Matthew 9:18-34 | The Faith that Saves

Intro: How did we get in?

1. Who Jesus Is

2. Who Jesus Saves

3. How Jesus Saves

Intro: The King and His Kingdom

1. Follow Me...

2. ... into a kingdom of mercy, not merit

3. ... Into a kingdom of feasting, not fasting

4. ... Into a kingdom of new creation, not religious renovation

Matthew 8:18–9:8 | Is following Jesus worth the risk?

Is following Jesus worth the risk? (8:18-22)

Jesus has authority over nature (8:23-27)

Jesus has authority over the supernatural (8:28-34)

Jesus has authority to forgive (9:1-8)

Matthew 8:1-17 | Jesus: Real Cleaning Power

Introduction: Real Cleaning Power

Context: The authority of Jesus

1. Jesus’ authority to clean

2. Jesus’ authority to clean anyone and everyone

3. Jesus’ authority to clean away sin

What does this mean for me?

Intro: Course correction

1. The Lordship of Jesus demands the advance of the gospel

2. The People of Jesus carry out the advance of the gospel

3. The Presence and Power of Jesus enables the advance of the gospel

Christmas 2025

Intro: Who’s in charge of Christmas?

1. The Old Testament Story: Who’s in charge?

2. God’s Promise to David

3. God’s Forever King

Application: Who’s in charge?

The Promised Blessing | Genesis 12 & 15

Intro: Blessed or cursed?

1. Context: The Curse Spreads

2. The Promise: Blessing to all nations

3. The Problem: A Promise broken?

4. The Blessing: God with us

The Promised Deliverer | Genesis 3:15

Intro: Looking forward to Christmas

The Problem

The Promise

The Person

Romans 16 | Partners and Protectors

Intro: What will it take to advance the gospel?

Gospel Partnership (v.1-16; 21-23)

Gospel Protection (v.17.20)