Pastor Joshua Hughes Text: Matthew 20:21-21:11 Big Idea: The weak are welcomed by the king who comes low, so we must approach his humility in humility.  1. The pre-requisite for kingdom citizenship is humble dependence. Matthew 9:27 - “Have mercy on us, Son of David”  Matthew 15:22 - “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David”  Matthew 20:31 - “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David” 2. The pattern of kingdom leadership is humble descent.

Pastor Joshua Hughes Text: Matthew 20:20-28 Big Idea - We ascend to true greatness by embracing the downward mobility of a cruciform, Christ-like life of serving and suffering.  1. An Audacious Ask 2. A Colossal Condition 3. A Commendable Confession 4. And Endowed Enthronement 5. An Ironic Invitation  2 Responses: 1. Put on the servant's towel 2. Sturdy yourself for suffering

Text: Matthew 20:1-19 Big Idea: In the kingdom of heaven, followers of Jesus view all of life through the glasses of grace and receive all things from the Father’s hand with gratitude instead of grumbling.

Pastor Greg Hutchins Matthew 19:13-30

Pastor Joshua Hughes Text: Matthew 19:1-12 Big idea: Seeing and submitting to God’s beautiful design for marriage, gender, sex, and singleness frees us from cultural captivity and brings blessing. 1. God ordains and orders marriage Deuteronly 24:1-4 1 Cor. 7:15-16 2. God sees celibate singleness as a holy and honored status in the kingdom  Isaiah 53:3-5

Pastor Joshua Hughes Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Big idea - Kingdom people handle the sickness of sin with limitless forgiveness that is simultaneously scandalous and suitable. 1. Jesus’ kingdom command is limitless forgiveness Genesis 4:23-24 Hebrews 12:14-15 Ephesians 4:31-32

Pastor Joshua Hughes Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Big idea: Because sin is so serious, kingdom citizens have a duty to discipline. 1. Discipline is commanded and structured within a clarified community 1 Peter 4:8 Proverbs 19:11 1 Cor. 5:4-5

Text: Matthew 18:10-14 Big Idea: Jesus, the Good Sheperd, rejoices over us as he seeks the strays and loves the lost.  3 Implications from the Text: 1. The gospel of grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone defines everything about us and what we do.  2. Those who are captivated by dependent faith are compelled to love dependent, “little ones” kind of people.   3. We must strive to make & keep this church a hospital for hurting people.

Text: Matthew 18:5-9 Big idea: Kingdom people must embrace a kingdom ethic in dealing with siblings, sin, and self. # 1. Kingdom People Welcome the Weak Worshipfully Matthew 10:40 Romans 15:1-3, 7 3 John 9-10

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Hope Big idea: Since Jesus was dead and is now alive there is hope, even in the hardest things.

Passage: Philippians 2:5-11 Big Idea:  Jesus’ lowly lordship shows God’s method for majesty, so wonder and work in the humility of Jesus. 1) Recognize Jesus' lowly lordship 2) Revel in Jesus' meek mentality 3) Rehearse God's method for majesty

Gregory Hutchins Big Idea: In the kingdom of heaven, the way in is also the way up, so humble yourself like a child The Query about Greatness The Qualification for Greatness The Quest for Greatness -Scriptural Submission -Prayerful Dependence -Boasting in Weakness (through serving and suffering)

Text: Matthew 17:22-27 Big Idea: Followers of Jesus rejoice in the privilege of their tax-exempt status as sons, and then lovingly yield that privilege to serve others.  1. Jesus' tax-exemption confirms his deity and rightful place in God’s economy. 2. Our tax-exempt status is not merely for personal enjoyment but is entrusted to us for the sake of love and the benefit of others. 3. Receive Jesus’ payment by faith and rejoice in your tax-exempt status as sons and daughters of God.