The Portable Pastor Podcast

Jesus and the Demon Possessed Matthew 8:28-34 Let us: 1.      Be courageous. Jesus has authority over the demonic.  2.      Be humble. The power of Jesus is to be feared. 3.      Be spiritually minded. Most people are more concerned about worldly loss than spiritual gain. 4.      Be a witness. Saved people talk about what Jesus did for them.  

The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 Points of the passages: 1.      Following Jesus limits luxuries.            a.       Don’t be rash. 2.      Following Jesus ranks relationships.           a.       Don’t procrastinate. 3.      Following Jesus forces fidelity.           a.       Don’t waver.  Application: Count the cost of discipleship. 1.      You will have to abandon some comforts. 2. ...

Healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Others Matthew 8:14-17  Points of the Passage 1.      Jesus made ministry personal. (vs. 14-15) 2.      Jesus healed humanity’s diseases. (v. 16) 3.      Jesus dealt with demons. (v. 16) 4.      Jesus performed to fulfill prophecy. (v. 17)   Application 1.      You can personally minister to others away from the church house. 2.      You can boldly encounter sickn...

Jesus Rewards the Centurion’s Faith.  Matthew 8:5-13   Points of the Passage 1.      A Roman soldier called Jesus “Lord”. 2.      An outsider had faith in Jesus. 3.      Jesus shocked the chosen nation. 4.      Belief in Jesus had a real effect.    What does this have to do with us? 1.      Witness to everyone.            a.       Don’t assume someone will reject Christ. 2.      Have a salvation c...

Jesus heals a Leper Matthew 8:1-4 “When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately, his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go,...

The Presence of Christ John 1:14-17 1.      Jesus was physically here.            a.       He lived with mankind.            b.      People saw glory in Him.            c.       He was full of grace and truth.            d.      He gave us grace.   Main Point: Jesus was present and offered salvation. 

The Peace of Christ John 1:10-13 Most people are opposed to God.       1.      The world does not recognize the Creator.  (v 10)      2.      Israel does not accept the Messiah. (v 11) Jesus came knowing these facts.   Some people are not opposed to God.      1.      Everyone can believe Jesus is Creator and Messiah. (v 12)      2.      Everyone can be saved. (vs 12-13) Jesus offers peace between...

The Purpose for Christ John 1:1-9 1.      This child was more than just a baby. (1-3)           a.       Jesus is the Word.           b.      Jesus is God.           c.       Jesus created everything 2.      This child gives life and is light. (4-8)           a.       Jesus gives life.           b.      Jesus is light. The Purpose for Christ: Jesus Christ came to bring the truth of salvation to a...

Knowing and Obeying Jesus Matthew 7:21-8:1  Matthew 7:21-23       1.      A lot of people are duped into thinking they are citizens of the kingdom when they are not.      2.      The one who does God’s will is a true citizen.      3.      Prophesying, casting out demons, and doing mighty works are touted by false prophets today.      4.      Unless God has a saving relationship with you, He will s...

Concerning False Prophets Matthew 7:15-20 What is a prophet? 1.      A person who speaks God’s truth to others.  2.      A person who can warn others about future events.  Are there still prophets today? Yes 1.      It is still a gift that the Holy Spirit gives to the church.  2.      Jesus said false prophets would come in the end times.  Four Examinations for determining a true/false prophet. 1....

Concerning Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6  Judge - krínō Seven ways this word was originally used in the Bible      1.      to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose      2.      to approve, esteem, to prefer      3.      to be of opinion, deem, think      4.      to determine, resolve, decree      5.      to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong      6.      to rule, govern  ...

Concerning Worry Matthew 6:25-34  Six practical ways to seek God’s kingdom and maintain worry-free Kingdom living. 1.      Work on closeness with God. 2.      Memorize the promises of God. 3.      Control your thoughts. 4.      Stop putting trust in the world. 5.      Do your job. 6.      Don’t miss your encouragement.

Concerning Wealth and Excess Matthew 6:19-24   How do you lay up treasures in heaven?      1.      Be more concerned with good works than great wealth.      2.      Spend more on the betterment of God’s kingdom than you spend on your own.      3.      Fixate more on populating heaven than attaining wealth. 

Concerning Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 What is Fasting? 1.      Fasting is personally giving up some earthly thing. 2.      Fasting is not a diet plan. 3.      Fasting is not a punishment. 4.      Food fasting is not for everyone.  5.      Fasting is purposeful.   What is the purpose of fasting? 1.      Matthew 9:14-15 - To express sadness 2.      Isaiah 58:6 – To bring about freedom 3.      Isaiah 58...

Concerning Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 ESV Since losing salvation is not an option, Jesus must have been talking about some other loss. I am completely convinced that what He is talking about is relational forgiveness, losing closeness with God. We grieve the Holy Spirit and lose closeness with our heavenly father.  Refusing to forgive someone is not a mirror reflecting the glory and truth of what...

The Sacred Prayer Matthew 6:9-13  The Lord’s Prayer is a pattern of how to pray. What are the elements?       1.      Praise (Adoration)       2.      Submission (Consecration)      3.      Requests (Supplication and Intercession)      4.      Forgiveness (Confession)      5.      Help (Protection)

Simple Prayers Matthew 6:7-8  Jesus taught that… 1.      His followers are expected to pray. (7a) 2.      Extra words do not increase God’s listening.  (7b-c) 3.      Godless people babble on in prayer (7c-8a) 4.      Educating God in prayer is pointless. (8b)   What’s the takeaway? Pray simple prayers.    Will you commit today to… 1.      Live up to God’s communication expectations? 2.      Check...

Secret Prayers Matthew 6:5-6 The Teaching:       1.     The Necessity of Prayer (5a)      2.     The Hypocrisy of Fake Prayer (5b)      3.     The Secrecy of Prayer (6a)      4.     The Reward of Prayer (6b)   The Take-aways We are to:       1.     Prize the practice of prayer.       2.     Protect the privacy of prayer.      3.     Presume God’s presence in prayer.    The Main Point: God values s...

Concerning Generosity Matthew 6:1-4  Jesus mentions two kinds of generosity in His teaching.       ·       Overt and Covert Generosity.    Overt Generosity can be a problem. - Matthew 6:1-2 What did Jesus teach about overt generosity?  1.     The stimulus of overt generosity. (v 1a) 2.     The sentence of overt generosity. (v 1b) 3.     The sound of overt generosity. (v 2a) 4.     The temporary re...

Concerning Getting Revenge and Loving Your Enemies Matthew 5:38-48  1.     Jesus pointed to two laws and one application. (vs. 38, 43)           a.     An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.                       i.     Ex. 21:24, Lev. 24:20, Deut. 19:21           b.     Love your neighbor and hate your enemy                       i.     Lev. 19:18   2.     Jesus made two clarifications. (vs....

Concerning Making Promises Matthew 5:33-37 Every law-abiding Israelite knew where Jesus was coming from with this teaching. ·       Lev. 19:12  ·       Num. 30:2  ·       Deut. 23: 21-23   Why do people break promises? 1.     For the lost, is the desire for personal gain at any cost. 2.     For Christians, they get so stressed about their promises because they bite off more than they can chew.  Je...

Concerning Divorce Matthew 5:31-32 1.     Moses created a command.       a.     Matt. 5:31       b.     Deut. 24: 1-4       c.      Mark 10:2-9    2.     Jesus critiqued the custom.       a.     Matt. 5: 32       b.     Mal. 2:16  3.     The Bible clarifies the conditions.       a.     Matthew 5:32      b.     1 Cor. 7:10-16       c.      Romans 7:2-3 ESV    We have divorced and remarried. What do...

Concerning Anger Matthew 5:21-26   Jesus teaches 4 things about the sin of anger. 1.     The internal impulse: Anger comes from the same internal source as murder. 2.     The resulting ruling: Sins committed in anger will earn you judgment. 3.     The peaceful priority: Living peaceably with others is more valuable to God than your offering to Him. 4.     The speedy settlement: When you have wrong...

Concerning Lust Matthew 5:27-30 1.     The Simple Command (vs 27) 2.     The Sweeping Clarification (vs 28) 3.     The Significant Combat (vs 29-30) 4.     The Severe Consequence (vs 29-30) 10 Lust Suppressants Lusts in you:       1.     Memorize scripture      2.     Pray for blinders      3.     Consider everyone God’s possession       4.     Hang with modest friends       5.     Avoid immodest...

Ephesians 4  There is to be unity within the church. - Ephesians 4:1-3   Things that promote unity 1.     Doctrinal truth – Eph. 4:4-6 2.     Godly leadership – Eph. 4:7-8; 11-12 3.     Spiritual maturity – Eph. 4:13-14 4.     Truthfulness in love – Eph. 4:15-16 5.     Righteous living – Eph. 4:17-19 6.     True conversion – Eph. 4:20-24  Actions that guard unity: 1.     Deal with falsehood – Eph....