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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

In All the World, Matt 28:1-20

6/16/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus’ resurrection leads to worship and mission.
II. Resurrection
A. The resurrection reveals God’s glory. Matthew 28:1-4; Colossians 1:18
B. The resurrection demonstrates we’re saved before anything we do. Matthew 26:32;
28:5-7
III. Worship
A. Jesus is worthy to receive our worship! Matthew 28:8-10
B. Denying Jesus leads to living a lie. Matthew 28:11-15
IV. Mission
A. Jesus’ resurrection proves His authority. Matthew 28:16-18
B. Jesus commands us to make disciples. Matthew 28:19-20
V. New Creation
A. Crown Jesus as King. 1 Peter 1:3
B. Receive the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

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The Tomb of Jesus, Matt 27:57-66

6/13/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Because Jesus was buried for our sin, we can be eternally secure.
II. The Converted
A. Jesus makes us learners of Him. Matthew 27:57; John 19:38
B. Jesus makes us bold for Him. Matthew 27:58; John 3:1-21; 19:39-40
III. The Devout
A. Jesus calls us to make a trade. Matthew 27:59-60
B. Jesus calls us to wait on Him. Isaiah 53:7-9; Matthew 27:61
IV. The Opposition
A. Jesus is good enough to make us fear Him. Matthew 27:62-64
B. Jesus is good enough to disturb our plans. Matthew 27:65-66
V. Security in Christ
A. The tomb means God meets us at our worst. Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:1
B. The tomb means we have nothing to fear. Galatians 2:20-21

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The Death of Love, Matt 27:32-56

6/2/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Because Jesus suffered on the cross, we can know God’s saving love.
II. Jesus Suffered Physically
A. Jesus knows the depths of our pain. Matthew 27:32-33, 35
B. Jesus knows the fullness of our pain. Psalm 69:20-21; Matthew 27:34, 48
III. Jesus Suffered Psychologically
A. Jesus knows what it’s like to be humiliated. Matthew 27:36-44, 49; John 18:10;
Romans 10:11
B. Jesus knows what it’s like to be disregarded. Matthew 27:47, 49
IV. Jesus Suffered Spiritually
A. Jesus knows what it’s like to be distant from God. Deuteronomy 21:22-23; Psalm
22:1; Amos 8:9; Matthew 27:45-46
B. Jesus knows what it’s like to surrender. Matthew 27:50
V. Conclusion
A. Jesus’ suffering means we can be restored. Matthew 27:51-53
B. Jesus’ suffering means we can be delivered. Matthew 27:54
C. Jesus suffering means we can serve His purposes. Matthew 27:55-56

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Gethsemane, Matt 26:36-46

5/5/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus calls us to pray with Him.
II. Overwhelmed
A. Jesus meets us in familiar places. Matthew 26:36
B. Jesus takes us into sacred fellowship. Matthew 26:37-38
III. A Little Farther
A. Jesus submitted to broken fellowship with God for us. Matthew 26:39
B. In our self-determination we can’t restore fellowship with God. Matthew 26:40-41
IV. Sleeping
A. Jesus embodied the process of prayer. Matthew 26:42; Luke 18:1-8
B. The weight of our flesh makes our eyes heavy. Matthew 26:43-44; Luke 22:45
V. Delivered
A. Jesus awakens us to God’s grace through His suffering. Matthew 26:45; Ephesians
5:14
B. Go with Christ to the cross in prayer. Matthew 26:46, Colossians 1:15-19

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Preparations for Passover, Matt 26:17-35

4/28/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus offers a feast that can only be partaken of by His grace.
II. Appointed
A. The Last Supper was well orchestrated. Matthew 26:17; Hebrews 10:14
B. We can trust in what God has prepared. Matthew 26:18-19
III. Woe
A. We all need to sit at Christ’s table. Matthew 26:20-24
B. We must come to terms with our betrayal. Matthew 26:25; Romans 3:10-12
IV. Forgiveness
A. In Himself, Jesus offers everything. Matthew 26:26; 2 Corinthians 7:8-10
B. The cup of Christ brings about ultimate restoration. Matthew 26:27-30
V. Scattered
A. We can’t overcome our unbelief. Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:31-32
B. Trade pride for God’s perfect grace. Matthew 26:33-35

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Plotting Against the Anointed, Matt 26:1-16

4/14/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Devotion to Christ is costly.
II. The Passover
A. God offered His greatest treasure in His Son. Matthew 26:1-2; Romans 3:24-26
B. The Jewish leaders schemed an easy solution to their dilemma. Matthew 26:3-5
III. A High Price
A. This woman offered costly devotion. Matthew 26:6-7; John 12:3
B. Judas’ indignation and activism were self-centered. Matthew 26:8-9; John 12:4-6
IV. A Beautiful Thing
A. Jesus esteems putting Him first as a beautiful thing. Matthew 26:10-11
B. This woman’s offering magnified Christ’s gift of Himself. Matthew 26:12-13
V. An Opportunity
A. Judas settled for treason. Matthew 26:14-15
B. Fidelity and infidelity both take effort. Matthew 26:16

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Sheep and Goats, Matt 25:31-46

4/7/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Our eternal future corresponds with our current response to Christ our King.
II. He will Separate
A. Jesus our Savior will return as Judge. Matthew 25:31
B. Jesus will distinguish between people. Matthew 25:32-33
III. Blessed
A. Grace enables us to respond to Jesus. Matthew 25:34-36; 1 John 4:19
B. Works reveal our faith in Jesus. Matthew 25:37-40; Galatians 6:10
IV. Cursed
A. Going to hell is a lifelong decision. Matthew 25:41-43
B. It matters how we respond to God’s people. Proverbs 19:17; Matthew 25:44-45
V. Eternal
A. Hell is about distance from the King. Matthew 25:46a
B. Heaven is about proximity to the righteous One. Matthew 25:46b

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Wise Investing, Matt 25:14-30

4/3/2025

I. Intro
Big Idea: Receiving God’s grace leads to .
II. Observations
1. Jesus entrusts . Matthew 25:14-15
2. We have a choice about how we . Matthew 25:16-18
3. Our investments .
Matthew 25:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11
4. We can ! Matthew 25:21-23
5. Our actions . Matthew 25:24-25
6. Don’t bury ! Matthew 25:26-27; Romans 1:16-17
7. Consider carefully . Matthew 13:12, 25:28-30
III. Applications
1. Remember . Romans 9:22-24
2. Invest in . Matthew 19:29

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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

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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