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Leadership Principles From The Greatest Leader
Matthew 20:20-28

1. A Leader Delegates and Trains
(Matthew 10:1-6, 28:19-20, Luke 9:10)

2. A Leader Communicates
(Mark 10:32, Matthew 13:3-11)

3. A Leader Has Vision
(1 Peter 2:4, Revelation 1:5-6, 5:9-10)

4. A Leader Restores and Reclaims
(Matthew 26:33-75, John 21:15-17)

5. A Leader Has Goals
(Matthew 16:21-23, 26:39, John 6:14-15)

6. A Leader Inspires
(Matthew 4:19-20, 16:18)

7. A Leader is Loyal
(Matthew 11:2-11, 15:1-3)

8. A Leader Challenges
(Matthew 14:15-16)

9. A Leader is Organized
(Matthew 6:38-44, 1 Corinthians 14:33)

10. A Leader Rests
(Matthew 14:13; 15:21)

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Leadership
Matthew 20:20-28

A. The Desire for Leadership
(Matthew 20:20-21)
1. Selfish Ambition (Mark 10:35-37)
2. Holy Ambition (1 Timothy 3:1, John 3:30, Matthew 11:11, Isaiah 6:1-8)

B. The Cost of Leadership
(Matthew 20:22)
1. Criticism (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)
2. Loss of Privacy
3. Fatigue
4. Responsibility
5. Target
6. Loneliness

C. The Preparation for Leadership
(Matthew 20:23)
1. Preparation Through Faithfulness in Little Things (Matthew 25:23)
2. Preparation Through All of Life's Experiences
3. Preparation Through Training (Joshua 1:1-9)

D. The Abuse of Leadership
(Matthew 20:25, Luke 22:25)

E. The Ideal Form of Leadership
(Matthew 20:26-27, John 13:4-6)

F. The Model of Leadership
(Matthew 20:28)

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Amazing Grace
Seven Principles of Salvation
Matthew 20:1-16

Principle One
God Sovereignly Initiates and Accomplishes Salvation
(Matthew 20:1, John 15:16)

Principle Two
God Saves, Which is Based Completely on Grace, Not Works
(Matthew 20:1, 3, 5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9)

Principle Three
God is Compassionate and Merciful
(Matthew 20:6-7, 9:36-38)

Principle Four
God Redeems Everyone Who is Willing
(Matthew 20:6)

Principle Five
God Expects All Who Come to Him to Work
(Matthew 20:8, Philippians 1:21-22)

Principle Six
God Gives More Than is Deserved
(Matthew 20:13-15, 19:29)

Principle Seven
God Expects a Spirit of Gratitude and Humility
(Matthew 20:13-16)

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Souls in the Balance
Matthew 19:16-30

A. The Prospect For Salvation
(Matthew 1:16)

1. He was Empty
(Matthew 19:20, 23, Luke 18:18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)
2. He was Sincere
(Mark 10:17, John 3:1)

B. The Obstacles To Salvation

1. He was Externally Religious
(Matthew 19:16-20, 5:21-28)
2. He was Extremely Rich
(Matthew 19:22-25, 16:25-26, Luke 12:16-27)

C. The Requirements Of Salvation

1. Acknowledge Christ as God
(Matthew 19:16-17)
2. Admit You are A Sinner
(Matthew 19:17, Luke 18:9-14)
3. Accept the Lordship of Christ
(Matthew 19:21)

D. The Power For Salvation
(Matthew 19:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3-5)

E. The Author Of Salvation

1. He is Loving (Mark 10:20-21)
2. He is Lord (Mark 10:21)

F. The Rejection Of Salvation
(Mark 10:22, Luke 19:1-10)

G. The Blessings Of Salvation
(Mark 10:28-30)

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Don't Hinder the Children
How Not to Hinder the Children?
Matthew 19:13-15

1. Bring Them
(Matthew 18:5-6, Proverbs 14:4)

2. Protect Them
(1 Peter 5:8)
a. From Evil Influences
b. From Evil People

3. Encourage Them
(1 Thessalonians 2:10)
a. By Our Behavior
b. By Our Words

4. Pray For Them
(2 Timothy 1:1-6)

5. Provide Them With a Good Role-Model
(1 Corinthians 4:14-17)

6. Disciple Them
a. The Purpose (Ephesians 6:1-3)
b. The Technique
*Not Harsh
*Not Permissive
(1 Samuel 2:12-29, Proverbs 22:15, 23:13, 29:15)

7. Save Them
(Psalm 51:5, 58:3)

8. Free Them
(Exodus 20:5)

9. Value Them
(Psalm 127:3, 139:13-16)

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How to Divorce Proof Your Marriage
Matthew 19:1-15

A. Submit to The Authority of Scripture
(Matthew 19:3-4)

B. Embrace God's Master Plan (Monogamy)
(Matthew 19:4, 1 Peter 3:1-7)

C. Re-Prioritize All Other Loyalties
(Matthew 19:5)

D. Surrender To One Another
(Matthew 19:5-6, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9)

E. Punish Anyone Who Tries To Seperate You
(Matthew 19:6)

F. Develop A Forgiving Spirit
(Matthew 19:8, Colossians 3:12-14)

G. Adultery Proof Your Marriage
(Matthew 19:9)

H. Evaluate Whether You Are Supposed To Be Married
(Matthew 19:10-12, 1 Corinthians 7:7, 32-34)

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How to Treat Our Brother
Matthew 18

A. Humbly Serve Our Brother
(Matthew 18:1-4, Mark 9:33-34)

B. Edify Our Brother
(Matthew 18:5-11)

How Not To Be A Stumbling Block:
1.By Realizing How Closely Christ Identifies with His Children (Matthew 18:5, Acts 9)
2. By Realizing The Danger of Incurring God's Wrath (Matthew 18:6-7)
3. By Dealing Severely with Personal Sin (Matthew 18:8-9)
4. By Realizing How Involved God and His Angels Are (Matthew 18:10)
5. By Realizing The Price Christ Paid (Matthew 18:11)

C. Pursue Our Brother
(Matthew 18:12-14)

D. Confront Our Brother
(Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, 2 Corinthians 2:5-8)

E. Forgive Our Brother
(Matthew 18:21-35)
1. Our Lord Commands It (Matthew 18:21-22)
2. Our Salvation Demands It (Matthew 18:23-27)
3. Our God Requires It (Matthew 18:28-34)

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Following Christ: Salvation
Matthew 16:24-Matthew 17:8

A. Requirements of Salvation
1. Total Surrender
(Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24)
2. Total Sacrifice
(Matthew 16:24)
3. Total Submission
(Matthew 16:24, 10:24-32, 8:19-21)

B. The Wisdom of Salvation
(Matthew 16:25)

C. The Urgency of Salvation
(Matthew 16:27, 24:36-39, Romans 2:6-10)

D. The Encouragement to Exult and Revel in Salvation
(Matthew 17:1-4, Luke 9:31, Daniel 10:5-6, Revelation 1:13-16, Romans 8:18, Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 3:18)

E. The Command to Embrace Salvation
(Matthew 17:5, 2 Peter 1:17-20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 5:6-8, 10:9-13)

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How to Build the Church
Matthew 16:1-23

A. Deal Wisely with the Enemies of the Church
(Matthew 16:1-4, 24:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-4)

B. Warn and Expose False Teachers in the Church
(Matthew 16:6-12, 23:25-28, Acts 23:8)

C. Celebrate the Sovereignty and Glory of God in the Church
(Matthew 16:13-17, Ephesians 1:3-7, 2:1-8)

D. Recognize and Encourage the Transformed Character of the Men in the Church
(Matthew 16:17-18, Ephesians 2:19-22)

E. Rest in the Security and Assurance of Christ over the Church
(Matthew 16:18)

F. Embrace your Position of Authority in the Church
(Matthew 16:19, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21)

G. Maintain the Centrality of the Cross in the Church
(Matthew 16:21-22)

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Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
A Case-Study in True Faith
Matthew 15:21-28

I. Why Did Jesus Go to Tyre and Sidon

A. To Demonstrate True Faith

1. True Faith Recognizes and Turns from False Religions (Matthew 15:22)
a. Her Religion Had No Power (1 Kings 18:26-29)
b. Her Religion Had No Compassion (Matthew 15:22)

2. True Faith Overcomes
a. Overcomes the Silence of God (Matthew 15:23, Job 19, Romans 4:18-20)
b. Overcomes the Insensitivity and Failings of Man (Matthew 15:23)
c. Overcomes Every Obstacle (Matthew 15:24-25)
d. Overcomes Human Pride (Matthew 15:26-27)

3. True Faith Perseveres (Matthew 15:28, Genesis 32:24-28, Matthew 24:9-13)

B. To Demonstrate True Compassion
1. Compassion for the Individual (Mark 7:31-35)
2. Compassion for the Multitudes (Mark 8:1-10)

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Traditions of Men
Matthew 15:1-20

A. Man-made Traditions Can Become Sacred
(Matthew 15:1-2)

B. Man-made Traditions Elevate Man's Law Above God's Law
(Matthew 15:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

C. Man-made Traditions Emphasize External Rules Over Internal Reality
(Matthew 15:2, 15-20)

D. Man-made Traditions Can Hide and Mask Sin
(Matthew 15:4-8, Mark 7:11)

E. Man-made Traditions Enable Men to Create New Doctrines
(Matthew 15:9)

F. Man-made Traditions Are Passed On and Enslave the Next Generation
(1 Peter 1:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6)

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Trials on The Raging Sea
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14: 22 – 33

A. Jesus Designed This Trial (Matthew 14: 2, 1 Peter 1: 5 - 7)

B. Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Through Their Trial (Matthew 14: 23, John 17: 11 – 18)

C. Jesus Did Not Immediately Rescue Them From Their Trial (Matthew 14: 24 – 25, John 11: 1 – 21, Genesis 22: 1- 12)

D. Jesus Is Concerned and Aware Of Our Trials (Mark 6: 47 – 48)

E. Jesus Will Rescue and Deliver You From Your
Trials
1. He Wants To Produce Faith
* Faith in His Power (Mark 6: 48)
* Faith in His Persons (Mark 6: 48 – 50)
* Faith in His Love (Mark 6: 50)

F. Jesus Does Not Want You To Get Overwhelmed
By Your Trials (Matthew 14: 28 - 30)
1. Stay Close to Jesus (Matthew 14: 28)
2. Stay Focused on Jesus
(Matthew 14: 29 – 30, Hebrews 12: 1 - 3)

G. Jesus Wants You To Totally Trust Him Through
Your Trials (Matthew 14: 31)
1. Do Not Doubt The One Who Is In the Boat with You (Matthew 14: 32)
2. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls the Wind (Matthew 14: 32 – 33)
3. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls Time (John 6: 21)

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Five Critical Tests
Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Matthew 14:13-21

A. Jesus is Tested
(Matthew 14:13, 12:24, 46-50, 13:10-13, 14:8-11, John 6:26, Mark 6:34, John 10:11-14)

B. Phillip is Tested
(John 6:5-7, Matthew 14:15-16)

C. The Little Boy is Tested
(John 6:8-9)
1. The Test of Greed
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 14:17-20)

D. The Multitude is Tested
(Matthew 14:19, Mark 6:39-40)

E. The Disciples are Tested
1. The Principle of Participation (Matthew 14:19)
2. The Principle of Success (Matthew 14:20)
3. The Principle of Blessing (Matthew 14:20)

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A Christ Rejecting Family: The Herods
Matthew 14:1-12

Introduction: Matthew 2:1-16, 22, Luke 3:1

A. The Results of Rejecting Christ

1. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Indifferent and Apathetic About Christ
(Matthew 14:1)

2. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Ignorant About Christ
(Matthew 14:1, John 1:19-37)

3. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Steal Each Others' Wives
(Matthew 14:3-4)

4. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Violate God's Law
(Matthew 14:4)

5. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Have No Fear of God
(Matthew 14:5)

6. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Lust After Their Step-Daughters
(Matthew 14:6-7)

7. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Make Weak Husbands
(Mark 6:17-28)

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Father's Day
Hebrews 11-12

A. Gifts from a Father
1. Leave a Legacy, "Though Dead, He Still Speaks"
(Hebrews 11:4)
2. Build an Ark of Salvation
(Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:3, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5)
3. Leave the False Religion of Our Fathers, for the Sake of Your Children
(Hebrews 11:8-10, Acts 7:2-4, Jeremiah 50:35-38, 51:47-52)
4. Verbalize Your Convictions
(Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. Die Well, Grow Old Enthusiastically
(Hebrews 11:16, John 14:1-6)
6. Honor and Love God Above All, Even Above Your Children
(Hebrews 11:17-19)
7. Embrace That Which is Truly Worthy and Valuable
(Hebrews 11:24-26, Matthew 13:44-45)

B. Motivation For a Father
(Hebrews 12:1)
1. A Great Cloud of Witnesses
*In Heaven (Hebrews 11:32-34)
*On Earth

C. Challenges of a Father, Run a Strong Race: How?
1. Lay Aside Sin (Hebrews 12:1)
2. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

D. Development of a Father: Fathers We Too Have a Father
(Hebrews 12:5-7)

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Judgment
Matthew 13

Introduction:
Matthew 13 Deals with The Church Age, The Age of Grace, not Judgment
(Ephesians 3:4-5)

A. Judgment Initiated
(Matthew 13:3-10, 12:24, 13:12, 16-17)

B. Judgment Justified
(Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23)

1. The Unresponsive Hearer
2. The Superficial Hearer
3. The Worldly Hearer
4. The Receptive Hearer

C. Judgment Delayed
(Matthew 13:24-30, 36-39)

1. You Need Discernment
2. You Need Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15)
3. You Need Grace (Galatians 6:1-2)

D. Judgment Averted
(Matthew 13:44-45, Philippians 3:7-8, Hebrews 11:24-26)

E. Judgment Realized
(Matthew 13:47-50)

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The Unforgivable Sin
Matthew 12:31-49

A. Definition of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:31-32, 28, 9:11, 12:2, 14, Hebrews 6:4-6)

B. Punishment for the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:32)

C. Evidence of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:33-37)

D. Promotion for the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:38-39, 40, Luke 11:16)

E. The Inexcusability of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:41-42)

F. The Encouragement to Commit the Unforgivable Sin
1. Morality and Religion (Matthew 12:43-45)
2. Familty Loyalty (Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:21, Matthew 10:37, 13:35)

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The Progress of Rejection

Matthew 11-12



A. A Doubting Spirit

(Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 3:1-12, John 20:24-29)



B. A Critical Spirit

(Matthew 11:16-19)



C. An Apathetic Spirit

(Matthew 11:20-24, Hebrews 10:26-27, Luke 17:26-29)



D. A Combative Spirit

(Matthew 12:1-15)



E. A Blasphemous Spirit

(Matthew 12:22-32, 1 Timothy 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 6)

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Leadership Development
Matthew 10

A. Leaders are Chosen
(Matthew 10:1-2, 4:18-21, Luke 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

B. Leaders are Recognized
(Matthew 10:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Ephesians 2:20)

C. Leaders are Trained
(Matthew 10:5-6, 28:19, Mark 6:7)

D. Leaders are Empowered
(Matthew 10:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 1:8)

E. Leaders are Tested
1. The Test of Greed (Matthew 10:8)
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 10:9-10)
3. The Test of Contentment (Matthew 10:11)
4. The Test of Discernment (Matthew 10:12-15)

F. Leaders are Warned, Expect Persecution
1. The Source of Persecution
*Religious (Matthew 10:16-17)
*Governmental (Matthew 1:18)
*Family (Matthew 10:21, 34)

2. The Permanence of Persecution (Matthew 10:2-23)
3. The Reason for Persecution (Matthew 10:24-25)
4. The Response to Persecution (Matthew 10:2-37)

G. Leaders are Challenged
1. Who Do You Love (Matthew 10:37)
2. How Much Do You Sacrifice? (Matthew 10:38)
3. What Consumes You? (Matthew 10:39)

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Forgiveness


Matthew 9:1-38





A. Who Can Forgive Sins? Only God


(Matthew 9:1-3)



1. Evidence of Deity - His Power


a. He knew Men's Thoughts (Matthew 9:1-4)

b. He Instantly Heals a Paralytic (Matthew 9:5-7)

c. He Commands and Men Follow (Matthew 9:9, Romans 8:30)

d. He Raises the Dead (Matthew 9:18, 23-26)

e. He Healed With a Touch (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-27)

f. He Gave Sight to the Blind (Matthew 9:27-29)

g. He Cast Out Demons (Matthew 9:32-34




2. Evidence of Deity - His Compassion





B. What Kind of People Does God Forgive?


1. Those Who Realize They are Sick (Matthew 9:11-13)


2. Those Who Place Their Faith in Him (Matthew 9:27-30)


C. What Should Be The Response of the Forgiven?





1. Great Energy for the Lost (Luke 5:18-20)


2. Great Thankfulness (Luke 5:27-29)


D. How To Get More People Forgiven?


Jesus Provides the Model





1. Compassion (Matthew 9:36

2. Vision (Matthew 9:37)

3. Need (Matthew 9:37)

4. Prayer (Matthew 9:38)

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The Demonic World
Matthew 8:28-34

A. The Nature of Demonic Activity
(Matthew 8:28, 1 John 4:4, James 4:7)

B. The Extent of Demonic Activity
(Mark 5:20, Deuteronomy 32:16-17, Leviticus 17:7, Psalm 106:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:1)

C. The Result of Demonic Activity
1. Moral Impurity (Mark 5:2)
2. Nakedness (Luke 8:27)
3. Death Obsession (Mark 5:3)
4. Violence (Mark 5:3-4)
5. Insanity (Mark 5:5)
6. Self-Mutilation (Mark 5:5, 1 Kings 18:28)

D. The Characteristics of Demons
1. They Acknowledge the Lordship of Christ (Mark 5:6)
2. They Pursue a Radically Different Agenda from Christ (Mark 5:7)
3. They Know Theology (Matthew 8:29, James 2:19)
4. They are Organized and Militant (Mark 5:9, Ephesians 6:10-12)
5. They Appear Territorial (Mark 5:10, Daniel 10:12-21)
6. They Prefer to Not be Disembodied (Mark 5:11-12, Matthew 12:43-45)
7. They Constantly Thwart the Work of Christ (Mark 5:12-17, 2 Corinthians 4:4)

*The Power of Christ Over Demons
(Matthew 12:28-29, Luke 8:35-39)

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The Battle Cry for Souls
Matthew 8

A. You Need Bold Compassion

1. Jesus Reached Out to a Wretched Outcast
(Matthew 8:1-4)

a. He Came with Reverence
(Matthew 8:2)

b. He Came with Humility
(Matthew 8:2)

c. He Came with Faith
(Matthew 8:2)

2. Jesus Reached To A Despised Gentile
(Matthew 8:5, Luke 7:1-10)

3. Jesus Reached Out To A Lowly Woman
(Matthew 8:14-15)

B. You Need Hard Truth
(Matthew 8:19)

1. Count the Cost
(Matthew 8:19-20, John 7:53)

2. Consider Your Loyalty
(Matthew 8:21-22, 10:34-37)

C. You Need Great Power
(Matthew 8:23-27)

1. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Nature
(Matthew 8:23-27)

2. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Demons
(Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:18-20, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 1:8)

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A Cautionary Tale
"The Theft of Easter"

A. Who Stole Easter?

1. The Spirit of Darkness
(Ephesians 6:10-12)

a. Remember Who We Worship
(Romans 1:20-25)

b. Remember the Creation Mandate
(Genesis 1:28)

c. Remember Our Priorities
(2 Peter 3:10-13)

2. The Spirit of Compromise
(1 Corinthians 5:6)

3. The Spirit of Apathy
(Jude 1:3)

a. Preach the Resurrection
(Acts 4:10-12)

b. Live the Resurrection
(Romans 6:3-13)

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A Biblically Balanced Church
Matthew 7

A. Balanced Judgement

1. Unrighteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:1-4, 12:1-2, 23-25)

a. Cause of a Judgmental Spirit
*A Superiority Complex (Romans 12:3)
*Limited Knowledge
*Hidden Bias
*Blind Spots (1 Corinthians 4:3-5)

2. Righteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:5, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1-2, John 7:24, Ephesians 5:11-13, John 8:3-11)

B. Balanced Prayer
(Matthew 7:7-11)

1. Persistent Prayer
2. Trusting Prayer

C. Balanced Evangelism
1. Make it Easy (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31)
2. Make it Hard and Demanding (Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27)

D. Balanced Teaching
(Matthew 7:28)

1. Authoritative (Matthew 7:28)
2. Compassionate

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How To Build Yourself Up When the World is Falling Apart
Matthew 6:1-34

A. Increase Your Generosity
(Matthew 6:1-4, Philippians 4:15-17, Proverbs 11:25, Leviticus 25:35-38)

B. Intensify Your Prayer Life
(Matthew 6:7-13)

1. The End of Fear (Matthew 6:6-9)
2. The End of Attachment (Matthew 6:10)
3. The End of Independence (Matthew 6:11)
4. The End of Self-Righteousness (Matthew 6:12)
5. The End of Over-Confidence (Matthew 6:13)

C. Contemplate Fasting
(Matthew 6:16-18, 9:14-15, Acts 13:2-3, 14:23)

D. Examine Your Priorities
(Matthew 6:19-24, Proverbs 3:9-10)

E. Relinquish Your Worries
(Matthew 6:25-34)

1. God Owns Everything
2. God Controls Everything (Daniel 2:20-21, Philippians 4:6-7)
3. God Provides Everything (Matthew 6:25-33)

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Three Questions To Prepare For At Death

A. Whose Attention and Approval Did You Seek?
(Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)

1. Some Seek The Approval of Man,
A Foolish Mistake Because:

a. Man's Honor and Attention is Shallow
(John 2:24, Acts 14:8-19)

b. Man's Reward is Temporary
(Matthew 6:2-5; 19:27-29)

2. Some Seek The Approval and Attention of God,
A Wise Choice
(Matthew 19:27-29, Colossians 3:23-24)

B. Whose Agenda Did You Promote?
(Matthew 6:7-10)

1. Your Own Selfish Agenda?
(James 3:14-15, 4:1-2)

2. Your Father's Agenda Who Is In Heaven
(Matthew 6:9-10)

C. Whose Values Did You Embrace and Invest In?
(Matthew 6:19-24)

1. A Bad Investment
(Matthew 6:19, Luke 16:9-12)

2. A Wise Investment
(Matthew 6:20)

D. Conclusion: The Way You Respond to These Three Questions Will Determine:

1. Your Quality of Life
(John 10:10)

2. Your Future Rewards
(Matthew 25:22-23, Luke 19:17-19)

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Intro: Matthew 5:31-32

A. What Does God Think About Divorce?
1. He Hates It (Malachi 2:14-16)

B. Why Does God Allow Divorce? (Matthew 19:7-8)

C. When Does God Allow Divorce?
1. Not For Frivolous Reasons (Matthew 19:3-6, Deuteronomy 22:1-4, 22:22-23)
2. God Allows Divorce For Pornea (Matthew 19:9, 5:31-33, Jeremiah 3:6-13)
3. God Allows Divorce For Abandonment By An Unbelieving Spouse (2 Corinthians 7:10-16, Ezra 10:10-11)

C. Does God Allow Remarriage?
1. No, If Divorce is for Unbiblical Reasons (1 Corinthians 7:10)
2. Yes, But Very Cautiously (1 Corinthians 7:26-35)
3. Yes, If Your Spouse Dies (1 Corinthians 7:39-40)

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1. Earthquakes Grab Our Attention (Matthew 24:37-39, 7)

2. Earthquakes Secure Our Adoration (Job 38:8-11, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17)

3. Earthquakes Assault Our False Security (Hebrews 12:25-29, Matthew 6:19-20)

4. Earthquakes Diminish Our Intoxication With Self (2 Peter 3:3-12)

5. Earthquakes Break The Bondage Of Darkness (Acts 16:25-31, Matthew 27:54)

6. Earthquakes Expose Our Unbelief (Revelation 6:12-17)

7. Earthquakes Test Our Empathy

8. Earthquakes Heighten Our Anticipation (Matthew 24:4-8)

9. Earthquakes Remind Us Of The Fallen State Of Our World
(Romans 8:19-23)

10. Earthquakes Complete The Wrath Of God (Revelation 16:17-21, 19:11-16)