High Pointe Church Sermons

Mary's Extravagant Response John 12:1-8 Introduction Matthew 7:24 John 12:1-8 Mary's extravagant response to Jesus... 1. shows she listened to Jesus. Luke 10:38-42 2. shows she believed in Jesus' mission. John 1:1-4 John 1:10-14 John 1:29 John 1:35-36 John 6:35 John 6:47-48 John 8:12 John 10:7-10 John 10:11 Mark 8:31-32 John 11:32-44 3. shows she wanted to partner with Jesus. John 12:7...

Introduction Matthew 7:24-26 Matthew 7:28-29 Two Individuals the wise and the fool. 1. What is the same? Matthew 7:24-27 2. What is different? Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 10:37-39 1 Corinthians 3:11 1 Peter 2:7 James 1:22-25 What happens? Matthew 7:24-27 1 Peter 1:3-7 Romans 5:1-5 Application Are we wise or foolish?

The Danger of Self-Deception Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction Romans 6:1-2 2 Timothy 3:5 Who are the two groups of people? 1. Seemingly Righteous. Matthew 7:21-23 Genesis 4:1 Jeremiah 1:5 John 10:14 Quote: “I never saw you come as a beggar to my door. I never saw you sit as a disciple at my feet. I never saw you as a humble follower treading in my footsteps. I never saw you as a sheep that knew my voi...

Introduction Matthew 7:15-20 Matthew 7:13-14 Acts 20:28-30 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 2 Peter 2:1 2 John 7 What does Jesus teach us about false teachers? 1. They are misleading. Matthew 7:15 John 8:44 Matthew 7:15 Galatians 1:6-9 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Titus 1:9-11 Titus 2:1 2. They can be identified. Matthew 7:16-18 3. They will be judged. Matthew 7:19-20 Matthew 3:10 4. They can repent and so can you. Galati...

Introduction Matthew 7:13-14 Joshua 24:14-15 1 Kings 18:20-21 John 6:66-69 "Hell will be filled with people who admired the Sermon on the Mount but did not heed the warning in it." - John MacArthur What Eternal Choice Do We Have? Two Eternal Destinations Matthew 7:13-14 Wide Gate and Easy Path Matthew 7:13-14 Mark 9:48 Matthew 7:13-14 John 3:16-19 Romans 10:1-4 Romans 3:19-22 James 2:19...

Introduction Matthew 7:12 Galatians 5:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Golden Rule Understanding the Rule Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:11 Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:1-5 Matthew 5:17-20 The Practice of the Rule Matthew 7:12 Philippians 2:3-4 Matthew 5:44-47 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Extent of the Rule Matthew 7:12 Leviticus 19:18 Romans 13:8-10 Galatians 5:14 Application How do I fulfill the Golden Rule? Love God L...

Introduction Matthew 7:7-11 Ephesians 3:20 James 1:5 When should we ask for help? Constantly Matthew 7:7-8 James 4:2-3 Luke 18:1-8 "What we need in our churches today is not a declaration of independence. What we need is a declaration of dependence" ~James Merritt 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How should we ask for help? Confidently Matthew 7:9-11 Hebrews 4:16 1 John 5:14-15 James 1:16-17 Matthew...

Introduction Matthew 7:1-6 1. Consider how you want to be judged. Matthew 7:1-2 Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 18:21-35 2. Be honest about your own sin. Matthew 7:3-5 Romans 2:1-3 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 3. Show mercy and love to others. Matthew 7:5 Galatians 6:1-5 Luke 17:3-4 Ephesians 4:31-5:2 James 5:19-20 4. Use discernment when you share the truth. Matthew 7:6 Matthew 10:14-15 Acts 18:5-6...

Introduction Psalm 100:1 Ephesians 5:18-19 Why Songs to the Lord? 1. Easier to memorize scripture. 2. Helps deepen our theology and honesty with God. Psalm 103:19 Psalm 13:1-6 Luke 24:26-27 3. You learn about the Gospel. Philippians 2:10-11 Psalm 100:1

Introduction Matthew 6:25-34 Why Worry? 1. God will handle the food. Matthew 6:25-26 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 6:25-26 1 Timothy 4:8 2. God will handle our days. Matthew 6:27 Deuteronomy 32:39 Job 14:5 Psalm 39:4 Psalm 139:16 "A person's survival depends on divine sovereignty, not human anxiety." - Matthew Henry 3. God will handle our clothes. Matthew 6:28-30 4. God will handle ever...

Introduction Matthew 6:19-24 2 Corinthians 9:7 Why Is Giving A Spiritual Discipline? 1. It reminds me to put Jesus first. Matthew 6:33 1 Timothy 6:7-10 2. It reminds me to lay up treasures in heaven. Matthew 6:19-21 Luke 18:18-24 Matthew 6:19-21 3. It gets our eyes on the bigger prize. Matthew 6:22-24 Application Test God in your giving. Malachi 3:10 Test yourself daily. Haggai 1:7-9

Introduction Matthew 6:16-18 Matthew 6:2 Matthew 6:5 Matthew 6:16 What is fasting? Answer: Voluntarily going without food and/or drink as a means of personal self-denial. Jonah 3:5 Matthew 4:2 Leviticus 23:27-32 Psalm 35:13 How to fast. These are positive and negative ways. Matthew 6:16 Luke 18:11-12 Matthew 6:17-18 Joel 2:12-13 Zechariah 8:19 Why should I fast? To glorify God. Matthew 6:18 Quote:...

Introduction Matthew 6:9-15 Genesis 4:26 Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Purpose of Prayer to God 1. God wants intimacy with us. Matthew 6:9 Romans 8:15 Galatians 4:6-7 2. God is put in His proper place. Matthew 6:9-10 John 17:1 John 17:4 John 17:6 Matthew 6:9-10 3. Show our dependency and need of transparency Matthew 6:11-15 Philippians 4:6-7 Matthew 6:11-15 Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 6:14-15 1 P...

1. Don't Pray Like the Hypocrites. Matthew 6:5 Matthew 23:27-28 Matthew 6:5 Luke 18:11 Pray in secret Matthew 6:6 Acts 2:42 Matthew 14:19 Romans 8:26 2. Don't Pray Like the Gentiles (unbelievers). Matthew 6:7 1 Kings 18:26-29 Acts 19:34 3. We Have A Sovereign Father. Matthew 6:8 James 4:1-3 Quote: "Believers do not pray, with the view of informing God about things unknown to him, or of exciting hi...

1. Give to God's glory (Matthew 5:14-16). Quote: "When a man (and woman) lives for the glory of God, he stops looking for affirmation from other human beings after every good deed, a pat on the head every time he does his duty. Instead, he throws himself into his role unselfishly. He contents himself with knowing he is fulfilling his purpose in this world and pleasing the God who made him. His rew...

Introduction John 10:1-3 John 7:41-42 Luke 24:27 Luke 24:44 John 5:46 Acts 3:18 Acts 17:2-3 PROPHECY REGARDING MESSIAH 1. Lineage and Birth Hebrews 9:27 Luke 18:27 Luke 1:37 2. Physical locations like Bethlehem, Egypt, Ramah, and Nazareth Micah 5:2 Hosea 11:1 Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:1-18 3. Death and Resurrection Isaiah 53 Application   - NO Excuses   - Trust Jesus for everything (Faithfulness +...

Luke 18:15-17 - "Let the children come to me." Luke 18:15-17 - "anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." Luke 18:15-17 - " Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God bel...

Introduction Matthew 1:20-21 Hypostatic Union: the personal union of Jesus' two natures which are His humanity and His divinity. The Humanity of Jesus 1. Jesus took a human body to save humans. 2. Jesus has a human mind to save our minds. 3. Jesus has human emotions to save our emotions. Colossians 2:9 Matthew 3:16-17 Matthew 1:23 1. Being fully God, Jesus is perfect. Matthew 1:20 Luke 1:35 Romans...

Jesus, The Son of God: Humanity John 12:21 Hypostatic union: the personal union of Jesus' two natures which are His humanity and His Divinity John 1:14 Colossians 2:9 1 John 4:2 2 John 7 The Humanity of Jesus Has a Human Body Matthew 1:18 Galatians 4:4 Luke 2:40 John 4:6 Matthew 4:2 Luke 23:46 Luke 24:39 Has Human Emotions Matthew 8:10 John 11:33-35 Hebrews 5:7 "Jesus was put on our feelings along...

Baptism Testimonies Piper Larson Zoe Hinze Ashley Wubben Evelyn Ladd Emily Curtis Ellie Potter Elyse Bond Elijah Bond Ryne Roske Rick Northway

Introduction - Leviticus 19:17-18 - Exodus 23:4-5 - Matthew 5:43 - Matthew 5:44 Love Your Enemies. 1. Why? Matthew 5:45 John 13:34-35 Matthew 5:45 Romans 5:10 Ephesians 2:1-4 Ephesians 2:8-9 2. How? Matthew 5:46-48 Romans 5:8 1 John 4:7-21 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Application You don't have enemies. You have opportunities! 1 Peter 2:9-12

Radical Love Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24 Leviticus 24:20 Deuteronomy 19:21 Retaliation: the act of hurting someone or doing something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you. Matthew 5:39 Romans 12:17-21 Proverbs 24:17-18 4 Principles regarding retaliation. 1. Turn the other cheek. Matthew 5:39 Matthew 26:67-68 2. Give grace...

What is a Christ follower to do? 1. Pray for our leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Psalm 2:10-11 Proverbs 11:14 Romans 13:4 2. Educate ourselves. 1 Peter 2:9-12 1 Corinthians 13:1 Quote: "Whomever controls the media controls the mind...." - Jim Morrison (The Doors) Matthew 5:44 Job 31:15 Jeremiah 1:5 Deuteronomy 7:6-8 Genesis 27:29 1 Timothy 2:2 3. Submit to God's plan. Romans 13:7 1 Peter 2:13-17 Habakkuk...

Introduction    - Matthew 5:33-37 Jesus wants His followers to... 1. keep the oaths they've made.    - Numbers 30:1-2    -  Deuteronomy 23:21-23       - Vows to God are fine.          - Numbers 6:1-8          - Psalm 132:1-5          - Genesis 14:22-24       - Vows to others are fine          - Hebrews 6:16          - Genesis 24:2-4          - Genesis 26:31 2. avoid careless (insincere) oaths.    ...

Introduction    - Matthew 5:31-32 What does Jesus tell us about divorce? 1. Marriage was created by God.    - Matthew 19:3-9    - Genesis 2:18    - Genesis 2:24    - Ephesians 5:31-32 2. Sexual immorality in marriage can lead to divorce.    - Matthew 19:3-9    - Deuteronomy 24:1-4    - Matthew 5:31-32    - Malachi 2:16    - 1 Corinthians 7:12-15 3. Remarriage outside of sexual immorality is adulte...