Expositional Bible preaching from the First Baptist Church in Sherman, New York
In the final parable and teaching, Jesus presents the kingdom as a massive net gathering and separation people in the last day. (Text: Matthew 13:47-52)
In the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, we learn about the supreme worth of the kingdom of heaven. (Text: Matthew 13:44-46)
Jesus continues with his kingdom parables. In these next three stories, one truth is brought out: though it may not always seem like it, everything is going according to God’s plan. …
In the first of Jesus' 7 parables, he explains how and why some people either reject the Word or receive it. (Text: Matthew 13:1-23)
In the closing passage of Matthew 12, we see two types of people who might look and act like Christians but are not necessarily so. (Text: Matthew 12:38-50)
When the Pharisees accuse Jesus of acting in the power of Satan, Jesus' response shows the inconsistency of their accusations as well as very serious consequences. (Text: Matthew 12:22-…
The Pharisees tried to find reasons to accuse Jesus based on his interpretation of the Sabbath. In this passage we find that Jesus’ authority over the Sabbath allows him to provide rest…
Through a prayer, revelation, and invitation, Jesus declares how people can find rest in him. (Text: Matthew 11:25-30)
David makes a plea for mercy to God, asking him for deliverance from his enemy. (Text: Psalm 143)
Jesus describes a generation of people that is unresponsive and unrepentant towards him. As a result, they are condemned by Christ. Likewise, if we fail to respond to Christ and repent,…
Habakkuk shows us that we can still rejoice even when things aren't going how we hoped and when we don't understand what God is doing. (Text: Habakkuk 3)
INTRO: Though Israel and Judah will be judged, God is with them. There is still hope. Because God is with us, there is always hope. Isaiah 9 points people to God and what he will do for…
God gave the promise of his presence to an unbelieving people who would not receive it. But what about those who did believe? This passage explains how believers can go through the same…
We take a look at the story behind one of Isaiah's famous Messianic prophecies: Behold! A virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel. (Text: Isaiah 7:1-14)
Jesus said that no one born of women is greater than John yet the least in the kingdom is greater than he is. How can one be greater than the greatest? (Text: Matthew 11:7-15)
John the Baptist had been in prison for about a year. Before he had been confident and sure, but now he needed help and confirmation from Jesus. In this message, we can see four steps t…
Jesus finishes his instructions to the disciples about their mission by explaining how persecution will reveal several realities about those who follow Jesus. (Text: Matthew 10:32-11:1)
After Jesus has described the persecution his disciples will face, he encourages them to not fear it. In this passage, Jesus lists three common fears they will face along with counter-a…
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
Persecution is part of the Gospel mission. It should not surprise us, and we should not expect otherwise, but there are specific ways Jesus wants his followers to r…
Before sending the apostles out, Jesus gave them important instructions concerning where to go, what to do, and how to do it. (Text: Matthew 10:5-15)