Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Messianic Character – Matt. 17:14-27

I. Messianic Power and Extent Matt. 17:14-21.

A. Limitations of disciples 14-16.

B. ‘You of little faith’ hurts 17,18.

C. Disciples need Messianic help 19-21.

II. Reminder of Messianic Mission Matt. 17:22,23.

A. Poignant teaching moment 22,23a.

B. Poignant response to the teaching 23b.

III. Messianic Economics Matt. 17:24-27.

A. Render to collectors 24,25a.

B. Sons are free indeed 25b-26.

C. Render to collectors 27.

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiah’s Glory - Matt. 17:1-13. 

I. Messianic Metamorphosis Matt. 17:1-8.

A. Glory! 1-3.

B. He tabernacles, not us 4-6.

C. Jesus being Jesus! 7,8.

II. Memorial of Messianic Forerunner Matt. 17:9-13.

A. Progress, but at His pace 9.

B. Clarification on the Forerunner 10-12.

C. In the spirit of Elijah 13.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 29, 2020

Matthew 16:13-28

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 22, 2020

2 Corinthians 4:15

Series: Thanksgiving

Title: Grace-itude 2020

I. Grace-itude’s Context.

A. Paul’s personal grace-itude. 2 Cor. 4:1-12.

B. Paul’s example of grace-itude. 2 Cor. 4:13,14.

II. Defining Grace-itude.

A. The “grace” in grace-itude. 2 Cor 4:15a.

B. The “tude” in grace-itude. 2 Cor 4:15b.

C. What grace-itude is not.

D. What grace-itude is.

III. Grace-itude Unpacked.

A. Grace-itude illustrated. Matt 18:22-35.

B. Grace-itude’s goal. 2 Cor. 4:15c.

2 Corinthians 4:15

σα γαπ FOR πανσα ALL THINGS "ARE" δι FOR THE SAKE

OF τμαρ YOU, ινα THAT η THE

χαπιρ GRACE, πλεοναςαςα ABOUNDING

δια THROUGH σων THE πλειονων σην MOST,

ετχαπιςσιαν THANKSGIVING

πεπιςςετςη MAY CAUSE TO EXCEED ειρ TO

σην δοξαν THE GLORY σοτ θεοτ OF GOD. 

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 15, 2020

Matthew 16:1-12

Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Seeking Signs Not Messiah –

Matt. 16:1-12

I. Who is Seeking What? Matt. 16:1-4

A. Not smart to test Jesus 1.

B. People can see some things, but... 2-3.

C. Seeker sensitive? 4.

II. The Need for Messianic Mindset Matt. 16:5-12.

A. A lesson taught 5,6.

B. A lesson missed 7-10.

C. The mindset missed reiterated 11,12

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 8, 2020

Matthew 15:21-39

Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Even More Messianic Miracles – Part 3

Matt. 15:21-39

I. He Came to His Own(?) Matt. 15:21-28.

A. The Shepherd needs rest 21,22.

B. An answer that confronts assumptions 23,24.

C. Sheep and goats dogs 25-27.

D. Special occasion: Jesus sees great faith 28.

II. Back to Galilee Matt. 15:29-31.

A. More Old Testament fulfillment 29,30.

B. A healthy response 31.

III. More Messianic Food Matt. 15:32-39.

A. Their food was to be with Him 32.

B. No bread in the desert 33-35.

C. Thousands more satisfied 36-39.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 1, 2020

Matthew 15:1-20

Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Challenging Messiah - Matt. 15:1-20

I. Messiah Challenged with Man’s Tradition Matt.

15:1-9.

A. Lawyers and leaders united 1,2.

B. A clear rebuke from Messiah 3-6.

C. Be careful what you ask for 7-9.

II. Messianic Clarification/Teaching Matt. 15:10-14.

A. Clarification on the challenge 10,11.

B. A brief parable illustrating the teaching 12-14.

C. Still more need for clarification 15-20

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 25, 2020

Matthew 14:13-36

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Even More Messianic Miracles – Part 2 Matt. 14:13-36

I. Messiah Feeds Thousands Matt. 14:13-21.

A. Grief doesn’t thwart compassion 13,14.

B. Practical advice to Jesus(?) 15.

C. A challenging imperative 16,17.

D. Messiah feeds thousands 18-21.

II. Messiah Walks on Water Matt. 14:22-33.

A. He is able to get alone to pray 22,23.

B. Open water scare 24-26.

C. Messiah is strong (again), Peter wants to be 27- 29.

D. Little faith is not a compliment 30,31.

E. Calm and response 32,33.

III. Messianic Miracles Continue Matt. 14:34-36. *More work and testimony of Messiah 34-36.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 18, 2020

Matthew 13:53-14:12

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiah Rejected / Forerunner Murdered – Matt. 13:53-14:12

I. The Messiah Rejected (at Home) Matt. 13:53-58.

A. Going to teach at home 53,54a.

B. The student was not ready 54b-57.

C. A surprising response (and paradigm) 58.

II. The Forerunner Murdered Matt. 14:1-12.

A. John’s death observed 1,2.

B. The lawbreaker arrests a prophet 3-5.

C. Unhappy birthday 6-9.

D. Quite literal family affair 10.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 11, 2020

Matthew 13:24-52

I. Major Parables Matt. 13:24-35

A. Seed sabotage 24-30.

B. Seed surpluses 31-33.

C. Comments on parables 34-36.

II. An Explanation of the Parables Matt. 13:37-43

A. The Kingdoms are at war 37-39.

B. The grave implications of being on the wrong side in the war 40-43.

III. Minor Parables Matt. 13:44-50

A. The treasured kingdom 44.

B. The exclusive nature of the kingdom and repeated warning 47-50.

IV. Understanding Parables Matt. 13:51,52

A. The important question regarding parables 51.

B. If you know, share 52.