The Hero of Disturbing Grace | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 20:1-19

Our hero teaches another parable displaying the kind of kingdom he is bringing into this world. That kingdom is one of sheer grace! Grace is disturbing in a world that functions according to merit, but holds out tremendous hope.

Sermon Points:

  • The Allergy
  • The Antidote

The Hero Picks A Fight | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Matthew 21:33-46

Jesus enters Jerusalem virtually daring the religious establishment to oppose him. It’s almost as if he wants to die at their hands. (!) But he shows them through this parable that they lack the singular attribute that must be persistent in each of Jesus’ followers soul: repentance.

Sermon Points:

  • The Challenge of Identity
  • The Challenge of Pride
  • The Challenge of the Stone

The Hero And Our Treasures | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 19:13-30

Our hero, Jesus, has an interaction with a man who by the worlds standards has it all, and the result of the conversation leaves everyone perplexed. The man and the hearers of this passage are confronted with a sobering question, is Jesus worth letting go of all my other treasures…is He worth it? He is, but there must be something about riches that make it difficult for people to see Jesus’ worth.

Sermon Points:

  • Facing Jesus (v. 16)
  • Missing Jesus (vv. 17-24)
  • Treasuring Jesus (vv. 13-15, 25-30)