John’s Doubts and Jesus’ Answer

A Generation’s Indifference to the Friend of Sinners

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 22, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. https://www.fbcdelphi.com/ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.fbcdelphi.com/who-we-are/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our https://www.fbcdelphi.com/what-we-believe . 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

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 15, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. https://www.fbcdelphi.com/ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.fbcdelphi.com/who-we-are/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our https://www.fbcdelphi.com/what-we-believe . 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

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 8, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. https://www.fbcdelphi.com/ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.fbcdelphi.com/who-we-are/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our https://www.fbcdelphi.com/what-we-believe . 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] The Work of God The Blind Receive Their Sight [Mt. 9:27–31] The Lame Walk [Mt. 8:5–13; 9:1–8] Those With Leprosy Are Cleansed [Mt. 8:1–4] The Deaf Hear [Mt. 9:32–34] The Dead Are Raised [Mt. 9:18–26] The Poor Are Told the Good News [Mt. 4:23; 9:35; 5:3] 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

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. https://www.fbcdelphi.com/ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.fbcdelphi.com/who-we-are/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our https://www.fbcdelphi.com/what-we-believe . 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

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. https://www.fbcdelphi.com/ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.fbcdelphi.com/who-we-are/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read our https://www.fbcdelphi.com/what-we-believe . 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