What is a New Testament Church? – Matthew 16:13-20

 This scripture gives us the opportunity to consider, once again, our doctrine of Ecclesiology – the church. You might not think that this is important, but it is. As Bible believers there are several doctrines which we hold, but which are hated by churches around us....

The Son of Man – Matthew 16:13-17

This is not the first time that Christ Jesus has called Himself “the Son of Man.” And this is not the first time that I have said anything about this title. Just as Jesus spoke of this often, perhaps we should refer to it often as well. But it’s not a matter of...

Who is that Man? – Matthew 16:13-17

 In Matthew 24, the disciples came to Christ and asked Him to explain Bible prophecy to them. In His reply, He said that toward the end of time, there would be more and more famines, earthquakes and wars. And then He said, “Take heed that no man deceive you. For many...

O Ye of Little Faith – Matthew 16:5-12

 The preaching ministry should have a variety of purposes. One ought to be to teach and explain the Word of God – so that we all might understand what God says. A second purpose ought to be to find ways to apply those things to our hearts. Paul spoke to all pastors...

The Imperfect Church which Jesus Pastored – Matthew 16:5-12

 Let me begin by outlining some of what believe, and what we do not believe, about the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. I wish that we had a dozen visitors here this evening, so that this wouldn’t simply be a review. First, I believe that Jesus started His church long...

Beware of the Leaven – Matthew 16:5-12

 Most of our Lord Jesus’ ministry thus far has been around the Sea of Galilee. I can’t tell you how many times that little church has crossed the lake from one side to the other. And I can’t tell you which direction they were headed on this occasion. John Gill among...

Reading the Signs – Matthew 16:1-4

 As I hope you noticed from our earlier scripture, this is not the first time that the Pharisees came to Christ tempting Him to perform miracles. In chapter 12, Jesus after calling them “an evil and adulterous generation,” responded in exactly the same way as He did...

The Glorious Return – Matthew 15:29-31

 I have entitled this message “The Glorious Return,” but it doesn’t have the connotation some might expect. It’s not about the return of the Lord in the air for His saints, and it’s not about the establishment of the Millennium or anything quite so eschatological....

Lost Sheep – Matthew 15:21-28

 For the third time in the Book of Matthew, either Matthew or the Lord Jesus refers to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” In chapter 10, when Christ was giving His disciples their commission, He specifically said, “Go NOT into the way of the Gentiles, and into...

Wrestling Faith – Matthew 15:21-28

 Have you ever had a stomach flu so terrible that you thought you were on brink of death? Maybe it was a head-ache so severe you thought your cranium might explode. Have you ever been so hungry that you didn’t think you’d have the strength lift your fork?...