Sermons on Matthew
SERVE BEyond the Gate
Acts 3:1-10 — Jesus sends us into the world to serve as witness to the Kingdom of God.
CARE and Share in Need
Acts 2:42-47 — As Christians we show generous care because God has shown it to us, because Jesus taught us to do so, and because the Holy Spirit cultivates godly compassion as it works within us!
Euangelion (Good News)
Matthew 9:35-38; Romans 1:15-17 — The Gospel is the Good News of God’s love for us from Creation to Revelation, focused most clearly in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Hesed (Steadfast Love)
Psalm 136, Matthew 9.9-13 — God demonstrates steadfast love (hesed) toward us through highs and lows, that we might glorify God and bless others.
Yeshua (Salvation, Jesus)
Ex. 15, Ps 14,67, Mt. 1 — God’s covenant blessing tot he world was ‘salvation’ – to and through Israel and Jesus to the world.
Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16 — Jesus provides three metaphors/images for understanding “blessed to be a blessing.”
Persecuted
Matthew 5.10-12 – How are those who are persecuted for doing what God says is right to be blessed?
Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 – God not only desires for us to be pure and holy, but also to make peace and extend mercy.
The Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8 — Jesus commends the process and pursuit of purity (holiness) as one of the attributes of the Heavenly Father.
The Blessing of Mercy
Matthew 5:7 — God blesses those who are merciful with mercy.