Intro

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

• Acts 2:29-33

The Power of the Resurrection...

1. Caused the Church to Begin and Grow v.1-2

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

• 2 Corinthians 6:1

• Matthew 7:21-23

• John 2:23-24

• Acts 2:23-32

2. Confirmed the Truth of Scriptures v.3-4

• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

• Isaiah 53:5-7

• Isaiah 53:9-10

• Isaiah 53:11

• Psalm 16:10

• Acts 2:24

• 2 Timothy 3:15-16

• Romans 10:17

3. Can Change Your Life v.5-9 

• 1 Corinthians 15:5-9

• Galatians 1:13-16

• Romans 6:5-11

  
  

Application

• Has the Resurrection Changed your LIfe?

• Are you in His Church?

• Renew your desire to be in His Word and Trust Him.  

• Shout it from the Roof Top!   Jesus is my Lord and Savior

Baptism Testimonies

• Jon DeJoode

• Zach Robinson

• Cody Lee

• Sam Glenn

• Jake Martin

• Chad Steele

• Madison Oberg

• Mayla Mitchell

• Kiersten Johnson

• Kinsley Wubben

The Talents

Matthew 25:1-14-30

Introduction

• Revelation 4:10-11

• Matthew 5:12

• 1 Corinthians 3:14

• Colossians 3:23-24

• Revelation 22:12

• James 1:12

• 1 Peter 5:4

• Revelation 3:11

• Romans 1:1

• Romans 12:6-8

• 1 Peter 4:10

Kingdom Investors

1.Two Wise Investors (talents, abilities, gifts) - Matthew 25:20-23

• Both servants were faithful.

• Both servants received a well done!

• Both servants were invited to share in their masters joy!

  • This doesn’t mean doing nothing.

  • It means perfect fellowship (partnering) with the Master.

  • It means perfect enabling in a perfect work environment.

2. Unwise Servant (talents, abilities, gifts) - Matthew 25:24-25

• This servant was afraid of the Master.

  • He thought the Master was hard.

  • He thought the Master was an opportunist.

    • Reaped where he hadn’t shown.

    • Gathered by taking what wasn’t his.

• This servant was lazy.

• This servant was afraid to fail.

3.Jesus' Rebuke - Matthew 25:26-30

• The Master scolded the servant.

• The servant’s talent was taken and given to the faithful servants.

Application:

Faithful Servants...

1. Step Out

2. Finish the Race - Hebrews 12:1-2

3. Don't Compare  - 2 Corinthians 10:12

Unfaithful Servants...

1. Trust Jesus for salvation

2. No excuses

• Ephesians 4:16

Be Alert

Matthew 25:1-13

The last days are upon us.  Weigh carefully the times.  Look for Him who is about all time, eternal and invisible--

We have reached the time of the white horse of the Apocalypse.  This world will not last any longer...than another hundred years--

Introduction

• Matthew 25:1-13

• Matthew 24:36

• Matthew 24:3

• Matthew 24:42-44

• John 3:29

• Matthew 9:15

• Matthew 25:1-4

• Matthew 25:5

• Matthew 25:6

• Matthew 24:31

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16

• Matthew 25:7

• Matthew 25:8-10

• Matthew 25:11-13

• Matthew 7:23

  
  

1. Be Ready

• 1 John 2:28

• Hebrews 10:36-37

• Revelation 19:7

• Romans 13:11

2. Pray

• Matthew 26:41

3. Evangelize the Lost

• Acts 1:7-8

• Matthew 24:14

• Philemon 6

4. Repent and Believe

• 2 Corinthians 13:5

The Parable of the Vineyard Owner

Matthew 21:33-46

Introduction

• Matthew 13:10-17

• Leviticus 25:23

• Isaiah 5:1-7

• Psalm 80:8-10

• Jeremiah 2:21

The Story of the Vineyard

• Amazing Provision - 21:33

• Treacherous Rebellion - 21:34-35

• Long-Suffering Patience - 21:36-37

• Murderous Evil - 21:38-39

• Clever Twist - 21:40-41

• Bombshell Revelation - 21:42-46

  
  

Lessons from the Vineyard

• Listen to Christ.

• God is the owner.

• We are tenant workers.

• Work is for God and His Son.

• Pursue the right thing, Jesus Christ.

  
  

Questions from the Vineyard

• Are we living as tenants or owners?

• How are we responding to the Son?

• Are we producing Kingdom fruit?

• What are we doing with Jesus?

The Two sons

Matthew 21:28-32

Introduction

• Matthew 21:23

  
  

The Call

It's Personal. "Son..."

• Matthew 21:28-30

It's Specific. "Son, go work in my vineyard..."

• Matthew 21:28-30

• Matthew 22:37-39

• Galatians 5:22-23

It's Now. "Son, go work in my vineyard, today..."

• Matthew 21:29-30

The Answer

• 1st Son - Matthew 21:29

• 2nd Son - Matthew 21:30

  
  

Jesus' Word of Rebuke - Matthew 21:31-32

Application:

1.  Unbeliever -Repent

2.  Follower of Christ - Repent and Respond to Jesus Words Daily

Serving for the Kingdom

Matthew 20:1-16

Introduction

• Matthew 19:27

• Matthew 19:28

• Matthew 20:26-28

  
  

Kingdom of Heaven, Service Minded People...

1. Serve the Lord not the contract

• Matthew 20:1-7

• Colossians 3:23-24

2. Serve the Lord and don't compare

• Matthew 20:8-14

• Leviticus 19:13

• Matthew 20:8-14

3. Serve the Lord because God is gracious

• Matthew 20:15-16

• Ephesians 2:10

  
  

Application

1. Don't make deals with God.  Serve.

2. Don't Compare your service with others. Serve.

3. Be Grateful that God is using you.  Serve.

Introduction

• Matthew 18:21-35

  
  

Bitterness. This comes from a word that means “sharp” and has the idea of bearing a grudge and  being resentful  and angry against someone.

Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

- Author unknown-

• Acts 8:23

  
  

Kingdom of Heaven Forgiveness is...

1. Often

• Matthew 18:21-22

• 1 Corinthians 13:5

2. A Picture of God's Forgiveness

• Matthew 18:23-27

• 1 Talent= 15 years of Work; 10,000 Talents=(10,000 x 15yrs) 150,000 years to pay off

• Matthew 18:23-27

• Psalm 103:12

• Psalm 130:3-4

3. A Picture of our Spiritual Condition

• Luke 23:24

• Matthew 18:28-35

• Hebrews 10:30

  
  

Application

Who do you need to forgive?

Learning from Children

Matthew 18:1-14

Introduction

• Mark 9:34

  
  

How to live a Kingdom of Heaven Life on Earth.

1. Remember you received Jesus like a child.

• Matthew 18:1-5

• Matthew 16:24-26

• Matthew 18:3

• Matthew 18:4-5

• 1 Peter 3:15

2. Remember the influence sin has and had in your life.

• Matthew 18:6-9

• Matthew 18:8-9

• Romans 5:20-6:2

• Romans 14:13

3. Remember to treat each other like Jesus treated you.

• Matthew 18:10-14

  
  

Application

1. Humility is Key  v.1-5

2. Sin is Repented of v.6-9

3. Grace is Needed  v. 10-14

Discovering and Delighting in Jesus

[ Matthew 13:34; 45-46 ]

Introduction

• Matthew 13:44

1. Discovering Jesus

• Matthew 13:44

• Isaiah 65:1

• Visible Love for One Another.

  • Others - Direct Neighbors

  • Others - Those inside the local church

    • John 13:35

• Matthew 13:45-46

• Acts 8:30-31

• Matthew 7:7-8

2. Delighting in Jesus

• Matthew 13:34

• Philippians 3:7-8

• Isaiah 55:13

  
  

Application

Have you discovered the treasure?!