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
Tag: preaching
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
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.
Chandler Warren 