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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 5)

Matt 25:31-46 “Jesus, Lord of History Part 5” INTRO: Busy schedules. Playdates. Installing new windows in our home. Hoping for a promotion at our job. Striving for a work-life balance. Wondering if we’re doing enough for our children to help them succeed. Grocery shopping. Schoolwork. Seeing friends. Deadlines. Trying to exercise more. Keeping our homes […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 4)

Matt 25:1-30: “Jesus, Lord of History: Part 4” INTRO: Today we continue our time in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew was one of Jesus’ apostles and this is historical account of Jesus’ life and ministry. It is called a gospel because it tells us the good news of Jesus’ person and work. Jesus is the […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 2)

Matt 24:15-35 “Jesus, the Lord of History: Part 2” Intro: Is history moving in a particular direction? Is there a story to history? Is there a ‘meta-narrative,’ or a big story that all of history fits within? Theologian Michael Horton accurately describes how many around us answer this question today in our modern secular culture. […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 1)

 Matt 24:1-14: “Jesus, the Lord of History (Part 1)” INTRO: 8 years ago, my wife and I were preparing for our wedding, which was scheduled for May 21, 2011. This was also the date that Christian radio personality Harold Camping famously predicted the world would be ending! Well, it is safe to save that the […]