Category: Faith

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The Baptism of Jesus | Matthew 3:1-17 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 3:1-17

Sermon outline

Main idea: John baptized others for repentance, but Jesus was baptized by him for righteousness and revelation.

  • John baptized people for repentance.
  • Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness.
  • Jesus was baptized to reveal the fullness of God.

The Exodus of Jesus | Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 2:13-23

Sermon outline

  • This is an old story, but in order to understand its benefit for today, we need to know an even older story.
  • Let’s turn back to the old story that we read this morning.
  • Application:
    • Turn away from our sins
    • Trust in Jesus Christ

The Epiphany of Jesus | Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon outline

  • The characters reveal the mission of King Jesus.
  • The setting reveals the humility of King Jesus.
  • The plot reveals the divinity of King Jesus.

Unfortunately, this sermon was not recorded properly, and a video is not available.

The Birth of Jesus | Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon outline

Main idea: Jesus’s birth reveals his identity, his mission, and his motivation.

  • Jesus’s birth reveals his identity.
  • Jesus’s name reveals his mission.
  • Jesus’s nature reveals his motivation.

The Genesis of Jesus | Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-17

Sermon outline

  • Jesus’s arrival brings a new genesis.
  • The four women display God’s mercy (vv. 2-6).
  • The four alterations display God’s judgment (vv. 6b-11).
  • The final generation presents a fifth woman and fifth alteration which display God’s faithfulness (vv. 12-16).
  • Throughout the genealogy, God’s providence and power are displayed.