The Men the King Chose - Part I
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory Scripture: Matthew 10:2–4
Outline
In Matthew 10:2–4, Jesus places Peter first among the apostles, revealing that Christ calls, exposes, and s
anctifies flawed men for faithful service in His kingdom. Peter was:
- Gifted with Boldness, Yet Marked by Impulsiveness
- Set Apart as a Leader, Yet Dependent on Christ
- Devoted in Affection, Yet Confident in Self
- Broken by Fear, Yet Not Abandoned by Grace
- Restored by Christ and Recommissioned for Service to the Church
- Shaped Over Time by the Sanctifying Work of God
- Molded into a Humble Shepherd with a Theology of Suffering
Songs
- I Am Resolved
- Let Your Kingdom Come
- Wherever He Leads I’ll Go
- Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me
- Take My Life and Let It Be
Resources
other sermons in this series
Oct 4
2026
John's Greatness
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Scripture: Matthew 11:7–15 Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory
Sep 20
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John The Baptist's Doubt
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Scripture: Matthew 11:1–6 Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory
May 24
2026
Making Disciples - Part II
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory