Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:16-24

In Matthew 11:16-24 Jesus pronounces judgment on two types of rejection of Christ.

1. Jesus pronounces judgment on those whose rejection of Christ takes the form of unbelieving criticism.
1. “We don’t like Your rules!� (vv. 16-17).
2. “We don’t like Your deeds!� (vv. 18-19).

The judgment: The wisdom of one’s claims will be proven by one’s deeds.

2. Jesus pronounces judgment on those whose rejection of Christ takes the form of unbelieving indifference (vv. 20-24).
1. The enunciation of the judgment (vv. 21a & 23a).
2. The explanation of the judgment (vv. 21b & 23b).
3. The extent of the judgment (vv. 22 & 24).

Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:7-15

In Matt. 11:7-15 Jesus makes four statements about true greatness:

1. Jesus commends the greatness of John the Baptist.
1. Because of his convictions about Christ (vv. 7-8).
2. Because of his message about Christ (vv. 9-10).
2. Jesus commends the greatness of New Covenant believers.
1. Because of their relationship with Christ (v. 11).
2. Because of their testimony about Christ (v. 11).
3. Jesus commends the greatness of Himself.
1. Because of the triumphant advancement of His kingdom (v. 12).
2. Because of the completeness of His revelation (v. 13).
4. Jesus invites the crowd (and us!) to greatness (vv. 14-15).

Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 11:1-6

In Matthew 11:1-6 we observe 3 actions that reveal the faithfulness of God in the face of the doubt of a believer.

1. Jesus ministers: Revealing His faithfulness (v. 1).
2. John the Baptist questions: Revealing his doubt (vs. 2-3).
1. Doubt rising from circumstances.
2. Doubt rising from confusion.
3. Jesus encourages: Revealing His compassion.
1. Encourages with an answer (vs. 4-5):
1. Observe My works.
2. Listen to My words.
2. Encourages with a rebuke (v. 6).

[Note: I had the wrong connection on the recording computer and lost the first couple of minutes, then we had to fix the volume. Sorry for the poor quality.]

Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Cor. 9:6-15

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Paul reveals to us five principles that help us to avoid covetousness (v. 5) and give generously.

1. The Principle of Increase: The key to our reaping (v. 6).
2. The Principle of Intent: The key to our bountiful sowing (v. 7).
3. The Principle of Immediacy: The key to our giving generously (vv. 8-10a).
4. The Principle of Immensity: The key to understanding our harvest.
1. A harvest of righteousness (v. 10b).
2. A harvest of thanksgiving (vv. 11, 12).
3. A harvest of glorifying God (v. 13).
4. A harvest of prayer (v. 14).
5. The Principle of Inversion: The key to our humility while giving (v. 15).