Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 4, 2020

Matthew 13:1-23

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Parables – Part 1 Matt. 13:1-23

I. The Parable Scenario Matt. 13:1-3a.

A. Galilee Amphitheater 1-3a.

B. The parable given 3b -8.

C. The limitation of parables 9.

II. The Question of Parables Matt. 13:10-17.

A. The question and surprising answer 10,11.

B. The Scriptural understanding of parables 12-15.

C. The important focus regarding parables 16,17.

III. The Parables’ Explanation Matt. 13:18-23.

A. The explanation is for those with ears 18.

B. The parable of the sower unpacked 19-23

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 27, 2020

Matthew 12,14-50

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiahs Enemies Warned - Matt. 12,14-50

I. Enemies Want to Be Enemies Matt. 12:14-29.

A. Plotting is choosing 14,15a.

B. Healing hushed 15b-21.

C. Power over enemies of darkness 22,23.

D. Enemies hear what they want to hear 24-29.

II. Jesus Defines Enemies Matt. 12:30-37.

A. Tables turned 30.

B. Be a friend of Jesus while you can! 31,32.

C. Enemies from inside out 33-37.

III. Signs You’re An Enemie Matt. 12:38-45

A. Faux friends are still enemies 38-41.

B. Remember Sheba? You will 42-45.

IV. Friends and Family of Messiah Matt. 12:46-50.

A. A question of priority 46,47.

B. What a friend we have in Jesus? 48-50.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 20, 2020

Matthew 12:1-13

Series: Matthew Title/Text: Lord of the Sabbath - Matt. 12:1-13

I. The First Challenge to His Lordship Matt. 5:1-7.

A. The setting for the challenge 1.

B. The challenge itself 2.

C. The Biblical response to the challenge 3-5.

D. His Lordship brought into the discussion 6.

E. The heart of the matter exposed 7.

II. Jesus is Lord Matt. 5:8 *The whole point 8.

III. More Evidences of Lordship Matt. 5:9-13.

A. Another Sabbath challenge, same Lord 9,10.

B. A Common sense response to the challenge 11,12.

C. The Lord of the Sabbath is Lord of All 13.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 13, 2020

Matthew 11:20-30

I. Woe is Woeful! Matt. 11:20-24.

A. It is woeful not to repent 20.

B. It is woeful to reject the works of God 21.

C. More tolerable hell? 22.

D. Woe to the best of rejectors 23.

E. Comparing fires 24.

II. Woe’s Only Answer Matt. 11:25-27.

A. A shocking non-revelation prayer 25.

B. What God does is good (really) 26.

C. God opens eyes and is the only hope 27.

III. From Woe to Weary to Rest Matt. 11:28-30.

A. If you see and are weary, come to Jesus 28.

B. Saved by grace 29,30.

Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 6, 2020

Matthew 11:1-19

I. The Scene Bringing Affirmation Matt. 11:1-3.

A. Jesus concludes discourse to Twelve 1.

B. A Question for Clarification 2,3.

II. Messiah Affirmed! Matt. 11:4-6.

A. God loves His prophets! 4.

B. Messiah is indeed the One 5.

C. Those needing affirmation are affirmed! 6

III. A Messianic Commendation Matt. 11:7-15

A. John stored up treasure in heaven 7.

B. John commended by Jesus 11-14.

C. Important Messianic charge 15.

IV. To Not Affirm Messiah is to Reject Him Matt. 11:16-19,

A. He who does not have ears... 16,17.

B. Messiah does not please everyone 18,19.

Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 30, 2020

Proverbs 7:1–4

I. A Warped Definition of Good (and Life) Pro. 6.

A. Good doesn’t equal ‘goods’ Lk. 12:15; Pro. 6:1,2.

B. Tangible doesn’t equal good 1 Cor. 15:32; Pro. 6:23.

C. Hedonism (love of pleasure) doesn’t equal good Js 4:3; Pro. 21:17.

D. Using this definition is foolish Gen 3:5; Isa 5:20

II. The Good Life is the Word Life Pro. 7:1–4

*Words, commands, law. *Imperatives: Keep, treasure, bind, write, say, call.

Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 23, 2020

Psalm 34

I. All Blessing All the Time Ps. 34:1.

II. All Fear is Gone Ps. 34:4.

III. All-sufficient Salvation Ps. 34:6;17.

IV. All Things Work Together for Good Ps. 34:19.

V. All Better Ps. 34:20.

All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make: We are his flock, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. Oh, enter, then, his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. —William Kethe

Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 16, 2020

Psalm 29:10 (download notes)

I. The Chaos Mentioned Psalm 20:10c. *Floods are bad!

II. The King’s Actions in Chaos Psalm 29:10.

A. The King named: Yahweh 10a,d

B. He has always been on the throne 10b

C. He is currently on the throne 10e

D. He will always be on the throne 10f

The Lord Jehovah Reigns The Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments He assumes Are light and majesty; His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight.… And will this sovereign King Of glory condescend, And will He write His name, My Father and my Friend? I love His name, I love His Word; Join all my powers to praise the Lord! —Isaac Watts

Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 9, 2020

Philippians 2:1-4 (download notes)

I. The Normal Understanding

A. Loving kindness Rom. 12:10; 15:7,

B. Forgiveness Eph. 4:31,32; Col. 3:12,13.

II. The Need to Go Further

A. What do you supply? Eph. 4:16.

B. What do others supply? 1 Cor. 12:20,21; Gal. 5:13.

C. What is your part of what others supply? Php. 2:1-4.

III. The Test and Application.

A. Examples Matt 16:18; Mar 14:37; 3:17; John 19:26-27; 2 Tim 1:5-8; Phm 1:20-21.

B. Practice:

1) ____________________ __________________

2) ____________________ __________________

3) ____________________ __________________

4) ____________________ __________________

5) ____________________ __________________

Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 2, 2020

Proverbs 1:5 (download notes)

I. Why We Should Seek It Pro. 1:5.

A. The bible says to Pro. 1:5a.

B. God uses wise counselors to counsel Pro. 1:5b.

C. Others see what we sometimes can’t Pro. 12:15.

II. Who Are Good Counselors?

A. Why this is an important question.

B. Potential Counseling Resources (in Scripture).

1. Pastors 1 Th/ 5:12-14; Heb 13:17

2. Family—mate/parent Eph 5:29; Pro 1:8-9

3. Friends Pro 27:17 4. Other Christians Rom 15:14

C. Questions related to good counselors.

1. Genuinely spiritual? Heb. 13:7; 1 Tim. 5:1,2

2. Worthy of confidence? Pro. 20:19

3. Shown success? Matt 23:24,25; Titus 2:6-8

4. Other counselees? Pro 17:6; Psa 51:6

III. Dangers Related to Counsel.

A. Lacking actual Biblical content Js 3:13-18

B. Looking for a stamp or approval 2 Tim. 4:3

C. Selective reception Matt 4:4; 12:36

D. Turning to the wrong kind of counselor 2 Cor. 10:12

E. Various things to avoid

IV. Become a Good Counselor Col. 3:12–16.