Preaching Point: Your relationship with Christ is defined by how you respond to His identity, which should be evident through your obedience to the Father’s will. Main Text: Matthew 12:46–50 (ESV) 46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. 48But he replied to the man who …

This episode examines the first two chapters of Keeping the Church Small: Small Group Strategies for Growing Churches. We also review important announcements as we look ahead to this holiday season!Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Preaching Point: Salvation is given exclusively through the revelation of Jesus Christ to those who are open to truth and burdened by what this world has to offer. Main Text: Matthew 11:25–30 (ESV) 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and re…

Preaching Point: Announcing God's coming judgment to our generation is an unpopular but necessary task with eternal implications. Main Text: Matthew 11:20–24 (ESV) 20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works…

Preaching Point: Anyone proclaiming Jesus as the Christ should anticipate rejection from those who do not want to accept him and doubt from those who do not understand him. Main Text: Matthew 11:1-19 (ESV) 1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in …

Preaching Point: Any accurate explanation of the good news must include God the Son taking on flesh and living in perfect obedience to the Father, including death on the cross in place of sinful humanity to be resurrected by the Father and exalted above all things. Main Text: Philippians 2:5–11 (ESV) 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is your…

Preaching Point: Our only hope of salvation rests on God’s promise to regenerate those who place their faith in the work of Jesus on the cross. Main Text: John 3:1–15 (ESV) 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from …

Preaching Point : Your commitment to biblical generosity is a powerful and necessary tool for multiplying thanksgiving to God and confirming to others your supreme confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ! Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 (ESV) 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will al…

Preaching Point: Every believer must promote water baptism as the necessary and symbolic means by which someone publicly professes their faith in Christ and finds inclusion into God’s visible church. Main Text: Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and …

Preaching Point: The Lord’s Supper should shape our worship and serve as an instrumental means of corporately proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Main Text: Luke 22:14–20 (ESV) 14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suff…

No matter the circumstances, persistently pray for God to glorify Himself knowing He answers the prayers of His faithful children Acts 4:23–31 (ESV) 23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said,…

Preaching Point: We must see our lives, ministries, and future rewards inextricably linked to Christ and our service to one another, in His name. Main Text: Matthew 10:40–42 (ESV) 40 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s…

Preaching Point: Getting serious about evangelism requires a steadfast commitment to prayer. Main Text: Acts 1:12–14 (ESV) 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and J…

Preaching Point: We must be thoroughly convinced that God is pleased with those who boldly stand for the gospel while trusting in His providential care. Main Text: Matthew 10:26–33 (ESV) 26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, …

Preaching Point: We must thoroughly grasp the bad news concerning our position before God if we hope to comprehend the significance of the good news of the gospel. Main Text: Ephesians 2:1–3 (ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the a…

Preaching Point: Approach the opposition to your evangelism with wisdom and confidence, knowing God’s plan will not be thwarted. Main Text: Matthew 10:16–25 (ESV) 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in …

Preaching Point: Embrace the mission of Christ by compassionately and urgently calling people to a right response to the gospel while warning them of the judgment to come. Main Text: Matthew 10:5–15 (ESV) 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost s…

Preaching Point: Jesus’ compassionate appeal to his disciples should motivate you to pray fervently for more evangelistic laborers while being an answer to that prayer yourself. Main Text: Matthew 9:35–10:5a (ESV) 35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and hea…

Title: Jesus is Greater: Polarizing Responses Preaching Point: Every Christian must be prepared to address the polarizing responses associated with Jesus Christ. Main Text: Matthew 9:32–34 (ESV) 32 As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. 33 And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And…

Preaching Point: Clearly perceiving our desperate plight, we must trust in Jesus Christ as the central figure of our salvation while anticipating his return to rule on the throne of David forever. Main Text: Matthew 9:27–31 (ESV) 27 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28When…

Micah 7:18–20 (ESV) 18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. 20 You…

God’s holiness means he is righteous, and his righteousness demands that he is just!Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Holding fast to the biblical gospel requires a clear understanding of what the gospel is and a steadfast confidence in its ability to save you and sustain you.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Preaching Point: Make it your mission to showcase supreme confidence in the authority of Christ, even in the most challenging seasons of life. Main Text: Matthew 9:18–26 (ESV) 18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will…

Preaching Point: The arrival of Christ requires you to assess the value of every spiritual practice in light of how it relates to the person and work of Christ. Main Text: Matthew 9:14–17 (ESV) 14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 15And Jesus said to them, “Can the we…

Jesus’ authority over the symptoms of sin should serve as a powerful confirmation of his divine mission to remove your sin and cause you to respond in penitent faith.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Jesus’ dominion over demonic forces ought to give you extreme confidence in his identity and mission to save you from sin.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Jesus calls you to exercise faith in his supreme authority, even in the most fearful circumstances.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

A genuine relationship with Jesus includes a readiness to forsake worldly comforts and even close family relationships to follow Him.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Jesus's miraculous healings should serve as a poignant reminder of God's promise to permanently deliver us through Christ's substitutionary death on the cross.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Our lives should serve as shining examples of unlikely people whose faith in Christ's authority proved sufficient to inherit the Kingdom of God.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Humbly responding to the authority of Jesus is necessary for anyone who desires to obtain the mercy of God.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

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Beginning your year with a renewed commitment to focus on eternal priorities is crucial for a fruitful and fulfilling 2024.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Grasping Jesus’ divine identity and agency in creation is essential to understanding the magnitude of His incarnational mission to save His creation.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

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Prioritize the hard labor of discipleship so that you can faithfully entrust others to carry on the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to the generations to come.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Our call to reach the world for Christ is accomplished by imploring the nations to turn from idols and worship the living God, who will judge the earth in justice and righteousness through Christ.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

The outcome of your life, both temporally and eternally, is directly determined by whether or not you obey Jesus’ words.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Spirit-empowered obedience to God, not mere professions nor fervent religious activity, has always been the mark of an authentic relationship with Christ.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Knowing false teachers exist today should put every believer on high alert to inspect the teaching and lifestyles of those who claim to speak on God’s behalf.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

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Entrance into the Kingdom of God is only possible through the substitutionary work of Jesus on our behalf, which is made evident by a lifelong, joyful submission to God.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Genuine salvation empowers believers to imitate the unwavering generosity of God through their own commitment to gospel-powered generosity.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Stop playing God in your condemnation of other people’s sins but instead humbly submit to His standard and instruction so you can address other people’s sins correctly.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

A proper evaluation of God’s providential care is necessary for anyone who wants to cease living an anxiety-driven lifestyle and reorient themselves toward God’s rule and righteousness. Observe God's Caring Nature vv25-30 Respond to Your Needs in a Distinctively Christian Way vv31-32 Bank on God’s Kingdom Promise vv33-34…

Preaching Point: Even as Christians, we must regularly examine what we pursue with our time, money, and thoughts to determine our spiritual well-being. Main Text: Matthew 6:19–24 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, wh…

Preaching Point: We must ensure that our personal sacrifices to God are never exploited for the purpose of gaining others' praise and attention. Main Text: Matthew 6:16–18 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received th…

An effective testimony emphasizes the work of Christ on behalf of unworthy sinners and includes how God has been working through them ever since.Af Compass Bible Church Hill Country

Preaching Point: We must work diligently to ensure that we nor anybody else carelessly reject an invitation to God’s eschatological banquet because we stubbornly choose to pursue our own ambitions. Main Text: Luke 14:15–24 15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread…