Matthew 17:6-7 “And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. But Jesus came and...
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
Matthew 17:5 “While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of...
THE CAUCUS
Matthew 17:1-2 “Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by...
GRASPING THE WIND
Matthew 16:26 “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will...
OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM
Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and...
IT’S ALL ABOUT DESIRE
Matthew 16:24-25 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me…For whoever desires to...
FRIENDS AND FOES
Matthew 16:23 “But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me…’ ” In this...
THE YARDSTICK
Matthew 16:23 “But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not...
THE BAD GOOD COUNSEL
Matthew 16:22 “Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, ‘Far be it from You, Lord; this shall...
SELF PROMOTION
Matthew 16:20 “Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.”...
AMAZING AUTHORITY
Matthew 16:19 “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be...
UNDEFEATABLE
Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church, and the gates...
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Matthew 16:15-17 “ ’But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the...
DEFINING WHO YOU ARE
Matthew 16:14 “So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the...
VIGILANCE AGAINST FALSEHOOD
Matthew 16:6 “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the...
FAITH WITHOUT SIGNS
Matthew 16:4 “ ‘A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except...
STOP DOUBTING
Matthew 15:33 “Then His disciples said to Him, ‘Where could we get enough bread in the wilderness to fill such a...
WHAT PROVOKES JESUS TO RESPOND
Matthew 15:28 “Then Jesus answered and said to her, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you...
THE TRAGEDY
Matthew 15:14 “Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will...
GOD HAS THE FINAL SAY
Matthew 15:13 “But He answered and said, ‘Every plant which My Heavenly Father has not planted will be...
THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE
Matthew 15:11 “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”...
PURSUE UNDERSTANDING
Matthew 15:10 “When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, ‘Hear and understand:’ ” The crowds...
WHAT REALLY COUNTS
Matthew 15:8 “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is...
COMPULSORY DUTY
Matthew 15:5 “But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from...
Looking At The Mind
1. Nurture your mind. As we develop our spirits & press in to grow in sanctification, don’t forget your mind. The...
GREATER THAN HUMAN TRADITIONS
Matthew 15:2-3 “ ‘Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when...
THE OVERFLOW
Matthew 14:36 “and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were...
INFLUENCE AND POPULARITY
Matthew 14:35 “And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region,...
SECURING PEACE OF MIND
Matthew 14:32 “And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.” While Jesus walked on water, the storm still...
KEEP YOUR EYES CENTERED
Matthew 14:30 “But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out,...