Take Heart, My Son—Matthew 9:1-8 1. Jesus' surprising announcement (verse 2)

2. Jesus' stunning assertion (verse 3)

3. Jesus' significant authority (verse 6)

4. Jesus' sacrificial assurance (verse 6)

Jesus defeats the demons —Matthew 8:28-34

1. The possessed men

2. The evil demons

3. The unfortunate pigs

4. The testifying herdsmen

5. The rejecting crowd

6. The perfect Savior

Jesus Calms the Storm —Matthew 8:23-27

1. The Path Jesus takes

2. The Power Jesus demonstrates

3. The Providence Jesus exercises

4. The Peace Jesus brings

5. The Puzzlement Jesus provokes

Savior and Lord —Matthew 8:14-22

1. Savior – two healing stories

2. Lord – two conversations about discipleship

Able and Willing — Matthew 8:1-4 1. Coming down the mountain (verse 1) 2. The man with leprosy (verse 2) 3. Jesus' touch (verse 3) 4. A testimony to the priests (verse 4)

The Problem With Megachurches —Matthew 7:13-29

1. Two gates

2. Two trees

3. Two buildings

How to Relate to People—Matthew 7:1-12

1. Do not be judgmental (verses 1 – 5)

2. Do not be undiscerning (verse 6)

3. Pray for them (verse 7 – 11)

4. Do unto others (verse 12)

Live Faithfully To The Ever-Faithful God – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

1. The Basis of Covenant Faithfulness (verses 1-4)
2. Examples of Covenant Community Unfaithfulness (veres 5-11)
3. God as Ever-Faithful to His People (verses 12-13)

The Small Things—James 3:1-12

1) The Small things of Leadership

2) The Small things of the World

3) The Small things that Bless

How to Be Content—Matthew 6:19-34

1. The nature of contentment

2. The reasons for contentment

3. The method of obtaining contentment