Stapleton Baptist Church

This week we consider the peace that Jesus brings by look at Ephesians 2:11-22.

We look to Genesis 3:14-15 to consider the hope that comes in the advent of Jesus Christ. 

Matthew 9:9-17 brings us two encounters between Jesus and other who have questions about how he leads his disciples. Jesus illustrates that he has not come to continue business as usual. Jesus is ushering in a new kingdom and covenant. 

Matthew 8:23-9:8 brings us three miracles that all highlight Jesus's complete authority. 

Matthew 8:18-22 brings us a clear warning from Jesus to count the cost before following him.

Matthew 8:1-17 brings us a group of three miracles highlighting Jesus' power and authority to heal diseases. But these healings are just scratching the surface of a the greater work Jesus came to do--heal us from the disease of sin. 

Matthew 7:24-29 brings Jesus' final teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. This teaching calls his listeners to not just hear the words of Jesus but to also do them.

Matthew 7:21-23 brings us one of the most serious warnings from Jesus. This passage should cause every Christian to examine their lives to see if they are in the faith. 

Matthew 7:15-20 brings us Jesus' warning concerning false prophets. Christians must be on guard against those who would seek to infiltrate the church in order to feed upon the sheep.

Matthew 7:13-14 brings us the first of four warning from Jesus to end the Sermon on the Mount. We are presented with a choice between the narrow gate that leads to life or the broad gate that leads to destruction. 

Matthew 7:7-12 brings us two passages that summarize the major themes of the Sermon on the Mount. These verses remind us that we have a perfect, heavenly Father, and there is a greater righteousness required for the citizen of the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 7:1-6 brings us one of the most misunderstood passages in all the Bible. Join us as we explore Jesus' teaching on judging others. 

Matthew 6:25-34 can be summarized in one sentence: Jesus does not want you to be anxious. The cure for anxiousness and worry is seeking God's Kingdom and His Righteousness. God promises to take care of the rest. 

Matthew 6:19-24 brings us a series of three teachings all centered around our treasure and our heart. 

Matthew 6:16-18 brings us Jesus' instructions on how to fast. Christian fasting is going without food for a set period of time for a specific spiritual purpose. God promises to reward his children when they fast seeking Him. 

Dr. Charles Smith, president of the University of Mobile, brings us God's Word today from Psalm 23.

Matthew 6:9-13 brings us the Lord's Prayer in which Jesus teaches us how to pray. This is a model we can use to shape our prayer life around God's glory and our good.

Matthew 6:5-8 gives us the first of Jesus' instruction on prayer. In these verses, Jesus gives two examples of how  not  to pray. Pray is not a performance. Prayer is an act of obedient faith, trusting that our heavenly Father hears us.

Matthew 6:1-4 brings us into a new section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus focuses in on religious devotion. We find that the motive for practicing righteousness matters. Our motive should be love obedience to God and the conviction that he is a good heavenly Father who rewards his children.

Psalm 18 points us to God as our rock of refuge and safety. It also points us to Jesus as our rock of refuge and safety from the wrath of God to be poured out on sin.

Psalm 17 brings us David's appeal to heaven. David knows God is the righteous judge with all authority and power to judge the wicked and protect the righteous.

Psalm 16 brings us a beautiful psalm full of David's deepest convictions and trust that fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore are found in God!

Psalm 15 explores the question, "Who can come into the presence of God?" This all important question is answered in the person of Christ. 

Psalm 14 brings us face to face with the underlying universal condition of sinful man. Praise the Lord that salvation has come from Zion!

Psalm teaches us that prayer is the path through pain. We will explore this Psalm as David expresses his pain, his petition, and his praise.