Introduction A. While it is good to reflect on the hour Jesus spent in Gethsemane and the six hours on Calvary, let us not…
A Hidden Kingdom
Introduction A. Jesus taught in parables so that those who were seeking the truth could find it while those who were not seeking it would have no difficulty refusing it (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23). B. For all the teaching Jesus did about the kingdom, it is amazing how little people understood about it—even among the twelve. Discussion I. This kingdom is hidden from the masses, but precious to the few.A. The kingdom would not...
Baptism: Is it Really Necessary?
Introduction A. The relationship between water baptism and salvation has long been a subject of heated religious debate...
Serving the Hopeless
Introduction A. During His time on earth, Jesus spent a lot of time with people who seemed to be without any hope at all. B...
Forgiving and Forgiven
Introduction A. The word most often translated “forgive” in the New Testament means to let something go or to leave it...
Serving the Multitudes
Introduction A. Sometimes our responsibilities can seem a bit overwhelming. B. We might feel sometimes as if there is...
Serving the Sick
Introduction A. Sick folks aren’t always pleasant company. B. Man wanted nothing to do with Christ in His affliction...
What Must I Do?
Introduction A. In our study of Jesus’ words on salvation, we have seen that God wants all to be saved (Matthew 18:14), but...
Preparing to Serve
Introduction A. A good servant is always prepared, and this is true all the more in one’s service to God (Luke 12:47). B...
Not Willing That Any Should Perish
Introduction A. In 1741, Jonathan Edwards delivered a sermon in which he portrayed God as an angry sovereign eager to condemn the worthless mass of humanity to the flames of hell. B. The truth is that God isn’t out to get us; He wants to save us! Discussion I. Jesus came to save the lost. A. This was the primary mission of Jesus’ life (Matthew 18:11; John 10:10-18; 12:47; Luke 9:56). B. Jesus saved many men...