Removing Soul-Destroying Stumbling Blocks

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 24, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Because Jesus demands ruthless seriousness about whatever destroys souls, his followers must protect one another from sin and pursue holiness at any cost.

1. The Terrifying Danger of Leading Others into Sin [Mt. 18:6–7]

A. Jesus Warns Against Destroying His Little Ones [Mt. 18:6]

1) The Little Ones

2) The Stumbling Blocks

3) The Better Judgment

B. Jesus Warns That Offenses Bring Judgment [Mt. 18:7]

1) Woe to the World

2) Woe to the Person

2. The Necessary Violence of Cutting Off Your Own Sin [Mt. 18:8–9]

A. Sin Must Be Cut Off Ruthlessly [Mt. 18:8a, 9a]

B. Entering Life with Earthly Loss Is Better Than Eternal Fire [Mt. 18:8b, 9b]

Conclusion