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Northwest Bible Church - Oct. 18, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 8:23-27 Christ’s Power over Nature Intro A. JESUS AND THE BOAT (Matthew 8:23). 1. Purpose: to go to the other side, cf. Matthew 8:18. 2. His disciples followed Him. Indicates the true nature of discipleship. 3. The Jesus boat. B. JESUS AND THE STORM (Matthew 8:24). 1. A great storm arose on the sea. Cf. Luke 8:23 “Fierce gale of wind” 2. The boat was being covered with the waves. 3. Jesus was asleep in the stern of the boat. C. JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES (Matthew 8:25). 1. They came to Jesus and woke Him up. 2. They were terrified, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” D. JESUS AND THE TWO-FOLD REBUKE (Matthew 8:26). 1. Jesus rebuked His disciples. a. “Why are you afraid” - b. “You men of little faith” - 2. Jesus rebuked the storm. Mark 4:39 tells us He said, “Hush, be still”. E. THE AMAZEMENT OF THE DISCIPLES (Matthew 8:27). 1. Their amazement. 2. “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him.” Conclusion Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Oct. 11, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 8:18-22 The Cost of Discipleship Intro A. JESUS PREPARES TO CROSS THE SEA (Matthew 8:18). 1. Why? 2. The disciples proceeded to secure a boat to make the journey. B. THE CHALLENGE OF DISCIPLESHIP (Matthew 8:19-22). 1. Counting the cost of discipleship (Matthew 8:19-20). a. The scribe’s commitment (Matthew 8:19). “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” b. Jesus’ challenge (Matthew 8:20). “Foxes have holes and birds have nests, they have homes to              live in but the SON OF MAN has nowhere to lay His head.” c. The “Son of Man” expression. Why did Jesus use this phrase of Himself? (1) Christ’s humanity. (2) Christ’s deity (Daniel 7:13-14). 2. Devotion to Christ should exceed devotion to family (Matthew 8:21-22). a. Another request (Matthew 8:21). “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father. “ b. Jesus responds (Matthew 8:22). “Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead.” Compare: Matthew 10:37; Matthew 12:50; Luke 14:26.   Conclusion   Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Oct. 4, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 8:14-17 Christ the Great Physician Intro   A. CHRIST HEALED PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW (Matthew 8:14-15). 1. Peter was married. 2. Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. a. He touched her and she was healed. b. She immediately got up and began to wait on Him. B. CHRIST HEALED THE DEMON-POSSESSED (Matthew 8:16a). 1. Christ cast out many who were demon-possessed. 2. Jesus has complete authority over them and casts them out with a word. 3. Such demonstrations indicate the kingdom of God has come. Matthew 12:28-29 4. Jesus is telegraphing His victory over Satan on the cross. Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14 C. CHRIST HEALED ALL WHO WERE ILL (Matthew 8:16b). 1. Every ill person was healed. 2. The healing of sickness is a foretaste of Christ’s healing of sin. D. CHRIST’S HEALINGS FULFILLED PROPHECY (Matthew 8:17). 1. Matthew’s quotation of Isaiah 53:4. a. Physical healing was a part of the messianic age. Isaiah 35:5-6 b. Matthew accurately quotes from Isaiah 53:4. 2. The faulty view of the Charismatics. a. It is not always God’s will to heal. b. When God chooses not to heal it always for our good. Romans 8:28 Conclusion   1. Christ still heals. 2. Healings today are temporary and foreshadow the glory to come. Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Sept. 27, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 8:5-13 Healing the Centurion’s servant Intro A. THE REQUEST OF THE CENTURION (Matthew 8:5-7)     1. The centurion at Capernaum is a Gentile (Matthew 8:5).     2. The request of the Centurion (Matthew 8:6).     3. Jesus’ response (Matthew 8:7). “I will come and heal him.” B. THE FAITH OF THE CENTURION (Matthew 8:8-9).     1. humble faith (Matthew 8:8a) - Cf. Acts 10:28; John 18:28     2. strong faith (Matthew 8:8b) -     3. reasoned faith (Matthew 8:9) - C. THE RESPONSE OF JESUS (Matthew 8:10-13).     1. Jesus marveled (Matthew 8:10).         a. “Truly I say to you,”         b. “I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.”     2. Jesus prophesied (Matthew 8:11-12).           a. Many from EAST and WEST and recline with the patriarchs in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 8:11). Genesis 12:3; Zechariah 2:11; Micah 4:2; Joel 2:28; Amos 9:11-12; Isaiah 25:6-8.           b. The sons of the kingdom (Jews) will be “cast into the outer darkness, in that place will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 8:12).       3. Jesus healed the centurion’s servant immediately (Matthew 8:13). APPLICATION     1. Compassion for the despised and rejected. 1 Corinthians 6:11.     2. The importance of faith.     3. The Gentile Mission. Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Sept. 20, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 8:1-4 Cleansing of the Leper Intro A. THE REQUEST OF THE LEPER (Matthew 8:1-2).     1. Large crowds followed Jesus (Matthew 8:1).     2. The leper approached Jesus.         a. Luke 5:12 says the man was “covered with leprosy.”         b. Leprosy was considered an uncleanness, it defiled.         c. Leprosy was looked upon as a curse or judgment of God.     3. The leper bowed down before Him (Matthew 8:2).     4. Request: “Lord, if you are willing, You can make me clean.”   B. THE RESPONSE OF THE SAVIOR (Matthew 8:3-4).     1. Jesus touched the leper.     2. Jesus cleansed the leper. “I am willing; be cleansed.”         a. Immediate healing         b. Complete healing.     3. Jesus instructs the leper.         a. Tell no one.         b. Go, show yourself to the priest. Leviticus 14:2         c. Present the offering. Leviticus 14:4-32.   Conclusion Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Sept. 13, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 7:28-29 Conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount Intro A. IMPORTANCE OF THE SERMON. Matthew 28:18-20 B. THE PURPOSE OF THE SERMON     1. The nature of righteousness in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20     2. Christ later will introduce the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the new birth. C. RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE KINGDOM (Matthew 5-7).     1. Righteousness and godly character (Matthew 5:3-16).         a. Beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-12         b. Salt and light - Matthew 5:13-16     2. Righteousness and the law (Matthew 5:17-48).         a. Christ came to fulfill the law (Matthew 5:17-20).         b. Correction of Pharisaical misinterpretations (Matthew 5:21-48).             1) Murder (Matthew 5:21-26).             2) Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30).             3) Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32).             4) Vows (Matthew 5:33-37).             5) Lex talionis (Matthew 5:38-42).             6) Love (Matthew 5:43-48).     3. Righteousness and hypocrisy (Matthew 6:1-18). Godly prayer: The Lord’s Prayer       4. Righteousness and riches (Matthew 6:19-24).     5. Righteousness and trust in God (Matthew 6:25-34).     6. Righteousness and more godly character (Matthew 7:1-27).         a. Don’t be a hypocrite in judging (Matthew 7:1-5).         b. Don’t throw your pearls before swine. (Matthew 7:6)         c. Pray expectantly (Matthew 7:7-11).         d. Live by the golden rule (Matthew 7:12).         e. Enter by the narrow gate and live in the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14).         f. Beware of false prophets (Matthew 7:15-20).         g. Beware of false professors (Matthew 7:21-23)         h. Be a wise and build your house on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27). Conclusion Download sermon notes

Matthew 7:24-27 Two Foundations Intro A. THE WISE BUILDER (Matthew 7:24-25).     1. The house -     2. The character of a wise man who builds on the rock (Matthew 7:24).         a. Hears the Word.         b. Obeys the Word.     3. The consequences of building on the rock (Matthew 7:25).         a. Blasted by the storm.         b. It does not fall during storms of life or in the judgment. B. THE FOOLISH BUILDER (Matthew 7:26-27).     1. The character of the foolish man who builds on the sand (Matthew 7:26).           a. Hears the Word.         b. Does not obey the Word.     2. The consequences of building on the sand (Matthew 7:27).         a. Blasted by the storm.         b. Great was its fall. Conclusion Download sermon notes

Matthew 7:21-23 Counterfeit Disciples Intro A. THE COUNTERFEITS CONSIDERED (Matthew 7:21).     1. “Lord, Lord.”     2. True faith has obedience to the will of My Father. B. THE COUNTERFEITS COUNTED (Matthew 7:22a).     1. “Many”     2. Judgment day. “on that day”. Cf. Matthew 25:41; John 5:22 C. THE COUNTERFEITS’ CONFESSION (Matthew 7:22).     1. “Lord, Lord.”     2. “In Your name did we not prophesy?”     3. “In your name cast out demons?”     4. “In your name perform many miracles?”          D. THE COUNTERFEITS CONDEMNED (Matthew 7:23).     1. Christ’s confession - “I never knew you.” Verdict.     2. Christ’s condemnation - “Depart from Me.” Sentence.     3. Christ’s confirmation - “you who practice lawlessness.” Evidence. Conclusion     1. Being gifted does not mean you are going to heaven.     2. Refutes any notion of works salvation.     3. Let us all examine our hearts to see if our faith is alive.     4. Assurance of salvation requires evidence of a changed heart. Download sermon notes

Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of False Teachers Intro A. BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS (Matthew 7:15).     1. Deceptive (Matthew 7:15). Dressed in sheep’s clothing.     2. Dangerous (Matthew 7:15). Inwardly are ravenous wolves. B. IDENTIFICATION BY THEIR FRUITS (Matthew 7:16-20).     1. “fruits” -     2. Illustration: Grapes and figs     3. Illustration: good tree and bad tree (Matthew 7:17-19).         a. The character of the tree determines the character of the fruit (Matthew 7:17-18).         b. Inability asserted - “cannot” (Matthew 7:18). One cannot change his nature.         c. Final destination of bad trees (Matthew 7:19).             (1) cut down - Matthew 3:10             (2) cast into the fire -     4. Repetition: false prophets are known by their fruits (Matthew 7:20). C. APPLICATION for today - Beware of . . .     1. Wrong prophecies.     2. Wrong gospel.     3. Wrong teaching.     4. Wrong lifestyle. Download sermon notes

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 16, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Mt. 7:13-14 Enter through the Narrow Gate Intro A. WE MUST ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM. 1. “enter” is used of “entering the kingdom of heaven” (5:20, 7:21; 18:3; 19:23-24; 23:13) or entering into life (18:8-9; 19:17). 2. The aorist imperative stresses the great importance and urgency of entering through the narrow gate. B. TWO KINDS OF GATES. 1. The symbolism of a gate. 2. “Narrow” - Not “straight”. Symbolizes conversion through faith in Christ. 3. “Wide” - symbolizes the world’s religions. C. TWO KINDS OF ROADS/WAYS. 1. Metaphor - both roads/ways here would refer to the following lifestyle of those who enter through the respective gates. 2. broad way - This is the lifestyle of the ungodly. 3. narrow way (v. 14) - the lifestyle of a disciple. D. TWO KINDS OF DESTINIES. 1. Destruction - Not annihilation, but eternal hell. 2. Life - Eternal life, abundant life, joy, heavenly fellowship with God, angels and God’s people. E. TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE 1. Many - Matt. 22:14. 2. Few - “few who find it” (v. 14). Conclusion - Choose life!

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 9, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule Intro A. CONTEXT 1. Immediate context. “Therefore” - a. Imitate God in His goodness (Matthew 7:1-11). b. Imitate God in His love (5:44-18). 2. O.T. context - “this is the Law and the Prophets.” a. Inclusio - Matthew 5:17 and 7:12. b. The Golden Rule fulfills the Royal Rule of love. James 2:8; Matthew 22:36-40; Romans 13:9-10; Galatians 5:14. B. COMMAND 1. Principle: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” 2. Requirement: die to selfish revenge. 3. Present tense - continuous action. 4. Scope - “in everything.” 5. “you” is emphatic. 6. “For this is the Law and the Prophets.” It fulfills the law of love. 7. Impossible without God’s grace. C. APPLICATION 1. Start with ourself, how do I like to be treated? 2. Consider what you don’t like? 3. Examples from the O.T. Deut. 22:1-4. 4. Live by the standard of love. 5. The origin of religious liberty. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 2, 2026 - Ephesians - Mike Southerland Ephesians 2:17-22 A Much Better Covenant Through Christ Intro 1. Verses 11-16 established that Gentiles have been brought into the new covenant by the blood of Christ. 2. Verses 17-22 continue that theme by showing the peace, access, citizenship, and temple blessings believers now have in Christ. A. CHRIST CAME AND PREACHED PEACE (Ephesians 2:17). 1. Christ Himself is the One in view in this verse. 2. He preached peace to those who were far off and to those who were near. 3. Isaiah 57:19 helps explain this promise of peace to far and near. 4. The peace announced in the gospel reaches both Jew and Gentile. B. THROUGH CHRIST WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE FATHER (Ephesians 2:18). 1. Through Christ, both Jew and Gentile have access to the Father in one Spirit. 2. Under the old covenant, access was restricted, but Christ opened the way by His sacrifice. 3. The torn veil shows that believers may now come boldly to the Father. C. BELIEVERS ARE NOW FELLOW CITIZENS AND OF GOD'S HOUSEHOLD (Ephesians 2:19). 1. In Christ, we are no longer strangers and aliens. 2. We are fellow citizens with the saints. 3. Even more, we belong to God's own household as His people. D. GOD'S HOUSEHOLD IS BUILT ON A LAID FOUNDATION WITH CHRIST AS THE CORNERSTONE (Ephesians 2:20). 1. The foundation of the apostles and prophets was laid once for all. 2. The foundation is the revealed Word of God given through those offices. 3. Christ Jesus Himself is the chief cornerstone of the whole structure. E. THE CHURCH IS GROWING INTO GOD'S HOLY TEMPLE (Ephesians 2:21-22). 1. Believers are like living stones being fitted together in Christ. 2. The church is growing into a holy temple in the Lord. 3. God is building His people together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Conclusion 1. The new covenant is a much better covenant through Christ. 2. Through His sacrifice we have peace, access to the Father, and a place in God's household. 3. There is no veil for those who are in Christ; the Spirit now dwells in His people.

Northwest Bible Church - July 26, 2026 - Isaiah - Daniel Deeds Isaiah 61:1-4 The Myth of an Indifferent God Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. John 16:1 "These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. 2 "They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God. 3 "These things they will do because they have not known the Father or Me. 4 "But these things I have spoken to you, so that when their hour comes, you may remember that I told you of them. These things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you. John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:16 "A little while, and you will no longer see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 Some of His disciples then said to one another, "What is this thing He is telling us, 'A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me'; and, 'because I go to the Father’?" 18 So they were saying, "What is this that He says, 'A little while'? We do not know what He is talking about." 19 Jesus knew that they wished to question Him, and He said to them, "Are you deliberating together about this, that I said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me’? 20 "Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy. 21 "Whenever a woman is in labor she has pain, because her hour has come; but when she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy that a child has been born into the world. 22 "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the LORD'S hand Double for all her sins." … 9 Get yourself up on a high mountain, O Zion, bearer of good news, Lift up your voice mightily, O Jerusalem, bearer of good news; Lift it up, do not fear. Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him And His recompense before Him. 11 Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of the earth by the measure, And weighed the mountains in a balance And the hills in a pair of scales? 13 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, Or as His counselor has informed Him? 14 With whom did He consult and who gave Him understanding? And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge And informed Him of the way of understanding? 15 Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, And are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales; Behold, He lifts up the islands like fine dust. 16 Even Lebanon is not enough to burn, Nor its beasts enough for a burnt offering. 17 All the nations are as nothing before Him, They are regarded by Him as less than nothing and meaningless. 18 To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him? 19 As for the idol, a craftsman casts it, A goldsmith plates it with gold, And a silversmith fashions chains of silver. 20 He who is too impoverished for such an offering Selects a tree that does not rot; He seeks out for himself a skillful craftsman To prepare an idol that will not totter. 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He it is who reduces rulers to nothing, Who makes the judges of the earth meaningless. 24 Scarcely have they been planted, Scarcely have they been sown, Scarcely has their stock taken root in the earth, But He merely blows on them, and they wither, And the storm carries them away like stubble. 25 "To whom then will you liken Me That I would be his equal?" says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these stars, The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and assert, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD, And the justice due me escapes the notice of my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. 29 He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. 30 Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, 31 Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Hebrews 12:5 and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the LORD, nor faint when you are reproved by Him. 6 for those whom the LORD loves He disciplines, and He scourges every son whom He receives." Hebrews 12:11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. 1Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2 For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light And your judgment as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. 8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. 9 For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. 10 Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there. 11 But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. 12 The wicked plots against the righteous And gnashes at him with his teeth. 13 The Lord laughs at him, For He sees his day is coming. 14 The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow To cast down the afflicted an d the needy, To slay those who are upright in conduct. 15 Their sword will enter their own heart, And their bows will be broken. … 34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 35 I have seen a wicked, violent man Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil. 36 Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more; I sought for him, but he could not be found. Ps 94:1 O LORD, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth! 2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth, Render recompense to the proud. 3 How long shall the wicked, O LORD, How long shall the wicked exult? 4 They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; All who do wickedness vaunt themselves. 5 They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage. 6 They slay the widow and the stranger And murder the orphans. 7 They have said, "The LORD does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed.” 8 Pay heed, you senseless among the people; And when will you understand, stupid ones? 9 He who planted the ear, does He not hear? He who formed the eye, does He not see? Proverbs 1:32 For the aimless wandering of the thoughtless will kill them, and the smug overconfidence of fools will destroy them; Isaiah 54:9 "For this is like the days of Noah to Me, When I swore that the waters of Noah Would not flood the earth again; So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you Nor will I rebuke you. 10 "For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:11 "O afflicted one, storm-tossed, and not comforted, Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, And your foundations I will lay in sapp

Northwest Bible Church - July 19, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 7:7-11 Persevering Prayer Intro A. PRAYER PROMISE:  ASK AND RECEIVE (Matthew 7:7-8). 1. Promise (Matthew 7:7-8).   a. Command (Matthew 7:7).     b.  Statement (Matthew 7:8).   2. Perseverance - present imperative.   3. Qualifications:  John  14:14; 15:7; Mark 11:24; Ephesians 6:18; James 4:3; 1 John 3:22; 5:14-15.    B. ILLUSTRATIONS (Matthew 7:9-10). 1. Son asks father for a loaf will not get a stone.   2. Son asks father for a fish will not get a snake.   C. COMPARISON (Matthew 7:11).   1. Men are evil, God is good.   2. If evil men give good gifts to their children, how much more will our Father in  heaven.   3. Objection: but so often I don’t get what I ask for.   a. God knows what is best for us.     b. We often do not know what we really need.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church - July 12, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 7:6 Guard the Gospel Intro A. WHAT IS THE “HOLY” AND “PEARLS”? 1. What does “what is holy” refer to?  Matthew 4:23 2. What do the “pearls” refer to?  Cf. Matthew 13:45-46 B. WHO ARE THE DOGS AND HOGS? 1. “dogs” -   2. hogs, swine, pigs -     a. Can’t refer to all Gentiles.   b. Calvin - “by dogs and swine he means here those who are so thoroughly [permeated]  with a wicked contempt of God, that they refuse to accept any remedy.”   C. CONSEQUENCES 1.  They (swine) will trample the gospel under their feet.   2. The wild undomesticated (dogs) will turn and tear you to pieces.   D. APPLICATIONS 1. Don’t think everyone is either a dog or pig.   2. Requires discernment.   3. Principle:  Share the gospel until there is opposition.  Matthew 10:14-15 4. Examples.     a. Paul’s example, Acts 13; 17; 19, 46-51; 18:6.     b. Jesus’ example, Luke 23:9   5. Be fervent in evangelism.  Luke 10:2; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20 Conclusion