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February 04, 2024The Hero Protects The Vulnerable | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 19:1-9
As Jesus continues to show the “upside down” Kingdom, he takes aim at the social ill of divorce, which had become absurdly easy to obtain (for men…) and oppressive to wives. HOW he lays out the principles for marriage shows just how the Gospel provides hope for those hurting.
Sermon Points:
The Text
The Principle
The Practice
30 min
January 28, 2024The Hero Forgives | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:21-35
Jesus begins to unpack his Kingdom ethic in chapters 18-20, including a remarkable parable about his demands for radical forgiveness from his followers. Few topics can be more difficult for Jesus’ followers to stomach, but we have to make sense of it if we’re going to follow him.
Sermon Points:
Costliness of Forgiveness
Reality of Forgiveness
Practice of Forgiveness
32 min
January 21, 2024The Hero Flexes | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 17:1-8
Few stories in the Gospel of Matthew are quite as strange to modern readers as the Transfiguration. But Jesus’ majesty are seen in stark relief when you see that behind this story is a Jewish backstory that shows just exactly what Jesus has come to do not just personally, but cosmically!
Sermon Points:
The Story
The Countenance
The Company
The Cloud
The Backstory
30 min
January 14, 2024 The Hero & The Chaos | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-33
29 min
January 07, 2024Where Can I Find a Priest? | Clint Wilcke
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 4:11-16
Sermon Points:
Living by the Sword (vv. 11-12)
Resting in the Priest (vv. 14-15)
Going before the Throne (v. 16)
33 min
December 31, 2023Failure, a New Year & Jesus | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: John 21:1-19
As we look into the new year, it tends to to be a time of reflection and planning. What do you do with your failures? After Jesus resurrection, He finds Peter on a beach. In this interaction, an amazing truth is revealed. Our failures don’t keep Jesus away from us, actually they are the very reason He came and He works through them.
Sermon Points:
Jesus Response To Our Failure
Jesus Work Through our Failure
29 min
December 24, 2023 Sentimental or Sad? | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7
29 min
December 17, 2023Kingdom Impressions | Melvin Manickavasagam
Scripture Reference: Daniel 7:1-14
Christians may not be those who are uninformed about the story of Christmas but may over time become unimpressed by its significance. For those who have heard the story of Jesus’ advent, perhaps we also need to see it for what it truly is. Strange as it might seem, Daniel’s apocalyptic vision is not a bad place to do just that.
Sermon Points:
The “Beastly” Rule of Earthly Kingdoms (vv. 1-8)
The HeavenlyRule of God’s Kingdom (vv. 9-10)
The Warrior-King of God’s Kingdom (vv. 11-14)
29 min
December 10, 2023The Hero & Peter | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-23
How is it possible that Peter can be so “right” in his confession about Jesus’ true identity as Messiah and so wrong about Jesus’ mission. The answer to that question uncovers something profound about the new identity that being a Christian brings, with Peter as the prime example.
Sermon Points:
Peter’s Confession
Peter’s Affirmation
Peter’s Failure
31 min
December 03, 2023The Hero Feeds His People | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:13-21
After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus tries to withdraw to contemplate the loss of his dear friend. But quickly, he returns to ministry to feed a hapless people with a meal that they wouldn’t forget and a meal that his followers would be instructed to celebrate until he came again.
Sermon Points:
Jesus’ Meal Does A Lot With A Little
Jesus’ Meal Is For Everyone
Jesus’ Meal Foreshadows Better Meals
29 min