Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

King of Grace – Matthew 1:1-17

Matthew’s gospel begins the Christmas story with the genealogy of Jesus. Matthew is showing us who Jesus is, by telling us where he comes from: Jesus is King. In the genealogy Matthew shows us that Jesus is the eternal King, the universal King, and the King of grace.

The Kingdom of Heaven, Part 1 – Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

The first of two sermons on the Kingdom of Heaven. In this parable Jesus speaks to an audience that is losing faith in him. Seeking to assure them he teaches them that the Kingdom of Heaven has arrived, that he is in control of it and that it will one deal with all the problems in the world.

Outward Church – Genesis 1:26-28, Matthew 28:16-20

The introduction to our series on Jonah doesn’t start in Jonah, but looks at Jesus’ “Great Commission”, which shows us the radical call of discipleship, the outward direction of the Church, and the promise of Jesus’ personal presence with us.

What Treasure do you Seek? – Matthew 6:19-24

We all seek after some kind of treasure in life. Jesus contrasts seeking 2 different treasures, living with 2 different perspectives, and serving 2 different masters. Which treasure do you seek: that which is unstable & insecure, or that which is eternally secure?  

How to Pray – Matthew 6:7-15

Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray in 3 parts: Orientation of our hearts to know God as father; Devotion to God’s name, reign, and will; and Dependence upon God for all of our physical, spiritual, and moral needs.

Jesus vs. Religious Hypocrisy – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Here Jesus describes religious hypocrisy: people whose displays of righteousness are nothing more than putting on a show for others to see – like an actor on stage. He warns against this, and teaches that who you are really & truly before God is who you are when no one is watching.