Sermons on Matthew (Page 11)
The Necessity of Forgiveness
We know that forgiveness is important in the life of the church. In fact, the church would not exist if God had not forgiven us through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. This week we are looking at a parable of Jesus in Matthew 18 that deals with forgiveness. Through this brief story, Jesus helps His people understand not only the unimaginable forgiveness that God…
A Hopeful Hosanna
We are so glad that you are worshiping with us today. This week is a special time of preparation. As we look forward to celebrating the resurrection of Christ, it’s essential that we understand who and what we are celebrating. Roughly two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem in what we know as the triumphal entry. The crowds cheered Him, the…
The Son of Promise
(Click “SAVE” above to download sermon and notes.) The signs of Christmas are beginning to appear. The streets are decorated, the church is dressed for the season, and even the weather is (slightly) cooler. All of these things come together and start to give us a sense of expectation. The anticipation of Christmas is one of the most wonderful parts of…
The Family – Christmas Eve
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon.) We’ll meet together on Christmas Eve at 9:00 am OR 3:30 pm to rejoice in the birth of Jesus. As we look at the event with fresh eyes, we’ll rejoice in this life-changing event as we see how each family member, even the Christ-child stepped up in obedience to God’s will and changed…
The Biggest Zero of All
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon.) Some of the people in the first Christmas fulfilled noble roles that called for devotion, sacrifice, and significance; others, not so much. We want to emulate those heroes of Christmas, and definitely don’t want to copy the zeros. Sunday we take a look at the biggest zero of all and realize…
Under One Gospel
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon notes) “Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.” (Galatians…
Jesus Came to Die for Us
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon notes) Our Easter celebration begins in earnest as we take a serious look at the things that people assumed before he rose on the resurrection Sunday that followed and what people wanted to add after his resurrection (they’re still doing it). This vital message explains the scriptural foundation upon which all…
God, Help Us
Petitions to God can either be self-centered or others-centered. In the second half of the Lord’s Prayer we see that the words “us” and “we” are as important as the word “you” was in the first half. Once we recognize God for who he is, it is entirely appropriate for us to bring our own needs and requests to him in prayer. On Sunday Patrick will explore this idea and…
The Joy of Praying “Our Father”
Another study on the Lord’s Prayer? Oftentimes the most familiar things in our lives become the least appreciated. Millions of people throughout history have memorized the same prayer, praying it over and over again to the point of monotony. This two-week series in Matthew 6:5-15 will help us remember that Jesus actually gave us words to pray! We will also learn how…
The Triumphal Entry – More than a Parade
The Triumphal Entry: a prelude to greatness. It stirred the senses of the crowds and filled disciples with anticipation. Finally, Jesus got the honor he deserved; a striking new order – the King had come! It would be so different from their expectations. That great day of celebration, did not…
Christmas – After the Celebration
I hope your Christmas celebration was meaningful, and that is was a time of great joy with family, friends, and reflection. Sunday we think about life once the celebration is over. We will look back at the family life of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the excitement of Christmas and the faithfulness that was required in the quiet years that followed. It’s a great lesson as we…