https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/podcasts/72931/ The newest sermons from Reformed Baptist Church of Kansas City on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Reformed Baptist Church of Kansas City http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/rbckc.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/podcasts/72931/ en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0000 30 Martin Nish no The newest sermons from Reformed Baptist Church of Kansas City on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/21242347202033 Matthew closes his Gospel with Christ's Great Commission given to the Church. The Apostles who receive the Commission represent the Church, and it is then through the local churches that the Commission has been and is to be carried out: by the authority and presence of Christ to make disciples from all nations and of all peoples by going, baptizing, and teaching them; planting churches to continue the work and Commission as they go. - In Luke's recording of Christ's Commission to the Church (and His teaching surrounding that charge), we are given more information and encouragement still to go: we go not only by the authority and charge of Christ, but also by the power of His Word, His Gospel, and His Spirit. - Now, finally, using Acts 1, we see the importance of the Ascension of the King and the central role His Church--represented by local churches--plays in expanding His Kingdom. The phrase "of all nations" is clarified, as well. - I. The Kingdom (Acts 1:1-8) ---A. Christ's Continued Works (1-3) ---B. Christ's Kingdom (4-8) ------1. Lloyd-Jones defines it. 2. Boice details it (4-8). ---C. Thoughts on Christ's Kingdom II. The King (Acts 1:9-11) ---A. Description of Ascension ------1. Visibly. 2. Clouds. 3. Bodily. 4. For a Time. ---B. Importance of Ascension ------1. Highest Exaltation until Return. ------2. Coronation as King; Inauguration of Kingship. ------3. Acceptance of Earthly Work & Authority of Heavenly ---C. Importance of Ascension for G.C. ------1. Exalted as King. 2. Empowers His Kingdom. III. The Kingdom Goes Forth (Acts 1:12ff) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/21242347202033 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:14 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/123242172026 Matthew closes his Gospel with Christ's Great Commission given to the Church. The Apostles who receive the Commission represent the Church, and it is then through the local churches that the Commission has been and is to be carried out: by the authority and presence of Christ to make disciples from all nations and of all peoples by going, baptizing, and teaching them; planting churches to continue the work and Commission as they go. - In Luke's recording of Christ's Commission to the Church (and His teaching surrounding that charge), we are given more information and encouragement still to go: we go not only by the authority and charge of Christ, but also by the power of His Word, His Gospel, and His Spirit. - I. Gospel Preparation (vv44-45) [Settled in Word] ---A. Prepares with Reminder (v44a) [will no longer be with them] ---B. Prepares with Word (vv44b-45) [authority of Word always with them] II. Gospel Proclamation (vv46-48) [Simplicity & Scope of Gospel] ---A. Simplicity and Necessity of Gospel (vv46-47a) ------1. Necessary for Christ to suffer & rise ------2. Necessary to repentant for remission of sins ------3. Necessary to preach this! ---B. Scope of the Gospel (vv47b-48) [to all nations, as Scriptures said] III. Gospel Provision (v49) [sustained by Spirit] https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/123242172026 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:27 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11924029184695 Matthew closes his Gospel with Christ's Great Commission given to the Church. The Apostles who receive the Commission represent the Church, and it is then through the local churches that the Commission has been and is to be carried out: making disciples from all nations and of all peoples by the Word and Spirit by going, baptizing, and teaching them; planting churches to continue the work and Commission as they go. - Matthew 28:16-20 – Jesus and the Great Commission I. Preparation of the Disciples (vv16-17) ---A. Obedience (v16) ---B. Worship (v17a) ---C. Doubts (v17b) II. Pronouncement of the Lord (vv18-20) ---A. Christ's Claim (v18) "All Authority" ------1. Authority of Jesus as Lord God ------2. Authority of Jesus as Risen Lord ---B. Christ's Command (vv19-20a) ----one imperative "Make Disciples [out of all] Nations" ----with three actions… ------1. Go ------2. Baptize ------3. Teach ---C. Christ's Comfort (v20b) "With You Always" https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11924029184695 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:58:41 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11823155221907 Jn 21:15-25—Do You Love Me More than These? Restoration and Recommissioning of Peter. I. Lord's Question ---A. Prior to Question (Luke 22:31-34) ---B. The Question Itself ------1. Do You Love Me? ------2. ...More than These? II. Peter's Response ---A. Humility ---B. Appeal to Christ ---C. Grief III. Lord's Commands ---A. Feed My Sheep ---B. Follow Me IV. The Rest of the Story (Lk 22:31-34 to 1 Pt 5:1-10) ---A. Shepherd ---B. Humility ---C. Satan Sift ---D. Strengthen Brethren https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11823155221907 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:46 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1017231925164717 In the third recorded appearance of Jesus to His disciples, we find seven of them fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus, from the shore, still sovereignly directs, empowers, and convicts them with personal compassion and care. Just as He does His church even now. And the disciples learn that they can do nothing without Him, are only fruitful when abiding in Him, and are to be not merely fishers, but fishers of men and for Him. -- Jesus' miraculous dealings with His disciples in Jn 21 purposely reflect His similar power and purpose shown in a similar incident of Lk 5. -- Truths and Events from Jesus' Resurrection, Part 6 Jn 21:1-14—Jesus' Third Appearance to Disciples: Loving Lord and Provider, still. I. Nothing Without Jesus (vv1-3) II. Jesus Provides (vv4-8) III. Jesus Serves (vv9-14) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1017231925164717 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:22 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1011232023574505 John 20:24-31—Appearance to Thomas: Jesus is Lord and Life I. Jesus is Alive! (vv24-25) ---A. Thomas (Despondency and Devotion) ---B. Twelve (Declaration and Devotion) ---C. Thomas (Doubting and Demanding) II. Jesus is Lord and God! (vv26-29) ---A. Jesus Appears (Glorified) ---B. Jesus Condescends (Gracious) ---C. Jesus is God ---D. Jesus Calls for Belief in Himself III. Jesus is Life! (vv30-31) ---A. Theme of Gospel of John ---B. First Chapter of Gospel of John ---C. Sevens in Gospel of John https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1011232023574505 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:09 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10323753431762 After the two disciples from the Road to Emmaus came and found the ten (Thomas was not there), Jesus appears to His disciples. Jesus brings peace--both subjective and objective--so that the disciples can be sent out with that message of peace, equipped by the Spirit to use the Keys of Christ. - Truths and Events from Jesus' Resurrection, Part 4. John 20:19-23—Jesus Appears to Disciples . - -(w/resulting blessing fr/His resurrection… I. Peace of Christ (vv19-20) II. Sending of Christ (v21) III. Spirit of Christ (v22) IV. Keys of Christ (v23) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10323753431762 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:40 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/9272337522857 Luke's unique account of the Risen Christ appearing to and walking with two disciples on the way to Emmaus teaches us much about Jesus' compassion and patience with His people, but especially the importance of the Scriptures and Christ's centrality to them. - Luke 24:13-45--Jesus Draws Near to Disciples on Road to Emmaus --Jesus Reveals Himself in the Scriptures-- I. Opened the Conversation (vv13-24) II. Opened the Scriptures (vv25-27) III. Opened their Eyes (vv28-35) IV. Opened their Understanding (vv36-45) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/9272337522857 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:54:07 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/919232112583894 Jesus' first personal appearance after His resurrection was to Mary Magdalene--a heart-warming 'reunion' that instructs us on love and relationships that are made new as a result of Jesus' resurrection. Jesus tells Mary not to cling to Him so that she may look forward to a new relationship with Him, His Father, and His brethren. - The wonderful but much overlooked doctrine of Adoption is one of the great benefits that is possible from Jesus' resurrection. - "Mary!": First Appearance and Change of Relationships (Jn 20:11-18) I. Exchange of Love (vv11-16) ---A. Mary's Motivation of Love (vv1-10) ---B. Mary's Meeting of Risen Lord (vv11-16) II. Change of Relationships (vv17-18) ---A. Relationship with Jesus (v17a) ---B. Relationship with Father (v17b) ---C. Relationship with Brethren (v17c) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/919232112583894 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:02 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/91123225452337 John 20:1-10--The Empty Tomb and the Resurrection - Beginning a look at the events of the Resurrection as recorded by all four Gospels, we focus on Peter and John rushing to the tomb to find Jesus' grave cloths mysteriously in order. This not so empty tomb tells us much about Christ's resurrection and ours. - Lazarus came out of the tomb with grave clothes on because he would use them again. Jesus left His grave clothes in the tomb, never to be used, for He rose in a glorified body. In Christ, we, too, will be like Christ—we will leave our grave clothes behind! And will be further clothed in our resurrected, glorified body, which will be like His. - I. Significance of the Resurrection II. Evidence of the Resurrection III. Nature of the Resurrection IV. Firstfruit of the Resurrection https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/91123225452337 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:43 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/828231836401555 With the foundation divinely laid by God with sinful men's vain plotting as a means, Jesus rises from the dead, conquering death, hell, Satan, and wicked men's schemes. Matthew uniquely uses the Roman soldiers in his recording of Jesus' resurrection to emphasize the un-deniability and truth of the greatest even in human history. - The words spoken to the women at the tomb are especially encouraging to us as disciples today. - I. The Guards Posted (at the tomb) (Matt 27:62-66) II. The Guards Prostrated (before the tomb) (Matt 28:1-10) ---A. Angel & Soldiers (vv1-4) ---B. Angel & Women (vv5-8) ---C. Lord & Women (vv9-10) III. The Guards Paid Off (Matt 28:11-15) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/828231836401555 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:45 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/821232119326377 Often the Gospel of Christ is summarized by His death, burial, and resurrection. But why is His burial included in this? The burial of Christ is significant in the proofs of His resurrection and our understanding of the Gospel, salvation, sanctification, death, and the coming resurrection. This sermon looks at the details of Christ's burial to show the significance of His burial. - I. Servants at the Burial (Matt 27:55-61) ---A. The Servants ---B. The Services II. Schemers at the Burial (Matt 27:62-66) ---A. The Schemers ---B. The Scheme III. Significance of the Burial ---A. Truly Dead ---B. Fulfills Scripture ---C. Fulfills Curse ---D. Sanctifies the Grave for His People ---E. Sanctifies His People https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/821232119326377 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:13 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/81423216123172 After the seven saying of Christ from the cross and then the miraculous events in response to Christ's death, we now see the humble but bold service from some unexpected disciples. God saves all types of sinners and gives them worth and uses them for His glory while sovereignly overseeing the details to prove His Son and His work. - Intro: Review of Seven Sayings & Miraculous Events after Death I. The Courageous Disciples who were Women (Mt 27:55-56) ---A. Identity of the Women ---B. Information of the Women ---C. Importance of the Women ------1. Committed Servants ------2. Courageous Disciples ------3. Credible Witnesses II. The Secret Disciple who was Courageous (Mt 27:57-61) ---A. Identity of Joseph ---B. Information of Joseph ---C. Importance of Joseph ------1. Example of Courage ------2. Expensive Grave ------3. Exclusive Tomb https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/81423216123172 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:23 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/8823830452838 As Matthew uniquely recorded some events that happened right after Jesus laid down His life (Matt 27:51-54), so did John uniquely record some events that occurred after that (John 19:31-37). - John testifies of the criminals' legs being broken--but not Jesus' legs--and then Jesus' side being pierced to cause blood and water to flow. In these events we find amazing examples of the fulfillment of Scripture, the sovereignty of God, and the blessings that flow from Christ. - Pierced, but Not Broken (John19:31-37) I. Legs Broken (vv31-33) ---A. Preparation Day? ---B. Breaking Legs? ---C. Two Criminals? ---D. One Righteous? II. Side Pierced (v34) ---A. Side Pierced? ---B. Blood and Water? III. Scripture Fulfilled (vv35-37) ---A. John's Testimony! ---B. No Bones Broken! ---C. Look on Him Pierced! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/8823830452838 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:14 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/73123714316120 When Christ loudly proclaimed, "It is Finished!" to pronounce victory over sin, death, and hell in His full atonement now complete, the unique account of Matthew 27:50-54 of the miraculous responses of the Father were a thunderous response of "Amen! It is Finished, Indeed!" The events of the the veil being rent, the earth being rent, the graves being rent, and then hearts of sinners being rent testified to the importance of Christ's death on the cross, the Father's acceptance of Christ's death for the sins and salvation of His people, and to the salvation we can have in Christ and Christ alone. - I. It Is Finished? (Mt 27:50; Jn 19:30) II. Veil was Rent (Mt 27:51a) III. Earth was Rent (Mt 27:51b) IV. Graves were Rent (Mt 27:52-53) V. Hearts were Rent (Mt 27:54) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/73123714316120 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:10 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/724231714478046 This sermon looks at the remaining three sayings of Jesus from the Cross: "My God, My God…"; "It is finished!"; "Father, into Your hands…" The emphasis is on Christ's Atonement as our Sovereign Redeemer. - I. Wrath Absorbed (Mt 27:45-50) "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" ---A. Darkness (v45) ------1. Judgment ------2. Horror and Torment ------3. Hiding ---B. Forsakenness (v46) ------1. Darkness Explained ------2. Forsakenness Explained ------3. Application Exhibited: Love, Sin, and Necessity ---C. Completeness (vv47-50) - II. Redemption Accomplished (Jn 19:28-30) "It is finished!" ---A. Lord's Suffering ---B. Lord's Work ---C. Lord's Prophecies, Shadows, Ceremonies ---D. Lord's Atonement - III. Restoration Assured (Lk 23:44-46) "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit." ---A. Sovereignty ---B. Submission ---C. Restoration https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/724231714478046 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:11 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71823616307081 Beginning with Matthew 27:39-46, this first of two sermons covering Jesus' seven statements from the cross emphasizes the Savior's great Mercy and the Son's true Humanity. - I. The Savior's Mercy (Luke 23:26-43) ---A. Simon of Cyrene (v26) ---B. Daughters of Jerusalem (vv27-31) ---C. Intercession for the Transgressors (vv32-43) ------1. First Saying, "Father, forgive them…" ------2. Second Saying, "Today you will be with Me…" II. The Son's Humanity (John 19:25-30) ---A. Third Saying, "Behold your son! Behold your mother!" ---B. Fourth Saying, "I thirst!" https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71823616307081 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:16 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71123744271625 I. Scourged (vv27-31) [Suffering and Symbolism] ---A. Stripped (vv27-28a) ---B. Clothed (v28b) ---C. Crowned (v29a) ---D. Mocked (vv29b-31a) ---E. ReClothed (v31b) ---F. Led Away (v31c) II. Delivered (vv32-34) [Death and Discipleship] ---A. Outside to Golgotha (vv32-34) ---B. Offering of Gall (v34) ---C. Taking up the Cross (v32) III. Crucified (vv35-38) [Redemption and Recipients] ---A. Crucified Him (v35a) ---B. Divided His Garments (v35b) ---C. Proclaimed King of the Jews (vv36-37) ---D. Numbered with Transgressors (v38) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71123744271625 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:42 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/7423626493898 This sermon surveys Matthew 3 to emphasize Christ's executing the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, and using the appropriate questions from the Baptist Catechism as an outline, and Heb 1:1-3. - Introduction (Q23-26) ---A. (Q23) Need of Redeemer. ---B. (Q24) Who? C. (Q25) How? D. (Q26) Offices? I. Christ as Prophet (Q27) ---A. OT Prophets ---B. John the Baptist and Prophets ---C. Christ as Prophet II. Christ as Priest (Q28) ---A. OT Priests ---B. John the Baptist and Priests ---C. Christ as Priest III. Christ as King (Q29) ---A. OT Kings ---B. John the Baptist and Kings ---C. Christ as King IV. Humiliation (Q30) V. Exaltation (Q31) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/7423626493898 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:11 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/62923659361744 This sermon focuses on John 19:1-16 and the ending of the third part of the Gentile trail of Jesus, before Pilate. Symbolism and Irony abounds, again.God sovereignly works out His plan to deliver His Son to die for His people, to deliver them from sin and to Himself, but in a way that often symbolizes what is being accomplished. - John 19:1-16 gives us pictures of Christ as Second Adam, Son of Man and Son of God, Scapegoat and Sin Offering, and Savior King. - I. "Behold the Man!" (Son of Man) (Jn 18:39-40; 19:1-6) ---A. Stricken and Afflicted (vv1-3) ---B. Second Adam (vv4-6) II. "Where are You from?" (Son of God) (Jn 19:7-11) ---A. Son of God ---B. Silence and Judgment ---C. Sins that are Greater III. "Behold your King!" (Jn19:12-16) ---A. Scapegoat ---B. Sin Offering https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/62923659361744 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:58:33 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/623232344118161 Barabbas is mentioned in all four Gospels, and by name more than even Judas. By God's sovereign plan to provide salvation through His Son's crucifixion by man's will, He also gives us a vivid illustration of penal substitutionary atonement that will save! - In this 3rd of 4 sermons on Christ before Pilate, we will see the sinless Son of the Father change places with a vile dishonoring son of a father, literally dying in Barabbas's place on a cross meant for Barabbas! The Innocent taking the punishment the guilty deserved, while the guilty counted innocent and set free. We--the sinner--need to identify with Barabbas before we can identify with Jesus. - I. Pilate's Proposition (Mt 27:15-18) ---A. The Practice ---B. The Prisoner ---C. The Proposal II. Unseen Influences (Mt 27:19-20) ---A. Upon Pilate ---B. Upon the Crowd III. "In My Place Condemned He Stood" (Mt 27:21-23) ---A. Release the Guilty ---B. Crucify the Innocent IV. "Sealed My Pardon With His Blood" Mt 27:24-26) ---A. Cannot be Cleansed ---B. Cleanses or Condemns https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/623232344118161 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:42 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/616231757206511 Upon hearing that Jesus was from Galilee, Pilate seizes the opportunity to send Jesus to Herod Antipas, who has jurisdiction over Galilee. From Jesus' encounter with Herod we can learn about the conscience of both the unsaved and saved, the reasons for Christ's silence before Herod, and the see Scripture both confirmed and foreshadowed. - I. Seared Conscience (Lk 23:4-8) ---A. Pilate ---B. Herod ---C. Conscience II. Silence of Christ (Lk 23:9-10) ---A. Herod wants signs, not words. ---B. Herod not deserve words. ---C. Vindication of John the Baptist (and His people). ---D. Vindication of Jesus. III. Scripture Confirmed (Lk 23:11-12) ---A. Isaiah 53—Silent Suffering Servant Savior. ---B. Foreshadows Christ's True Royalty. ---C. Foreshadows Christ bringing Enemies together. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/616231757206511 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:27 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/68231943387724 Pilate was a lowly small time, unimpressive, untrustworthy magistrate. So why was he mentioned so much in the Gospels and even included in the Apostles' Creed? This is the first of three sermons looking into these questions. - With Matt 27:11-14 and John 18:28-38 we see the first of three Gentile trials and are encouraged to have a good confession of Christ in the midst of trial, just as Christ gave a good confession before Pilate. - We also learn more of the difference between the redemptive and common kingdoms (our kingdom is not of this world and is not one of nation-building). - And we learn of... - I. Depravity of Man vs. Sovereignty of God (Mt 27:1-2; Jn 18:28-32) II. Common Kingdom vs. Redemptive Kingdom (Mt 27:11; Jn 18:33-36) III. Foolishness of Man vs. Wisdom of God (Jn 18:37-38; 1 Cor 1:21-30) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/68231943387724 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:55:39 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/47231942134760 In Matt 27:11-14, Matthew emphasizes Jesus' silence before Pilate and His accusers. Why was Jesus silent? Why no answer? In the face of false accusations, a trial for His life, in spite of His innocence when He could have liberated Himself, why would the long expected Prophet be silent? - Earl Blackburn was right in seeing the meditation and reflection on this question as medicine for the soul. And this sermon is largely taken from his sermon on the subject (with his permission!). - I. When Jesus Did Not Speak: Seven Reasons for Jesus's Silence ---1) His Holy Life Had Already Spoken ---2) To Fulfill the Prophecy of God ---3) To Identify With Transgressors ---4) In Obedience to His Father ---5) Some Men Do Not Deserve an Answer ---6) Was Preparing to Make Atonement for Sin ---7) So All the Redeemed Will Not Stand in Silent Shame before God II. When Jesus Did Speak: Seven Sayings from Cross ---1) "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Lk 23:34) ---2) "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." (Lk 23:43) ---3) "Woman, behold your son! … Behold you mother!" (Jn 19:26-27) ---4) "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Mt 27:46) ---5) "I thirst!" (Jn 19:28) ---6) "It is finished!" (Jn 19:30) ---7) "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit." (Lk 23:46) III. So We Should Speak https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/47231942134760 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:42:17 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/32923542511992 Matthew, in chapters 26 and 27, uniquely compares Jesus' trial to Peter's trial, and then Peter's failure to Judas's failure. In Matt 27:1-10 we see Judas's remorse and worldly sorrow that only led to death, whereas Peter's godly sorrow led to true repentance and life. - With Judas's failure we have an important opportunity to look at what true repentance actually is, as we use the Baptist Catechism Q92 in our comparison of Judas and Peter. - This sermon, then, walks through Matthew 27:1-10 and Judas's remorse with the main goal to understand true repentance. But the sovereignty of God is seen every step of the way, reminding and comforting us that even in the midst of the worst evil of men, God is in charge for His glory and our good. - I. Reconvene of Sanhedrin (vv1-2) II. Remorse of Judas (vv3-5) III. Reaction of Priests (vv6-10) IV. Repentance unto Life (Q92) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/32923542511992 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:39 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/32023410271617 In general, we can learn two things from Peter's denial: 1) Learn from Peter's failures humility and encouragement to walk in simple obedience to try to avoid such failure. 2) Learn from Jesus' unfailing Shepherding love to praise and rest in the One who will never allow us to fall away even when we do fail (and we will). - I. Context of Accounts of Peter's Denial ---A. Contrast to Jesus' Jewish Trial (26:57-68) ---B. Contrast with Judas's Remorse (27:1-10) II. Harmony of Accounts of Peter's Denial III. Why Did Peter Fail? ---A. Did not believe the Word ---B. Pride: inflated view of self and deflated view of others ---C. Did not Pray ---D. Bad Company ---E. Look to Proverbs 1-3 for positive example. IV. Why Did Peter Not Fall Away? ---A. Remember: Luke's account of Jesus' prediction of denial (Lk 22) ---B. Resurrection: Peter's state of mind after Resurrection. ---C. Restoration: Peter's restoration by Shepherd (Jn 21) ---D. Results: Peter's state of mind after Resurrection (1 Pet 5:1-11) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/32023410271617 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:08 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3823203295185 Matthew 26 brings the Passion Week to a head. The chapter began on Tuesday with the Guilty plotting to kill the Innocent (Sanhedrin plotting to seize Jesus), but now ends with the Innocent declared Guilty (Sanhedrin condemns Jesus to death). Yet the Innocent One--the Lord Jesus Christ--is in control through it all. - The result of this scam trial will be to have the Innocent Declared Guilty. Though sinfully carried out by sinful men, it is the plan of God so that the Guilty (us) can be Declared Innocent. For, ultimately, Christ is willfully going to the cross to bear the sins of His people that they who repent and believe in Him can be forgiven and declared righteous in Him - As we look at His Jewish Trial: I. Distant Disciple (vv57-58) II. False Accusation (vv59-61) III. True Identity (vv62-64) IV. Vile Verdict (vv65-68) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3823203295185 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:21 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/26232356285833 After His agony in Gethsemane, where He was strengthened through prayer to and the will of the Father, Jesus now purposely makes Himself available for His unjust arrest, trial, mistreatment, and crucifixion. In this passage there much to learn about the betraying Judas; the blustery Peter; and the blameless Christ. - Matt 26:47-56 – Arrest in Gethsemane I. Judas (vv47-50): warning to goat with hard heart ---A. Judas's Betrayal ---B. Jesus' Response II. Peter (vv51-54): encouragement to sheep with weak will ---A. Peter's Bluster ---B. Jesus' Response III. Jesus (vv55-56): answer and example of Shepherd ---A. Jesus' Blamelessness ---B. Disciples' Response https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/26232356285833 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:53 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1232342426289 In part 1 of Matthew's account of Jesus in agony in Gethsemane, we focused on the cup of wrath deserved by all the sins of all His people--the cup that He would have to drink to the dregs to propitiate the sins of His people. Now, in part 2, we return to focus on the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane to learn the necessity and practicality of prayer. - Not surprisingly, Jesus prayer in the Garden (Matt 26:36-46) reflects His teaching on prayer with the "Lord's Prayer" of Matt 6:9-13. And so this sermon uses the outline of the Lord's Prayer [prelude, preface, petitions 1-6, conclusion] to walk through Jesus' prayer and actions in the Garden of Gethsemane in application and encouragement to be a people of prayer--personally, corporately, and expectantly. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1232342426289 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:54:40 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/117231835294635 Spurgeon said of this account of Christ in prayerful agony in anticipation of the wrath to be poured out upon Him as the Shepherd stricken for His sheep: "Here we come to the Holy of Holies of our Lord's life on earth.... No man can rightly expound such a passage as this; it is a subject for prayerful, heart-broken meditation, more than for human language." - This sermon humbly attempts to look at Matt 26:36-46 with a focus on the cup Jesus drank to the bottom for His people. Come to Christ and exchange your cup of wrath for His cup of blessing. - I. His Cup (what was it?) II. His Prayer (why pray to remove it?) III. Our Cup IV. Our Prayer https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/117231835294635 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:42:48 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11223223753739 Jesus is leading His disciples from the Upper Room to the Garden of Gethsemane, warning and preparing them for what they do not understand or expect, to cushion the shock and to help them recover from it, giving them words that will eventually be of unlimited encouragement to them. - The theme of this short passage (Mt 26:31-35) is "Stricken Shepherd, Scattered Sheep." The point is that the Shepherd, Jesus Christ, will be stricken by God for the salvation of the Sheep. And the Sheep will indeed Scatter. But though they abandoned Him at His time of greatest need, they will be Regathered by their Shepherd who was Stricken in their place. And in all of this, we will see the unfailing, unbreakable, undeserved love of our Shepherd. - We will look at the Prophecy (v31) and Promise (v32) of Jesus as an example of His love for His sheep. And then look at Peter's Pride (vv33-35) as an example of Jesus love for one sheep. Our Shepherd cares for His sheep as a whole, but also personally, individually. - The wonderful principle of Scattering and Regathering will be highlighted. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11223223753739 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:31 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/12622235677587 The communion meditation liberally uses Arden Hodgins's communion meditation on the same passage to take a glimpse at how Christ took the disciples from the Passover its fulfillment in Himself and in the Lord's Supper and to prepare our congregation to celebrate and remember the Lord together at His table spread for us. The four cups of the Passover feast are key. - From the Passover to the Lord's Supper: Matt 26:17-30 I. From Four Cups of Passover II. To Eight Truths of Christ ---A. Focus is on Christ (not the elements) ---B. Substitutionary Atonement ---C. New Covenant ---D. Forgiveness of Sins ---E. Particular Redemption ---F. Communion with Christ ---G. Eternal Security ---H. Future Coming of Christ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/12622235677587 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:44:21 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/112322155544357 As our Lord prepares for the Cross, we find Him preparing for the Passover on the day before His crucifixion. Again we see Christ's sovereignty over His situation--He is a victim only in the sense that He is innocent. We also see His dealings with the deceiver, Judas, which should be a warning to us to seek Christ while He can be found. And we see His sacrifice and salvation symbolized in the Lord's Supper, which should encourage us to seek Christ. - Matthew 26:17-30 - Preparation for the Passover 1. The Lord's Sovereignty (vv17-19) ---A. Preparation for the Cross (vv1-16) [tue] ---B. Preparation for the Passover (vv17-19) [thu morn] II. The Lord's Deceiver (vv20-25) [thu eve] ---A. The Charge (vv20-21) ---B. The Not Guilty (v22) ---C. The Guilty (vv23-25) III. The Lord's Supper (vv26-30) ---A. This is My Body? ---B. Gospel Truths from His Body ------1.Subst. Atonement. 2.New Covenant. 3.Sins Forgiven. ------4.Particular Redemption. 5.Eternal Security. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/112322155544357 Religion & Spirituality Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:30 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/111422418415033 After His final discourse of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus now prepares for the purpose of His first coming and the most import event of all human history--His death, burial, and resurrection. With Matthew 26-28 we now tread upon holy ground. - In the first 16 verses Matthew wonderfully creates two contrasts out of four events to start the preparation of Jesus for the cross. Here we see Jesus' prophecy of His crucifixion contrasted to the Jewish leaders' plotting for His death and then the woman out of love giving all to prepare Jesus for burial vs. Judas our of pride asking for money to betray Jesus. - Matthew 26:1-16 - Preparation for the Cross I. Prophecy for Crucifixion (vv1-2) II. Plotting to Kill (vv3-5) III. Preparation for Burial (vv6-13) IV. Payment to Betray (vv14-16) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/111422418415033 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:34 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11822422196633 The Olivet Discourse fittingly ends with Jesus' fullest description of the Judgment when He comes in His glory. Though the sheep are saved by grace, it is surprising to see them judged by works...and seemingly small works for seemingly small people...and, specifically, for Christ's people/His brethren. - The Son of Man Comes in His Glory -and Separates the Sheep from the Goats --and Judges and Rewards them According to their Works. I. Christ (Judge) (vv31-33) ---A. He is Son of Man and Son of God ---B. He is King ---C. He is Judge ---D. He is Shepherd II. Commendation (Judgment of Sheep) (vv34-40) ---A. Grace ---B. Works ---C. What Works? (service to least of these, My brethren) ---D. Result III. Condemnation (Judgment of Goats) (vv41-46) ---A. Works (no service to least of these) ---B. Result (Hell) ---------(separation, association, suffering, darkness, eternal) IV. Christ (takes your Judgment if you Come to Him) ---A. Why Hell? ---------(Infinite sin against infinite God and reject infinite love) ---B. Jesus took "Hell" for His people ---------(separation, association, suffering, darkness, eternal) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11822422196633 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:39 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/103122638136365 The Olivet Discourse closes with seven parables/lessons on the Second Coming and Judgment of Christ. We have already learned that Christ's coming will be at an unknown, unexpected, and unavoidable time, so we are to be ready, faithful, prepared, and warned. With this parable we can add to also be a steward. - Christians are called to do, to purposely steward what God has given them for His glory. And though saved by grace, the Christian is judged by his works and given rewards for his faithfulness. - I. Stewardship Entrusted (vv14-15) ---A. Traveling Afar (v14) ---B. Talents Entrusted (v15) ---C. Talents Exemplified II. Servants' Administration (vv16-18) ---A. The Eager (vv16-17) ---B. The Apathetic (v18) III. Settling Accounts (vv19-30) ---A. The Reward (vv19-23) ---B. The Rejection (vv24-30) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/103122638136365 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:38 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10242265233988 Matthew 25 is the completion of the third and last cycle of Jesus' Olivet Discourse. The theme of Jesus' Coming being unknown, unexpected, and unavoidable--and so we are to be ready and be faithful--continues with three final parables/lessons. Jesus' first parable is that of the wise and foolish virgins, which emphasizes the need to be prepared and the warning of false professions. - Matthew 25:1-13: The Bridegroom is Coming! Go out to Meet Him! I. Procession (vv1-2) ---A. Weddings were Great Occasions ---B. Weddings had Processions ---C. Maidens had part in Processions ---D. Maidens were not all alike… II. Preparations (vv3-5) ---A. Foolish were Not Prepared (v3) ---B. Wise were Prepared (v4) ---C. All were Sleeping (v5) III. Predicament (vv6-9) ---A. Finally! (v6) ---B. Fear! (vv7-8) ---C. Failure! (v9) IV. Pronouncements (vv10-13) ---A. For Wise (v10) ---B. For Foolish (vv11-12) ---C. For All (v13) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10242265233988 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:23 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10192232828072 Jesus' Olivet Discourse is in response to the disciples' questions, "When will these things be (destruction of the temple)?" and "What are the signs of Your coming?" Jesus' response is to clarify that the destruction of Jerusalem of AD70 is not the same or at the same time as 'the end'/the 2nd Coming, to explain there are signs for AD70 but not for the 2nd Coming, and to teach and warn about both events. And He does so in three cycles of information on the two events. - The first cycle (vv4-14) focuses on the the "last days"--the period between Christ's two advents--in general, that there are not signs for Jesus coming, but general signs/characteristics of the times. With that clarification, the second cycle (vv15-31) focuses on the horrific AD70 judgment on Jerusalem and its signs and warnings. - Now, starting with Matt 24:32, Jesus' third cycle of teaching greatly emphasizes the 2nd Coming (through Matt 25) after a brief summary of AD70 to compare the 'these things' for 'this generation' of AD70 with 'that day and hour no one knows' of the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming is Unknown, Unexpected, and Unavoidable. So we are to Be Ready and Be Faithful. - I. Fig Tree (vv32-25) ---A. The Parable (v32) ---B. The Prophecy (vv33-34) ---C. The Prophet (v35) II. Final Coming (vv36-51) ---A. Unknown (v36) ---B. Unexpected (vv37-39) ---C. Unavoidable (vv40-42) ---D. Be Ready (vv43-44) ---E. Be Faithful (vv45-51) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/10192232828072 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:06 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1011222144223290 Jesus' Olivet Discourse is in response to the disciples' questions, "When will these things be (destruction of the temple)?" and "What are the signs of Your coming?" Jesus' response is to clarify that the destruction of Jerusalem of AD70 is not the same or at the same time as 'the end'/the Second Coming, to explain there are signs for AD70 but not for the Second Coming, and to teach and warn about both events. And He does so in three cycles of information on the two events. The first cycle (vv4-14) focuses on the the "last days"--the period between Christ's two advents--in general, that there are not signs for Jesus coming, but general signs/characteristics of the times. With that clarification, now the second cycle (vv15-31) focuses on the horrific AD70 judgment on Jerusalem and its signs and warnings. - Matthew 24:15-31 – The Tribulation and the Second Coming I. Judgment on Jerusalem (vv15-28) ---A. Fulfillment (v15) ---B. Flee! (vv16-22) ---C. Falsehood (vv23-28) II. Christ's Second Coming (vv29-31) ---A. Finality (v29) ---B. Fulfillment (vv30-31) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1011222144223290 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:12 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1072203042370 In this first of three cycles of teaching of AD70 and the Final Judgment in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus' emphasis is on the characteristics of the Last Days (time between His first and second comings) and not special signs of His coming. - In Matt 24:1-14 we will see the Occasion (vv1-2) and the Question (v3) that begins the Olivet Discourse. Then we will see the Answer (vv4-14) that begins the Discourse. - Then three applications will be made: Don't be deceived; Don't be disturbed; and Don't be defeated. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1072203042370 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:42:34 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/923222220226744 I. Eschatology is Important ---A. Why does Eschatology scare people...or make them angry? ---B. What are the things we Must Agree upon? ---C. Why is it Important? II. Eschatology is Simple? -----Really? Two foundational things... ---A. Two Ages ---B. The Last Days III. Olivet Discourse is Important ---A. Outside of Revelation, longest section of Eschatology ---B. Prophecy of AD70 and 2nd Coming/Judgment ---C. Warnings to Sinners & Exhortation/Encouragement to Saints (closing) IV. Olivet Discourse is Simple? -----Really? Two foundational things... ---A. Disciples' Question and Jesus' Answer (24:1-3) ---B. Cycles/Recapitulation & Prophetic Foreshortening (24-25) ------1. Cycle 1 (24:4-14) ------2. Cycle 2 (24:15-31) ------3. Cycle 3 (24:32-25:46) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/923222220226744 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:55:10 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/912222238473605 Matthew 23 is the fifth of six discourses of Jesus in the Gospel. It acts as a bridge between Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and His Olivet Discourse of Matt 24-25. Matthew 23 also acts as a summary of Jesus' condemnation of the Scribes and Pharisees' burdensome legalistic righteousness teaching and a prophet warning to them and the Old Covenant nation of Israel. - Prominent in this discourse are the Seven Woes--a prophetic pronouncement of warning upon the spiritual leaders (and their followers) and calling to repentance. Following the Seven Woes is a heartfelt Lamentation of our Lord over the impenitent sin and impeding judgment upon Israel. May we hear this call to repent afresh, today. - Sermon Notes: Matthew 23 – Seven Woes and a Lamentation I. Seven Woes (vv1-36) ---A. Sins of Scribes and Pharisees (vv1-12) ------1. Introduction (vv1-3) ------2. They lack Sympathy, Sincerity, Humility (vv4-7) ------3. Don't You lack Sympathy, Sincerity, Humility (vv8-12) ---B. Woes to Scribes and Pharisees (vv13-30) ------1. (1,2) Close Kingdom and Corrupt Converts (vv13-15) ------2. (3,4) Lesser over Greater (vv16-24) ------3. (5,6) Outside over Inside (vv25-28) ------4. ( 7 ) Superior but Same…or worse (vv29-30) ---C. Judgment of Scribes and Pharisees…and Jerusalem (vv31-36) ------1. You are murderers (v31) ------2. You will murder Me (vv32-33) ------3. You will murder and mistreat My messengers (vv34-35) ------4. You will be judged this generation (v36) II. One Lamentation (vv37-39) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/912222238473605 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:58:26 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/9522211127808 After three symbolic actions at the beginning of the Passion week of Christ (city entry, cleanse temple, curse fig tree), and then three parables of the kingdom (two sons, wicked vinedressers, wedding feast), now Christ fields three "trick" questions from men representing three religious leader groups opposed to Him (pharisees, sadducees, scribes). Jesus' response to each of those three questions destroyed the trap, corrected their misunderstanding of the subject, and taught further on the subject. And each of His answers pointed to Himself before He then responded with His own question to them about Himself--a question they could not (or could not dare) answer. - Jesus corrects misunderstandings about the kingdoms, the resurrection, the Law, and the Messiah (Himself!). And we see how Jesus fulfills all four subjects. - Matthew 22:15-46 – Three Questions, One Answer I. Pharisees' Question about the Kingdoms (vv15-22) ---A. Questioner B. Question C. Answer D. Reaction II. Sadducees' Question about the Resurrection (vv23-33) ---A. Questioner B. Question C. Answer D. Reaction III. Scribes' Question about the Law (vv34-40) ---A. Questioner B. Question C. Answer D. Reaction IV. Jesus' Question about Himself (vv41-46) ---A. Questioner B. Question C. Answer D. Reaction https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/9522211127808 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:43 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/8312262744986 The Parable of the Wedding Feast is the third of three parables given by Jesus on Passion Week Tuesday. Together they describe the unfolding of the transition from Old Covenant Israel to the New Covenant Church, warning of judgment upon Israel and all sinners who reject Christ, and salvation by Christ through repentance and belief. Unlike most parables, these three have a real sense of allegory to them. Matt 22:1-14 - Parable of Wedding Feast: Invitations & Rejection I. Invitation Rejected (vv1-7) ---A. Invitation (vv1=3) ---B. Rejection (vv4-6) ---C. Reaction (v7) II. Invited Rejected (vv8-14) ---A. Invitation (vv8-10) ---B. Rejection (vv11-13) ---C. Reaction (v14) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/8312262744986 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:11 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/825222030225696 In Matt 21:33-46 Jesus gives the second of three parables of the Kingdom. These parables give an increasing warning of judgment and the need of repentance characterized by fruit-bearing. They also give increasing information on the coming of the New Covenant Church's fulfillment of the Old Covenant nation of Israel. - This second parable adds an emphasis of rejection--rejection of Christ by Israel and rejection of Israel by God. And Christ and His Gospel are seen in a clear way, and the need for all sinners--Jew and Gentile--to repent and believe in Him, or else face judgment. Christ is presented as the cornerstone of salvation and the Church--another text that shows the centrality and glorious fulfilment of Christ and His Church in God's Word. - Matthew 21:33-46 Parable of Wicked Vinedressers: Rejection and Repentance. I. Parable (vv33-41) ---A. The Setting (v33) ---B. The Servants (vv34-36) ---C. The Son (vv37-39) ---D. The Sentence (vv40-41) II. Proclamation (vv42-46) ---A. The Rejection (v42) ---B. The Realization (vv43-44) ---C. The Reaction (vv45-46) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/825222030225696 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:15 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/818222237113736 In Matt 21:23-32 Jesus is confronted by Jewish leaders over His authority. And Jesus uses this confrontation to both establish His authority and to continue to warn Israel of judgment and the need for repentance and obedient belief. In fact, Jesus uses the confrontation surprisingly promote John the Baptist's baptism and to then present three parables dealing with Israel's failure to respond to God's call and will and the consequences of their failure. - Yet these are lessons and warnings to us of Jesus' authority and our need to repent and believe in Him, with fruits of repentance characterized by seeking to do the will of God in Christ. That is the blessed and joyous life we are intended for and can only know in Christ. - Matthew 21:23-32 Two Prophets and Two Sons: True Authority and True Repentance. I. Two Prophets (vv23-27) ---A. Two Questions (v23) ---B. One Answer (vv24-26) ---C. No Answer (v27) II. Two Sons (vv28-32) ---A. Two Men? (vv28-30) ---B. One Man. (v31a) ---C. You are The (other) Man! (vv31b-32) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/818222237113736 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:27 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72622419147321 The cursing of the fig tree is the last of three symbolic actions of Jesus as He begins His "passion week" in Jerusalem. All three of these actions fulfill Scripture and announce Jesus' authority and identity as Messiah King. - With Matt 21:18-22, there are two main memorable events: (1) Cursing the Fig Tree (judgment) and (2) the saying, "if have faith, can move this mountain." - And there are three main points this sermon makes: (1) In His humanity Jesus relates to us and we to Him. (2) In His holiness Jesus comes in judgment of sin ----and hypocrisy and demands fruit from us. (3) In and through His help Jesus enables and empowers us ----and then exhorts us to bear fruit in Him. - Matt 21:18-22 – Cursing Fig Trees and Moving Mountains --King Comes to His People…to Judge and Exhort-- I. Human King (v18) - He was hungry… II. Holy King (v19) - He curses fig trees… III. Helping King (vv20-22) - You can move mountains… https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72622419147321 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:56:47 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/712224457248 After entering Jerusalem in a "Triumphal Entry" on a Sunday to begin the series of events to lead to His unjust arrest, torture, and crucifixion, Jesus, the King, returned on Monday to enter into His Temple to fulfill Scripture and display His authority and identity in cleansing the Temple area. Also displayed is His compassion and His claim to deity. Matthew 21:12-17 – King Comes to His Temple (Cleansing) I. King's Cleansing (vv12-13) ---A. Prophecy Detailed (Mal 3:1-4) ---B. Problem Described (v12) ---C. Pronouncement Delivered (v13; Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) II. King's Compassion (vv14-15) ---A. Outcasts Received (v14) ---B. Children Received (v15) III. King's Claim (vv15-17) ---A. Priests/Scribes' Reaction (v15) ---B. Jesus' Response (vv16-17; Ps 8:2) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/712224457248 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:41:47 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/75222221162975 Why is the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem of such significance? - (1) Jesus uses this entrance to deliberately evoke a demonstration. He knows the resulting enthusiastic reaction will enrage the hostile leaders at Jerusalem so that they will indeed do all they can to kill Him [Hendriksen]. Thus, Jesus' choosing to enter Jerusalem in this way is His beginning of His 'earthly' end--and the necessary suffering and death—and resurrection—for salvation of His people. - (2) Jesus enters Jerusalem in this way to fulfill Messianic prophecies as public proof of His identity as Messiah King. And He will now finally embrace it and not try to restrain those who praise Him as King. - (3) And with Triumphal Entry, He will show what the true Messiah King is—and not what they expected. And with Triumphal Entry we will see at least three facets of what type of King Jesus is. - Matthew 21:1-11 – Your King is Coming! (Triumphal Entry) I. Sovereign King (vv1-4) II. Servant King (vv5-8) III. Saving King (v9) IV. Who is your King? (vv10-11) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/75222221162975 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:41:05 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/61322422142688 In this last passage in Matthew 20 before Jesus and the disciples reach Jerusalem to accomplish what He came to do (chapter 21), there are two accounts: the first is of the disciples again looking to see who might be the greatest in the kingdom; the second is of two blind beggars who know they are the least and in need of mercy. Sandwiched between these accounts is the wonderful "hinge" verse 28 that gives Jesus as the ultimate example of a servant for the prior disciples' need and as the only ransom for the later blind beggars' need. - Matthew 20:20-34. From the Greatest to the Least I. The Greatest must Serve (vv20-27) II. Serve and Ransom (v28) III. The Least are Ransomed (vv29-34) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/61322422142688 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:58 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/61122631235784 In Matthew 20:17-19 we see Jesus' third prediction of His going to Jerusalem to suffer, die, and be raised on the third day. Jesus repeats these truths to His disciples to patiently prepare them to 1) understand why He came to die and what it meant, 2) to make His work be central to their lives and preaching, and 3) to teach them that they, too, were to have a life of self-denial, humility, and service. - I. Privately Preparing (vv17-18a) II. Purposely Prophetic (vv18a-b) III. Condemned by Jews (vv18b-c) IV. Crucified by Gentiles (vv19a-b) V. Raised by God (v19c) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/61122631235784 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:43:44 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/612255453287 To wrap up the discussion around the rich young ruler and entrance and rewards in the kingdom, Jesus stated (Matt 19:30), "But many who are first will be last, and the last first." This statement was also the lead-in to another parable of the kingdom--the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matt 20:1-16)--which ends with, "So the last will be first, and the first last." - Whereas the first use of "the last will be first" emphasizes the humility of the one entering the kingdom, the second use--and the parable--exhorts the humility of the one who has already entered the kingdom by grace while encouraging him to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Christ by that same grace. - Matthew 20:1-16 – The Last will be First and the First Last Parable of the Kingdom: The Laborers in the Vineyard I. Placement of the Parable II. Presentation of the Parable (vv1-16) ---A. Receiving/Seeking Laborers (vv1-7) ---B. Rewarding Laborers (vv8-12) ---C. Rebuking/Instructing Laborers (vv13-16) III. Applications of the Parable ---A. Main Point of Parable ---B. 5 Sub-Applications of Parable ------1. God is sovereign (He owns everything and owes us nothing) ------2. God is good and gracious ------3. We are to be humble/grateful to God in Christ to serve Christ ------4. We are to be humble/grateful toward others in Christ's kingdom ------5. Man knows not his time https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/612255453287 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:40 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/52422211685293 The three interactions of Matthew 19:13-30 are surprisingly connected to each other and to recent interactions in Matthew's Gospel. It begins with Jesus' rebuke and then teaching of receiving children (see Mt 18:1-5), followed with Jesus' challenge to the rich young ruler concerning heart righteousness with respect to the Law (see Mt 19:1-12), and ends with Jesus' exhortation to the disciples over riches and rewards in the Kingdom of Heaven. The connection is Jesus again teaching on who is received into the Kingdom of Heaven and how riches and rewards are related to the Kingdom. And the single overriding theme is seen in the question, "What do you treasure?" - Matthew 19:13-30 – What Do You Treasure? Receiving, Riches, and Rewards and the Kingdom of Heaven I. Receiving Children into the Kingdom (vv13-15) ---A. Jesus Treasures Children ---B. Jesus Teaches (again) who is Received into the Kingdom II. Rejecting Seekers of the Kingdom (vv16-26) ---A. Jesus Evangelizes the Rich Young Ruler (vv16-22) ------1. God? 2. Sin? 3. Repent/Believe! ---B. Jesus Explains to the Disciples (vv23-26) III. Rewarding Followers of the King (vv27-30) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/52422211685293 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:59 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/51922205343410 Near the beginning of His earthly ministry, Jesus corrected the Pharisees' corrupt teaching on divorce in the Sermon on the Mount. Now near the end of His ministry, in Matthew 19, Jesus corrects the Pharisees' teaching on divorce in direct response to their test of Him. So here we preach a similar sermon to that from Matt 5:31-32, but with more emphasis on Matt 19:1-12. I. What Did Moses Say? (Deut 24:1-4) ---A. Background ------1. Due to Hard Hearts. 2. Not Commanded ---B. Considerations ------1. Stop Divorce on Demand. 2. Slow Decisions to Divorce ------3. Protect Women. 4. Promote Marriage II. What Did Pharisees Say? (Matt 19:1-10) ---A. Background ------1. Two Schools of Thought. 2. Liberal School won. ---B. Corruption ------1. Heart set on finding reason End Marriage (v3) ------2. Heart set on justifying Divorce (v7) ------3. Heart set on man's law not God's Law III. What Did Jesus Say? (Matt 19:1-12; 5:31-32) ---A. Background ------1. Two Schools of Thought. 2. Liberal School won. ---B. Correction ------1. Back to Genesis (Mt 19:4-6). 2. Back to Moses (Mt 19:9; 5:32) ------3. Back to Protect Women (Mt 5:31-32). ------4. What's the deal with Matthew 19:10-12? IV. What Did Paul Say? (1 Cor 7:10-16) ---A. Background ------1. Jesus not cover all cases (vv10-11) ------2. Jesus left cases to Apostles (vv12-16) ---B. Completion ------1. Desertion is allowance for Divorce (vv12-15) ------2. Desertion is allowance of Remarriage (vv12-15) ------3. Desertion might include Abuse V. What Do You Say? ---A. Background ------1. Single? 2. Married? 3. Divorced? ---B. Christ ------1. You need to be joined to Christ ------2. You need to find all your satisfaction in Christ. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/51922205343410 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:32 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/426221830294191 The famous parable of the unforgiving servant is only found here at the end of Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew (Matt 18)--a discourse on life in the kingdom/church. And the full and true understanding and application of this parable flows from it being the final point of Jesus' exhortation to His disciples--and us--on how to live life together in grace and mercy. - The two main points of Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant: 1) Forgiveness of God in and through Christ Jesus is given to the undeserving and unable sinner by God's pure mercy and grace alone, without condition. 2) Any sinner forgiven by this unconditional mercy and grace will and must in attitude and action reflect this forgiveness among his fellow forgiven brethren. - Matthew 18:21-35 – Forgiving the Fellow Sinning Servant I. Context of Forgiveness (18:1-22) ---A. Context of Living Life Together (18:1-20) ---B. Context of Peter's Question (18:21-22) II. Complete Forgiveness (18:23-27) III. Corrupted Forgiveness (18:28-34) IV. Conclusions on Forgiveness (18:35) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/426221830294191 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:19 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/4172220115905 Perhaps the most famous section of Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew's Gospel is vv15-20 and its topic of church discipline. However, this church discipline section cannot be understood or applied appropriately without understanding the context of the whole chapter. The foundation of seeing oneself and the brethren as little children, receiving one another as a little child, and protecting and looking to retrieve each little one in the name of Christ and for Christ's sake is both necessary and a glorious blessing in the community of the local church. Then church discipline is able to be seen and carried out as an extension of that same communally humble, sacrificial, and loving service to one another and to Christ. Matthew 18:15-20 – Restoring the Sinning Brother (Little One) - I. Self-Discipline (18:1-14) --[Discipline of Self is Necessary for Care of Others] ---A. Self-Discipline and Context ---B. Self-Discipline and Confrontation - II. Mutual Discipline (18:15-17) --[Mutual Care is Necessary for Discipline of Others] ---A. Go Tell Him Alone (v15) ---B. Take One or Two More (v16) ---C. Tell It to The Church (v17) - III. Church Discipline (18:17-20) --[Authority of Church is Ultimately Necessary for it All] ---A. Excommunication (vv17-18) ---B. Authority (vv19-20) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/4172220115905 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:50 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/44222148535800 00:00 Sermon 44:30 Testimony 51:55 Baptism - Jesus' Matthew 18 discourse on living life together in the church builds on the foundation of believers accepting their status as insignificant and vulnerable little children (vv1-4) so that they might receive and protect other little ones in the church (vv5-9) and retrieving each straying little one (vv10-14). - Matthew 18:10-14 – Retrieving the Straying Little One I. Do Not Despise One Little One (18:10-11) ---A. Each Little Insignificant One is Significant ---B. Why Each Little Insignificant One is Significant II. But Retrieve One Little One (18:12-13) III. Not One Little One Will Perish (18:14) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/44222148535800 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:47 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3212218385789 00:00 Sermon 44:45 Testimony 56:10 Baptism - Jesus' Matthew 18 discourse on living life together in the church builds on the foundation of believers accepting their status as insignificant and vulnerable little children (vv1-4) so that they might receive and protect other little ones in the church (vv5-9). - Matthew 18:5-9 – Receiving and Protecting these Little Ones I. Receiving One Little Child (18:5) ---A. Identity of little child ---B. Identify with little child II. Protecting These Little Ones (18:6-7) ---A. Protecting from what? ---B. Protecting from who? III. Protecting Oneself (18:8-9) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3212218385789 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:58:03 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3142222032773 Matthew 18 is Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew's Gospel. The chapter is to be taken as a whole, with the theme being "Life in the Kingdom." It teaches us how to live within the church. - And the foundation to the whole chapter is in 18:1-4, where Jesus, in response to the disciples' question of who will be the greatest in the kingdom, teaches by object lesson that the Christian in his relationships within the church must become as lowly as a little child. - Matthew 18:1-4 – As Great as this Lowly Child I. Overview of Matthew 18 II. Opening Question of Matthew 18 (18:1) ---A. What was the Question? ---B. Why such a Question? III. Object Lesson for Matthew 18 (18:2-4) ---A. Object Lesson of the child ---B. Object Lesson of the Son https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3142222032773 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:38:51 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/310222116483045 Even after the mountaintop power of the Cross and Glory of Christ we still must rely upon the Grace of Christ in our day-to-day living for Him. Corresponding to the three failings of the Disciples in this passage we can see the need for three types of graces from our Savior. - Matthew 17:14 - 27 Down from the Mountaintop: You Still Need My Grace I. Grace of Faith (17:14-21) ---A. Situation (vv14-18) ---B. Problem (v19) ---C. Solution (vv20-21) II. Grace of Understanding (17:22-23) ---A. Situation (vv22-23a) ---B. Problem (v23b) ---C. Solution III. Grace of Humility (17:24-27) ---A. Situation (vv24-25a) ---B. Problem ---C. Solution (vv25b-27) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/310222116483045 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:41:47 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/31220246853 To encourage His disciples to follow Him and to follow Him singularly, Christ takes three of the disciples to experience His transfiguration revealing His glory and meant to be a foretaste to His final coming in glory. - Glory is an incentive for the Cross, but the way to Glory is through the Cross, with Cross in midst of Glory. - Matthew 16:13 - 17:13 (pt3) – I Will Come in Glory I. From the Cross to Glory (16:13-28) ---A. The Cross (16:13-26) ---B. The Glory (16:27-28) II. The Glory of the Son of Man (17:1-8) ---A. Transfiguration (vv1-3) ---B. Reaction (v4) ---C. Correction (v5) ---D. Reaction (v6) ---E. Correction (vv7-8) III. From Glory to the Cross (17:9-13) ---A. The Glory (17:9) ---B. The Cross (17:10-13) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/31220246853 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:18 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/222220353350 0:00:00 Sermon 0:42:45 Testimony 1:09:28 Baptism - After we find out who Jesus is (the Christ!) and who His followers are (the Church!), Jesus declares what He and His followers must do. Christ must carry His cross unto death and resurrection. And His followers are required to carry His cross, as well. - A testimony and baptism followed the sermon and are included in the audio. May Jesus Christ be praised! - Matthew 16:13-28 (pt2) – I Must Carry My Cross I. Jesus Must Carry His Cross (vv21-23) ---A. Requirement. (v21) ------1. Go to Jerusalem ------2. and Suffer many things ------3. and be Killed ------4. and be Raised on the third day ---B. Rebuke? (v22) ---C. Rebuke! (v23) II. Jesus' Followers Must Carry His Cross (vv24-28) ---A. Requirement. (v24) ------1. let him Deny Himself ------2. and Take up his Cross ------3. and Follow Me ---B. Risk? (vv25-26) ---C. Reward! (vv27-28) III. Applications for Baptism --Seven Significant Symbols of Believer's Baptism (Rom. 6:1-5) 1. Washing away of Sin (Acts 2:38) 2. Spiritual Baptism into Christ's Death (Rom 6:2-3,10-11; Gal 2:20) 3. Spiritual Baptism into Christ's Burial (Rom 6:4a) 4. Spiritual Baptism into Christ's Resurrection (Rom 6:4b-5; Col 2:11-13) 5. Spiritual Baptism into Christ—United/Identified w/Him (Rom 6:5) 6. Spiritual Baptism into His Body (Rom 6:3,5; 1 Cor 12:12-14) 7. Spiritual Baptism into entire Triune Godhead (Jn 17:21) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/222220353350 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 1:11:38 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/2152222656698 Christ's reaction to Peter's amazing Spirit-given confession of Christ's identity was to surprisingly teach about His Church. From the importance and centrality of Christ to the importance and centrality of Christ's Church! And here we learn of the Church's Builder, her foundation and her keys--all of which prove the Church to be given the greatest authority by God than any other entity on earth. Matthew 16:13-28 (pt1) – I Will Build My Church I. The Priority of His Church (vv13-17) II. The Building of His Church (vv18-19) ---A. Its Builder (vv18-19) ---B. Its Foundation (v18) ------1. Confession as the Rock ------2. Peter as the Rock ---C. Its Keys (vv19, 18:15-20) ------1. Preaching the Gospel (v19) ------2. Church Discipline (18:15-20) III. The Conflicts of His Church (vv18, 20-26) IV. The Prevailing of His Church (vv18, 27-28) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/2152222656698 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:53 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/122221124151518 Like after feeding the 5000, now, after feeding the 4000, Jesus is confronted by Jewish leaders. This time, significantly, it is the Pharisees and Sadducees, and they are testing Him. Jesus' response to their demand of a "sign from heaven" and then His related warning to His disciples about the "leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees" is a key and overlooked introduction to the rest of Matthew 16--one of the most important chapters in the Bible. - Matt 16:1-12 has much to say about the necessity of resurrection and the proclamation of Jesus Christ. -- I. The Sign for the Pharisees and Sadducees (vv1-4) ---A. Request (v1) ---B. Rebuke (vv2-4) II. The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (vv5-12) ---A. Request (vv5-6) ---B. Rebuke (vv7-12) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/122221124151518 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:13 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/121421012262161 The remainder of Matt 15 follows from the first 20 verses. Matthew takes us from the topics of unclean hands, foods, and hearts (vv1-20) to that of unclean people--Gentiles (vv21-39). In fact, the key to Matthew 15 is recognizing that Jesus is preparing the way to tear down the wall between Jew and Gentile--that the Gospel of Grace is free to all people and Christ's Church is to be one church of one people. - Jesus purposely, and for the only time of His ministry, takes His disciples to Gentile territories and to proclaim the great faith of a Canaanite woman and to, as the Bread of Life, miraculously heal and feed 4000 Gentile men just like He did 5000 Jewish men in the previous chapter. - I. Foreshadowing of Gentiles II. Faith of a Gentile (vv21-28) ---A. Place(21) B. Person(v22a) C. Plea(22b) D. Parallel(23-28; Mt 8:5-13) III. Feeding of Gentiles (29-39) ---A. Place(29) B. People(30-31) C. Plea(32) D. Parallel(33-39; Mt 14:14-21) IV. Fulfillment of Gentiles https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/121421012262161 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:29 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/127211735364076 In Matt 15;1-20, Jesus uses another confrontation by the Scribes and Pharisees and their legalistic traditions to proclaim and explain the necessity of a new heart. It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth (originating from the heart). - I. Condemnation of Pharisees (have bad hearts) (vv1-9) ---A. Confrontation (vv1-2). ---B. Condemnation (vv3-9) ---------Parallel (vv3), Parents (vv4-6), Prophecy (vv7-9) II. Proclamation to Crowd (need good hearts) (vv10-11) III. Explanation to Disciples (understand/cultivate good hearts) (vv12-20) ---A. Pharisees? (vv12-14) ---B. Parable? (vv15-20) - A prior address on the Heart of the Matter can be found in Matt 12:33-37. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/127211735364076 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:00 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1019211814322962 Jesus' miracles in Matt 14:13-36 are well-known (feeding 5000, walking on water), but they are meant to point to Jesus and His great compassion. The miracles in Matt 14 display Jesus' Deity and Compassion. - Jesus is such a compassionate Savior, who will not turn away the sinner who falls before Him, nor will He turn away the saint who follows Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1019211814322962 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:46:56 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/107212314427031 In the tragic story of John the Baptist's murder, we can gain encouragement through his courageous, righteous character willing to speak the truth in the face of death. We need more men--and women--willing and able graciously and biblically represent Christ and His righteousness in the face of an increasingly unrighteous society. To live is Christ, to die is gain, for the Christian! ------Matt 14:1-12------ I. The Murder of John the Baptist ------Who is Herod? Why kill John? How kill John? II. The Character of John the Baptist ------Righteous. Direct. Courageous. Biblical. III. The Character of "King" Herod ------Wicked. Deceptive. Weak. Superstitious IV. The Contrast to King Jesus ------Preparation for Lord's Supper https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/107212314427031 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:43:09 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/913211922466199 Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 now come to a conclusion from the Worth of the Kingdom (parables 5 & 6) to the Warning of rejecting the Kingdom (parable 7). The Parable of the Dragnet is much like the Wheat and Tares, but with an appropriate emphasis on the judgment of hell to come at the end of the age for those who are outside the kingdom, outside the saving love and work of King Jesus. - This sermon teaches this Concluding Warning of a parable (giving the justification for the eternal judgment of hell), and then explains Jesus' Call to Witness and applies Christ's Rejection at the end of the chapter. - I. Concluding Warning: Dragnet (Mt 13:47-50) ---A. Explanation ---B. Application (with three reasons for Hell) II. Call to Witness: mini-parable (Mt 13:51-52) ---A. Explanation ---B. Application III. Christ's Rejection (Mt 13:53-58) ---A. Explanation (Jesus' return, rejection, and reaction) ---B. Application https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/913211922466199 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:44:47 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/96212253566623 Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 now move from the Growth of the Kingdom (parables 3 & 4) to the Worth of the Kingdom (parables 5 & 6). Both the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price teach the simple lesson that Christ and salvation in Him is of greater worth than anything in this world or in one's life. - The one given eyes to see the precious worth of Christ and His salvation will joyfully give all and be willing to give all to know Him, His salvation, and serve in His kingdom. And those unable to forsake self for Christ but cling white-knuckled to earthly treasures will forfeit the eternal life and eternal wealth of the kingdom. - I. Parable of Hidden Treasure (Mt 13:44) ---A. Explanation ---B. Application (Phil 3) II. Parable of Pearl of Great Price (Mt 13:45-46) ---A. Explanation ---B. Application III. Application and Preparation for Lord's Supper ---1 Peter 1-2; Mark 10 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/96212253566623 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:46:42 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/830212241377834 The first two parables of the kingdom of Matt 13 were helpful to describe the difficulties (hard hearts and tares) in kingdom work. Yet the disciples had to be discouraged due to their seeming insignificance compared to the opposition and their understanding of what the kingdom was meant to be. So Jesus gives two parables to encourage them--parables about the great growth of the kingdom from insignificance. The kingdom of God will grow in external expanse and internal influence. - The summary lesson of these two parables: The Kingdom starts small, but will grow to be glorious in the end. So be encouraged to be patient and diligent in the meantime --blooming where planted and planting where blooming. - I. External Expansion: Mustard Seed (vv31-32) ---A. External Growth ---B. Expansive Growth II. Internal Influence: Leaven (v33) ---A. Internal Growth ---B. Influential Growth III. Prophetic Parables (vv34-35) ---A. Parable of the Prophet ---B. Prophet of the Parable https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/830212241377834 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:44:03 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/822212349336748 After the first parable emphasized the Gospel of the Kingdom, the second parable of chapter 13 emphasizes the Growth of the Kingdom (as the next two will do, as well). But this parable of the wheat and tares gives encouragement and warning about the opposition to Kingdom growth. Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 - Wheat and Tares... I. Parable's Presentation (vv24-30) ---A. Parable Served (v24) ---B. Prowler Sowed (vv25-28) ---C. Patient Solution (vv29-30) II. Parable's Definitions (vv36-39) ---A. Disciples Asks for Assistance (v36) ---B. Jesus Gives a Glossary (vv37-39) ---C. Comments and Questions ------1. The Field is the World, not the Church ------2. Why Jesus allow devil to sow tares? Why wait till harvest? III. Parable's Application (vv40-43) ---A. For the Non-Christian (vv40-42) ---B. For the Christian (v43) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/822212349336748 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:44:36 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/817212235186586 In Matthew 13, Jesus purposely uses parables to reveal mysteries of His Kingdom. In vv1-23 we find the first of seven parables and an explanation for why Jesus is now using parables. And this overall explanation--to conceal truth from the hardened heart and reveal truth to the receptive heart--is a help to understand the main point of this first parable of the soils of the heart. Matthew 13:1-23 - Parable of the Soils I. Presentation of the Parable (1-9) ---A. Preparation (vv1-3) ---B. Parable (vv4-8) ---C. Ponder! (v9) II. Purpose of Parables (10-17) ---A. The Appeal (vv10-12) ---B. To Conceal (vv13-15) ---C. To Reveal (vv16-17) III. Interpretation of the Parable (18-23) ---A. The Stone Heart (vv18-19) ---B. The Shallow Heart (vv20-21) ---C. The Strangled Heart (v22) ---D. The Receptive Heart (v23) Then some closing points from James Montgomery Boice… https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/817212235186586 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:20 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/892134282562 Thought both are important, Jesus surprisingly teaches that the spiritual family of the church is greater than the physical family: it is a greater family of the greater kingdom with a greater purpose. So, for the good of both the spiritual and physical family, and for the work of the kingdom, we need to "blend the families" by rolling the earthly family up into the church. I. Outside (vv46-47) II. Inside (vv48-49) III. Gate (v50) IV. Blended Families ---Greatest Purpose of the Earthly Family IS Spiritual, Kingdom Work ---Greatest Help for the Earthly Family IS the Spiritual Family (Church) ---Greatest Family IS the Spiritual Family https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/892134282562 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:56 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72721223185875 Matthew 12:38-45 is a concluding warning of impending doom upon the current generation--He calls it an "evil and adulterous generation." The religious leaders and the common people had great privilege and light--they should have known that Christ was the long-awaited Messiah and Savior. Yet they asked for further signs, exposing their hardened and moralistic hearts. Jesus graciously "gives" them one last sign--the sign of the past in Jonah's deliverance from the pit of the fish after three days and three nights, which pointed to the greater and only saving sign to come in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Then Jesus gives them two warnings: first, using examples of pagans with little light who did repent, He warns them that One greater is among them and greater judgment is deserved; second, using a parable of an unclean spirit departing but coming back with seven worse spirits, He warns them that with only man-made moralistic reformation of the soul, the end is worse than the first. This is a serious warning to our evil generation of our day--we have been given more light than perhaps any society in history, yet we continue to depart from God's Law to our sin (evil) and depart from God Himself to our own self (adulterous). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72721223185875 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:44:05 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72121213583664 Matt 12:33-37 completes Jesus' warning of the "unpardonable sin" of vv31-32. The words of the Pharisees expose their hardened hearts, because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So God can judge eternally from words and deeds because He can trace them back to the heart. And thus, we need to know how to have a redeemed heart. And we see the importance of our words. I. Cannot be Neutral about Jesus (v30) II. Refusal to Believe is Dangerous (vv31-32) III. The Problem is the Heart (vv33-35) ---A. Foundational Relationship (v33) ---B. Pharisees' Rebuke (v34) ---C. Full Restatement (v35) IV. The Problem is Your Heart (vv36-37) ---A. Words on Day of Judgment (v36) ---B. Words will Justify or Condemn (v37) - A second address on the Heart of the Matter can be found in Matt 15:1-20. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/72121213583664 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:46:41 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71321204556793 After Matthew quotes from the Servant Songs of Isaiah as proof that Jesus is the Messiah who God promised to put His Spirit upon to perform miracles and establish His Kingdom, in Matt 12:22-32 we see the increasing conflict with and desperation of the Pharisees. In their hatred of Jesus, the Pharisees ridiculously accuse Jesus of casting out a demon by the power of Satan instead of the power of the Spirit. Jesus then uses this evil overreaction as a means to instruct and exhort (teach and preach) about who He is, what He came to do, and what His hearers must and must not do. The close of this section includes some of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture (unpardonable sin). I. The Action [cast out demon] (v22) II. The Reaction [of crowd] (v23) III. The Overreaction [of Pharisees] (v24) IV. The Instruction (vv25-29) ---A. Assertion (v25) ---B. Arguments (vv26-28) ---C. Application (v29) V. The Exhortation (vv30-32) ---A. Cannot Be NonCommital! (v30) ---B. Harden Not Your Heart! (vv31-32) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/71321204556793 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:12 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/792153565931 Matthew 12:1-21 ended with a quote from the first of four Servant Songs of Isaiah, representing how the Lord of the Sabbath was the fulfillment of Isaiah's beautiful prophecies of the Servant Messiah to come. This sermon walks through the four Servant Songs of Isaiah (ch 42, 49, 50, 53) to show the development of the Messiah's Person and Mission that has been and will be fulfilled in Christ and His Church--a wonderful blessing and encouragement! I. Servant Song of Isaiah 42:1-4 ---A. Messiah's Person (vv1-4) [Speaks of Son] ---B. Messiah's Mission (vv5-9) [Father responds] II. Servant Song of Isaiah 49:1-6 ---A. Messiah's Person (vv1-4) [Son speaks] ---B. Messiah's Mission (vv5-12) [Father responds] III. Servant Song of Isaiah 50:4-9 ---A. Messiah's Person (vv4-9) [Servant obeys and suffers] ---B. Messiah's Mission (vv10-11) [Servant judges] IV. Servant Song of Isaiah 52:13-53:12 ------Suffering Servant Accomplishes His Mission in His Person V. Messiah''s Mission of Isaiah 54-55 ---A. Messiah's Church (Isa 54) [Servants of the Servant] ---B. Messiah's Invitation (Isa 55) [Come to Me!] https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/792153565931 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:15 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/628212246181878 Like with the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus--who just called sinners to Him for rest (Matt 11:28-30)--corrects the Pharisees' corruption of the Sabbath Day to both affirm and restore it as the intended day of Rest for His people. And Jesus fulfills both His own words about Himself (Mt 11:28-30) and Isaiah's prophecy of Messiah (Isa 42:1-4). I. Foundation of the Sabbath ---A. Review of Creation, Commandment, Christ. ---B. Review of Matt 12:1-8: Necessity, Piety, Mercy. II. Recovery of the Sabbath (Mt 12:9-14) ---A. Jesus' Example (v9) ---B. Pharisees' Evil (v10) ---C. Jesus' Example (vv11-13) ---D. Pharisees' Evil (v14) III. Lord of the Sabbath (Mt 12:15-21) ---A. Jesus' Fulfillment of Mt 11:28-30 (vv15-17) ---------[come for rest; gentle and lowly at heart] ---B. Jesus' Fulfillment of Isa 42:1-4 (vv18-21) ---------[servant, humble, gentle, victory] https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/628212246181878 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:51 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/623212114592730 Like with the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus--who just called sinners to Him for rest (Matt 11:28-30)--corrects the Pharisees' corruption of the Sabbath Day to both affirm and restore it as the intended day of Rest for His people. I. Foundation of the Sabbath ---A. Creation (Gen 2:1-3 ) [permanent Creation Ordinance] ---B. Commandment (Ex 20:8-11) [permanent Moral Law] ---C. Commentary (Isa 58:13-14) [permanent Inspired Commentary] ---D. Christ (Mk 2:27-28) [permanent in Christ/New Covenant] II. Recovery of the Sabbath (Mt 12:1-8) ---A. Necessity (vv1-4) ---B. Piety (vv5-6) ---C. Mercy (vv7,11) III. Lord of the Sabbath (Mt 12:1-8) ---A. Greater than David ---B. Greater than Temple ---C. Lord of the Sabbath https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/623212114592730 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:20 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/614211942205668 Jesus uses the rejection of Him as an opportunity to teach of the complexity of the Gospel and the simplicity of the Gospel. All men are responsible before God and God is sovereign over all men, and yet the Gospel is freely offered to all--and here it is offered in its simplest form. I. Man's Responsibility: Full Responsibility of All Mankind in All Places (vv20-24) ---A.Rebuke (v20) ---B. Reminder (vv21-24) ---C. Realities of Judgment [4pts] II. God's Sovereignty: Absolute Sovereignty of God in All Things (vv25-27) ---A. Gratitude of God's Sovereignty (vv25-26) [4pts] ---B. Grace of God's Sovereignty (v27) [4pts] III. Jesus' Free Offer: Free Offer of Gospel to All People (vv28-30) ---A. Come (v28) ---B. Take (v29a) ---C. Learn (vv29b-30) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/614211942205668 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:26 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/67211749082 As Jesus continues to build up John the Baptist, He shines the light on Himself all the more. And to receive the truth of John the Baptist is to receive the truth of the One he proclaimed and pointed to--Christ. Jesus declares that John was the greatest of all men that came before Him because of his position, privileges, and proclamation of Christ--but the least in His Kingdom is even greater due to greater position, privileges, and proclamation! This is much encouragement to the Christian and for the Christian's desire to advance His Kingdom. [see part 1 for I. John's Doubts (vv1-3) and II. Jesus' Words to John (vv4-6)] III. Jesus' Words about John the Baptist (vv7-15) ---A. John is Greater (vv7-11a) ---B. Least in Kingdom is Greater still (vv11b-12) ---C. Jesus is Least and Greatest (vv13-15) IV. Jesus' Words to the Crowd (vv16-19) ---A. Be Wise and Receive Jesus (Taste and See)! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/67211749082 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:50 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/64212210111129 Yes, even John the Baptist had doubts--not unbelief, but doubts. And we can learn much about our own potential to doubt, and how to avoid such depression and discouragement. And we learn much about our kind and gracious Shepherd Savior in how He did not condemn but ministered to His sheep in Matt 11:1-6ff. I. John the Baptist's Doubts (vv1-3) ---A. What is the Transition to John? (v1) ---B. What is Troubling John? (vv2-3) ------1. Can John be doubting? ------2. Why is John doubting? ------3. Can we learn from John's doubting? II. Jesus' Words to John the Baptist (vv4-6) ---A. Jesus Not Give John Condemnation ---B. Jesus Gives John the Word (vv4-5) ------1. Gives message from Word ------2. Gives message from Word about Messiah ------3. Gives message from Word about Messiah but leaving out His judgment ---C. Jesus Gives John a Warning (v6) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/64212210111129 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:58 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/517214892016 After much negativity--beware! do not be afraid! do not think!--in Jesus' Matthew 10 instruction to the disciples before sending them out with the Gospel, our Lord positively concludes with encouragement for evangelism in vv40-42. That encouragement and motivation for the disciples and for us is found four ways: Success (some will receive Christ); Identification (with Christ); Association (with Christ's Church); and Reward (from the Father). May this sermon be an encouragement and motivation for us to be sent out ambassadors for Christ, and may He use us as a means for the salvation of sinners. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/517214892016 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:53:51 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/513211723235412 Near the end of Jesus' equipping and exhortation to His disciples before sending them out as a Gospel witness (Matt 10), Jesus now explains in Matt 10:34-39 the foundation to the opposition and division they will experience if they follow Christ as His disciples and in going forth with the Gospel. Foundational to Jesus' mission and purpose is to bring division. And foundational to the one who wants to be a disciple of Christ is his loyalty, his love, and his life set upon Christ. These six verses can be seen as challenging us all with four important questions.... I. Why Did Jesus Come? (v34) II. Where is Your Loyalty? (vv35-36) III. Who Do You Love? (v37) IV. What is Your Life? (vv38-39) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/513211723235412 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:49 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/55211723476379 In Matt 10, Jesus is instructing His disciples before sending them out as witnesses for Him. He has spoken much about persecution and fear. But in vv32-33 He pauses to encourage them that he who confesses Christ before men will be confessed before the Father by Him. These famous verses are instructive and encouraging for us to be witnesses for Christ (the disciples represent the Church--so their instruction is largely ours!). And they are a warning to both the Christian and the non-Christian. I. Responsibility of Confessing Christ ---A. Context ---B. Confess? (Word and Walk) ---C. Colossians 4:2-6 (Paul asks for prayer for him to confess Christ!) II. Reward of Confessing Christ ---A. Christ will be Confessed ---B. Christ will be Confessed to Others ---C. Christ will Confess You to the Father III. Warning of Not Confessing Christ ---A. To the Non-Christian ---B. To the Christian https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/55211723476379 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:45:59 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/35216931140 A major theme in Jesus' discourse of Matthew 10--instructions and encouragements for the Apostles (specifically) and the church of all time (generally) to go forth with the Gospel--is to expect persecution but not to fear. Jesus' instruction is applicable to us and should be an encouragement to us to live for Him and make Him known in the midst of a world opposed to Him and us. Matthew 10:16-31 - Persecution without Fear I. Will we be Persecuted? (vv16-20) II. Who will Persecute us? (vv21-23) ---A. Religious. B. Govt. C. Family. D. Society/World III. Why are we Persecuted? (vv24-25) IV. How do we Respond? (vv26-31) ---A. Do Not Fear ---B. Do Fear https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/35216931140 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:29 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3221439257364 Matt 10:1-15 emphasized the specific instruction for the sending out of the Apostles to evangelize. Now, starting with verse 16, Jesus' instructions move to the more general instructions of sending out His sheep, in general (church through all ages). There is much for us to learn and apply to our calling and desire to evangelize and live for Christ as His sheep. Matthew 10:16-23--Jesus Sends Out the Sheep... I. The Players (Sheep and Wolves) (Mt 10:16a) II. The Principles (Serpents and Doves) (Mt 16b) III. The Persecution (Synagogues and Kings) (Mt 10:17-18) IV. The Provisions (Shepherd and Spirit) (Mt 10:19-23) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/3221439257364 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:54:45 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/21221040301329 The first part of Matthew 10 emphasizes Jesus' direct commands to the twelve apostles for their first-time task (and training) of taking the gospel of the kingdom forth. But there are simple applications to us for our evangelistic efforts. Matthew 10:5-15--Jesus Sends Out the Twelve... I. Where to Go (Mt 10:5-6) [Mission Field] II. What to Say (Mt 10:7-8) [Message] III. How to Provide (Mt 10:9-11) [Means] IV. What to Expect (Mt 10:12-15) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/21221040301329 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:54 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1292173749164 On our church's 13th Anniversary, the charge was given from Matt 9:35-10:4 to see how the Church of Christ flowed as a gracious gift from the Compassion of Christ--and how we should be encouraged to continue to live and work for Christ in and as His church. Christ's teaching, preaching, shepherding, calling out and equipping laborers to be sent, and forming unity from diversity--as seen in this passage--is a model for what His local church is compassionately meant to be pursuing for Him now. I. Deeds Jesus Did (Mt 9:35) II. Needs Jesus Saw (Mt 9:36) III. Action Jesus Requested (Mt 9:37-38) IV. Actions Jesus Took (Mt 10:1-4) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1292173749164 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:48:35 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/19212042151796 In the important transition in Matthew of 9:35-38 is Matthew's first use of the unique word for compassion--and it is of Jesus' compassion. So, this sermon seizes the opportunity to marvel at, rejoice in, and learn from the compassion of Christ, especially looking at Luke 7:11-15 (and a sermon by Sinclair Ferguson) for a cross-reference. True, biblical compassion proactively sees, feels, and acts. Just like Jesus' compassion. And we who are saved by Jesus' compassion should exemplify Jesus' compassion. I. Jesus' Compassion and Luke (Lk 7:11-15) ---A. Jesus Saw (vv11-13a) ---B. Jesus Felt (v13b) ---C. Jesus Acted (vv13c-15) II. Jesus' Compassion and Matthew (Mt 9:35-38) III. Jesus' Compassion and You https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/19212042151796 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:42:37 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/122120181256717 In this last of three triplets of Jesus' miracles/healings recorded by Matthew in chapters 8-9 to show Jesus' Kingly Authority, we see that Jesus has authority even over death. Matthew also includes healings of the blind and mute to verify that Jesus is indeed the long awaited and needed 'Son of David' Messiah (Mt 11:4; Isa 35:5-6). Throughout this passage we also once again see the great compassion of our Savior. Mt 9:18-38 - Authority and Compassion of the Son of David I. Two Daughters (vv18-26) ---A. Daughter Restored to Life (vv20-22) ---B. Daughter Raised to Life (vv18-26) II. Two Blind Men (vv27-31) ---A. Jesus' Compassion ---B. Jesus' Authority as Son of David III. Two Reactions (vv32-34) IV. One Compassionate Shepherd (vv35-38) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/122120181256717 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:49:27 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1217202310447751 Matthew 9:14-17--Joy of Discipleship I. Question: Fasting or Feasting? (v14) ------Fasting and OT, Pharisees, John's Disciples, and Jesus II. (Jesus') Answer: Fasting and Weddings? (v15) ---A. A Time to Rejoice ---B. A Time to Mourn III. (Jesus') Illustrations: Wardrobe and Wine? (vv16-17) ---A. Illustrations ---B. Explanations IV. (Jesus') Instructions: Jesus and Joy! (Jn 2 & Jn 17) ---A. Wine and Wedding (Jn 2:1-11) ---B. Jesus and Joy (Jn 17:13) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/1217202310447751 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:52:46 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/121220847205358 With Matthew's call to be Jesus' disciple in Matt 9:9-13 we have an example of the call to discipleship seen in Matt 8:18-22--must be willing to forsake all and love Christ most of all. This gives us insight into the nature of conversion and discipleship. And the failure of the Pharisees should be a warning to the Christian. I. Jesus' Call (v9) ---A. Call to Sinners ---B. Call of Authority II. Matthew's Conversion (vv9-10) ---A. Forsake All ---B. Love Jesus Most of All III. Pharisees' Complaint (v11) IV. Jesus' Call (vv12-13) [lessons…] ---A. Call to Saints ---B. Call to Sinners https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/121220847205358 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:43:33 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/124202248104253 Matthew uses three sets of three healings/miracles of Jesus in Ch8-9 to display the Christ's Kingly authority as Son of God now Son of Man. In this second set of three miracles--Mt 8:23-9:8--we see the Christ's authority of power over nature, the supernatural, and sin. I. Jesus' Authority Over Nature (8:23-27) ---A. Situation. B. Action. C. Reaction. II. Jesus' Authority Over Supernatural (8:28-34) ---A. Situation. B. Action. C. Reaction. III. Jesus' Authority Over Sin (9:1-8) ---A. Situation. B. Action. C. Reaction. IV. Three Points in Summary https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/124202248104253 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:50:26 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/112520225982864 Matthew uses the interlude sections between the three sets of three healings/miracles of Jesus in Ch8-9 to address discipleship--the cost of following Jesus. These miracles/healings are meant to show forth the authority of Jesus. The interludes both show His authority over disease AND His disciples and call disciples to follow Him. The first discipleship interlude is Matt 8:14-22. I. Following Christ (Discipleship) (vv14-18). ---A. Transition to Follow Christ. ---B. Examples of Follow Christ. II. Forsaking Comforts (Denial) (vv19-20). ---A. Scribe's Profession. ---B. Jesus' Response. III. Focusing on Christ (Devotion) (vv21-22). ---A. Disciple's Profession. ---B. Jesus' Response. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/112520225982864 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:51:08 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11320753495911 The healing of Peter's mother-in-law is the last of three consecutive healings Matthew purposely records to give increasing insight on the authority of Christ and the salvation He came to win. Matthew's claim that Christ fulfilled Isaiah 53:3 forces the question, "How has Jesus borne my sicknesses?" I. Jesus' Authority over Sickness (Mt 8:14-15) ----A. Son of Man. ----B. All kinds of people (men) II. Jesus' Authority over Satan (Mt 8:16) ----A. Son of God ----B. All kinds of sicknesses III. Jesus' Authority over Sin (Mt 8:17; Isaiah 53) ----A. Bore our sicknesses (in compassion, incarnation, atonement) ----B. Bore our sins https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/11320753495911 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:46:56 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/108202042383740 This second of the first three healings of Jesus recorded by Matthew is meant to be similar to the first but with added detail and emphasis to show more of the glory and salvation of Christ. The healing of the Centurion's servant builds upon the prior healing of the Leper by emphasizing Compassion, Faith, and the inclusion of Gentiles in the Kingdom. - This sermon uses the healing of the Centurion's servant to testify of Christ with emphasis on Compassion, Faith, and Gentiles, and as a preparation for the observation/celebration of the Lord's Table. - I. Comparison (healing of Leper vs. Centurion's servant) ----A. Similarities ----B. Differences II. Compassion (Mt 8:5-8) ----A. Centurion's Compassion ----B. Christ's Compassion III. Faith (Mt 8:8-10) ----A. Centurion's Faith ----B. Christ's Reaction IV. Gentiles (Mt 8:11-13) ----A. Place in the Kingdom ----B. Place at the Table https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/108202042383740 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:40:51 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/925202247333488 After displaying Christ's authority as Savior Messiah King in His teaching (chapters 5-7 and the Sermon on the Mount), now Matthew records a series of three sets of three miracles in chapters 8-9 to display Christ's authority in His healing and works. These healings picture or involve spiritual healing. The first healing is Jesus' healing of the leper from leprosy in Matt 8:1-4--a wonderful representation of His healing of the sinner from sin. In this text, we see... I. The Leper Came (vv1-2a) ---A. Incurable and B. Outcast II. The Leper Confessed (v2b) ---A. Jesus' Ability and B. Jesus' Authority III. Jesus Cleansed (v3) ---A. Immediate and B. Whole IV. Jesus Commissioned (v4) ---A. Go and Tell(?) B. But Need Help https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/925202247333488 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:47:45 no Martin Nish - Matthew https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/82120209133108 The response to the Sermon on the Mount was astonishment, particularly due to Jesus' authority displayed. This is appropriate, since the main point of the Sermon was its speaker--the Lord, King, Judge, and Savior Jesus Christ. To close the sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at.... I. The Message of the Sermon II. The Method of the Sermon III. The Man of the Sermon https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/rbckc/sermons/82120209133108 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Martin Nish 0:38:58 no Martin Nish - Matthew