Tag: expository preaching

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn | Matthew 5:4 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 5:4

Sermon outline

  • We mourn the results of our fallen world.
  • God comforts those who mourn.

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit | Matthew 5:2-3 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 5:2-3

Sermon outline

Main idea: The poor in spirit flourish in the kingdom of heaven.

  • The beatitudes
  • The poor in spirit
  • The kingdom of heaven

Introducing the Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:1 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 5:1

Sermon outline

Main idea: Jesus taught his disciples how to live righteously as members of God’s kingdom in this current evil age.

  • Jesus preached from a mountain.
  • Jesus preached as one seated with authority.
  • Jesus preached to his disciples.

Engage the Lost | Mark 4:10-34 Sermon

This sermon was preached in a series called What’s Next? which walked through our church’s new vision, mission, and strategy.

Sermon text: Mark 4:10-34

Sermon outline

One question about interpreting parables and three questions about God’s growing kingdom.

  • What is the purpose of parables? (vv. 10-12)
  • Where does the kingdom of God grow? (vv. 13-20)
  • When does the kingdom of God grow? (vv.26-29)
  • How does the kingdom of God start to grow? (vv. 30-34)

Equip the Church | Ephesians 4:11-16 Sermon

This sermon was preached in a series called What’s Next? which walked through our church’s new vision, mission, and strategy.

Sermon text: Ephesians 4:11-16

Sermon outline

Main idea: God has a plan for his children to grow up together.

  • The problem of remaining children spiritually.
  • God plans to mature his children in the church and by the church.
  • God provides equippers who lead the church to grow mature.