📖 Matthew 19:16–22 – The Rich Young Man

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 February 2026

In this searching and doctrinally rich sermon from Matthew 19:16–22, Jesus confronts one of the most important questions any person can ask: “What must I do to have eternal life?” Through His interaction with the rich young man, Christ exposes false assumptions about goodness, works, and salvation, and reveals the true cost of following Him.

This passage makes clear that eternal life is found in Christ alone, not in morality, wealth, sincerity, or religious effort.

🔍 Major points from this sermon:

1️⃣ A Sincere Question Is Asked of Jesus

The rich young man approaches Jesus with a genuine desire to obtain eternal life. He understands that not everyone possesses eternal life and recognizes that he himself is lacking. His question is sincere, not hostile or deceptive, and reflects a real concern for life beyond death.

2️⃣ Jesus Answers His Great Question

Jesus responds by directing attention away from human goodness and toward God alone. By declaring that only God is good, Jesus exposes the false standard by which people judge themselves and reminds the young man that eternal life requires perfect righteousness—something no sinner possesses.

3️⃣ Jesus Reveals the Importance of the Law of God

Jesus points the young man to the commandments, showing that the law reveals sin and holds all people accountable before God. The law functions as a schoolmaster, silencing self-righteousness and exposing spiritual bankruptcy. It shows that no one can earn eternal life through obedience because all fall short of God’s holiness.

4️⃣ The Good Fruit of Eternal Life

When pressed further, the young man reveals his true treasure—his wealth. Jesus exposes the idol of his heart by calling him to surrender what he loves most and follow Him. Unable to do so, the young man walks away sorrowful. This demonstrates that eternal life produces fruit: a love for Christ above all else, a willingness to forsake idols, and a life of obedience flowing from genuine faith.

This sermon presses a sobering truth: a person can desire eternal life and still not possess it. Following Christ requires total surrender, and the only hope for salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” -C.T. Studd

📖 Psalm 119:113–120 – Walk in the Fear of the Lord

🎙️ Sermon by Pastor John Dean | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 February 2026

In this urgent and deeply pastoral sermon from Psalm 119:113–120, Pastor John Dean calls believers to take a sober look at how they are living with the time God has given them. Life is short, judgment is certain, and Christ alone is our refuge. This message presses the listener to abandon divided loyalties and to live with a reverent, trembling fear before the living God.

Speaking with the weight of experience and the clarity of Scripture, Pastor John urges both believers and unbelievers to consider eternity and respond rightly to God’s Word.

🔍 Main points from the sermon:

1️⃣ Be Single-Minded, Not Double-Minded

Drawing from verse 113, Pastor John exposes the danger of a divided mind—one torn between the flesh and the Spirit. Vain thoughts, lingering sin, and worldly distractions pull the heart away from Christ and weaken obedience. Like the psalmist, believers are called to hate double-mindedness and love God’s law. This point emphasizes that Christ alone upholds His people, that God’s Word is our hiding place and shield, and that Christians must actively separate themselves from influences that draw them away from holiness.

2️⃣ Walk in the Fear of the Lord

From verse 120, the sermon confronts the modern loss of the fear of God. Pastor John reminds the church that God is not only loving and merciful but also holy, righteous, and just. A true fear of the Lord guards against sin, fuels obedience, and keeps the believer focused on eternity rather than the approval of man. This fear is not terror without hope, but reverent awe rooted in the reality of God’s coming judgment and the saving work of Christ on the cross.

Throughout the sermon, listeners are reminded that time is precious, judgment is real, and salvation is found only in Jesus Christ. The message ends with a heartfelt call to repentance, faith, and wholehearted devotion to the Lord.

“My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.” (Psalm 119:120)

📖 Matthew 19:13–15 – Children

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 January 2026

In this tender and searching sermon from Matthew 19:13–15, Jesus teaches us how He views children—and what that reveals about the nature of true faith and citizenship in the kingdom of heaven. In a world that often treats children as interruptions or burdens, Christ reveals that they are precious, purposeful, and central to God’s redemptive work.

This message calls parents, families, and the entire church to examine how we treat children and whether our lives lead them toward Christ—or hinder them.

🔍 Major truths from this sermon:

1️⃣ Take Children to Christ

Parents brought their children to Jesus so that He might lay His hands on them and pray. This action flowed from spiritual concern, not convenience. The sermon emphasizes that parents and church members are called to actively care for the spiritual condition of children through prayer, teaching, training, and daily example. Children are born sinners in need of salvation, and their greatest need is not physical provision but spiritual instruction and dependence upon the Lord.

2️⃣ Do Not Hinder Children Going to Christ

When the disciples rebuked those bringing children, Jesus was indignant. Hindering children—through neglect, poor example, hypocrisy, or indifference—is a serious offense. The sermon presses that Christians are called to be a blessing, not an obstacle. Our words, actions, priorities, and attitudes all either lead children toward Christ or push them away.

3️⃣ The Nature of Those Who Belong to the Kingdom of Heaven Is That of a Child

Jesus declares that the kingdom belongs to those who are like children—humble, dependent, and trusting. Salvation does not belong to the proud or self-righteous, but to those who come to Christ with childlike dependence. This truth applies not only to children but to every person who claims to belong to Christ.

This sermon ends with a personal call to self-examination:

Do we humbly depend on Christ ourselves?

Are we actively leading children to Him?

And are we living in a way that reflects the heart of our Savior?