Matthew 16:15-19 – Who does run the church? The answer might surprise you. It’s all about who Jesus gives the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And Jesus gives those keys to… local churches – ordinary Christians.
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Sermons on Matthew
Matthew 2:1-12. Matthew’s account of the response of Herod and the Magi to the birth of Jesus give us important lessons on our response to Jesus.
Matthew 26:26-29 – The Lord’s supper is a gift to Christians – by pointing back to Christ’s atoning work and forward to His return, the Lord’s supper bolsters faith and re-focuses our gaze. Praise God for the bread and the wine!
Matthew 13:34 – What a joy it is to be gathered “under the wings” of the Lord Jesus, but sadly not everyone does. Jesus’ words challenge the complacent and comfort the weak.
Matthew 10:26-11:1 – King Jesus gives his people an accurate picture of what it means to follow him.
Matthew 9:18-10:4 – Most kingdoms expand by the sword, but not Jesus’ kingdom. His kingdom expands as needy people come to Him in faith and as gospel workers carry the message of His kingdom out. Listen in and see where you fit in to this kingdom expansion.
Mt 9:9-17 – Jesus is just that good. He is the friend of sinners and the most important person in history. Listen in to learn what sort of difference this makes in your life.
Matthew 8:18-9:8 – Following King Jesus is both harder and better than we think.
Matthew 8:1-17 – Jesus is a willing king, a king who rewards faith, and a king who bears our diseases. What a gracious king!
Matthew 16:15-16 – Who is Jesus really? Peter’s answer is profoundly simple and accurate: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”
Matthew 7:13-29 – Matt brings to us 4 warnings that Jesus spoke to his disciples about living in God’s Kingdom. The importance of not only hearing God’s words but putting them into practice because our life depends on it!
Matthew 7:1-12 – As the sermon on the mount draw to a close, Jesus gives us two final lessons in kingdom living – judge others the right way and go to God with all your needs.
Matthew 6:19-34 – As we continue our studies in the sermon on the mount, King Jesus invites his people to do two things: put God first and trust in Him daily.
Matthew 6:1-18 – Jesus doesn’t just want disciples who outwardly obey His commands, He wants their hearts as well. Listen in and hear of the high standards of Jesus and at the same time His grace to sinners.
King Jesus is Scarier than Sinai The next section of the Sermon on the Mount shows us how Jesus fulfils God’s Law, how Jesus explains God’s Law, and that Jesus demands God’s Law of us. Praise God Jesus has accomplished God’s Law on behalf of those who will repent and trust in him!
Matthew 5:1-16 – In the Beatitudes, King Jesus calls his people to live as citizens of the kingdom of heaven… now. Our priorities and behaviour are radically challenged as Jesus holds out the blessed life.
Mt 4:12-25 – As Jesus’ ministry begins, it becomes clear that His kingdom is on the move. It’s victory is sure. Seeing this advance gives us hope, purpose and proof. Listen in to see and be challenged.
Matthew 4:1-11. This passage shows us why and how Jesus was tempted, as well as what Jesus’ temptation means for us today.
Matthew 3:1-17 – How does one prepare to meet King Jesus? Repent. What’s He, this King, like? Better than we can even imagine. Matthew introduces us to the King in this the first of 15 sermons in Matthew’s Gospel.
Matthew 28:19-20 & Galatians 3:13-14 – In order for evangelism to become “normal,” we need to have a re-think. We must see evangelism as a command to be obeyed (instead of a suggestion), and a privilege (instead of a chore). Christians will not face the curse of God. This changes everything!