Christ the King (Page 4)
“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus” Matthew 10:34-39
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 10:34-39 “Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus” Big Idea: Find your life by losing it for Jesus’ sake Application: Are you willing to lose your life that we might gain it for Christ’s sake? This is a difficult reality that we face in this fallen world, but we are compelled by our joy in Christ to suffer to make the gospel known to this world. Sermon Outline (1) Jesus Brought a Sword (2) Jesus Accomplishes Peace Through…
“Fear God More Than Man” Matthew 10:26-33
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 10:26-33 “Fear God More Than Man” Big Idea: Jesus encourages his disciples to have confidence because of God’s judgment, God’s power, God’s knowledge, and God’s acknowledgement. Application: Do not fear men, only walk in the fear of the Lord, in awe of His great love to save sinners through Jesus Christ. God has given us the greatest treasure in the gift of His Son, share Him with others, and don’t be afraid of men. Sermon Outline 4 Encouragements…
“Christians Endure Persecution” Matthew 10:16-25
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 10:16-25 “Christians Endure Persecution” Big Idea: Jesus warns his disciples of the dangers they face for the sake of the gospel. Application: Be willing to face opposition and take risks for the sake of sharing the gospel. Sermon Outline (1) Pursue to Be Wise & Innocent Sheep (Matthew 10:16) (2) Beware of Men (Matthew 10:17-18) (3) Trust God’s Spirit for Endurance (Matthew 10:19-23) (4) Christ Was Persecuted, We Will Too (Matt 10:24-25)
“Jesus Calls & Sends” Matthew 10:1-15
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 10:1-15 “Jesus Calls & Sends” Big Idea: Jesus desires to be with His disciples and to send them out to bring in more disciples. Application: Cultivate a deep desire to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, and use your life to bring others to that same desire as well. Sermon Outline (1) Jesus Calls His Disciples (2) Jesus Sends His Disciples
“Jesus Demonstrates His Power” Matthew 8:1-9:38
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 8:1-9:38 “Jesus Demonstrates His Power” Big Idea: Jesus demonstrates His miraculous power to prove that He has authority to forgive sins and usher in the kingdom of heaven. Application: Respond to this passage by falling before the majesty of God, acknowledging your weaknesses and sins. Ask God to make you increasingly conscious of our weaknesses and sins that we would see that Jesus Christ alone is able to save us. Sermon Outline (1) Jesus Has Authority Over Creation (2) Jesus…
“Jesus Is King” Matthew 7:28-29
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:28-29 “Jesus Is King” Big Idea: Jesus’ authoritative teaching requires everyone to bow in humility before Him in repentance and faith. Application: Don’t be merely astonished by Jesus’ authority, bow down to His rule by turing from embracing yourself as king and submitting to Him as King. Sermon Outline 1. Astonishment is not Necessarily Faith and Repentance 2. Jesus Is King, Listen to Him
“We All Stand Condemned by the Law” Galatians 3:11-12
John Calvin’s Sermons on Galatians translated by Kathy Childress Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1563/1574/1997 Pages 266-282
“Build Your Life on the Words of Christ” Matthew 7:24-27
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:24-27 “Build Your Life on the Words of Christ” Big Idea: Jesus is the one truth in existence that our lives must be built upon if we would not bear God’s eternal wrath in hell Sermon Outline (1) Build Your Life on the Words of Christ (2) Jesus Is the Wisdom of God, Pursue Him (3) Listen to Christ, Hear Christ (4) Do What Jesus’ Word Says to Do
“The End of Nominal Christianity” Matthew 7:21-23
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:21-23 “The End of Nominal Christianity” Big Idea: Jesus’ people do the will of His father in heaven, and we are not saved by a profession of faith. Sermon Outline (1) Not All Who Profess Faith in Jesus Will Be Saved (2) Not All Who Do Things in Jesus’ Name Will Be Saved (3) The One Who Does the Will of the Father Is Who Will Enter God’s Kingdom
“Beware of False Teachers” Matthew 7:15-20
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of False Teachers” Big Idea: Truth is not always obvious to us. Outward appearances easily deceive and we can be easily duped. This is one of the most difficult aspects of living life in a world corrupted by sin, you can’t believe everything you see and hear. There are those who masquerade as teachers of God’s Word who are wolves that look like sheep. Be on guard. Sermon Outline (1) We Are Responsible for What We…