Sermons on Matthew
Faith When Life Falls Apart
Faith When Life Falls Apart Ruth 1 “There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” -Corrie ten Boom Faith when life falls apart “Tell people what we have learned here, that there is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” -Corrie ten Boom (The extended quote from ‘The Hiding Place’ spoke by Betsie to her sister Corrie) In the days when the judges ruled in Israel, a severe famine came upon…
Is my Time Well Spent?
I Know Jesus… But do I know Jesus? …Do I Know Jesus?Is my Time Well Spent?How do we spend our time?-Work, Sleep, Entertainment, Phone, Family…How can we truly know Jesus?Examples of those who knew God-Moses – Exodus 24:12-18-David – Psalm 23-The Disciples – Matthew 4:18-22-Paul – Acts 20:7-12-They all prioritized spending time with the LordHow much of your day are you spending with the Lord?-Prayer, worship, listening, praising…God desires to have a relationship with each one of us-John 15:4-James 4:8How…
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life
I AMThe Gospel of John-I AM the Bread of Life (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51)-I AM the Light of the World (John 8:12, John 9:5)-I AM the Gate (John 10:11, 14)-I AM the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14)-I AM the Resurrection and the Life (John:11, 25)-I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)-I AM the True Vine (John 15:1, 5) I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) PASSOVERJesus Washes His Disciple’s Feet “I…
I AM the Bread of Life
I AM WHO I AM I AM the Bread of Life John 6 2 Kings 4:38-44John 6:1-15 Similarities:-Barley bread was used-There were doubters -Great abundance of foodDifferences:-Far more people in the case of Jesus-Less food to work with for Jesus-Authority given I Am the Bread of Life So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. -John…
I AM WHO I AM
Sermon Series: i am Moses and the Burning Bush The Garden of Gethsemane Jesus before the Council “Jesus did not merely show us how to live; He lived the life we could not live and died the death we deserve, so that we might receive the life we could never earn.” Caught in a Storm “Never mistake activity for achievement” John Wooden Do I truly recognize Jesus as the “I AM”? Am I living in a way that reflects this…
When God becomes whatever we want Him to be
Broken People Faithful God Do you choose convenience over faithfulness?Do you choose comfort over obedience? Judges Rebellion – Defeat – Conviction – Deliverance – Peace – Rebellion… RebellionThe Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight.In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 17:6 (NLT) Epilogue of JudgesBible scholars believe these stories were added:-To highlight the spiritual confusion and sinful condition of Israel.-Not necessarily in chronological order Micah’s Idols &…
Chosen by God, Controlled by Flesh
Fearful Faith and a Faithful GodMisplaced Fear/Confidence — Pruning (Spiritual Realignment) — Worship — Faith & Action … Matthew 12:43-45 The Cycle of the book of JudgesRebellion — Defeated — Conviction — Deliverance — Peace … Chosen by God, Controlled by FleshJudges 13-15 Manoah of the Danites (tribe o Dan)-Somewhat of an insignificant tribe-Somewhat of an insignificant manSomewhat of a poor situationThis is just the type of situation God likes to step into! Visited -Twice Manoah’s wife was visited by…
When Ambition Replaces a Calling
Broken People, Faithful God Fearful Faith and a Faithful God Judges 6 & 7 43 “When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. 45 Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And…
Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to change
Broken People, Faithful God – A Journey Through Judges In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 21:25 Themes-Decline / Compromise-Decay / Rebellion-Defeat / Oppression-Repentance-Deliverance / Heroes Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to changeJudges – Chapter 2-Emotional Conviction (Judges 2:1-5)-A Generation away (Judges 2:6-10)-The Cycles of Judges (Judges 2:11-23) Emotional Conviction is NOT REPENTENCE -Judges 2:1-5‘The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight and served the images…
Emmanuel, God with Us
Emmanuel, God with UsIsaiah 7:7-14A Message of Hope…Isaiah 9:1-7 A Light Will Shine…-Do you know what it’s like to walk in darkness?-Do you know what it’s like to live in the land of deep darkness?“Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever” -Isaiah 9:1; Isaiah 9:6-7 What longing do we have?Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:8-20 The Messiah, the King?-Who was the birth announced to?-Where was Jesus born?-Where did he reside?-Who was he born to? Emmanuel; God is…
Article 13: Love and Nonresistance
What We Believe Matthew 5:38-48Romans 12:18-21 Summary: We believe that it is the will of God for Christians to show Christ-like love to everyone and to do all that we can to live in peace with others. “The sword is ordained of God outside the perfection of Christ.” Schleitheim Confession (1527) Questions: “23 But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not…
Article 12: Discipleship and Nonconformity
Article 12. Discipleship and NonconformitySummary:We believe that Christians are not to be conformed to the world but should seek to conform to Christ in every aspect of life. Two Kingdoms Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 4:17-32 Darkness Light-Lying -Speak Truth-Uncontrolled Anger -Peace / Calmness-Stealing -Hard…