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  1. 4d ago

    The End Times According to Jesus: Getting Your Bearings on the End Times | Matthew 24:1–3

    Main Text: Matthew 24:1–3 (ESV) 1 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Preaching Point: To properly grasp what Jesus says about the end times, we must understand both the disciples' historical understanding of the end times and the intentional gap God created in salvation history. Teaching Points: Understand God’s Kingdom Program (vv. 1-3)Recognize the Prophetic Gap (vv. 1-3)Grasp the Disciples' Questions (v. 3) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week's sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Isaiah 9:6–7, Daniel 7:13–14, and Acts 1:6. What do these passages reveal about the kind of kingdom the disciples were expecting? Why is it important to let Scripture, rather than our own assumptions, define our expectations about the future?How can you wrongly allow culture, headlines, or a theological system shape your expectations about the future instead of starting with what God actually promised? Read Zechariah 9:9–10 and Luke 19:11. How does understanding the gap between Christ first coming and his second coming help you understand many Old Testament prophecies better?Read Matthew 23:37–39 and Matthew 24:1–3. What events prompted the disciples’ questions, and why must we understand exactly what they were asking before interpreting Jesus’ answer in Matthew 24–25?Read 1 Corinthians 13:1–2 and Jude 1:3. How can you have charity in your eschatological views while remaining convictional about what you believe is to come?How have you either dismissed eschatology as unimportant to keep the peace or caused dissension amongst brothers or sisters in Christ with how you’ve handled your eschatological views? Read Revelation 1:3 and Titus 2:13. Why is disregarding eschatology because it can be divisive or confusing the wrong attitude for a Christian to have?How can avoiding end times teaching, because it feels complicated or controversial, hinder your faith and your attitude about Christ's return?

  2. Aug 18

    Getting Right with God | Psalm 51:1–19

    Main Text: Psalm 51:1–19 (ESV) To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 18 Do good to Zion in your good pleasure; build up the walls of Jerusalem; 19 then will you delight in right sacrifices, in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar. Preaching Point: When confronted with the reality of your sin, we must respond to God in penitent faith, seeking his forgiveness and restoration. Teaching Points: Request God’s Mercy (vv.1-2)Repent of Your Sin (vv.3-6)Ask for Inward Restoration (vv.7-12)Respond with Outward Profession (vv.13-17)Rebuild Communal Fractures (vv.18-19) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon. Why did it stand out to you? Read Psalm 51:1-2 and Luke 18:9–14. When you sin, how should you approach God? How does this differ from the ways our culture typically responds to sin and guilt?Read Psalm 51:3–6 and 2 Corinthians 7:9–10. What do these passages teach about the anatomy of genuine repentance? What does David recognize about his sin, himself, and God in Psalm 51:3-6?Read Psalm 51:7–12 and Ezekiel 36:25–27. What do these passages teach about the kind of cleansing and restoration you need from God? Read Psalm 51:13–17 and 2 Corinthians 5:17–20. How should experiencing God's mercy and forgiveness change the way you speak about him and serve him?What is one way you can publicly testify to God's mercy and grace toward you this week?Read Psalm 51:18-19 and Matthew 5:23–24. Why should genuine repentance include concern for how your sin affects others and the people of God? What responsibility do you have to pursue reconciliation when your sin has damaged relationships?Compare a healthy church that works to rebuild relationships damaged by sin with an unhealthy church that neglects that responsibility. What do these two churches look like?

  3. Aug 4

    The Seven Woes of Summer: The Danger of Cultural Christianity | Matthew 23:25–28

    Title: The Seven Woes of Summer: The Danger of Cultural Christianity Main Text: Matthew 23:25–28 (ESV) 25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean. 27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Preaching Point: God wants us to reject a cultural Christianity that leads to judgment and appeal to him for a genuine righteousness that cleanses us from the inside out. Teaching Points: See the Futility of Cultural Christianity (v. 25)Appeal to God for Genuine Righteousness (v. 26)Expect God to Judge Cultural Christians (vv. 27-28) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Matthew 15:7–9. Why do you think cultural Christianity is so appealing?In what ways are people tempted to settle for outward religion instead of trusting in Christ to make them righteous before God and transform them from the inside out? Why is settling for this kind of religion ultimately futile?Read Ezekiel 36:26–27 and 2 Corinthians 5:21. According to these passages, what distinguishes someone who has genuinely been converted from someone who merely practices cultural Christianity?How would you approach a gospel conversation with someone who is starting to think they are a cultural Christian? Read Matthew 7:21–23, Revelation 3:1–3, and 2 Timothy 3:1-5. What warnings do these passages give about having the appearance of godliness without genuine conversion?Read 1 John 5:13. How can you pursue biblical assurance without falling into either false confidence or unnecessary doubt?

  4. Jul 28

    The Seven Woes of Summer: The Danger of Majoring on the Minors | Matthew 23:23–24

    Main Text: Matthew 23:23–24 (ESV) 23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. 24You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel! Preaching Point: Knowing what God values most should lead us to prioritize the weightier matters of Scripture without neglecting the rest. Teaching Points: Distinguish the Majors from the Minors (v. 23a)Pursue Faithfulness in Everything (v. 23b)Recognize the Folly of Majoring on Minors (v. 24) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon. Why did it stand out to you? Read Matthew 23:23 and Hosea 6:6. How can you grow in your ability to distinguish between the weightier things of God’s Word and the lighter matters of God’s Word? What dangers arise when Christians fail to distinguish between the weightier and lighter matters of Scripture? Why is growing in this kind of spiritual discernment so necessary?Read Matthew 23:23b (starting with the word “these”) and Matthew 5:19. What balance does Jesus expect you to maintain between the weightier matters of Scripture and the rest of God's commands?What does pursuing faithfulness in everything while distinguishing between the weightier matters and lighter matters of scripture look like at church, at work and at home? Read Amos 5:21–24. Why did God reject Israel's worship? How can you be guilty of obeying some of God’s commands, while ignoring some of the weightier commands of God throughout the week?Read Matthew 23:24. If Jesus evaluated your life the way he evaluated the Scribes and Pharisees, where might he say you are "straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel"? (e.g., favorite theological topics, easier areas of obedience, hobby horses, current hot topics, etc.)?After identifying an area where you may be "majoring on the minors," write out a prayer of confession and repentance that reflects your desire to live according to God’s priorities.

  5. Jul 21

    The Seven Woes of Summer: Combating Deception | Matthew 23:16–22

    Main Text: Matthew 23:16–22 (ESV) 16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it. Preaching Point: Knowing that every word is spoken before God should remind us to reject all forms of deception and to speak with honesty, clarity, and integrity. Teaching Points: Know God Hears Every Word (vv. 21–22)Refuse to Employ Deception (vv. 16–20)Aim for Simple Honesty (vv. 20–22) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week's sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Psalm 19:14 and Matthew 12:36–37. What do these passages teach you about the weight and accountability of your words before God?Where in your life do you speak carelessly, acting as though God is not listening? What would have changed in your conversations over the past seven days if you remembered that God heard every word you said?Read Proverbs 12:22, Acts 5:1–11, and 2 Corinthians 4:1–2. What do these passages teach about God’s view of deception and his desire for truthfulness?Where are you most tempted to employ deception, even subtle kinds, at work, at home, at church, or online? What is one specific habit of deceptive speech you need to put away this week, and what truthful alternative should replace it?Read Matthew 5:33–37 and James 5:12. Why does Scripture call Christian’s to a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ rather than a system of oaths, qualifiers, and assurances?In what kinds of conversations are you most tempted to avoid plain, straightforward honesty?What is one practical way you can grow in simple, straightforward honesty this week, and who can help hold you accountable? Title: The Seven Woes of Summer: Combating Deception Main Text: Matthew 23:16–22 (ESV) 16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it. Preaching Point: Knowing that every word is spoken before God should remind us to reject all forms of deception and to speak with honesty, clarity, and integrity. Teaching Points: Know God Hears Every Word (vv. 21–22)Refuse to Employ Deception (vv. 16–20)Aim for Simple Honesty (vv. 20–22) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week's sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Psalm 19:14 and Matthew 12:36–37. What do these passages teach you about the weight and accountability of your words before God?Where in your life do you speak carelessly, acting as though God is not listening? What would have changed in your conversations over the past seven days if you remembered that God heard every word you said?Read Proverbs 12:22, Acts 5:1–11, and 2 Corinthians 4:1–2. What do these passages teach about God’s view of deception and his desire for truthfulness?Where are you most tempted to employ deception, even subtle kinds, at work, at home, at church, or online? What is one specific habit of deceptive speech you need to put away this week, and what truthful alternative should replace it?Read Matthew 5:33–37 and James 5:12. Why does Scripture call Christian’s to a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ rather than a system of oaths, qualifiers, and assurances?In what kinds of conversations are you most tempted to avoid plain, straightforward honesty?What is one practical way you can grow in simple, straightforward honesty this week, and who can help hold you accountable?

  6. Jul 14

    The Seven Woes of Summer: The Danger of False Teachers | Matthew 23:13–15

    Main Text: Matthew 23:13–15 (ESV) 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in. 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. Preaching Point: Because false teachers zealously lead people away from Christ and toward judgment, we must reject their teaching and faithfully embrace the biblical gospel. Teaching Points: Guard Yourself from False Teachers (v. 13)Don’t Mistake Sincerity for Truth (v. 15a)Protect Others from False Teachers (v. 15b) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read John 14:6 and Galatians 1:6–9. What do these passages teach about why a message that distorts the gospel of Jesus is not simply another path to God but a false one that keeps people out of Heaven?Which false gospels are most common in our community, and why do you think people find them attractive? What Scriptures help you address the false gospels you mentioned above?Read Romans 10:1–3 and Acts 26:9–11. What are some of the dangers of zeal, sincerity, and religious devotion that are not guided by a biblical gospel?How can you keep yourself and help others from being misled about beliefs that might be held with sincerity or zeal, but are contrary to the gospel? Read Matthew 7:21–23 and 2 Peter 2:1–3. What do these passages teach about the danger of following, or becoming a teacher whose message is not rooted in the biblical gospel?Not every gospel distortion is immediately obvious. What are some subtle ways a person can drift away from the biblical gospel without immediately realizing it?Read Jude 3–4 and Jude 23. What responsibility do you have to protect others from false teaching? How can you improve your ability to help protect people from the pervasive problem of false teaching in our culture?

  7. Jun 30

    The King and Counterfeit Kingdoms: Rightly Identifying Our King | Matthew 22:41–46

    Main Text: Matthew 22:41–46 (ESV) 41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, 44 “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet” ’? 45 If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?” 46 And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions. Preaching Point: If we want to rightly worship Jesus, we must embrace him as both David’s Son and David’s Lord. Teaching Points: Reject Inadequate Views of Jesus (vv. 41-43a)Use Scripture to Define Jesus’ Identity (vv. 43b-45)Allow Scripture to Have the Final Word (v. 46) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read some of these passages: Romans 1:3–4, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:1–3, Isaiah 9:6-7, Psalm 2, Luke 1:30-33, Psalm 110, Daniel 7:13–14, Philippians 2:5–11, John 1:1–5, and John 1:14. What do these passages together teach about the full identity of Jesus?Why is it spiritually dangerous to reduce Jesus to merely a great moral teacher, a spiritual guide, a human hero, or even only your personal Savior? What aspects of his identity would you be ignoring?Which aspect of Jesus' identity do you most naturally overlook — his humanity, his deity, his kingship, his authority, his coming judgment, his compassion, his lordship, or some other aspect? How should a fuller understanding of who Jesus is change the way you worship, obey, and follow him this week?Read John 5:39–40 and Hebrews 1:1–3. Why does Jesus insist that the Scriptures are the proper place to discover who he truly is? What are some specific ways you’ve seen people defining Jesus outside of Scripture using — their experience, culture, personal preference, or tradition. Why are those definitions insufficient? What are some ways scripture has clarified your view of Jesus? And how are you cultivating the habit of letting Scripture shape your view of Jesus rather than the other way around?Read James 1:22–25 and Hebrews 4:12–13. What are the dangers of being confronted by Scripture and yet refusing to let it have the final word? What can this kind of silent resistance to God’s Word look like in everyday life, and where in your life are you most tempted to hear clear biblical teaching yet walk away unchanged?How will you commit to allowing Scripture to have the final word this week rather than simply acknowledging it or ignoring it?

  8. Jun 23

    The King and Counterfeit Kingdoms: The Great Commandment | Matthew 22:34-40

    Main Text: Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets." Preaching Point: Jesus teaches us to measure genuine faith by how comprehensively we love God and how sincerely we love others. Teaching Points: Ask: What Does God Expect from Me? (vv. 34-36)Love God with All You've Got (vv. 37-38)Love the Person Next to You (vv. 39-40) Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week's sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Deuteronomy 10:12–13 and 1 John 3:23. Although there are specific ways God asks us to love, how do these summaries help clarify your role as a Christian and simplify your understanding of God’s general expectations for you? How might your daily decisions and commitments change if you viewed every decision through the lens of “how will this love God and love others?”Read Deuteronomy 6:4–5. What does it practically look like to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength?Which area of your life most clearly reveals a lack of wholehearted love for God right now?Read Deuteronomy 30:6. What hope does this passage give Christians concerning their ability to grow in love for God?How does God's promise to transform your heart encourage you to keep pursuing Him?Read John 15:12–13 and Mark 12:31. How would you honestly evaluate your love for all of the people God has placed around you?Make a list of ways Christ has loved you and ways you naturally care for yourself. How can you intentionally show those same kinds of love to others this week?Read 1 John 4:7–12 and 1 John 4:19–21. What do these passages teach about the connection between loving God and loving others?What areas of loving others have you neglected, avoided, or need to improve? What specific step can you take this week to improve in your love for those around you?

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