What’s In A Name?
December 10, 2023 • Ben Potloff • Matthew 1:18–25
Matthew 1:18-25 | Ben Potloff | While impossible to miss, we often lose the significance, glory, and mystery of the birth of Jesus. These wonders are put on display in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth, as the long-awaited Savior is born to a virgin in fulfillment of what the prophets spoke long ago. Here, we see that Christmas is about God coming to save us. MAIN IDEA Christmas is about God coming to save us. OUTLINE I. Immanuel: The baby to be born would be God (vv. 18-20, 22-24) II. Jesus: The baby to be born would be Savior (vv. 21, 25)
Revisionist History
April 9, 2023 • Ben Potloff • Matthew 28
Matthew 28:1-20 | Ben Potloff | "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." The greatest event in history occurred when, by the power of God, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. At this moment, the total victory over sin and death was demonstrated and proclaimed to all creation. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the promised resurrection that is ours in Christ. Find sermon discussion questions at http://nwgospelcw.com/questions.
Behind The Curtain
April 7, 2023 • Ben Potloff • Matthew 27:45–51
Matthew 27:45-51 | Ben Potloff | The gospel is a message about the servant who came to suffer, the king who stepped off his throne, the savior who had to die. All across the pages of Scripture, the work of Christ is proclaimed. On Good Friday, we remember the price that Christ paid to make a way for sinners to be reconciled to God.