Saving Grace Church

Main Point: 

Humanity was made to give glory not to their own name but to the name of God.

1. The People Disobey.

2. The People are Exiled.

3. The People are Brought Home.

Main Point: Jesus exposes the risk of riches so we would treasure Him.

1. Even a life full of possessions is empty without Jesus.

2. Only God can save your soul.

3. God gives us more than he’ll ever call us to sacrifice.

Main Point: Children exemplify who the kingdom of heaven belongs to.

1. Children brought to Jesus.

2. Disciples rebuke the people.

3. Jesus corrects the disciples.

Main Point: Jesus cuts through cultural confusion regarding marriage and divorce.

1. God's Design for Marriage.

2. Man's Corruption of Marriage.

3. Not All Are Called to Marriage.

Main Point: Those forgiven by God must forgive their brothers.

1. God has canceled your unpayable debt

2: Your brother’s debt is small by comparison

3: Refusing to forgive forfeits forgiveness

Main Point: 

Church discipline seeks to restore straying believers.

1: Church discipline is for Christians

2: Church discipline confronts sin 

3: Church discipline pursues restoration 

4: Church discipline may involve witnesses 

5: Church discipline calls the congregation to judge

6: Church discipline marks boundaries 

7: Church discipline reflects Christ’s authority 

Main Point: The Father's heart for His little ones sets the standard for the church.

1. Do not despise God's little ones.

2. God pursues those who stray.

Main Point: God's judgment demands drastic action against sin.

1. Woe to those who cause others to sin.

2. Cut off whatever causes you to sin.

Main Point: 

Greatness in God’s kingdom goes against the grain of greatness in the world. 

1. How do you define greatness?

2. How does Jesus define greatness?

3. Who are you ready to receive?

Main Point: By the Father's word, Jesus is the victorious king and priest forever.

1. A Divine Oath of Kingship.

2. A Divine Oath of Priesthood.