Seeing the Kingdom
Family of the King
| Matthew 12:38-50 |
Family can make us feel complex emotions: it can be both a source of joy and safety but also a cause of anguish, longing, or grief. As we finish this series in Matthew’s gospel we hear Jesus rebuke of those who should be in God’s family but have broken faith and also the precious promise of a place in the family of the king. Outline Will you see the signs? (vv38-45) Who’s Jesus’ family? (vv46-50)
Family can make us feel complex emotions: it can be both a source of joy and safety but also a cause of anguish, longing, or grief. As we finish this series in Matthew’s gospel we hear Jesus rebuke of those who should be in God’s family but have broken faith and also the precious promise of a place in the family of the king. Outline Will you see the signs? (vv38-45) Who’s Jesus’ family? (vv46-50)
Which Kingdom?
| Matthew 12:22-37 |
In this message we hear Jesus serious warning for those who think they can stay on the fence with him. Outline David or the Devil? (vv22-27) Satan’s Kingdom Plundered (vv28-29) So Find Forgiveness (vv30-37)
In this message we hear Jesus serious warning for those who think they can stay on the fence with him. Outline David or the Devil? (vv22-27) Satan’s Kingdom Plundered (vv28-29) So Find Forgiveness (vv30-37)
The Good, Gentle, Greater Kingdom
| Matthew 12:1-21 |
Where can we find true rest? When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for not ‘keeping’ the Sabbath, he responds by showing that he is the greater Sabbath, King, and Temple. Outline Jesus is Greater (vv1-8) Jesus is Good (vv9-14) Jesus is Gentle and Just (vv15-21)
Where can we find true rest? When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for not ‘keeping’ the Sabbath, he responds by showing that he is the greater Sabbath, King, and Temple. Outline Jesus is Greater (vv1-8) Jesus is Good (vv9-14) Jesus is Gentle and Just (vv15-21)
Kingdom of Rest
| Matthew 11:25-30 |
Are you weary or burdened? In this message, we hear Jesus invitation to those who are. Outline What pleases God? (vv25-27) What is Christ’s heart? (vv28-30) Find Rest in Christ During the sermon two books by Dane Ortland were mentioned: Gentle and Lowly The Heart of Jesus
Are you weary or burdened? In this message, we hear Jesus invitation to those who are. Outline What pleases God? (vv25-27) What is Christ’s heart? (vv28-30) Find Rest in Christ During the sermon two books by Dane Ortland were mentioned: Gentle and Lowly The Heart of Jesus
Responding to the Kingdom
| Matthew 11:1-24 |
What do you find yourself doubting? In this message from Matthew 11 we hear Jesus deal mercifully with those who doubt. Outline Are you the coming one? (vv1-6) Is he the messenger? (vv7-15) How will you respond? (vv16-24)
What do you find yourself doubting? In this message from Matthew 11 we hear Jesus deal mercifully with those who doubt. Outline Are you the coming one? (vv1-6) Is he the messenger? (vv7-15) How will you respond? (vv16-24)
The Suffering Kingdom
| Matthew 10:16-42 |
What is worth suffering rejection and opposition? In this message, we hear Jesus speak of how his eternal kingdom is even worth enduring persecution. Outline Be on Guard Why persecution? Why endure it?
What is worth suffering rejection and opposition? In this message, we hear Jesus speak of how his eternal kingdom is even worth enduring persecution. Outline Be on Guard Why persecution? Why endure it?
Sent for the Kingdom
| Matthew 9:35-10:15 |
How do you respond when you see the ‘mess’ of our world? In this message, we hear how Jesus responded and what he calls his followers to do. Outline Jesus’ Compassion (9:35-38) Jesus’ Call (10:1-4) Jesus’ Command (10:5-15)
How do you respond when you see the ‘mess’ of our world? In this message, we hear how Jesus responded and what he calls his followers to do. Outline Jesus’ Compassion (9:35-38) Jesus’ Call (10:1-4) Jesus’ Command (10:5-15)
The Trustworthy Kingdom
| Matthew 9:18-34 |
Who can you trust? In this message we hear that Jesus is trustworthy. Outline Trusting Jesus Rejecting Jesus Will you trust the king? During this sermon, an earlier message on Mark 5 is mentioned. You can listen to that sermon here .
Who can you trust? In this message we hear that Jesus is trustworthy. Outline Trusting Jesus Rejecting Jesus Will you trust the king? During this sermon, an earlier message on Mark 5 is mentioned. You can listen to that sermon here .
Feasting in the Kingdom
| Matthew 9:1-17 |
Who does Jesus call to his table? Those who know they’re sinners. Do you know Jesus welcome and will you extend it to others? Outline Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-8) Jesus’ Company (vv9-13) Celebrating Jesus (vv14-17)
Who does Jesus call to his table? Those who know they’re sinners. Do you know Jesus welcome and will you extend it to others? Outline Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-8) Jesus’ Company (vv9-13) Celebrating Jesus (vv14-17)
Seeing Jesus’ Power
| Matthew 8:18-34 |
Jesus has power over physical and spiritual chaos—will you follow him? Outline Jesus’ power over the physical world (vv23-27) Jesus’ power over the spiritual world (vv28-34) Following the powerful Son (vv18-22)
Jesus has power over physical and spiritual chaos—will you follow him? Outline Jesus’ power over the physical world (vv23-27) Jesus’ power over the spiritual world (vv28-34) Following the powerful Son (vv18-22)