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In Matthew 11, Jeus reveals that God's Kingdom is advancing even in the face of doubt, rejection, and opposition. Rather than establishing His Kingdom through earthyly power, Jesus demonstrates the character of God through acts of restoration, compassion, and grace. He reassures John the Baptist, brings hope to the broken, and invites the weery to find rest in Him, The passage reaches its deepest significance as jesus describes Himself as "gentle and lowly in heart," revealing not simply how He acts, but who he is. His Kingdom reflects His own character, a King who does not demand that we earn our place but graciously provides everything necessary for us to enter. Through His righteousness, ot our own, we are wlecomed into his Kingdom and invited to enjoy the rest and peace He freely gives.

Can you see the surety of the promises of Christ being fulfilled in time and the end of time here? As surely as the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D., so the Son of Man, King Jesus, the Righteous, will return bodily with His angels to judge the world.

The Lord Jesus, as king and head of his Church, hath therein appointed a government in the hand of Church officers, distinct from the civil magistrate.

After such a promising start, things begin to get worse and worse for Saul. God's prophet has declared the Word of God to His people. The king and the people remain in the Mosaic covenant; their well-being as a nation fixed to their performance in the covenant. In the middle of a dire situation the whole program of a vice-regent threatens to unravel. This chapter paints an ugly picture of human inability and depravity but in the midst of this we hear the beginning of God's work to bring about His glory and our good through a covenant with David. This sermon calls us to look in faith to the obedient king, Jesus Christ.

In Matthew 6:11, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." This petition reminds us that ordinary needs belong beneath the care of our heavenly Father. Bread represents the necessities of life, and asking for it teaches contentment with the portion God appoints. The command "give us" exposes our dependence upon God even when He provides through work, wages, planning, and other ordinary means. "This day" teaches daily trust rather than anxious self-sufficiency, while "us" and "our" remind us that God's provision should also shape our concern for others. Yet the petition ultimately exposes a deeper need. We do not trust, receive, obey, or remain content as we should. Our greatest need is Christ, the Bread of Life, who perfectly obeyed the Father, bore the judgment of sinners, rose again, and provides the righteousness by which believers stand accepted before God forever.

Matthew 26:17-25

We see that God hath NOT cast away Israel, has NOT replaced Israel with the Church and that Israelites of any of the twelve tribes in Judea are "Jews". We also discuss Election: the election of grace vs. unconditional election/irresistible grace. Also Reference: Proverbs 18:2, Isaiah 1:2-3, 1 Perter 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:10, Ephesians 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 25:41 MUSIC: Hymn # 25 (C) "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" Hymn # 620 (C) "What A Wonderful Savior!" Hymn # 651 (D) "Since I Have Been Redeemed" https://bbfohio.com

In Matthew 17, Jesus reveals His divine glory through the Transfiguration, demonstrating that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Throughout the chapter, Jesus strengthens His disciples' faith, reminding them of His power, provision, and coming death and resurrection. Pastor Matt Dean challenges us to respond in two ways: remember and believe. By intentionally remembering God's faithfulness and believing the promises of His Word, we can walk confidently in faith, trusting that the same God who displays His power in extraordinary ways is also present and working in the smallest details of our lives.

This sermon examines the narrative of David's flight from Saul, highlighting how Saul's unchecked bitterness and jealousy led to the unjust slaughter of eighty-five priests. The preacher contrasts Saul's descent into wickedness with David's consistent faithfulness and his refusal to retaliate against the king, even when given the opportunity. By referencing Jesus' citation of this event in Matthew 12, the message underscores that human need and mercy can supersede ceremonial law, while also warning against allowing hate to distort one's perception of reality. The central exhortation is to reject vengeance and bitterness, trusting God to execute justice rather than taking matters into one's own hands. Through the examples of Saul's destruction and David's restraint, the sermon calls for a heart posture of compassion and reliance on divine sovereignty.

This sermon examines three distinct perspectives on Jesus found in Matthew 9, contrasting the spiritual insight of blind beggars, the hardened rejection of Pharisees, and the compassionate view of Christ toward the multitudes. The message highlights that while the blind men recognised Jesus as the Son of David and cried out for mercy, the religious leaders, despite having access to evidence, defamed Him due to a hardened heart. Jesus is presented as the King who sees people not as problems or commodities, but as sheep without a shepherd, prompting a call to prayer and service. The preacher emphasises that salvation depends on a heart-level surrender to Christ rather than intellectual evidence, urging listeners to see Jesus with faith and to view others through the lens of His compassion.