Main point: John the Baptist models the freedom of the person who fears God, while Herod Antipas models the imprisonment that comes with fearing man. Outline: 1. Herod’s Confusion (v.…
Sermon Notes Main point: Central to Jesus’ mission was not only his message, but also his person. Outline: 1. Teaching That Astonishes 2. A Person That Offends
Main point: The kingdom of God is under assault, but is precious beyond measure. Outline: 1. The Assaulted Kingdom (31-35) 2. The Precious Kingdom (44-52)
Main point: Live anticipating the Lord’s return. Respond to the Lord’s patience in repentance. Outline: Welcome the Reminders (3:1-2) Challenge the Scoffers (3:3-7) Expect Christ’s Return (3:8-13)
Main Point: This side of the judgment, the church will be a mixture of believers and unbelievers. Outline: 1. The Work of the Farmer 2. The Work of the Enemy…
Main Point: To hear Jesus and understand his words is not only a gift from God, but it is the fulfillment of the greatest prayers and desires of God’s people…
Main Point: While the word of God is perfect, the human heart - apart from the Spirit’s work - will resist or reject it for one reason or another. Outline:…
Main Point: When faced with the temptation to make an idol of his physical family, Jesus set us an example by embracing his spiritual family. Outline: 1. Jesus Had a…
Main Point: Requests for evidence are often a mask for unbelief seeking to justify itself; God does give evidence, but he does it on his own terms. Outline: 1. The…
Main Point: Jesus calls all people everywhere to repent, not just of their bad deeds, but of their bad heart and to experience real change at the heart level by…