Big Idea: Either you will build your lives upon Jesus as your cornerstone, or you will be crushed by him. The Parable as a History of Israel Israel’s History with the ProphetsIsrael’s Rejection of...

Big Idea: Submit to Jesus’ authority as the King from heaven or be exposed as a false authority. The King’s Authority Questioned (1–2) The King’s Question of “A...

Big Idea: Absorb what drives Jesus’ grief and anger to experience true peace and pure worship Jesus’ Grief John 11:35 What made Jesus sob and wail? Jesus’...

Introduction Two considerations Misplaced Expectations Worthy of Praise and Unworthy of Rejection Big Idea: Follow and Worship the Humble and Hated King ...

Luke addresses three kinds of thinking Big Idea: Luke tells us the account of an unlikely convert that beckons us to receive Christ and find others who are unlikely to receive him. An U...

Main Idea:Behold the Savior and His Salvation and cry out to Him! Do you see Jesus? See the Suffering Savior and trust in Him Luke 18:31-34 See the salvation of the King of kings...

Main Idea: A disciple of Christ not only possesses eternal life but is possessed by eternal life. Two Questions: Do I Possess Eternal Life?Looking for LifePossessed by What We PossessSovereign Grace of ...

Proposition: The spiritual posture necessary to enter the kingdom is humble helplessness. Evidence 1: The context Evidence 2: Christ’s teaching Evidence 3: The Gospel of Grace....

Main Idea: Christ was born to help—go to him for help 1. Why you must go to him for help He came to die with us (2:14)He came to destroy Satan’s tyranny (2:14)He came to free us from the fear of death...

Be exalted as a trophy of mercy! The Problem (v9) The Parable (v10–14a) The Point (v14b) ...

Big Idea: Jesus calls us to be confident and faithful in prayer until He returns Don’t be discouraged in prayer Ephesians 6:18-20 Be confident in the Judge of Heaven and Earth Genesis 18:25...

Main Idea: Three ways to be prepared for the return of Christ the Judge Look with the right perspective (20–30) Daniel 7:13–14 Guard your affections (31–33) 1 John 2:15–17 Be sober-mi...

Watch Sermon With Presentation Here Roles & Limits of State, Church, Family When to say, “we must obey God rather than men”Acts 5:29 1 ...

Luke gives us two considerations to urge us to leave the company of the condemned and come to Jesus in authentic faith. 1. Consider those who are granted mercy by God but still not saved 2. Consider those ...

Luke 11:1-4 is a lesson from Jesus on how to pray. But before looking at his lesson, let’s take time to see Jesus’ prayer life in action by asking two questions: How did Jesus prioritize prayer? What was his purpose in prayer?...

Main Idea: Disciples must have the mindset of a slave if they are to succeed in their Kingdom pilgrimage. Outline: The Picture: The Master's Place Over the Slave (verses 7–9) The Practice: The Sl...

Inevitable Snares v1-2Indomitable Community v3-4Indispensable Faith v5-6...

God gave us the Bible so we could be transformed into people who are like his Son. How does this transformation take place? It’s a daily process of becoming what we have already been made in Christ, of putting off the old and putting on the new....

Cultural Narrative about the love of Money (16:19-21)The Heavenly Narrative about Love of Money (16:22-26)The Unbelief Caused by the Love of Money (16:27-31)...

Intro: Four forceful challenges to money lovers so that your first love would be Jesus Christ the merciful and gracious Rethink how you justify yourselfRethink the barriers you set upRethink what really endu...

Scriptures: Titus 2:1-8; Psalm 71Three keys to being a faithful disciple as we age Expose the lies about agingPrepare for the truths about agingDon’t retire from ma...

Introduction Main Idea: Four questions to help evaluate your enjoyment of God and his gifts. 1. Have you answered the ultimate question of where your greatest affection lies? Do you love t...

Introduction Main Idea: Do your work as service to Christ! Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord. It is the Lord Christ you serve. 1. See work as a ...

Outline: The Foundation of Effective Ministry in the ChurchThe Structure of Effective Ministry in the ChurchThe Aim of Effective Ministry in the ChurchThe Hindrances to Effective Ministry in the Church...

Sermon Notes: Main Idea: Faithful disciples live with Jesus, learn from Jesus, look like Jesus and love like Jesus.“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - Matthew 4:19 Faithful disciples live with Jesus and l...

Main Idea: Christian, you are a temporary manager of God’s eternal investments. Introduction Everything we have in this life belongs ultimately to God, and we are stewards of what he has given...

Introduction Big Idea: Rejoice in God’s forgiving love toward any repentant sinner 1. The symptoms of the self-righteous sinner Anger ...

Big Idea: Rejoice in the forgiving love of God toward any repentant sinner The sin of the younger sonThe repentance of the younger sonThe father’s lavish forgiving love...

Big Idea: Repent and return to God and bring joy to Him and the angels of heaven Watch out for a grumbling heart toward Jesus’ mercy to sinnersSee God who seeks and saves...

Main Idea: There is no entrance into the kingdom of Christ without carefully counting the cost of following him here on earth. HatingBearingTruly, truly, I say to you,...

Introduction Main Idea: Jesus desires you to understand that humility, sacrifice, and commitment are hallmarks of a genuine member of the Kingdom of God. Embrace genuine humility as the only pat...

Main idea: Three realities that build resolute faith in God’s Sovereign Grace Human rulers can’t defeat itActs 2:23Acts 4:28John 10:14-29National Rejection Can’t Defeat It...

Main Idea: Enter the kingdom of God before you are shut out Don’t be hindered by its small beginnings (13:18-20)Parable of the Mustard Seed Daniel 4:10-15Ezekiel ...

Main Idea: Recognize and rejoice, the kingdom is coming!...

Main idea: Be a repenter or perish 1. All will face death and judgment 2. All will see God’s patience come to an end Romans 2:4-5 "Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing tha...

Sermon Notes: Intro:Coming Fiery Judgment Psalm 21:9 Isaiah 26:11 Hebrews 10:27   Main idea: Jesus calls us ...

Sermon Notes: Main Idea: A disciple of Jesus serves Him faithfully with enduring anticipation of His return 1. Be Faithful in Serving Jesus  Anticipate the Blessings Be Watchful ...

Sermon Notes: Main Idea: A useful life for God’s Kingdom is marked by a diminishing anxiety over material needs and a growing trust of the Father.1. Life is about more than you think 2. Anxiety over material needs is unreaso...

Sermon Notes: 1. Be on guard against every form of greed – it is dangerous! (Luke 12:13-15)2. Do not be deceived! The fool lays up treasures for himself and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:16-21)Be co...