What are the greatest and strongest obstacles to finding salvation in Christ? As Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees in this passage we see what was a major blockage for them believing in Jesus as the Christ.

This is a powerful passage for the believer revealing the heart of Christ to seek and to save the lost. We have a merciful God who took the action to reach out to the lowest of sinners to show us that any and all who come to Christ in faith can be saved.

This sermon examines one of the regular practices of our Lord - prayer. We see the importance of prayer to Jesus and why He made it a priority.

In this passage we discover that Peter's calling to follow Jesus is the same calling for us today. As our Lord calls him to discipleship we can identify four marks that should be true for all disciples.

This passage of Scripture looks at the authroity Jesus possess in His words, over all things spiritual, all things physical, and to declare the Kingdom gospel. With such authority and power He must be One worth listening to. To reject this authority is condemnation, but to submit to this authroity is life.

In this passage we are blessed to see the Lord describe His purpose and His ministry on this earth. His work is one of complete and total redemption that forgives us of our sins, sets us free from our sins, sets our heart toward God, and frees us from the power of the enemy. Jesus' work of redemption is all encompassing - changing us from who we were without Him to who we are in Him.