Sermons by Pastor Scott Julian & Pastor Daniel Christensen.
Episodes
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
47 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
A Golden Rule and Two Roads
Matthew 7:12-14
God’s Straightedge (v. 12)
Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39, Romans 13:8-9
The Road to Destruction (v. 13)
Luke 13:24
The Road to Life (v. 14)
Mark 8:34, Matthew 5:10, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 17:3, Deuteronomy 30:19, Joshua 24:15, Acts 2:38
So What?
Which road are you on? Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate,” and elsewhere “I am the gate” (John 10:9), but you must enter in. Have you? Will you?
Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
46 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Seek and You Will Find
Matthew 7:7-11
What is fundamentally at stake is man’s picture of God
Pray with Persistence (7-8)
Luke 11:9-10 Leviticus 19:2 Matthew 5:8 Romans 3:9
Pray with Confidence (9-11)
Isaiah 49:15 Luke 11:13 Romans 8:26-27 James 4:2 James 1:17
So What?
- Search out spiritual qualities that you lack. List them on your prayer list.
- Pray passionately for them—keep asking, seeking, knocking.
- Have confidence that God your Father will give them to you.
Sep 20, 2020
Sep 20, 2020
47 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Don’t Judge Me
Matthew 7:1-6
False righteousness = False judgement
Matthew 7:1-2 Romans 10:3-4
My prayer... Lord, change me
Matthew 7:3-5 Ephesians 4:24 Psalm 51:10
I do need to discern, it is not my job to condemn.
Matthew 7:6 Acts 10:42
The New Testament has many illustrations of legitimate discernment of the condition, conduct, or teaching of others…
When disputes arise between believers, they should be settled in the church before members who can decide the matter.
1 Corinthians 6:1–8
The local church is to discern serious sins of its members and take appropriate action.
Matthew 18:17 1 Corinthians 5:9–13
Believers are to discern the doctrinal teaching of teachers and preachers by the Word of God.
Matthew 7:15–20 1 Corinthians 14:29 1 John 4:1
Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
46 min
Fasting, Treasure, Anxiety
Matthew 6:16-34
Fasting (16-18)
The purpose of the fast is to pray and seek the will of God.
Acts 10:11, Acts 13:2-3
Storing Up Heavenly Treasure (19-24)
1.Material things do not last
James 5:2-3, Matt. 24:35
- Focusing on money will bind us to this earth
1 Timothy 6:9
- Concentrating on things clouds our vision
Proverbs 28:22
- No one can serve God and Money at the same time
Romans 6:16
Three Reasons Not to Worry (vs. 25-34)
1.You cannot serve God and worry too.
Matthew 13:22,
- If you are worrying, you are overlooking God's care of the rest of his creation.
Job 38:41
- It is only by putting God first that we can be sure of anything.
1 Timothy 4:8
Sep 6, 2020
Sep 6, 2020
45 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
How to Pray…”The Disciples Prayer”
Matthew 6:9-15
Our Father in Heaven
Hallowed Be Your Name
Isaiah 29:23 Hebrews 12:28, 29.
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
Hebrews 13:21 Revelation 22:20
Give Us Our Daily Bread
Forgive Us Our Debts
Lead Us Not ... but Deliver Us From Evil
1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Chronicles 29:11
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
40 min
Jesus' Warning to the Righteous (V. 1)
1 John 2:29, Matthew 23:5
Jesus' First Illustration: Benevolence (Vv. 2-4)
1 Corinthians 13:3, John 5:44, Matthew 6:18
Jesus' Second Illustration: Praying (Vv. 5-7)
Luke 18:11, 12, Isaiah 26,20, 1 Kings 18:26, Ecclesiastes 5:2
So What?
Jesus condemned practices to impress others.
God rewards good deeds done for his glory alone.
Private prayer enables believers to pour out their hearts to God, express their true feelings, and listen in the quietness for God’s answer.
Prayer develops the trust that says, “Father, you know best.”
Aug 16, 2020
Aug 16, 2020
44 min
Old Testament Teaching (v. 38).
Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
Jesus' Revolutionary Teaching: (v. 39a).
Responding to Insult (v. 39b)
Isaiah 50:6
Responding to a Rip-Off (V. 40)
Responding to Forced Labor (v. 41)
Responding to Borrowing (v. 42)
Psalm 37:21
Aug 9, 2020
Aug 9, 2020
37 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Radical Truthfulness
August 9th, 2020
Traditional Teaching Regarding Truth (V. 33)
Deuteronomy 10:20, Jeremiah 12:16, 17 Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Deuteronomy 23:21
Christ's Radical Teaching Concerning Truthfulness
The Radical Implication of Christ's Teaching for His Followers
2 Corinthians 1:23, Romans 1:9
The Radical Call to Truthfulness
Aug 2, 2020
Aug 2, 2020
41 min
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Ethics of the Heart
The Traditional Standard on Purity (V. 27)
Exodus 20:17
The Radically Amplified Standard of Purity (V. 28)
2 Samuel 11:1-4
The Radical Demands of The New Standard of Purity (V. 29-30)
Anything that stands between us and him must be ruthlessly, even savagely, torn out or cut off and thrown away.
1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22, Philippians 4:8, Romans 8:13, Philippians 2:12,13
Jesus Teaching on Divorce (V. 31-32)
Genesis 2:24 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Matthew 19:3-12
So What?
God created marriage to be a sacred and permanent union and partnership between a man and a woman. When the husband and wife both enter this union with that understanding and commitment, they can provide security for each other, a stable home for their children, and strength to weather life’s storms and stresses.
Jul 26, 2020
Jul 26, 2020
33 min
Righteous Relationships
What does an exposition on murder have to do with me?
The Traditional Teaching of the Law Regarding Murder (V. 21)
The Prevailing Teaching of Christ Regarding Murder (V. 22)
John 2:13-22 Mark 3:5 Matthew 23:17 1 Peter 2:23 Psalm 14:1
So What?
Has Christ's radical righteousness truly penetrated our relationships with others?
Living Out Christ's Teaching (Vv. 23-26)
Example #1: Concerning Worship (Vv. 23, 24)
Example #2: A Legal Situation (Vv. 25, 26)
Matthew 18:34-35 Mark 11:25
So What?
Let us live as truly righteous people so that others will see the radical righteousness of Christ and be drawn to Him.