways to ruin a good day.
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The Big Idea: Keep your eyes on Jesus!
We invite you to listen today as we continue exploring the book of Matthew, in our series, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we will see 9 things that Jesus does when He amazingly walks on the water.
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The Big Idea: the traditions of men are not equal to the commandments of God.
Join us today in our ongoing series in the book of Matthew to learn two definitions and three dangers of tradition.
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The Big Idea: Join us as we learn what it means to keep your eyes on Jesus.
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The Big Idea: Not all caught by the kingdom will be kept.
We invite you to join us today for part 70 of our ongoing series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 things that we see thrown in this parable.
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The Big Idea: The kingdom of heaven is worth everything. In this sermon we learn 3 clues of kingdom value.
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The Big Idea: Unbelief is powerful. We invite you to join us as we continue exploring the book of Matthew in our series, Discovering King Jesus. Today we explore 3 key points about the power of unbelief.
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Big Idea: Jesus is more than enough.
Join us today to learn 3 facets of Jesus that we find when we are in a desolate place.
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Big Idea: The wheat grows together with the weeds. We invite you to join us today for part 66 of our series in the Gospel of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 reasons the wheat grows together with the weeds.
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The Big Idea: God doesn't give the same privileges to everyone. We return to our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus, and invite you to listen as we learn 3 distinctions revealed by the parables.
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The Big Idea: The soil, not the seed, is the problem. We invite you to join us today for our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus, as we learn four responses to hearing the kingdom message.
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The Big Idea: The kingdom of heaven will grow. Join us today in our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 2 surprising characteristics of kingdom growth.
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The Big Idea: The kingdom of heaven will grow.
We invite you to join us for part 68 of Discovering King Jesus, a study of the book of Matthew. Today we learn 2 surprising characteristics of kingdom growth.
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The Big Idea: The signs already given are enough to condemn unbelief.
We invite you to join us today for part 62 of our continuing series in the Gospel of Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn 3 responses to signs.
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Big Idea: Jesus acts with the big picture in view. We invite you to listen to part 59 of Discovering King Jesus - our continuing series in the book of Matthew. Today we learn 4 reasons Jesus orders secrecy about who He is.
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The Big Idea: There’s no neutrality with Jesus. In our series, Discovering King Jesus, in the book of Matthew, Pastor Josh teaches us 2 arguments that correct the Pharisees claim.
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The Big Idea: The heart is a house made for God.
We invite you to join us today for part 63 in our series in the book of Matthew: Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn two "real-estate" realities of the heart.
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The Big Idea: What you say matters. As we continue verse-by-verse through the Gospel of Matthew, Paster Josh teaches us two reasons what you say matters.
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The Big Idea: Jesus fulfills the good heart of the Sabbath Law.
We invite you to join us today for our continuing series in the book of Matthew to learn three things Jesus' opponents admit about Him in relation to the Sabbath.
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The Big Idea: Every Christian is in a position of "greater greatness" than John.
Join us today for part 53 of our continuing series in the book of Matthew to learn 3 reasons we don't appreciate this greatness.
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The Big Idea: You either belong to 'the kingdom of heaven' or to 'this generation'.
We invite you to join us for part 54 of our series, "Discovering King Jesus," in the book of Matthew. Today we learn four characteristics of "this generation."
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The Big Idea: All unrepentance is inexcusable. But some is more inexcusable than others.
We invite you to join us today for our continuing series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we see 3 observations about the opportunities to repent.
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The Big Idea: The privilege of revelation rests with God.
We welcome you to part 56 of our series in the book of Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn how God the Father and God the Son choose those to whom they will give the privilege of revelation.
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The Big Idea: The work of mercy is always lawful (even on the Sabbath).
We invite you to join us as we continue our study of the book of Matthew in our series, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we look at three exemptions God allows in relation to the law and works on the Sabbath.
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The Big Idea: Jesus comes to be first in your life.
Join us today for part 50 of our series in Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn three contenders in which Jesus cuts in front.
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Big Idea: You're either for Jesus, or against Him.
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The Big Idea: Faith persists after Jesus.
Join us today to listen to part 43 of our series, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 4 realities persistent faith embraces.
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There will always be traditions of men that claim to get you closer to God. But if you have Jesus, you can't get any closer to God! And if you have Jesus, you have everything else.
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The Big Idea: God helps those who know they can't help themselves.
We continue our series, Discovering King Jesus, a verse-by-verse study of Matthew and learn four merciful ways Jesus helps the outcast.
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The Big Idea: Jesus can forgive you.
Join us today in our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus, to learn 5 realities about the heart of the Christian message.
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The Big Idea: The business of Jesus is to reign - and the reign of Jesus brings restoration.
Please join us today for part 38 of our ongoing series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn five destructive features of demonic influence (to greater or lesser degrees).
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The Big Idea: Jesus can still the storm.
Join us for part 37 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 reasons Jesus can still the storm.
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The Big Idea: A disciple follows Jesus.
In part 36 of Discovering King Jesus, we look at Matthew 8:18-23 to find 2 realities of following Jesus.
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The Big Idea: Jesus can make you clean.
Join us for part 33 of our continuing series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 7 lessons a leper teaches us about the authority Jesus has to make us clean.
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The Big Idea: God's Word is enough to change anyone's life.
Please join us today for part 34 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 certainties thanks to a centurion.
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The Big Idea: King Jesus came to heal.
Today's sermon is part 35 of our verse-by-verse series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Pastor Josh teaches us 3 important reasons why Jesus came to heal.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: Enter by the narrow gate.
We invite you to join us today for our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn about 2 roads with 3 contrasts.
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The Big Idea: You pursue what you love.
Join us for part #25 of our DISCOVERING KING JESUS series as pastor Josh asks three questions every disciple of Jesus must answer when it comes to prosperity and priorities.
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The Big Idea: Do not worry.
Join us to today for our continuing study of Matthew in our series, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn three propositions about God's providence (His wise, personal, and powerful provision for the future).
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The Big Idea: Don't judge wrongly.
Join us today in our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus in the book of Matthew. Today we learn three ways in which we judge wrongly. *Pastor Josh apologizes for calling Nathan "Samuel." :)
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The Big Idea: God gives good gifts. Join us today in our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus, to learn three lessons from the gifts God gives us.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: What's within bears itself out.
Today we return to our verse-by-verse series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. We invite you to join us today to learn 4 facts about false prophets and how we can discern them.
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The Big Idea: Not everyone with credentials gets to enter.
We invite you to join us today in part 31 of our series in Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn about 3 kinds of credentials presented to enter God's Kingdom and which one will be accepted.
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The Big Idea: Build Wisely!
We invite you to join us today for part 32 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 5 facts about the builders.
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The Big Idea: The Law holds us responsible for our inward attitudes as well as outward acts.
We invite you to join us today in our continuing series, Discovering King Jesus, to learn three ways the Law continues to work for our good.
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The Big Idea: The Law of God holds us responsible for our inward attitudes as well as our outward acts. Today, Pastor Josh teaches us three views of adultery.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: Practice private piety.
We invite you to join us for part 24 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 reasons to practice piety privately instead of parading it publicly.
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The Big Idea: Love as your Father loves.
We invite you to join us for part 23 of our series, "Discovering King Jesus." Today, we learn three realities we must first accept about God's love.
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The Big Idea: Don't get even, give in. We invite you to join us for part 22 of our ongoing series, Discovering King Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Josh teaches us three steps for putting personal righteousness before personal rights.
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The Big Idea: Aim for the Law, not the loopholes.
We invite you to join us for part 21 of our ongoing series in the Gospel of Matthew. Today Pastor Josh teaches us two excuses we use to justify breaking a vow.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: The Law isn’t going anywhere. In our continuing series through the book of Matthew, Pastor Josh teaches us three possible approaches to the Law.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: A kingdom person is a work in progress (We're being made into something).
We invite you to join us today to part 12 of our expositional study of Matthew. Today we learn 3 progressive traits of a kingdom person.
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The Big Idea: You are blessed!
We invite you to join us today to listen to part 11 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today Pastor Josh teaches us the 3 actions Jesus took to benefit those who followed Him.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: A kingdom person is a work in progress. (We’re being made into something!)
We invite you to join us in our ongoing verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. Today, Pastor Josh teaches us two (more) progressive traits of a kingdom person.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: A kingdom person is a work in progress. (We’re being made into something!).
We invite you to join us today for part 15 in our series in Matthew: Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn about 5 questions to clarify the next progressive trait of a kingdom person, the peacemakers.
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The Big Idea: A kingdom person is a work in progress. (We are being made into something!).
We invite you to join us for part 16 of our series, Discovering King Jesus, as we learn about 4 questions to clarify the next progressive trait of a kingdom person.
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The Big Idea: Kingdom people are made to stand out. We invite you to listen as we continue to study verse-by-verse through the book of Matthew, in our series, Discovering King Jesus. Today, we learn two standout traits of kingdom people.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: Follow Jesus
We invite you today to listen to part 10 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn six ways that four men followed Jesus.
"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
The Big Idea: Jesus pleased God.
We invite you to join us today to listen to part 7 of our expository series in Matthew, "Discovering King Jesus". Today we learn about 3 ways that Jesus pleased God when he was baptized by John.
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The Big Idea: Bear good fruit.
We invite you to join us as we continue with our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn about two dead-end detours to good fruit.
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The Big Idea: God's Word can be trusted.
We invite you to join us today for part 8 of our expository series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 ways Jesus trusted God's Word during his temptation in the wilderness.
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The Big Idea: Christ comes to people sitting in darkness.
We invite you to join us in our continuing series in the Gospel of Matthew. Today, Pastor Josh teaches us three ministry movements of Jesus.
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The Big Idea: The way to Jesus is clear to those who come to worship him.
We invite you to listen to part 3 of our verse-by-verse series in Matthew entitled, "Discovering King Jesus." Today we learn about 3 clear directions we should follow as we explore the story of the visit of the Wise Men.
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The Big Idea: What God purposes to pass, He brings to pass.
We invite you to join us today for part 4 of our expositional series in Matthew called, Discovering King Jesus. Today, we learn about 5 "Feats" of Providence.
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The Big Idea: The King is on His way!
We invite you to join us today for part 5 of our series in the book of Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn about three features of John the Baptist's ministry.
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We invite you to join us today for part 2 of our series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today, Matthew teaches us about the origin story of the incarnate Jesus and how God was in total control of his birth.
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The Big Idea: Sons enjoy freedom others don't. We invite you to listen today in our continuing series in the book of Matthew as we learn 2 freedoms Jesus enjoyed as The Son of The King.
The Big Idea: Not all caught by the kingdom will be kept.
We invite you to join us today for part 70 of our ongoing series in Matthew, Discovering King Jesus. Today we learn 3 things that we see thrown in this parable.