"Matthew 23" Tagged Sermons
Tears of Anger
This message will explore the second of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, the tears of anger. These tears shows how our God is angered by the ways in which religion at times adds more barriers to those whom God is seeking. Luke 19:28-42; Matthew 23:37-39 Sermon Outline ““It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.” (Luke 19:46)…
Tears of Mercy
This message will explore the first of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, the tears of mercy. In these tears, we see our God moved by mercy over the plight of a world that needs God but often will not turn to God. Luke 19:28-42; Matthew 23:37-39 Sermon Outline “As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.” (Luke 19:41) Three Reasons Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem Jesus weeps because God’s invitation…
The Woes of the Religiously Misguided
We explore the seven woes that Jesus speaks against the religious establishment and Jerusalem itself. (Matthew 23:1-38) Sermon Outline “So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.” (Matthew 23:3) Three Critiques of Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees (23:1-6) They are inconsistent (23:3) They burden people (23:4) They are concerned with appearances and reputation (23:5-6) A Contrast for Jesus’ Disciples (23:8-12)…