Sermons on Matthew

Sermons on Matthew

Following Jesus – Week 3

The teachings of Jesus have had vast historical influence, and the Sermon on the Mount may be the most influential. But the scripture we are covering today (⁠Matthew 5:1-20⁠) isn’t just nice platitudes; it is shocking. The audience was ‘astonished.’ We must be careful to not read this sermon with preconceived ideas and cast our Western understanding into it. We need to see it as Matthew wrote it, in the context of the Messiah King and His Kingdom. To understand…

Following Jesus – Week 2

The synoptic gospels present Jesus’ temptation immediately following His baptism. We can expect challenges after spiritual peaks. The wilderness motif is common in scripture. It represents a dry and discouraging time that grows and matures us. It is a time that we must be dependent on God (⁠1 Peter 1:6-7⁠). Today in ⁠Matthew 3:13-4:11⁠, we look at the temptations of Christ. We must understand that temptation is not a sin. Jesus was tempted, just like we are (⁠Hebrews 4:15⁠). Temptation…

Following Jesus – Week 1

Isaiah chapters 40-55 are called the ‘comfort poems.’ They are a backdrop to the Gospel of Matthew. They tell of the Messiah’s return and hope of the promised Kingdom of God (⁠Isaiah 52:1-10⁠⁠). Matthew is diligent to make clear that fulfillment of the entire story of the Hebrew Bible is found in Jesus. He begins the Gospel with the genealogy from the promise to Abraham (⁠Matthew 1:1-17⁠). Immerse ourselves in the story because we still have a part to play…

An Invitational Life – Week 2

This sermon dives into the adventure of evangelism, breaking down misconceptions and recasting it as a relational journey rather than a high-pressure sales pitch. Reflecting on his personal sales experiences, Pastor Donnie explores the contrast between trying to “sell” Jesus and joining God’s work in drawing others to Him. True evangelism begins with seeing people as God does, moving from guilt-driven obligation to a Spirit-led partnership. Inspired by the “Couch to 5k” for people who desire to be runners, this…

Practical Faith – Pt. 10

James highlights that we should not act as the judge. Leave that up to Jesus, we should seek the Lord in all thing and encourage each other toward Jesus.

Foretold – Part 2

Pastor Donnie Johnson took a look at the second of three predictions that Jesus made about His own death and resurrection in our Sunday series, “Foretold.”

Foretold – Part 1

Jesus foretold of his death and resurrection. Peter’s response was two fold 180° apart. How do we respond? Pray, Read Scripture and Fellowship!

Oikos: Biblical Wisdom for Marriage & Home – Part 4

Parenting is hard …. and rewarding. Ephesians gives us a great guidelines for both parents and children (obey, honor, respect, guide, encourage…). We are all adopted into God’s family and through our adoption there is healing for wounds and mending where there is brokenness.

Practicing the Presence of God – Part 5

Similar to the church in Ephesus, we all drift from our first passions. John gives us all a good reminder in his letter of Revelation, that we need to remember our passion for Christ, repent from our hardening heart and return to to the practices of love.

Practicing the Presence of God – Part 4

Where is the Church in Jesus life? Good question, since Jesus only says the word twice. But when He talks about the Church, it is very weighty. We need the Church – to grow, to learn, to love each other. The Church needs us – to encourage each other, to help each other. The Church was born in song, it is an act of worship and God blesses us through the Church as we bless others.

Practicing the Presence of God – Part 2

How do we live life in God’s presence? We need to know that God speaks, and we need God’s Word more than food. God’s Word is precious. Actively put yourself in Jesus’ path by reading His Holy Word.