FBC Carson: Recent Episodes
Fellowship Bible Church
The Sermon Library and Audio Blog of Fellowship Bible Church in Carson City, Nevada. We focus on solid biblical exposition, defending the truth of the Gospel, and exposing false doctrine.
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The Vanity of a Rich but Unsatisfied Soul (1-6)
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The Vanity of Feeding the "Body" and Starving the Soul (7-9)
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The Vanity of Ignoring Man's True Good (10-12)
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It is Vain to Hope in Government (8-9)
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It is Vain to Hope in Gold (10-17)
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It is Good to Hope in the God who Gives (18-20)
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The Vanity of Worshipping God Hastily (1-3)
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The Vanity of Worshipping God Fearlessly (4-7)
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The Vanity of Toiling in Envious Competition (4-6)
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The Vanity of Toiling in Selfish Isolation (7-12)
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The Vanity of Toiling for the Highest Achievement (13-16)
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The Vanity of Corrupt Human Justice and Power (3:16, 4:1-3)
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The Moral Inconsistency of Naturalism (3:18-22)
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The Certainty and Consistency of God's Justice and Power (3:17)
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Our Existence is Full of Temporary Times and Seasons (1-8)
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God's Existence is Eternal and Unchanging (9-15)
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What Forgiving from the Heart Looks Like (21-27)
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What Refusing to Forgive from the Heart Looks Like (28-30)
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The Fruit of Refusing to Forgive from the Heart (31-35)
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The Preacher's Pursuit of Purpose Through Pleasure (1-3)
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The Vain Objects of Pleasure Under the Sun (3-8)
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The Preacher's Conclusion: Pleasure is Vanity (9-11)
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Wisdom is Vanity Because it Cannot Straighten the World (1:12-15)
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Wisdom is Vanity Because it Cannot Satisfy the Soul (1:16-18)
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Wisdom is Vanity Because it Cannot Escape Death (2:12-17)
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The Vanity of Human Existence (3-4)
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The Vanity of Natural Cycles (5-7)
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The Vanity of Life Under the Sun (8-11)
"Israel" in the Old Testament
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The Origin of "Israel"
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The Nation of "Israel"
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The Kingdom and Exile of "Israel"
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The Danger of Boasting in the Flesh (11-13)
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The Beauty of Boasting in the Cross (14-18)
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Boasting in the Cross Magnifies Christ (14)
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Boasting in the Cross Acknowledges Our New Life (14-15)
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Boasting in the Cross Makes Us Willing to Suffer (17)
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Boasting in the Cross Makes Christ the Center of Our Unity (18)
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The Resurrection Means that Death is Defeated (1-10)
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The Resurrection Means that There is an End to Grief (11-18)
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The Resurrection Means that Christians Have a Mission (19-23)
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The Resurrection Means that Doubters are Called to Faith (24-31)
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord (John 12:12-15)
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Jesus is The Blessed King of Israel (12-13)
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Jesus is The Humble King of Peace (14-15)
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The Fruit of the Spirit Leads to the Fulfillment of the Law (23)
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The Fruit of the Spirit Leads to the Crucifixion of the Flesh (24)
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The Spirit-Led Life vs. The Flesh-Led Life (25-26)
4 Reasons Why We Should Pray
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Prayer is Commanded
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Prayer is Essential for Our Spiritual Health
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Prayer Aligns Our Will with God's
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Prayer is Powerful
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Defining Gentleness & Self-Control
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God’s Gentleness & Self-Control
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Gentleness in Our Lives
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Self-Control in Our Lives
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Defining Faithfulness
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God’s Faithfulness
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Our Faithfulness to God
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Our Faithfulness to People
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Defining Kindness and Goodness
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God’s Kindness and Goodness
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Living in Kindness and Goodness
1.Joy
1.The Definition of Joy
2.The Source of Joy
3.Obstacles to Joy
2.Peace
1.Defining Peace
2.The Source of Peace
3.The Directions of Peace
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“Fruit” Describes Christ-like Character
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The Spirit Produces “Fruit”
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We Participate in Producing “Fruit”
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The Works of the Flesh
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The Sexual Works of the Flesh
- The Doxological Works of the Flesh
- The Relational Works of the Flesh
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The “Celebrational” Works of the Flesh
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The Warning of Eternal Loss
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The Call to Walk by the Spirit (v.16)
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The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit (17)
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The Change from Law to Spirit (18)
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The Eternal God (1-2)
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The Sovereign God (3-6)
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The Just God (7-10)
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The Merciful God (11-17)
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Mary Receives Her Son (1-7)
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The Shepherds Receive Good News (8-12)
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God Receives Glory (13-20)
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Christ Comes To Reign (67-71)
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Christ Comes to Sanctify (72-75)
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Christ Comes to Save (76-79)
God's Promised Savior:
The Lord Magnified Through the Birth of Christ (Luke 1:39-56)
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The Lord Magnified: Mary Blessed Through the Birth of Christ (46-50)
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The Lord Magnified: The World Turned Upside Down Through the Birth of Christ (51-53)
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The Lord Magnified: Covenant Promises Fulfilled Through the Birth of Christ (54-55)
God's Promised Savior: A Greater Faith and a Greater Son
(Luke 1:5-38)
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Two Recipients of Promise: Zechariah and Mary (5-7, 26-27)
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Two Sons of Promise: John and Jesus (8-17, 28-33)
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Two Responses to Promise: Disbelief and Faith (18-25, 34-38)
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The Action of Thanksgiving
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The Recipient of Thanksgiving
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The Occasion of Thanksgiving
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The Assurance of Thanksgiving
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The Wrong Use of Freedom (13)
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The Right Use of Freedom (13)
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The Fulfillment of the Law (14)
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The Effect of Misusing Freedom (15)
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The Key of Obeying the Truth (7-9)
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The Key of Confidence in the Lord (10)
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The Key of The Cross’s Offense (11)
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The Key of Hating Evil (12)
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The Key of Obeying the Truth (7-9)
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The Key of Confidence in the Lord (10)
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The Key of The Cross’s Offense (11)
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The Key of “Imprecation” (12)
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Stand Firm in Gospel Freedom (1)
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Don’t Fall from Gospel Grace (2-4)
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Be Identified by Gospel Fruit (5-6)
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Our Former Slavery to Elementary Principles (1-3)
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Our Redemption: Accomplished by the Son (4-5)
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Our Adoption: Confirmed by the Spirit (6-7)
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Our Heavenly Identity: Sons with Christ (25-26)
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Our Baptismal Identity: United with Christ (27)
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Our Earthly Identity: Subject to Christ (28)
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Our Covenant Identity: Fulfilled in Christ (29)
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The Law Preserved the Nation of Israel (19-20)
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The Law Revealed Sin, the Need for The Spirit, and Faith (21-22)
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The Law Teaches About the Savior We Need (23-24)
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The Unchangeable Nature of God’s Covenant with Abraham (v.15)
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The True Heir of God’s Covenant with Abraham (v.16)
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The Relationship of the Mosaic Law to God’s Covenant with Abraham (v.17-18)
1.The Curse of Relying on Works for Justification (v.10-12)
2.The Blessing of Relying on the Work of Christ for Justification (v.13-14)
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Abraham’s Righteousness Came Through Faith (v.6)
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Abraham’s Children are Those of Faith (v.7-8)
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Abraham’s Blessing is for Those with Faith (v.9)
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Growing in confidence requires examining the reality of our faith.
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Growing in confidence means knowing the difference between true and false faith.
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Growing in confidence is helped by knowing you’re not alone in your struggle with sin and guilt.
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Growing in confidence is nurtured when we practice the following habits.
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Growing in confidence is aided by an awareness of some important truths.
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Who Has Bewitched You? (v.1)
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How Did You Receive the Spirit? (v.2)
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How Are You Being Perfected? (v.3)
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Were Your Experiences in Vain? (v.4)
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Where Does The Spirit Work Miracles? (v.5)
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Justification by Works Nullifies the Grace of God
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Justification by Works Empties the Cross of Christ
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The Christian Life is Lived in the Body
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The Christian Life is Lived by Faith in The Son of God
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The Christian Has Been Crucified with Christ: We Have Union With Christ
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The Christian’s Old Self Has Died: We Are Not Who We Once Were
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The Christian Is Filled with Christ: We Have a New Life Through Christ
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Setting Aside the Law Does Not Promote Sin (17)
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Rebuilding the Law Makes One a Transgressor (18)
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Dying to the Law Means Living to God (19)
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Condemned By Hypocrisy (11)
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Fear Brings Hypocrisy (12)
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Hypocrisy Produces Hypocrisy (13)
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Compromise Is Hypocrisy (14)
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Paul’s Gospel Set Forth (1-3)
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Paul’s Gospel Challenged (4-5)
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Paul’s Gospel Confirmed (6-8)
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Paul’s Gospel Sent Out (9-10)
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Paul’s Gospel: A Message of God’s Design (11-12)
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Paul’s Rebellion: The Persecution of God’s Church (13-14)
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Paul’s Conversion: The Display of Sovereign Grace (15- 17)
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Paul’s Ministry: The Occasion for God’s Glory (18-24)
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The Definition of People Pleasing
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The Danger of People Pleasing
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The Dichotomy of People Pleasing
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The Solution to People Pleasing
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The Galatians’ Desertion for Another Gospel (6-7)
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The Judgement On Those Preaching Another Gospel (8-9)
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God Graciously Forgives His People’s Sin (18)
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God Compassionately Removes His People’s Sin (19)
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God Faithfully Keeps His Covenant Through Christ (20)
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The Remnant’s Return (11-13)
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The Remnant’s Prayer (14)
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The Remnant’s Deliverance (15-17)
5 Hopeless Results if Christ Hasn't Been Raised:
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Our faith is in vain (14)
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The Gospel is false (15-16)
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We are still in our sins (17)
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There is no life after death (18)
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Christians are fools (19)
5 Hope-Filled Realities Since Christ Has Been Raised:
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We have hope of Resurrection (21)
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We have hope of Forgiveness (22)
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We have hope of Christ's Return (23)
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We have hope of Evil's Eradication (24-25)
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We have hope of Death's Defeat (26)
- God Restores His Fallen People (8)
- God Justifies His Sinful People (9)
- God Delivers His Disgraced People (10)
Evening Service 4/6/2025
The Christian's Relationship to the 10 Commandments
The Introduction to the 10 Commandments
The First Commandment
- Don’t Look to People for Good (1-4)
- Don’t Look to People for Security (5-6)
- Look to God for Everything (7)
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Man’s Futile Works (6-7)
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God’s Righteous Requirement (8)
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Sin’s Earned Punishment (9-16)
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The Problem: The People Have Broken the Covenant of the Lord (1-2)
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The Cause: The People Have Grown Weary of the Lord (3)
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The Solution: Remember the Redemption of the Lord (4-5)
- The Protectors of the Church (5-6)
- The Power of the Church (7-9)
- The Purification of the Church (10-14)
- The Punishment of the Rebellious (15)
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God Will Gather His People (6-8)
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God Will Rescue His People (9-10)
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God Will Protect His People (11-13)
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God Will Gather His People (6-8)
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God Will Rescue His People (9-10)
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God Will Protect His People (11-13)
- The Preeminence of God’s Dwelling Place
- The People of God’s Dwelling Place
- The Peace of God’s Dwelling Place
- The Provision of God’s Dwelling Place
- The Perpetuity of God’s Dwelling Place
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Justice vs. Corruption (1-5)
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True Teaching vs. False Teaching (6-8)
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Repentance vs. Presumption (9-12)
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The Shepherd King Opposes Oppressors (1-5)
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The Shepherd King Rebukes False Prophets (6-11)
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The Shepherd King Gathers and Leads (12-13)
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The Absolute Power of God (2-6)
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The Awful Idolatry of Man (5)
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The Approaching Judgment on Sin (6-16)
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Defining Depression
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The Experience of Depression (v.1-4)
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The Thinking of Depression (v. 5-9)
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The Help for Depression (v.10-20)
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The Nature of Anger
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The Cause of Anger (1-2)
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The Effects of Anger (2-3)
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The Cure for Anger
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Our Shepherd’s Good Provision (1-3)
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Our Shepherd’s Constant Comfort (4)
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Our Shepherd’s Eternal Blessing (5-6)
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God Gives Light to Those in Darkness (2)
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God Gives Joy to Those In Despair (3)
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God Gives Freedom to The Oppressed (4-5)
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God Gives a Child to Those Seeking His Kingdom (6-7)
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The Authority: Jesus Christ (v.18)
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The Commission: Go and Make Disciples (v.19)
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The Target: All Nations (v.19)
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The Method: Baptizing and Teaching (v.19-20)
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The Authority: Jesus Christ (v.20)
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We Have This Treasure (7)
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We Are Given Over To Death (8-12)
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We Have The Same Spirit Of Faith (13-15)
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We Don’t Lose Heart (16-18)
- Jesus Has Been Given All Authority
- Jesus Has Been Given All Authority In Heaven
- Jesus Has Been Given All Authority On Earth
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The Reality of the Resurrection (1-7)
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The Women’s Response to the Resurrection (8-10)
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The Religious Leaders’ Response to the Resurrection (11-15)
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The Tomb is Guarded (62-66)
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The Son Descends into Sheol
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The Son Proclaims and Leads Forth
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The Son of God Revealed (51-54)
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The Son of God Forsaken (40-50)
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The Son of God Buried (55-61)
- Jesus Chooses to Suffer; God’s Wisdom Brings Salvation (32-38)
- Jesus Chooses to Be Destroyed; God’s Wisdom Brings New Worship (39-40)
- Jesus Chooses to Be Cursed; God’s Wisdom Brings Redemption (41-44)
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Jesus’s Humility before Pilate (11-14)
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Jesus’s Humility before the Crowds (15-26)
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Jesus’s Humility before the Soldiers (27-31)
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Peter’s Godly Sorrow (Mt 26:69-75)
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Judas’s Worldly Sorrow (Mt 27:1-5)
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The Leader’s Lack of Sorrow (Mt 27:5-10)
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The Savior on Trial (57-62)
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The Savior Gives His Verdict (63-64)
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The Savior is Sentenced to Death (65-68)
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Judas Chooses Betrayal (46-50)
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A Disciple Chooses Violence (51-52)
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Jesus Chooses Suffering (53-56)
1.The Institution of the Lord’s Supper (Mt 26:26-29)
2.The Nature of the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 10:14-17, 11:17-34)
3.The Practice of the Lord’s Supper
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The Passover’s Prepared (17-19)
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A Disciple’s Betrayal Predicted (20-25)
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A Disciple’s Denial Predicted (30-35)
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The Coming Crucifixion: Evil Men Fulfill God’s Plan (1-5)
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The Anointing of Jesus: A Disciple Gives to Christ (6-13)
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The Scheme of Judas: A Disciple Gains from Christ (14-16)
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The Condemnation of the Goats (41)
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The Goats Cursed Under the Law (42-45)
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The Eternal Destination of All People (46)
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The Authority of Jesus to Judge (31-33)
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The Grace of God in Choosing His Sheep (34)
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The Good Works of the Sheep (35-40)
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The Disciple’s Stewardship (14-18)
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The Faithful Servant’s Reward (19-23)
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The Unfaithful Servant’s Condemnation (24-30)
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The Wise and Foolish Virgins: A Mixed Church (1-4)
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The Groom’s Arrival: Christians Called to Account (5-9)
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The Feast: Some Will be In, Some Will be Out (10-12)
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The Return of Christ Cannot be Foreseen (36)
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The Return of Christ Will Catch People Unaware (37-44)
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The Return of Christ Will Reveal Faithful and Wicked Servants (45-51)
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The Abomination of Desolation (15)
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Instructions for the Day of Destruction (16-28)
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The Coming of the Son of Man (29-31)
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Look for the Signs (32-35)
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Jerusalem’s Desolation (23:37-24:2)
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The Disciples’ Questions (24:3)
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Jesus’s Answer to the Disciples’ 1st Question Pt 1 (24:4-14)
Truth #1: There is Salvation in No One Else
Truth #2: Our God is a God of Relationship
Truth #3: Believers Overcome by the Blood of the Lamb
Truth #4: For the Believer in Christ, Obedience is a Privilege, not a Burden
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Judgement on Those Who Shut the Doors to Heaven (13-14)
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Judgement on Those Who Lead Others to Hell (15)
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Judgement on Those Who Find Loopholes for Sin (16-22)
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Judgement on Those Who Neglect God’s Weighty Commands (23-24)
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Judgement on Those Who Shut the Doors to Heaven (13-14)
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Judgement on Those Who Lead Others to Hell (15)
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Judgement on Those Who Find Loopholes for Sin (16-22)
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Judgement on Those Who Neglect God’s Weighty Commands (23-24)
- Man-Centered Religion is Hypocritical (1-3)
2 .Man-Centered Religion is Burdensome (4)
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Man-Centered Religion Seeks Recognition (5-7)
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God-Centered Religion Listens to God (8-10)
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God-Centered Religion Pursues Humility (11-12)
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The Challenge of Christian Contentment
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The Circumstances of Christian Contentment
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The Cause of Christian Contentment
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The Core of Christian Contentment
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The Test: What is the Greatest Command? (34-36)
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The First Answer: Love God Above All (37-38)
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The Second Answer: Love Your Neighbor (39)
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The Summary: All Depends on These Two (40)
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Where Does Jesus’s Authority Come From? (23-24)
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Where Did John’s Baptism Come From? 25-27)
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Which Son Obeyed? (28-32)
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The Faith of the Women (1-9)
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The Doubt of the Disciples (10-11)
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The Marveling of Peter (12)
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The Lord Purifies the Temple (12-13)
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The Lord Heals in the Temple (14)
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The Lord Receives Praise in the Temple (15-16)
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A Mother’s Presumptuous Request for Power (20-22)
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The Savior’s Necessary Cup of Suffering (17-19, 22-23)
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A Corrective Towards Christlike Humility (24-28)
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The Parable: The Master Calls When He Chooses (1-7)
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The Parable: The Master Pays What He Chooses (8-16)
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The Applicationof the Parable: Do Not Begrudge the Generosity of God
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The Nature of Marriage (1-5)
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The Departure of Divorce (6-9)
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The Service of Singleness (10-12)
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A Question about the Limits of Forgiveness (21-22)
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A Picture of Incredible Forgiveness (23-27)
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A Picture of Incredible Unforgiveness (28-30)
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A Warning for Unforgiving People (31-35)
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The Prompting of Church Discipline (15)
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The Process of Church Discipline (15-17)
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The Power of Church Discipline (18)
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The Prayerful Purpose of Church Discipline (19-20)
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The Command: Don’t Despise Disciples (10)
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The Parable: Seek Straying Disciples (11-13)
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The Reason: God Loves His Disciples (14)
1.True Disciples of Christ Bestow Gifts of Grace By Grace
2.True Disciples of Christ are Sent by Grace, Redeeming Grace
3.True Disciples of Christ Disciple Obedience by Grace
4.True Disciples of Christ Glorify God by Grace
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The Census: God Keeps His Work (1-5)
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The Birth: God Sends a Savior (6-7)
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The Angel: God Gives Good News (8-12)
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The Heavenly Host: God Receives the Glory (13-14)
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The Shepherds: God Receives the Glory (15-20)
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The First Gift: Redemption Through Christ (68-71)
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The Second Gift: A Fulfilled Covenant Through Christ (72-75)
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The Third Gift: Mercy for Sinners Through Christ (76-79)
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The Promise of A Savior’s Birth (26-33)
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The Promise of A Miraculous Conception (34-37)
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The Promises are Believed and Received (38)
1.The Fall (1-22)
- Spiritual and Relational Effects
- Physical Effects
2.The Promise (15)
- The Promise of Restored Friendship with God
- The Promise of a Redeemer’s Birth
- The Promise of Satan’s Defeat
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The Temple Tax Requested (24-25)
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The Sons of the King Exempted (25-26)
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The Offense Freely Avoided (27)
1.The Son of Man in the Hands of Men- Sin Revealed (22)
2.The Son of Man in the Grip of Death- Sin Atoned For (23)
3.The Son of Man in the Triumph of Life- Sin Defeated (23)
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The Father’s Request and the Disciples’ Failure (14-16)
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Jesus’s Indignation and Perfect Success (17-18)
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The Disciples’ Lack of Faith, Fasting, and Prayer (19-21)
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The Plan: The Savior Must Suffer and Die (21)
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The Protest: Peter Rebukes the Savior (22)
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The Problem: Man Resists God’s Thoughts (23)
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The Divine Doctrine of the Church (17)
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The Apostolic Foundation of the Church (18)
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The Triumphant Victory of the Church (18)
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The Spiritual Ministry of the Church (19)
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Unbelief: Puts God on Trial (1-4)
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Earthly-Mindedness: Misses Spiritual Truth (5-10)
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False Teaching: Contaminates God’s People (11-12)
Matt. 15:21-39
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A Canaanite Woman's Persistent Faith (21-28)
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Jesus's Feast for Gentile Crowds (29-39)
- The Disciples’ Trouble; Jesus’s Solitude (22-24)
- The Disciples’ Fear; Jesus’s Presence (25-27)
- Peter’s Test; Jesus’s Command (28-29)
- Peter’s Doubt; Jesus’s Rescue (30-31)
- The Disciples’ Worship; Jesus’s Power (32-36)
Matt. 14:1-21
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Herod: A Depraved and Destructive King (1-12)
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Jesus: A Good and Generous King (13-21)
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Deliverance Originates with God Alone; Submit to His Sovereign Grace
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Your Security and Protection is In God Alone; Know that You will Not be Greatly Shaken
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The World Only Seeks Your Demise; Dwell on the Attributes of God Alone
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Your Soul will Ache from the Attack; Set Your Heart on God Alone
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God is Love and Powerful; The Wicked Will be Paid by God Alone
Psalms 122: 1-9
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A Delight in Corporate Worship (1-2)
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A Gathered Reflection of Redemption (3-5)
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A Committed Prayer for Peace (6-9)
1.God’s Revelation in Nature (1-6)
2.God’s Revelation in Scripture (7-11)
3.David’s Response to Revelation (12-14)
- The Blessing of Forgiven Sin (1-2)
- The Effect of Hidden Sin (3-4)
- The Necessity of Confession Sin (5)
- The Way for Sinners (6-9)
- The Blessing of Forgiven Sin (10-11)
1.Sharing the Treasure of the Kingdom (v51-52)
2.Rejecting the Prophet of the Kingdom (v53-58)
1.The Parable of the Mustard Seed (v.31-32)
- The Kingdom Grows
2.The Parable of the Leaven (v.33)
- The Kingdom Spreads
1.The Parables Give (v.10-12)
2.The Parables Conceal (v.13-15)
3.The Parables Bless (v.16-17; 34-35)
1.The Demand from an Unbelieving Generation (38)
2.The Sign for an Unbelieving Generation (39-40)
3.The Condemnation on an Unbelieving Generation (41-42)
4.The Condition of an Unbelieving Generation (43-45)
- We Reveal Our Hearts Through Our Words (v.33-35)
- We are Accountable to God for Our Words (v.36-37)
- Christ Dies and Rises to Destroy the Devil (14)
- Christ Dies and Rises to Deliver His People (15)
- The Sabbath: A Day of Rest & Worship
- The Sabbath: A Covenantal Sign
- The Sabbath: A Reminder of Redemption
- The Sabbath: Broken by Israel
1.The Father Reveals & Conceals the Gospel (25-26)
2.The Son Chooses to Reveal the Father (27)
Matthew 11:28-30
1.Christ’s Invitation to Sinners (28-29)
2.Christ’s Heart for Sinners (29)
3.Christ’s Promise to Sinners (29-30)
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John: Preparing the Way of the Lord (7-10)
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John: Preceding the Day of the Lord (11-15)
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John and Jesus: Rejected by their Generation (16-19)
Hebrews 10:19-25
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Christians have Confidence (19-20)
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Christians have a Mediate (21)
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Christians are to Draw Near (22)
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Christians are to be Unwavering (23)
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Christians are to Stir Up One Another (24)
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Christians are Not to Neglect Meeting Together (25)
Should We Look for Another? (Mt 11:2-6)
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John’s Messianic Confusion (v2-3)
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Jesus’s Messianic Confirmation (v4-6)
Whoever would be Jesus's disciple
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Must Lose their Life for Christ's Sake (vs 39)
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Must Recieve Christ's Messengers (vs 40-42)
Whoever would be Jesus’s disciple…
1.Must Love Him Above All (v34-37)
2.Must Take Up Their Cross and Follow (v38)
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The Son of God is Sent (Luke 2:1-7)
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God's Son is Proclaimed (Luke 2:8-14)
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God's Son is Sought (Luke 2:15-20)
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God's Son is Savior (Luke 2:21)
Matthew 10:26-33
1.Fear Not: God Reveals (v26-27)
2.Fear Not: God Guards (v28-31)
3.Fear Not: Christ Confesses (v32-33)
Matthew 10: 1-15
1.The Identity of the Disciples (1-4)
2.The Mission of the Disciples (5-10)
3.The Response to the Disciples (11-15)
Romans 11:36
- Salvation is From God
- Salvation is Through God
- Salvation is to God’s Glory
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Christ is Our Only Mediator (1 Tim 2:5)
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Christ is Our Only Intercessor (Heb 7:25)
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Christ is Our Only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6)
(I)The Authority of Scripture
A.In Its Author (2 Tim 3:16)
B.In Its Clarity (Ps 19:7-8)
C.Over Tradition (Mk 7:5-13)
(II) The Sufficiency of Scripture
A.To Save (2 Tim 3:15)
B.To Instruct (2 Tim 3:16)
- To Sanctify (2 Tim 3:17)
Matthew 9:35-38
1.Christ’s Compassion for the Lost (v.35-36)
2.Christ’s Call to Evangelism (v.37-38)
Matthew 8:28-34
1.The Demons Possess (v.28-29)
2.The Son of God Delivers (v.30-32)
3.The People Reject (v.33-34)
Matthew 8:22-27
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The Disciples Fear the Great Storm (Mt. 8:22-25)
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Jesus Commands Great Calm (Mt. 8:26)
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Jesus Demands Great Fear (Mt. 8:27)
Matthew 8:14-17
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The Messiah Heals Peter's Mother in Law
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The Messiah Heals the Crowds
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The Messiah Heals His People
Mathew 7:24-29
- Hearing and Doing (v.24-25)
- Hearing and Not Doing (v.26-27)
- The Authority of The One Speaking (v.28-29)
1.The Features of False Prophets (v.15)
2.The Fruits of False Prophets (v.16-18)
3.The Fate of False Prophets (v.19-20)
Matthew 7:7-11
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The Disciple's Call to Seek the Kingdom (v7-8)
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The Father's Character in Giving the Kingdom (v9-11)
1.Life is More Than Material Things (v. 25)
2.You are God’s Most Precious Creation (v. 26)
3.Anxiety Accomplishes Nothing (v. 27)
4.You Have an Immortal Soul (v. 28-30)
5.Your Heavenly Father Knows What You Need (v. 31-32)
6.God’s Kingdom is of Greatest Value (v. 33)
7.God Will Guide Tomorrow (v. 34)
Jesus and the Defeat of Death
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Jesus Defeats Death by Dying
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Jesus Defeats Death by Rising
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Jesus Defeats Death by Returning
Your treasure and Your Heart (19-21)
Your Treasure and Your Eye (22-23)
Your Treasure and Your Master (24)
Matthew 6:11-15
- Pray for Your Material Needs to be Met (v. 11)
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Pray for the Forgiveness of Sin (v. 12, 14-15)
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Pray for Help to Overcome Temptation (v. 13)
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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The practice and reward of hypocritical religion (v 1-2, 5, 16)
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The practice and reward of humble religion (v 3-4, 6, 17-18)
Matthew 5:33-37
- Oaths and the Old Testament (v.33)
- Don’t Swear by Anything (v.34-36)
- Let Your Word Be Enough (v.37)
Matthew 5:31-32
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The Culture of Divorce (v.31)
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The Cause of Divorce (v.32)
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The Consequence of Divorce (v.32)
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The Word Fulfilled (17)
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The Word Accomplished (18)
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The Word Taught (19)
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The Word's Righteousness (20)
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The Timing of God's Redemption
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The Nature of God's Redemption
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The Gift of God's Redemption
What is Godly righteousness and what are the characteristics of those who hunger and thirst for it?
Matthew 5:1-12
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What are The Beatitudes?
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What is True Blessedness?
a. The Blessedness of Grace in Salvation
b. The Blessedness of Obedience to God
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Biblical Joy is Found Through Treasuring the Lord (1-6)
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Biblical Joy is Found Through Resting in the Lord (7-11)
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The King Teaches and Preaches (v 23)
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The King Heals the Sick (v 23-24)
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The King Draws a Crowd (v 25)
Matthew 4:18-22
The King Chooses His Disciples (18, 21)
The King Calls His Disciples (19, 21)
The Disciples Follow the King (20, 22)
Matthew Ch4 v1-11
The King Goes to be Tempted (v1-2)
The King Endures Temptation (v3-10)
The King Overcomes Temptation (v11)
Title: The King’s Substitutionary Sonship
Passage: Matthew 3:13-17
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
- The King is Baptized for His People (13-15)
- The King is Annointed as God’s son (16-17)
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The King's Herald Comes (v 1-6)
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The King's Opponent's Rebuked (v 7-10)
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The King's Work Foretold (v 11-12)
Matthew 2:13-23
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The true King in Egypt (v 13-15)
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The false king's rage (v 16-18)
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The true King's exodus (v 17-23)
Title: A Tale of Two Kings Pt 1
Passage: Matthew 2:1-12
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
- The True King is Sought (1-2)
- The False King is Troubled (3-8)
- The True King is Worshipped (9-12)
Title: Four Callings of a Maturing Church
Passage: Ephesians 4:15-16
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
Title: The Birth of the Savior-King
Passage: Matthew 1:18-25
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
Covering the Apostolic period (from about 33AD to 100AD), looking at persecution and martrydom in the lives of men and women such as Ignatius and Polycarp.
Title: Jesus's Genealogy Part 2
Passage: Matthew 1:6-12
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
Title: Jesus's Genealogy Part 1
Passage: Matthew 1:1-6
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom
Preacher: Dan Ruben
Title: The Beginning of Matthew's Gospel
Passage: Matthew
Series: Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom.
Preacher: Dan Ruben
Title: The Lord’s Prayer Pt 2
Passage: Matthew 6:11-13
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
- Our Material Needs Met (v11)
- Our Sins Forgiven (v12)
- Our Temptations Overcome (v13)
Title: The Lord’s Prayer Pt 1
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
1) God’s Worship (v9)
2) God’s Kingdom (v10a)
3) God’s Will (v10b)
Title: The Practice of Prayer
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
- Pray Constantly
- Pray Perseveringly
- Pray Simply
- Pray Privately
- Pray Corporately
Title: Posture of Prayer
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
- Pray in Faith (James 1:5-8)
- Pray Unselfishly (James 4:1-10)
- Pray Without Pretense (Matthew 6:5-6)
Title: Praying in the Spirit
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
Title: Praying Through Christ
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
Points:
- As Our Access Point
- As Our High Priest
- In His Name
Title: Praying to the Father
Sub-title: N/A
Passage: Selective Passages
Series: Prayer: Talking with God
Preacher: Dan Ruben
-Definition of prayer-
The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
Points:
Two Big Truths:
We Pray to the Father as His Children
The Father Hears & Answers
Points:
-Definition of prayer- The Expression of Holy Desires to the Father in the name of Christ, Which the Spirit produces from a Regenerated Heart!
-Pray these type of Prayers:
- Supplication
- Intercession
- Thanksgiving
- Lament
- Confession
- Imprecation
Why we Pray:
- Prayer is a Command
- Prayer is Powerful
- Prayer is Heard
Pastor Dan's Sermon Notes: Link
Title: Acts of Grace - Six Truths of Grace Giving
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8-9
Preacher: Curtis Ecklund
Points:
- Truth 1: Grace Giving is an Act of Grace
- Truth 2: Grace Giving is Grace from Grace
- Truth 3: Grace Giving is Grace Proven Love
- Truth 4: Grace Giving is Willing Grace
- Truth 5: Grace Giving is Grace from the Heart
- Truth 6: Grace Giving is Glorifying Grace