Redeemer Presbyterian Church

I. The blind men have eyes to see that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of David, v27. II. The blind men seek mercy from the Messiah, and receive it, vv27-31. III. Religious leaders are frequently blind, and mixed up about Jesus,  vv32-34.

I. The readiness of Jesus to help the desperate, vv18-19. II. The tenderness of Jesus as he helps the desperate, vv20-22. III. The ability of Jesus to raise the dead, vv23-26.

What do wedding guests, tailored clothes, and good wine suggest? True Christianity. The Bridegroom has come for his bride. "O I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine! He brings a poor vile sinner into His house of wine" sings the bride. I. A wedding reception, v15. II. A tailor's shop, v16. III. A wine maker, v17

Jesus appointed laborers and sent them out, two by two, saying "“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."

And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” I. Observations about Jesus. II. Observations about disciples.

I. Jesus is aggressive with his grace, v9-10. II. Jesus is despised for his grace, vv10-11. III. Jesus explains who needs his grace, vv12-13

I. The unexpected priority of forgiveness, vv1-2. II. The revelation of the deity who forgives, vv3-4. III. The hidden cost of forgiveness, vv3-8

Who is this man, that even demons obey him? I. In his confrontation with demons he’s revealed to be the Son of God, vv28-29. II. In his victory over the demons he’s revealed to be sovereign over the forces of evil, vv30-32. III. The response of the people shows us he’s scorned by the worldly, vv33-34

I. His humanity, vv23-24. II. His priority, vv25-26. III. His deity, vv26-27

I. There is a cost to following Jesus, vv18-20. II. We must not put off following him, but prioritize Jesus above all, vv21-22. 

I. Jesus heals the common and simple things, vv14-15. II. Jesus heals the complex and spiritual things, v16. III. Jesus heals completely as foretold in Scripture, v17

I. Jesus welcomes the outsider, vv5-7. II. Jesus is Lord over disease, vv7-10. III. Jesus is Savior of the world, vv11-12. IV. You can trust his word, v13.

I. The uncleanness of the leper Jesus heals, vv1-2. II. The compassion of Jesus who heals the leper, vv3-4. III. Practical concerns for us.

I. Greetings to church members, v15. II. Instructions about church worship, v16. III. Accountability for church leadership, v17. IV. Grace for sustaining the church, v18.

I. Epaphras: A Hard Worker, vv12-13. II. Luke: A Humble Friend, v14a. III. Demas: A Horrendous Fool, v14b

I. The recognition of Gospel servants in the church, vv7-9.. II. The remnant of Gospel grace among the Jews, vv10-11. III. The restoration of failures in Gospel ministry, v10.

How can Christians more effectively reach out to others with the good news?

An excellent sermon by ruling elder Brian Kyles.

Every Christian can have an influential ministry for Jesus by praying for preachers. I. Pray for preachers as if preachers are people too. II. Pray for preachers to have open doors for ministry. III. Pray for preachers to have open doors for God's Word. IV. Pray for preachers to declare the mystery of Christ. V. Pray for preachers to have courage and boldness. VI. Pray for preachers to preach...

I. The priority of prayer. II. The manner of prayer for ourselves. III. The ministry of prayer for preachers. 

I. Compensation. II. Accountability. III. Partiality. IV. Equity

I. Work is good, and God's idea. II. Work with a ready willingness to fulfill all moral and legal commands, v22a. III. Do your work not for people, but for Jesus, v22b. IV. Work with a hearty effort, knowing you are serving Jesus.

I. The Gospel is humanizing and dignifying. II. The Gospel is for the lowest in society. III. The Gospel is for people in the hardest of circumstances. IV. The Gospel and abolition

“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” I. Don't start your parenting here in v21, but by believing the Gospel and trusting Jesus. II. Don't start your parenting in v20 concerning obedience, but in vv12-17 with love. III. Do parent in light of v20 "obedience pleases the Lord." Does it please parents? IV. The importance of Father's to God. V....

"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord." I. What's he talking about? II. Who's he talking to? III. What's he saying? IV. Why is he saying it?