Orlando Grace Church

Anxiety in the Unknown (Matthew 6) by OrlandoGrace

Last week we looked at Jesus’ framework for ministry, this week we see Jesus’ strategy for ministry. That is, how the disciples were instructed by Jesus to go out and engage the towns around them. Jesus told them... I. Who they should target II. How they should act III. How they will be supported IV. The hope they should offer

Main Idea: These verses we are looking at today lays before us two reactions to the same message: either reasserting our loyalty to the kingdom of this world or our loyalty to the kingdom of Christ. In these reactions, the word of God is exposing hearts. In light of this exposing, we must do three things: 1. Hear the word 2. Cultivate our heart soils 3. Go boldly

Matthew has been showing us Jesus’ authority over our illnesses, over nature, and even over the demonic realm. Now, as Matthew shows us that Jesus has authority even to heal sin. In this passage we see... I. Why Jesus has authority to heal sin II. What is necessary for sin to be healed III. The result of Jesus healing sin

As Matthew continues to show Jesus’ authority, we also see a framework for Jesus' ministry and ours. I. Why we minister II. How we minister

Last week we saw Jesus heal the physical ailments of three people suffering greatly. Now, we see Jesus calming a storm and casting out demons. The astonished disciples very reasonably ask, "What kind of man is this?" That is the question Matthew wants to answer. Matthew tells us that Jesus... I. Has authority over nature II. Has authority over demons III. Is the Son of God

In this passage we see two men considering following Jesus, but who don't understand what that means. Jesus wants them to more fully understand what following him means. To follow Jesus they must understand... I. The difficulty of the kingdom II. The grandeur of the kingdom III. The grandeur of the King

One of the most unique aspects of Christianity is the high value it places on human life. No other religion or world view has a higher view of human life because we believe that all humans are made in the image of God (imago dei) and this has profound implications on our lives. I. What is the Imago Dei? II. What happened to the Imago Dei? III. What responsibilities come with the Imago Dei?

The Lord’s Prayer tells us what we should long for most in this life. This prayer basically divides into two parts and this morning we will look at the first part of that prayer. In these two verses we see that every Christians should long for... I. God’s name to be hallowed II. God’s kingdom to come

Either your life will define your worship of God or worship of God will define your life. It all depends on whether you are being... 1. Remade in the image of your world 2. Remade in the image of your desires 3. Remade in the image of your God

Luke 2:1-20 could be the most well-known passage in the Bible. It’s well known for many reasons, not least of which is Charlie Brown. Ultimately though, it is well known because it is a story that calms our fears and give us purpose. To see this clearly, it is helpful to read this story and see that... I. We are the shepherds II. We are given a Savior III. We are made heralds

Main point: In Christmas we celebrate on of the greatest miracles of all time: the incarnation of God. That is, God taking on flesh. In this text we see: I. How God took on flesh II. How that should affect us III. The decision in front of us

In Romans 5:12-21, Paul talks about Christ as the second Adam. Identification either with Adam or with Christ is key to understanding this passage. Paul explains that all humanity is represented by one of two men: Adam or Christ. 1. Adam as representative a. Adam was disobedient b. The results of Adam's disobedience c. The results of condemnation 2. Jesus as Representative a. Christ was obedient b...

In this passage, Paul is telling the Colossian church that he has not ceased to pray for them. Not only does Paul tell them THAT he is praying, he tells them HOW he is praying. 1. That they would see the King 2. That they would know the King 3. That they would be transformed by the King

Ruth chapter 4 is the end of a story of ups and downs, but here at the end we see a picture of true faithfulness on display. I. Boaz’ faithfulness to Ruth (1-12) II. God’s faithfulness to Naomi (13-17) III. God’s faithfulness to us (17-21)

In Genesis 4:1-16, Moses, writing to the people of Israel soon to enter the Promised Land, reminds them and reminds us of sin’s powerful presence, but he also reminds us of God’s graciousness. Cain and Abel reminds us that because sin has rendered us helpless before God, we must place our faith in God alone. 1. Cain’s offering 2. Cain’s sin 3. Cain’s judgement

Ruth has long been regarded as an example of true faith. An element of faith is risk and in this chapter her willingness to take a big risk is on display. Let’s watch her risky faith unfold in the three different scenes here. I. Naomi’s instructions for Ruth (1-4) II. Ruth’s pursuit of Boaz (5-9) III. Boaz’ response (10-18)

Ruth 2 is an up close look at the providence of God in a bleak situation. In this chapter we see... I. God’s providence on display II. The effects of embracing God’s providence III. The basis of God’s providence

In the first chapter of Ruth, we see a woman in almost unimaginable suffering. She has lost her husband, two sons, and almost any hope of security in this life. Ruth offers us a better look into the window of suffering. In this chapter, we see... I. The onset the of suffering II. Three responses to suffering III. God’s work in suffering

Main Point: A hallmark of a church that is healthy is that it is having influence outside of its walls and even outside of its context. This means that a healthy church will have to be sending its best. I. Who we are to send II. Why we are to send

Our fourth core value is stewarding our resources. In Matthew 25 and Ephesians 2, we see... I. Why we steward our resources II. How we steward our resources.

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The main way Christ has designed for His church to grow and expand is through the equipping of His saints. In this passage to the Ephesian church, Paul explains... I. Who it is that equips us 4:7-10 II. How we are equipped 4:11-12 III. Why we must be equipped 4:13-16

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