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November 26, 2023The Villain’s Decline | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:1-13a
Matthew inserts an interesting little story about the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas, king of Judea in Jesus day. But the life of Herod provides an anti-example to us who, with the benefit of hindsight, can see what evil choices do to spoil a conscience.
Sermon Points:
Herod’s Choices
Herod’s Consequences
Herod’s (Untaken) Path Out
30 min
November 19, 2023Listening to the Hero | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Matthew 13:1-23
The worldwide hero spent a lot of time teaching and his disciples claim this hero has the words of life. Why then is it often so difficult to listen to Jesus? The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 is one of Jesus’ explanation for why He is dismissed, ignored and rejected. The problem is the condition of our hearts.
*Special thanks to Tim Keller and Ricky Jones for helpful material on this passage.*
Sermon Points:
The Purpose Of Parables (13:10-17)
The Problem (13:3-9, 18-23)
The Proper Response (13:11, 16)
30 min
November 12, 2023A Sacrificial Life | Clint Wilcke
Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1-2
Sermon Points:
Embracing the Depth of God’s Mercy
Embracing the Body for Service
Embracing the Mind with Truth
38 min
November 05, 2023The Hero Confronts | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 12:1-14
When Jesus shows up in the Jewish countryside, his claims start to create reactions, depending on what was in the heart of his listeners. The Pharisees were famous for their miscalculations regarding Jesus, but when the topic of true rest arose, they were laid bare and wanted to kill him.
Sermon Points:
Check your Facts
Check your Heart
Check your Motivation
26 min
October 29, 2023The Hero Disappoints & Offends | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:1-6, 15-19
The Hero Jesus, has come to rescue and set the world to rights. However, the way that Jesus will bring rescue offends some and even disappoints a devoted follower like John the Baptist. In these interactions, Jesusexposes the pride of our own hearts how he has come to rescue us from ourselves.
Sermon Points:
Offensive Circumstances
Offensive Call To Change
Offensive Healing
28 min
October 22, 2023The Hero Launches a Mission | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:35-10:7
Having demonstrated the power of his kingdom, our Hero, Jesus, then chooses 12 disciples to carry on his mission of compassion, prayer and healing. Jesus’ priorities are the same for the church today and grasping HOW he passes these along is central to our present sense of mission today.
Sermon Points:
A Mission of Compassion
A Mission of Empowerment
A Mission of Strategy
29 min
October 15, 2023The Powerful Hero | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 8:23-34
Jesus is traveling through Galilee doing amazing things, demonstrating his power. But until you understand the nature and context of his miracles, you can’t feel the full power of just what’s being suggested: Jesus is claiming authority of the chaos of our lives and healing people by the power of his Word.
Sermon Points:
The Chaos From Without
The Chaos From Within
30 min
October 08, 2023Subversive Salvation | Austin Braasch
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-18
Sermon Points:
Subversive Motives
Subversive Freedom
Subversive Kingdom
25 min
October 01, 2023The Hero Cleanses | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 8:1-4
It’s one thing to be physically separated from your community, quite another to be spiritually ostracized. Jesus encounters a leper who suffers from both, but the healing Jesus brings demonstrates something astounding who still struggle with God’s willingness to heal and his power to do so.
Sermon Points:
Jesus is Willing
Jesus is Holy
Jesus is Advancing
26 min
September 24, 2023The Hero Connects | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:9-13
In an epidemic of loneliness in the West, why is communion with God not any more of an antidote to that? could it be that we are thinking of prayer all wrong? The Lord’s Prayer equips Jesus’ followers NOT with just a template for prayer, but a powerful means to change HOW we think of connecting with God.
Sermon Points:
Familiarity
Perspective
Celebration
30 min