Sermons on Matthew
IDENTIFYING JESUS
IDENTIFYING JESUS MATTHEW 17:1-8 What does the account of the transfiguration on the mountain reveal about His identity? Listen as Cameron O’Daniel leads us into taking a deeper look at this passage’s implications and their impact on our lives. Cameron O’DAniel
PSALM SUNDAY 2023
PSALM SUNDAY 2023 MATTHEW 21:1-17 And, at the culmination of His earthly ministry, Jesus, born to die – made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He did not enter in full-fledged battle array, nor with the expected pomp and circumstance of other kings … He came, surprisingly, on the back of a borrowed donkey. The people were looking for a Davidic king, a warrior king, to lead them to victory over the Roman oppressors. From this scripture passage, Rob teaches the…
HERE WE STAND
HERE WE STAND MATTHEW 16:13-19 SOURCES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Blevins, Jim. (2005). The Alliterated Bible. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Crouch, Andy. (4-11-2017)m “Navigate Like a Tugboat.” Christianity Today FYI Blog. www.PreachingToday.com Gaston, John. Halverson, Richard. Blessing: Nowhere by Accident. Just Prayer. https://www.justprayer.gracespace.info/a-new-year-blessing-nowhere-by-accident/ Peters, Jack. Phillips, John. (2005). Exploring the Gospel of Matthew: An Expository Commentary. Kregel Publications. Thompson, Larry. Strickland, Howard. Strite, Jeff. (May 29, 2022). The Christ [Sermon]. Sermon Central. https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-christ-jeff-strite-sermon-on-messiah-265938 Wiersbe, Warren. (2003). The Wiersbe New Testament Commentary. David C. Cook…
EVERY MEMBER A MISSIONARY
EVERY MEMBER A MISSIONARY ACTS 1:8, MATTHEW 28:18-20 The high calling of each believer is to be a missionary. What does that involve? Jesus explains that in His commission to each believer. He says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). To do this and indeed be” on mission” with…
THANKFUL
THANKFUL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-28 MATTHEW 26:26-30 Why should we be thankful? These passages explain the needed resolve for thankfulness, the reach of thankfulness, the rationale for thankfulness, and the reward of thankfulness. SOURCES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Blevins, Jim. (2005). The Alliterated Bible. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Carr, Alan. (2003). The Greatest of These is Love. [Sermon.] Sermon Notebook. https://sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/Mark%2012_28-34.htm Catt, Michael. Chambers, Oswald. Daugherty, Bob. (2013-2017). The Message Builder. Wordsearch Publishers. Gangel, Kenneth. (1998). The Holman New Testament Commentary. B&H Publishing Group. Kennedy,…
THE GREAT COMMISSION
THE GREAT COMMISSION MATTHEW 28:16-20 Steve Wiggins, Founder/CEO at Groundworks Ministries Inc Our guest preacher today, Steve Wiggins, is a five-time Grammy Award nominee. He was the lead singer for the Big Tent Revival Band. Following his time as a recording artist, Steve became a pastor and has served on the staff of Willow Creek Community Church, Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, and most recently at Bellevue Baptist Church. Steve Wiggins has a passion for teaching the Bible, and he has…
MIND THE GAP
MIND THE GAP MATTHEW 7:13-14 Mind the gap! (Or watch your step!) This is a crucial reminder to our graduates as they make significant decisions that impact the course of their lives. Yet Matthew 7:13-14 is a reminder, not only to graduates but to all, to carefully consider the path you choose to take through life. We have been given a map, God’s Word, and no one is more worthy of following than Jesus Christ. The challenge is to ask…
A JOSEPH PERSPECTIVE
A JOSEPH PERSPECTIVE MATTHEW 1:18-25 Rev. Drew Gay, the Executive Pastor of Crossroads, brings a message of hope from the perspective of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. The Bible refers to Joseph as a righteous man. Have you ever considered what you must have thought and felt when he learned of Mary’s condition and struggled to know the right thing to do?
CONVERT OR DISCIPLE?
CONVERT OR DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:24 What is a biblical disciple and what is a biblical disciple-maker? A disciple is one who is radically committed to learning how to follow Jesus in every dimension of life. A disciple-maker is a mature, growing Jesus-follower who is actively working to reproduce Christ-like character in the life of a few people – equipping those people to follow Jesus in every dimension of their life by means of a personal investment in their life. There…
THE SUMMONS TO SURRENDER
THE SUMMONS TO SURRENDER Matthew 28:16-20 What is the summons that we are called to surrender to? There are 4 words in our focus passage that perfectly summarize the gospel message of Matthew. The 4 words are imperatives, commands … COME, SEE, GO, and TELL. The Resurrection and the Great Commission give us the power to start over – Jesus gives us the power to keep going. He gives us the power to change, to be different. The greatest day in…