Everyone takes away something from the person and work of Christ Jesus the King. What is it that you take away from this One from Nazareth?

What do you think of the Christ? Do you know David's son to be the Son of God and true Messiah? Do you confess David's Lord Jesus to be your sovereign Master and King this morning? I pray that you do! Indeed, the call to know your God, to know your Savior, and to love Him with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind is pressed to your heart and mine afresh. As you know and love Jesus this morning, may you be moved all the more to exalt Him and worship at His footstool. He is holy!

Jesus taught us to pray for God's reign over all things. 1. The history of two kingdoms clashing. 2. The uniqueness of God's kingdom reign. a. The plan for God's reign. b. The purpose for God's reign. c. The increase of God's reign. 3. We remember three things as we pray "Thy Kingdom Come." a. This is a request that we are to make, not an action we can do. b. Kingdom reigning and ruling belongs to God. c. There is an aspect of the reign of God that has not yet come! What does this petition truly mean? 1. How did Jesus rebuke the Pharisees? Matthew 12:28 2. What two kings appear in Matthew's 2nd chapter? Mt. 2:1-11 3. Where else is the kingdom of God? Luke 17:21, Isaiah 57:15

I. His Position II. His Character III. Our Response Psalter - 111A, 31B, 107B, 2B

If you've ever shopped for a house, you know that the pictures often present a different scenario than what you find when you show up. The wide-angle camera lens and artificial lighting make the rooms seem larger and brighter than they truly are. Or maybe you've had the opposite experience. You've seen pictures of a home filled with trash and overgrown with out-of-control landscaping. But you knew that beneath the gloomy façade was a solid house worth saving. The point is, how things first present does not always tell the whole story. The same is true with the church of Jesus Christ. If we are careless, we might improperly judge the church in ways that will harm us spiritually. Psalm 48 urges God's people to "walk about Zion, go around her, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels"—in other words, carefully inspect the church. And if we do so well, not based on outward appearances, but based on spiritual truth, we will be impressed by what we learn and be encouraged to tell the next generation about the God who promises to guide us forever (Ps. 48:12–14)

In Matthew 10, Jesus sends His disciples out with His authority and a clear message: the kingdom of heaven is at hand. They are called not merely to hear and admire Jesus, but to trust Him enough to obey—depending on Him for their provision, protection, and the outcome. Jesus does not promise that following Him will be easy. Loyalty to Christ will bring His people into conflict with the ways of the world and may cost us comfort, relationships, reputation, or even our lives. Yet we do not have to fear. Jesus promises His Spirit, the assurance that we belong to Him, and an eternal inheritance the world cannot take away. Matthew 10 ultimately asks a question of loyalty: Is Jesus worth following when obedience costs us something? Our good and gracious King calls for our complete allegiance—and His promises are enough.

The latest message from Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, OH. In this message, Pastor Carl looks at Matthew 9:35-38 in a sermon titled, "Questioning the Shepherds of Israel."

Couched in terms of pragmatism the leaders of the people of Israel reject their true king. The whole experiment of theocracy leaves a bad taste in their mouths. They demand a better system. God provides them with a warning in the form of a normal list of a normal king. This new violation of the terms of the old covenant sets the stage for God's provision of a king after His own heart. This sermon calls us to trust in the Savior provided by God: Jesus Christ.

Pastor Mark Hogan taught from Psalm 110:5–7, defending commentator Matthew Henry's claim that the Messiah's return in devastating judgment is "pure gospel," since Scripture makes judgment integral to the good news itself (Romans 2:16, Acts 17, John 5—Christ as the ordained Judge). He traced the warrior-Messiah through Genesis 49's lion of Judah, Numbers 24's star from Jacob crushing the nations, and Psalm 2's iron-rod rule, then expounded the enthroned Jesus as the divine warrior personally executing kings on the day of Yahweh's wrath—a universal judgment no sinner escapes—supported by Revelation 6 (hiding from "the wrath of the Lamb"), Isaiah 63's blood-stained winepress treader, 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7, and Revelation 19's rider on the white horse. Verse 7's brook-drinking, head-lifted victor is compared to Samson in Judges 15, a mere type foreshadowing Christ's greater triumph over Babylon, the beast, Satan, and death; he tentatively reads "Adonai" in verse 5 as the Messiah himself executing judgment. The application is urgent: kings, the powerful, and all people must "kiss the Son" now before the day of wrath arrives; unbelievers must flee to Christ today, while believers—whose robes are washed white in the Lamb's blood (Revelation 7) and whose Judge is their saving high priest (Psalm 110:4)—anticipate His return with joyful expectation rather than dread, as the Lord's Supper testifies.

This sermon examines the first Roman trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, highlighting the irony of religious leaders who feared ceremonial defilement while plotting murder. Pastor Bob contrasts the Jews' legalistic obsession with outward purity against their inner hypocrisy, using this historical event to warn against modern reliance on rules rather than faith. Central to the narrative is Jesus' declaration that His kingdom is not of this world, establishing His identity as a king who testifies to the truth. The transcript emphasizes that these events were sovereignly planned by God before creation to fulfill prophecy regarding Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Ultimately, the message calls believers to stand firm for the truth of Christ despite worldly opposition, trusting in the completed work of salvation. Scripture References: John 18:28-38 Isaiah 53:1-7 Matthew 23:23-26 John 12:32 Mark 10:33-34 Matthew 26:67 Benediction May Jesus Christ, our living Lord and Savior, guide each of us, and provide for each of us, through the grace of the Holy Spirit. May He grant us wisdom and humility, and the boldness to speak His truth at every opportunity this week. Amen!