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Oct 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 74
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Matthew 7:13-14 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom | The Narrow Way
Entrance into the Kingdom of God is only possible through the substitutionary work of Jesus on our behalf, which is made evident by a lifelong, joyful submission to God.
Oct 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 73
Matthew 7:7–12 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom | Kingdom Care
Genuine salvation empowers believers to imitate the unwavering generosity of God through their own commitment to gospel-powered generosity.
Oct 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 72
Matthew 7:1-6 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom | Judging
Stop playing God in your condemnation of other people’s sins but instead humbly submit to His standard and instruction so you can address other people’s sins correctly.
Sep 25, 2023•15 min•Ep. 71
Matthew 6:25–34 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom | Anxiety
A proper evaluation of God’s providential care is necessary for anyone who wants to cease living an anxiety-driven lifestyle and reorient themselves toward God’s rule and righteousness. Observe God's Caring Nature vv25-30 Respond to Your Needs in a Distinctively Christian Way vv31-32 Bank on God’s Kingdom Promise vv33-34
Sep 18, 2023•23 min•Ep. 70
Matthew 6:19–24 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom | Storing Up Your Treasure
Preaching Point: Even as Christians, we must regularly examine what we pursue with our time, money, and thoughts to determine our spiritual well-being. Main Text: Matthew 6:19–24 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22 “The ...
Sep 11, 2023•22 min•Ep. 69
Matthew 6:16-18 | Sermon on the Mount: The Counter-Cultural Kingdom
Preaching Point: We must ensure that our personal sacrifices to God are never exploited for the purpose of gaining others' praise and attention. Main Text: Matthew 6:16–18 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in sec...
Sep 04, 2023•18 min•Ep. 68
1 Timothy 1:12–17 | Grace Poured Out: A Template for Sharing an Effective Testimony
An effective testimony emphasizes the work of Christ on behalf of unworthy sinners and includes how God has been working through them ever since.
Aug 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 67
Luke 14:15-24 | Invited-The Great Banquet
Preaching Point: We must work diligently to ensure that we nor anybody else carelessly reject an invitation to God’s eschatological banquet because we stubbornly choose to pursue our own ambitions. Main Text: Luke 14:15–24 15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. 17 And at the time for the banquet he sent his serv...
Aug 22, 2023•18 min•Ep. 66
Matthew 6:9–15 | Prayer - pt.2
PREACHING POINT : To pray effectively about your needs, you must keep God's economy at the forefront of your prayers. MAIN TEXT: Matthew 6:9–15 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your ...
Aug 14, 2023•18 min•Ep. 65
Matthew 6:1–4 | Righteous Generosity
Preaching Point: Your generosity should never be motivated by human recognition but by your commitment to God, who sees your generosity and rewards you as His child. Main Text: Matthew 6:1–4 Teaching Points: Check Your Motives v1 Don’t Settle for Less v2 Give to Glorify God vv3-4
Jul 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 64
1 John | Blessed Assurance
Text: John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Point 1: Placing your trust in the person and work of Christ Point 2: The God-given capacity and desire to follow Christ faithfully Point 3: Persevering in the faith
Jul 25, 2023•17 min•Ep. 63
Matthew 5:43-48 | Summer on the Mount: Loving Your Enemies
Preaching Point : As a Christian, you have a responsibility to display your relationship with God by reflecting His benevolence and concern for all people, including your enemies. Main Text: Matthew 5:43–48 Teaching Points: Love Others Indiscriminately vv43-45 Reject the World’s Superficial Definition of Love vv46-47 Intentionally Pursue Progressive Holiness v48
Jul 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 62
Matthew 5:31-32 | Summer on the Mount: Divorce
Summer on the Mount: Divorce Preaching Point : A personal commitment to God’s original intent for marriage is a necessary component of faithfully following Jesus. Main Text: Matthew 5:31–32 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Teaching Points: Recover God’s Per...
Jun 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 61
Matthew 5:27-30 | Summer on the Mount: Lust
Preaching Point : Your struggle with lust will often require the Spirit-empowered employment of extreme measures that are well worth the sacrifice and energy you expend to kill your sin. Main Text: Matthew 5:27–30 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better...
Jun 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 60
Matthew 5:17-20 | Summer on the Mount: Jesus and the Law
Preaching Point : A proper understanding of Jesus' relationship to the Law is crucial for believers to grasp the significance of the work of Christ and the usefulness of the whole Bible in the church's life. Main Text: Matthew 5:17–18 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Teachi...
May 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 59
Matthew 5:13-16 | Summer on the Mount: Salt & Light
Title: Summer on the Mount: Salt & Light Preaching Point : In every situation, believers are responsible for visibly standing out through their good works resulting in the world seeing our actions and giving glory to God. Main Text: Matthew 5:13–16 Teaching Points: Provide a Distinct Influence to the World v13 Produce a Noticeable Presence vv14-16a Properly Understand the Purpose of Good Works v16b...
May 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 58
Matthew 5:10-12 | Happy Are the Persecuted
Preaching Point: We need to rejoice in every suffering associated with our connection to Christ, knowing that our persecution is proof of our heavenly citizenship and that all our suffering for Christ comes with the promise of great reward in heaven. Main Text: Matthew 5:10–12 Teaching Points: Stand Out in a Sinful World v10 Be Willing to Be Counted with Christ vv11,12b Stay Focused on Your Future with Christ vv10b,12...
May 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 57
Matthew 5:9 | Happy are the Peacemakers
Title: Happy Are the Peacemakers Preaching Point : The genuine marker of a child of God is diligently laboring, even at great personal cost, to be peacemakers in every sphere of life. Main Text: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Teaching Points: Recount What it Cost Jesus to Make Peace with You Sacrifice for the Sake of Peacemaking Be Christ’s Ambassador for Peacemaking...
May 07, 2023•22 min•Ep. 56
Matthew 5:8 | Pure in Heart
Title: Pure in Heart Main Text: Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Preaching Point: Anyone who desires a relationship with God today and for eternity must undergo a complete transformation wherein their heart, soul, mind, and body are ruled by Christ through our unconditional surrender to Him. Teaching Points: You Must Be Pure in God’s Valuation Accept your Impurity Before God Respond to God’s Offer to Purify You...
Apr 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 55
Luke 15: 8-10 | Lost & Found
Preaching Point: If we are going to be Jesus-minded people, we must undertake the hard work of going after lost souls and genuinely celebrating when God saves them. Main Text: Luke 15:8–10 Teaching Points: Increase Your Love for the Lost vv8-9 Get Your Hands Dirty v8b Celebrate Salvation vv9-10
Apr 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 54
Luke 16: 19-25 | Married With Bills
Title: Married with Bills Main Text: Luke 16:19-25 Teaching Points: Recognize "The Good Life" vv19, 22b-25 Trust God More vv19-25 Cultivate Faith to Help, Not Hoard vv19-21
Apr 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 53
Matthew 5:7 | Kingdom Happiness : Happy are the Merciful
Preaching Point : Christians count themselves fortunate because of God’s mercy toward them and should labor diligently to display that mercy to others. Main Text: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Teaching Points: 1. Understand Mercy as a Central Feature of the Gospel v7 2. Expect God’s Mercy When You Respond to the Gospel v7 3. Exercise Mercy as a Central Element of Christian Community v7...
Apr 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 52
Matthew 5:6 | Kingdom Happiness : Hungry for Righteousness
Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness is experienced by those who are counted righteous before God through Jesus Christ and obey Him. Main Text: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Teaching Points: 1. Find Satisfaction in Christ’s Righteousness v6 2. Pursue Progressive Righteousness v6 3. Long for Complete Righteousness v6
Mar 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 51
Matthew 5:5 | Kingdom Happiness : The Meek Receive the World
Preaching Point: Knowing the eschatological plan of God should motivate you to happily submit to the Will of God. Main Text: Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Teaching Points: 1. Find Kingdom Happiness in Godly Obedience (v. 5) 2. Persevere in Meekness (v. 5) 3. Yearn for Jesus' Coming Kingdom (v. 5)
Mar 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 50
Matthew 5:3 | Kingdom Happiness : The Poor in Spirit
Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness belongs to those who own up to their spiritual poverty and give themselves over to the riches of Christ. Main Text: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Teaching Points: 1. Expect Kingdom Happiness v3 2. Admit Your Spiritual Bankruptcy v3 3. Set Your Mind on the Kingdom of Heaven v3
Mar 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 49
Matthew 4:23–5:2 | Trials and Triumph : The Miracles & the Message
Title: Trials & Triumph: The Miracles & the Message Preaching Point: The power of Jesus revealed through His miraculous acts ought to be sufficient proof for us to fully trust the authority of His message. Main Text: Matthew 4:23–5:2 Teaching Points: 1. Make Jesus’ Message the Main Thing (v23a) 2. Make Jesus’ Miracles About His Message (v23b-24) 3. Sit Under Trusted Biblical Teaching (vv4:25-5:2)...
Feb 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 48
Matthew 4: 18-22 | Trials and Triumph : Fishers of Men
Preaching Points: Followers of Jesus leave their old lives behind and take on the role of a disciple who makes disciples. Main Text: Matthew 4:18–22 Teaching Points: 1. Get to Know Jesus (vv18, 21) 2. Reject Ambiguous Definitions of Discipleship (vv19, 21b) 3. Characterize Your Discipleship with Immediacy (vv20, 22)
Feb 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 47
Matthew 4: 12-17 | Trials and Triumph : Light in the Darkness
Main Text: Matthew 4:12–17 Preaching Point: Jesus came to conquer the depths of human depravity to give light & life to everyone who turns from their sin & trusts in Him for salvation. Teaching Points: 1. Grasp the Depths of Your Depravity vv12-16a 2. Behold the Answer to Your Depravity v16b 3. Repent and Trust in Jesus v17
Feb 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 46
Matthew 4: 1-11 | Trials and Triumph : The Temptation of Jesus
Preaching Point: Correctly defining the earthly mission of Jesus is crucial for us to comprehend His assignment to conquer Satan and the power of sin in our lives. Main Text: Matthew 4:1–11 Teaching Points: 1. Trust God Over Your Feelings (vv1-4) 2. Don’t Abuse God’s Word (vv5-7) 3. Submit to God in All Things (vv8-11)
Feb 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 45
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