Sherman First Baptist Church Messages

Send us a textCompassion prompted Jesus to several actions. He told the disciples to pray. Then he empowered them to go and sent them into the mission field. (Text: Matthew 9:35-10:4)

Send us a textTwo blind men came to Jesus and begged for mercy. They called him the Son of David, recognizing that he is Messiah. The Pharisees accused Jesus of acting in Satan’s power. The contrast between the 2 blind men and the Pharisees is one of spiritual sight. Jesus gives sight both to the physically blind and spiritually blind. (Text: Matthew 9:27-34)

Send us a textGuest Speaker: James Wittenberger

Send us a textIn two seemingly unrelated stores, Matthew reveals one very important truth for today. (Text: Matthew 9:18-26)

Send us a textWhen John's disciples questioned Jesus about fasting, he explained that when the groom is present it is time to rejoice! (Text: Matthew 9:14-17)

Send us a textJesus called one sinner, Matthew, who invited many other sinners to eat with and listen to Jesus. (Text: Matthew 9:9-13)

Send us a textWhen a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus looking for healing, Jesus first offered him something greater than physical health. This passage emphasizes Jesus' authority to forgive sins.(Text: Matthew 9:1-8)

Send us a textImmediately after arriving on shore, Jesus was confronted by 3 separate groups who witnessed his authority in a very unique way. Each of these groups responded to Jesus' authority in different ways. (Text: Matthew 8:28-34)

Send us a textWe take another look at the two men Jesus helped in the story and discuss three important observations. (Text: Matthew 8:28-34)

Send us a textThe disciples found themselves in a great storm that caused them to panic and greatly fear. Jesus calmed the storm and brought great calm to the sea, but it caused great fear among the disciples again. (Text: Matthew 8:23-27)

Send us a textStorms of life are not useless. They can provide several benefits to the Christian who responds to them properly. (Text: Matthew 8:23-27)

Send us a textIn two brief but powerful conversations, Jesus explained the costs and expectations of following after him. (Text: Matthew 8:18-22)

Send us a textPeter's mother in law was healed by Jesus and immediately got up to serve. In this message, we took a brief look at how our suffering and healing affect our service. (Text: Matthew 8:14-17)

Send us a textIn one night, Jesus healed many who were sick, diseased, and tortured by demons. It all began with Peter's mother in law and led to the healing of many more. But the physical healing was only meant to point to something greater. (Text: Matthew 8:14-17)

Send us a textIn the second miracle story of chapter 8, a centurion sent word to Jesus pleading with him to heal his sick servant. The centurion displayed great humility and great faith that teaches us how to approach God with our needs and requests. (Text: Matthew 8:5-13)

Send us a textWe take another look at the Centurion's story and see how his faith teaches us to trust in the authority of God's Word. (Text: Matthew 8:5-13)

Send us a textIn the first of several miracle stories, Matthew tells about a leper who displayed great faith in Jesus' ability and his willingness. (Matthew 8:1-4)

Send us a textWe take another look at the story of Jesus healing the leper and try to answer the question "How do we pray for healing?" (Text: Matthew 8:1-4)

Send us a textJesus concluded his Sermon on the Mount with a final illustration and call for each hearer to check the foundation of their faith. Everyone is building a house. Every house will be tested. Only those with the proper foundation will stay standing. (Matthew 7:24-29)

Send us a textDo you know Jesus? More importantly, does Jesus know you? We must beware false assurances and foundations of our faith. (Text: Matthew 7:21-23)