Redeemer Presbyterian Church

I. The brave ministry of Jesus, v12. II. The expansive ministry of Jesus, vv13-16. III. The familiar message of Jesus, v17.

Satan says, God doesn’t care. God can be coerced. God is cruel. Look out for yourself. Make God look out for you. Look out for God’s purposes but in your own way. I. Satan tempts Jesus to distrust God's provision, vv1-4. II. Satan tempts Jesus to force God's protection, vv5-7. III. Satan tempts Jesus to deny God's good purposes, vv8-9. 

I. The character of the tempter. II. The core of the temptation. III. The conquest of Jesus over the tempter.

What does the baptism of Jesus show us? I. The obedience of God the Son, vv13-15. II. The Spirit's anointing of God the Son, v16. III. The Father's pleasure in His Son, v17.

John the Baptist preached the same good news as Jesus: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." The king has come! What does repenting look like? I. Agreeing with God about your sins, vv5-6. II. Turning away from your self-righteousness, vv7-10. III. Turning to Jesus, vv11-12.

I. Jesus was an infant refugee: the flight to Egypt, vv13-15. II. Jesus was opposed by the powers of darkness and became the occasion of his people's sorrow: the slaughter of the male children, vv16-18. III. Jesus did not despise being identified with a despised town: the return to Nazareth, vv19-23.

How do people respond to Jesus? I. The wise men sought out Jesus because God sought out them, vv1-2. II. Some were alarmed, anxious, or apathetic, but the wise men adored him, vv3-11. III. They gave gifts to Jesus because he was God's gift to them, vv11-12.

Why is Jesus the Good News? I. His human family. II. His virgin birth. III. His unique mission.

Why does the news about Jesus bring joy to the scandalous? I. Because he's the Savior: his name describes his mission, v1. II. Because he's the Messiah: his titles describe his offices, v1b. III. Because his ancestry proves his qualifications: he's not ashamed of the scandalous, vv2-16.

I. The humility of the shepherd who cares for us, v1a. II. The confidence his care creates in us, v1b. III. The blessings his care guarantees to us, vv2-6.

I. The praise he commands, vv1-2. II. The trust he commends, vv3-5. III. The God who captivates, vv6-10.

This is the saddest Psalm in the Bible. I. The appeal this sufferer makes, vv1-2. II. The anguish this sufferer feels, vv3-9. III. The argument this sufferer uses, vv10-14. IV. The answer this sufferer receives, vv15-18.

I. God's love for his people is a focused love, vv1-3. II. God's love for his people is an inclusive love, vv4-6. III. God's love for his people is a satisfying love, v7. Note: I failed to record the introduction and Scripture reading, so this podcast picks up with the opening illustration.

The psalmist asks himself, Why do the wicked prosper? And why do I envy them? I. Christians can be honest about evil and envy. II. What perspective helps us when the bad guys always seem to win?

I. The book of creation sings God's glory. II. The book of Scripture speaks God's grace. III. How do you know if you are hearing him?

Two roads diverged in a wood... Which path are you on? I. The delight of a believer's life, vv1-2. II. The description of a believer's life, vv3-4. III. The destiny of a believer's life, vv5-6.

I. vv47-48 Saul's success and the trustworthiness of God's promises. II. vv49-51 Saul's family and the mystery of God's providence. III. v52 Saul's kingship and the protection of God's people.

The failures of the first King of Israel. I. vv24-30 Failure as commander of the army - he's cruel and mean. II. vv24-35 Failure as a religious leader - he's calculating and manipulative. III. vv36-46 Failure as a father - he's cold and merciless.

I. The giving Father. II. The forgiving Father. III. The delivering Father.

How can leaders be bold, without arrogance? Step out in faith, without playing God? Press forward, without paralyzing indecision? I. The daring courage of Jonathan, vv1-15. II. The wise caution of Jonathan, vv1-15. III. The sad confusion of Saul, vv16-23

A sermon on worship by Rev. Tim McClymonds.

I. vv1-7 The failure in leadership duties. II. vv8-15 The folly of reasonable disobedience. III. vv16-23 The hope in helpless desperation.

If you've thrown off the Lord's kingly rule, what does the renewal of your relationship look like? I. Own up to your idolatry, vv1-12. II. Tremble before a jealous God, vv13-18. III. Walk forward in his faithful grace, vv19-25.

I. The hostility God's people suffer, vv1-4. II. The savior God's Spirit empowers, vv5-11. III. The kingdom God's people renew, vv12-15.