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Matthew 11:20-24 Serious Words for Serious Matters

Jesus asks, "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’" I. Jesus poses a question. II. Tells a parable. III. Provides an explanation. IV. And concludes with a proverb. 

Matthew 11:16-19 A Fickle and Stubborn Generation

Who is John the Baptist, why did he come, and how does he help us understand Jesus? I. John is the prophet whom Jesus defends, vv7-9. II. John is the forerunner who prepares us for Jesus, vv9-10. III. John is ranked greatest but we’re greater than him, v11. IV. John is the End of the Prophets and Law, vv12-13 . V. John is the Elijah who is to come, vv14-15

Matthew 11:7-15 Believing John the Baptist

John the Baptist sent word to Jesus: “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” I. Who is it that’s doubting?, vv2-3.  II. Why does he have these doubts?, vv1-3. III. How does Jesus answer his doubts and strengthen his faith?, vv4-6

Matthew 11:1-6 Christian Doubts & Assurance

Peter warns us of our adversary the devil, but he reassures us of the care of the God of all grace.  I. Spiritual warfare and the devil, vv8-9a.. II. Suffering and the reassurance of the God of grace, vv9b-11. III. Solidarity in the body of Christ, vv12-14

1 Peter 5:8-14 Our Adversary, the Devil

"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." How might that promise affect our relationship to church elders, to one another, and to our own circumstances and anxieties? I. Humility toward church elders, v5a. II. Humility toward one another, v5b. III. Humility toward God, vv6-7.

1 Peter 5:5-7 Humility & Anxiety

What are elders and why should we care about that, and what do they do, and how should they do it, and why? I. The elder&apos;s office, v1. II. The elder&apos;s responsibility, v2. III. The elder&apos;s attitude, vv2-3. IV. The elder&apos;s reward, v4. 

1 Peter 5:1-4 Exhortations to Elders

I. Don’t let your suffering shake your confidence in the Lord’s love for you, v12a. II. Don’t let your suffering surprise you, v12. III. Instead, rejoice in sharing in Christ’s suffering and glory, v13. IV. And recognize you’re blessed, v14. V.  So don’t suffer for doing shameful things, nor be ashamed of suffering for Christ, vv15-16. VI. But keep trusting the Lord amidst his purifying judgment, vv17-19. 

1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering For Being Christian

I. Arm yourself with an attitude, v1. II. Walk in the will of God, v2. III. Leave your old lifestyle, v3. IV. Refrain from retaliation, vv4-5. V. Remember it’s the gospel that gets us glorified, v6

1 Peter 4:1-6 How Christians Should Live

I. What shall I do to inherit eternal life? II. What is written in the Law? III. Who is my neighbor? IV. Which of these... do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?

Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan

I. A Kingdom mindset, v7. II. A loving mindset, v8. III. A serving mindset, vv9-11a. IV. A kingdom mindset, v11b. 

1 Peter 4:7-11 Living in God's Church

How can we know that it is better to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil? I. The death of Christ, v18. II. The proclamation of Christ, vv19-20. III. The resurrection of Christ, v21. IV. The ascension and rule of Christ, v22

1 Peter 3:18-22 Christ's Victory is Our Victory

Count the cost, and the benefits, of following Jesus.  An excellent sermon by Aaron Raines, ruling elder at Christ Church Bentonville, ministry intern with Hills & Plains Presbytery, and LAMP Seminary student through Trinity Grace Church, Rogers, AR. 

Luke 9:51-62 Spiritual Cost-Benefit Analysis

How should Christians share the good news? I. Deal with your fears.  II. Focus on Christ the Lord. III. Prepare to speak. IV. Guard your attitude. V. Don&apos;t be surprised by rejection. VI. Rest in God&apos;s sovereignty. 

1 Peter 3:13-17 Sharing the Hope

The apostle Peter says, "Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless..." What? Why? How? I. How to honor Jesus in the way you treat fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, v8. II. How to honor Jesus in the way you treat those who mistreat you, v9. III. Why bother? Or How to honor Jesus because of Jesus, vv10-12

1 Peter 3:8-12 Blessing Those Who Do You Wrong

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