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The Day and the Hour, Matt 24:36-51

3/25/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Prepare for Christ’s return by treasuring His grace.
II. The Kingdom
A. The kingdom of heaven is all about relationships. Matthew 25:1
B. We must choose to prepare for the Bridegroom’s return. Psalm 34:18; Matthew 25:2-
4
III. In Coming
A. Delay in Christ’s return reflects His mercy. Matthew 25:5
B. We’ll know when the Bridegroom returns. Matthew 25:6
IV. Wedding Banquet
A. Enabling helps no one. Matthew 25:7-9
B. Preparation time to meet Christ is finite. Matthew 25:10-11
V. Keep Watch
A. Knowing Christ is eternal life. Matthew 25:12; John 17:3
B. Trust in Christ’s return. Matthew 25:13

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Signs of the End, Matt 24:1-35

3/17/2025

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Prepare for the return of Christ by engaging in watchful worship instead of
deceptive speculation. Matthew 24:1-3
II. The When
A. The signs of the end are part of a process. Matthew 24:4-8
B. History is a spiral. Matthew 24:9-14; Titus 2:11-13
III. The How
A. Jesus prophesied the beginning of the end. Daniel 11:31; Matthew 24:15-21
B. Falsehood is powerful. Matthew 24:22-25; 1 Corinthians 10:13
IV. The Who
A. The end will be clear. Matthew 24:26-31
B. Trust the One who knows. Matthew 24:32-41
V. The What
A. Be watchful through worshipful works. Matthew 24:42-44
B. Be ready for the inevitable. Matthew 24:45-51

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Woes, Matt 21:13-39

3/10/2025

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I. Intro
Big Idea: If we could save ourselves, we wouldn’t need a Savior.
II. Seven Woes
1. Hypocrisy has dire consequences. Matthew 23:13
2. We can work harder to covert people to our opinions than to Jesus. Matthew 23:15
3. God values integrity not self-justification schemes. Matthew 23:16-22
4. Obsessive religiosity keeps people from genuine faith. Matthew 23:23-24
5. Be clean in Christ. Matthew 23:25; 1 John 1:8-9
6. Outside in religion won’t save from death. Matthew 23:27-28; Ephesians 2:1
7. Only Christ delivers from our heredity. Psalm 51:5; Matthew 23:29-32
III. Two Responses
1. Respond to the rescuing blood of Christ. Matthew 23:33-36
2. Receive the tender power of Christ. Matthew 23:37-39

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A Warning, Matt 21:1-12

3/3/2025

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus warns us not to follow false teachers.
II. Moses’ Seat
A. God’s Word is our authority. Matthew 23:1-2
B. True faith requires integrity. Matthew 23:3
III. Cumbersome
A. False teachers preach legalism. Matthew 23:4
B. False teachers lack love for God. Exodus 13:9, 16; Numbers 15:38; Deuteronomy
6:8; 11:18; Matthew 23:5
IV. Most Important
A. False teachers require recognition. Matthew 23:6
B. False teachers live for admiration. Matthew 23:7; 1 Peter 2:9
V. Servant
A. Be willing to be forgotten. Matthew 23:11; Philippians 3:12-14
B. Engage in Christ-centered service. Matthew 23:12

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The Day and the Hour, Matt 24:36-51

Signs of the End, Matt 24:1-35

Woes, Matt 21:13-39

A Warning, Matt 21:1-12

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