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April 13, 2025 The Greatest Commandment
Matthew 22:34-40
First Week – Trap #1 (Political)
Last Week – Trap #2 (Theological)
Trap #3 – The Greatest Commandment (Legal)
. Gracious invitations to the same people seeking to kill Him.
. The very essence of what it means to be a Christian.
1. The Question That Challenges Jesus – Vs. 34-36
. Pharisee – A lawyer and professional scholar of the Law (Scribe)
. . Mark 12:32-34 – He was close and sincere, but still testing Jesus – Mark 12:35
. . The Pharisees loved to debate this question
. Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 2:4
. . Matthew 23:23 – Weighty vs. lighter
2. The Answer That Summarizes the Law – Vs. 37-40
.A. A. Love the Lord – Vs. 37-38
. . Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, John 14:15
. . Complete allegiance, total devotion
. . . Defines the greatest sin – not loving God with the fullness of your being
. . . This is not radical. It is normal Christianity
. . . Revelation 2:4-5 – Solution: Remember, Repent, Return
. B. Love your neighbor
. . . This is a natural outflow of the love of God
. . . Galatians 5:14, James 2:8, 1 John 3:16-17, 4:8
. . . Who is my neighbor? Every single person you come in contact with – Luke 10:29
. . . Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:14
Every single failure of God’s Law is a failure to love
Realize Who He is
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May 19, 2024 Fervent Love and the Enduring Word of God
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Biblical Love – 1 Corinthians 13:6, 1 Timothy 1:5, Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8, 5-6, John 13:34-35
Three Life Changing Results of the Believer’s Salvation in Jesus Christ
1. The Believer’s Reciprocal Love Among The Heart – Vs. 22
. Ezekiel 36:26-37, John 14:23
. A. Phileo – Brotherly Love – Romans 12:9-13, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Ephesians 4:32
. B. Agape – Christ’s Love – Philippians 2:8, Matthew 26:36-46, Acts 12:12
. C. Genuine Love – 1 Corinthians 3:13
2. The Believer’s Regenerated Life Through The Living & Enduring Word of God – Vs. 23-29
. John 3:3, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 10:17
3. The Believer’s Renewed Longing For The Spiritual Nourishment of the Word – Vs. 2:1-3
. Psalm 119:159-160
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February 12, 2023 The Tender Heart of Our Compassionate Savior
Matthew 9:35-38
Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People
. 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35
. cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends)
. Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9)
. 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed People – Vs. 36
. Only used of Christ in the New Testament – Matthew 14:14, 15:32, 20:34
. The Jewish Leaders – Ezekiel 34
. 3. The Concern Of Christ For Faithful Laborers – Vs. 37
. 4. The Call of Christ To Evangelistic Prayer – Vs. 38
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55min
July 31, 2022 God’s Love – His Action, Our Action
Malachi 1:1-14
I. God’s Love For Us Demonstrated By Action – Vss 1-5
. A. By His Electing Grace – Vss 2-3
. . . Deuteronomy 7:6-7, 10:14; Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 1:2
. B. By His Protective Care – Vss 3-4
. C. By His Coming Judgment and Promises – Vs. 5
II. Our Love For God Demonstrated By Action – Vss 6-14
. A. By Honoring God – Vss 6-7
. . Deuteronomy 21:18-21, 32:6; Proverbs 3:6
. B. By Our Worship of God – Vss 7-12
. C. By Our Attitude and Service of God – Vss 13-14
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56min
June 26, 2022 Gone But Not Forgotten
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Four Desires All Believers Should Have
1. A Desire To Be With One Another
. A. Because We Care – Vs. 17
. B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18
.   .   1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16
. C. Because It Brings Joy – Vss. 19-21
2. A Desire To Strengthen And Encourage One Another
. A. Even If It Costs Something – 3:1-2
. B. To Build Up One Another In Faith – Vs. 3
. C. To Persevere Through Trials – Vss. 4-5
3. A Desire To Rejoice In One Another’s Faith – Vs. 6
.   .   Philippians 1:14
4. A Desire To Pray For One Another
. A. Prayer For Increasing Love – Vs. 12
.   B. Prayer For Growth In Sanctification – Vs. 13
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49min
December 05, 2021 Evidence #6 of Authentic Righteousness: Love For Enemies
Matthew 5:43-48
. You have heard it said . . .
Evidence #1
Evidence #2
Evidence #-3
Evidence #4
Evidence #5

Jesus said many hard things: some were hard to understand. others hard to do
. Luke 9:23, 14:26; Matthew 10:33-36, John 5:53-56

We must love the very people who treat us poorly
. 1. A Sinful Attitude Toward Your Enemies – Vs. 42
. . A. It is true that we must love our neighbor – Leviticus 19:18
. . . Who is your neighbor? – Luke 10:29-37
. . B. The Canaanite conquest – Deuteronomy 20:17
. . C. The Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 139:19-22
. 2. A Biblical Attitude Toward Your Enemies – Vs. 44-47
. . A. Agape love, not an emotion – Romans 5:8, 10-11
. . B. Pray for those who persecute you – Act. 7:60, Luke 23:34
Why?
. To imitate the Lord’s kindness
. To transcend the world’s attitude

BE PERFECT AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT – Vs. 48
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August 09, 2020 Avoiding What God Hates
Proverbs 6:12-19
. God is the standard for love
. 1 John 4:7-8, 16; John 3:16, Romans 5:8
Because God is love, He hates those things that are contrary to His will
God Hates:
. Wicked People: Romans 9:13, Psalm 5:5, 11:5; Revelation 2:6
. Idolaters: Leviticus 20:23, Deuteronomy 7:25
. Sexual Immorality: Leviticus 18:6-23, Deuteronomy 22:5
. Hypocrisy: Deuteronomy 17:1,Isaiah 1:13-14

1. A Disdainful Look: Proverbs 30:13, 8:13, 16:5, 18; James 4:6
2. A Deceitful Tongue: Matthew 15:18-19, Proverbs 12:22, Zechariah 8:17, Proverbs 26:28
3. A Deadly Hand: Proverbs 1:10-12, Revelation 22:15, Matthew 5:21-26
4. A Depraved Heart:
5. A Delinquent Foot:Romans 3:15, Isaiah 59:
6. A Dishonest Witness: Proverbs 12:17,
7. A Divisive Spirit: Proverbs 16:28, 19:11, 20-21: Psalm 133:1

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54min
March 15, 2020 Relationships in the Body of Christ: Stop the Feeding Frenzy
Galatians 5:13-26
About anxiety in the current situation: Matthew 8:26-27, Philippians: 4:6-7
Conflict is the sin of self-worship
James 4:4, Romans 1:18
How to handle conflict
1. Walk In Love – Vs. 13-14
2. Walk By The Spirit – Vs. 15-16
3. Walk In Humility – Vs. 26
. James 4:1-10
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48min
March 03, 2019 Gospel-Shaped Relationships: How Believers Love Others – Part 9
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

#23 - A Vengeful Reluctance - Vs. 19
Leave room for the wrath of God. Reasons we can't retaliate:
1. God has not given us the authority - Psalm 94:1, Proverbs 20:22, Nahum 1:2
2. God has not given us the ability - 1 Samuel 24:6-12, 26:9-11

#24 - A Supernatural Kindness
It's not enough to not retaliate; go out of your way to serve them - Proverbs 25:21-22
The best way to get rid of an enemy is to turn him into a friend - Luke 6:27-36

#25 - An Overcoming Goodness - Acts 7:60, Luke 23:34
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February 24, 2019 Gospel-Shaped Relationships: How Believers Love Others – Part 8
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7

#20 - An Evil Avoidance - vs. 17-18
NEVER - Absolutely no one ever!!
Matthew 5:11, John 15:18-19, 16:33; 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12
Exodus 21:12, Leviticus 24:17-20
A. The punishment is not to be too severe, it must fit the crime
B. The community is to administer the punishment. The person is not to take their
own revenge.
Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 5:38, 1 Peter 2:21, 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:15,
1 Corinthians 4:12

#21 - A Right Conduct - vs. 17
2 Timothy 2:24-26, Matthew 5:6, 1 Peter 2:12, 15

#22 - A Peaceable Constitution - vs. 18
Proverbs 17:14, Romans 14:19, Matthew 5:9, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:17, Galatians 5:22
Caveat: While trying to maintain peace, you don't compromise biblical truth to
achieve that peace
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56min

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