Sermons from 2021 (Page 3)
The Messiah and Satan
Jesus confronts the demonic powers and the accuser of humanity and finds He is confronted by skeptical religious folks about who He is. Matthew 12:22-37 SERMON OUTLINE “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25) Jesus’ Power Over Demons The reality of demonic powers and Satan’s kingdom the effects upon this man (12:22) the reality of Satan’s kingdom (12:26) The work of Jesus in relation to these…
The Messiah and the Sabbath
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath…what does that mean? Matthew 12:1-21 SERMON OUTLINE “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:8) What Is the Sabbath? The biblical background (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15) The rabbinical background Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath (12:1-8) The accusation The comparisons Greater than the Temple The call to mercy Lord of the Sabbath Jesus, Doing Good (12:9-14) The entrapment The comparison The healing Jesus, the Promised One (12:15-21) The summary of His…
The Messiah’s Challenge & Invitation
The woes on unrepentant towns and balanced by the offer to come to Jesus to find rest for our souls. How does judgment and comfort come together in Messiah Jesus? Matthew 11:20-30 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus:…
The Messiah and the Forerunner
John the Baptist is imprisoned and sends his disciples to inquire about all Jesus is doing. Matthew 11:2-19 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus: the one coming after who is stronger (3:11-12) John’s current perspective on Jesus: “are…
The Messiah Sends, Part 2
Jesus continues His commissioning of the apostles to go boldly on mission for Him. Matthew 10:26-11:1 SERMON OUTLINE “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Sent with the Right Kind of Fear (10:26-31) Do not fear physical suffering Do have appropriate fear of God Living with real reverence and trust Sent with the Right Kind of Priorities (10:32-39) Acknowledging Jesus publicly in our lives Loving Jesus more…
The Messiah Sends
Jesus has done this and now He sends His closest followers to do what He has done. He calls and commissions the apostles to go. Matthew 9:35-10:25 SERMON OUTLINE “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36) The Disciples Called (9:35-10:1) Jesus’ Heart Jesus’ Focus Jesus’ Need The Apostles Formed (10:2-15) Jesus’ Servants Jesus’ Message Jesus’ Way The Apostles Warned (10:16-25) Jesus’ Reality Jesus’ Insight…
A Unified Church in Divided Days
A standalone sermon from Pastor Matt Erickson of Eastbrook Church on the divisions in our world, culture, and church today and an exhortation from Ephesians on how to regain and remain in unity. Ephesians 4:1-6 SERMON OUTLINE “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) A Prisoner for the Lord (Ephesians 4:1) The situation and calling of Paul the Apostle The calling of every Christian It’s all about Jesus Learning to…
Real Response
Jesus offers several pictures of appropriate response to Him and His teaching. How do we take in what He is saying and respond to it ourselves? Matthew 7:13-29 Sermon Outline “When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching.” (Matthew 7:28) Two Ways: The narrow and wide gates (Matthew 7:13-14) The gate and the road to two different ways of life Beware!: the eternal outcome is the result of the way we choose Hear and…
Real Love
This one verse, Matthew 7:12, known as the golden rule, is one of the most famous verses in Scripture. What does it really tell us about how to love others? Sermon Outline “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12) Living with Love for Others Echoes in the Gospel of Matthew Echoes in the Scriptures Echoes in other sources The resounding positivity of…
Real Prayer
Pastor Ruth Carver shares what real prayer looks like in our lives and how to make requests of our good God, sharing from Matthew 7:7-11 Sermon Outline “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you…” (Matthew 7:7) Jesus tells His disciples (and the crowd) that real prayer is simply making requests of God: asking Him for things. (Matthew 7:7-8) Jesus tells a parable to show what…
Real Perspective
We’re often told not to be judgmental but how do we approach others and ourselves with appropriate perspective and right judgment? Matthew 7:1-6 Sermon Outline “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”(Matthew 7:1-2) Don’t Judge (7:1-2) What does it mean to “judge”? Don’t condemn The principle of reciprocity How this relates to our view…
Real Life
Christ is Risen! The message of Easter is one of real life. SERMON OUTLINE “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.” (Matthew 28:1) The Dawning of Real Life (28:1) Sabbath rest The women The work already begun…Jesus is already gone from the tomb Announcing Real Life (28:2-7) The angel’s appearance The angel’s message: Jesus was crucified Jesus is risen Go and share the…