Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Isaiah 6:1-8 Knowledge of God and Self

I. The sight of God’s majestic glory, vv1-3. II. The undoing of the guilty sinner, vv4-5. III. The grace of God’s forgiveness by atonement, vv6-7. IV. The willingness of God’s grateful servant, v8.

Hebrews 9:11-12 The Way & Success of Redemption

But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.

Numbers 24 How Does It All End?

The story of Balaam is about the righteousness of the Lord. I. The oracles of Balaam. II. The obituary of Balaam. 

Matthew 19:27-30 God Is No Man's Debtor

Peter says to Jesus, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” What does Jesus promise his people? I. The future possession of ruling authority, v28. II. The possession of a hundredfold of what we give up now, v29. III. The inheritance of life that never ends, v29b. IV. The blessings of God even to those who are last, v30

Matthew 19:23-26 The Danger of Riches

I. It is dangerous to be rich in this world, vv23-24. II. The possession of riches is not necessarily a sign of God’s favor, v25. III. It is impossible for any of us to save ourselves, but God can save any of us, v26.

Hebrews 9:6-10 Limited Access & Restricted Effect of Old Covenant Worship

I. The fading glory of old covenant worship, vv1-5. II. The limited access of old covenant worship, vv6-8. III. The restricted effect of old covenant worship, vv9-10.

Hebrews 9:1-5 Old Covenant Tent & Furniture vs. Jesus

I. The old covenant tent, vv1-2. II. The Holy Place and its furniture, v2. III. The Most Holy Place and its furniture, vv3-5. 

Matthew 19:16-22 The Rich Young Ruler

A man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to him, “All thes...

Hebrews 8:6-13 (part 3) Better Promises of the New Covenant

I. Inner transformation by the power of the Spirit in accord with God's law, v10b. II. Union with God through Christ, v10c. III. Personal knowledge of God, v11. IV. Forgiveness of sins, v12. 

Numbers 23 Words Matter by ruling elder Dan Schwieder

God is not man, that he should lie,     or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it?     Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?

Hebrews 8:6-13 (part 2) The Better New Covenant

Hebrews 8:6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. I. The new covenant is better than the old covenant. II. The old covenant is the covenant with Israel and Moses as Mediator. III. The old covenant wasn't faultless. IV. the old covenant had faults that invited the longing for a second covenant. V. The fault wasn’t so much with the covenant itself, but with the peop...

Matthew 19:13-15 Children in God's Kingdom

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” I. So what did the people bringing these children know about Jesus? v13a. II. What did the disciples get wrong about Jesus and children? v13b. III. What does Jesus think about children? v14. IV. What does Jesus do for them? v15

Hebrews 8:6-13 (part 1) God's Covenants

Jesus has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, v6. What are these covenants? How do they relate to the covenant of works and covenant of grace? What are the continuities and discontinuities between the old covenant and the new covenant?

Matthew 19:10-12 Singleness: Is It Better Not To Marry?

I. The love of Jesus, vv1-2. II. The teaching of Jesus about marriage, vv3-9. III. The teaching of Jesus about singleness, vv10-12.

Numbers 22 Testing in our Travels by ruling elder Dan Schwieder

Numbers 22 by Dan Schwieder

Romans 7:7-8:4 Jesus, the Antidote to a Believer's Despair by Ruling Elder Scott McClymonds

Romans 7:7-8:4 by Ruling Elder Scott McClymonds

Hebrews 8:1-6 A Copy and Shadow of True Realities

Jesus is better than the Old Testament priests and ministry because: I. Jesus sat down at the right hand of the majesty, v1. II. Jesus serves in the true tent of the Lord, set up by the Lord, vv2-4. III. Jesus is the substance of which the Old Testament potrayals are but a copy and shadow, v5.

Matthew 19:7-9 Divorce, Adultery, Desertion, Remarriage

I. Adultery, divorce and remarriage. II. Desertion, divorce and remarriage. 

Hebrews 8:1-3 A More Excellent Ministry

I. Jesus sat down at the right hand of the majesty, v1. II. Jesus serves in the true tent of the Lord, vv2-3.

Hebrews 8:1-3 A More Excellent Ministry - Corrected

I. Jesus sat down at the right hand of the majesty, v1. II. Jesus serves in the true tent of the Lord, vv2-3.

Matthew 19:5-6 Marriage According to Jesus & Genesis

I. Marriage is a covenant relationship. II. Marriage is a public and social relationship. III.  Marriage is for the mutual help of husband and wife, and their companionship. IV. Marriage is a sexual relationship. V.  Marriage was designed by God from the beginning to be between one man and one woman, at one time. VI. Marriage of a man and a woman is about the marriage of Christ and his bride, the church. VII. It is God who makes marriages, not man. 

Hebrews 7:26-28 Perfect Priest & Sacrifice

Why is Jesus able to provide us an eternal salvation? I. He's the flawless high priest, v26. II. He's the final sacrifice, v27. III. He's our forever Mediator, v28. 

Matthew 19:1-4 Men, Women & Gender Dysphoria

Jesus is asked a question about divorce, and he begins his answer with this: "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female..." I. Jesus shows God’s love for people by healing them, vv1-2. II. Jesus shows God’s love for people in pointing us to his Word, vv3-4. III. Jesus shows God’s love for people in making us male or female, v4.

Hebrews 7:20-25 Guarantor & Intercessor

Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant, who is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Why is Jesus a better priest than any other?  I. Because of God's oath, vv20-21. II. Because he's the guarantor of a better covenant, v22. III. Because he always lives to intercede for us,, vv23-25.

Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiving

I. Christians must forgive others who sin against us, and keep on forgiving them, vv21-22. II. But how do we do that? What can give us a heart to do that?, vv23-34. III. We aren’t a forgiven person if we don’t forgive others from our heart, v35. 

Hebrews 7:11-19 The Imperfection, Impermanence & Impotence of the Aaronic Priesthood

Jesus is a better hope than the Old Testament law and priesthood could give. Why? Because the law gave a priesthood that brought imperfection, impermanence, and was impotent. But Jesus brings perfection, permanence and power.  So in and by Jesus we can truly draw near to God. 

Matthew 18:18-20 God & Church Discipline

I. The process of reconciliation in personal and church discipline, vv15-17. II.  The responsibility and authority of the church in cases of church discipline, v18. III.  The assurance we have of God the Father answering our prayers in cases of church discipline, v19. IV.  The presence of Jesus in cases of church discipline, v20.

Hebrews 7:1-10 The Superior Priesthood of Jesus

I. Melchizedek is a type of Christ, vv1-3. II. Melchizedek is greater then Abraham, and so also is Jesus, vv4-7. III. Melchizedek's Priesthood is greater than the Levitical Priesthood, and so also is the Priesthood of Jesus, vv8-10.

Matthew 18:15-17 If You're Sinned Against

What should we do if someone in the Christian community sins against us? I. If we’ve been sinned against, we should confront the person personally and privately, v15. II. If they won’t listen to just you, you should take others along, v16. III. If they won’t listen to two or three people, take it to the church, for judicial action, v17. IV. If they refuse to listen even to the church, let them be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector, v17b

John 20:1-18 Resurrection Hope!

I. The evidence for the resurrection, vv1-10. II. The nature of the resurrection, vv11-16. III. The blessings of the resurrection, vv17-18. 

Hebrews 7:1-3 Melchizedek Resembles Jesus

Who is this mysterious Melchizedek? And how does he resemble Jesus? I. Melchizedek resembles Jesus as a king and priest of God Most High, v1. II. Melchizedek resembles Jesus because he is king of righteousness, v2. III. Melchizedek resembles Jesus because he’s the king of peace, v2. IV. Melchizedek resembles Jesus in that his priesthood wasn’t hereditary, v3a. V. Melchizedek resembles Jesus as a priest forever, v3b.  

Matthew 18:10-14 Don't Despise God's People

Jesus says "See that you do not despise one of these little ones." To despise is to look down on them, or think little of them, and then treat them like they are insignificant or detestable. I. Don't despise them because of their guardian angels, v10. II. Don't despise them because of their Good Shepherd, vv12-13. III. Don't despise them because of the will of God the Father, v14. 

Hebrews 6:19-20 Assurance of Hope Secured by Jesus

I. He is our sure and certain anchor. II. He is anchored for us behind the curtain in the Most Holy Place. III. He is our forerunner guaranteeing our safe arrival. 

Matthew 18:5-9 Stumbling Blocks to Faith

I. We must take great care that we aren’t a stumbling block to other Christians, vv5-6. II. We must be alert as the world puts stumbling blocks before us, v7. III. We must take great care that we don’t stumble ourselves, vv8-9.  

Hebrews 6:13-18 Assurance Grounded in God

How can Christians have full assurance of hope? I. Because of the promise and oath of God, vv13-15. II. Because of the humility, integrity, and kindness of God, vv16-18. III. Because of the Son of God, vv19-20.

Matthew 18:1-4 Who Is the Greatest in the Kingdom?

I. The argument of the disciples about greatness in the kingdom of heaven, v1. II. In his response, Jesus uses a visual aid, v2. III. And then he gives his verbal lesson, vv3-4 

Hebrews 6:9-12 Assurance of Salvation

I. Assurance of salvation is possible. II. Assurance of salvation is a pastoral and personal priority. III. Assurance of salvation produces perseverance. 

Matthew 17:24-27 The Freedom of the Sons of the King

I. Jesus is the free Son of God the King, vv24-26. II. Jesus fulfills the temple tax upon the cross, Exodus 30:11-16. III. Jesus is the Sovereign Lord of creation, v27. 

Hebrews 6:4-9 Can Christians Lose Salvation?

I. The problem of those who fall away, v6. II. The description of those who fall away, vv4-6. III. The evidence and end of those who fall away, vv7-8

Matthew 17:22-23 Delivered Into the Hands of Men

I. Why does Jesus repeat himself? II. What does he repeat? The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day. III. How should we respond?

Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Spiritual Immaturity & Maturity

I. The cause of spiritual immaturity, v11. II. The symptoms of spiritual immaturity, vv12-14. III. The foundation of spiritual maturity, vv1-2. IV. The source of spiritual maturity, v3. 

Matthew 17:14-20 The Valley of Human Misery

I. Human misery and the need for healing mercy, but the impotence of the disciples, vv14-16. II. Jesus rebukes their faithlessness and twistedness, then demonstrates his own ability, vv17-18. III. A poor faith’s inability and a small faith’s ability, vv19-20.

Hebrews 5:7-10 Our High Priest's Prayers, Piety & Perfection

Why is Jesus qualified to be our great high priest? I. Because of his tear-filled prayers, v7. II. Because of his reverent piety, vv7b-8. III. Because of his saving perfection, vv9-10. 

Matthew 17:1-13 Eyewitnesses of the Transfiguration

I. The sovereign choice of God in the spiritual experiences of his disciples, v1. II. The clarity of Jesus concerning the future, v9. III. Christ’s help in answering our questions, vv10-12. IV. God’s servant, the second Elijah, in the plan of redemption, vv13. V. God’s care for his saints. VI. Our failures and Christ's faithfulness. 

Hebrews 5:4-6 Christ Qualifies to be Our High Priest

We all need a priest to represent us before God, and to sympathize with us in our weakness. How is Jesus better qualified than Aaron and his descendants to be our high priest?

Matthew 17:1-8 The Transfiguration of Jesus

I. The Transfiguration of Jesus, v2. II. The Appearance of Moses and Elijah, v3. III. The Cloud and the Voice of the Father, vv4-5. 

Hebrews 5:1-3 The Purpose of High Priests

I. v1 The purpose of high priests, v1. II. The weakness of high priests, vv2-3

Matthew 16:27-28 Christ's Return, Repayment, and Reign

Why be his disciple? I. Because of his glorious return, v27a. II. Because of his promised repayment, v27b. III. Because of his public reign, v28.