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Northwest Bible Church - May 17, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting Intro A. DEFINITION OF FASTING.   1. A Christian’s voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes. 2. A broader use. B. PRACTICE OF FASTING 1. OT practice a. Mandatory for the Day of Atonement. b. Voluntary fasting for other occasions. 2. NT practice. a. Christ fasted for 40 days, Matthew 4:2. b. Pharisees. Luke 18:12 ‘I fast twice a week; c. Apostles and others. Acts 13:2-3; 14:23. C. PURPOSE OF FASTING 1. To humble the flesh in order to humble the soul. Psalms 35:13; Isaiah 58:6; Joel 2:12-13 2. To seek God for a blessing. Isaiah 58:4 3. To intensify our prayers. Psalms 42:1-2 D. ABUSES OF FASTING (Matthew 6:16). 1. Fasting as a hypocrite. Matthew 6:16 2. Merit in physical abuse. Colossians 2:20-23 3. Secularizing danger. E. PROPER FASTING (Matthew 6:17-18). 1. Don’t advertise it. 2. God will reward you.

Northwest Bible Church - May 3, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 6:12 Forgive us Intro I. THE REQUEST FOR FORGIVENESS (Matthew 6:12a). A. What are the “debts”? Luke 11:4; Matthew 6:14-15 B. Request for forgiveness is not for justification here but sanctification. C. Why should we regularly ask our Father for forgiveness? 1. Aborts the spread of sin. 2. Restores broken fellowship with God. Mark 11:25; Psalms 66:18 3. Jesus knows we still have the flesh and need forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 II. THE MOTIVATION FOR FORGIVENESS (Matthew 6:12b). A. The meaning of “as also”. Does not introduce merit but evidence. B. The importance of forgiving others. 1. It indicates a humble and gracious heart. 2. It is sanctifying. III. CONSEQUENCES OF UNFORGIVENESS (Matthew 6:14-15). A. If you forgive, you will be forgiven (Matthew 6:14). B. If you do not forgive, you will not be forgiven (Matthew 6:15). Cf. Matthew. 18:23-35 C. What about forgiving those who don’t repent? D. Why forgive others? 1. God’s providence reigns over all things. 2. Romans. 8:28. 3. Forgive because we have been forgiven more. Conclusion

Mike Southerland Continues in Ephesians. Sermon notes included below. Ephesians 2:10-16 “We Are His Workmanship” I. Introduction II. We Are His Workmanship A. Creation B. God’s children specifically III. Good Works A. Works as filthy rags B. Good Works from Soli Deo Gloria C. Free will IV. God’s Chosen People – The Church A. God’s people were Christians, though in the Old Testament they weren’t yet called that. B. We are all one in Christ Jesus V. Conclusion A. God created us for good works B. God’s church is made up of all ethnicities and nations C. There is no Jew and Gentile. All of us “in Christ” are God’s chosen people

Northwest Bible Church - April 5, 2026 - Resurrection Day - Alan Conner John 18-21 Christ’s Death and Resurrection Intro A. THE ARREST - John 18:1-6. 1. Christ is in control. 2. “I am” and the mob falls (John 18:6). B. THE TRIAL - John 18:12-19:15. 1. The Jewish trial a. Before Annas, John 18:12-24. b. Before Caiaphas, John 18:24-27. c. A kangaroo court trial. d. Jesus supplied the evidence for their conviction (Matthew 26:63-64). 2. The Roman trial (John 18:28-19:15). a. Did not want to get involved, John 18:31 b. John 18:31-32, Prophecy must be fulfilled, Isaiah 53:5; Psalms 22:16; Zechariah 12:10. c. Pilate interviews Jesus and concludes, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 18:38). d. Jesus is scourged, crown of thorns, purpose robe, mocked, slapped (John 19:1-2). e. Pilate, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 19:4). f. Chief priests and officers, CRUCIFY, CRUCIFY (John 19:6). g. Pilate, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 19:6-15). C. THE CRUCIFIXION (John 19:16-37). 1. Jesus carried His own cross (John 19:17). 2. The inscription: JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS (John 19:19). 3. Casting lots for His clothes (John 19:23-24). Fulfills prophecy, Psalms 22:18 (John 19:24). 4. Jesus’ sayings on the cross: 5 of 7 dealing with redemption. a. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 b. “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 c. “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?” Matthew 27:46; Psalms 22:1. d. “It is finished.” John 19:30. A CRY OF VICTORY. e. “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46; Psalm 31:5. 5. No broken legs (John 19:31-37). 6. Soldiers pierced His side and out came blood and water (John 19:34). D. THE BURIAL (John 19:38-42). 1. Joseph of Arimathea, the secret disciple requests Jesus body (John 19:38). 2. Nicodemus, the devoted follower brings 100 lbs. of spices (John 19:39). E. THE RESURRECTION (John 20-21). 1. Mary Magdalene is the first to report the empty tomb (John 20:1-2). 2. Peter and John run to the tomb, Peter sees, but John believed (John 20:6-8). 3. Mary returns and looks into the tomb, sees two angels (John 20:11-18). 4. Jesus’ first appearance to the disciples (John 20:19-25). THOMAS DOUBTS. 5. Jesus’ second appearance to the disciples (John 20:26-29). Thomas, “MY LORD AND MY GOD.” 6. Jesus’ appearance to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee (John 21:1-25). a. Jesus restores Peter. b. “FOLLOW ME” (John 21:19, 22). Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church - Mar. 22, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew. 6:9 The Lord’s Prayer Intro OUTLINE: Address; “Our Father who art in heaven” Requests:1-3 deals with God’s glory; Requests: 4-6 deals with man’s need (pardon, provision, protection) A. THE MODEL PRAYER (Matthew 6:9a). 1. “Pray” is a present tense imperative. 2. “you” is emphatic. 3. “Then” indicates the conclusion to Jesus’ previous teaching on prayer. 4. “in this way” - this prayer is a model. B. OUR FATHER (Matthew 6:9b). 1. The name “Father” in Matthew. a. “your Father”, “My Father.” b. Israel’s concept of God as Father.   c. Our relationship with the Father. 2. “Our Father” a. speaks to an exclusive relationship. b. speaks to an inclusive relationship.   C. WHO IS IN HEAVEN (Matthew 6:9b). 1. Plural, “heavens”. 2. The significance of “heaven”.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 28, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:17 Christ Fulfills the Law and Prophets Intro   A. JESUS DID NOT COME TO ABOLISH THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS. “Do not think” - Jesus does not abolish the law and prophets. B. JESUS CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS. Primary meaning: Christ fulfilled all the prophecies and types of O.T. a. Prophecies: b. Types: Secondary meaning: Christ fulfilled the law by His perfect obedience. a. Jer. 23:5-6 b. Isa. 53:11 Secondary meaning: Christ fulfills the law by correctly interpreting the law. a. Matthew 5:21-48 b. Lk. 24:27   Conclusion  

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 14, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:14-16 You are the Light of the World Intro A. THE WORLD IS DARKNESS. The symbolism of darkness. The world of darkness needs light.   B. CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. The role of Israel. Isa. 60:1-3. The Messiah was prophesied to be “a light to the nations.” Isa. 42:6; 49:6; Matthew 4:16. Light symbolizes primarily salvation and life. Isa. 49:6; Jn. 1:4; 8:12. C. YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (Matthew 5:14-16). The disciples of Jesus are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). The light comes from God. Jn. 3:19-20; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 1:13 The light must shine and not be hidden (Matthew 5:14b-15). a. The light exposes what’s in the dark. b. A city on a hill cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14b). c. A lamp is not lit and put under a basket (Matthew 5:15). The nature of our shining (Matthew 5:16). a. good words.   b. good works.   The purpose of our shining: the glory of the Father (Matthew 5:16). Conclusion