Going the Second Mile – Matthew 5:38-48

by | Feb 22, 2011 | sermons2011

Matthew 5:38-48 Love your enemies. Turn the other cheek, go the second mile. Seriously, Jesus? Have you ever struggled with this passage? I know I have over the years. I mean come on Jesus, Pray for those who persecute you? And then there’s the kicker at the end. “oh,...

Week 39 Day 5 – Making Disciples

by | Oct 4, 2010 | Devos

Matthew 28:16-20 Food for thought: As we read this passage in English it seems like the imperative (or the command statement) is the word “GO!” However, in the Greek, the word “go” is in the passive participle, which should be read, “as you are going” or “having...

Week 39 Day 4 – Watch and Work

by | Sep 30, 2010 | Uncategorized

Matthew 24:36-25:46 Four parables, or analogies, are given in this section. What is the caution given in each parable? Matthew 24:43-44 The Homeowner Matthew 24:45-51 The Chief House Servant Matthew 25:1-13 The Virgins and their oil Matthew 25:14-30 The Servants and...

Week 39 Day 3 – Do It, Don’t Say It

by | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized

Matthew 21:28-32 This is a penetrating lesson. There is nothing more disheartening than being disappointed by someone. If someone says to you, “Oh yes, I would love to do that for you!” then it is natural to get excited and create high expectations. If that person...

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