The Main Event: Teach AllMathew 28:20

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

2 Timothy 3:10-16

True of me before Truth from me.

What is seen as true is seen as Truth.

We lead others only as far as we follow.

Scripture is unique in authority, usability, and profitability.

Teach all to all.

The purpose is fullness.

Fullness is readiness.

The Main Event: Round To It

Matthew 28:19

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Romans 6:1-11

Baptism is …

-Confession: an expression of belief by one who believes.

-Identification: publicly uniting with Christ and His Church.

-Celebration: an act of gratitude for the gift of salvation.

-Crucifixion: a declaration of one’s death to self and sin.

Resurrection: a proclamation of one’s new and different life.

Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but it is necessary for the saved.

Matthew 28:19The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.Always going as you go.Always causing as God causes.Romans 10:8-17The Gospel is always specific, but never silent.Do you believe?-Jesus is God’s Son?-Jesus died for all sin?-Jesus rose from the dead?Do you confess?-You are a sinner?-Jesus is the Savior?-Jesus is your Lord?

The Main EventAll Authority | Matthew 28:16-18Big Idea: The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.Jesus has total and perfect authority.-He never loses.In Heaven- He has unlimited spiritual power.-He doesn’t negotiate with evil.On earth- He has unlimited physical power.-His mission for the church cannot be stopped.Over You- You have unlimited Kingdom potential.-Total authority demands total surrender

Matthew 28:1-10The Road to Freedom is built on the Bedrock of Forgiveness.I will not be ________.Be curious.________ is not in ________..Be authentic.________ is found in ________.Be changed.I know because he said ________.Be bold.

The Road to Freedom: The High Price of Freedom

Matthew 27:32-66

The road to freedom is built on the bedrock of forgiveness.

Jesus’ life was given, not taken.

• Faith is life given, not life taken.

Salvation requires substitution.

• In Christ the standard is not lowered; it is fulfilled.
• Receiving Christ’s perfection requires receiving His perfecting.

Freedom requires forgiveness.

• In Christ our sin is not forgotten; it is forgiven.
• Receiving Christ’s forgiveness of our sin requires forsaking our sin.

Forgiveness requires sacrifice.

• In Christ, salvation is not compromise; it is completion.
• Receiving Christ’s sacrifice requires receiving Christ’s standard

Deceived In Our DeceptionMatthew 26:57-68, 27:1-2, 11-31Ways we are deceived:-Deception of protection.--We protect our truth even when our truth is not true.-Deception of persuasion---We make choices based on what others think.-Deception of negotiation.--We often give to God what is easiest rather than what He has asked for.-Deception of perception.--What we think we know about Jesus often keeps us from knowing Jesus.

The Road to Freedom: The Story of 2 BetrayalsMatt 26:30-35, 47-56, 69-75, 27:1-10The road to freedom is built on the bedrock of forgiveness.The Heart Conditions of Betrayal:1. Selfishness2. ArroganceThe Emotional Conditions of Betrayal:1. Disillusion2. FearThe Responses Available after Betrayal:1. Shame2. ConvictionShame causes us to quit.Conviction causes us to start.

The Road to Freedom: The Last TimesMatthew 26:17-29The road of freedom is built on the bedrock of forgiveness.The Invitation to Freedom:1. Accept the truth of self.Forgiveness is given graciously.2. Take the substitute.Forgiveness is given legally.Matthew 26: 36-46The road of faith must be built on the foundation of truth.It’s okay to struggle with the plan.What do I do with sorrow of soul?1. Seek the Father.2. Find some friends.We need present friends, not perfect friends.3. Fight the flesh.4. Submit your spirit.

The Road to Freedom: Finding the Foundation for FreedomMatthew 16:1-16The road to freedom is built on the bedrock of forgiveness.Believing is more than knowing.What we know is not always what we believe.Believing is expecting.Believing requires listening.Believing is investing.Worship is worth it.Believing is remaining.Wickedness seems righteous when greed meets disillusion.