THE MINISTRY OF JESUS (Matthew 4:12-25)

I. Jesus Begins to Preach; vs.12-17

II. Four Fishermen Follow Jesus; vs.18-22

III. Multitudes Follow Jesus; vs.23-25

The ministry of Jesus involved teaching, preaching, healing and inviting others to partner with him.

THE TEMPTER CAME TO HIM Matthew 4:1-11

I. Jesus is Led to The Wilderness; vs.1-2

II. Jesus is Tempted; vs.3-10

III. Jesus is Comforted; vs.11

The temptation of Christ proved Jesus to be without sin and affirmed that He was truly the Son of God.

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD - Matthew 3:1-17

I. The Baptism of Repentance; vs.1-6

II. The Fruit of Repentance; vs.7-10

III. The Baptism of The Spirit; vs.11-12

IV. The Baptism of Jesus; vs.13-17

In Matthew 3 we learn what John the Baptist taught and why he baptized those who came to him. Among those who came to be baptized was Jesus!

Pastor Dan looks at how we fulfill our God give purpose in the world today.

IN SERCH OF JESUS - Matthew 2:1-23

1. The Seach vs. 1-12
2. The Flight vs. 13-15
3. The Massacre vs. 16-18
4. The Return vs. 19-23

BORN AS SWORN - Matthew 1:1-25

BREAKFAST WITH JESUS (John 21:1-14)

I. The Disciples Go to Sea; vs.1-3

II. The Disciples Catch Many Fish; vs.4-6

III. The Disciples Return to Shore; vs.7-10

IV. The Disciples Come to Jesus; vs.11-14

The disciples go out fishing and catch nothing. The big haul comes when Jesus shows up and invites them to breakfast.

BELIEVING IS SEEING (John 20:19-31)

I. The Lord of Our Faith; vs.19-20

II. A Faith to be Shared; vs.21-23

III. The Eyes of Faith; vs.24-29

IIII. The Fruit of Faith; vs.30-31

The story of Doubting Thomas brings to mind the importance of faith and the blessedness of sharing our faith with others.

THE EMPTY TOMB (John 20:1-18)

I. Mary at the Tomb of Jesus; vs.1-2

II. Peter and John at the Tomb; vs.3-10

III. Jesus at the Tomb with Mary; vs.11-18

Mary Magdalene is first to arrive at the tomb. She is first to see the risen Lord. She is first to proclaim the good news.

THE BODY OF CHRIST - John 19:31-42

I. The Body of Christ Was Dead; vs.31-33

II. His Body Was Pierced; vs.34-37

III. His Body Was Buried; vs.38-42

After declaring from the cross "It is finished" Jesus gave up his spirit. What happened to his body afterwards fulfilled scripture.