First Baptist Church of Delphi Sermons

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Following Jesus requires losing your life now in order to gain it forever.

1. The Demands of Discipleship [Mt. 16:24]

A. Deny Yourself

B. Take Up Your Cross

C. Follow Jesus

2. The Reasons for Discipleship [Mt. 16:25–28]

A. Your Life Is at Stake [Mt. 16:25]

B. Your Life Is Valuable [Mt. 16:26]

C. The Reward Is Priceless [Mt. 16:27–28]

Conclusion

The King Who Must Die and Rise

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: The King must die and rise—and we must not resist the plan that saves us.

1. The Plan of God [Mt. 16:21]

A. What Was Necessary

1) The Necessity of His Journey

2) The Necessity of His Suffering

3) The Necessity of His Death

4) The Necessity of His Resurrection

B. Why It Was Necessary

1) The Decree of God

2) The Fulfillment of Scripture

3) The Necessity of Redemption

2. The Presumption of Peter [Mt. 16:22]

A. His Private Rebuke

B. His Misguided Mercy

C. His Direct Denial

3. The Protest of Christ [Mt. 16:23]

A. A Satanic Source

B. A Dangerous Stumbling Block

C. A Man-Centered Mindset

Conclusion

The Keys of the Kingdom

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Christ gives his church the authority to represent heaven on earth by declaring the true gospel and affirming its true confessors.

1. The Keys Given: The Source of Authority [Mt. 16:19]

A. The Giver of the Keys

B. The Recipients of the Keys

2. The Keys Defined: The Nature of Authority [Mt. 16:19]

A. What Binding and Loosing Do Not Mean

B. What Binding and Loosing Do Mean

3. The Keys Used: The Exercise of Authority [Mt. 16:19]

A. By Declaring the True Gospel (the “what”) [Gal. 1:6–9]

B. By Affirming the True People (the “who”) [Mt. 18:15–20; 1 Cor. 5]

4. The Keys Affirmed: The Confirmation of Authority [Mt. 16:19–20]

A. The Authority Is Real Yet Limited

B. The Authority Is Bound to Scripture

C. The Authority Is Exercised by the Church

Conclusion

A. Guard the Gospel Carefully

B. Take Membership and Accountability Seriously

C. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus Confidently

I Will Build My Church

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 22, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Christ builds his church on confessors of the true Christ, guarantees its growth, and secures its victory over death.

1. The Church’s Foundation [Mt. 16:18a]

A. The Play on Words

B. The Proposed Views

1) Roman Catholic: Peter as the Rock

2) Eastern Orthodox: Peter Representing the Apostles as the Rock

3) Classic Protestant: Peter’s Confession as the Rock

4) Christological: Christ as the Rock

5) Confessional/Apostolic: Confessors of the True Christ as the Rock

2. The Church’s Builder [Mt. 16:18b]

A. The Builder of the Church (“I will build my church”)

B. The Owner of the Church (“I will build my church”)

C. The Nature of the Church (“I will build my church”)

D. The Certainty of the Church (“I will build my church”)

3. The Church’s Victory [Mt. 16:18c]

A. The Gates of Hades: Death as the Last Enemy of the Church

B. The Promise of Victory: Death Will Not Overpower the Church

Conclusion

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: The blessed confession of every true disciple—and of Christ’s church—is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

1. The Great Question [Mt. 16:13–14]

A. The Question Asked [Mt. 16:13]

1) The Setting of Caesarea Philippi

2) The Significance of the Son of Man

B. The Answers Given [Mt. 16:14]

1) John the Baptist

2) Elijah

3) Jeremiah

4) One of the Prophets

2. The Great Confession [Mt. 16:15–16]

A. The Personal Question [Mt. 16:15]

B. Peter’s Confession [Mt. 16:16]

1) The Christ

2) The Son of the Living God

3. The Great Revelation [Mt. 16:17]

A. The Statement of Blessing [Mt. 16:17a]

B. The Source of Revelation [Mt. 16:17b]

1) Not Flesh and Blood

2) But My Father in Heaven

Conclusion

Beware Defiling Doctrine

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 8, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Do not be anxious about bread when you should be alert to leaven.

1. No Bread [Mt. 16:5–7]

A. The Context [Mt. 16:5]

B. The Command [Mt. 16:6]

C. The Confusion [Mt. 16:7]

2. Plentiful Bread [Mt. 16:8–10]

A. Their Failure to Trust [Mt. 16:8]

B. Their Failure to Remember [Mt. 16:9–10]

1) Feeding the Five Thousand [Mt. 16:9]

2) Feeding the Four Thousand [Mt. 16:10]

3. Bad Bread [Mt. 16:11–12]

A. The Spread of False Teaching [Mt. 16:11]

B. The Sources of False Teaching [Mt. 16:12]

1) The Leaven of the Pharisees (Traditionalism / Hypocrisy)

2) The Leaven of the Sadducees (Rationalism / Unbelief)

Conclusion

The Only Sign Given

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 1, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Those who refuse to believe Christ will always demand more evidence, but God has already given his final sign in the death and resurrection of his Son.

1. A Sign Demanded [Mt. 16:1]

A. The Pair United [Mt. 16:1a]

B. The Purposed Testing [Mt. 16:1b]

C. The Proof Demanded [Mt. 16:1c]

D. The Prior Rejection [Mt. 12:38–40]

2. The Signs Misread [Mt. 16:2–3]

A. What They Could Read [Mt. 16:2–3a]

B. What They Refused to Read [Mt. 16:3b; Gal. 4:4]

1) The Fulfilled Prophecies [Dan. 9:25–26]

2) The Forerunner’s Preaching [Mt. 3:1–12; Isa. 40:3–5; Mal. 3:1–5]

3) The Father’s Praise [Mt. 3:16–17]

3. The Sign Given [Mt. 16:4]

A. He Exposes Their Evil (“An evil & adulterous generation demands a sign”)

B. He Denies Their Demand (“but no sign will be given to it”)

C. He Speaks of the Sign (“except the sign of Jonah”)

Conclusion

The Compassion of Christ

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 22, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Because Christ is full of compassion, he powerfully heals the broken and graciously provides for the needy.

1. Christ’s Compassionate Healings [Mt. 15:29–31]

A. The Place Where He Healed [Mt. 15:29]

B. The People Whom He Healed [Mt. 15:30]

C. The Praise of Those He Healed [Mt. 15:31]

2. Christ’s Compassionate Feedings [Mt. 15:32–39]

A. Christ’s Pity Declared [Mt. 15:32]

B. Christ’s Perplexed Disciples [15:33–34]

C. Christ’s Power Displayed [Mt. 15:35–39]

Conclusion

A Picture of Great Faith

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:11:02 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Great faith humbly and persistently clings to Jesus for mercy, trusting him even when his purposes place real obstacles in the way.

1. Faith’s Petition [Mt. 15:21–22]

A. The Context of Her Petition [Mt. 15:21–22]

1) The Savior’s Departure [Mt. 15:21]

2) The Seeker’s Desperation [Mt. 15:22]

B. The Content of Her Petition [Mt. 15:22]

1) She Cried Out for Mercy

2) She Called Him “Lord, Son of David”

2. Faith’s Persistence [Mt. 15:23–27]

A. The Obstacles to Faith [Mt. 15:23–26]

1) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Silence [Mt. 15:23a]

2) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Disciples [Mt. 15:23b]

3) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Mission [Mt. 15:24]

4) The Obstacle of Her Exclusion [Mt. 15:26]

B. The Opportunities of Faith [Mt. 15:25, 27]

1) The Opportunity to Cry for Help [Mt. 15:25]

2) The Opportunity to Confess Humility [Mt. 15:27]

3. Faith’s Prize [Mt. 15:28]

A. Jesus Recognized Her Faith [Mt. 15:28a]

B. Jesus Rewarded Her Faith [Mt. 15:28b]

Conclusion

The Heart of the Problem

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 8, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Our greatest problem is not unclean hands but a corrupt heart.

1. A Truth That Confronts the Crowd [Mt. 15:10–11]

A. A Call to Hear with Understanding [Mt. 15:10]

B. A Clarification of True Defilement [Mt. 15:11]

2. A Warning That Exposes the Pharisees [Mt. 15:12–14]

A. The Certainty of Judgment on Man-Made Religion [Mt. 15:13]

B. The Reality of Blindness in Man-Made Leaders [Mt. 15:14a]

C. The Inevitability of Ruin for Their Followers [Mt. 15:14b]

3. A Heart That Defiles the Person [Mt. 15:15–20]

A. The Difficulty of Receiving Jesus’s Teaching [Mt. 15:15–16]

B. The Direction of Jesus’s Explanation [Mt. 15:17–19]

1) Defilement Does Not Originate in the Body [Mt. 15:17]

2) Defilement Originates in the Heart [Mt. 15:18–19]

i. Evil Thoughts and Desires

ii. Evil Words and Deeds

C. The Definitiveness of Jesus’s Verdict [Mt. 15:20]

Conclusion

Truth vs. Tradition

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 1, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

BigIdea: Religious 'traditions' can easily become sinful 'transgressions'—especially when they cause us to set aside the clear commands of God's word, and they become a substitute for a true relationship with God by faith.

1. The Pharisees’ Confront Jesus for Breaking Their Tradition [Mt. 15:1–2]

A. The Development of Their Religious Traditions [Mt. 15:1–2]

B. The Demands of Their Religious Traditions [Mk. 7:3–4]

C. The Distinction Between Divine and Human Traditions

2. Jesus Confronts the Pharisees for Breaking God’s Commands [Mt. 15:3–6]

A. The Recrimination [Mt. 15:3]

B. The Illustration [Mt. 15:4–6a]

C. The Evaluation [Mt. 15:6b]

3. Jesus Condemns the Pharisees for Acting Hypocritically [Mt. 15:7–9]

A. They Honor God Verbally but Have Distant Hearts [Mt. 15:7–8]

B. They Worship God Vainly by Teaching Human Commands [Mt. 15:9]

Conclusion

The Healing Presence of the Son of God

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 25, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Because the Son of God has drawn near to heal us completely, he now works through us to bring others to his saving touch.

1. Recognize Him for Who He Is [Mt. 14:35a]

“When the men of that place recognized him”

2. Send Word Concerning Him [Mt. 14:35b]

“They alerted the whole vicinity”

3. Bring Needy People to Him [Mt. 14:35c]

“and brought to him all who were sick”

4. Plead with Him on Their Behalf [Mt. 14:36a]

“They begged him that they might only touch the end of his robe”

5. Touch Him and Be Healed [Mt. 14:36b]

“and as many as touched it were healed”

Conclusion

Truly You Are the Son of God

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 18, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus reveals himself as the Son of God who comes to his fearful disciples, saves them by his power, and receives their worship.

1. The King Withdraws to Commune with the Father [Mt. 14:22–23]

A. The Separation He Commands [Mt. 14:22]

B. The Solitude He Chooses [Mt. 14:23a]

C. The Supplication He Continues [Mt. 14:23b]

2. The Lord Comes to His People in Divine Power [Mt. 14:24–27]

A. The Strain They Experience [Mt. 14:24]

B. The Spectacle They Encounter [Mt. 14:25–26]

C. The Self-Disclosure He Expresses [Mt. 14:27]

3. The Savior Sustains Weak Faith by His Grasp [Mt. 14:28–32]

A. The Step of Faith He Invites [Mt. 14:28–29]

B. The Shift of Focus That Undermines [Mt. 14:30]

C. The Saving Grasp He Extends [Mt. 14:31–32]

4. The Son Receives the Worship Due to God Alone [Mt. 14:33]

A. The Reverence They Render [Mt. 14:33a]

B. The Recognition They Confess [Mt. 14:33b]

C. The Result the Story Reveals [Mt. 14:33]

Conclusion

The Compassionate Provision of Our Sufficient Savior

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 11, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus meets human need with compassion and sovereign provision—calling us to bring our needs and insufficiency to him in faith.

1. The Desire for Privacy [Mt. 14:13a]

2. The Design of the People [Mt. 14:13b]

3. The Deeds of Pity [Mt. 14:14]

4. The Dullness of Perspective [Mt. 14:15–17]

5. The Display of Power [Mt. 14:18–21]

Conclusion

A Fearful King and a Faithful Prophet

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 4, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our Statement of Faith.

Introduction

Big Idea: The fear of man leads to moral collapse, while the fear of God produces faithful witness—even unto death.

1. Herod’s Fear and John’s Faithfulness [Mt. 14:1–5]

A. The Crowd’s Report [Mt. 14:1]

B. The Confused Reaction [Mt. 14:2]

C. The Convoluted Reason [Mt. 14:3]

D. The Courageous Rebuke [Mt. 14:4]

E. The Cowardly Restraint [Mt. 14:5]

2. Herod’s Weakness and Herodias’ Revenge [Mt. 14:6–12]

A. The Daughter’s Dance [Mt. 14:6]

B. The Prideful Promise [Mt. 14:7]

C. The Mother’s Machinations [Mt. 14:8]

D. The Conflicted Command [Mt. 14:9–11]

E. The Faithful Followers [Mt. 14:12]

Conclusion

The Servant of Yahweh

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 21, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Introduction

Big Idea: God’s Servant achieves salvation not through worldly triumph, but through obedient suffering that satisfies the justice of God and brings life to the many.

1. Surprise: The Servant’s Triumph Is Unexpected [Isaiah 52:13–15]

A. His Successful Exaltation [Isa. 52:13]

B. His Shocking Appearance [Isa. 52:14]

C. His Startling Effect [Isa. 52:15]

2. Scorned: The Servant’s Rejection Is Revealed [Isaiah 53:1–3]

A. His Divine Revelation [Isa. 53:1]

B. His Human Reflection [Isa. 53:2]

C. His Tragic Rejection [Isa 53:3]

3. Substitution: The Servant’s Sacrifice Is Explained [Isaiah 53:4–6]

A. His Sacrifice Is Substitutionary in Nature [Isa. 53:4]

B. His Sacrifice Is Penal in Character [Isa. 53:5]

C. His Sacrifice Is Atoning in Effect [Isa. 53:6]

4. Submission: The Servant’s Obedience Is Underlined [Isaiah 53:7–9]

A. His Submission Was Voluntary [Isa. 53:7]

B. His Suffering Was Violent [Isa. 53:8]

C. His Sinlessness Was Vindicated [Isa. 53:9]

5. Satisfaction: The Servant’s Work Is Rewarded [Isaiah 53:10–12]

A. The Father Is Satisfied [Isa. 53:10]

B. The Servant Is Satisfied [Isa. 53:11]

C. The Many Are Satisfied [Isa. 53:12]

Conclusion

The Shoot of Jesse

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: God has raised up the promised King from Jesse’s line to bring righteous rule, a renewed world, and a redeemed people—so we wait in hope and live now for the world to come.

1. A New King [Isaiah 11:1–5]

A. The King’s Humble Roots [Isa. 11:1]

B. The King’s Spirit-Given Resources [Isa. 11:2]

1) Permanent

2) Plentiful

3) Powerful

C. The King’s Righteous Rule [Isa. 11:3–5]

2. A New World [Isaiah 11:6–9]

A. The Conflict Removed [Isa. 11:6–7]

B. The Curse Reversed [Isa. 11:8]

C. The Creation Renewed [Isa. 11:9b]

3. A New People [Isaiah 11:10–16]

A. A Resting People [Isa. 11:10]

B. A Regathered People [Isa. 11:11–16]

1) Exiles Gathered [Isa. 11:11–12]

2) Envy Ended [Isa. 11:13]

3) Enemies Subdued [Isa. 11:14]

4) Exodus Accomplished [Isa. 11:15–16]

Conclusion

The Son of David

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 7, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: God has given us the Son of David as our great Deliverer from sin, leading us out of darkness into his grand dominion of peace.

1. A Glorious Deliverance [Isaiah 9:1–5]

A. The Place of Deliverance [Isa. 9:1]

B. The People of Deliverance [Isa. 9:2]

C. The Product of Deliverance [Isa. 9:3]

D. The Proof of Deliverance [Isa. 9:4–6]

1) The Tools of Oppression Will Be Broken [Isa. 9:4]

2) The Garments of War Will Be Burned [Isa. 9:5]

3) The Child of Promise Will Be Born [Isa. 9:6–7]

2. A Great Deliverer [Isa. 9:6]

A. A Child Will Be Born

B. A Son Will Be Given

C. The Government Will Be on His Shoulders

D. The Name(s) He Will Be Called

1) Wonderful Counselor

2) Mighty God

3) Eternal Father

4) Prince of Peace

3. A Grand Dominion [Isa. 9:7]

A. A Prosperous Kingdom [Isa. 9:7a]

B. A Promised Kingdom [Isa. 9:7b]

C. A Perfect Kingdom [Isa. 9:7c]

D. A Perpetual Kingdom [Isa. 9:7d]

E. A Passionate Guarantee [Isa. 9:7e]

Conclusion

The Sign of Immanuel

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 30, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Stop trusting in yourself, and trust in Immanuel—God with us in Jesus Christ.

1. The Situation: A King Who Will Not Trust [Isaiah 7:1–9]

A. A Coalition and a Crisis [Isa. 7:1–2]

B. A Sermon and a Son [Isa. 7:3–6]

C. A Promise and a Warning [Isa. 7:7–9]

2. The Sign: A Child Who Will Embody God’s Presence [Isaiah 7:10–16]

A. An Astonishing Invitation [Isa. 7:10–11]

B. An Unbelieving Refusal [Isa. 7:12]

C. A Prophetic Sign [Isa. 7:13–16]

1) Was There an Immediate Sign Given in Ahaz’s Time?

2) Does This Verse Teach the Virgin Birth of Jesus?

3. The Significance: A God Who Will Be with His People [Isaiah 7:17–25]

A. Judgment for an Unbelieving People [Isa. 7:17–25]

1) An Infested Land [Isa. 7:18–19]

2) A Humiliated People [Isa. 7:20]

3) A Diminished People [Isa. 7:21–22]

4) A Cursed Land [Isa. 7:23–25]

B. Salvation for a Believing People [Mt. 1:18–25]

1) God With Us in Our Trials [Heb. 13:5–6; Isa. 43:2; Heb. 2:9]

2) God With Us in Our Mission [Exod. 3:11–12; Mt. 28:20]

3) God With Us in Our Future [Jn. 14:1–3; 17:24; Rev. 21:2–3]

Conclusion: Whom Are You Trusting?

You Have Put More Joy in My Heart

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 23, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: When pressures rise and foes press in, we must cry out for God’s relief— to plead that sinners turn from sin and faithful ones find joy and peace.

1. A Cry for Relief [Ps. 4:1]

A. His Request [Ps. 4:1a]

B. His Remembrance [Ps. 4:1b]

C. His Restatement [Ps. 4:1c]

2. A Call to Repentance [Ps. 4:2–5]

A. He Exposes Their Need of Repentance [Ps. 4:2–3]

1) He Exposes Their Dishonor [Ps. 4:2a]

2) He Exposes Their Delusions [Ps. 4:2b]

3) He Exposes Their Ignorance [Ps. 4:3a]

4) He Exposes Their Futility [Ps. 4:3b]

B. He Exhorts Them to Pursue Repentance [Ps. 4:4–5]

1) Subdue Your Anger [Ps. 4:4a]

2) Search Your Hearts [Ps. 4:4b]

3) Sacrifice Your Lives [Ps. 4:5a]

4) Submit Your Wills [Ps. 4:5b]

3. A Confidence in Rest [Ps. 4:6–8]

A. Show Us Your Goodness [Ps. 4:6]

B. Satisfy Us with Joy [Ps. 4:7]

C. Secure Us in Peace [Ps. 4:8]

Conclusion

Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: When troubles rise and helpers cease, the Lord our Shield grants prayer-born peace, and by his sovereign, saving grace, sustains his saints in every place.

1. David’s Predicament [Ps. 3:1–2]

A. The Swelling Ranks of His Enemies [Ps. 3:1]

B. The Slandering Rhetoric of His Enemies [Ps. 3:2]

2. David’s Protection [Ps. 3:3–4]

A. God’s Person Induces Protection [Ps. 3:3]

1) A Shield Around Me

2) My Glory

3) The Lifter of My Head

B. God’s Provisions Induce Protection [Ps. 3:4]

1) David’s Appeal [Ps. 3:4a]

2) Yahweh’s Answer [Ps. 3:4b]

3. David’s Peace [Ps. 3:5–6]

A. The Habit of Past Peace [Ps. 3:5]

1) Its Affirmation [Ps. 3:5a]

2) Its Explanation [Ps. 3:5b]

B. The Hope for Future Peace [Ps. 3:6]

4. David’s Prayer [Ps. 3:7–8]

A. Its Individual Focus [Ps. 3:7a]

B. Its Undergirding Foundations [Ps. 3:7b–8a]

1) God Administers Retribution [Ps. 3:7b]

2) God Authors Rescue [Ps. 3:8a]

C. Its Corporate Focus [Ps. 3:8b]

Conclusion

The Tragedy of Familiar Unbelief

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 9, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus can be the least appreciated – and even rejected – in the place where he is best known, if unbelief is in the heart.

1. The Sin of Unbelief [Mt. 13:53–57a]

A. The Visit That Was Granted by Him [Mt. 13:53–54a]

B. The Offense That Was Taken at Him [Mt. 13:54b–57a]

1) Unbelief Slights His Authority [Mt. 13:54b]

2) Unbelief Scandalizes His Identity [Mt. 13:55–56]

3) Unbelief Stumbles Over His Ministry [Mt. 13:57a]

2. The Sign of Unbelief [Mt. 13:57b]

A. The Proverb That Was Spoken by Him [Mt. 13:57b]

B. The Prophecy That Was Fulfilled by Him [Isa. 53:1–3]

3. The Sadness of Unbelief [Mt. 13:58]

A. The Blessing That Was Lost from Him [Mt. 13:58]

B. The Belief That Must Be in Him [Jn. 1:11–12]

Conclusion

Students in the Kingdom

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus teaches us to be good students of the truths of the kingdom of heaven so that we may graciously share the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.

3 Ways We Can Best Respond to Jesus’ Parables of the Kingdom:

1. Seek These Things as Eager Learners [Mt. 13:51]

A. The Question That Was Asked [Mt. 13:51a]

B. The Answer That Was Given [Mt. 13:51b]

2. Study These Truths as Careful Scholars [Mt. 13:52a]

A. A Teacher of the Law

B. A Disciple in the Kingdom

3. Share These Treasures as Gracious Householders [Mt. 13:52b]

A. The Householder’s Treasure

B. The Householder’s Task

1) Exposition of the Whole Counsel of God

2) Evangelism of the Whole Gospel to the Whole Person

Conclusion

The Net, the Fish, and the End of the Age

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 26, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: The wicked who reject King Jesus and his rule will, in the end, be separated from the righteous and suffer eternal conscious torment in hell.

1. The Picture of the Judgment [Mt. 13:47–48]

A. The Net That Was Thrown [Mt. 13:47a]

B. The Fish That Were Collected [Mt. 13:47b]

C. The Separation That Was Made [Mt. 13:48]

2. The Principles of the Judgment [Mt. 13:49–50]

A. The Sudden Conclusion (“so it will be at the end of the age”) [Mt. 13:49a]

B. The Inclusive Collection (“it collected every kind of fish”) [Mt. 13:47]

C. The Measured Completion (“when it was full”) [Mt. 13:48]

D. The Angelic Action (“the angels will go out”) [Mt. 13:49b]

E. The Simple Separation (“separate the evil people from the righteous”) [Mt. 13:49c]

F. The Terrible Torment (“throw them into the blazing furnace”) [Mt. 13:50]

1) Psychological Torment / Anguish (“weeping”)

2) Physical Torment / Anger (“gnashing of teeth”)

Conclusion

The Wealth of the Wicked and the Riches of Righteousness

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on October 19, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Main Idea: Wisdom and folly are revealed not by what we possess, but by how we work, live, and handle what God provides.

5 ways the wise acknowledge God in their pursuit of wealth:

1. Aim (Proverbs 10:1)

2. Ambition (Proverbs 10:2)

3. Appetites (Proverbs 10:3)

4. Acquisition (Proverbs 10:4)

5. Accountability (Proverbs 10:5)

A Kingdom Worth Everything

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: The kingdom of God is so valuable that losing everything on earth, but getting the kingdom, is a joyful trade-off.

1. The Perspectives of the Parables [Mt. 13:34–36]

A. The Hidden Treasure [Mt. 13:34]

1) What the Man Finds

2) How the Man Feels

3) What the Man Does

B. The Priceless Pearl [Mt. 13:35–36]

1) The Merchant’s Search

2) The Merchant’s Sell-Off

2. The Principles of the Parables [Mt. 13:34–36]

A. The Kingdom Is Priceless in Value

B. The Kingdom Brings Joy

1) An Exclusive Joy

2) An Expulsive Joy

C. The Kingdom Must Be Personally Appropriated

1) What Must We Part With?

2) What Do We Gain?

Conclusion

The Astonishing Growth of the Kingdom

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 5, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: No matter how small or insignificant it seems in its progress, Christ's kingdom will succeed in encompassing this world.

1. The Meaning of the Mustard Seed [Mt. 13:31–32]

A. The Kingdom Starts Small [Mt. 13:31]

B. The Kingdom Will Grow Large [Mt. 13:32]

2. The Lesson of the Leaven [Mt. 13:33]

A. The Kingdom Is Initially Hidden [Mt. 13:33a]

B. The Kingdom Will Spread Through the World [Mt. 13:33b]

3. The Purpose of the Parables [Mt. 13:34–35]

A. Jesus Used Parables to Teach about the Kingdom [Mt. 13:34]

B. Jesus Used Parables to Fulfill Old Testament Prophecy [Mt. 13:35]

Conclusion

Weeds Among the Wheat

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 28, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus’ followers are to be encouraged that, though evil will be found mixed into his kingdom for the present, it will be fully separated from his kingdom at the end of the age.

1. The Narration of the Parable [Mt. 13:24–30]

A. The Sowing of the Weeds [Mt. 13:24–26]

B. The Source of the Weeds [Mt. 13:27–28a]

C. The Strategy for the Weeds [Mt. 13:28b–30a]

D. The Separation of the Weeds [Mt. 13:30b]

2. The Interpretation of the Parable [Mt. 13:36–43]

A. The Explanation of the Elements [Mt. 13:36–39]

1) The Sower of Good Seed Is Jesus

2) The Field Is the World

3) The Good Seeds Are Believers, the Weeds Are Unbelievers

4) The Enemy is the Devil

5) The Reapers are the Angels

6) The Harvest Is the Day of Judgment

B. The Day of Distinct Destinies [Mt. 13:40–43]

1) A Day of Terrifying Condemnation for the Wicked [Mt. 13:40–42]

2) A Day of Triumphant Celebration for the Righteous [Mt. 13:43]

3. The Application of the Parable [Mt. 13:24–30, 36–43]

A. It is Jesus' intentional strategy that his kingdom citizens be sown in this world and bear his influence on it. [Mt. 13:24, 38]

B. So long as Jesus’ kingdom grows in this world, the devil will ensure that evil will also grow. [Mt. 13:25–28]

C. It is not our role to remove evil from this world. We are to patiently persevere in faith and obedience until the day that Jesus himself orders the complete removal of all evil from the world. [Mt. 13:28–30]

D. This is a crucial and practical message from Jesus, and whoever has been given the grace to hear it should diligently heed it. [Mt. 13:43]

Conclusion

The Four Soils: How Do You Respond to the Gospel?

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:49:32 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 21, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: The fruitfulness of the “word about the kingdom” in someone's life depends on the kind of heart with which it is received.

1. The Declaration of the Parable [Mt. 13:1–9]

A. The Setting [Mt. 13:1–2]

B. The Story [Mt. 13:3–8]

C. The Summons [Mt. 13:9]

2. The Explanation of the Parable [Mt. 13:18–23]

A. The Sower [Mt. 13:18, 37]

B. The Seed [Mt. 13:19]

C. The Soils [Mt. 13:19–23]

1) The Path = The Hardened Heart [Mt. 13:19]

2) The Rocky Ground = The Shallow Heart [Mt. 13:20–21]

3) The Soil Among Thorns = The Worldly Heart [Mt. 13:22]

4) The Good Ground = The Fruitful Heart [Mt. 13:23]

3. The Application of the Parable

A. Are You Like the Path?

B. Are You Like the Rocky Ground?

C. Are You Like the Soil Among Thorns?

D. Are You Like the Good Ground?

Conclusion

Confidence Amid Crisis

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:04:52 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Although different voices will speak to us during a time of personal and national crisis, believers must confidently take refuge only in the Lord.

1. The Voices Urging Flight [Ps. 11:1–3]

A. His Confidence Amid Crisis [Ps. 11 :1a–b]

1) His Refuge [Ps. 11:1a]

2) His Retort [Ps. 11:1b]

B. Their Counsel Amid Crisis [Ps. 11:1c–3]

1) Their Counsel to Take Flight [Ps. 11:1c]

2) Their Concerns Based on Fright [Ps. 11:2–3]

a. A Safety Concern [Ps. 11:2]

b. A Societal Concern [Ps. 11:3]

2. The Voice Urging Faith [Ps. 11:4–7]

A. A Faith Grounded Upon the Sovereignty of God [Ps. 11:4]

B. A Faith Grounded Upon the Justice of God [Ps. 11:5–7]

1) The Practice of God’s Justice [Ps. 11:5]

a. To the Righteous [Ps. 11:5a]

b. To the Wicked [Ps. 11:5b]

2) The Prayer for God’s Justice [Ps. 11:6]

3) The Promise of God’s Justice [Ps. 11:7]

Conclusion

Why Jesus Spoke in Parables

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 7, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus spoke in parables to reveal the kingdom’s secrets to those with eyes to see and to hide them from those who refuse to hear the truth.

1. The Popularity of Jesus [Mt. 13:1–2]

A. The Sound of the Sea [Mt. 13:1–2]

B. The Condition of the Crowd [Mt. 13:2,9]

2. The Parables of Jesus [Mt. 13:4–52]

A. What Is a Parable? Parables Defined [Mt. 13:3, 11]

B. What Are the Parables Jesus Told? Parables Displayed [Mt. 13:3–52] Introductory Reception [Mt. 13:1–2]
1) The Parable of the Soils [Mt. 13:3–9, 18–23]
2) The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds [Mt. 13:24–30, 36–43]
3) The Parable of the Mustard Seed [Mt. 13:31–32]
4) The Parable of the Leaven [Mt. 13:33]
*States Purpose, Leaves Crowds, Teaches Disciples [Mt. 13:34–43]
5) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure [Mt. 13:44]
6) The Parable of the Priceless Pearl [Mt. 13:45–46]
7) The Parable of the Net [Mt. 13:47–50]
8) The Parable of the Storehouse of Truth [Mt. 13:51–52]
Concluding Rejection [Mt. 13:53–58]

3. The Purpose of Jesus [Mt. 13:10–17, 34–35]

A. To Fulfill Prophecy [Mt. 13:14–15, 34–35]

1) Isaiah 6, as quoted by Jesus [Mt. 13:14–15; Isa. 6:9–13]

2) Psalm 78, as quoted by Matthew [Mt. 13:34–35; Ps. 78:2]

B. To Conceal Truth and Judge Unbelief [Mt. 13:11–12]

C. To Reveal Dulled Senses and Blessed Sight [Mt. 13:13–17]

D. To Make You a Humble Spiritual Beggar [Mt. 13:10, 36; 5:3; 7:7]

Conclusion

Being Holy

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on August 31, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

To be holy people, we must be…

1. Focused on Christ’s coming (v.13)

A. Holy living in light of Christ’s coming begins in the _________.

B. Holy living in light of Christ’s coming requires spiritual ____________.

C. Holy living in light of Christ’s coming is motivated by __________.

2. Obedient to the Father in all of life (vs.14, 15b)

A. We must make a break with our past ____________.

B. We must establish a _________ of obedience.

C. We must erase the distinction between ________ and ___________.

3. Growing in our personal knowledge of God’s holiness (vs.15, 16)

The Family of Jesus

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:29:59 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Whoever places their faith in Jesus is a permanent part of his heavenly family.

1. The Concern from Jesus’ Earthly Family [Mt. 12:46–47]

A. The Significance of the Setting [Mt. 12:46]

B. The Summons through Someone [Mt. 12:47]

2. The Commitment to a Greater Heavenly Family [Mt. 12:48–50]

A. His Question [Mt. 12:48]

B. His Declaration [Mt. 12:49]

C. His Explanation: [Mt. 12:50]
1) The Invitation (“whoever”)
2) The Indication (“does the will of my Father in heaven”)
3) The Identification (“is my brother and sister and mother”)

Conclusion

Cleaned Up But Not Converted

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 17, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus' parable teaches us the danger of mere 'moral reformation' without a true saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

1. The Perspectives of the Parable

A. The Demon’s Perspective [Mt. 12:43–45a]

B. The Man’s Perspective [Mt. 12:43–45a]

C. Christ’s Perspective [Mt. 12:45b]

2. The Principles of the Parable

A. What We Should Not Learn
1) That personal reformation or moral improvement is a bad thing.
2) That every improvement of life will be affected by demonic influence.

B. What We Should Learn
1) Temporary improvements of life are a flimsy foundation upon which to settle a firm hope of the security and safety of your soul.
2) The only thing that gives us everlasting hope and purpose and security is the work of the Lord Jesus Christ–his presence and power in our lives.
3) We should ask ourselves: “What is the state and condition of my soul?”

Conclusion

A. A Warning to the ‘Moralist’ [2 Pet. 2:20–22]
B. A Warning to the Believer [Eph. 3:16–17]
C. A Warning to the Evangelist [Jer. 6:14]

Seeking a Sign or a Savior?

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:48:12 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Learn more about First Baptist Church.

Introduction

Big Idea: When we see Jesus for who he is, we can either repent and receive his salvation, or we can reject him and be condemned to eternal judgment.

1. A Sign to See [Mt. 12:38–39]

A. A Sign Demanded [Mt. 12:38; 16:1–4; 1 Cor. 1:22]

B. A Sign Denied [Mt. 12:39]

1) He Exposes Their Evil [Mt. 12:39a; Jer. 13:27; Ezek. 16; Jas. 4:4]

2) He Refuses Their Request [Mt. 12:39b]

2. A Sign to Believe [Mt. 12:40]

A. The Type of the Sign (“so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth”)

B. The Truth of the Sign (“Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish”)

C. The Time of the Sign (“three days and three nights”)

D. The Testimony of the Sign [Acts 2:22–24; Rom. 1:4; 1 Cor. 15:14; Lk. 16:31]

3. A Sign to Condemn [Mt. 12:41–42]

A. Jesus Is the Greater Prophet Than Jonah [Mt. 12:41; Jon. 1–4]

B. Jesus is the Wiser King Than Solomon [Mt. 12:42; 1 Kgs. 10:1–13; 2 Chr. 9:1–12]

Conclusion

Speaking From the Heart

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:10:01 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Our words reveal our spiritual status before God.

1. Our Words Reveal the True Character of Our Hearts [Mt. 12:33–35]

A. The Heart Is the Tree; The Words Are the Fruit [Mt. 12:33]

1) What the Pharisees Were Saying About Christ

2) What Our Fruit Says About Us

B. The Heart Is the Fountain; The Words Are the Streams [Mt. 12:34]

1) The Problem [Mt. 12:34a]

2) The Principle [Mt. 12:34b]

C. The Heart Is the Storeroom; The Words Are the Things Brought Out of It [Mt. 12:35]

1) The Good Person Has Good Treasure and Brings Forth Good Things

2) The Evil Person Has Evil Treasure and Brings Forth Evil Things

2. Judgment Day Will Reveal the Eternal Significance of Our Words [Mt. 12:36–37]

A. The Day of Accounting for Careless Words [Mt. 12:36]

B. The Demonstrable Evidence of Acquittal or Condemnation [Mt. 12:37]

1) Declared Justification [Rom. 3:27–4:8; Gal. 2:16]

2) Demonstrated Justification [Jas. 2:14–26]

Conclusion

A. We must accept that our words reveal our nature.

B. We must affirm that good things will come from a new nature.

C. We must learn to walk in that new nature by honoring Jesus with our words and drawing others to him.

D. We must get ready every day for Judgment Day.

Blindness, Blasphemy, and Binding the Strong Man

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:38:32 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 27, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: The kingdom of God has come in power through the Son of God by the Spirit of God, and each person must either receive Jesus as their king or reject him.

1. The Power of Christ’s Kingdom Displayed [Mt. 12:22–24]

A. The Afflicted Man [Mt. 12:22a]

B. The Amazing Healing [Mt. 12:22b]

C. The Astounded Crowd [Mt. 12:23]

D. The Accusing Pharisees [Mt. 12:24]

2. The Power of Christ’s Kingdom Defended [Mt. 12:25–29]

A. An Unreasonable Accusation [Mt. 12:25–27]

1) He exposes their irrational hostility [Mt. 12:25–26]

2) He exposes their inconsistent hypocrisy [Mt. 12:27]

B. The Undeniable Conclusions [Mt. 12:28–30]

1) The kingdom of God has come [Mt. 12:28]

2) The King who is stronger than Satan is plundering him [Mt. 12:29]

3) Neutrality toward King Jesus is impossible [Mt. 12:30]

3. The Pardon of Christ’s Kingdom Delineated [Mt. 12:31–32]

A. The Promise: Blasphemy against the Son is forgivable, and the avenue to forgiveness is repentance.

B. The Peril: Blasphemy against the Spirit is unforgivable, because the avenue to forgiveness is rejected.

Conclusion

God's Perfect Servant

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:41:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the Spirit-filled Servant of the Lord who perfectly fulfills God’s plans and promises for salvation through judgment.

1. The Conduct of the Servant [Mt. 12:15–17]

A. His Strategic Withdrawal [Mt. 12:15]

B. His Secretive Warning [Mt. 12:16]

C. His Scriptural Warrant [Mt. 12:17]

2. The Character of the Servant [Mt. 12:18–21]

A. The Choice of the Servant [Mt. 12:18a]

1) Chosen

2) Beloved

B. The Commission of the Servant [Mt. 12:18b]

1) Spirit-Filled

2) Justice-Proclaiming

C. The Compassion of the Servant [Mt. 12:19–20]

1) Humble

2) Gentle

D. The Conquest of the Servant [Mt. 12:20b–21]

1) Victory

2) Hope

Conclusion

Lord of the Sabbath

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:58:37 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 13, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus declares his superior authority as Lord of the Sabbath and demonstrates his merciful priority of love for sinners.

1. Jesus Declares His Superior Authority [Mt. 12:1–8]

A. The Pharisees’ Accusation [Mt. 12:1–2]

B. The Lord’s Answer [Mt. 12:3–8]

1) The Authority of the King [Mt. 12:3–4; 1 Sam. 21:1–6]

2) The Authority of the Temple Priests [Mt. 12:5–6; Num. 28:9–10]

3) The Authority of the Prophets [Mt. 12:7; Hos. 6:6]

4) The Authority of the Lord [Mt. 12:8; Dan. 7:13–14]

2. Jesus Demonstrates His Merciful Priority [Mt. 12:9–14]

A. The Trap That Was Set [Mt. 12:9–10]

B. The Truth That Was Spoken [Mt. 12:11–12]

C. The Tenderness That Was Shown [Mt. 12:13]

D. The Treachery That Was Schemed [Mt. 12:14]

Conclusion

Jesus' Gracious Invitation

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:18:08 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus invites all weary sinners to come to him and find rest for the soul.

1. Jesus’ Saving Invitation [Mt. 11:28]

A. The Call [Mt. 11:28a]

B. The Conditions [Mt. 11:28b]

1) All Who Are Weary/Labor

2) All Who Are Burdened/Heavy-Laden

a. The Burden of “Salvation” Through the Law [Mt. 23:4; Rom. 10:4]

b. The Burden of Sin [Lam. 1:14; Ps. 38:3–4; Rom. 5:1]

c. The Burden of Suffering [2 Cor. 5:4; Mt. 9:36; 6:25; 9:20]

C. The Comfort [Mt. 11:28c]

2. Jesus’ Sanctifying Instruction [Mt. 11:29a]

A. Submit to His Yoke [Ex. 6:6; Acts 15:10; Gal. 3:10; 5:1; Rom. 8:2–3; 1 Tim. 6:1]

B. Submit to His Teaching [Jn. 13:13; Mt. 28:19]

3. Jesus’ Satisfying Assertion [Mt. 11:29b–30]

A. You Can Rest in the Heart of Christ [Mt. 11:29b; 2 Cor. 10:1]

1) Because He Is Lowly/Gentle [Mt. 5:5; 21:5; 1 Pet. 3:4]

2) Because He Is Humble [Phil. 2:5–8; Rom. 12:16]

B. You Can Rest on the Promise of Christ [Mt. 11:29c; Jer. 6:16]

1) Because of the Sweetness of Present Rest [Rom. 5:1; Phil. 4:6–7]

2) Because of the Hopefulness of Eternal Rest [Heb. 4:9–11; Rev. 14:13]

C. You Can Rest Under the Yoke of Christ [Mt. 11:30a]

1) Because of His Perfect Work for You [Isa. 53:4–6]

2) Because of His Powerful Work in You [Heb. 13:21; Eph. 3:20; Phil. 2:12–13]

D. You Can Rest with the Burden of Christ [Mt. 11:30b]

1) Because His Commands Are Not Burdensome [1 Jn. 5:3; Ps. 19:7–11]

2) Because Our Light Affliction Is Producing a Weight of Glory [2 Cor. 4:17]

Conclusion

God's Gracious Revelation

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:19:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 29, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Praise God for his sovereignty in concealing and revealing salvation!

1. Praise the Father That He is Sovereign in Salvation [Mt. 11:25–26]

A. Divine Praise [Mt. 11:25a; Eph. 1:3–6]

B. Divine Position [Mt. 11:25b] 1) Father [Mt. 6:9] 2) Lord of Heaven and Earth [Ps. 121:2; Jer. 23:23–24]

C. Divine Preference [Mt. 11:25c] 1) Concealed from the Wise and Intelligent [1 Cor. 1:18–29] 2) Revealed to Infants [Mt. 18:3–4; 23:12; Jas. 4:6]

D. Divine Pleasure [Mt. 11:26; Ps. 115:3; 135:6; Deut. 28:63; Isa. 53:10; 1 Cor. 1:21]

2. Praise the Son That He is Sovereign in Salvation [Mt. 11:27]

A. Divine Prerogative [Mt. 11:27a; 28:18; Ps. 24:1; Eph. 1:22–23] 1) Forgiveness of Sins [Mt. 9:6] 2) Judgment of Sinners [Jn. 5:22; Mt. 25:31–46] 3) Rule Over Enemies [1 Cor. 15:24–27] 4) Salvation of Elect [Jn. 6:37–39; 10:27–30; 17:1–2]

B. Divine Privacy [Mt. 11:27b; Isa. 45:15; Jer. 9:23–24; Jn. 17:6] 1) No One Knows the Son Except the Father [Mt. 3:17; 16:17; Jn. 1:1–3] 2) No One Knows the Father Except the Son [Jn. 1:18; 17:25]

C. Divine Privilege [Mt. 11:27c; Jn. 14:6–9]

Conclusion

A Generation's Indifference to the Friend of Sinners

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:00:55 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 22, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: Jesus, the Friend of Sinners

Big Idea: To behold Jesus' great works, yet respond with indifference rather than repentance, is to bring even more severe judgment upon ourselves.

1. An Indifferent Generation’s Criticism [Mt. 11:16–19]

The Illustration of Children [Mt. 11:16–17]
- Wedding Celebrations [Mt. 11:17a]
- Funeral Lamentations [Mt. 11:17b]
The Accusations of Critics [Mt. 11:18–19a]
- John’s Fasting: “He has a demon!”
- Jesus’ Feasting: “Look, a glutton and a drunkard!”
The Vindication of Wisdom [Mt. 11:19b]

2. An Indifferent Generation’s Condemnation [Mt. 11:20–24]

The Intention of the Display of His Great Works is Repentance [Mt. 11:20]
The Verdict Upon Those Who Do Not Repent at His Works is “Woe” [Mt. 11:21, 23]
The Destiny of Those Who Behold His Works but Do Not Repent is a More Severe Judgment [Mt. 11:22, 24; 12:41–42]
The Choice of Who Beholds His Works is a Mystery of God’s Sovereign Grace [Mt. 11:25–27]

Conclusion: What Will You Do with Jesus’ Works?

The King's Idea of Greatness

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:00:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 15, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: The kingdom of Jesus Christ, faithfully preached by John the Baptist, is now being offered to us, and we should eagerly seize it.

1. The Greatness of the Kingdom’s Messenger [Mt. 11:7–10]

His Proven Convictions [Mt. 11:7; Eph. 4:14]
His Personal Character [Mt. 11:8; 3:4; Lk. 1:15]
His Privileged Calling [Mt. 11:9–10; Mal. 3:1]

2. The Greatness of the Kingdom [Mt. 11:11–15]

A Paradoxical Kingdom [Mt. 11:11]
- There Is No One Born of Women Greater Than John [Mt. 11:11a]
- The Least in the Kingdom Is Greater Than John [1 Pet. 1:10–12]
A Progressing Kingdom [Mt. 11:12]
- Passive Voice = Suffering Violence [Mt. 13:19; 23:13]
- Middle Voice = Forcefully Advancing [Lk. 16:16; Phil. 3:12–14]
A Prophesied Kingdom [Mt. 11:13–15]
- The Scriptures Prophesied It [Mt. 11:13; 5:17–18]
- ‘Elijah’ Prepared for It [Mt. 11:14; 17:11–12; Jn. 1:21; Lk. 1:17; Mal. 4:5–6]
- We Must Personally ‘Hear’ and Enter It [Mt. 11:15]

Conclusion

John's Doubts and Jesus' Answer

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:00:29 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 8, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the promised Messiah, even if his ministry doesn't meet our expectations. Therefore, trust his word and work in times of doubt and suffering!

1. John’s Doubts: Is Jesus the Coming One? [Mt. 11:1–3]

The Ministry of Jesus [Mt. 11:1]
The Message from John [Mt. 11:2–3; 3:11; 21:9; Ps. 40:7; 118:26]
The Mindset of John
- His Physical Trials [Mt. 4:12; 11:2; 14:3–4; Lk. 3:19–20]
- His Faulty Expectations [Mt. 3:11–12]

2. Jesus’ Answer: Messianic Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled [Mt. 11:4–6]

The Evidence [Mt. 11:4–5]
1. The Work of God
  1. The Blind Receive Their Sight [Mt. 9:27–31]
  2. The Lame Walk [Mt. 8:5–13; 9:1–8]
  3. Those With Leprosy Are Cleansed [Mt. 8:1–4]
  4. The Deaf Hear [Mt. 9:32–34]
  5. The Dead Are Raised [Mt. 9:18–26]
  6. The Poor Are Told the Good News [Mt. 4:23; 9:35; 5:3]
2. The Word of God [Isa. 29:17–18; 35:4–6; 61:1–2]
The Encouragement [Mt. 11:6; 5:3–12, 29–30]

Conclusion

Step back and examine your expectations of Jesus.
Go to the Scriptures and get to know Him better.
Remember His word of encouragement.

Reception and Reward

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:45:15 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus promises rewards to all who receive God’s messengers.

1. We Receive the One Who Sent Them [Mt. 10:40]

The Trustworthy Reception [Mt. 10:11–13]
- Welcoming and supporting Christ’s messengers [Gal. 4:13–14]
- Submitting to their message as if it were Christ’s [1 Thess. 2:13]
- Actively supporting them in their work [3 Jn. 5–8]
The Transitive Relationship [Lk. 10:16; Jn. 4:34; 5:30–37; 6:38; 7:16; 8:18; 13:20; 17:18; 20:21]
- No one can be in God’s favor if they reject the Son he has sent.
- No one can be in God’s favor if they reject those the Son has sent.

2. We Will Receive Their Reward [Mt. 10:41]

Who Is to Be Received
- The Apostles [Mt. 10:40]
- A Prophet [Mt. 10:41a]
- A Righteous Person [Mt. 10:41b]
- A “Little” Disciple [Mt. 10:42]
How They Are to Be Received (“in the name of”)
What We Will Receive [Mt. 19:28; Rev. 21:14; 1 Kgs. 17]

3. We Will Be Rewarded for the Smallest Act [Mt. 10:42]

The Accessibility of the Act (“whoever”)
The Simplicity of the Service (“gives even a cup of cold water”)
The Certainty of the Reward (“truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward”) [Mt. 6:1–21; 25:34–40; Gen. 15:1; 1 Cor. 4:5; 2 Tim. 4:8; Heb. 6:10; 11:6]

Conclusion

Jesus: The Dividing Line

Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:50 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the great divider of humanity, as he demands to have the first place of love in the lives of his followers.

1. Jesus Is the Dividing Line in Heaven [Mt. 10:32–33]

Acknowledge Jesus on Earth, He Will Acknowledge You in Heaven [Mt. 10:32]
Deny Jesus on Earth, He Will Deny You in Heaven [Mt. 10:33]

2. Jesus Is the Dividing Line on Earth [Mt. 10:34–36]

Jesus Did Not Come to Bring Peace but a Sword of Division [Mt. 10:34]
Jesus Will Bring Division Even Among Families [Mt. 10:35–36; Mic. 7:6]

3. Jesus Is the Dividing Line of Our Loves [Mt. 10:37–39]

Cutting the Cord: We Must Love Jesus More Than Family [Mt. 10:37]
Carrying the Cross: We Must Love Jesus More Than Life [Mt. 10:38–39]

Conclusion

Remember It Well

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:00:56 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on May 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: No matter where you are in the Lord, you need sound teachers to remind you often of the basic truths of the faith so that you stay on course.

Sound Teachers . . .

Are always ready to remind their students of what they already know. [2 Pet. 1:12a]
Emphasize the basic truths of the Christian life. [2 Pet. 1:12b]
Are in earnest because they know that life is short, so they use their time to serve the Lord. [2 Pet. 1:13–14]
1. Because life is short, live as a pilgrim, focused on the things that are eternal.
2. Because life is short, cultivate a biblical view of death.
3. Because life is short, we must use our remaining time on earth to serve the Lord.
Are diligent to awaken their students to remember the essential truths that will guide them long after the teacher is gone. [2 Pet. 1:15]

Applications

Read the Bible regularly.
Familiarize yourself with the Bible through frequent repetition or use.
Regularly sit under the faithful ministry of the Word.
Read solid books that will help you grow to know Christ better.

Gospel Courage: Fearing Our Father Rather Than Man

Sun, 11 May 2025 15:00:49 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 11, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: We can share the message of the gospel courageously when we remember that fearing our Father in heaven takes away our fear of man.

1. God’s Truth Will Be Made Known [Mt. 10:26–27]

The Command: Don’t Be Afraid of Them [Mt. 10:26a; Prov. 29:25; Ps. 56:11]
The Consideration: Everything Hidden Will Be Made Known [Mt. 10:26b]
- Our Righteous Character Will Be Made Known [1 Cor. 4:5]
- Their Evil Character Will Be Made Known [Lk. 12:1–3]
- The Gospel Message Will Be Made Known [Mk. 4:21–22; Lk. 8:16–17]
The Confidence: Make Christ’s Words Known! [Mt. 10:27; Isa. 40:9; Rom. 1:16]

2. God’s Authority Is Greater Than Man’s [Mt. 10:28]

Don’t Fear Man [Mt. 10:28a; Heb. 9:27; Phil. 1:21; Col. 3:3; Gal. 2:20]
Fear God [Mt. 10:28b; Rev. 20:10–15; Isa. 51:12–13; Acts 5:29; Ps. 27:1]

3. God’s Fatherly Care Is Present in Every Circumstance [Mt. 10:29–31]

His Eye Is on the Sparrow [Mt. 10:29; Ps. 104:29; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 2:19]
He Counts the Hairs of Your Head [Mt. 10:30; Lk. 21:16–19]
He Values You More [Mt. 10:31; Rom. 8:35–39]

Conclusion

Preparing for Persecution

Sun, 04 May 2025 15:00:24 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 4, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus provides the plan, power, perseverance, and pattern to face persecution with courage and hope.

1. The Plan: Commissioned by Christ [Mt. 10:16]

Sheep Among Wolves [Mt. 7:15; 9:36; 10:6; Acts 20:29; Rom. 8:36]
Shrewd as Serpents [Gen. 3:1; Col. 4:5]
Innocent as Doves [Prov. 15:1; Eph. 5:1–2, 15–16; 1 Pet. 4:15–16]

2. The Power: Confident in Christ [Mt. 10:17–20]

The Command: Beware the Wolves [Mt. 10:17a]
The Consequence: Brought Before Authorities [Mt. 10:17b–18a]
The Cause: Because of Christ, to Bear Witness [Mt. 10:18b; Acts 5:40–41]
The Counsel: Be Dependent on the Spirit’s Help [Mt. 10:19–20; 1 Pet. 3:15]

3. The Perseverance: Continuing in Christ [Mt. 10:21–23]

Even Family Will Turn Against You [Mt. 10:21, 35; Mic. 7:6; Jn. 7:5]
Everyone Will Hate You [Mt. 10:22a; Jn. 15:18–19; 1 Jn. 3:13; 2 Tim. 3:12]
Endure to the End [Mt. 10:22b; 24:13; Jn. 8:31; Heb. 3:14; Rom. 5:3–5]
Escape Persecution If You Can [Mt. 10:23; Acts 9:25; 22:25; Dan. 7:13]

4. The Pattern: Conformity to Christ [Mt. 10:24–25]

Student/Teacher [Mt. 10:24a; Lk. 14:27]
Servant/Master [Mt. 10:24b; Jn. 15:20–21]
Head/Members of Household [Mt. 10:25; 5:11–12; 12:24, 27; 1 Pet. 2:19–23]

Conclusion

On Mission from Jesus

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:00:15 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 27, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus sends out his disciples to minister the authority of his kingdom to lost sheep.

1. The Scope of the Mission [Mt. 10:5–6]

A Restricted Mission [Mt. 10:5; 15:24; Jn. 4:22; Rom. 9:4–5]
A Rescue Mission {Mt. 10:6; 9:35–38; Ezek. 34:10–16]
A Repeated Mission [Mt. 28:19; Acts 1:8; 19:9–10; 28:25–28; Rom. 1:16]

2. The Strategy of the Mission [Mt. 10:7–8]

The Message: Preaching the Kingdom [Mt. 10:7; 3:2; 4:17]
The Miracles: Demonstrating through Deeds [Mt. 10:8a; Acts 5:15–16; 8:6]
The Means: Receiving Freely and Giving Freely [Mt. 10:8b; Acts 20:23–25]

3. The Support of the Mission [Mt. 10:9–10]

The Command of Christ [Mt. 10:9–10a; Lk. 22:35–36]
The Principle of Provision [Mt. 10b; Lk. 10:7]
The Policy of Paul [1 Cor. 9:9–18; 2 Cor. 11:7–9; Phil. 4:4–19]
The Mandates for Ministry
- The Gospel Must Be Offered Without Price [2 Cor. 2:17]
- God’s People Must Support God’s Preachers [Gal. 6:6]
- Ministers Must Trust God for Their Support [Mt. 6:25–34]

4. The Significance of the Mission [Mt. 10:11–15]

Bless Those Who Receive You [Mt. 10:11–13]
- The Worthiness of Hospitality [Mt. 10:11; Acts 13:45–46; 1 Pet. 4:9; 3 Jn. 5–8]
- The Blessing of Peace [Mt. 10:12–13, 40–42; 7:6]
Depart from Those Who Reject You [Mt. 10:14–15]
- Shake the Dust Off Your Feet [Mt. 10:14; Lk. 10:11; Acts 18:6]
- Sodom and Gomorrah’s More Tolerable Judgment [Mt. 10:15; Lk. 12:47–48]

Conclusion

Remember Jesus Christ, Risen from the Dead

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:00:38 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Keeping the truths of Christ's resurrection, the gospel’s power, and the hope of eternal glory before us will motivate us to endure all things for his cause.

1. Remember Jesus Christ as the Resurrected King [2 Tim. 2:8]

Jesus: The Risen Savior [Rom. 8:11; Mt. 10:28]
Christ: The Royal Son of David [2 Sam. 7:12–13; Lk. 1:31–33; Jn. 7:42; Acts 17:31; Rom. 1:3–4]
According to Paul’s Gospel [Gal. 1:11–12; Eph. 3:3, 9; 1 Cor. 15:1–19]

2. Remember the Unstoppable Power of the Gospel [2 Tim. 2:9]

Paul’s Suffering [Acts 9:15–16; 2 Tim. 3:10–12; 2 Cor. 11:23–27]
God’s Word Spreading [Heb. 4:12; Isa. 55:10–11; Mt. 16:18; 24:14; Phil. 1:12–14]

3. Remember the Eternal Glory of Salvation for the Elect [2 Tim. 2:10]

The Elected People to Salvation [Acts 13:48; 18:10; Rom. 10:14–15]
- Mistake #1: If there are people chosen before the foundation of the world, then we don’t need to preach or suffer for them to be saved.
- Mistake #2: If we must preach and suffer to persuade lost people to believe in Jesus and be saved, then there can be no eternal election.
The Exclusive Source of Salvation [Mt. 7:13; Jn. 10:9; 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5]
The Eternal Glory of Salvation [Rom. 8:18; 2 Tim. 4:8; 1 Cor. 15:54–58; 2 Cor. 4:16–18]

Conclusion

Parades and Perfume: How Christ's Triumphal Procession Sustains Gospel Ministry

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:00:58 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 13, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: God always leads us in Christ’s triumphal procession in our ministry to spread the gospel.

1. The Pain of Ministry [2 Cor. 2:12–13]

The Problems in Corinth [2 Cor. 1:15–2:11]
The Potential in Troas [2 Cor. 2:12]
The Pressure in Paul [2 Cor. 2:13; 7:5–7]

2. The Procession of Ministry [2 Cor. 2:14a]

Paul’s Thanksgiving [2 Cor. 2:14]
Christ’s Triumph [2 Cor. 2:14]
- View 1: Conquering Soldiers [1 Tim. 4:7–8; Rom. 8:37]
- View 2: Captured Slaves [Col. 2:15; Rom. 6:22]

3. The Perfume of Ministry [2 Cor. 2:14b–16]

The Spread of the Aroma [2 Cor. 2:14b]
- What Is Spread: “The Knowledge of Him”
- Where It’s Spread: “In Every Place”
The Smellers of the Aroma [2 Cor. 2:15]
- God [Eph. 5:2]
- Those Who Are Being Saved [1 Cor. 1:18]
- Those Who Are Perishing [1 Cor. 1:18]
The Success of the Aroma [2 Cor. 2:16a]
- The Aroma of Life Leading to Life
- The Aroma of Death Leading to Death
The Sufficiency of the Aroma [2 Cor. 2:16b; 3:5; 4:7]

4. The Practice of Ministry [2 Cor. 2:17]

Not Peddling for Profit [2 Cor. 2:17a]
But Speaking with Sincerity [2 Cor. 2:17b]

Conclusion

Messengers for the Master

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:00:29 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus selected twelve ordinary sinful men to be his messengers to the lost.

1. The Selection of the Twelve

Jesus Summoned Them as Disciples [Mt. 10:1a; 4:18, 22; 9:9]
Jesus Sent Them as Apostles [Mt. 10:2a; Acts 1:26; Eph. 2:20]
Jesus Strengthened Them with Authority [Mt. 10:1b; 9:35; Lk. 10:17]

2. The Structure of the Twelve

Twelve [Mt. 10:1–2]
Six Pairs [Mk. 6:7]
Three Groups of Four [Mk. 3:16–19; Lk. 6:13–16; Acts 1:13]
A First and a Last [Mt. 10:2, 4]

3. The Stories of the Twelve

Simon Peter [Jn. 1:35–44; Mt. 16:16, 22; 26:33; Lk. 21:31–34; Acts 10:14]
Andrew [Jn. 1:40–42; 6:8–9; 12:20–22]
James the son of Zebedee [Mt. 20:21–22; Mk 3:17; Lk. 9:52–54; Acts 12:2]
John [Jn. 13:23; 19:26; 20:2]
Philip [Jn. 1:43–45; 6:7; 12:20–23; 14:8–10]
Bartholomew (Nathanael) [Jn. 1:45–49]
Thomas [Jn. 11:16; 14:5; 20:24–29; 21:2]
Matthew the tax collector(Levi) [Mt. 9:9]
James the son of Alphaeus (James the Less) [Mk. 2:14; 15:40]
Thaddaeus (Judas the son of James) [Lk. 6:16; Jn. 14:22; Acts 1:13]
Simon the Zealot [Lk. 6:15; Acts 1:13]
Judas Iscariot [Mt. 26:14–56; 27:3–10; Jn. 6:70–71; 12:4–6; 13:2, 29; Acts 1:15–19]

4. The Sins of the Twelve

Ignorance/Dull-Wittedness [Mt. 13:36; 15:15–16; Lk. 18:34; 13:7]
Argumentativeness [Mk. 9:33–35; Mt. 16:5–8]
Little Faith/Unbelief [Mt. 17:14–21]
Pride and Jealousy [Jn. 13:12–17]
Yearning for Power [Mt. 20:20–28]
Overconfidence [Mt. 21:31–35]
Lack of Compassion for the Lost [Lk. 9:51–55]
Out of Step with Jesus [Mt. 19:13–15; 26:6–13]
Worldliness [Mt. 24:1–2; Mk. 13:1–2; Lk. 21:5–6]
Prayerlessness [Mt. 26:36–46]
Cowardice [Mt. 8:26; 14:26; 17:6; 26:56; Mk. 9:32 Lk. 9:45; Jn. 20:19]
Rejection of the Crucifixion and Resurrection [Mt. 16:21–23; Lk. 24:11]

Conclusion

Compassionate Shepherd, Lord of the Harvest

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:00:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 30, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus, as the compassionate Shepherd and Lord of the harvest, calls his disciples to pray for more workers to be sent out into his harvest field.

1. Jesus’ Comprehensive Ministry [Mt. 9:35]

Comprehensive in Scope [Mt. 9:35a]
Comprehensive in Substance [Mt. 9:35b]
- “Teaching in their synagogues”
- “Preaching the good news of the kingdom”
- “Healing every disease and every sickness”

2. Jesus’ Compassionate Vision [Mt. 9:36]

Jesus Saw the Crowds [Mt. 9:36a]
Jesus Felt Compassion [Mt. 9:36b]
Jesus Knew Their Condition [Mt. 9:36c]
- They were distressed and dejected
- They were like sheep without a shepherd [Ezek. 34; Isa. 53:6; Mic. 5:2; Jer. 23:1–6; Jn. 10:7–11]

3. Jesus’ Compelling Diagnosis [Mt. 9:37]

The Opportunity: The Harvest Is Abundant [Mt. 9:37a]
- The Harvest of Wrath [Joel 3:12–14; Mt. 3:12; 13:40; Rev. 14:14–20]
- The Harvest of Souls [Jn. 4:35–38; Rev. 7:9–10]
The Obstacle: The Workers Are Few [Mt. 9:37b]

4. Jesus’ Command to Pray [Mt. 9:38]

Our Role is to Pray [Col. 4:2–4; 1 Cor. 3:5–9]
- Pray Earnestly [Jas. 5:16]
- Pray Confidently [Mt. 7:11]
- Pray Specifically [Lk. 6:12–13; Acts 13:1–3]
- Pray Submissively {Jas. 4:2–3]
His Role is to Send [Jn. 20:21; Rom. 10:13–15; Eph. 4:11]

Conclusion

Responding to the Merciful Son of David

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:00:38 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 23, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is a merciful Savior who is sufficient to meet any need for anyone who has genuine faith in him.

1. The Blind Men Believe: Receiving the Salvation of Jesus’ Power [Mt. 9:27–31]

The Petition [Mt. 9:27]
The Privacy [Mt. 9:28a]
The Probe [Mt. 9:28b]
The Power [Mt. 9:29–30a]
The Prohibition [Mt. 9:30b]
The Proclamation [Mt. 9:31]

2. The Multitude Marvels: Recognizing the Singularity of Jesus’ Power [Mt. 9:32–33]

The Mute Man [Mt. 9:32]
The Messiah’s Miracle [Mt. 9:33a]
The Multitude Marvels [Mt. 9:33b]

3. The Pharisees Blaspheme: Rejecting the Source of Jesus’ Power [Mt. 9:34]

Their Blasphemy [Mt. 9:34]
Their Blindness [Mt. 23:16, 17, 19, 26; 2 Cor. 4:4]

Conclusion: How Will You Respond to Jesus?

Salvation for Desperate People

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:30:40 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to save desperate people who trust in him to restore life.

1. The Leader’s Desperate Request [Mt. 9:18–19]

The Leader’s Request [Mt. 9:18]
- He Came to the Right Person
- He Came with a Respectful Posture
- He Came with a Reliant Perspective
The Lord’s Response [Mt. 9:19]

2. The Woman’s Desperate Reach [Mt. 9:20–22]

The Woman’s Suffering [Mt. 9:20a]
- Suffering Physically [Lk. 8:43]
- Suffering Financially [Mk. 9:26]
- Suffering Socially [Lev. 15:19–27]
The Woman’s Solution [Mt. 9:20b–21]
The Woman’s Salvation [Mt. 9:22]
- The Affection of Jesus
- The Instrument of Faith
- The Healing of the Woman

3. The Dead Girl’s Resurrection [Mt. 9:23–26]

The Mourners [Mt. 9:23]
The Mandate [Mt. 9:24a]
The Mockery [Mt. 9:24b]
The Miracle [Mt. 9:25]
The Message [Mt. 9:26]

Conclusion

The Bridegroom Brings New Life

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:00:43 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 9, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: The bridegroom has come in Jesus to betroth his bride to him in a new and better righteousness. Therefore, let us celebrate our new life in Christ with joy.

A Word About Fasting [Mt. 9:14]

1. The Bridegroom’s Wedding [Mt. 9:15]

A Time to Feast [Mt. 9:15a]
1. The Bridegroom’s Arrival [Isa. 62:6; 54:5; Hos. 2:19–20; 2 Cor. 11:2]
2. The Baptist’s Announcement [Jn. 3:28–30]
A Time to Fast [Mt. 9:15b]
1. Taken away at his death [Isa. 53:8; Jn. 16:19–22; 1 Pet. 1:3–9]
2. Taken away at his ascension [Acts 1:9; Mt. 25:10; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:23]

2. The Tailor’s Shop [Mt. 9:16]

The Old Robe of Pharisaic Righteousness [Mt. 6:1, 16–18; 23:27–28]
The New Robe of Kingdom Righteousness [Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3–13]

3. The Vintner’s Cellar [Mt. 9:17]

Old Covenant Rituals [Gal. 4:8–11; 5:1–6]
New Covenant Realities [Jer. 31:31–34; Heb. 8:13; 2 Cor. 5:17; Phil. 3:7–11]

Conclusion

Jesus Came for Sinners

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:26:37 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to call sinners to himself, so that we might follow him in extending mercy to other sinners.

1. Jesus Calls Sinners [Mt. 9:9]

The Collectors [Mt. 9:9a]
The Call [Mt. 9:9b]
- A Specific Call
- A Sovereign Call
- A Saving Call
- A Summoning Call
The Commitment [Mt. 9:9c]

2. Jesus Associates with Sinners [Mt. 9:10–11]

The Celebrations [Mt. 9:10]
The Company [Mt. 9:10]
The Criticism [Mt. 9:11]

3. Jesus Came for Sinners [Mt. 9:12–13]

The Corrections [Mt. 9:12–13]
- It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
- It is not a sacrifice which God desires, but mercy.
- It is not the righteous whom Jesus calls, but sinners.
The Conclusion
- It means that anyone can come to Jesus.
- It means that you must confess your sin and commit to Jesus.
- It means that we must be merciful to sinners, even as Jesus was merciful to us.

The Authority to Forgive Sins

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:00:52 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 23, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: As the Son of God in human flesh, Jesus Christ has the authority on earth to forgive the sins that have been committed against God for anyone who comes to him in faith.

1. Jesus Declares His Authority to Forgive Sins [Mt. 9:1–2]

The Place [Mt. 9:1]
The Paralytic [Mt. 9:2a]
The Perception [Mt. 9:2b]
The Pronouncement [Mt. 9:2c]
The Pardon [Mt. 9:2d]
The Principles
- We are powerless to save ourselves.
- We are personally saved by faith alone.

2. Jesus Defends His Authority to Forgive Sins [Mt. 9:3–5]

The Scribes’ Accusation [Mt. 9:3]
The Savior’s Questions [Mt. 9:4–5]
- About their evil thoughts
- About the evidence of his authority

3. Jesus Demonstrates His Authority to Forgive Sins [Mt. 9:6–8]

The Retort of the Pardoner [Mt. 9:6]
The Rising of the Paralytic [Mt. 9:7]
The Response of the People [Mt. 9:8]

Conclusion

Availing Ourselves of the Privileges Christ Has Provided

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on February 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Main Idea: If we are to preserve our souls for the day of judgment, we must utilize the privileges Christ has made available to us.

1. Privileges Provided [Heb. 10:19–21]

Since we have PERMISSION to enter the holy places.
Since we have a great PRIEST over the household of God.

2. Practices to Persist In [Heb. 10:22–25a]

Therefore, let us DRAW NEAR
Therefore, let us HOLD FAST
Therefore, let us CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER

3. Pressure to Persevere [Heb. 10:25b]

The DAY is drawing near.

Conclusion

Christ's Absolute Power Over Demons

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 9, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: King Jesus has absolute power over demons, for he is God and Lord—and we need that power to be saved from their attack and serve Christ alone.

1. The Possession by the Demons [Mt. 8:28–29]

The Reception by the Demons [Mt. 8:28]
- Where They Lived
- Who They Lived In
- How They Lived
The Recognition by the Demons [Mt. 8:29]
- They Know Jesus’ Identity
- They Know Their Destiny

2. The Power of Christ [Mt. 8:30–32]

The Pitiful Begging [Mt. 8:30–31]
The Powerful Word [Mt. 8:32a]
The Proof in the Pigs [Mt. 8:32b]

3. The Perspective of the People [Mt. 8:33–34]

The Report of the Men [Mt. 8:33]
The Request of the Town [Mt. 8:34]

Conclusion

What Kind of Man Is This?

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:00:56 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

The Point of the Passage
The Error of Allegory

Big Idea: Jesus Christ, truly man and truly God, is totally obeyed by nature, and therefore he is worthy of our total trust and obedience.

1. Jesus Is Completely Unthreatened [Mt. 8:23–25]

The Setting Sail [Mt. 8:23]
The Sudden Storm [Mt. 8:24a]
The Sleeping Savior [Mt. 8:24b]
The Desperate Disciples [Mt. 8:25]
- Their Plea (“Lord, save us!”)
- Their Plight (“We’re going to die!”)

2. Jesus Can Handle the Disaster [Mt. 8:26]

The Disciples Rebuked [Mt. 8:26a]
- For Their Fear
- For Their Little Faith
The Disaster Rebuked [Mt. 8:26b]

3. Jesus Is Truly Man and Truly God [Mt. 8:27]

The Men Amazed [Mt. 8:27a]
The Men Asked [Mt. 8:27b]
- A Question of Identity (“What kind of man is this?”)
- A Recognition of Authority (“Even the winds and the sea obey him!”)

Conclusion

The Cost of Following Jesus

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:00:49 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 26, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: Counting the Cost of Following Christ

Big Idea: Following Jesus requires us to count the cost, but it is worth it because he is worthy of unconditional allegiance and undivided affection.

1. Following Jesus Comes Before Earthly Comforts [Mt. 8:18–20]

The Strategic Departure [Mt. 8:18]
The Scribe’s Declaration [Mt. 8:19]
- He was respectful (“Teacher”)
- He was resolved (“I will follow you”)
- He was without reservation (“wherever you go”)
The Son of Man’s Destitution [Mt. 8:20; 26:64; Ps. 8:4; Dan. 7:13–14]
- The Provision of the Creatures [Ps. 84:3; 104:17; Mt. 6:26]
- The Poverty of Christ [2 Cor. 8:9; Phil. 2:5–8]
The Significance for Discipleship

2. Following Jesus Comes Before Earthly Relationships [Mt. 8:21–22]

The Excuse Revealed [Mt. 8:21]
- His Priority (“first”)
- His Postponement (“let me go bury my father”)
The Excuse Refuted [Mt. 8:22]
- A Supreme Devotion [Mt. 6:33–34; 10:37; 15:4; 19:9; Lk. 9:60; 14:26]
- A Spiritual Deadness [Mt. 10:39; Eph. 2:16]

Conclusion: Will You Decide to Follow Jesus?

The decision is costly, so it must be carefully considered [Lk. 9:62]
The decision is urgent, so make it soon [Lk. 12:20]
The decision is worth it, so you want to make it [Mt. 13:44]

The Supernatural Healing Ministry of Jesus

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:00:36 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 19, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus’ supernatural healing ministry shows who he is as the Servant-King who came to free us from sin and the consequences of sin.

1. Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law [Mt. 8:14–15]

The Case [Mt. 8:14]
The Cure [Mt. 8:15]
- How It was Effected (“He touched her”)
- How It was Evidenced (“She began to serve him”)

2. Jesus Heals Many [Mt. 8:16]

Jesus’ Healing is Diverse in Its Application [Mt. 8:16]
- “He drove out the spirits with a word.”
- “He healed all who were sick.”
Jesus’ Healing is Unlimited in Its Power [Mt. 8:16]

3. Jesus Heals in Fulfillment of Prophecy [Mt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4–6]

Jesus’ Healing Ministry is Distinct from His Saving Ministry
- Jesus bore our sins on the cross, not our sicknesses [1 Pet. 2:24]
- Healing is a result or benefit of the atonement [Ps. 103:2–3]
- Forgiveness is guaranteed now; healing is guaranteed later [1 Jn. 1:9; Jn. 3:18; Eph. 1:7; Rom. 8:18–24; 2 Cor. 12:9; Rev. 21:4]
Jesus’ Healing Ministry Teaches Us to Avoid Two Mistakes:
- Jesus never heals.
- Jesus always heals.

Conclusion

The Great Faith That Amazed Jesus

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:00:12 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Great faith – a faith that catches our Lord's attention – is a faith that is placed confidently and completely in Jesus’ authority as the Son of God.

1. The Centurion’s Great Faith [Mt. 8:5–9]

A Faith That Recognized His Authority [Mt. 8:5–6]
- The centurion sought Jesus out and came to him
- The centurion called Jesus “Lord”
- The centurion pleaded with Jesus
- The centurion presented the need
A Faith That Was Humbled Before His Person [Mt. 8:7–8a; Lk. 5:8; 7:7]
A Faith That Trusted in His Mere Word [Mt. 8:8b–9; 28:18; Jn. 5:23]

2. The Lord’s Amazed Response [Mt. 8:10–13]

His Words to the Crowd [Mt. 8:10–12]
- A Pronouncement [Mt. 8:10]
- A Prophecy [Mt. 8:11–12]
  1. Nations share in the banquet [Gen. 12:3; Isa. 25:6–9; Rev. 19:9]
  2. “Sons of the kingdom” thrown into the outer darkness [Mt. 13:42, 50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:20]
His Words to the Centurion [Mt. 8:13]

Conclusion

Jesus Is Willing and Able to Make You Clean

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:43:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 5, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is willing and able to make clean anyone who comes to him in faith.

1. He Receives Anyone Who Comes to Him in Faith [Mt. 8:1–2]

The Defilement of Leprosy [Lev. 13:45–46; Lk. 5:12]
The Demonstration of Faith
- He came with confidence
- He came with reverence
- He came with humility
- He came with faith

2. He Is Willing and Able to Make Sinners Clean [Mt. 8:3]

A Compassionate Cleanser [Lev. 5:3; Mk. 1:41; Heb. 4:16]
A Completely Capable Cleanser [Lk. 17:11–19]

3. He Requires Us to Obey His Words and Testify of His Grace [Mt. 8:4]

The Reasons for the Command
- Out of reverence to his Father [Lev. 14:1–32; Deut. 24:8; Mt. 5:17]
- Out of concern for the man himself
- Out of concern for the priests
- Out of concern for his own ministry [Lk. 19:10; Mk. 1:45]
The Response to the Command

Conclusion

My Times in God's Hand

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:39:35 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on December 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Christ the True and Better David: Good Shepherd, Mighty Warrior, Righteous King

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:13:10 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Luke 1:26–33, 67–75 “Christ the True and Better David: Good Shepherd, Mighty Warrior, Righteous King”

Introduction: King David and King Jesus

Jesus is the Son of David [Lk. 1:32, 69; 2 Sam. 7:12–16]
Jesus is the King over God’s People [Lk. 1:33, 70; Isa. 9:6–7]

Big Idea: Jesus is the true and better David, the Great Shepherd-Warrior-King who cares for, protects, delivers, and rules over God’s people, working out all things to God’s glory and their good now and into eternity.

1. Jesus is the Good Shepherd Who Cares for God’s People Tenderly

The King is a Shepherd [1 Sam. 5:1–2; 16:11; 17:15, 20; 2 Sam. 7:8]
The Lord is the Shepherd [Ps. 23]
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd [Ezek. 34:23–24; Mt. 2:1–6; Jn. 10]

2. Jesus is the Mighty Warrior Who Conquers the Enemies of God’s People Victoriously

David’s Victories [1 Sam. 17; 18:5–9; 2 Sam. 7:9–11]
Abraham’s Promise [Gen. 12:3]
Jesus’s Conquest [Lk. 1:68–75]
- The World Is Our Enemy [Jn. 15:18–19; 16:33; 1 Jn. 5:5]
- The Flesh Is Our Enemy [Gal. 5:17; Rom. 8:12–13]
- The Devil Is Our Enemy [1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Jn. 3:8; Rev. 12:10–11; Gen. 3:15; Col. 2:15]
- Death Is Our Enemy [1 Cor. 15:26; 2 Tim. 1:10; 1 Cor. 15:56; Phil. 1:21; Rev. 20:14]

3. Jesus is the Righteous King Who Rules Over God’s People Perfectly

David’s Imperfect Reign
Christ’s Perfect Reign
- Perfect Because His Reign Establishes Justice and Righteousness [Isa. 9:7]
- Perfect Because His Reign Endures Forever [Lk. 1:33; 2 Sam. 7:12–16; Acts 2:29–36]

Conclusion

Christ the True and Better Moses: A Prophet Like Moses

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:00:01 GMT

Sermon preached by Thomas Glenn on December 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the true and better Moses who does not merely speak the Word of God as a faithful prophet, but is the Word made flesh, the faithful Son of God.

1. What the Prophet Is Not [Deut. 18:9–14, 20–22]

Like the People of Canaan [Deut. 18:9–14]
One Who Presumes [Deut. 18:20–22]
- Does he speak in the name of the Lord or the name of another god?
- Does what he predicts actually come to pass?

2. Who the Prophet Is [Deut. 18:15–19]

Someone We Need [Deut. 18:15–17]
- To Hear from God [Deut. 5:22–28]
- To Draw Near to God [Deut. 5:1–5]
Someone Like Moses [Deut. 18:18–19; Num. 12:5–8; Josh. 1:1–2; 24:9–12, 29]
- The Answer of Islam [Isa. 55:11]
- The Answer of Judaism [Jn. 1:21; 7:40–41]
- The Answer of Christianity [Col. 2:16–17; Jn. 1:1–18; 14:6; 2 Cor. 3; Isa. 53; Heb. 3:1–6; Mt. 17:1–7; Acts 3:22–23]

Conclusion: Will You Listen to Jesus?

Christ the True and Better Isaac: The Lord Will Provide the Lamb

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:00:13 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the true and better Isaac who was not just offered up by his father on the mountain but was truly sacrificed for us so that we may live.

1. The Father’s Sacrifice [Gen. 22:1–5]

The Terms of the Test [22:1–2; Ex. 16:4; 17:2, 7; 1 Kgs. 10:1; Jas. 1:3]
The Timing of the Test [22:3–4]
- “Early in the morning”
- “On the third day” [Ex. 19:11; Jon. 1:17; Hos. 6:2; 1 Cor. 15:4]
The Trust in the Tester [22:5; Heb. 11:17–19]

2. The Son’s Submission [Gen. 22:2, 6–9]

The Beloved Son [22:2; Isa. 42:1; Mt. 12:18; 3:17; 17:5]
The Obedient Son [22:6–7; Jn. 19:17]
The Believing Son [22:8]
The Better Son [22:9; Jn. 18:12]

3. The Lord’s Salvation [Gen. 22:10–19]

The Purpose of God Is Served [22:10–12]
The Provision of God Is Discovered [22:13–14; Jn. 8:56]
The Promise of God Is Confirmed [22:15–19; 12:1–3; 15:5; Heb. 6:13–18]

4. The Mountain’s Significance [2 Chr. 3:1; Jn. 1:29; Rom. 8:32]

Conclusion

Christ the True and Better Adam: Adam, Christ, and Justification

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:00:28 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on December 1, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Thank God for His Grace

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:00:32 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 24, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: The triune God saves his people from beginning to end, so thank God for his grace and hold fast to the gospel.

1. Thank God for His Grace [2 Thess. 2:13–14]

The God of Salvation [2:13]
1. The Father Chooses [Eph. 1:4–5; Jn. 15;16]
2. The Son Loves [Gal. 2:20; Mt. 5:44–45; Jn. 3:16; Eph. 5:25–27]
3. The Spirit Sanctifies [1 Cor. 1:2; Thess. 4:3–7]
The Gospel of Salvation [2:14a]
1. The Outward Call of the Gospel [Acts 16:9–10]
2. The Inward Call of God [Jn. 11:43–44; 1 Cor. 1:23–24]
The Goal of Salvation [2:14b; Jn. 17:24; Rom. 8:29–30; 2 Cor. 3:18; Heb. 1:3]

2. Hold Fast to the Gospel [2 Thess. 2:15]

Stand Firm Against False Teaching [2 Thess. 1:10, 12]
Hold Fast to True Teaching [2 Pet. 1:3]

Conclusion

Surviving the Final Storm of God's Judgment

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:10:36 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: The Conclusion to Jesus’ Sermon

The Contextual Location of These Words
The Christ-Centered Relation of These Words
The Compelling Obligation of These Words

Big Idea: To survive the final storm of God’s judgment, build your life wisely on the rock of hearing Jesus’ words and acting on them, instead of the sand of hearing and not acting on them.

1. The Similarities of the Builders [Mt. 7:24–27]

Both Hear the Words of Jesus
Both Build Houses
Both Houses Are Tested

2. The Difference of the Foundations [Mt. 7:24–27]

The Rock: Wise Man Hears and Acts on Jesus’ Words
- Salvation: Trusting Jesus [Rom. 10:17; 1 Cor. 3:7; Mt. 16:16–18]
- Sanctification: Obeying Jesus [Jas. 1:21–25; Jn. 14:15: 15:10, 14]
The Sand: Foolish Man Hears and Doesn’t Act on Jesus’ Words
- Cosmetic: Too Concerned About Appearances [Mt. 6:1]
- Clock: Too Much in a Hurry [Lk. 6:48–49; Mt. 13:18–23]
- Cost: Too Demanding [Mt. 10:37–39; 16:24—25]
- Christ: Rejects the Rock [1 Pet. 2:7; Rom. 9:30–33]

3. The Results of the Storm [Mt. 7:25, 27]

The House That Stands [Prov. 10:25; 12:7; 14:11]
The House That Collapses [Ps. 1:5–6; Ezek. 13:13–14; Lk. 12:16–21]

4. The Response of the Crowd [Mt. 7:28, 29]

An Astonished Response [Mt. 7:28]
An Authoritative Reason [Mt. 7:29]

Conclusion: What Are You Building on to Survive the Final Storm?

False Professors: Those Jesus Never Knew

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:56:36 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: Self-Deception and Judgment Day

A Day in Which All People Will Stand Before God [2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11–15]
A Day in Which the Lord Will Make Ultimate Distinctions [2 Tim. 1:12; Mt. 25]
A Day in Which Many Will Be Surprised [Mt. 24:36–44; 1 Thess. 5:1–4]

Big Idea: Entering the kingdom of heaven depends not on merely professing faith in Jesus, nor on merely doing things for Jesus, but solely on being known by Jesus.

1. Not Through Merely Professing Faith in Jesus [Mt. 7:21]

True Faith is More Than a Right Profession [Rom. 10:9–13; Jas. 2:14–26]
True Faith is Evidenced by a Life of Obedience [Lk. 6:46; Eph. 2:8–10]

2. Not Through Merely Doing Things for Jesus [Mt. 7:22]

Prophesying in His Name [Mt. 10:1–8; Num. 23; Jn. 6:70–71; 11:51–52]
Casting out Demons in His Name [Acts 19:13–16; 2 Cor. 11:14]
Working Miracles in His Name [Mt. 24:24; 2 Thess. 2:9]

3. But Through Being Known by Jesus [Mt. 7:23]

The Declaration of Judgment [Mt. 25:41; Ps. 6:8]
- “I Never Knew You”
- “Depart from Me, You Lawbreakers”
The Declaration of Salvation [Mt. 25:34; Gal. 4:8–9]
- Knowing and Being Known by Jesus (Faith) [Jn. 6:28–29; 10:14–15, 17:3; Phil. 3:8–11; 2 Tim. 2:19]
- Doing the Will of the Father (Repentance) [1 Cor. 6:9–11; 1 Jn. 2:3–6]

Conclusion: What Are You Trusting to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven?

False Prophets: Recognized by Their Fruit

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:16:40 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: The Most Dangerous People in the World

Big Idea: Be on guard against false prophets, for they are wolves in sheep’s clothing whose fruit proves them to be false.

1. Why Should We Be on Guard Against False Prophets? [Mt. 7:15]

They Are Deceptive [Mt. 24:11, 24; 2 Cor. 11:13–15]
They Are Dangerous [Ezek. 22:27–28; Acts 20:28–31]

2. How Can We Recognize False Prophets? [Mt. 7:16–18]

The Tree and Its Fruit [Mt. 7:16–18]
- One’s True Nature Determines the Fruit One Will Bear [Mt. 7:16–17]
- One Cannot Produce Fruit Contrary to One’s True Nature [Mt. 7:18]
The Test of Their Fruit [Mt. 7:16]
- Their Confession (doctrinal test) [1 Jn. 4:1–6; 1 Tim. 1:3–7; 6:3–5]
- Their Conduct (ethical test) [2 Tim. 3:5; Tit. 1:10–16]
- Their Converts (influential test) [Mt. 15:14; 2 Tim. 4:3; 2 Pet. 2:1–3]

3. What Is the Destiny of False Prophets? [Mt. 7:19–20]

Their Punishment [Mt. 7:19; cf. 3:10]
The Principle [Mt. 7:20; 12:33–37]

Conclusion: Listen to the True Prophet, Follow the Good Shepherd, Abide in the True Vine!

Why the Reformation Matters

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:51:48 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on October 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Key Idea: The Reformation matters because it recovered the gospel, summed up in the "Five Solas."

Introduction

1. Sola Scriptura: The gospel is revealed by Scripture alone.

2. Solus Christus: The gospel is centered on Christ alone.

3. Sola Gratia: The gospel is believed and received by grace alone.

4. Sola Fide: The gospel is received by faith alone.

5. Soli Deo Gloria: The gospel results in glory to God alone.

Enter Through the Narrow Gate

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:36:55 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Key Command: Enter through the narrow gate that is Jesus, for its road alone leads to life in the kingdom of heaven.

1. Two Gates

Wide
Narrow

2. Two Roads

Broad
Difficult

3. Two Destinations

Destruction
Life

4. Two Groups

Many
Few

Conclusion

The Golden Rule

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:22:33 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 13, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus commands us in every circumstance to treat people the same way we want them to treat us, in accordance with God's word and for God's glory.

1. Why Does Jesus Give the Golden Rule?

The Summary Purpose [Mt. 5:17–7:12]
The Scriptural Purpose [Mt. 22:37–40; Rom. 13:8–10; Gal. 5:13–14]
1. The Golden Rule is not a substitute for the rest of Christianity.
2. The Golden Rule is not a subjective situational ethic.
The Salvation Purpose [Gal. 2:19–21; 2 Cor. 5:14–15]
1. The Golden Rule is not the gospel.
2. The Golden Rule cannot be kept perfectly in this life.
The Sanctifying Purpose [Eph. 4:32–5:2]
1. The Golden Rule cannot be fulfilled in your own strength.
2. The Golden Rule is not ultimately directed at self-interest.

2. What Does the Golden Rule Require of Us?

The Golden Rule requires us to put away our natural thinking.
1. "Do to others as they do to you" (retaliation)
2. "Do to others so that they will do to you" (manipulation)
3. "Do to others before they do to you" (persecution)
The Golden Rule requires us to consider how others think and feel.
1. We must reflect on how our neighbors ought to be treated.
2. We must remind ourselves that we have a duty of justice.
3. We must deal with others according to their circumstances.
The Golden Rule requires us to be proactive in our love.
1. We must be proactive in caring for those with physical needs.
2. We must be proactive in caring for each other's spiritual needs.

Conclusion

Encouragements to Pray to Our Heavenly Father

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:42:52 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 6, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: We have a heavenly Father who is eager to hear us, to help us, and can be counted on to give us what is good.

1. We Have a Father Who Is Eager to Hear Us [Mt. 7:7]

He Invites Us to Pray
- Ask
- Seek
- Knock
He Makes Promises to Us When We Pray
- It Will Be Given to You
- You Will Find
- The Door Will Be Opened to You

2. We Have a Father Who Is Eager to Help Us [Mt. 7:8]

Everyone Who Asks Receives
- This Asking Presupposes Knowledge [Jn. 14:13–14; 15:7]
- This Asking Presupposes Faith [Mt. 21:21–22; Jas. 1:5–8]
- This Asking Presupposes Desire [Mt. 6:10; Jas. 4:2–3]
God’s Answer Always Meets Our Need [1 Jn. 5:14]

3. We Have a Father Who Can Be Counted on to Give Us What Is Good [Mt. 7:9–11]

Illustration 1: Bread/Stone [Mt. 7:9]
Illustration 2: Fish/Snake [Mt. 7:10]
Application: Evil/Good Father [Mt. 7:11]
- We Can Trust God’s Goodness Because He Has Already Made Us His Children [Jn. 1:12–13; Rom. 8:14–17]
- We Can Expect Good Gifts From God [Ps. 84:11; Jas. 1:17]
  - God’s Kingdom [Mt. 6:33; Lk 12:32]
  - God’s Righteousness [Mt. 6:33; 2 Pet. 1:3–8]
  - God’s Spirit [Lk. 11:13; Rom. 8:26–27; Gal. 5:22–23]
  - God Himself [Jer. 29:13; Ps. 42:1–2]

Conclusion

Jesus and Judging

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:18:46 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Because God alone is the perfect and ultimate Judge, we must reflect his glory by being just and merciful judges, not hypocritical and harsh judges.

1. Should We Judge Others? [Mt. 7:1–2]

The Prohibition [Mt. 7:1; Jas. 2:12–13; 4:11–12]
- What Jesus Doesn’t Prohibit
  1. Not condemning law courts
  2. Not suspending assessments of spiritual condition [Mt. 7:6]
- What Jesus Does Prohibit: Judging Harshly, Severely, Mercilessly
  1. Be careful of judging people’s hearts [1 Cor. 4:4–5]
  2. Be careful of judging out of an evil attitude [1 Pet. 4:8]
  3. Be careful of judging without all the information [Prov. 18:13, 17]
The Principle [Mt. 7:2; 5:7; 6:14–15; Rom. 2:1–3; 14:10—13; 2 Cor. 5:10]

2. Where Should Judgment Begin? [Mt. 7:3–5]

Step 1: Take the Beam of Wood Out of Your Own Eye [Mt. 7:3–5a]
- We must regularly examine ourselves and our sins [2 Cor. 13:5]
- We must ask other disciples to help us see our sins [Prov. 27:6]
- We must confess and forsake anything that blinds us [1 Jn. 1:8–9]
Step 2: Take the Splinter Out of Your Brother’s Eye [Mt. 7:5b]
- From a Humble Heart [1 Cor. 10:12–13]
- In a Spirit of Gentleness [Gal. 6:1–2; Jas. 5:19–20]

3. When Should We Stop Sharing the Gospel with Others? [Mt. 7:6]

We must discern who is open to the gospel and who is obstinate in their rejection of the gospel [Mt. 7:6; Exod. 22:31; Deut. 14:8; 2 Pet. 2:22]
We must take care to guard the gospel in witness and in life [Mt. 10:11–15; Lk. 23:3, 9; Acts 13:44–51; 18:5–6]
- Giving comfort to those who are actually without hope [1 Thess. 4:13]
- Being unequally yoked with those who reject the gospel [2 Cor. 6:14]
- Thinking that all will respond to the gospel alike [Mt. 13:1–23]
- Changing the gospel to make it palatable for those rejecting it [Gal. 1–2]

Conclusion

Don't Worry, Be Holy: How Trusting Our Father Frees Us from Anxiety

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:34:06 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Don’t worry about your life, but trust your heavenly Father to provide everything you need as you seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

1. Pacify Idolatrous Worry with Faith-Filled Worship [Mt. 6:25–30]

Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:25]
Considerations [Mt. 6:25–30]
- Worry is a worship issue [Mt. 6:25a]
- Worry has a wrong view about what life is [Mt. 6:25b]
- Worry undermines the value God places on us [Mt. 6:26–30]
- Worry doesn’t accomplish anything [Mt. 6:27]
- Worry reveals a sad poverty of faith [Mt. 6:30]

2. Pursue God’s Kingdom and Righteousness [Mt. 6:31–32]

Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:31]
Considerations [Mt. 6:32]
- Worry is a worldly pursuit [Mt. 6:32a]
- Worry doubts our heavenly Father’s all-knowing care [Mt. 6:32b]
Cure: Seek First God’s Kingdom and Righteousness [Mt. 6:33]

3. Pause Tomorrow’s Troubles [Mt. 6:34]

Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:34a]
Considerations
- God is sovereign and holds tomorrow in his hands [Mt. 6:34b]
- God provides everything we need for today [Mt. 6:34c; cf. v. 33]

Conclusion

Eyes and Hearts on the Master

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:28:33 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Our eyes train our hearts to treasure and serve a master.

1. Where Is the Treasure Your Heart Is Seeking? [Mt. 6:19–21]

Be Careful of Where Your Treasures Reside [Mt. 6:19]
Be Committed to Treasures That Remain [Mt. 6:20; 1 Pet. 1:3–4]
- Endure Persecution [Mt. 5:11–12]
- Practice Heart Righteousness [Mt. 6:1, 4, 6, 18]
- Love Your Enemies [Lk. 6:35]
- Make Disciples [Lk. 16:9]
- Give Sacrificially [Lk. 12:32–33]
- Serve Others [Mt. 10:42]
Be Concerned About What Your Treasures Reveal [Mt. 6:21]
- Where Your Trust Is [Mt. 6:25–34]
- Who Your Treasure Is [Mt. 6:24; 1 Cor. 4:5]

2. What Vision Are Your Eyes Seeing? [Mt. 6:22–23]

Healthy Vision: Full of Light [Mt. 6:22; Prov. 22:9; Eph. 1:18; 2 Cor. 4:3–6]
Bad Vision: Full of Darkness [Mt. 6:23; Dt. 15:9; Jn. 3:19–21]

3. Who Is the Master You Are Serving? [Mt. 6:24]

Exclusive Love [1 Tim. 6:9–10]
Absolute Loyalty [Rom. 1:25; 6:15–23]

Conclusion

Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus teaches his disciples a pattern for prayer to our Father in heaven that seeks his glory and our good.

1. The Entreating Preface of the Prayer [Mt. 6:9]

What Is Prayer? (“Therefore, you should pray like this”)
- Not informing God, but transforming us [Mt. 6:7–8]
- Not listening to God, but talking to him
- Not a mantra to chant, but a model to follow
Who Is It That We Pray To? (“Our Father in heaven”)
- Authority [Ps. 90:2; 115:3]
- Intimacy [Ps. 103:8–14; Rom. 8:14–15]

2. The Eternal Petitions of the Prayer [Mt. 6:9b–10]

His Name Be Honored as Holy [Mt. 6:9b; Ps. 138:2; Jn. 12:27–28]
His Kingdom Come [Mt. 6:10a]
- His Kingdom Came and Is Growing [Mt. 4:17, 23; 13:31–32]
- His Kingdom Is Coming and Will Be Consummated [Mt. 25:31–34]
His Will Be Done [Mt. 6:10b; 26:39, 53; Jn. 4:34; 6:38; Heb. 1:7; 12:22]
- Decretive Will: What God Plans to Do
- Revealed Will: What We Ought to Do – Fully, Gladly, Immediately

3. The Everyday Petitions of the Prayer [Mt. 6:11–15]

Our Daily Provision [Mt. 6:11, 25–34; Exod. 16; 2 Thess. 3:10; Phil. 4:12–13]
Our Daily Pardon [Mt. 6:12, 14–15]
- Vertical Forgiveness [Ps. 130:3–4; Mt. 20:28; 1 Jn. 1:8–9]
- Horizontal Forgiveness [Mt. 18:21–35; Eph. 4:32]
Our Daily Protection [Mt. 6:13; 26:41; 1 Pet. 5:8–9; 1 Cor. 10:13; Jas. 1:13]

Conclusion

Heart Righteousness or Hypocrisy? Living for an Audience of One

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:03:20 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 1, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: True righteousness proceeds from the heart and lives for God’s glory; any other kind of ‘righteous’ deed is hypocrisy.

1. The Summary Command Not to Practice Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:1]

Who Are You Living For? God vs. People
What Are You Living For? Future vs. Present Rewards

2. The Specific Cases of Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:2–18]

Give for the Glory of the Father [Mt. 6:2–4]
- An Example to Avoid [Mt. 6:2]
- An Instruction to Follow [Mt. 6:3–4a]
- A Reward to Seek [Mt. 6:4b]
Pray for the Praise of the Father [Mt. 6:5–15]
- An Example to Avoid (Part 1) [Mt. 6:5]
- An Instruction to Follow (Part 1) [Mt. 6:6a]
- A Reward to Seek (Part 1) [Mt. 6:6b]
- An Example to Avoid (Part 2) [Mt. 6:7–8]
- An Instruction to Follow (Part 2) [Mt. 6:9–13]
- A Reward to Seek (Part 2) [Mt. 6:14–15]
Fast to Focus on the Father [Mt. 6:16–18]
- An Example to Avoid [Mt. 6:16]
- An Instruction to Follow [Mt. 6:17–18a]
- A Reward to Seek [Mt. 6:18b]

3. The Saving Cure for Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:19–21]

Be Careful of Where Your Treasures Reside [Mt. 6:19]
Be Committed to Treasures that Remain [Mt. 6:20]
Be Concerned About What Your Treasures Reveal [Mt. 6:21]

Conclusion

Loving Your Enemies Like God Loves

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:48:43 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: When we love our enemies, we show ourselves to be children of God that look and love like him.

1. Who Are My Enemies?

What the Pharisees Taught [Mt. 5:43; Lk. 10:29; Lev. 19:17–18, 33–34]
What Jesus Taught
- Those Who Persecute You [Mt. 5:44]
- Those Who Are Evil and Unrighteous [Mt. 5:45]
- Those Who Don’t Love You [Mt. 5:46]
- Those Who Are Outside Your Spiritual Family [Mt. 5:47]

2. What Does It Mean to Love My Enemies?

What It Does Not Mean [Exod. 23:4–5; Prov. 25:21–22; Ps. 139:19–22]
- Personal Animosity vs. Public Justice [Rom. 13:1–5; Rev. 6:9–11]
- Righteous Anger & Radical Love [Ps. 5:4–6; 11:5; Jn. 3:16, 36]
What It Does Mean
- Pray for Them [Mt. 5:44]
  1. For God to Forgive Them [Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60]
  2. For Peace with Them [Rom. 12:18]
- Provide for Them [Mt. 5:45; Lk. 6:27; Exod. 23:4–5; Rom. 12:20–21]
- Greet Them [Mt. 5:47]

3. Why Should I Love My Enemies?

To Be Like Our Heavenly Father [Mt. 5:45, 48]
To Be Unlike the World [Mt. 5:46–47]

4. How Can I Love My Enemies?

Love Your Enemies by Looking to the Reward [Mt. 5:46; Heb. 10:32–35]
Love Your Enemies by Remembering God’s Love for You [Rom. 5:8–10]

Conclusion

Confessions

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:06:20 GMT

Sermon preached by Thomas Glenn on August 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Main Point: God loves broken sinners.

Twelve Points of Application [Psalm 51]

1. Appeal to God's proven mercy.

2. See your stain.

3. Do not shrug off your guilt.

4. Know whom you have transgressed.

5. See the extent of your corruption.

6. Dwell on the truth, not lies.

7. Trust that the Lord can make you clean.

8. Trust that the Lord can make you happy again.

9. Know your sin is a barrier to God.

10. Earnestly desire a new heart.

11. Fear abandonment.

12. Trust God to uphold your willing spirit.

Retaliation in Love

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:34:25 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 11, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to suffer for sinners so that we can renounce retaliation and instead love those who do evil against us.

1. What Were the Pharisees Teaching About Retaliation? [Mt. 5:38]

The Design of the Law: “Lex Talionis” [Ex. 21:23–25; Lev. 24:10–23]
- Discouraging People from Seeking Personal Revenge [Gen. 34]
- Administering Justice Through the Courts [Dt. 19:15–19]
- Ensuring Penalties for Crimes Are Just and Proportionate [Dt. 19:21]
- Putting the Fear of God in People [Dt. 19:20; Rom. 13:1–4]
The Distortion of the Law: Unlawful Expansion to Personal Vengeance

2. What Did Jesus Teach About Retaliation? [Mt. 5:39–42]

The Summary Command [Mt. 5:39a]
- Negatively Stated: Don’t Resist the One Who Is Evil
- Positively Stated: Renounce Your Desire for Revenge & Extend Love
The Specific Examples
- Your Human Dignity [Mt. 5:39b; Exod. 22:2]
- Your Legal Property [Mt. 5:40; 1 Cor. 6:7]
- Your Civil Liberty [Mt. 5:41]
- Your Financial Generosity [Mt. 5:42; 2 Thess. 3:10]

3. How Can We Guard Our Hearts from the Desire for Retaliation?

Rest in God’s Final Judgment of Evildoers [Rom. 12:17–21]
Recognize Your Own Evil Against God and Others [Mt. 5:37; 7:11]
Remember Often How Christ Responded to Evil [Isa. 50:6; Mt. 26:67–68; 27:27–44; Lk. 23:34; 1 Pet. 2:19–24]

Conclusion

I Swear to Tell the Truth

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:14:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to turn dishonest liars into trustworthy truth-tellers who are so true to our words that the need for oaths disappears.

1. Reject Deceptive Practices with Oaths and Honesty [Matthew 5:33]

The Purpose of Oaths [Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2; Dt. 23:21]
1. Calling God to Witness
  1. To Strengthen a Statement (“Assertory”)
  2. To Strengthen a Promise (“Promissory” e.g., vows)
2. Promoting Honesty & Faithfulness Among His People [Eccl. 5:4–7]
The Perversion of Oaths [Mt. 23:16–22]

2. Recognize God’s Sovereignty Over All Things [Matthew 5:34–36]

The Examples of Oaths in Scripture
1. God [Gen. 22:16–17; Ps. 110:4; 132:11; Lk. 1:73; Acts 2:27–31; Heb. 6:17]
2. Jesus [Mt. 26:62–63]
3. Paul [Rom. 9:1; 2 Cor. 1:23; 1 Thess. 2:10]
The Extent of God’s Sovereignty
1. Over Heaven
2. Over Earth
3. Over Jerusalem
4. Over You

3. Resist the Evil One by Only Speaking Truth [Matthew 5:37]

The Occasion for Oaths
The Sincerity of Our Speech [Jas. 5:12]
The Evidence of Evil [Jn. 8:44]
The Fine for Our Failure [Mt. 12:36–37]
The Grace of the Gospel [Jn. 14:6]

Conclusion

Jesus' View of Divorce and Remarriage

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:00:16 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to purify and preserve biblical marriage in a culture of unbiblical divorce.

1. What Were the Pharisees Teaching About Divorce & Remarriage? [Matthew 5:31]

Rabbi Shammei’s View: Divorce only for unchastity
Rabbi Hillel’s View: Divorce for trivial offenses

2. What Did Jesus Say About Divorce & Remarriage? [Matthew 5:32]

God’s design is for permanent commitment in marriage.
Jesus opposes divorce on demand.
Unbiblical divorce complicates sin; it doesn’t cure it.
Remarriage after an unbiblical divorce constitutes adultery.
Sexual immorality destroys the marriage bond and is a biblical ground for divorce.

3. How Should We Address Common Issues in Divorce & Remarriage?

What if there’s abuse or abandonment? [1 Cor. 7:15–16]
What if you have biblical grounds for divorce?
What if you’ve been divorced for a biblical reason? [1 Cor. 7:39]
What if you’re in a really hard marriage but don’t have biblical grounds for divorce?
What if you’ve been divorced for a non-biblical reason and have not been remarried yet?
What if you’ve been divorced for a non-biblical reason and have already remarried?
What if you’ve been divorced and are struggling to forgive?
What can you do to preserve and promote biblical marriage?

Conclusion

Looks Can Kill: Fighting Lust at All Costs

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:52:52 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to purify our desires so that we may prefer his good design in this life and God himself in the life to come.

1. The Disastrous Deed of Adultery [Matthew 5:27]

Adultery Disobeys God’s Gracious Command [Exod. 20:14; Deut. 5:18]
Adultery Distorts God’s Good Design [Gen. 2; Ezek. 16; 23; Eph. 5:22–33]
Adultery Despises God’s Governing Authority [Mt. 19:4–6; Heb. 13:4]

2. The Dangerous Desire of Lust [Matthew 5:28]

Lust Is a Prompted Looking that Ignites the Heart
Lust Is a Prolonged Looking that Looks and Looks Again
Lust Is a Purposeful Looking that Intends to Covet What Is Not Yours
Lust Is a Pernicious Looking that Preys to Feast on Someone Else

3. The Drastic Devotion to Purity [Matthew 5:29–30]

Resort to Christ to be Made Alive [Heb. 9:14]
Realize the Eternal Destiny for Allegiance to Sin [Mt. 5:29–30]
Reflect on the Temporal Consequences of Sin in Advance [Prov. 5:11–14]
Remove Access to Sources of Temptation [Prov. 5; 7]
Reduce Your Flesh’s Appetite [Prov. 23:1–3; 1 Pet. 2:11]
Renew Your Affections with the Gospel [Ps. 37:4]
Resist the Temptation to Fight Alone [Jas. 5:16]
Rehearse the Promises of God’s Admiration [Mt. 5:8]
Remember That If You Do Sin, You Have an Advocate [1 Jn. 2:2]

Conclusion

Homicidal Hearts, Radical Reconciliation

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:49:37 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Malicious anger is so evil—and God’s judgment so certain—that we must do all in our power to end it and pursue reconciliation with God and others.

1. Diagnosing Our Homicidal Hearts [Matthew 5:21–22]

The Traditional Teaching of the Law Regarding Murder [Mt. 5:21]
The Authoritative Teaching of Jesus Regarding Anger [Mt. 5:22]
- Anger is a matter of the heart
- Anger is a universal human condition
- Anger is a matter of life and death
- Anger is revealed in our words
- Anger reveals a heart of pride

2. Demonstrating Radical Reconciliation [Matthew 5:23–26]

Regarding Worship [Mt. 5:23–24]
- Reconciliation is the only resolution to a heart of anger
- Reconciliation with a brother or sister takes priority over worship
Regarding a Legal Situation [Mt. 5:25–26]
- Reconciliation must be made with adversaries
- Reconciliation must be made with God [Mt. 18:21–35; Lk. 12:57–59]
  1. The debt we owe the Judge
  2. The payment Christ has made
  3. The legal advice we must heed: settle out of court!
    - Abandon all claims of self-righteousness
    - Admit your guilt
    - Accept the Mediator

Conclusion

Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:49:42 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus came to fulfill the law so that we can enter into his kingdom.

1. The Fulfillment of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:17]

The Law is Not Abolished in Jesus [Mt. 5:17a]
- The Law as Covenant is Abolished [Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:13; Mt. 11:13]
- The Law as Scripture is Authoritative [2 Tim. 3:16]
The Law is Fulfilled in Jesus [Mt. 5:17b]
- In His Person [Jn. 5:39]
- In His Precepts/Teaching [Mt. 24:35]
- In His Perfect Obedient Life (Active Obedience) [Mt. 3:15; Rom. 5:19]
- In His Penal Substitutionary Death (Passive Obedience) [Ps. 22:1]
- In His People [Rom. 8:4]

2. The Fullness of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:18–19]

The Perfection of the Law [Mt. 5:18]
The Permanence of the Law [Mt. 5:18]
The Priority of the Law [Mt. 5:19]

3. The Focus of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:20]

The Scribes and the Pharisees’ Inferior Righteousness [Mt. 5:20a]
Six Antitheses of External vs. Internal Righteousness [Mt. 5:21–48]
Entering the Kingdom [Mt. 5:20b]
- Location in Christ’s Saving Righteousness
- Demonstration of Surpassing Righteousness

Conclusion

Christ's Difference-Making Disciples in the World

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:26:39 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 30, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Two Ditches to Avoid: Isolation and Compromise

Big Idea: Christ calls his disciples to make a lasting difference by being salt and light in the world for the glory of God.

1. Different in Our Persecution from the World [Matthew 5:11–12]

Why Persecution Comes [Mt. 5:11]
- Because of Righteousness [2 Tim. 3:12]
- Because of Christ [Mt. 10:25; 24:9; Jn. 15:18–21; 16:2]
Why We Rejoice in Persecution [Mt. 5:12]
- Your Reward is Great in Heaven [Heb. 10:32–35; 11:24–26; 12:2]
- You’re in Company with the Prophets [Mt. 23:29–35; Heb. 11:36–38]

2. Different in Our Preservation of the World [Matthew 5:13]

A Tasteful Metaphor [Mt. 5:13a]
- Preserving Force [Mt. 24:21–22]
- Providing Flavor [Job 6:6–7; Col. 4:6]
A Terrible Danger [Mt. 5:13b]

3. Different in Our Protection for the World [Matthew 5:14–16]

Two Revealing Metaphors
- City on a Hill [Ps. 121:1–2]
- Lamp in a House [Jn. 8:12; Eph. 5:8; Col. 1:13; Rev. 2:5; Phil. 2:15]
Two Illuminating Purposes
- Exposing Danger & Evil [Acts 2:40; Eph. 5:6–14]
- Shining the Way & Producing Good Works [Mt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12–13]

Conclusion

Living Your Blessed Life Now

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:38:13 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 23, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: As prophet and sage, Jesus offers and invites us into the way of being in the world–repentant disciples who resemble God–that will result in our true and full blessing now and in the age to come.

1. The Blessedness of Revelation [Matthew 5:1–2]

A Deliberate Distinction: Crowds & Disciples
An Authoritative Ascent: New Moses
A Striking Structure: Commendation, Character/Condition, & Comfort
A Blessed Balance: Present Assurance & Future Hope

2. The Blessedness of Repentance [Matthew 5:3–6]

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs [Mt. 5:3]
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted [Mt. 5:4]
Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth [Mt. 5:5]
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled [Mt. 5:6]

3. The Blessedness of Resemblance [Matthew 5:7–12]

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy [Mt. 5:7]
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God [Mt. 5:8]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God [Mt. 5:9]
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs [Mt. 5:10–12]

Conclusion

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:44:15 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: The Sermon on the Mount reveals the supreme authority of Jesus over all teachers, drives us to faith in him as the one who fulfills the law of God on our behalf, and teaches us what it means to be a citizen of Christ’s kingdom.

1. The Study of the Sermon

Four Wrong Ways to Read the Sermon
- The Liberal Way
- The Legalistic Way
- The Lutheran Way
- The Last-Days Way
Four Reasons to Study the Sermon
- It shows us the absolute necessity of the new birth.
- It indicates the way to blessing for Christians.
- It shows us the way to please our heavenly Father.
- It points us to the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. The Shape of the Sermon

The Setting [Mt. 4:23–25; 9:35–38]
The Structure
- Step 1: Ascending and Descending [Mt. 5:1–2; 7:28–8:1]
- Step 2: Blessings and Warnings [Mt. 5:3–16; 7:13–27]
- Step 3: The Law and the Prophets [Mt. 5:17–20; 7:12]
- Step 4: Six Words [Mt. 5:21–48; 6:19–7:11]
- Step 5: Three Words About Worship [Mt. 6:1–18]
- Summit: The Lord’s Prayer [Mt. 6:9–13]
The Substance
The Center

3. The Seriousness of the Sermon

The Options are Exclusive [Mt. 7:13–14]
The Fruit is Evident [Mt. 7:15–23]
The Consequences are Eternal [Mt. 7:24–27]

Conclusion

The Good News of the Kingdom

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:35:45 GMT

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the promised king who brings the light and power of the kingdom, reversing the effects of sin and death for all who follow him forever.

1. The Dawning of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:12–17]

The Prisoner [Mt. 4:12a]
The Place [Mt. 4:12b–13]
The Prophecy [Mt. 4:14–16]
The Preaching [Mt. 4:17]

2. The Disciples of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:18–22]

The Character of the Disciples [Mt. 4:18, 21]
The Call of the Disciples [Mt. 4:19, 21]
The Commitment of the Disciples [Mt. 4:20, 22]

3. The Demonstration of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:23–25]

The Pattern of Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:23]
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Healing
The People’s Response to Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:24–25]
The Proof of Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:23–24]

Conclusion

Temptation and Triumph

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:00:13 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus triumphed over Satan’s temptations, so we can fight temptation in the power of him who defeated it.

1. The Context of the Temptations [Matthew 4:1–2]

The Preface (“this is my beloved Son” [Mt. 3:17])
The Prompting (“led up by the Spirit”)
The Place (“into the wilderness”)
The Period (“fasted forty days and forty nights”)
The Purpose (“to be tempted by the devil”)
- Could Jesus Have Sinned? Peccability vs. Impeccability [Heb. 4:15]
- Temptation from Within vs. Temptation from Without [Jas. 1:12–15]
The Patterns (Adam [Gen. 3:1–7], Israel [Dt. 8:2])

2. The Content of the Temptations [Matthew 4:3–10]

The Test of Provision [Mt. 4:3–4; cf. Dt. 8:3; Mt. 7:9]
The Test of Presumption [Mt. 4:5–7; cf. Ps. 91:11–12; Dt. 6:16; Mt. 27:40]
The Test of Power [Mt. 4:8–10; cf. Dt. 6:13; Mt. 16:23; 28:18; Rev. 11:15]

3. The Conquest of the Temptations [Matthew 4:11]

The Devil’s Defeat [Mt. 12:28–29]
The Angels’ Assistance [Mt. 26:53]
The Savior’s Sufficiency
- A Model to Follow [1 Cor. 10:13; Jas. 4:7]
- A High Priest to Help Us [Heb. 2:17–18; 4:14–16]
- A Redeemer to Rest In [2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 5:8–11]

Conclusion

Finding Hope When All Hope Is Lost

Sun, 26 May 2024 16:00:53 GMT

Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on May 26, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

1. The Realities of Suffering in the Life of the Saints

The saint is no stranger to suffering and despair.
The suffering of the saint is by the hand of the Lord.

2. The Reason for the Saints to Hope

The Love of God
The Compassion of God
The Faithfulness of God

3. The Remedy for Despair

Renew Your Mind
Remember God

Conclusion

The Baptism of Jesus

Sun, 19 May 2024 14:52:10 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 19, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: King Jesus, the Son anointed by the Spirit and approved by the Father, came to cleanse sinners.

1. Jesus’ Association with Sinners [Matthew 3:13–15]

Jesus’ Request [Mt. 3:13]
John’s Reluctance [Mt. 3:14; cf. 3:11]
Jesus’ Response [Mt. 3:15; 2 Cor. 5:21]

2. Jesus’ Anointing by the Holy Spirit [Matthew 3:16]

The Spirit’s Deity [Gen. 1:2]
The Spirit’s Dovelike Descent [1 Sam. 16:13; Isa. 11:1–2; 61:1; 64:1]

3. Jesus’ Approval from the Father [Matthew 3:17]

The Father’s Affiliation to Him [Ps. 2:7]
The Father’s Affection for Him [Isa. 42:1]

Conclusion

Preparing People for Jesus

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:32:39 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction

Big Idea: Prepare for King Jesus by repenting of your sins and relying on Christ alone for salvation from judgment.

1. The Preparatory Prophet [Matthew 3:1–6]

His Milieu [Mt. 3:1]
His Message [Mt. 3:2]
His Mission [Mt. 3:3]
His Manner [Mt. 3:4]
His Multitudes [Mt. 3:5]
His Ministry [Mt. 3:6]

2. The Presumptuous Pretenders [Matthew 3:7–10]

Their Poisonous Religion [Mt. 3:7]
Their Proof of Repentance [Mt. 3:8]
Their Presumptuous Reliance [Mt. 3:9]
Their Pending Wrath [Mt. 3:10]

3. The Powerful Purifier [Matthew 3:11–12]

The Coming King’s Distinguished Position [Mt. 3:11a]
The Coming King’s Double Purification [Mt. 3:11b]
The Coming King’s Dividing Process [Mt. 3:12]

Conclusion: Are You Ready for the Coming King?

A King's Selfish Cruelty and a King's Fulfillment of Scripture

Sun, 05 May 2024 16:41:22 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 5, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Introduction

Main Point: Jesus fulfills the story of Scripture, and trusting Jesus transforms our story.

Types of Predictive Prophecy: Verbal and Typical

The Exodus of Egypt: A Story of Sonship [Matthew 2:13–15]
The Ravaging of Ramah: A Story of Suffering [Matthew 2:16–18]
The Name of Nazareth: A Story of Scorning [Matthew 2:19–23]
The Grace of Golgotha: A Story of Salvation [Matthew 27:9, 38–54]

Conclusion

A King Worth Worshiping

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:31:47 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus Christ is the true king, so worship him alone.

1. The Visitors [Matthew 2:1–2]

2. The False King [Matthew 2:3–4]

3. The Promise [Matthew 2:5–6]

4. The Conspiracy [Matthew 2:7–8]

5. The Worship [Matthew 2:9–12]

Conclusion

God Is With Us to Save Us

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:55:44 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man, and he has come to save his people from their sins.

1. The Agonizing Dilemma [Matthew 1:18–19] A. The Grievous Discovery [Mt. 1:18] B. The Gracious Decision [Mt. 1:19] 1) Public Disgrace 2) Private Divorce

2. The Angelic Dream [Matthew 1:20–23] A. The Properties Jesus Assumes [Mt. 1:20] B. The People Jesus Saves [Mt. 1:21] C. The Prophecy Jesus Fulfills [Mt. 1:22] D. The Personal Identity Jesus Bears [Mt. 1:23]

3. The Appropriate Decision [Matthew 1:24–25] A. Joseph’s Response B. Our Response 1) Reject 2) Receive

Jesus' Royally Broken Family

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:35:56 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction: Why Begin with a Genealogy?

Main Point: You and I would do well to let Jesus run our lives because he's the rightful King who fulfills God’s gracious promises.

1. The Pattern of the Genealogy: Jesus’ True Family [Matthew 1:1, 16–17]

A. This Family History Is Salvation History [Mt. 1:1] B. This Family History Is Structured History [Mt. 1:17] C. This Family History Is Supernatural History [Mt. 1:16]

2. The Purpose of the Genealogy: Jesus’ Royal Family [Matthew 1:2–16]

A. Jesus Is the King Who Will Rescue All Peoples Everywhere [Mt. 1:2–6] B. Jesus Is the King Who Will Rule His People Eternally [Mt. 1:7–11] C. Jesus Is the King Who Will Redeem His People from Exile [Mt. 1:12–16]

3. The People in the Genealogy: Jesus’ Broken Family [Matthew 1:2–16]

A. Women Are Welcomed B. Outsiders Are Welcomed C. Sinners Are Welcomed

4. Conclusion: Jesus Is the King! Will You Join His Family?

The King and His Kingdom

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:22:21 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

Introduction: Was Jesus a Religious Inventor?

The Setting of Matthew’s Gospel

A. Author: Matthew the Apostle, eyewitness to Jesus

B. Age: Pre-70 AD

C. Audience: Largely Jewish readers

D. Aim: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of David and long-predicted Messiah, who has brought the kingdom of God to earth; therefore, repent, believe, and spread the gospel of his kingdom to all peoples.

The Structure of Matthew’s Gospel

Discourse: “When Jesus had finished saying . . .” [7:28; 11:1; 13:53; 19:1, 26:1]

Narrative: “From then on Jesus began to preach/point out . . .” [4:17, 16:21]

The Story of Matthew’s Gospel

1. The King’s Arrival [1:1–4:25]

A. His Birth [1:1–2:23]

B. His Entry into Public Ministry [3:1–4:25]

2. The King’s Authority [5:1–9:38]

A. Discourse 1: The Sermon on the Mount [5:1–7:29]

B. Narrative 1: The Authenticating Miracles [8:1–9:38]

3. The King’s Agenda [10:1–12:50]

A. Discourse 2: The Commissioning of the Twelve [10:1–42]

B. Narrative 2: The Mission of the King [11:1–12:50]

4. The King’s Adversaries [13:1–17:27]

A. Discourse 3: The Kingdom Parables [13:1–52]

B. Narrative 3: The Kingdom Conflict [13:53–17:27]

5. The King’s Administration [18:1–23:39]

A. Discourse 4: The Kingdom Citizens [18:1–35]

B. Narrative 4: The Kingdom Ministry [19:1–23:39]

6. The King’s Atonement [24:1–28:15]

A. Discourse 5: The Olivet Discourse [24:1–25:46]

B. Narrative 5: The Crucifixion and Resurrection [26:1–28:15]

7. The King’s Assignment [28:16–20]

The Significance of Matthew’s Gospel

K – King and Kingdom

I – Inside and Outside

N – New and Old

G – Gathering and Going

Counterfactual History and the Christian's Hope

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:23:34 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 31, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

If Christ Is NOT Raised: 7 Hopeless Consequences of a Dead Christ [1 Corinthians 15:12–19, 29–32]

1) The Gospel Is Empty [1 Cor. 15:13–14)

2) The Witnesses Are Liars [1 Cor. 15:15–16]

3) We Are Still in Our Sins [1 Cor. 15:17]

4) Deceased Believers Are Lost for Good [1 Cor. 15:18]

5) Baptism Is Meaningless [1 Cor. 15:29]

6) Suffering Is Pointless [1 Cor. 15:30–32]

7) We Should Be Pitied More Than Anyone [1 Cor. 15:19]

But Christ IS Raised: 2 Hope-Filled Consequences of a Risen Christ [1 Corinthians 15:20–28]

1) Christ’s Resurrection Guarantees Our Resurrection [1 Cor. 15:20–22]

2) Christ’s Resurrection Guarantees God’s Reign Over All [1 Cor. 15:23–28]

Application [1 Corinthians 15:33–34]

A. Non-Christian: Hope in Christ!

B. Christian: Despair Produces Debauchery, but Hope Produces Holiness

The Blessing and the Curse

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:03:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 24, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: All who rely on the works of the law are cursed, but all who rely on the cross of Christ are blessed.

1. All Who Rely on the Works of the Law Are Cursed [Gal. 3:10–12]

A. The Perfection of the Law [Gal. 3:10; cf. Deut. 27:26; Jas. 2:8–11]

B. The Principle of the Law [Gal. 3:11; cf. Hab. 2:4; Gal. 3:6; 2:16]

C. The Problem of the Law [Gal. 3:12; cf. Lev. 18:5; Phil. 3:8–9]

D. The Penalty of the Law [Deut. 28; Num. 6:24–26]

2. All Who Rely on the Cross of Christ Are Blessed [Gal. 3:13–14]

A. The Payment of the Curse [Gal. 3:13; cf. Deut. 21:23]

B. The Purpose of the Cross [Gal. 3:14]

C. The Personal Application through Faith [Gal. 3:11, 14]

The Parable of the Unjust Judge

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:28:22 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on March 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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The Lesson: Those of Christ's kingdom, who do not lose heart, persist in prayer – it's evidence of their faith.

1. The Backstory: The Coming of the Kingdom [Luke 17:20–37]

2. The Concluding Question: Will He Find Faith on the Earth? [Luke 18:1–8]

Vain Opposition to the Lord's Anointed

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:19:47 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: The Lord laughs at the mutiny of mankind and will judge the wicked through his sovereign Son; so, repent of your rebellion and take refuge in him.

1. The Insurrection of the Plotting Peoples [Ps. 2:1–3]

A. Their Anger [Ps. 2 :1]

B. Their Anarchy [Ps. 2:2]

C. Their Announcement [Ps. 2:3]

2. The Indignation of the Laughing Lord [Ps. 2:4–6]

A. His Amusement [Ps. 2:4]

B. His Anger [Ps. 2:5]

C. His Announcement [Ps. 2:6]

3. The Installation of the Sovereign Son [Ps. 2:7–9]

A. His Position [Ps. 2:7]

B. His Possession [Ps. 2:8]

C. His Power [Ps. 2:9]

4. The Invitation of the Pleading Preacher [Ps. 2:10–12]

A. His Commands [Ps. 2:10–11]

1) Wise up! [Ps. 2:10]

2) Worship! [Ps. 2:11]

B. His Conclusion [Ps. 2:12]

Two Ways to Live

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:25:44 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: There are only two ways to live: God’s way and man’s way. There is the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. Choose the wicked way, and you’ll find death and judgment. Follow God’s way, and you’ll find joy and life.

1. A Distinct Delight [Ps. 1:1–2]

A. Where His Happiness Does Not Lie: The Way of the Wicked [Ps. 1:1]

1) Shameful Counsel/Advice

2) Sinful Conduct/Acts

3) Scoffing Company/Allegiance

B. Where His Happiness Does Lie: The Law of the Lord [Ps. 1:2]

1) Its Authoritative Source

2) Its Arresting Sweetness

3) Applications:

i. Your Habits Affect Your Heart

ii. Your Counsel Reveals Your Convictions

iii. Your Holiness Fuels Your Happiness

2. A Distinct Durability [Ps. 1:3–4]

A. The Fruitful Tree [Ps. 1:3]

1) Planted [Eph. 2:8–9]

2) Producing [Mt. 7:20; Gal. 5:22–23; 3:2–5]

3) Persevering [Jn. 15:1–8; Mk. 4; Jas. 1:25; Jude 1:24]

4) Prospering [Gen. 39:3, 23; Josh. 1:8; 1 Cor. 15:58]

B. The Frail Chaff [Ps. 1:4; Isa. 64:6]

3. A Distinct Destiny [Ps. 1:5–6]

A. The Two Ways to Live and Die [Ps. 1:5–6; Matt. 7:13–14]

B. The Identity of the Blessed Man [Heb. 10:9; Lk. 2:52; Mk. 7:37; Lk. 22:42; 9:51; Mt. 26:24; 1 Jn. 4:14]

Choose Today to Worship the Lord

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:12:54 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  Choose today to worship the Lord, for unlike the false gods of the world, he is always faithful to his covenant promises.

1. Reviewing Covenant History [Josh. 24:1–13]

A. The Gracious Call [Josh. 24:1–4a]

  B. The Miraculous Deliverance [Josh. 24:4b–7]

  C. The Faithful Preservation [Josh. 24:8–10]

  D. The Powerful Conquest [Josh. 24:11–13]

2. Renewing Covenant Commitment [Josh. 24:14–28]

  A. The Choice [Josh. 24:14–18]

    1) A God-Fearing Worship [Josh. 24:14a]

  2) A God-Exclusive Worship [Josh. 24:14b]

  3) A God-Confident Worship [Josh. 24:15]

  B. The Caution [Josh. 24:19–21]

  C. The Confirmation [Josh. 24:22]

  D. The Command [Josh. 24:23–24]

  E. The Ceremony [Josh. 24:25–28]

3. Recording Covenant Faithfulness [Josh. 24:29–33]

  A. The Faithful Servants [Josh. 24:29–33]

  B. The Faithful Savior [1 Cor. 15:21–28]

Cling to the Lord Your God!

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:59:05 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Cling to the Lord your God, for his promises are always fulfilled, whether they are blessings for obedience or judgment for disobedience.

1. An Example to Follow [Josh. 23:1–2]

A. The Setting [Josh. 1:1]

B. The Summons [Josh. 1:2]

2. An Encouragement to Embrace [Josh. 23:1–5]

A. Past Grace [Josh. 23:1–4]

B. Future Grace [Josh. 23:5]

3. An Exhortation to Obey [Josh. 23:6–13]

A. The Standard of Obedience [Josh. 23:6]

B. The Separation of Obedience [Josh. 23:7, 12–13; 2 Cor. 6:14–7:1]

C. The Singularity of Obedience [Josh. 23:8, 11]

D. The Strength of Obedience [Josh. 23:9–10; Exod. 14:14; Deut. 1:30]

4. An End to Avoid [Josh. 23:14–16]

A. The Promise of God [Josh. 23:14–15]

B. The Punishment of God [Josh. 23:15–16; Heb. 10:26–31]

C. The Provision of God [Gal. 3:13; 1 Cor. 6:9–11]

An Altar of Remembrance, an Unforgettable Altercation

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:05:55 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 11, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Because the Lord faithfully keeps his promises, God’s people must preserve faithfulness to the Lord in true obedience, true worship, and true unity.

1. True Obedience: The Duty of Persevering Faithfulness [Josh. 22:1–8] A. Faithfulness Commended [Josh. 22:1–3; Josh. 1:12–18] B. Faithfulness Commanded [Josh. 22:4–5; Deut. 6; Matt. 22:34–40] C. Faithfulness Commissioned [Josh. 22:6–9; 1 Cor. 15:58]

2. True Worship: The Danger of Past Failure [Josh. 22:9–20] A. Faithfulness Endangered [Josh. 22:9–12; Lev. 17:8–9; Deut. 12:1–14] B. Faithfulness Exhorted [Josh. 22:13–20; Num. 25; Josh. 7; 1 Cor. 5]

3. True Unity: The Demonstration of Persistent Fidelity [Josh. 22:21–34] A. Faithfulness Confessed [Josh. 22:21–23] B. Faithfulness Concerned [Josh. 22:24–25] C. Faithfulness Committed [Josh. 22:26–29; Eph. 2:12–13] D. Faithfulness Celebrated [Josh. 22:30–31] E. Faithfulness Confirmed [Josh. 22:32–34; 1 Cor. 12:3; Eph. 4:1–6]

Priests, Pasturelands, and Promises

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:20:20 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Introduction

Big Idea: The Lord gives what he promises, so trust and teach his word faithfully.

1. The Divine Promise Claimed [Josh. 21:1–3] A. The Faithful Request [Josh. 21:1–2; Gen. 34; 49:5–7; Num. 35:1–8] B. The Faithful Response [Josh. 21:3; Jas. 1:5; Phil. 4:6–7; Matt. 6:9–13]

2. The Divine Promise Received [Josh. 21:4–42] A. The General Summation [Josh. 21:4–8] 1) Standing for the Lord [Exod. 32:26–29] 2) Separated for the Lord [Exod. 13:1–2; Num. 3:11–13; 8:14–22] 3) Serving the Lord [Deut. 33:8–11] 4) Scattered by the Lord B. The Specific Description [Josh. 21:9–42; cf. Num. 3–4] 1) Aaron (Priestly Duties) [Josh. 21:9–19; Num. 3:1–13] 2) Kohath (Holy Objects) [Josh. 21:20–26; Num. 4:1–20] 3) Gershon (Curtains & Coverings) [Josh. 21:27–33; Num. 4:21–28] 4) Merari (Tabernacle Supports) [Josh. 21:34–40; Num. 4:29–33] 5) Summary of Provision [Josh. 21:41–42; 1 Cor. 9:13–14] C. The New Covenant Application 1) Constructive Discipline Outweighs Corrective Discipline [Mal. 2:7] 2) Priesthood of Believers Teach [1 Pet. 2:9; Col. 3:16; Rom. 15:14] 3) Pastors Train & Teach [Eph. 4:11–12]

3. The Divine Promises Fulfilled [Josh. 21:43–45] A. The Lord Gave His People Land [Josh. 21:43; Gen. 12:7; Heb. 11:8–10] B. The Lord Gave His People Rest [Josh. 21:144a; Deut. 12:9–10; Heb. 4:8–11] C. The Lord Gave His People Victory [Josh. 21:44b; Deut. 7; 1 Cor. 15:57]

Justice and Mercy in the City of Refuge

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:54:17 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  The God who justly condemns the criminal is also the God who provides refuge for all who seek his mercy.

1. The Provision of Mercy [Josh. 20:1–3] A. The Precept [Josh. 20:1–2; Ex. 21:12–14; Num. 35; Deut.4:41–43; 19:1–13] B. The Purpose [Josh. 20:3]    1) Refuge for the Perpetrator    2) Refuge from the Punisher [go’el hadam, “family redeemer of blood”]

2. The Process of Justice [Josh. 20:4–6] A. The Preliminary Hearing [Josh. 20:4a] B. The Protective Custody [Josh. 20:4b–5] C. The Proper Trial [Josh. 20:6; Deut. 19:15–21] D. The Prolonged Stay [Josh. 20:6] E. The Priest’s Death [Josh. 20:6; Heb. 2:17] F. The Principles for Today    1) Motives Matter [Deut. 19:4–6; 1 Sam. 16:7]    2) Legal Representation Matters [Gen. 9:5–6; Deut. 19:11–21; 1 Cor. 5]    3) The State is God’s Avenger of Wrath [Rom. 13:1–5]    4) The Church Reflects God’s Wisdom, Mercy, & Justice [Deut. 4:5–6; Mt. 5:13–16; Eph. 3; 1 Pet. 2:9–12; Rom. 12:19–21]

3. The Personal Accessibility [Josh. 20:7–9] A. Selecting the Cities [Josh. 20:7–8] B. Summarizing the Consequences [Josh. 20:9]    1) Refuge for Those Who Run [Heb. 6:17–18]    2) Retribution for Those Who Refuse [2 Thess. 1:5–10]

By Faith He Received What God Promised

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:50:03 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: If you would receive God’s promised inheritance, follow God completely.

1. The Poignant Reminder [Josh. 14:6–9] A. His Promised Inheritance [Josh. 14:6; Gen. 15:19; Deut. 1:34–36] B. His Past Faithfulness [Josh. 14:7–8; cf. Num. 13–14] C. His Perspective of Faith [Josh. 14:9]

2. The Progress Report [Josh. 14:10–11] A. He’s Been Spared [Josh. 14:10] B. He’s Been Strengthened [Josh. 14:11; Isa. 40:31; Ps. 84:5–7; 1 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 4:11; Eph. 3:16]

3. The Profound Request [Josh. 14:12] A. His Demand [Josh. 14:12a] B. His Drive [Josh. 14:12b] C. His Dependence [14:12c]

4. The Precious Results [Josh. 14:13–15] A. Receiving the Land [Josh. 14:13–15a; 15:13–19; Isa. 62:1–4; Rev. 2:17] B. Resting from War [Josh. 14:15b; Mt. 11:28; Rev. 14:9–13; Heb. 6:11; 10:35]

The Inheritance of God's People

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:09:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus gives an inheritance to his people who join him in conquering the Promised Land.

1. Israel’s Inheritance A. Dividing the Inheritance [13:1–7; 14:1–5; 19:51] 1) Divinely Divided (by lot) 2) Graciously Given (as an inheritance) 3) Proportionally Distributed (by tribe) 4) Equally Allotted (by clan) B. Responding to the Inheritance 1) Positive Responses a. The East’s Compensation [13:8–33] b. Caleb’s Commitment [14:6–15; 15:13–19] c. The Levites’ Contentment [13:14, 33; 14:3–4; 18:7] d. The Daughters of Zelophehad’s Claim [17:3–6; cf. Num. 27:1–11] 2) Negative Responses a. Israel’s Compromise [15:63; 16:10; 17:12–13] b. Joseph’s Complaint [17:14–18] c. The Seven’s Complacency [18:1–10] d. Dan’s Control [19:47]

2. Christ’s Inheritance A. The Old Testament Hope [Ps. 2:7–8; cf. Acts 4:25] B. The New Testament Fulfillment [Heb. 1:1–4; Rev. 11:15]

3. Our Inheritance A. The Old Testament Hope [Ps. 37:9, 11, 18, 22, 29, 34] B. The New Testament Fulfillment [Mt. 5:5; Rom. 4:13; 8:17; Eph. 1:11–14]

An Inventory of Grace

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:13:23 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: In faithfulness to his promises, God will conquer every one of his enemies through his servants to give his people an inheritance in the land with him.

Structure: Summarizing the Stat Sheet A. The First Half Led by Moses [Josh. 12:1–6] B. The Second Half Led by Joshua [Josh. 12:7–24]

1. The Faithfulness of God Should Be Trusted

2. The Goodness of God Should Be Remembered

3. The Victories of God Should Be Anticipated

Looking to Jesus

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:45:26 GMT

Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on December 31, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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4 Questions:

1. Who is Jesus? The Christ, the Son of God

2. Why did he come? To die on the cross and save us from our sins

3. What is he like? Tough & Tender (A Lion and a Lamb)

4. How should we respond to him? Repent/believe the gospel. Take up your cross and folow him.

Application: "And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone" (1 Thess. 5:14).

Lost: Repent and Believe Idle: Look to the Lion Discouraged: Look to the Lamb Weak: Receive help from the strong

Prince of Peace

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 23:03:03 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the eternally reigning King who secures our peace with God and guards us in the freedom he has won for us.

1. What Is Peace and Why Do We Need It? A. Defining Peace [Num. 6:24–26; Jgs. 8:9] 1) Not merely lack of conflict or a subjective feeling 2) But objective wholeness & harmony in the wake of victory B. Dimensions of Peace 1) Vertical/Spiritual 2) Internal/Psychological 3) Horizontal/Social 4) Global/Material C. Disobedience, Division, Destruction, Disease, Death, Disaster

2. Why Is Jesus the Prince of Peace? A. Jesus the Prince 1) Shoulders the Burden of Government [Isa. 9:6] 2) Shatters the Yoke of the Oppressor [Isa. 9:4] 3) Sustains His Expanding Dominion [Isa. 9:7] B. Jesus the Prince of Peace 1) Isaiah’s Anticipation a. The Davidic King, Messiah [Isa. 2:4; 11:6; 35:5–6; 61:1–3] b. The Suffering Servant [Isa. 42:1–4; 53:5] 2) Jesus’s Arrival a. His Birth [Lk. 1:79; 2:13–14] b. His Life [Lk. 4:16–21; 7:50; Mk. 5:34; Jn. 14:27; 16:33] c. His Death [Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:14–17] d. His Resurrection [Lk. 24:36; Jn. 20:19, 21, 26] e. His Session [Ga. 5:22; Phil. 4:7; Col. 3:15; 2 Thess. 3:16] f. His Return [Isa. 66:17; Rev. 21–22]

3. How Do We Live in the Kingdom of Peace? A. Peace with God [Rom. 5:1–2] B. Peace with Self [Isa. 26:3; Rom. 15:13] C. Peace with One Another [Matt. 5:9; Rom. 12:16–18]

Eternal Father

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:04:03 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the Eternal Father who will never abuse or abandon his children, but will instead love, protect, and provide salvation for all who trust in him forever.

1. The Eternal Glories of Jesus 1) He Exists as Eternal Creator [Isa. 57:15; 40:28; Jn. 1:1–3, 30; 8:58; Rev. 1:8] 2) He Rules Over an Eternal Kingdom [Ps. 72:17; Isa. 9:6–7; Lk. 1:31–33] 3) He Demonstrates an Eternal Character [Heb. 13:8] 4) He Mediates an Eternal Covenant [Heb. 13:20–21] 5) He Exercises an Eternal Power [Deut. 33:27; 1 Tim. 6:15–16] 6) He Maintains an Eternal Presence [Mt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5–6] 7) He Ministers with an Eternal Encouragement [2 Thess. 2:16–17] 8) He Comforts with an Eternal Peace [2 Thess. 3:16] 9) He Gives His People Eternal Life [Isa. 45:17; Jn. 3:16; 14:19; 17:3] 10) He Conquers His Enemies with Eternal Judgment [Mt. 18:8; 25:46]

2. The Fatherly Glories of Jesus 1) His Sovereign Creation [Deut. 32:6; Isa. 64:8; Jn. 1:2] 2) His Glorious Revelation [Jn. 1:18; 14:6–11] 3) His Federal Representation [Rom. 5:12–21; 1 Cor. 15:22, 47–49] 4) His Saving Redemption [Isa. 63:16; Ex. 4:22–23; Deut. 1:30–31] 5) His Loving Substitution [Jn. 10:11, 17–18; 15:13] 6) His Tender Compassion [Ps. 103:13; Isa. 63:7–9; Lk. 7:13; 15:20; Mt. 9:36] 7) His Gracious Adoption [Heb. 2:13; Gal. 4:4; Jn. 1:12–13; 14:18; Rom. 8:14–17] 8) His Faithful Provision [Mt. 6:25–33; Rev. 21:6–7] 9) His Strong Protection [Ps. 68:5; Jn. 10:28–30] 10) His Disciplining Instruction [Deut. 8:5; Heb. 12:5–11]

3. Our Response to Jesus as Eternal Father A. Delight in Him B. Draw Near to Him C. Display Him D. Depend on Him

Mighty God

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:50:03 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 10, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus is the Mighty God himself in flesh, victoriously at war against all his enemies, providing strength to his people until final victory is fully realized.

1. The Attributes of this Mighty God in Scripture A. The Mighty God Is Entirely Free [Gen. 1:1; Exod. 3:14; Isa. 44:6] B. The Mighty God Is All-Powerful [Isa. 10:21; 11:4; 40:12] C. The Mighty God Reigns Supremely [Isa. 46:9–11] D. The Mighty God Is Perfectly Good [Ps. 34:8–10]

2. The Arrival of this Mighty God in Flesh A. The Uniqueness of His Glorious Identity 1) Truly God [Jn. 1:1–14; 12:41; 20:25; Rom. 9:5; Tit. 2:13; Heb. 1:3; 2 Pt. 1:1] 2) Truly Man [1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 2:14–18; 5:7] B. The Extensiveness of His Mighty Work 1) Mighty in Creating All Things [Jn. 1:3; Col. 1:16] 2) Mighty in Sustaining the Universe [Heb. 1:3; Col. 1:17] 3) Mighty in Governing All of Nature [Lk. 8:25; Mt. 14:33; Jn. 2:11] 4) Mighty in Ruling Over Satan and His Demons [Mk. 1:24, 27; Jas. 2:19] 5) Mighty in Healing the Sick [Lk. 8:46–48; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor. 2:7–9] 6) Mighty in Dying for Our Sins [Mt. 26:53; Mk. 14:62; Jn. 19:11; 1 Cor. 1:18] 7) Mighty in Triumphing Over Death [Rom. 1:4; 1 Cor. 15:54–58] 8) Mighty in Saving Sinners [Zeph. 3:17; Matt. 11:27; 24:14; 16:18; Jn. 10:16] 9) Mighty in Interceding for His People [Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 Jn. 2:1] 10) Mighty in Conquering at the End of History [Rev. 7:14; 2 Thess. 2:7]

3. The Applications of this Mighty God to Our Lives A. His Grace Is Inexhaustible [Jas. 4:6] B. His Love Is Unchanging [Jer. 31:3] C. His People Have a Peculiar Hope [Eph. 3:20] D. Our Lives Are Unsinkable [Ps. 73:26]

Wonderful Counselor

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:11:49 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

1. The Context of this Ancient Prophecy [Isaiah 9:1–7] A. Three Christmas Comforts 1) Glory Instead of Gloom [Isa. 9:1] 2) Light Instead of Darkness [Isa. 9:2] 3) Joy Instead of Distress [Isa. 9:3] B. Three Glorious Grounds 1) The Oppression Will End [Isa. 9:4] 2) The War Will Cease [Isa. 9:5] 3) The Child Will Be Born [Isa. 9:6–7] a. Who He Will Be [Isa. 9:6] b. What He Will Do [Isa. 9:7]

2. The Fulfillment of this Glorious Promise [Matt. 4:12–17] A. The Revelation of Jesus B. The Repentance of Jesus’ People

3. The Meaning of this Royal Title [Isa. 9:6] A. Wonderful [Josh. 3:5; Judg. 13:8; Ps. 78:12; Isa. 25:1; 28:29] B. Counselor [Ps. 147:5; Isa. 11:1; Matt. 9:4; 12:42; 22:46; 1 Cor. 1:23; Col. 2:3]

4. The Applications of this Wonderful Counselor A. We Can Trust Him Implicitly B. We Can Embrace His Word Fully C. We Can Pray Dependently D. We Can Repent Deeply E. We Can Suffer Meaningfully F. We Can Worship Reverently

Why Be Thankful for the Love of God?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:37 GMT

Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on November 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Scriptures: John 11:1–6; 17:24; 2 Corinthians 12:7–9)

1. The Love of Jesus in John 11:1–6 Three Things:

Jesus chose to let Lazarus die He was motivated in this by his zeal for God's glory This motivation is love

2. A Definition of the Love of God

God's love is his doing whatever needs to be done, at whatever cost, so that we will see and be satisfied with the glory of God in Jesus Christ.

Three Things:

Love did not take away the thorn Love had something more important to give The all-satisfying grace and power of God is more important to give

3. The American Definition of Love

4. Clues That We Are to Make Much of God

The pleasures of you being made much of leave you uneasy

You are designed to be satisfied with divine splendor, not self

5. Glimpses of Jesus

Mercy & Might An Indestructibly Joyful Savior Power & Authority Wisdom & Knowledge

6. Would you want to be in heaven if Jesus were not there?

The Last Battle

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:07:38 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Because God has won the battle through Jesus and promised victory in the end, we can confidently wield the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, which will invite conflict from God’s enemies but bring peace to God’s people.

1. God Is All-Powerful [Joshua 11:1–6] A. The Enemy’s Coalition & Cavalry [Josh. 11:1–5] B. The Lord’s Comforting Command [Josh. 10:6; John 16:33]

2. God Fights for His People [Joshua 11:7–9] A. Sovereign Assurance and Surprise Attack [Josh. 11:7–8] B. Hamstringing Horses and Divine Dependence [Josh. 11:9; Ps. 20:7–8; 33:7]

3. God Conquers His Enemies [Joshua 11:10–20] A. Joshua’s Complete and Long Victory [Josh. 11:10–18] B. Stubborn Hostility and Sovereign Hardening [Josh. 11:19–20; Rom. 1; 9]

4. God Saves Through Jesus [Joshua 11:21–23] A. Joshua Believed God Implicitly [Josh. 11:6–7] B. Joshua Obeyed God Entirely [Josh. 11:9, 12, 15, 23] C. Joshua Destroyed the Enemy Completely [Josh. 11:21–22] D. Joshua Gave the Inheritance Graciously [Josh. 11:23]

The Lord Is a Warrior

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:55:26 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: The Lord is a warrior, so escape defeat and judgment by sharing in the victory God has won for his people through Jesus.

1. The Summons to War [Joshua 10:1–7] A. Canaan’s Coalition [Josh. 10:1–5; Gen. 14] B. Gibeon’s Cry [Josh. 10:6] C. Israel’s Covenant-Keeping [Josh. 10:7]

2. The Sovereign Warrior [Joshua 10:8–15] A. The Balance of Battle [Josh. 10:8–11] B. The Power of Prayer [Josh. 10:12–15]

3. The Slaughter of the Wicked [Joshua 10:16–43] A. Slaughtering the Five Kings [Josh. 10:16–27] B. Slaughtering the Southern Kings [Josh. 10:28–39] C. Summary Statement [Josh. 10:40–43] D. Seeing Rightly: Five Biblical Lenses 1) The Patience God Shows [Gen. 15:16] 2) The Depravity God Abhors [Lev. 18:2–3] 3) The Instrument God Uses [Deut. 9:5] 4) The Strangeness of God’s Judgment [Isa. 28:21] 5) The Warfare God Wins [Gen. 3:15; Ps. 110:1; Heb. 10:13]

4. The Significance for Christian Warfare A. Israel’s history shows that they—and we—need God to win the battle. B. Jesus Christ defeated Satan, sin, and death through his death and resurrection for us. [Col. 2:15; 1 Cor. 15:25–27] C. Those who refuse to repent and continue in their rebellion will not escape God’s righteous wrath. [Rev. 16:21] D. Christ has already won the battle; let’s go fight. [Rom. 16:20] E. The one who wins the victory gets the glory.

God's Faithful Mercy to Liars and Self-Reliers

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:54:15 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: God has mercy on people who don’t deserve mercy. He is faithful to keep his covenant promises to faithless people. So, receive his mercy and reflect his faithfulness.

1. Fight [Joshua 9:1–2] A. The First Response [Josh. 5:1] B. The Fight Response [Josh. 9:1–2]

2. Fraud [Joshua 9:3–13] A. Gibeon’s Deception [Josh. 9:3–6; Deut. 20:10–16] B. Israel’s Suspicion [Josh. 9:7] C. Joshua’s Interrogation [Josh. 9:8] D. Gibeon’s Affirmation [Josh. 9:9–13]

3. Failure [Joshua 9:14–15] A. God’s Counsel Neglected [Josh. 9:14; Num. 27:18–21; Prov. 3:5–6] B. Gibeon’s Covenant Established [Josh. 9:15]

4. Faithfulness [Joshua 9:22–27] A. Israel’s Faithfulness [Josh. 9:16–21; 2 Sam. 21:1–9] B. Joshua’s Faithfulness [Josh. 9:22–27; Ps. 84:10] C. God’s Faithfulness [Josh. 11:18–20; Neh. 3:7; 7:25]

Conquest and Commitment

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:33:53 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  God must be worshiped and obeyed as the source of every victory and blessing.

1. The Clarity of God’s Word [Joshua 8:1–2] A. A Word of Comfort [Josh. 8:1] B. A Word of Direction [Josh. 8:1–2] C. A Word of Promise [Josh. 8:1–2]    1) A Promise of Victory    2) A Promise of Generosity

2. The Authority of God’s Command [Joshua 8:3–23] A. Sharing the Plan [Josh. 8:3–9] B. Setting the Trap [Josh. 8:10–13] C. Swallowing the Bait [Josh. 8:14–17] D. Springing the Trap [Josh. 8:18–23]

3. The Severity of God’s Judgment [Joshua 8:24–29] A. Sober Summary [Josh. 8:24–25] B. Joshua’s Javelin [Josh. 8:26–27] C. Cursed King [Josh. 8:28–29]

4. The Priority of God’s Covenant [Joshua 8:30–35] A. Building the Altar [Josh. 8:30–31a; Deut. 27:1–8] B. Presenting the Offerings [Josh. 8:31b; Deut. 27:6–7] C. Writing the Law [Josh. 8:32; Deut. 27:3, 8] D. Gathering the People [Josh. 8:33; Deut. 27:11–13] E. Reading the Law [Josh. 8:34–35; Deut. 27:14–28:68]    1) Blessings and Curses    2) Joshua and Jesus

The Horror of Hidden Sin

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:34:01 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: God will not allow sin to run free in the midst of his covenant people, but will oppose it for his glory and the good of his people.

1. The Exciting of God’s Burning Anger [Joshua 7:1–5] A. The Cause: Achan’s Sin [Josh. 7:1] B. The Casualties: Israel’s Suffering [Josh. 7:2–5]

2. The Exaltation of God’s Great Name [Joshua 7:6–9] A. Joshua’s Posture [Josh. 7:6] B. Joshua’s Prayer [Josh. 7:7–9; Num. 14]

3. The Example of God’s Corporate Discipline [Joshua 7:10–15] A. Revealing the Problem [Josh. 7:10–12] B. Resolving the Problem [Josh. 7:13–15] 1) God is the righteous Judge [Gen. 18:25] 2) No such thing as a private sin [2 Sam. 24; Jon. 1; Gen. 3] 3) Achan’s family was likely complicit [Josh. 7:21–26] 4) Don’t always know regarding a person’s salvation [Deut. 32; Heb. 11] 5) God’s covenant people must pursue holiness corporately [1 Cor. 5]

4. The Execution of God’s Individual Justice and Mercy [Josh. 7:16–26] A. Capturing [Josh. 7:16–18; Num. 32:23] B. Confronting [Josh. 7:19; John 9:24] C. Confessing [Josh. 7:20–21; Gen. 3:6; 11:1–9; Jas. 1:13–15] D. Confirming [Josh. 7:22–23; Num. 32:23; Heb. 4:13] E. Condemning [Josh. 7:24–26; Matt. 6:21; Acts 5:1–11] F. Contrasting [Rahab vs. Achan] 1) Sin Is Serious [Prov. 28:13; 1 John 1:5–2:2] 2) A Gateway of Hope [Hos. 2:15; Rom. 10:9]

Who Really Fought the Battle of Jericho?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:33:18 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: God’s people must trust and obey the Lord, because the Lord will defeat the wicked and deliver the faithful in salvation through judgment.

1. The Strangeness of the Lord’s Strategy [Joshua 6:1–7] 1) The Fortification of Jericho [Josh. 6:1] 2) The Fortifying Assurance [Josh. 6:2] 3) The Foolish Battle Plan [Josh. 6:3–7; Isa. 55:8; 1 Cor. 1:18–31]

2. The Obedience That Comes from Faith [Joshua 6:8–21] 1) The Power of the Promise [Heb. 11:30] 2) The Symbolism of Seven [Gen. 1:1–2:3] 3) The Centrality of the Ark of the Covenant 4) The Triumph of the Trumpets [Lev. 25:8–12; Num. 10:1–10; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52; Rev. 8:6–11:19] 5) The Total Obedience for a Total Victory

3. The Judgment of Those Who Persist in Sin [Joshua 6:15–21, 26] 1) The Promise God Fulfills [Gen. 15:7–21; Josh. 1:2–5; 6:2] 2) The Patience God Displays [Gen. 15:13; Lev. 18:24–30; Deut. 18:9–14] 3) The Pardon God Offers [Ezek. 33:11; Jer. 18:7–8] 4) The Penalty God Enforces [Heb. 2:2; Rom. 6:23] 5) The Persistence Jericho Demonstrated [Josh. 2:9–11; 6:1] 6) The Impartiality God Shows [Josh. 6:17–18; Deut. 9:1–6; Jer. 18:9–10] 7) The Permanence of God’s Judgment [Josh. 6:26] 8) The Perfection of God’s Character [Exod. 34:6–7] 9) The People God Uses [2 Cor. 10:1–6] 10) The Picture God Presents [2 Thess. 1:7–8; Heb. 10:26–31]

4. The Salvation of Those Who Trust in the Lord [Joshua 6:22–27] 1) Rahab’s Family Spared [Josh. 6:22–25; Heb. 11:31] 2) Joshua’s Fame Spreads [Josh. 6:27; Exod. 11:3]

Holy God, Holy People

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:12:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: God sets apart his people for the mission of displaying his holiness through celebratory traditions.

1. The Mark [Joshua 5:1–9] A. The Failed Courage of Canaan [5:1] B. The Flint-Knife Circumcision of Israel [5:2–3] C. The Faithless Circumcised Generation [5:4–6] D. The Faithful Covenant God [5:7–9] E. Applications: 1) A New Circumcision Needed [Deut. 30:6; Col. 2:11–13] 2) A New Opportunity Given 3) A New Covenant Mark Applied

2. The Meals [Joshua 5:10–12] A. Observing the Passover [5:10] B. Eating the Unleavened Bread [5:11] C. Ceasing of Manna for the Crops of Canaan [5:12] D. Applications: 1) The Meals are a Memorial & Motivation [Exod. 12; 1 Cor. 5:6–8] 2) The Mark Precedes the Meal [Exod. 12:48] i. Believer’s Baptism Fulfills OT Water Baptisms ii. The Lord’s Supper Fulfills Israel’s Passover iii. Water Baptism and Passover Were Paired in the OT iv. Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Should Be Paired Today 3) The Meals Point to a Greater Meal [Luke 22:18; Rev. 19:9]

3. The Man [Joshua 5:13–15] A. The Mystery of the Warrior [5:13–14a] B. The Message of the Warrior [5:14b–15]

Witnessing God's Wonders

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:21:16 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: God’s people must pass through the water with Joshua to leave the wilderness and enter the promised land, so that you may know and fear the Lord forever.

1. Rely on the Power of God’s Presence [Joshua 3:1–11]

2. Recognize the Pattern of God’s Purposes [Joshua 3:12–17]

3. Remember the Symbols of God’s Salvation [Joshua 4:1–24]

4. Revere the Supremacy of God’s Savior [Joshua 3:7; 4:14]

The Harlot's Ward and the Scarlet Cord

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:22:11 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Key Truth: Our sin deserves the fearful and just judgment of God, but if we turn from our sin, believe God’s word, and plead for his mercy, he will save us and use us in his great purposes.

1. A Shrewd Cover-Up [Joshua 2:1–7] A. The Prudence of Joshua [2:1a] B. The Providence of God [2:1b–3] C. The Piety of Rahab [2:4–7] 1) Her Dangerous Reception 2) Her Deft Deception 3) Her Deflecting Misdirection

2. A Surprising Confession [Joshua 2:8–14] A. Rahab’s Confession of Faith [2:8–13] 1) She Believed God’s Promise [2:9] 2) She Believed God’s Power [2:10] 3) She Believed God’s Preeminence [2:11] 4) She Pleaded God’s Protection [2:12–13] B. The Spies’ Confession of Faithfulness [2:14]

3. A Saving Cooperation [Joshua 2:15–24] A. Hiding in the Hills [2:15–16] B. Signaling with the Scarlet Cord [2:17–21] C. Returning with the Report [2:22–24]

Relating to Others in the Advancement of the Gospel

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:03:55 GMT

Sermon preached by Steve Stilwell on September 10, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Because of God's enduring work of grace, we can relate to others with thanks, joy, and petition as we participate in the advancement of the gospel.

1. Paul's Mindful Thanks [Philippians 1:3–5]

2. Paul's Affectionate Joy [Philippians 1:7–8]

3. Paul's Constant Petition [Philippians 1:9–11]

4. Paul's Confident Foundation [Philippians 1:6–7]

Be Strong and Courageous!

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:05:32 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Be strong and courageous! Trust and obey God and his savior to lead you to the Promised Land.

1. God’s Charge to Joshua [Joshua 1:1–9] A. God’s Purposes Must Be Accomplished [1:1–2] 1) A Significant Period: Moses’s Death [Deut. 34] 2) A Succession Plan: Joshua’s Résumé a. Prepared by learning from a faithful servant [Exod. 17:8–16] b. Prepared by a life of service and devotion [Exod. 24:12–18] c. Prepared by faith in the face of unbelief [Exod. 32] d. Prepared by fear and worship of the living God [Exod. 33:11] e. Prepared by courage to wage warfare [Num. 13–14] f. Prepared by heart and life experience g. Prepared by special commission [Num. 27:18–23; Deut. 31; 34:9] B. God’s Promises Must Be Believed [1:2–5] 1) The Promise of Place [1:2–4] 2) The Promise of Power [1:5a] 3) The Promise of Presence [1:5b] C. God’s Precepts Must Be Obeyed [1:6–9] 1) A Courageous Obedience [1:6] 2) A Careful Obedience [1:7] 3) A Continual Obedience [1:8] 4) A Confident Obedience [1:9]

2. Joshua’s Charge to the People [Joshua 1:10–18] A. Ready [1:10–11] B. Remember [1:12–15] 1) A Call to Faithfulness 2) A Call to Unity C. Response [1:16–18] 1) A Complete Obedience [1:16–17a] 2) A Certain Hope [1:17b] 3) A Consequence for Rebellion [1:18]

God Keeps His Promises

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:43:23 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 27, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Context: The story of God’s kingdom: God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule.

Structure: Trusting God as God’s people . . . abar – ENTER the Promised Land (Joshua 1–5) laqakh – TAKE the Promised Land (Joshua 6–12) khalaq – DIVIDE the Promised Land (Joshua 13–21) ‘abad – SERVE the Lord in the Promised Land (Joshua 22–24)

Main Point: Trust in God’s faithful savior to lead God’s people to land and rest. 1. The God Who Leads His People into the Land [1–5] 2. The God Who Fights for His People in the Land [6–12] 3. The God Who Gives His People Rest in the Land [13–21] 4. The God Who Commands His People’s Worship in the Land [22–24]

Applications 1. Trusting as God’s People – In Christ and with the Spirit 2. Trusting God’s Faithful Savior – Joshua and Jesus 3. Trusting God for Land – Hope of Heaven and the Fear of Hell 4. Trusting God for Rest – Fighting Sin and Resting in Jesus

Coworkers for the Kingdom of God

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:05:33 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 20, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: You can’t live the Christian life alone, so partner together with faithful friends and Christlike coworkers for the kingdom of God.

1. Paul’s Couriers [Colossians 4:7–9] A. Tychicus: The Faithful Servant B. Onesimus: The Forgiven Sinner

2. Paul’s Coworkers [Colossians 4:10–14] A. Three Jewish Coworkers 1) Aristarchus: The Fellow Sufferer 2) Mark: The Future Surprise 3) Jesus Justus: The Fearless Stalwart B. Three Gentile Coworkers 1) Epaphras: The Fierce Struggler 2) Luke: The Foreign Specialist 3) Demas: The Future Scandal

3. Paul’s Correspondence [Colossians 4:15–18] A. Greet the Churches B. Read My Letters C. Complete Your Ministry D. Remember My Chains E. Grace Be with You

Christ-Centered Conversation

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:39:21 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 13, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Make Christ supreme in all your conversation, praying and walking faithfully for the proclamation of the gospel.

1. Conversation toward God [Colossians 4:2–4] A. The Connection of Prayer B. The Commitment of Prayer C. The Character of Prayer 1) Watchful 2) Thankful D. The Content of Prayer 1) Gospel Opportunity 2) Gospel Clarity

2. Conversation toward Outsiders [Colossians 4:5–6] A. The Walk of Faithful Witness B. The Words of Faithful Witness 1) Gracious Speech 2) Salty Speech 3) Discerning Speech

Christ in the Workplace

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:07:24 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: When Christ is Lord of the workplace, those under authority will work faithfully and fruitfully, and those in authority will deal justly and fairly.

1. A Preliminary Word about Slaves and Masters A. Does the Bible Promote or Approve Slavery? 1) Some Say Yes, and Therefore Slavery is Moral 2) Some Say Yes, and Therefore the Bible is Immoral 3) Some Say Yes, and Therefore the Bible is Morally Relative B. Five Differences Between American and Roman Slavery 1) A Difference of Basis 2) A Difference of Volition 3) A Difference in Permanence 4) A Difference in Connotation 5) A Difference in Dignity

2. A Word to Those Under Authority [Colossians 3:22–25] A. Work Thoroughly B. Work Sincerely 1) Toward God 2) Toward Others C. Work Energetically D. Work Worshipfully E. Work Evangelistically F. Work Expectantly

3. A Word to Those in Authority [Colossians 4:1] A. Authority Is from God B. Authority Should Serve and Bless Others C. Authority Can Be Terribly Abused D. Authority Should Imitate Jesus E. Authority Should Be Sacrificial

The Lordship of Christ Over Children and Fathers

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:25:45 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Obedient children and faithful fathers love and live for Christ their Lord.

1. Children, Obey Your Parents [Colossians 3:20] A. Who Is Being Addressed? B. What Is Being Commanded? C. Who Are You to Obey? D. Why Should You Obey? 1) It Pleases the Lord 2) It Is Right to Obey [Eph. 6:1] 3) It Is Wrong to Disobey [Rom. 1:30; 2 Tim. 3:2; Deut. 21:18–21] E. What Does It Mean to Obey? 1) Attention [Prov. 4:1] 2) Action [Matt. 21:28–21] 3) Attitude [Phil. 2:14] F. How Should You Obey? 1) Obey Immediately [Mark 1:18] 2) Obey Completely [John 17:4] 3) Obey Diligently [Eccl. 9:10] 4) Obey Constantly [Prov. 23:17; John 8:29] 5) Obey Comprehensively [Matt. 28:20] 6) Obey Essentially [2 Pet. 3:16] 7) Obey Gladly [Ps. 40:7]

2. Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your Children [Colossians 3:21] A. Parenting As a Process B. Parenting and Your Primary Responsibility C. Parenting and the Proper Use of Authority 1) Attention 2) Affection 3) Authority D. Destructive Provocations to Avoid 1) Beware of habitual harshness and severity 2) Beware of unreasonable and unrealistic expectations 3) Beware of hypocrisy 4) Beware of neglect and indifference 5) Beware of partiality and favoritism 6) Beware of excessive rules and over protection E. Constructive Provocations to Pursue 1) Jealously cultivate close intimacy with your children 2) Show compassion by realistically considering their infirmities 3) Practically facilitate their obedience 4) Humbly and consistently model integrity 5) Readily acknowledge their faithfulness

Gospel Grace for a Godly Marriage

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:52:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ’s glory and grace are sufficient to strengthen and sustain godly marriages.

1. Esteem Marriage Biblically [cf. Genesis 1–2; Ephesians 5:22–33] A. Marriage is Divine in Its Origin B. Marriage is Beneficial in Its Purpose C. Marriage is Permanent in Its Duration D. Marriage is Unique in Its Character E. Marriage is Instructive in Its Example F. Marriage is Doxological in Its Goal

2. Embrace the Gospel Actively [cf. Colossians 3:1–17] A. Exalt Christ Intentionally B. Expect Marriage Realistically 1) The Common Created Dignity 2) The Common Poor Family History/Sin Nature 3) The Common Redemptive Privilege C. Execute Sin Habitually D. Exchange Gifts and Graces Constructively 1) Mutual Charity (affection) 2) Mutual Commitment (attachment) 3) Mutual Care (assistance) 4) Mutual Communication (association) 5) Mutual Confession/Covering (acknowledgement/absolution)

3. Exercise Your God-Given Roles Faithfully [Colossians 3:18–19] A. A Word for Wives [cf. Ephesians 5:22–24; 1 Peter. 3:1–6] 1) What Submission Is Not 2) What Submission Is a. Submission embraces a subordinate role. b. Submission expects a renunciation of rights. c. Submission entails an obedient response. d. Submission expresses a proper respect. B. A Word for Husbands [cf. Ephesians 5:25–33; cf. 1 Peter 3:7] 1) Positive: Love Your Wives a. Christ’s love was a self-giving love. b. Christ’s love is a singular, particular love. c. Christ’s love is an absolutely surprising love. d. Christ’s love is a sanctifying love. 2) Negative: Don’t Be Bitter Toward Them

Called to a Life of Worship

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:30:25 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Worship Christ, who is your life, in life together and all of life.

1. The Peace of Christ to Secure Our Unity [Colossians 3:15] A. A Group Peace B. A Governing Peace C. A Gospel Peace D. A Grateful Peace

2. The Word of Christ to Shape Our Ministry [Colossians 3:16] A. Bible-Saturated 1) Normative vs. Regulative Principle 2) Teaching & Admonishing 3) Singing B. God-Focused 1) Two Rhythms of Grace: Revelation & Response 2) Two Ditches to Avoid: Seeker-Sensitive & Personal-Preference 3) Two Moods of the Meeting: Gravity & Gladness 4) Three Goals of Gathering: Exaltation, Edification, Evangelism C. Christ-Centered 1) Gospel Story 2) Gospel Structure D. Spirit-Enabled E. One-Anothered 1) Accessible 2) Intergenerational 3) Participatory F. Heavenly-Minded

3. The Name of Christ to Stimulate Our Doxology [Colossians 3:17] A. A Life Motivated for the Glory of Christ B. A Life Moved to Gratitude to God through Christ

Live Your New Life in Christ

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:44:04 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your new life, so put on your new clothes and follow him.

Context of Colossians 3:9–17 A. The Position of the New Man [3:9–10a] B. The Progress of the New Man [3:10b] C. The Pattern of the New Man [3:10c] D. The Partnership of the New Man [3:11a] E. The Preeminent Ruler of the New Man [3:11b] F. The People of the New Man [3:12a] G. The Practice of the New Man [3:12b–13] H. The Perfection of the New Man [3:14] I. The Priorities of the New Man [3:15–17]

1. The People of the New Man [Colossians 3:12a] A. A Chosen People B. A Holy People C. A Dearly Loved People

2. The Practice of the New Man [Colossians 3:12b–13] A. The Gracious Attitudes 1) Compassion 2) Kindness 3) Humility 4) Gentleness 5) Patience B. The Gracious Actions 1) Forbearing Strangeness 2) Forgiving Sin a. The Misconceptions of Forgiveness b. The Meaning of Forgiveness c. The Mandate of Forgiveness d. The Motive of Forgiveness e. The Model of Forgiveness

3. The Perfection of the New Man [Colossians 3:14] A. The Culminating Grace B. The Completing Grace

Leave Your Old Life Behind

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:05:12 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 2, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your new life, so leave your old life behind and follow him.

1. Dealing with Sin Is Like an Execution [Colossians 3:5–7] A. Naming the Battlefields: The Sins of Perverted Love 1) Sexual Immorality 2) Impurity 3) Lust 4) Evil Desire 5) Greed, which is Idolatry B. The License to Kill: Motivations to Mortification 1) Future: The Coming Wrath of God 2) Past: The Life You Once Lived C. A Battle Plan for Killing Sin: Be P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. by Abiding in Christ 1) Pray 2) Rehearse Gospel Truths 3) Evaluate & Set My Heart to Exercise God-given Faith for God’s Glory 4) Put Off Old and Put on Jesus 5) Action: “Charge Ahead” with my Thoughts, Affections, & Decisions 6) Reload with God’s Word 7) Enlist a Band of Brothers/Sisters to Help and Pray 8) Depend on the Holy Spirit for Help

2. Dealing with Sin Is Like Changing Clothes [Colossians 3:8–11] A. Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry: The Sins of Perverted Hate 1) Anger 2) Wrath 3) Malice 4) Slander 5) Filthy Language from Your Lips B. The Change of Clothes: Off with the Old, On with the New 1) The Position of the New Man 2) The Progress of the New Man 3) The Pattern of the New Man 4) The Partnership of the New Man 5) The Preeminent Ruler of the New Man

Christ's Heavenly-Minded People

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:32:25 GMT

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 25, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your life, so keep looking up to Christ until you are with Christ!

1. The Reminder [Colossians 3:1a] A. A New Position B. A New Power

2. The Responsibility [Colossians 3:1b–2] A. Check Your Heart: What Are You Pursuing? B. Check Your Mind: What Are You Thinking?

3. The Resource [Colossians 3:1c] A. The Fact of His Exaltation B. The Nature of His Exaltation

4. The Reason [Colossians 3:3] A. Past: You Died with Christ B. Present: Your Life Is Hidden with Christ

5. The Revelation [Colossians 3:4] A. The Certainty of the Revelation B. The Character of the Revelation C. The Consequences of the Revelation

Three Geographical Arguments for Jesus as the Fulfillment of Scripture

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:26:44 GMT

Sermon preached by Thomas Glenn on June 18, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus is the fulfillment of the Scriptures.

1. Jesus Came Up Out of Egypt [Matthew 2:13–15]

2. A Cry From Mothers Was Heard in Ramah [Matthew 2:16–18]

3. Jesus Came from Nazareth [Matthew 2:19–23]

The Danger of Add-On Christianity

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:49:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Context

Key Truth: Bad theology leads to bad practice, so stay connected to Christ for growth in godliness.

1. Legalism: The Danger of Ultra-Biblical Christianity [Colossians 2:16–17] A. Caution: Don’t let anyone judge you B. Critique: 1) Special Diets 2) Special Days i. Annual (“a festival”) ii. Monthly (“a new moon”) iii. Weekly (“a Sabbath day”) C. Cure: Substance is in Christ!

2. Mysticism: The Danger of Super-Spiritual Christianity [Colossians 2:18–19] A. Caution: Don’t let anyone disqualify you B. Critique: 1) Delighting in Ascetic Practices and the Worship of Angels 2) Claiming Access to a Visionary Realm 3) Being Inflated by Empty Notions of their Unspiritual Mind 4) Not Holding on to the Head C. Cure: Hold on to the Head!

3. Asceticism: The Danger of Extra-Pure Christianity [Colossians 2:20–23] A. Caution: Don’t submit to ascetic regulations B. Critique: 1) It Refers to What Is Destined to Perish 2) It Is Based on Human Teachings 3) It Has the Appearance of Wisdom 4) It Doesn’t Work C. Cure: You died with Christ!

The Fullness of Christ Over Empty Philosophy

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:16:40 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 4, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Key Truth: The fullness of Christ is fully sufficient for our full salvation, so fully trust in him alone.

1. The Empty Philosophy That Enslaves Us [Colossians 2:8] A. Based on Human Tradition B. Based on Elements of the World

2. The Fullness of Christ That Fills Us [Colossians 2:9–10] A. Who Christ Is (v. 9) B. Who We Are in Christ (v. 10)

3. The Connection with Christ That Changes Us [Colossians 2:11–12] A. You Were Circumcised (v. 11) B. You Were Buried (v. 12a) C. You Were Raised (v. 12b)

4. The Cross of Christ That Completely Saves Us [Colossians 2:13–15] A. Converting Souls (v. 13) B. Canceling Sin (v. 14) C. Conquering Satan (v. 15)

Struggling for Your Salvation

Sun, 28 May 2023 16:50:31 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 28, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  Struggle together for the full assurance of salvation in Christ alone.

1. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Pastoral Concern [2:1]    A. Intensive    B. Extensive

2. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Project of the Church [2:2–3]    A. Encouraged in Heart    B. United in Love    C. Complete in Understanding

3. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Protection of Conviction [2:4–5]    A. Danger: Deceitful Arguments (v. 4)    B. Delight: Disciplined Christians (v. 5)

4. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Perseverance in Christ [2:6–7]    A. Mercy (“as you have received Christ as Lord”)    B. Mandate (“continue to walk in him”)    C. Means (cf. Col. 1:10–12)       1) “Being rooted [in him]”       2) “Built up in him”       3) “Established in the faith”       4) “Overflowing with thanksgiving”

Ministers of the Mystery

Sun, 21 May 2023 18:43:32 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  Preach and suffer for Christ in such a way as to show that Christ is your hope and your treasure.

1. Stewarding of the Mystery [Colossians 1:25–27]    A. A Stewardship Given by God    B. A Stewardship for the Church of God    C. A Stewardship of the Word of God       1) Revealing the Mystery       2) Reveling in the Messiah

2. Speaking of the Messiah [Colossians 1:28–29]    A. Proclamation    B. Purpose    C. Power

3. Suffering for the Mission [Colossians 1:24]    A. Messianic Woes    B. Missional Suffering

Hold on to the Hope of the Gospel

Sun, 14 May 2023 16:44:16 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 14, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  Hold on to the hope of the gospel, by which you were reconciled and will one day be completely renewed.

1. Past Alienation [Colossians 1:21]    A. The State    B. The Symptoms       1) Hostile Minds       2) Evil Actions

2. Present Reconciliation [Colossians 1:22a]    A. Incarnation    B. Atoning Death

3. Purposed Transformation [Colossians 1:22b]    A. Holy (agious)    B. Faultless (amomous)    C. Blameless (anenkletous)

4. Persevering Consecration [Colossians 1:23]    A. Means       1) Positive (“remain grounded and steadfast in the faith”)       2) Negative (“not shifted away from the hope of the gospel”)    B. Message       1) Universal Spread [cf. Col. 1:6]       2) Individual Servant [cf. Col. 1:7]

Jesus Christ: Supreme Lord, Sufficient Savior

Sun, 07 May 2023 01:38:06 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  Jesus Christ is the supreme Lord and all-sufficient Savior; therefore, he is worthy of all our worship, love, trust, and obedience.

1. Supreme Over Creation [Colossians 1:15–17]    A. Supremacy Declared [Col. 1:15]       1) Glorious as the Perfect Revelation of God       2) Glorious as the Sovereign Over All Creation    B. Supremacy Demonstrated [Col. 1:16–17]       1) Glorious as the Agent of All Creation       2) Glorious as the Goal of All Creation       3) Glorious as the Sustainer of All Creation

2. Supreme Over New Creation [Colossians 1:18–20]    A. Supremacy Declared [Col. 1:18]       1) Glorious as the Reigning Head of the Church       2) Glorious as the Risen Founder of the New Creation    B. Supremacy Demonstrated [Col. 1:19–20]       1) Glorious as the Resource of Saving Grace       2) Glorious as the Reconciler of the Cosmos

How to Pray for Christ's Church

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:25:48 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  Pray for God to fill his people so that we may be fully pleasing to him.

1. The Reason [Colossians 1:9a]    A. Paul prays for Christians he has never met personally.    B. Paul prays unceasingly.    C. Paul links prayers of thanksgiving to prayers of petition.

2. The Request [Colossians 1:9b]

3. The Result [Colossians 1:10–12a]    A. Bearing Fruit    B. Growing in Knowledge    C. Being Strengthened    D. Giving Thanks

4. The Rescue [Colossians 1:12b–14]    A. Enabled    B. Transferred    C. Redeemed

Gratitude to God for Gospel Grace

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:54:10 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  Thank God for his gracious, gospel growth in and through his people.

1. The Priority of Thanks [Colossians 1:3] A. Object B. Occasion

2. The Pattern of Transformation [Colossians 1:4–5] A. Faith in the Savior B. Love for the Saints C. Hope of Salvation    1) Reserved    2) Revealed    3) Reverberated

3. The Power of Truth [Colossians 1:5–8] A. A Fruitful Message    1) Substance    2) Spread B. A Faithful Messenger    1) Servant    2) Spirit

The Complete Christ for the Complete Christian Life

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:01:35 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: Christ is complete in every way, so believers are complete in Christ.

An Introduction to Colossians [Colossians 1:1–2]

1. Author (Who wrote it?) 2. Audience (To whom was it written?) 3. Area and Age (Where & when did Paul write it? Where was Colossae?) 4. Aim (Why did Paul write it?) 5. Agenda & Arrangement (What did Paul write & how did he structure it?)

An Invitation to Colossians [Colossians 1–4]

1. Colossians fills us with Christ for a fruitful life. A. Faith, hope, and love [Col. 1:3–8] B. Spiritual growth rooted in saving grace [Col. 1:9–14] C. Reconciled to God through Christ [Col. 1:15–23] D. Paul’s example [Col. 1:24–2:3]

2. Colossians arms us against self-appointed spiritual umpires. A. Warning against deluded arguments [Col. 2:4–5, 8, 16–23] 1) Adherence to Old Testament laws & celebrations [Col. 2:16–17] 2) Angelic worship and revelations [Col. 2:18–19] 3) Ascetic practices and regulations [Col. 2:20–23] B. Resources in Christ [Col. 2:6–7, 9–15] 1) Full presence of God [Col. 2:9–10] 2) Full new life [Col. 2:11–12] 3) Full removal of our sins [Col. 2:13–14] 4) Full triumph over Satan [Col. 2:15]

3. Colossians shows how union with Christ shapes all of life. A. Changed radically [Col. 3:1–4] B. Contested rigorously [Col. 3:5–11] C. Conducted relationally [Col. 3:12–4:6] 1) In the church [Col. 3:12–17] 2) In the home [Col. 3:18–21] 3) In the workplace [Col. 3:22–4:1] 4) In everyplace [Col. 4:2–6]

4. Colossians motivates us for mission with prayer and partnership. A. Thanksgiving [Col. 13, 12; 2:6–7; 3:16–17; 4:2] B. Teammates [Col. 4:3–4, 7–18]

Can These Bones Live?

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:00:39 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: By his Word and Spirit, God speaks life into dead people.

FOUR RESURRECTIONS:

1. A Visual Resurrection [Ezek. 37:1–10; cf. Gen. 2:7]

2. Israel’s Resurrection [Ezek. 37:11–14] A. Three Statements of Despair [Ezek. 37:11] 1) Dry Bones 2) Perished Hope 3) Cut Off B. Three Promises of Hope [Ezek. 37:12–14] 1) Open Graves 2) Indwelling Spirit 3) Life in the Land C. Twice-Stated Purpose [Ezek. 37:13–14]

3. A Spiritual Resurrection [Ezek. 37:1–10] A. We were once dead in the valley [Ezek. 37:1–3; cf. Eph. 2:1–5] B. The Lord gives life to the dead [Ezek. 37:4–10] C. The Lord gives life through his word [Ezek. 37:5, 10; cf. Gen. 1; Heb. 11:3; Rom. 4:17–21; Isa. 55:11] D. The Lord gives his word through his people [cf. Rom. 10:14–17]

4. A Final Resurrection [Ezek. 37:11–14; cf. John 5:25–29]

A Manner of Life Worthy of the Gospel

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 02:28:00 GMT

Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on April 2, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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A Day Belonging to the Lord Is Coming

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:16:27 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: On the last day, the Lord Jesus will return in glory to rout every enemy, reign over his renewed creation, and receive the eternal worship of his people.

1. Setting the Scene

A. The Spectrum of Provided Interpretations

1) View 1: A symbolic description of the church age, instead of literal events that will take place at a specific place and time. 2) View 2: A literal description of what will occur after the return of Christ during the millennial kingdom. 3) View 3: A symbolic description of the end of all things in the consummation of God’s eternal city in purity and peace.

B. The Sound of Prophetic Imagery

2. Stereo 1: Final Events: Battle, Victory, & Transformation [Zech. 14:1–11]

A. The City Ransacked [Zech. 14:1–2] B. The Conqueror Returns [Zech. 14:3–5] C. The Consummated Reign [Zech. 14:6–11]

1) Cosmic Eclipse [Zech. 14:6–7] 2) Canals Emanating [Zech. 14:8] 3) Crown Established [Zech. 14:9] 4) City Exalted [Zech. 14:10] 5) Curse Ended [Zech. 14:11]

3. Stereo 2: Final State: Judgment, Worship, & Holiness [Zech. 14:12–21]

A. The Horror of Hell [Zech. 14:12–15]

1) Physical Plague [Zech. 14:12] 2) Relational Panic [Zech. 14:13] 3) Material Plunder [Zech. 14:14]

B. The Harvest of Humanity [Zech. 14:16–19]

C. The Holiness of Heaven [Zech. 14:20–21]

The Cleansing of God's People

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 02:37:09 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠First Baptist Church⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: God purifies his people by separating them from sin and striking his Shepherd.

1. Cleansing by the Fountain [Zechariah 13:1] A. A Flowing Fountain (“a fountain will be opened”) B. A Focused Fountain (“for the house of David / residents of Jerusalem”) C. A Forgiving Fountain (“to wash away sin and impurity”) [cf. 1 John 1:7] D. A Final Fountain (“on that day”) [cf. John 4:14]

2. Cleansing from the False [Zechariah 13:2–6] A. Removing False Gods [Zech. 13:2] B. Removing False Prophets [Zech. 13:2–6; cf. Jer. 31:33–34; Joel 2:28–29] 1) Death [Zech. 12:3; cf. Deut. 13:1–5] 2) Denial [Zech. 12:4–6; cf. 1 Kgs. 18:28; 19:13; Matt. 3:4]

3. Cleansing through the Fire [Zechariah 13:7–9] A. The Shepherd Struck [Zech. 13:7; cf. Matt. 26:31] B. The Sheep Scattered [Zech. 13:7–8] C. The Remnant Refined [Zech. 13:8–9; cf. Isa. 43:2; Jer. 50:20; 1 Pet. 1:7]

They Will Look At Me Whom They Pierced

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:35:14 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point:  The Lord will deliver his people by protecting his city, pouring out his Spirit, and being pierced for our sins; so, look to him in penitent faith and be saved.

1) The Lord Protects His People [Zechariah 12:1–9] A.  Sovereign Power [Zech. 12:1; cf. Gen. 1–2] B.  Striking the Peoples [Zech. 12:2–4; cf. Deut. 28:28] C.  Strengthening God’s People [Zech. 12:5–8; cf. Isa. 16:5; Jer. 33:14–22] D.  Summary of Protection [Zech. 12:9]

2) The Lord Pierced By His People [Zechariah 12:10–14] A.  Pouring Out the Spirit [Zech. 12:10a]    1)  Healing Grace [cf. Ezek. 39:29; Joel 2:28–29; John 16:8; Acts 2:16–21]    2)  Helping Prayer [cf. Rom. 8:26–27] B.  Piercing of the Savior [Zech. 12:10b]    1) The One Pierced: Me/him [cf. Isa. 53:3; John 19:31–37]    2)  The Ones Piercing: They [cf. Acts 2:23; 4:25–28] C. Penitence of the Sorrowful [Zech. 12:10–14]    1)  The Intensity [Zech. 12:10b]    2)  The Importance [Zech. 12:11; cf. 2 Chron. 35:20–25]    3)  The Inclusivity [Zech. 12:12–14; cf. 1 Chron. 6:16–17; 14:4; Rev. 1:7]    4)  The Individuality [Zech. 12:12–14]

The Drama of Two Shepherds

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:55:08 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point:  If you reject the Good Shepherd, you will be deserted, perish, and die. But if you receive the Good Shepherd, you will be protected, cherished, and live.

1. Act 1: A Deriding Dirge of Coming Judgment [Zech. 11:1–3]

2. Act 2: A Dramatic Rejection of the Prophetic Shepherd [Zech. 11:4–14] A.  Declaration [Zech. 11:4–6]    1)  Command [Zech. 11:4; cf. Hos. 1:2; Isa. 20; Ezek. 4; 1 Pet. 5:1–5]    2)  Compassionless [Zech. 11:5; cf. 10:2; Jer. 23:1–2; Ezek. 34; Matt. 9:36]    3)  Consequence [Zech. 11:6; cf. 2 Kgs. 25:1–21] B.  Dramatization [Zech. 11:7–14]    1)  Shepherding [Zech. 11:7–8; cf. Jer. 52:6, 12; Isa. 53:3; John 1:11–12]    2)  Sentencing [Zech. 11:9–11; cf. Matt. 10:5–15; 24:1–2; Rom. 1:18–32]    3)  Suffering [Zech. 11:7, 11; cf. Deut. 28:36, 63–64; Rom. 11:5]    4)  Severance [Zech. 11:12–13; cf. Gen. 37:28; Exod. 21:32; Matt. 27:3–10; Jer. 32:6–9]    5)  Separation [Zech. 11:10, 14; cf. 1 Kgs. 12; Jer. 3:8; Rom. 11:17–24]

3. Act 3: A Dramatic Installment of the Foolish Shepherd [Zech. 11:15–17] A.  Disregards [Zech. 11:16a; cf. Matt. 18:12; Luke 15:4–6; 19:10; 1 Pet. 2:24–25] B.  Devours [Zech. 11:16b; cf. John 10:10] C.  Deserts [Zech. 11:17a; cf. John 10:12–13; Rev. 7:17] D.  Destroyed [Zech. 11:17; cf. Matt. 21:41; 23:33–35; 2 Thess. 2:8–12]

God Restores His People

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:22:43 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea:  God restores his wandering sheep into strong warriors through the saving work of his Warrior Shepherd.

1)  God Supplants the Wicked Shepherds [Zechariah 10:1–5] A.  Invitation to Supplication (Zech. 10:1) B.  Idolatry of the Sheep (Zech. 10:2) C.  Intervention against the Bad Shepherds (Zech. 10:3a) D. Images of the Good Shepherd(s) and His Sheep (Zech. 10:3b–5)

2)  God Saves the Wayward Sheep [Zechariah 10:6–12] A.  The Mercy of Salvation (Zech. 10:6–7) B. The Motive of Salvation (Zech. 10:6–7) C. The Method of Salvation (Zech. 10:8–10) D. The Model of Salvation (Zech. 10:10–12)

Your King Is Coming

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:27:11 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point:  God’s coming will subdue his enemies through his king for his people.

1)  God’s Enemies are both Destroyed and Delivered [Zechariah 9:1–8] A.  Destroyed (9:1–6) B.  Delivered (9:7) C.  Defended (9:8)

2) God’s King is both Savior and Sovereign [Zechariah 9:9–10] A.  The Promised King (“Your King is coming to you”) B.  The Righteous King (“he is righteous”) C.  The Victorious King (“and victorious”) D.  The Humble King (“humble and riding on a donkey . . .”) E.  The Peace-Preaching King (“He will proclaim peace to the nations”) F.  The Global King (“His dominion will extend from sea to sea . . .”)

3) God’s People are both Conquerors and Crowns [Zechariah 9:11–17] A.  Conquerors (9:11–15) B. Crowns (9:16–17)

From Fasting to Feasting

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:29:46 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea:  Love, long, and labor with the Lord in view, because he will make all things new.

1)  Exposing Our Hearts [Zechariah 7:1–14] A. A Pious Enquiry (7:1–3) B.  A Probing Question (7:4–7)    1)  Manmade: We focus on rules and rituals not ordained by God.    2)  Motions: We go through religious activity in the name of spirituality.    3)  Motive: We need to ask why we do what we do spiritually. C.  A Provocative Reminder (7:8–14)    1)  Requirements (7:9–10)    2)  Refusal (7:11–12a)    3)  Retribution (7:12b–14)       a.  A Deaf Ear (8:13)       b.  A Desolate Exile (8:14)

2) Enlarging Our Hope [Zechariah 8:1–23] A.  God’s Return: A New Jerusalem (8:1–8)    1)  A Renewed Relationship with God (8:1–3)    2)  A Renewed Relationship with One Another (8:5–6)    3) A Renewed Relationship with the Surrounding World (8:7–8) B.  God’s Resolve: A New Eden (8:9–17)    1)  Promise (8:10–15)    2)  Precepts (8:9, 13, 16–17) C.  God’s Residents: A New Homecoming (8:18–23)

The Crowned Priest Will Build the Lord's Temple

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:37:02 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Key Truth: The Crowned Priest will build the Lord’s temple, so come and help build it.

1. The Priest’s Coronation [Zechariah 6:9–11]

2. The Prophet’s Declaration [Zechariah 6:12–13] A. His design (“Here is a man”) B. His designation (“whose name is Branch”) C. His development (“he will branch out from his place”) D. His duty (“and build the Lord’s temple”) E. His dignity (“he will bear royal splendor”) F. His dominion (“and will sit on his throne and rule”) G. His dual office (“There will be a priest on his throne”) H. His diplomacy (“there will be peaceful counsel between the two of them”)

3) The People’s Participation [Zechariah 6:14–15] A. Remember God’s Promise [Zechariah 6:14] B. Build God's People [Zechariah 6:15a] C. Believe God's Prophet [Zechariah 6:15b] D. Obey God's Precepts [Zechariah 6:15c]

God's Triumph Over Sin

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:00:02 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point:  If you align with your sin against God, he will curse and conquer you. But if you align with God against your sin, he will constrain your sin, carry it away, and conquer it forever.

FOUR ACTIONS FROM GOD AGAINST SIN:

1.  Sin Cursed (Zechariah 5:1–4)

2.  Sin Constrained (Zechariah 5:5–8)

3.  Sin Carried Away (Zechariah 5:9–11)

4.  Sin Conquered (Zechariah 6:1–8)

Hope for the Day of Small Things

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:03:57 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 22, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: Press on in the work of building God’s beautiful temple, because God will supply everything we need by his Spirit.

FOUR ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR GOD’S DISCOURAGED PEOPLE:

1. Recognize the Splendor of God’s Sanctuary (Zechariah 4:1–5)

2. Receive the Supply of God’s Servants (Zechariah 4:11–14) A. Their Identity (3 main views) 1) Joshua and Zerubbabel: A priest and a king (cf. Zech. 3:1–10) 2) Haggai and Zechariah: Two prophets (cf. Revelation 11:3–4) 3) Angelic servants B. Their Function: God’s supply will never run dry, so God’s people will never burn out.

3. Rely on the Strength of God’s Spirit (Zechariah 4:6–7)

4. Rejoice in the Significance of God’s “Small Things” (Zech. 4:8–10) A. God’s grace spurs us to action. B. God’s goal is the knowledge of him. C. God’s glory days are yet to come.

The Double Cure for the Dirty-Clothed

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:56:33 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  The only remedy to real guilt is real forgiveness through a real imputation.

1.  The Setting (Zechariah 3:1–3) A. Joshua’s Sin (Zechariah 3:1, 3) B. Satan’s Accusation (Zechariah 3:1; cf. Revelation 12:9–11) C. The Lord’s Rebuke (Zechariah 3:2)    1) The Lord has chosen Jerusalem.    2) The Lord has snatched Joshua from the fire.    3) Applications:       a)  Confess your sins often and repent of them.       b) Come to Christ for continual assurance.       c) Cease all pretending and defending.       d) Cherish the intercession of Christ for you.

2.  The Symbol (Zechariah 3:4–7) A. The Cleansing (Zechariah 3:4) B. The Clothing (Zechariah 3:4–5) C. The Charge (Zechariah 3:6–7)

3.  The Servant (Zechariah 3:8–10) A. His Identity (Zechariah 3:8; cf. Isaiah 53:11; Jeremiah 23:5–6) B. His Iniquity-removing Work (Zechariah 3:9; cf. Hebrews 9:26) C. His Inviting People (Zechariah 3:10; cf. 1 Kings 4:25)

Kind and Comforting Words

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:07:46 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Key Question: Do you view God through your circumstances, or do you view your circumstances through God?

1. Three Comforting Assurances A. God’s jealousy for his people will restore them in mercy (1:7–17) B. God’s resources for his people are sufficient to conquer all their enemies (1:18–21) C. God’s purpose for his people is greater than their expectation (2:1–5)

2. Three Calls to Action A. Return to God’s city (2:6–9) B. Rejoice in God’s dwelling (2:10–12) C. Revere God’s holiness (2:13)

Return to Me: God's New Year's Resolution for You

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:55:03 GMT

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Idea: Turn from your sin and turn to the Lord, and he will turn to you. [If you don’t turn, the Lord will turn against you.]

1. The Message of Repentance [Who Should Repent?] A. A Sovereign Imperative B. A Sweet Invitation

2. The Motives of Repentance [Why Should I Repent?] A. Escape God's Fury B. Enjoy God's Favor

3. The Manner of Repentance [How Should I Repent?] A. A Full Turn B. A Fervent Turn 1) Responsibility 2) Remorse 3) Resolve C. A Faith Turn D. A Final Turn

4. The Moment of Repentance [When Should I Repent?]