Matthew (Part Eighteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/3/1982
If we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil must be displaced with good.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/3/1982
If we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil must be displaced with good.
Matthew (Part Seventeen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/27/1982
Jesus didn't break the Sabbath, but he did break extra-legal fanatical human custom applied to the Sabbath apart from God's Law.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/27/1982
Jesus didn't break the Sabbath, but he did break extra-legal fanatical human custom applied to the Sabbath apart from God's Law.
Matthew (Part Sixteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/20/1982
Matthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/20/1982
Matthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.
Matthew (Part Fifteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/6/1982
The commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/6/1982
The commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.
Matthew (Part Fourteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/30/1981
Sin causes disease, but the person who becomes sick does not necessarily commit the sin. Because God alone can forgive sin, God alone can heal.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/30/1981
Sin causes disease, but the person who becomes sick does not necessarily commit the sin. Because God alone can forgive sin, God alone can heal.
Matthew (Part Twelve)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/16/1981
To establish sound doctrine, we must build on the foundation Christ's teaching, taking the straight and narrow course rather than the wisdom of this world.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/16/1981
To establish sound doctrine, we must build on the foundation Christ's teaching, taking the straight and narrow course rather than the wisdom of this world.
Matthew (Part Eleven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/9/1981
Life consists of a series of choices, often a dilemma of a pleasurable choice on one hand and a difficult choice (that produces more growth) on the other.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/9/1981
Life consists of a series of choices, often a dilemma of a pleasurable choice on one hand and a difficult choice (that produces more growth) on the other.
Matthew (Part Ten)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 11/18/1981
Entering the Kingdom requires choosing the narrow, difficult path of sacrifice, service, and humility over the easy, broad path of selfishness.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 11/18/1981
Entering the Kingdom requires choosing the narrow, difficult path of sacrifice, service, and humility over the easy, broad path of selfishness.
Matthew (Part Eight)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 11/4/1981
We should not seek material rewards under the New Covenant, though God may sometimes bless us physically. Our focus should be on spiritual rewards.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 11/4/1981
We should not seek material rewards under the New Covenant, though God may sometimes bless us physically. Our focus should be on spiritual rewards.
Matthew (Part Seven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 10/28/1981
Jesus, showing the spirit of the law, warns against rash divorces, taking oaths, invoking God's name frivolously, realizing that a covenant is binding.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 10/28/1981
Jesus, showing the spirit of the law, warns against rash divorces, taking oaths, invoking God's name frivolously, realizing that a covenant is binding.
Matthew (Part Six)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/16/1981
Those who are meek are capable of anger but keep it under control. They are humble, open-minded, willing to listen, don't jump to conclusions, and aren't defensive.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/16/1981
Those who are meek are capable of anger but keep it under control. They are humble, open-minded, willing to listen, don't jump to conclusions, and aren't defensive.
Matthew (Part Five)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/9/1981
The word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/9/1981
The word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.
Matthew (Part Four)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/2/1981
Matthew's encapsulation of the Beatitudes, the essence of Jesus Christ's teaching, contains the foundation of His teaching through the entirety of His ministry.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/2/1981
Matthew's encapsulation of the Beatitudes, the essence of Jesus Christ's teaching, contains the foundation of His teaching through the entirety of His ministry.
Matthew (Part Three)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/29/1981
Jesus resisted Satan with the knowledge of God, resisting appeals to vanity, using power selfishly resisting to lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/29/1981
Jesus resisted Satan with the knowledge of God, resisting appeals to vanity, using power selfishly resisting to lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life.
Matthew (Part Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/22/1981
Jesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/22/1981
Jesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Matthew (Part One)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/15/1981
Matthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/15/1981
Matthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.