Messages on Matthew
Rise Up and Pray for a Harvest
Discover the transformative power of viewing others through the lens of Christ’s compassion. Many people around us are struggling despite appearing successful or put-together on the outside. This message explores how Jesus viewed crowds of people and what we can learn about developing genuine compassion for others. Learn about the three ways Jesus saw people: with deep compassion that moved Him to action, by identifying their real spiritual needs rather than judging their outward behavior, and by seeing their incredible…
Christmas Under Attack
What if I told you the Christmas story you know is missing one of its darkest chapters? While we celebrate the peaceful manger scene, we rarely talk about what happened next: a middle-of-the-night escape, a government manhunt, and a massacre of innocent children. This sermon unpacks the shocking reality of Jesus’s first years—a story that reads more like a Hollywood thriller than a Christmas card. We’ll explore why foreign astrologers traveled 900 miles to worship a baby while a paranoid…
Joseph: You Are Not The Father
What if the Christmas story you’ve imagined—all calm, all bright, silent and serene—was actually more chaotic than you thought? This December, we’re diving into the messy reality of Mary and Joseph’s unplanned journey into parenthood. Forget the picture-perfect nativity scenes: this young couple faced scandal, shame, and a crisis that could have destroyed everything. Joseph woke up one morning to discover his fiancée was pregnant, and he knew it wasn’t his child. The law gave him every right to publicly…
All In for a Lifetime
Too many Christians start their faith journey with excitement but abandon it when life gets difficult—like buying all the camping gear only to quit after the first rough night. In this final message of our “All In” series, we explore why faith isn’t just a moment but a lifetime journey of mountains and valleys. Through the Parable of the Sower and key passages from Luke 9:23 and Hebrews 12:1-3, discover three practical keys to holding onto your faith until your…
Come Lord Jesus
Today we finish our series on Profound Prayers; and, as I like to do, I’ll give you a quick review of the prayers we’ve covered over the past few weeks. As you remember these sermons from the past few weeks, you may notice that this series was not about giving you a pattern to follow. The Bible doesn’t give us a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all pattern for every prayer. Yes, the Lord’s Prayer is a model but we still don’t pray it…
Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner
In today’s sermon, we dive into one of Jesus’ parables from Luke 18:9-14, where a Pharisee and a tax collector come before God in prayer.
What to Say and How to Say It
We’ll explore the impact of negative words such as gossip, slander, and sarcasm, and learn how to replace them with life-giving, encouraging, and comforting words. Discover how the “how” we communicate is just as crucial as the “what” we say.
Life or Death in the Tongue
From marketing slogans to personal conversations, words can build movements or cause harm. We’ll examine how even small words can have immense impact, reflecting on biblical teachings and real-life examples. Join us as we learn to use our words wisely and intentionally, transforming them into a source of life and encouragement.
God Is Relational
Today we continue our “God Is _____” series. If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed that some of the attributes of God’s character seem almost at odds with each other. If you recall, immediately after we talked about how God is holy, perfect and righteous, we also saw how God is loving, kind, compassionate and merciful. We see God as finite and totally unlike us; and yet in Genesis 2 the Bible tells us we are made in HIS image.
God Is Sovereign
Series Recap We’re past the halfway point in our “God Is” series, so it’s time for a quick review of where we’ve been. God’s Sovereignty Defined “Sovereignty” isn’t a word we use often. It’s a word that describes the power, authority and position a ruler holds. The sovereignty of rulers enables them to exercise their will over their domains. In the United States, since we have duly elected officials with a purposefully crafted balance of powers, we don’t talk much…