Mid Cities OPC

On March 28, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Murder in the Heart" from Matthew 5:21-26.

Jesus Christ gives grace to those who humbly walk with him, so that we can be forgiven, and can forgive others.

1. The Person Who is Angry (vs. 21-22)

2. The Person Who Has Made Another Angry (vs. 23-26)

On March 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Fulfilled" from Matthew 5:17-20.

Jesus came to bring freedom from the oppressive requirements the Scribes and Pharisees added to the Law. At the same time, he shows us that the requirements of the Law are even more strict than they taught. 

1. To Fulfill (v. 17)

2. Until All is Accomplished (vs. 18-19)

3. Greater Righteousness (v. 20)

On March 14, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on salt and light from Matthew 5:13-16.

Disciples who are faithful to Jesus are as useful to the world as salt on food, or as light in darkness.

1. The Salt of the Earth (v. 13)

2. The Light of the World (vs. 14-16)

On March 7, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the third sermon in a series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:9-12.

Because God made peace with you through Jesus's life and death, you are able to make peace with others, but you should expect persecution for Jesus's account.

1. Peacemakers (v. 9)

2. Those Who Are Persecuted (vs. 10-12)

On February 28, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the second of two parts on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:6-8.

We become citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven by the life and death of Jesus, and Jesus is teaching us to be what we have become.

1. Those Who Hunger and Thirst (v. 6)

2. The Merciful (v. 7)

3. The Pure in Heart (v. 8)

On February 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the first of two parts on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-5.

Jesus teaches what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven, and we are called to believe because of who he is, and what he has done for us.

1. Jesus Begins to Teach (vs. 1-2)

2. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (v. 3)

3. Blessed are Those Who Mourn (v. 4)

4. Blessed are the Meek (v. 5)

On February 14, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on the power of the word from Matthew 4:12-25.

Common words spoken by God with the witness of the Holy Spirit in our hearts call us to repentance and faith in Christ Jesus.

1. Fulfilling (vs. 12-17, 23a)

2. Calling (vs. 18-22)

3. Healing (vs. 23b-25)

On February 7, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on the temptation of Jesus from Matthew 4:1-11.

Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, so that through his death and resurrection, sinners like you and I may be able to resist the devil to the very end of our lives.

1. Put to the test (vs. 1-2)

2. If you are the Son of God (vs. 3-7)

3. If you will worship me (vs. 8-11)

4. It is written (vs 4, 6, 7, 10)

On January 31, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Lamb of God" from Matthew 3:13-17. 

Jesus fulfilled all righteousness for his people by receiving John's baptism of repentance so that he can identify with his people. 

1. The Humiliation and Exaltation of Identification [5:50] 

2. The Reason for Identification [15:06]

On January 24, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Elijah Who Is To Come" from Matthew 3:1-12.

The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The King sits on his throne as judge. Therefore, all people everywhere, are commanded to repent.

1. John the Preacher (vs. 1-3) [7:43]

2. John the Prophet (vs. 4-10) [16:25]

3. John the Baptist (vs. 11-12) [21:21]