The Ministry of Jesus | Matthew 4:12-25 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 4:12-25

Sermon outline

Main idea: We need the ministry of Jesus.

  • We need his message.
  • We need his discipleship.
  • We need his healing.

How to Teach Psalm 23, Theologically

In November, I had the privilege to write an article for Youth Pastor Theologian. Although I no longer serve in youth ministry, I still have a few thoughts to pass along to those who do. Here’s the link to the article: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/how-to-teach-psalm-23-theologically

The Temptation of Jesus | Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon outline

Main idea: Because Jesus was tempted without sinning, we can trust his death and resurrection to defeat sin and death for us.

  • The devil questions God’s word.
  • The devil twists God’s word.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s prophet.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s priest.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s king.

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