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A Suffering Messiah, Matt 16:21-28

8/26/2024

I. Intro
Big Idea: Suffering comes before glory.
II. Concerns of God
A. We’re created for glory. Romans 6:23; Revelation 4:11
B. We’re created for communion. John 17:3
III. Concerns of Humans
A. Peter wanted salvation on his terms. Matthew 16:22-23; Romans 12:9; Ephesians 6:12
B. We want to save our lives by gaining the world. Matthew 16:25-26
IV. Killed and Raised
A. Jesus’ purposeful death makes our salvation complete. Matthew 16:21; Romans 5:9
B. Find purpose in Christ. Matthew 16:24-26
V. Reward
A. How we respond to Christ matters. Matthew 16:27
B. Christ restores what we’ve lost. Joel 2:25; Matthew 16:28; 2 Peter 1:16-18

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Jesus is the Messiah, Matt 16:13-20

8/20/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Faith in Christ builds His church.
II. Some Say…
A. Jesus called for focus on Him. Matthew 16:13
B. We must decide about Christ. Matthew 16:14
III. What About You?
A. Our accurate identification of Christ changes everything. Matthew 16:15; John 3:16
B. Peter passed the test. Mathhew 14:33, 15:22, 16:16
IV. Church
A. Be blessed in Christ. Matthew 16:17; John 9:1-34
B. Christ builds His unconquerable church. Matthew 16:18; 1 Peter 2:7-8
V. The Keys
A. Receive the authority of the gospel. Matthew 16:19
B. Jesus’ kingship is cross-shaped. Matthew 16:20

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Be Careful, Matthew 16:1-12

8/13/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Faith in Christ delivers from the inside out.
II. A Sign
A. Jesus’ opponents wanted a sign to prove His importance. Matthew 16:1
B. God fully revealed His love in Christ. Matthew 16:2-3; John 3:19
III. The Sign
A. Demanding a sign breaks fellowship with Christ. Matthew 16:4
B. We miss the obvious when we forget the big picture. Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 16:5-6
IV. Little Faith
A. Lack of faith causes self-centeredness. Matthew 16:7
B. Jesus challenges us to find life in Him. Matthew 16:8
V. Understand
A. Jesus is more than enough. Matthew 16:9-10; 2 Corinthians 1:24
B. Humbly receive the gospel. Matthew 16:11-12

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Jesus Feeds 4,000 Matt 15:29-39

8/5/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus reminds us of His goodness.

II. The God of Israel
A. Jesus desires to feed all people. Matthew 15:29; Mark 7:31
B. God opens our eyes to His glory. Matthew 11:25; 15:30-31; Mark 5:1-20

III. Compassion
A. Jesus is ready to show compassion. Matthew 15:32
B. Jesus challenges us to remember His faithfulness. Matthew 14:15, 15:33; 1 Timothy
2:3-5

IV. In Turn
A. Jesus is good enough to remind us of His grace. Psalm 50:10; Matthew 15:34
B. God sets our table every day. Matthew 6:33; 15:35-36

V. All Ate
A. Jesus provides a perfect feast. Psalm 23:5; Matthew 15:37
B. Jesus remembers us. Matthew 15:38-39

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A Suffering Messiah, Matt 16:21-28

Jesus is the Messiah, Matt 16:13-20

Be Careful, Matthew 16:1-12

Jesus Feeds 4,000 Matt 15:29-39

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