Jesus, Do You Know Him? Part 1 Hope “He has risen.” Luke 24:36-40, John 11:25-26 Mary Magdalene John 20:1, John 20:15, John20:16 Worship when you fear. Thomas John 20:26-28 Worship in your doubts. John 14:27
Journey to Calvary Matthew 20:17-19 Who? Jesus John 19:17 What? To Die Mark 8:31 When? A. D. 30-33 Ephesians 1:5 Where? Calvary Mark 15:32 Why? For the Sin of the World Romans 5:6;9 How? Crucifixion Mark 15:25
Fitly Framed Together Ephesians 2:19-21 Three Relationships to the Church 1. Relation to the foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:10 2. Relation to the cornerstone. John 15:5 3. Relation to others. 1 Corinthians 12:18 Three Truths in the Church Each person is chosen. Ephesians 1:4-5 2. No one is exactly al …
Evidence, Part 9 Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Self-Control: Postponing the impulsive for the important. The ability to stay in control when circumstances are pressuring one to lose control. Four Sectors of Society that are Out of Control Financially Physically Emotionally Morally 2 …
Evidence, Part 8 Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 Meekness and Humility I. Meekness is not weakness II. Meekness is power under control Four Places where Gentleness had been Lost: When I demand my rights When I demand my way When I disrespect authority When I disregard my fellowman Gentleness is neede …
Evidence, Part 7 Faithfulness Galatians 5:23-24, Galatians 5:19-21 “Using one’s God-given abilities for the greatest good of others.” “Deeds of the Flesh” reveal: An Unfaithfulness to God An Unfaithfulness to Family An Unfaithfulness to Self Psalm 89:1 Four Areas that Demand Faithfulness: 1. My Work …
Evidence, Part 6 Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 Goodness begins with God Psalm 52:1, Romans 2:4, James 1:17 “The Good Life”: The Good Life is not material The Good Life is not physical The Good Life is moral, ethical, and spiritual. “Goodness motivates a person to attempt to do what is best for others …
Evidence, Part 5 Kindness Galatians 5:22-23 Ephesians 2:6-7, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:7-8 Kindness is not Softness Being politically correct Being untrue 5 Things to know about Kindness Kindness Costs Proverbs 25:21-22 Kindness Confronts Ephesians 4:15 Kindness is not always reciprocated. Matthew 5:1 …
Evidence Part 4 Galatians 5:22-23 Hebrews 12:1 Biblical Examples: Job James 5:11 Joseph Genesis 39:20-21 Jesus Mark 10:13-14 God Psalm 86:15 I need to exercise patience when I… 1. Deal with difficult people. Matthew 18:21 2. Face life’s problems. Romans 5:3-4 3. Seek to discover my purpose. Hebrews …
Evidence Part 3 Galatians 5:22-23 3 Places that I need Peace: Peace with others Romans 12:17-18 Peace with myself Colossians 3:15 Peace with God Romans 5:1 5 Facts for Finding Peace: Isaiah 26:3-4 Peace is a process Peace is not the absence of problems Peace is found through God’s presence in the pr …
Evidence Part 2 Galatians 5:22-23 Proverbs 17:22 Four Differences Between Happiness and Joy: 1. Happiness is external, Joy is internal 2. Happiness is based on external circumstances, Joy is based on internal character 3. Happiness is based on chance, Joy is based on choice. 4. Happiness depends on …
Evidence, Part 1 Genuine Galatians 5:22-23 Matthew 7:16 The 3 Dimensions of Love Matthew 22:35-39 1. Upward toward God Deuteronomy 6:5 3 Aspects: 1) Love is a command 2) Love is a choice 3) Love is a commitment 1 John 4:8-10 2. Inward toward self John 15:9 3 Perspectives: 1) Holy 2) Healthy 3) Hum …
God’s Got This Pastor Mike Davis John 17:20-21 I. Famous Last Words: Moses Deuteronomy 30:15-16 Deuteronomy 31:6 II. Love God and Enjoy His Blessing: David 1 Kings 2:2-3 III. Be Strong and Press On: Paul Acts 20:22-24 IV. Have Faith and Be Faithful: Jesus Acts 1:6-8 V. Go and Tell
Our Future is Bright! Pastor Jeff Deuteronomy 31:1-7 1. God is sovereign 2. God is Faithful 3. God is Trustworthy
Hope and Christmas Part 4 Pastor Ronnie Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6-7 Question #1: Who is this Child? Question #2: Why did Jesus come? Question #3: Where is the peace that Jesus promised? Question #4: What do you really need? Question #5: How do you get that peace?
Spirit Filled Church Pastor Ronnie Galatians 5:13-25, Galatians 2:20 Heart, Ezekiel 36:26-27 Mind, Romans 12:2 Affections Will Relationships Purpose, Matthew 28:19-20 & Acts 1:8
Hope and Christmas Part 2 Mark 4 Isaiah 9:6 Four impossible situations Jesus calms the sea. (Mark 4:35-41) Jesus heals a demoniac. (Mark 5:1-20) Jesus heals a woman. (Mark 5:21-34) Jesus resurrects a dead girl. (Mark 5:35-43) Summary He is the Lord over the natural He is the Lord over …
Hope and Christmas Part 1 Luke 10 Question: What do counselors do? They give you WISDOM. They give you TOOLS to work through your issues. They give you INSIGHT about how you are wired. Three counseling sessions from Jesus: Counseling session #1: Mark 10:17-23 Counseling session #2 : Luke 10:38-42 …
Truth in Love Part 7 1 Timothy 3:14-16 When the Church Loses Her Sight 1. What Is The Church? Family Of The Living God (1 Timothy 3:15) Misconceptions of the Church The Church is God’s Family The Importance of Family The Church as a Family Church of the Living God The Living God Can Deliver …
Truth in Love Part 6 1 Timothy 3:8-18 What is a Deacon? Explanation by Definition Explanation by Illustration – Acts 6:1-7 The Deacon’s Resume’ (1 Timothy 3:8-13) The Deacon’s Character (1 Timothy 3:8) Deacons should be worthy of respect Deacons should be disciplined in their use of Words De …
Truth in Love Part 5 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Above Reproach I. A pastor’s résumé concerning God and His word Not a New Convert (1 Timothy 3:6) Able to Teach (1 Timothy 3:2) 1 Cor 2:1-5 II. A pastor’s résumé concerning himself Desire the Office (1 Timothy 3:1) Sober-Minded (1 Timothy 3:2) Self-Contr …
Truth in Love Part 4 1 Timothy 2:9-15 1. False Teachers and Women in Ephesus 2. False Teachers Redefining Roles Character counts (1 Timothy 2:9-10) Adorn/Apparel: The word “adorn” (kosmeo) means to arrange, put in order, or make ready As we come together to worship God with our churc …
Truth in Love Part 3 1 Timothy 2:1-8 How should we as a Christians and as a church think and act toward those who do not believe? As Christians we must be active in praying for the world around us (1 Timothy 2:1-2) We should be faithful to pray for all those who lead our community, o …
Truth in Love Part 2 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Three Testimonies: 1. Paul’s Testimony: Saved by God’s Grace for God’s Glory (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Paul Giving Jesus the Glory for Who We Are Now Forgetting our Growth is from God: Your Growth and Obedience is Empowered by Jesus Paul – Thankful for the Change J …
Truth in Love 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Introduction (1 Timothy 1:1-2) The Situation (1 Timothy 1:3) The Message of the False Teachers (1 Timothy 1:4-11) The Aim of Timothy’s Message (1 Timothy 1:5) Application for Life
Consider, Part 4 I Will Bless You Haggai 2:10-23 Holiness and the people of God. In our condition we are unclean, weak, and dead in sin. When our foundation is rebuilt, it is time to stop and consider what God has done. God says “I WILL BLESS YOU”
Consider Days Gone By Haggai 2:1-9 Remembering the past is a wonderful gift of God. We are and should think about where God has brought us. However, the past was never to be the formula for the future. God’s plan will never take us back to yesterday’s Glory. God has plans to show us more o …
Consequences Consider, Part 2 Haggai 1:10 -15 Apathy is a word we don’t normally associate with the judgment of God. However, when the word of the Lord came to Haggai it becomes really clear that apathy brings severe judgment and a great cost. Apathy brings severe judgement just like total diso …
Build the House Consider, Part 1 Haggai 1:1-9 I. The time to build had come but not for our needs but, instead for His Kingdom. (Haggai 1:1-2) II. Becoming our own priority. (Consider your ways) (Haggai 1:3-6) II. This is a call to a changed (Repentance) (Haggai 1:7-8) …
The Disciplined Life Pastor Jonathan 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Main Idea: Endure in the Christian life by the grace of God in Christ for the preservation and propagation of the Gospel. Find strength in Christ (2 Timothy 2:1). Pass on the Gospel (2 Timothy 2:2). Share in the suffering for the sake of the Gosp …
Hope is on the Way A Secure Hope Mark 16:1-8 The First Witnesses of the Resurrection (Mark 16:1-3) A plan to anoint His body – A final act of honor An early morning trip to the tomb – A final act of devotion The First Announcement of the Resurrection (Mark 16:4-6) God moved the stone (Mark 16 …
Hope is on the Way An Unlikely Disciple Mark 15:42-47 Getting to Know this Unlikely Disciple: Joseph of Arimathea A member of the Jewish Sanhedrin A faithful Jew A well-respected and rich man A disciple of Jesus The Ways Joseph Honored Christ Joseph honored Christ through His courage (Mark 15:43) Jo …
Hope is on the Way Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Mark 15:33-41 The Seriousness of Sin – The wrath of God (Mark 15:33-34) The Substitute for Sin – Jesus as our propitiation (Mark 15:35-37) Our Access to God – Jesus purchased access (Mark 15:38) Responding to the Cross (Mark 15:39-41)
Hope is on the Way His Suffering for Our Salvation Mark 15:21-32 (1 Peter 2:22-25) A Day of Mockery and Shame (Mark 15:21-32) Reviled and Caused to Suffer The trip to Golgotha- A walk of pain and shame (Mark 15:21) The place of a Skull- A place for criminals to die (Mark 15:22) The offer of wine a …
Hope is on the Way Part 4 Pastor Trey Mark 15:16-20 The Humility of Christ – The King who endured shame and death for sinners 1. Jesus willingly gave Himself to suffer 2. His suffering for our salvation 3. The true King and His humility Responding to the King 1. We should respond in repentance for …
Hope is on the Way Pastor Jeff Mark 15:1-15 1. Leaders with ambitious motives 2. A Governor with self-seeking answers 3. The crowd following the crowd 4. A steadfast Savior
Hope is on the Way A Night of Shame Pastor Jeff Watts Mark 14:66-72 Peter’s Denial of Christ is: A Warning to Those who Confess Jesus A Contrast to the Confession of Jesus There is Hope for those who turn back to Jesus (Jesus welcomes everyone)
Hope is on the Way On Trial Mark 14:53-65 The Audacity of the Jewish Leaders (Toward the Son of God) (Mark 14:53, 55-61) A shameful trial (Mark 14:53) The search for a charge (Mark 14:55-59) (John 2:19–22) The impatient High Priest (Mark 14:60) The silence of Jesus (Mark 14:61a) (Isaiah 53:7 …
Seeing for Yourself Steady Part 2 Pastor Jonathan Mark 14:43-52 Betrayed but steady (Mark 14:43-45) Judas, one of the twelve (Mark 14:43) A kiss of betrayal (Mark 14:44-45) The response of Jesus: steadfastness (Matthew 26:50; 1 Peter 2:22-23) Arrested but steady (Mark 14:46-49) Jesus is seized (Ma …
Seeing for Yourself Steady Part 1 Mark 14:26-42 A Conversation on the Way to the Garden (Mark 14:26-31) An Announcement of Wavering Faith (Mark 14:27-28) (Zechariah 13:7) A Declaration of Confident Faith (Mark 14:29-31) (Proverbs 16:18) A Time of Testing in the Garden (Mark 14:32-42) The Firm and St …
Seeing for Yourself The Passover Hosted by the Lamb Mark 14:12-26 The Preparations for the Meal (Mark 14:12-16) Securing a place A familiar The unchangeable plan of God The Presence of a Traitor at the Meal (Mark 14:17-21) The unchangeable plan of God, continued Betrayed by a friend Sovereignty and …
Seeing for Yourself Responding to the Worth of Jesus Mark 14:1-11 Structure – A Story within a Story Response One: A Public Rejection of Jesus (Mark 14:1-2, 10-11) The setting – The week of Passover (Mark 14:1a) The response of religious leaders to Jesus – A plot to kill (Mark 14:1b-2, John 1:11) Th …
A Series of Errors The Way to Wait Mark 13:32-37 A Note about Timing (Mark 13:32) The Right Way to Wait (Mark 13:33) Reasons for Wakefulness We must stay awake for the sake of our own salvation (Luke 21:34–36; Romans 13:11-14; 2 Peter 3:11-12) We must stay awake for the sake of …
A Series of Errors The Son Has Come Mark 13:24-31 A Glorious Return (Mark 13:24-26) The time of the return (Mark 13:24a) The signs of the return (Mark 13:24b-25) (Isaiah 13:9-11; Joel 2:10-11) A visible return (Mark 13:26a, Revelation 1:7-8) A physical return (Mark 13:26b, Acts 1:9-11) A glorious …
Preparing for Things to Come A Series of Errors Part 5 Mark 13:14-23 A Sign of Things to Come (Mark 13:14a) Understanding the abomination of desolation Prophesied by Daniel with a near and far fulfillment (Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11) Announced by Jesus with a near and far fulfillment (Luke 21:20; 2 T …
Preparing Us through Sifting Luke 22:24-34 1. Sifting is directly from Satan but ultimately from God 2. Sifting Hurts but Has Purpose 3. Sifting is for Safety from Ourselves 1 Corinthians 5:5 4. Sifting is not demotion but promotion
Mother’s Day Motherhood a Gift of God’s Grace The High Calling of Motherhood The Bible’s High Calling on Mothers (Proverbs 31:10-31) Society’s High Expectations of Mothers The Family’s High Demand on Mothers The Sufficient Grace of Jesus (2 Corinthians 12:1-10) Paul’s Thorn and Jesus Sufficie …
A Series of Errors Part 4 Mark 13:1-13 A Casual Conversation that Turns Serious (Mark 13:1-2) The magnificence of the Temple The theological significance of the Temple Jesus’ announcement concerning the Temple A Question of Timing (Mark 13:3-4) (Matthew 24:3) The faith of the question The complexi …
A Series of Errors Part 3 Mark 12:38-44 Part One: Hypocrisy, the Condemnation of Proud and Self-Centered Religion (Mark 12:38-40) Beware of the teachers around you. (Mark 12:38-39) Watch for the mis-leading. (Mark 12:38) Watch for their misteaching. (Mark 12:38) …
A Series of Errors Part 2 Mark 12:35-37 A Question about the Messiah – Is it right to call the Christ the Son of David? (Mark 12:35) The identity of the Messiah: Son of David 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 11:1-2; Jeremiah 33:15-17; Ezekiel 34:22-24 The work of the Messiah: A national deliverer A Question …
A Series of Errors Part 1 Mark 12:18-34 The Setting: Another Religious Leader and Another Question (Mark 12:28) The scribe A common question Christ’s Answer: The Command to Love (Mark 12:29-31) The Shema Understanding the Command to Love The One We are Called to Love: Loving the One True God The Way …
Death of Deaths What really happened at Easter? Luke 24:36-49 The Appearance of the Resurrected Lord (Luke 24:36) A sudden appearance (Luke 24:36a) A greeting of peace (Luke 24:36b) What Jesus Reveals to the Disciples on the Day of His Resurrection (Luke 24:37-49) Jesus Reveals that He is Rea …
Death of Death Palm Sunday: The Road to Execution and Exaltation John 12:12-26 Two Things Jesus Declares Through His Entrance into Jerusalem I Will Be Exalted: When Jesus enters Jerusalem He is Presenting Himself as the Coming King (John 12:12-19) I Will Be Executed: When Jesus enters Jerusal …
Shadows and Glimpses Part 6 Mark 12:13-17 The Trap Setters (Mark 12:13-14a) An unlikely partnership A clear goal Dishonest flattery The Trap – A dishonest question (Mark 12:14b) Relevant but dishonest The planned outcome The Response to the Trap (Mark 12:15) Jesus knows their hearts An Unexpected An …
Shadows and Glimpses Part 5 Mark 12:1-12 The Patience of God Toward Rebellious Sinners (Mark 12:1-5) The Rejected Servants The Rejected Prophets The Patience of God The Love of God Rejected by Sinful Men (Mark 12:6-8) The Beloved Son The Death of the Son and the Love of God The Judgment of God on Si …
He Chose Not to Argue Pastor Jeff Watts Mark 11:27-33 1. He chose Not to argue, even though He had the right 2. He chose not to argue, He chose to show grace 3. He chose not to argue, He spoke truth
Shadows and Glimpses Part 3 Mark 11:22-25 A Call to Faith (Mark 11:22) Amazed at the withered tree The need for faith The Power of Faith in God (Mark 11:23) An impossible request Without doubting The Action of Faith in God (Mark 11:24) The necessity of prayer Hearing Jesus rightly The Proper Heart …
Shadows and Glimpses Part 2 Mark 11:12-21 Two Stories – One Message The Response of Jesus to a Fruitless Tree (Mark 11:12-14) Jesus gets hungry A leafy, fruitless tree A curse pronounced The Response of Jesus to a Misused Temple (Mark 11:15-17) The Temple The actions of Jesus The words of Jesus Th …
Shadows and Glimpses Part 1 Mark 11:1-11 Jesus as the Sovereign Lord – You can trust Him (Mark 11:1-6) The setting The command of Jesus His knowledge of the His claim of Lordship Jesus as the Coming King – You can have hope (Mark 11:7-10) A symbolic entrance The symbolism of the colt/donkey The symb …
Life According to Jesus Part 7 The Heart of Jesus Toward Those of Humble Faith Mark 10:46-52 The Situation (Mark 10:46) The Humble Faith of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:47-48) The Heart of Jesus Toward a Cry For Help (Mark 10:49) A Confident and Humble Faith (Mark 10:50-52)
Life According to Jesus Part 6 Mark 10:32-45 I. You Must Consider the Cost Of Being A Servant. Mark 10:32-34 The road of service invites misunderstanding. Mark 10:32 The road of service involves a mission. Mark 10:32-34 II You Must Consider the Challenge To Being A Servant. Mark 10:35-40 Being a s …
Life According to Jesus The Way of Hope Mark 10:32-34 The Commitment of Jesus to His Mission: He willingly walked toward the cross (Mark 10:32a) The Example of Jesus in His Suffering: He willingly accepted the cross (Mark 10:32b-34) The Hope of Jesus’ Resurrection: He was confident that His death w …
Life According to Jesus, Part 4 The Right Question, The Wrong Response Mark 10:28-31 The Sacrifice of Following Jesus (Mark 10:28-29) The Promise of Provision and Reward for Those Who Follow (Mark 10:29-30) “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep in order to gain what he cann …
Life According to Jesus, Part 3 The Right Question, The Wrong Response Mark 10:17-27 The Most Important Question (Mark 10:17) Jesus Answers the Question (Mark 10:18-21) Jesus reminds the man of the character of God (vs. 18) Psalm 14:1-3 Jesus reminds the man of the standard of God (vs. 19) The man’s …
Life According to Jesus Welcomed by Jesus Mark 10:13-16 A Significant Teaching: Jesus welcomes those who come like children (Mark 10:14-15) Further Implications We enter by faith and we live by faith (Galatians 3:2-7). As those who have entered the Kingdom by faith, we should live as faithful cit …
Life According to Jesus Pastor Trey Mark 10:1-12 1. Marriage is rooted in creation. 2. Marriage is the making of one from two. 3. Marriage is a work of God. 4. Marriage is meant to be for a lifetime.
A Message is Coming Christmas Day Isaiah 61:1-3 I. A Better Sermon on Isaiah 61 (Luke 4:16-21) II. The One Who is Sent (Isaiah 61:1a) III. The Heart of His Mission (Isaiah 61:1b) IV. The Work of His Mission (Isaiah 61:1c-3a) Jesus came to mend broken hearts Jesus came to free imprisoned p …
The One Who We Can Trust Isaiah 42:1-9 The Announcement of the Coming Servant God speaks about the Servant (Isaiah 42:1-4) The Mission of the Coming Servant God speaks to the Servant (Isaiah 42:5-8) The Guarantee of the Coming of the Servant (Isaiah 42:9)
Take Heart, Salvation is Coming Isaiah 40:1-11 The Pronouncement of Comfort (Isaiah 40:1-2) The Person of Comfort (Isaiah 40:3-5) The Promise of Comfort (Isaiah 40:6-8) The Proclamation of Comfort (Isaiah 40:9-11) The coming of the victorious king (Isaiah 40:10) The coming of the good shepherd (Is …
Help My Unbelief, Part 5 Sayings of Jesus Mark 9:42-50 I. Warning One: A Warning about our Relationships with Others (Mark 9:42) II. Warning Two: A Warning about our Relationship with Sin (Mark 9:43-48) III. Other Sayings of Jesus on the Call and Cost of Discipleship (Mark 9:49-50) Salted …
Help My Unbelief, Part 4 Thoughts to Consider Mark 9:38-41 The Situation The Disciples’ Attempt to Protect the Ministry of Jesus (Mark 9:38) The Response Jesus Responds to the Disciples’ Actions (Mark 9:39-40) An Example Jesus Illustrates His Teaching (Mark 9:41)
Help My Unbelief, Part 3 A Private Moment with Jesus Mark 9:30-37 The Ultimate Act of Servanthood Jesus announces His death (Mark 9:30-32) The Temptation of Worldly Greatness The disciples discuss position and status (Mark 9:33-34) The Call of Jesus Greatness through servanthood (Mark 9:35) An Exam …
Help My Unbelief Part 2 Mark 9:14-29 I. Responding to the Revelation of Jesus: An encouragement from Peter 2 Peter 1:16-21 II. The weakness of men and the fallen nature of our world (Mark 9:14-18) III. The common temptation to insufficient faith (Mark 9:19) IV. The power of honest faith and sincer …
Help My Unbelief Part 1 Mark 9:2-13 Jesus is not just a man, He is God. He is the glory of God in flesh. (Mark 9:2-3) Jesus is not just part of the story, He is the point of the story. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. (Mark 9:4) Matthew 5:17; 2 Cor. 1:20 Jesus is not just anothe …
Miraculous Part 4 The Cost of Discipleship Mark 8:34-9:1 The Audience – A message for all who will follow (Mark 8:34a) The Call : A call to self-denial, sacrifice and suffering (Mark 8:34) A call to self-denial A call to sacrifice and suffering The Motivation : Reasons for obeying the call (Mark 8 …
Miraculous Part 3 When God’s Plan Doesn’t Make Sense Mark 8:31-33 An Announcement from Jesus: The Messiah must suffer (Mark 8:31-32a) Incomplete expectations The Necessity of a suffering Messiah Is. 53:4-6, Mark 10:45 He spoke plainly Peter rebukes Jesus – The disciples’ pride and doubt (Mark 8:32) …
Healed to Really See Mark 8:22-26 I. The giving of full sight Our common need Our common 2 Corinthians 4:6 Our ongoing gaining of sight 1 Corinthians 13:9-12 II. A strict warning Confession as a starting point A confession that costs everything A confession that gains you everything
Miraculous Part 1 Mark 8:1-21 Another Miraculous Feeding (Mark 8:1-10) Two similar but separate A miracle for the Gentiles A miracle for the disciples Exodus 14:10-12; Psalm 106:7-14 A return to Galilee The Unbelief of the Pharisees (Mark 8:11-13) A demand for a sign (Luke 16:31) A reb …
Compassion Part 7 Mark 7:31-37 I. A Trip through Gentile Lands (Mark 7:31) An unusual A return to the Decapolis II. A Compassionate and Miraculous Healing (Mark 7:32-35) A man brought to Jesus (v. 32) A rare word choice A compassionate touch The miraculous healing. III. A Commandment-Defyi …
Compassion Part 6 Mark 7:24-30 I. Jesus Goes Away An Unlikely Place (Mark 7:24) II. Jesus is Found An Urgent Plea (Mark 7:25-26) III. Jesus Responds An Unusual Reply (Mark 7:27) IV. The Woman’s Answer An Unflinching Faith (Mark 7:28) V. Jesus Heals An Undeserved Mercy (Mark 7:29-30) …
Compassion Part 5 Mark 7:14-23 I. Setting the Scene – Jesus, the Pharisees and Ritual Purification II. Understanding the Source of the Problem (Mark 7:14-15) III. A Question and a Rebuke (Mark 7:17-18a) IV. A Fuller Explanation – Unpacking the Source of Defilement (Mark 7:18-23) Defilement isn’ …
COMPASSION PART 4 Mark 7:1-13 I. An Accusation from the Religious Leaders (Mark 7:1-5) II. The Charge from Jesus against the Religious Leaders (Mark 7:6-8) Isaiah 1:2-4; 29:13-14 Matthew 23:27-28 Luke 11:37-54 III. An Example of the Religious Leader’s Hypocrisy (Mark 7:9-13) Exodus 20:12 Two Wa …
COMPASSION PART 3 Mark 6:45-56 I. A Hardness of Heart (Mark 6:52) II. Jesus Sends the Disciples Away (Mark 6:45-46) III. Jesus Goes to His Disciples (Mark 6:47-50a) The first miracle: Jesus sees The second miracle: Jesus walks on water Job 9:7-8 John MacArthur – The Creator of the waters and the w …
How A Lunchable Saved the Day Mark 6:35-44 Sermon summary: We see the compassionate heart of Christ in his patience with us, he is provision to us, and his portion for us. Scene 1: Christ’s compassionate patience with us (35-37). Scene 2: Christ’s compassionate provision for us (38-41). Scene 3: Chr …
COMPASSION PART 1 Mark 6:30-34 A Costly Calling and a Compassionate Shepherd I. The Response of Jesus to the Crowds – Compassion (Mark 6:34) Luke 10:33-34 The reason for compassion – sheep without a shepherd (Mark 6:34a) The promised Shepherd The response of compassion – Jesus teaches them (Mark 6:3 …
A Life Well Lived Mark 6:14-29 Main Idea – The path of a true disciple is a life of self-denial and self-sacrifice. The man of guilt, confusion, and fear ( Mark 6:14-16, 20). The man of bold and faithful conviction (Mark 6:17-18). The incessant rage of a hostile world (Mark 6:19-25). The man of self …
Launch! Mark 6:7-13 Jesus called His disciples: an invitation! Jesus sent His disciples Jesus empowered His disciples Supplied with “His” power Jesus directed His disciples
Reflection Astonishment and Unbelief Mark 6:1-6 The Return to Nazareth The Response of the People to Jesus – Astonishment and Unbelief (Mark 6:1-3) The nature of their astonishment Mark 1:22, 27 The result of their astonishment – They took offense at Him Jesus as an offense Rom. 9:32-3 …
Reflection 7 Where There’s Death There’s Hope Mark 5:21-43 I. The Desperate Plea of Jairus Mark 5:21-24 II. An Unwanted or at Least Unplanned Interruption Mark 5:25-34 a. Our Lord Jesus did not need to learn the woman’s identity. b. Our Lord delayed to give the woman the opportunity to give testim …
Reflection 5 Unrivaled Mark 5:1-20 The Deity of Jesus – Jesus is God and has the authority of God Falling before Son of the Most High God Mark 1:23-25 Pleading for Mercy The Power of Jesus – Jesus has no rival and all must submit to Him The power of Jesus in the submission of the demons The power …
Reflection Pt. 4 The One Who Controls the Storm Mark 4:35-41 A Common Misunderstanding The central truth of the passage is that Jesus is God The Setting – Crossing the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-36) The Storm and the Sleeping Christ (Mark 4:37-38a) The Response of the Disciples (Mark …
Reflection Part 3 Our Hope: The Growth of the Kingdom of God Mark 4:26-34 The Parable of the Growing Seed – The Kingdom of God Grows by the Power of God (4:26-29) The spreading of seed Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-15 The farmer’s contribution to the growth of the seed The farmer’s comprehension …
Reflection, Part 2 Listen Mark 4:21-25 The Parable of the Lamp The Revealing of Jesus (Hear and Believe) (vv. 21-23) Jesus came to give light (vs. 21) John 1:4, 9 Jesus came to be revealed (vs. 22) A time of hiddenness – A progressive revealing 1 Pt. 1:10-11 Be a true hearer (vs. 23) Mt. 10: …
Reflection Part One (Jesus: Four Responses to Him) Mark 4:1-20 The Responses the Gospel The Hard Heart The “footpath”represents a hard heart: those who have heard God’s word but resist it, ignore it, and have no interest in it. God’s truth has no relevancy for them. The Shallow Heart The “fall away …
Good, Part 6 Mark 3:22-30 The Accusation of the Scribes (Mark 3:22) The Strength of Jesus – Jesus is stronger than all enemies and His victory is certain (Mark 3:23-27) Parable One: Satan would not oppose himself (Mark 3:23-26 Himself. It’s an illogical assertion on the part of the scribes Parable …
Good, Part 5 Mark 3:20-21, 31-35 An Evaluation of Jesus: His Family’s Perspective (Mark 3:20-21) A return to the crowds (Mark 3:20) The family’s assessment: Jesus has lost His mind (Mark 3:21c) The family’s response: Get Jesus out of the public eye (Mark 3:21b) An Evaluation of His Family: Jesus D …
Finish Well Pastor Trey Colossians 4:14 Philemon 1:24 2 Timothy 4:10 What we know about Demas actions: 1. This was a spiritual decision A. Cared more for the temporary rather than the eternal B. Immediate comfort rather than longterm joy C. Things of man rather than things of God D. Worldly minde …
Good Part 4 Mark 3:7-19 The Crowds – The Growing Popularity of Jesus (Mark 3:7-12) The Popularity of Jesus (Mark 3: 7a) The Diversity of the Crowd (mark 3: 7b-8a) Isaiah 49:6; Rev. 5:9-10 The Threat of the Crowd (Mark 3: 9-10) John 6:54-56 Lessons from the Crowd (Mark 3:9-12) Not all who are attra …
Good Part 3 Mark 2:23-3:6 Issues of Sabbath Keeping Exodus 20:9-11; 31:12-16 Jesus Declares His Authority: He is the Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-28) The Setting (Mark 2:23-24) Deut. 23:24-25 The Response of Jesus (Mark 2:25-28) An appeal to the Scriptures (Mark 2:25-26) 1 Samuel 21:1-6 An …
Good Part 2 Mark 2:18-22 A Question about Fasting (Mark 2:18) Luke 18:11-12 The Response of Jesus (Mark 2:19-22) A Time of New Realities (Mark 2:21-22) An old garment and a new patch (Mark 2:21) Jeremiah 31:31-34 An old wineskin and new wine (Mark 2:22) Hebrews 10 A Day for Fasting W …
GOOD He Came to Save Sinners Mark 2:13-17 Jesus Calls a Tax Collector: The Call of a Sinner (Mark 2:13-14) Luke 5:28 Jesus Eats with Sinners: Association with Sinners (Mark 2:15-16) The Reason Jesus Came: The Salvation of Sinners (Mark 2:17) Matthew 9:12-13 Ho …
The Gospel According to Mark The Authority to Forgive Sins Mark 2:1-12 Jesus Returns to Capernaum (Mark 2:1-2) The return to Capernaum Preaching to the crowd Display of Faith (Mark 2:3-5a) Bringing the paralytic to Jesus A determined faith Jesus recognizes their faith The Forgiveness of Sins (Mark 2 …
Why The Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 10:14-17; 23-30 1. Proclaim: The Lord’s Supper is for proclaiming Christ Proclaim the Lord’s death To who do we proclaim? 2. Anticipate: the Lord’s Supper is for anticipating Christ return Until He comes (Revelation 19:6-9, I John 3:2) 3. Together: The Lo …
The Gospel According to Mark Jesus Makes the Unclean Clean Mark 1:40-45 1. The Response of Jesus: His compassion and power (Mark 1:41-42) The compassion of Jesus Exodus 34:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7-8 The touch of Jesus The power of Jesus 2. The Commands of Jesus and His Commitme …
A Day with Jesus A Day of Power Revealed Mark 1:29-39 His Power over Sickness: Christ’s authority revealed through His command over illness (Mark 1:29-31) The situation The power of Jesus to heal His Power is Revealed and Experienced by Many (Mark 1:32-34) Sundown and the Sabbath The healing and del …
A Day of Power Revealed Pastor Trey Mark 1:21-28 1. Powerful Teaching: Christ’s power and authority revealed through His teaching (Mark 1:21-22) • The synagogue • Teaching with authority • The content of the teaching 2. His Power over Evil: Christ’s authority revealed through his confrontation wi …
The Gospel According to Mark The First to Follow Mark 1:16-20 I. The Nature of the Call to Discipleship A call to follow John 1:35-42, Mk 8:34-36; Lk 14:25-33 A call to mission – Fishers of Men Jeremiah 16:16-18, Matthew 28:18-20 II. The Response to the Call to Discipleship III. The Results of th …
The Gospel According to Mark The Present Enemy and the Coming King Mark 1:12-15 The Enemy of the King (1:12-13) The Suffering Servant : Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15 Jesus’ Encounter with the Enemy: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1- 15 Looking Back and Looking Forward: 1 Corinthians 15:22; Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 John 3 …
The Gospel According to Mark The Revealing of Jesus Mark 1:9-11 The Spirit descends Isaiah 61:1-2, Is. 11:1-2 The Father speaks: Mark 9:7; Jn. 12:27-30 Through His baptism Jesus is revealed as the perfect substitute for sinners Matthew 3:15; Isaiah 53:11-12; 1 Cor. 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18 A Significant …
The Gospel According to Mark An Unusual Witness Mark 1:1-8 The Forerunner of Jesus – John the Baptist (1:2-8) 1. An Expected Witness – The foretelling of John the Baptist (1:2-3) Malachi 3:1; Isaiah 40:3-5 A messenger for God Himself 2. An Unusual Witness – The ministry of John the Baptist …
Remember Mercy Habakkuk 3 I. Praying for Revival before the all-powerful (vs.1-2) II. Remember the power of God on behalf of His people. (vs. 3-15) III. Remember God, you went forth for the salvation of your people, for the salvation with Your Anointed. (v.13) IV. The …
God Justifies His Judgement Habakkuk 2 The Proud Rebuked: Preparation for the answer: how to publish the vision. (vs.2-3) God knows how to deal with the proud. (vs.4-8) * Behold the proud. * Pride is everywhere and takes all manner of shapes. * Pride can be especially dangerous among the pe …
Finding Our Way in the Dark Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-17 Habakkuk questions, “How long God will darkness prevail?” (vs. 2-4) Habakkuk was seeing unchecked evil. His cry was simple, why let me witness the burden of this evil and do nothing. God’s answer: Habakkuk you are going to be astounded? (vs. …
The Stars and Scars of Christmas Beholding Christ Philippians 2:5-11 Beholding Christ – The Revelation of the Glory of God (Jesus is God) Beholding Christ – The Glory of God in Flesh (Jesus is Man) Beholding Christ – The King of Glory (Jesus is King) Behold Jesus – The Glory of God in Flesh …
Christmas Eve The Birth of a King Luke 1:31-33 Beholding Christ – The Birth of a King (Jesus is King) I. Context: An Angel comes to a Virgin (Luke 1:26-33) II. The Announcement of a King (Luke 1:32-33) He will be great Luke 1:32; 2 Samuel 7:9 Son of the Most High Luke 1:32; 2 Sam. 7:14 He w …
The Stars and Scars of Christmas God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-4 God’s Communication Before the Incarnation of Christ (vs. 1) 2 Peter 1:20–21; 1 Peter 1:10-12 God’s Ultimate Communication – His Son (vs. 2a) John 1:14 The Substance of God’s Communication (vs. 2b-4) Through Jesus Go …
The Stars and Scars of Christmas A Child is Born, A Son is Given Isaiah 8:19-9:7 1. A Dark and Gloomy Setting: Lost in Sin Isa. 8:19-22 2. Rays Of Hope: The Promise of Salvation Isa 9:1-5 3. The Gloriously Shining Son: A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Isa. 9:6-7 Living It Out: Responding to the true …
Clarity, Part 8 Colossians 4:7-18 Observations for the Church The Role of Diversity in the Church A Variety of People Colossians 3:11; 1 Cor. 12:12–13; Ephesians 2:17-19 A Variety of Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:14-21 The Role of Fellowship in the C …
Clarity Part 7 Colossians 4:2-6 The Way We Pray – If we are serious about sharing the Gospel, we must consider the way we pray (4:2-4) We should pray with a focus on the work of the Gospel in our own lives (vs. 2) Pray Watchfully Col. 3:3-4 Pray Thankfully Col. 1:3, 1-12; 2:6-7; 3:15- …
Clarity, Part 6 Colossians 3:22-4:1 The Bible and Slavery Deuteronomy 24:7 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Galatians 3:27-29 The Straightforward Command: Servants are to Obey their Masters. The Heart of the Command (The Uniquely Christian Command): Obey Your Masters ‘in the Lord’ When …
Clarity, Part 5 Pastor Ronnie Colossians 3:20-21 What Parents Should Consider about the Instructions to Children Parents: Help your kids make the connection between obeying you and pleasing God Parents: When dealing with disobedience from your children you should strive to be more concerned about …
Clarity-Part 4 Colossians 3:18-19 The Harmony of the Roles of Husbands and Wives I. The Call for Wives: Humble Submission to Their Husbands (3:18) Genesis 3:16 Defining Submission- Submission is the divine calling of a wife to honor and affirm her husband’s leadership and help carry it th …
Clarity October 31,2021 The Call to Mortify: Put to Death What is Earthly in You (3:5a) Romans 6:1-4, Matthew 5:29-30 The Objects of Mortification: What Must Be Killed (3:5b, 8-9a) List One – Sins of Desire (vv. 5b) Matthew 5:27-30, Ephesians 5:3-11 List Two – Sins of Division (vv. 8-9a) A …
Unbelievable Certainties Timothy Wiliams Colossians 3:1-4 Sermon Summary: Since Christ is risen, reigning, and soon returning Christians should seek and set our minds on Christ who is our life. Certainty 1: Christ is risen (v 1a) Certainty 2: Christ is reigning (v 1b-2) Certainty 3: Ch …
Legalism verses Transformation October 17, 2021 Pastor Ronnie Colossians 2:16-23 Legalism Legalism means treating biblical standards of conduct as regulations to be kept by our own power in order to earn God’s favor. Transformation Transformation is a thorough and dramatic change that results in …
Refocused October 10, 2021 Pastor Ronnie Buried and Raised in Baptism Through Faith Colossians 2:8-15 The Power Of A Refocused Life What God Has Done For Us (vs.14-15) Nothing is more powerful than the death of Christ has ever happened. Ephesians 6:12 We must fight. But the battle belo …
Restoring Hope, Part 4 Renewed Pastor Ronnie A Cry or Song Which Defeats the Enemy Colossians 2:1–8 The Weapon of Thanksgiving (vs.2) Weapon 2: Growing our Hearts Together (vs.4) Stronger Affection and Stronger Understanding Encouragement and Protection from Delusion Weapon 3: the Delight …
Rejoicing in Suffering Pastor Trey Colossians 1:24-29 We are called to suffer There is joy in suffering There is purpose in suffering There is hope in suffering
Restoring Hope, Part 2 Recommitted Colossians 1:15-23 “Sometimes we fail to eat the main course of a biblical meal because we choke on the appetizers.” Appetizers: Christ “the firstborn of all creation”? 2. Does “through him to reconcile all things” mean universalism 3. Does “preached to …
Restoring Hope September 12, 2021 Pastor Ronnie Romans 12:12 The Gospel simply defined is good news. God never intended for us to live out our faith without something to live for. In other words, something to help us to live through suffering. A promise of a secure future so we can …
Invited Part 2 September 5, 2021 Isaiah 55:10-11 A Span from Heaven to Earth The Word of God is a span from heaven to earth. God spans the enormous distance through His Word Jesus Christ: the All-Sufficient span Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, 14 A saving span Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 23:29 …
Invited The Gift of the Gospel Isaiah 55:1–3 Three Questions: Who is Invited? The Thirsty and Broke The Self-Sufficient What Are We Offered? The answer is given in three steps: 1. The Benefits 2. The Quality and Quantity of the Benefits (John4:14) 3. The Reality Behind the Imagery 3. …
A Meal to Remember August 22, 2021 Pastor Ronnie The Lord’s Supper is designed by God to transform your life in new and fresh ways every time you eat it. The challenge is that we have to make sure we eat this meal properly. Question: How do we make sure, as a church, when we come together, that it …
Encounter- Part Three Encountering God’s Promise Genesis 22:1-18 ESV Main Idea: The goal of this message on Encountering God’s Promise is to help you experience an authentic encounter with God and His promises through the tests of life He puts you through. When God wants to give you an encou …
Encounter – Part 2 Encountering the Power of God August 8, 2021 Pastor Ronnie Exodus 14:1-18 ESV Main Idea: The goal of this message on Encountering the Power of God is to show that God wants to encounter you, not merely by the information you may learn about Him, but by personal exper …
Encounter- Part One Encountering God’s Person Exodus 3:1-14 ESV The goal of this message is that you and your church, individually and collectively, will experience a life-transforming divine encounter as we meet God at our burning bush If you want to have a divine encounter wit …
As Little Children Pastor Jeff Watts Matthew 18:1-6 1. We must be transformed 2. We are to be humble 3. Our life is a witness
Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2 As children of God, we are to have a lifestyle of love, which is modeled and motivated by Christ’s sacrificial love towards us. We are to imitate God (5:1). We are to love as God loves (5:2a). The model for our love is Christ’s sacrificial love for us (5:2b). …
Blueprints Part 11 Under Devine Rule The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Psalm 128: 1-5 Today’s Question: How does God use His Kingdom Agenda to reshape the word around us? A life changing Agenda: Level 1: Blessed is EVERYO …
Blueprints Part 10 Our Nation Under God The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Government Should Keep God’s Rule A Priority Freedom: A release from illegitimate bondage that allows people to choose to exercise responsibility in maxim …
Blueprints Part 9 Living Stones The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Psalm 103:9 Matthew 16:17-18 I Peter 2:5 Ephesians 2:19-22 Two Pictures of the church: Rocks and Stones Living breathing body I. Defining the Church …
Blueprints Part 8 The Family as God’s Instrument The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Question: Our society seems to be falling apart. Why? Families and marriages, in many cases, are in a major state of disrepair? Genesis 6:17-18 E …
Blueprints Part 7 The Church Introduced The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Matthew 16:13-19 ESV Questions: Who do people say that I am? Who do you say that I am? 1 Peter 2:5 1. God has handed His people a book called the BIBLE, a …
Blueprints It’s Time To Grow Colossians 1:28-29 Maturity is the point. Spiritual growth is the key mark of the maturity. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 1. We should be living and looking at life using spiritual insights. Spiritual Man vs Natural Man 2. If we are going to be mature Christia …
Family Blueprints Part 5 The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. Genesis 2:21-25 Nothing is of more importance to kingdom living than the saving, preserving, and properly defining the family. The family was part of the plan from the b …
Graduation Sunday 2021 Trey Bradley Mark 8:27-38 (ESV) Know who Jesus is 2. Stay focused on the things of God 3. Surrender everything 4. The cost is worth it when we know who He is
Blueprints Part 4 Seek First Priorities The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of Life. A lot of people in the world, even believers, feel as if their lives are in shambles. Our lives are full of pain and struggles and we are not sure why. Go …
Blueprints One Life Under God When we surrender our lives to Christ one of the biggest changes in our lives is our worldview. This is the lens that we see the world through. This new world view will change our agenda from ours to Christ. The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the …
Blueprints Part 2 Understanding the True Problem: When we surrender our lives to Christ one of the biggest changes in our lives is our worldview. This is the lens that we see the world through. This new world view will change our agenda from ours to Christ. The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstr …
Blueprints Part 1 When we surrender our lives to Christ one of the biggest changes in our lives is our worldview. This is the lens that we see the world through. This new world view will change our agenda from ours to Christ. The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule …
Blueprints Part 1 When we surrender our lives to Christ one of the biggest changes in our lives is our worldview. This is the lens that we see the world through. This new world view will change our agenda from ours to Christ. The kingdom agenda is the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule …
Follow In The Now Pastor Trey Luke 5:1-11 John 21:1-19 Three Ways Jesus is Calling Us to Follow: Follow immediately Follow through the failures Our Choices Affect Those Around Us Going Back Never Leads to our Good Jesus Still pursues us 3. Follow through the unknown
A Call to Righteousness Pastor Jeff 1. The Character of God is Righteousness Psalms 119:137-138 2. The righteousness of God is displayed and proven in His Word Psalms 119:139-142 3. God’s righteousness is completed in us through our relationship with Him Psalm 119:143-144 What does it mean to …
THE CROSS EASTER 2021 Galatians 2:11- 21 ESV MESSAGE GOAL: The goal of this message on The Hope of the Cross for Today is to help Christians find their identity in the cross, to die to self, and to experience the power of Christ in their daily lives. 1. The cross is central to a …
THE CROSS Galatians 6:11–16 MESSAGE GOAL: The goal of this message on The Hope of the Cross for Today is to learn how to make the cross central in our lives so we can experience the power, peace, and mercy that comes through a relationship with Christ. 1. The cross is central to the Ch …
Standing Alone with God Pursuing Prayer Part 7 Main Idea: How are we to live in a world that seems so full of evil? The Bible is full of what seems like superhero’s Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and Elijah. Just to name a few. What gave them the ability to stand with God while evil was right …
Together We Pray Pursuing Prayer Part 6 Main Idea: We are created to live together and to pray together God hears our collective prayers. Collective prayer is a prayer unto its own. We are created to work together. There is no shame in needing help in your spiritual journey. I. There i …
Lessons from Unanswered Prayers Pursuing Prayer Main Idea: Most of us believe that God is able. However, many of us find it hard to understand unanswered prayers. The real question is not is God able but, what do we do when our prayers seem to go unanswered? Prayer is the divinely authorized …
Pray Specifically and Pray Now Pursuing Prayer, Part 4 Main Idea: God deserves to be first. Pursuing prayer first reveals our respect for the king because he knows we trust Him enough to put him first. Prayer is the divinely authorized methodology to access heavenly authority for earthly inte …
Promises Redeemed Pursuing Prayer Introduction : I wonder how God must feel when so many of His promises go unclaimed . The promises in the Word of God are accessible. Yet we seek nothing! Pursuing prayer involves holding God to account to what He has already said He would do. 2 Corinthians 1 …
Authority and Access Pursuing Prayer February 14, 2021 * Salvation brings to the believer the privilege of entering the very presence of God. A relationship with Jesus brings the full authority of His sonship. We have been granted access to the throne room of God. Prayer is the divinely autho …
Pursuing Prayer Prayer for Spiritual Strength Ephesians 3:13-18 ESV 1. There are different levels of intimacy when we pray. Close – this is when we experience God from a distance. Closer – this level of prayer allows for a closer look without a deep direct contact with Him. We can hear Him and see H …
THE PURSUIT THE MEANS TO GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:4-8 (ESV) MESSAGE GOAL: The goal of this message on The Means to Godliness is to stress the importance of exercising our spiritual lives the way some people exercise their bodies to get in shape, and to explain the benefits of disciplining ours …
THE PURSUIT, Part 2 THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS PASTOR RONNIE 1 Timothy 6:3-11 (ESV) MESSAGE GOAL: The goal of this message on The Mystery of Godliness is to compare the Law of the Old Testament or covenant with the grace brought to us by Jesus Christ in the New Testament or covenant, and to contrast …