Scriptures: Matthew 6:24 Introduction Lets play a word association game. In spiritual matters, there are two kingdoms: earth or heaven; two realms: darkness or light; two masters: God or Satan. Notice what Jesus does in the Sermon on the Mount: He contrasts and compares: storing up treasures on earth and in heaven, light and darkness. … Continue reading “Matthew 6:24 – The Power of Money – Bible study”
Matthew 6:33 – Kingdom Living – Bible study
Scriptures: Matthew 6 Introduction One of the most popular memory verses about the promise of God to meet the needs of His children in Matthew 6:33 which says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be provided unto you.” This verse is an incredible promise, but with emphasis … Continue reading “Matthew 6:33 – Kingdom Living – Bible study”
Matthew 7:24-29 – Jesus Wants Loving Obedience – Bible study
Sermon series: What Does Jesus Want from Us? Loving Obedience – Matthew 7 Humble Service – Philippians 2 Steadfast Faithfulness – 2 Timothy 1 Scriptures: Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction Every true Christian wants to have a wining witness, a testimony that demonstrates Jesus makes a difference in their life. They want the world around them to … Continue reading “Matthew 7:24-29 – Jesus Wants Loving Obedience – Bible study”
Matthew 7:24-30 – Did Jesus Play Favorites? – Bible study
Sermon series: Pressure Points The Times that Try Men’s Souls – Matthew 14 The Devil Made Me Do It – Matthew 4 Did Jesus Play Favorites? – Mark 7 The King’s Speech – Various Passages Jesus’ Plan for Resolving Conflict – Matthew 5, 18 Room for Revenge? – Matthew 5, 26 To be used with: … Continue reading “Matthew 7:24-30 – Did Jesus Play Favorites? – Bible study”
Matthew 8 – The Unexpected Storm – Bible study
Scripture: Matthew 8 At 2:45 p.m. on Friday, local time, life was normal in Japan. People were working. Students were in class. Shoppers were in grocery stores. Trains were running and passengers were loading airplanes. Banks were open, government officials were in meetings, and lovers were thinking of dinner dates later that night. Power plants … Continue reading “Matthew 8 – The Unexpected Storm – Bible study”
Matthew 9 – Being Biblical – Bible study
Sermon series: It’s a Miracle What’s Water Got to Do with It? – John 1-2 Being Biblical – Luke 5 Strength through Authority – Luke 7 When Someone You Love Is Hurting – Philemon What’s in Your Lunchbox? – John 6 Scriptures: Matthew 9 Introduction The clearest evidence of what a person believes is revealed … Continue reading “Matthew 9 – Being Biblical – Bible study”
Matthew 9:35-38 – Bringing in the Harvest – Bible study
Sermon series: Balanced Spiritual Growth Loving the Family, 1 John 3 Obeying the Commandments, 1 John 2 Making A Lasting Impact, Matthew 5 Bringing in the Harvest, Matthew 9 Scriptures: Matthew 9:35-38 Christ’s followers have been commanded to go and tell. This sermon underscores that command by reminding us of our field and the responsibility … Continue reading “Matthew 9:35-38 – Bringing in the Harvest – Bible study”
Matthew 9:37-38 – My Heart Beating in Time with His – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Matthew 5:44; 9:37-38 The closer we get to God and the more depth that we build into our relationship with Him, the more we begin to see God’s power and presence in the world. This power and presence are elements of the character of God. This sermon is designed to be … Continue reading “Matthew 9:37-38 – My Heart Beating in Time with His – Bible study”
Matthew 11 – The Rest of Jesus – Bible study
Scriptures: Matthew 11 Introduction Do you ever get weary or burdened? kids friends husband/wife church finances / debt relationship with God aging parents future house maintenance health job education relationship with co-workers in-laws performance at work step-children, ex-spouse How many of you in here have done something stupid when you were weary, or stressed, or … Continue reading “Matthew 11 – The Rest of Jesus – Bible study”
Matthew 11:28-30 – Terms of Transformation – Bible study
This sermon builds upon the theme of an invitation using the passage in Matthew 11 where Jesus invites His followers to come and take His yoke and learn from Him. Download: A Changed Life sermon manuscripts, PowerPoint template, and images (1.2 MB .zip file) Scriptures: Matthew 11 Introduction The context of this particular passage deals … Continue reading “Matthew 11:28-30 – Terms of Transformation – Bible study”