28 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Matthew 24:42-25:30 (NASB)
42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. 43 But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 44 For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.
Parable of the Two Slaves
45 “Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. 47 Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 48 But if that evil slave says in his heart, ‘My master is not coming for a long time,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow slaves and eat and drink with drunkards; 50 the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know, 51 and will cut him in pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Parable of Ten Virgins
25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. 5 Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. 6 But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the prudent answered, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. 11 Later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.
Parable of the Talents
14 “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. 16 Immediately the one who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and gained five more talents. 17 In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. 18 But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
19 “Now after a long time the master of those slaves *came and *settled accounts with them. 20 The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
22 “Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
24 “And the one also who had received the one talent came up and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. 25 And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.’
26 “But his master answered and said to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed. 27 Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest. 28 Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’
29 “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. 30 Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Sermon Theme: Jesus teaches through these parables the eternally vital truth that we must all be prepared for His Return.
How should you be preparing for King Jesus’s Return?
Parable #1: “A Tale of Two Slaves” (Matt. 24:45-51) – Be watching responsibly & obediently in the event that He returns sooner than expected.
Parable #2: “A Tale of 10 Bridesmaids” (Matt. 25:1-13) – Be waiting readily & respectfully even if He returns later than expected.
Parable #3: “The Tale of the Talents” (Matt. 25:14-20) – Be working faithfully & diligently no matter when He returns.
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Matthew 21:1-11 (NASB)
1 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 “Say to the daughter of Zion,‘Behold your King is coming to you,Gentle, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them, 7 and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their coats on them; and He sat on the coats. 8 Most of the crowd spread their coats in the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in the road. 9 The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David; Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!” 10 When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Theme/Outline: Four Aspects of King Jesus’s Coronation which reveal Who He is and Why you should follow Him.
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Guest Speaker: Pastor Rick McLean
Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB)
1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds ofevil against you because of Me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Matthew 6:5-15 (NASB)
5 “When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6 “But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. 8 “So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. 9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. 12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’] 14 “For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 “But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.
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Introduction:
Theme: Five reasons why Christmas is primarily a Jewish celebration
I. Israel needed a King Luke 1:32-33; Matthew 1:1, 17; 2:2, 6
II. Israel needed a Saviour Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:67-77; 2:11, 30
III. Israel needed Prophetic Fulfillment Matthew 1:20, 22-23; 2:5, 15, 17, 23
IV. Israel needed God with them Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35; 2:11
V. Israel needed to provide Gentiles, Hope Luke 2:30-32; Isaiah 9:2; 42:6; 49:6*
Conclusion:
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17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful
(Matthew 28:17 NASB)
Introduction:
Positive Responses to the Resurrection of Christ
1. Belief – John 20:8
2. Repentance – Luke 24:46-48
3. Obedience – John 21:6
4. Devotion – Matthew 28:19
5. Excitement – Luke 24:32-35
6. Amazement – Luke 24:41
Negative Responses to the Resurrection of Christ
1. Deny and Excuse – Matthew 28:11-15
2. Unbelief – John 20:25
3. Annoyance – Acts 4:2
4. Mockery – Acts 17:31-32
5. Apathy – Acts 25:19
6. Anger – Acts 26:8-11
Three Times Christ Clearly Receives Worship in the Gospels
1. Jesus receives worship at his birth – Matthew 2:2,11
2. Jesus receives worship when He does a miracle – Matthew 14:33; John 9:38
3. Jesus receives worship after He is resurrected.
Theme:
Three reasons why worshiping Christ is the right response to His resurrection so you may render to Him the adoration He deserves.
I. The resurrection confirms He is the Christ, Israel’s Messiah. – Luke 214:46
II. The resurrection confirms He is the Son of God – Romans 1:4; John 20:31
III. The resurrection confirms He is God – John 20:28
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Matthew 6:19-21
19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;
21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Introduction: How are we Christians dealing about money? If it weren’t for the money we wouldn’t do our jobs. Money is responsible for buying, saving, loaning. How often have you argued over money with your spouse? That’s why Jesus taught quite a bit about money. Jesus knew that for the Israelites where their money was, their heart was there also. Jesus talked about money and how to deal with it
Theme: Two lessons regarding your own heart and money so you can accurately where you have placed your hope.
1.Do not put your trust in money. Vs.19
2.Do put your trust in Heavenly treasures vs.20
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John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Theme : Five aspects of God’s Christmas gift, Jesus Christ, which make Him the greatest gift ever given.
I. The Giver of the gift is God
II. The Motive for the gift is pure, unadulterated, love.
III. The Recipient of the gift is the world.
IV. The Gift is Jesus, God’s only begotten Son.
V. The Relevance of the Gift is the Eternal Salvation of Man.
Three Right Responses:
A. Accept God’s gift through believing in His Son – John 1:12
B. Love Him with all your being.
1. Love Him above all others – Matt. 10:37
2. Obey His commands – John 14:15, 21
3. Worship and serve Him as your God – Matthew 2:11; 14:33; 28:17; Revelation 5:14
C. Share the good news of His birth, life and especially His death and resurrection – Luke 2:18; Matthew 28:19
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