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Learning to Forgive (Part 1), Matthew 18:21-22

Introduction A. The Illustration of Forgiveness with Children Our Lord has been teaching on the childlikeness of the believer in Matthew 18. And as we come to verse 21, He teaches that we are to be forgiven like children, with … Continue reading

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The Discipline of God’s Children (Part 3), Matthew 18:15-20

Introduction This particular passage speaks of the Lord’s command for the holiness of His church. I believe that Jesus Christ desires that the church be pure, and herein is His instruction about our part in that purity: “Moreover, if thy … Continue reading

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The Discipline of God’s Children (Part 2), Matthew 18:15-20

Introduction A. The Meaning of Discipline This is a passage that deals with discipline among God’s people. When I use the word discipline I want to make it clear that it is not a negative word, but ultimately a positive … Continue reading

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The Discipline of God’s Children (Part 1), Matthew 18:15-20

Introduction Matthew 18:12-20 deals with the discipline of a sinning Christian, and therefore, is a very important text for us to understand. As the very word of our Lord, it demands our response. A. The Command of Holiness Through the … Continue reading

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The Childlikeness of Believers: Confronting Sin, Matthew 18:15-20

It was a long, long time ago when I was very young and I first came to Grace Community Church in my late twenties. And this building was not here. The large education building was not here. The gym was … Continue reading

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Marks of a true Conversion, Matthew 18:3

Matthew 18:3 – “Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” I suppose I may take it for granted, that all of you, among whom … Continue reading

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The Childlikeness of Believers, Part 2, Matthew 18:10-14

The Word of God is an inexhaustible treasure. It yields to us unending riches as we open it up. And let’s do that again, the eighteenth chapter of Matthew is our text, the eighteenth chapter of Matthew and we are … Continue reading

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The Childlikeness of Believers, Part 1, Matthew 18:1-10

Tonight I want you to turn in your Bible to the eighteenth chapter of the gospel of Matthew…Matthew chapter 18. This is a chapter that has very many familiar statements. In fact, maybe it is an assembly of familiar statements … Continue reading

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The Secret of Failure, Matthew 17:19-21, Mark 9:28, 29

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard … Continue reading

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A Desperate Case—How to Meet It, Matthew 27:19-21

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard … Continue reading

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Jesus Only, Matthew 17:8

“And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.”–Matthew 17:8. The last words will suffice us for a text, “Jesus only.” When Peter saw our Lord with Moses and Elias, he exclaimed, “Master, it … Continue reading

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A Preview of the Second Coming–Part 3, Matthew 17:5-13

Introduction A. The Light of God God is spirit, and is therefore invisible. Luke 24:39 says, “A spirit hath not flesh and bones.” God has no form. When God revealed Himself in the Old Testament, He chose to reveal Himself … Continue reading

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A Preview of the Second Coming–Part 2, Matthew 17:1-4

Review I. THE PRINCIPLE (16:24) II. THE PARADOX (16:25-26) III. THE PAROUSIA (16:27) The disciples needed to hear about Christ’s future return because it balanced what Christ taught them about dying to self, taking up a cross, and living in … Continue reading

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A Preview of the Second Coming–Part 1, Matthew 16:27-28

Introduction Matthew 16:27[en]17:13 is one of the highlights of the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples. The sixteenth chapter of Matthew contains some monumental realities. At this point in Christ’s ministry it is just a few months … Continue reading

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Christ Displays His Glory, Matthew 16:24-27

Introduction Matthew 16:24-27 is our text for this lesson: “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life … Continue reading

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Winning by Losing: The Paradox of Discipleship, Matthew 16:24:28

Our text for this morning as we look together at the Word of God is Matthew 16, verses 24 through 28…Matthew 16, verses 24 through 28. Then said Jesus to His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let … Continue reading

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Warning #1 to the Church, Matthew 16:18

“On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18) We live in a world in which all things are passing away. Kingdoms, empires, cities, institutions, families, all are liable to … Continue reading

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A Divine and Supernatural Light, Immediately Imparted to the Soul by the Spirit of God, Matthew 16:17

“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” [Matthew 16:17] Christ says these words to Peter upon occasion of … Continue reading

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Offending Christ, Matthew 16:21-23

Introduction Our study of the church concludes in Matthew 16:21-23: “From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and … Continue reading

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The Church That Christ Builds–Part 2, Matthew 16:18-20

Introduction A. A Look at Life 1. From the perspective of the lost Throughout history philosophers and historians have wondered why man exists. For instance, the modern French author Andr[ac]e Maurois wrote a book on the subject entitled Relativism. He … Continue reading

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