Big Idea/Main Point: Jesus Christ is God’s faithful servant where Adam and Israel failed, and He’s saving weak sinners like us to serve Him in worship and proclaiming the gospel. 1. God’s Unfaithful Servant Adam & Israel (Rom. 5:12; Genesis 3; Isaiah 42:18-25)2. God’s Faithful Servant Jesus Christ as the 2nd Adam & Israel (Matt.…
This is the first of a series of sermons preached at the Sunday evening services to help us grow in our understanding of the covenantal relationship that Christians have together in a local church.
An Expositional SermonMatthew 28:16-20“Make Disciples as You Go to All Nations” Big Idea: Jesus uses his authority to command, authorize and deputize His people to make disciples.Application: Submit to Christ’s rule and proclaim the gospel. (1) Respond to Jesus with Worship & Trust(2) Jesus Has All Authority(3) Jesus Uses His Authority to Command His People…
An Expositional SermonMatthew 28:1-15“Resurrection” Big Idea: Jesus rose again from the dead.Application: Trust that Jesus’ resurrection happened and secured the justification His people. (1) A Trustworthy Account of the Third Day, The First Day of the Week(2) Jesus Rose from the Dead(3) More than Just Disciples Witnessed the Resurrection(4) Jesus Resurrection Frees us to Love…
An Expositional SermonMatthew 27:32-50“Crucifixion” Big Idea: Jesus was crucified for His people’s forgiveness.Application: Repent and believe in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. (1) Jesus Was Forsaken by Men for His People(2) Jesus Was Forsaken by God for His Peoplea. Darknessb. Forsakenc. Passive & Active Obedienced. What the Cross Accomplished
An Expositional SermonMatthew 27:27-31“King of the Jews” Big Idea: God is glorified in Jesus Christ’s suffering for the forgiveness of sins for His people.Application: Repent and believe in Jesus Christ to find forgiveness for your sin. (1) Jesus Christ Was Coronated as King Through Suffering(2) Are We Any Better? a. Pilate’s Self-Deceived Innocence b. Pilate’s…
An Expositional SermonMatthew 26:30-75“Jesus Was Denied & Betrayed” Big Idea: Jesus was denied and betrayed so that we might be accepted and embraced.Application: Repent and believe in Jesus Christ to find forgiveness for your sin of denial and betrayal of God. Jesus was…(1) …Sorrowful & Troubled (Matt. 26:30-44)(2) …Betrayed and Arrested (Matt. 26:45-60)(3) …Slandered, Spit…
An Expositional SermonMatthew 24:1-35“The One Who Perseveres to the End Will Be Saved” Big Idea: Jesus is coming again so persevere trusting the gospel in the face of tribulation.Application: Take Jesus as his word and believe in Him. (1) Have More Awe for God More Than for Things in this World (Matthew 24:1-3)(2) Persevere in…