Calvary Chapel Reston Station, Reston, Va

Message #389, Matthew 9:9-17, "A Gift from God" Sunday, August 25, 2019 This week we'll consider Jesus' call of a tax collector to be His disciple as we continue our Bible study through the Gospel of Matthew. Our sermon questions are as follows: 1)What can Jesus teach me through His invitation of Matthew to discipleship? 2)Why must my relationship with Jesus be a response to His grace? Related verses: Matthew 4:18-25 Luke 5:1-11 Matthew 9:5-6 Isaiah 61:1-2a Isaiah 43:25 Isaiah 44:22 Micah 7:18-19 Revelation 21:1 Mark 2:13-22 Luke 5:27-39 Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 15:40 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 2 Corinthians 4:7 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 5:24 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 Galatians 5:16-25 Mark 5:19 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Hosea 6:6-7 Hebrews 8:6-13 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #388, Matthew 8:28-9:8, "Worthy, Part 2" Sunday, August 25, 2019 In this sermon, we'll look at three events where Jesus flexes His authority and power to tell us who He is. Our sermon questions are as follows: 1) Why does God allow storms (difficult circumstances) into the lives of His disciples? 2) Do I understand Jesus' authority on earth to forgive sins and its significance? Related verses: 2 Samuel 7 Genesis 12 Isaiah 7 Matthew 3:17 Matthew 1:21 Isaiah 43:1-7 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25 Psalm 107:21-31 Job 42:2-6 Philippians 3:7-14 Psalm 66:16 Mark 5:1-20 Isaiah 43:25 Micah 7:18 John 5:21-23 Acts 7:59-60 Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:13 Psalm 25:4-5 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #387, Matthew 8:18-27, "Worthy, Part 1" Sunday, August 18, 2019 As we dive into today's portion of Scripture, we'll consider Jesus' conversations with those who wanted to be His disciples. We'll focus on verses 18-22 today, picking up in verse 23 next week. Our sermon questions are as follows: 1) What is discipleship? 2) Am I a disciple of Jesus? Next week, we'll answer the question: Why does God allow storms (difficult circumstances) into the lives of His disciples? Related verses: Matthew 4:23-25 Matthew 5-7 Matthew 4:17 Mark 1:15 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 8:1-7 Isaiah 53:4 Luke 9:57-62 Luke 14:25-35 John 10 John 6:26 Luke 9:60 Matthew 6:33 Revelation 5:9-14 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #386, Matthew 8:5-17, "Faith's Unconsidered Cost" Sunday, August 11, 2019 We continue in Matthew chapter eight, studying three more examples of Jesus power and authority. His compassionate exercise of both are set before us as proof that Jesus was the promised Messiah. In this study, we'll consider Jesus' healing of the centurion's servant, of Peter's mother-in-law, and of the multitudes. Our sermon questions are as follows: 1) Do I understand the exercise of God's authority for my benefit is an expression of His grace? That it is not a response to my worthiness or to my works? 2) What are the purposes of God's promises? 3) Do I look to God for all things, whether I perceive they are big or small? 4) Whose needs am I aware of that Jesus is inviting me to bring to Him? How can I do this so that they have an opportunity to believe Jesus is the promised Messiah? Related verses: John 11:1-16 John 20:24-29 Acts 10:28 Luke 7:1-10 Ephesians 2:1-9 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Galatians 3:1-6 James 5:14-16 Mat

Message #385, Matthew 8:1-4, "Our Faithful Savior" Sunday, August 4, 2019 In Matthew chapters eight and nine, we're given ten examples of Jesus power and authority. Jesus' compassionate exercise of both are set before us as proof that He was the promised Messiah. In this study, we'll look at the first of these ten examples with the cleansing of the leper. Our sermon questions for this and the remainder of chapters 8-9 are: 1) What do the healing works of Jesus teach us about Him? 2) What are the purposes of God's promises? Related verses: 2 Samuel 7 Genesis 12 Galatians 3 Isaiah 7 Matthew 1:21 Leviticus 13-14 Deuteronomy 18:15,18-19 Exodus 4:1-8 Matthew 8:1-4 Mark 1:40-45 Matthew 7:7-11 Matthew 6:10 Matthew 5:1-12 Ephesians 3:20-21 Luke 3:2 Luke 17:12-19 John 12:10-11 Acts 6:7 Luke 19:9-10 Mark 1:45 Hebrews 3:15-19; 11:36-40 Acts 10:15,28 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #384, Matthew 7:1-29, "Pilgrim or Pretender?" Sunday, July 28, 2019 Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a challenge to His disciples to examine themselves in light of all Jesus has just taught. Jesus encourages them with two promises that are essential for their growth. And Jesus warns them against external and internal threats, including the risk of self-deception. Our sermon questions are: Why must I Biblically assess my life before I help another believer? And why is prayer critical to both? (Matthew 7:1-12) What is God's measure of true discipleship? How do discernment and obedience protect me from deception? (Matthew 6:19-34) Related verses: Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:12,14-15 James 2:13 Micah 7:18-20 Psalm 51:1-17 John 7:24 Philippians 1:6 Hebrews 12:2 Matthew 5:1-2 John 14:6 Acts 4:12 2 Corinthians 13:5 Psalm 26:2 Psalm 139:23-24 Lamentations 3:40 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.co

Message #383, Matthew 6:16-34, "My Daily Decision" Sunday, July 21, 2019 As we continue through our study in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Jesus will touch on the discipline of fasting. Jesus then challenges His disciples to make a decision of who they will serve and why. Our sermon questions are: What is fasting, and how does God teach us to fast? (Matthew 6:16-18) How is my life a reflection of what I treasure? (Matthew 6:19-34) Related verses: Leviticus 23:37 Matthew 3 John 2, 3, 4 Luke 4 Mark 3 Luke 6 Matthew 4 Acts 13:2 Isaiah 58:1-12 Luke 12:32-48 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Revelation 21:23; 22:5 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Hebrews 11:8-10 *regarding fasting: reference is made to sermon #189 on Isaiah 58:1-12 for a more in depth Bible study on fasting (dated September 27th, 2015) Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #382, Matthew 6:1-15, "Why Motives Matter" Sunday, July 14, 2019 Jesus teaches us through this portion of the Sermon on the Mount how His disciples are to practice giving and prayer. This humbling instruction from Jesus builds upon the previous chapter's lessons on the disciple God blesses and how our God is concerned with both the outward actions and the inward motives. Our sermon questions are: How does my relationship with God affect how I give? How should I give so that my heavenly Father is glorified? (Matthew 6:1-4) What is prayer? What does God reveal about Himself and about me through prayer? (Matthew 6:5-15) Related verses: 1 Kings 18:26-39 Genesis 1:26-31 Revelation 1:5-6 Isaiah 43:7 Revelation 4:11 Mathew 5:16 Luke 5:17-26 Luke 7:11-16 Luke 13:10-16 Luke 17:11-19 Luke 18:35-43 Luke 23:32-47 Romans 1:20 Hebrews 1 1 Corinthians 2 John 17 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvary

Message #381, Matthew 18:15-20, "How Should I Handle Offenses and Receive Criticism?" Sunday, July 07, 2019 Pastor Matt Mozeleski of Calvary Chapel Fredericksburg (CCFred.org) teaches on the biblical subject of offenses. Do you find it challenging to face and overcome offenses? How should we respond to criticisms and the hurt that often accompanies them? Join us in this instructive, encouraging, and challenging word from our guest teacher. Related verses: Matthew 18:1-7 Matthew 5:43-45 1 Peter 5:8 John 10:10 James 1:17 Galatians 6:1 Proverbs 19:11 Proverbs 12:16 1 Peter 4:8 Genesis 9:20-23 Colossians 4:6 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Luke 9:23 1 Corinthians 5 2 Corinthians 2:3-11 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #380, Matthew 5:31-48, “They Say or God Said?” Sunday, June 30, 2019 We finish out Matthew 5 with an overview of the Sermon on the Mount thus far. We observe Jesus' pattern of correcting what His disciples have heard regarding the Scriptures from the Scribes and Pharisees, with what God originally intended. The goal being the humbling of the listener, to see their need for God rather than futile efforts of self righteousness. The sermon questions this week are: 1) Why is it so important to understand what the Bible teaches in light of the whole Bible? 2) How shall we be perfect, just as our Father in heaven is perfect? Related verses: Matthew 5:3-6,17-20 Mark 7:8-9 Matthew 15:6 Romans 3:19-20; 7:7 1 Timothy 1:8-9 Galatians 3:19-24 Romans 3:21-31 Psalm 19 Romans 1:18-20 Hebrews 1 2 Timothy 2:15 John 14:6 Romans 8:1-4 James 2:10 2 Corinthians 5:21 Psalm 17:15 Romans 8:29-39 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https:/

Message #379, Matthew 5:17-30, “Why Do I Need Jesus?” Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our study of the Sermon on the Mount continues with Jesus explaining the righteousness required to enter the kingdom of heaven. Our sermon questions are: 1) How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament, and why should it matter to me? (Matthew 5:17-20) 2) Does perfection motivate or humble me? How does my attitude towards sin reveal my understanding of Jesus, mercy, and grace? (Matthew 5:21-30 Related verses: 2 Kings 23 Jeremiah 7:31 Luke 17:1-2 Romans 14:13 Luke 18:9-14 Luke 24:27,44 Hebrews 10:1-14 John 15:10 Hebrews 4:15 1 Peter 2:22 John 8:46 Romans 7 Galatians 5:17 Romans 5:15-19 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 Isaiah 42:21 Psalm 4:4 Ephesians 1-3;4-6 Galatians 2:15-21 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #378, Matthew 5:1-16, “The Disciple's Character and Influence” Sunday, June 16, 2019 We begin our study of the sermon on the mount with the Beatitudes; Starting off with an comparison of the children of Israel's entrance into the Promised Land with Jesus' instruction to His disciple's regarding the Kingdom of God. Our sermon questions are (1) How does the revelation of God change me? (Matthew 5:1-6) (2) When God changes me, how are my relationships impacted? (Matthew 5:7-13) (3) How am I taught to influence this world? (Matthew 5:9-16) Related verses: Deuteronomy 6:5 Leviticus 19:18 Isaiah 1:1,18; 6:1-8 Luke 5:4-11 2 Corinthians 3:18 Luke 6:35-36 Jeremiah 17:9 Ezekiel 36:26-27 2 Corinthians 5 Hebrews 4:12 Romans 5:1-2 Romans 12:18-21 2 Timothy 3:10-12 Luke 17:3-5 Ephesians 5:1-16 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #377, Matthew 4:12-25, “Jesus' Gospel and Invitation” Sunday, June 9, 2019 As Matthew's gospel continues, he shows us how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy concerning the Messiah's ministry in Capernaum of Galilee. Matthew tells us of Jesus' ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing. He also writes of Jesus' discipleship of Andrew, Peter, James, and John. Our sermon questions are: Why did Jesus leave Nazareth? How do the words of Jesus reveal our hearts? (Matthew 4:12-17) Is "full-time ministry" a biblical term? What can I learn from Jesus' invitation to follow Him? (Matthew 4:18-25) Related verses: John 1:35-3:21 Luke 3:19-20 Luke 4:16-31 John 8:29 Galatians 1:10-12 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 Acts 5:27-32 1 Peter 2:6-8 Galatians 5:11 1 Corinthians 1:18,23 Romas 9:32-33 John 8:12 Isaiah 9:1-2,6 Proverbs 4:18-19 Matthew 4:17 Pslam 119:105 Hebrews 4:12-13 Ephesians 5:13 2 Timothy 4:1-2,5 2 Timothy 2:24-26 1 Corinthians 9:27 Mark 5,9,14 Deuteronomy 6:5 Matthew 22:37 1 Corinthians 10:31 2 Timoth

Message #376, Matthew 4:1-11, “The Garden, the Wilderness, and the Messiah” Sunday, June 2, 2019 We dig into our study of Jesus in Matthew 4, and examine His temptation in the wilderness. Our sermon questions are: What is the lust of the flesh? What is God's purpose in leading me through difficult/humbling experiences? (Matthew 4:1-4) What is the pride of life? How may I overcome the circumstances/temptations that provoke me to question if God is with me? (Matthew 4:5-7) What is the lust of the eyes? Why are worship and service to God critical to having a right relationship with the things of this world? (Matthew 4:8-11) Related verses: Genesis 2:16 Genesis 3 Deuteronomy 8 Exodus 16 Deuteronomy 6:16 Exodus 17:1-7 Deuteronomy 6:13-15 Deuteronomy 6:4-13 Psalm 2; 22:22-31 Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15-16 Romans 3:23 1 John 2:2; 4:10 1 John 2:15-17 Ephesians 2:3 Galatians 5:17 1 Peter 2:11 2 Timothy 2:22 Jeremiah 17:9-10 James 4:6,10 Luke 18:10-14 Proverbs 29:25 Proverbs 16:18 Luke 16:15 Luke 12:22-34 Hebrews 13:5-6

Message #375, Matthew 3:1-17, “The Forerunner and the Father” Sunday, May 26, 2019 In this study we jump into Matthew chapter 3, which comes roughly thirty years after the end of Matthew chapter 2. Matthew introduces us to John the Baptist, who God the Father introduces to the Son of God. Our sermon questions are: What was the message and the mission of John the Baptist? What is the significance of Jesus' baptism? Special thanks and acknowledgment to Pastor Jon Courson and his Application Commentary on the New Testament (Volume 3) that provided the four points which were used to answer the second sermon question! Related verses: Luke 1:5-25,36 Luke 2:40-41,49 Deuteronomy 16 Matthew 1:21 Isaiah 40:3 John 1:7-15 2 Kings 1:8 Malachi 4:5 Leviticus 11:22 Luke 7:24-28 Luke 1:16-17 Matthew 15:1-9 Matthew 23:13-15,27,29 Acts 23:8 Ezekiel 7:19 Zephaniah 1:18 Revelation 6:16-17 Acts 17:31 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Romans 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Colossians 3:1-17 John 1:29-34 Romans 8:3-4,12-17 Romans 6:1-10,11-1

Message #374, Matthew 2:13-23, “Choosing Nazareth” Sunday, May 19, 2019 As we conclude Matthew 2 we follow Jesus, Joseph, and Mary being led in God's will and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies through divine and circumstantial ways. Our sermon questions are: What can we learn from the humility of Jesus through the events here in Matthew 2? And why is it critical I grow in my knowledge of God and my relationship with God as I follow His will? Related verses: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Luke 1:26; 2:1-5 Micah 5:2 Hosea 11:1 John 3:14 Jeremiah 31:15 Isaiah 11:1 Jeremiah 23:5-6;33:15-16 Zechariah 3:8;6:12-13 John 1:46 Psalm 22:6 Isaiah 53:1-3 Philippians 2:5-8 Hebrews 4:15;5:5-8 Philippians 2:3-4 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:28,29 Psalm 103:14 Matthew 11:29 John 8:50 Matthew 9:10 Luke 15:1,2 Hebrews 12:3 Isaiah 50:5,6 1 Peter 2:23 Matthew 26:60-63 John 13:4-5 Matthew 20:28 Mark 10:45 Philippians 2:8 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ http

Message #373, Matthew 2:1-12, “Jesus: Threat, Fact, or King?” Sunday, May 12, 2019 We continue our study of Matthew, and here in chapter two we observe three different reactions to Jesus’ incarnation/birth. They range from the suspicion of Herod the Great, to the indifference of the chief priests and scribes, to the reverence and worship of the wise men from the east. Our sermon questions are: Is my relationship with Jesus based on perception or reality? What lessons can I learn by considering the actions of the wise men in Matthew 2? Related verses: Luke 1:36; 2:1-7, 8-20 Luke 2:17, 21 Leviticus 12:3 Exodus 13:2,12,15 Leviticus 12:6-8 Matthew 2:11, 16 Ezekiel 33:11 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Isaiah 53:4-6 2 Timothy 2:12 Revelation 20:6 John 4:10-14, 19-26 John 8:32 James 4:2 Matthew 6:8 Psalm 38:9 John 16:23-27 1 John 5:20 Luke 22:31-34 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #372, Matthew 1:18-25, "When We Wrestle with God's Will" Sunday, May 5, 2019, We conclude our study in Matthew chapter 1 with Joseph's perspective of Jesus' incarnation through the Virgin Birth. We'll learn from Joseph's example how to face circumstances outside our control in our pursuit of God's will. Our two sermon questions are: How does God encourage me when His will appears unclear or hard to understand? (Matthew 1:18-23) What does the Lord teach me as He helps me to obey His word? (Matthew 1:24-25) Related verses: John 1:1-14 Hebrews 1:1-12 Luke 2:1-16; 22-39; 40-50 Matthew 2:13-23 Matthew 13:55-56 Deuteronomy 22:13-24 2 Samuel 7:12-16 Isaiah 7:14; 30:18 Proverbs 16:32 James 1:19-20 Romans 6:11; 8:1,39 1 Corinthians 1:30 Galatians 3:26 Ephesians 2:10 Colossians 3:3 Philippians 3:14 John 6:20; 16:33 Proverbs 24:10 John 14:15 1 John 5:3 Philippians 2:8 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.

Message #371, Matthew 1:1-17, "Meet the Kingdom of Heaven's King" Sunday, April 28, 2019, We're beginning a new study in the Gospel of Matthew! The theme of Matthew's Gospel is the presentation of Jesus as the one who fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. In today's sermon we'll focus on two questions: Why does Jesus' genealogy matter? What does this genealogy teach me about Jesus? Related verses: Luke 1-2 Malachi 3:1 Genesis 5 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Psalm 89:1-4, 34-37 Matthew 22:41-45 Psalm 110 Isaiah 9:6-7 Genesis 12:1-3; 22:18 John 8:56-58 Luke 3:23 Exodus 3:14 2 Chronicles 33:1-13 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Matthew 1:21 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Calvary Chapel Reston Station 1950 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20195 (703) 834-8100 http://www.calvaryreston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/calvaryreston/

Message #370, Philippians 3:8-10, "The Power of His Resurrection" Sunday, April 21, 2019, Happy Resurrection Sunday! This Easter Sunday message is focused on answering two questions about the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter? What are the results of Jesus' resurrection? A) It matters because Jesus commanded it to be a central part of the gospel message. B) His resurrection is essential to the experience of our new life as new creations in Christ. C) Belief in the resurrection of Christ is pivotal to our salvation from sin, Hell, and death unto forgiveness, Heaven, and eternal life. D) Jesus' resurrection is part of the highest ambition any believer can pursue. In it's pursuit, the true believer will sacrifice anything to attain it. E)The significance of Christ's resurrection results in my desire to know Him more! Related verses: Philemon 1:24 Colossians 4:14 Luke 24:13-31, 46-48 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, 12-26 Galatians 2:20-21 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 1 John 4:1