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Heaven Belongs to....., Matt 19:13-30

10/28/2024

I. Intro
Big Idea: There’s no way around our need for Jesus.
II. Little Children
A. Jesus doesn’t need our protection. Matthew 19:13
B. Jesus welcomes the dependent. Matthew 7:11, 19:14-15
III. Enter Life
A. Personal performance is one way to heaven. Matthew 19:16-17
B. Outward excellence doesn’t change our inner need. Exodus 20:12-16; Leviticus
19:18; Deuteronomy 5:16-20; Isaiah 53:6; Matthew 19:18-20
IV. Have Treasure
A. The way down is the way up. Matthew 19:21-22
B. The way up is the way down. Matthew 19:23-24
V. Be Saved
A. Only Jesus saves. Matthew 19:25-26; Galatians 3:26-27.
B. Trust Christ to make you new. Matthew 19:27-30; 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Two Will Become One, Matt 19:1-12

10/24/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Marriage reflects God’s covenant with us in Christ. Matthew 5:27-32
II. To Test
A. People know there’s something different about Jesus. Matthew 19:1-2
B. People look for loopholes. Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Matthew 19:3
III. One Flesh
A. Jesus confounds in love. Matthew 19:4-6a
B. Marriage reflects God. Matthew 19:6b
IV. Divorce
A. Jesus brings clarity. Matthew 19:7
B. We must honor marriage covenants. Matthew 12:7, 19:9; 1 Corinthians 7:15;
1 Peter 5:6
V. To Marry
A. Marriage is hard. Matthew 19:10
B. Count the cost of marriage. Malachi 2:15-16; Matthew 19:11-12

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Unmerciful, Matt 18:21-35

10/14/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus calls us to forgive from the heart.
II. How Many Times
A. We tend to quantify grace. Matthew 18:21
B. There’s no way to tally God’s forgiveness. Psalm 130:3-4; Matthew 18:22
III. The Debt
A. There’s no way to repay what we owe God. Matthew 18:23-25
B. In Christ, God has canceled our debt. Matthew 18:26-27
IV. Pay Back
A. What others have done to us is not insignificant. Matthew 18:28
B. It’s an outrage not to offer mercy. Matthew 18:29-31
V. Forgive
A. Our lack of mercy demonstrates destroys us. Matthew 18:32-34
B. God’s forgiveness frees us. Matthew 18:35

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Lost Sheep and Unforgiven Brothers, Matt 18:10-20

10/6/2024

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I. Intro
Big Idea: God disciplines those He loves. Hebrews 12:9-11
II. Not Willing
A. God’s affection for His children is everlasting. Matthew 18:10
B. God does not write people off. Matthew 18:12-14
III. Go and Point Out
A. Family members in Christ confront in love. Proverbs 27:6; Matthew 18:15; Galatians
6:1
B. God values due process. Matthew 18:16; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
IV. As You Would
A. God wants us to know the weight of our offenses. Matthew 18:17
B. Discipline causes us to value grace. Matthew 18:18
V. Agree
A. If we confess and repent, we experience God’s deliverance. Matthew 18:19
B. Agreeing in Christ affirms our identity as God’s Children. Matthew 18:20

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Heaven Belongs to....., Matt 19:13-30

Two Will Become One, Matt 19:1-12

Unmerciful, Matt 18:21-35

Lost Sheep and Unforgiven Brothers, Matt 18:10-20

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