Fast From, Feast On
Following Jesus’ pattern of fasting and feasting, abstaining from food and activities to feast upon the Presence of God, is key to experiencing a flourishing life.
Matthew 4:1-4; Luke 7:33-34
The Gift of God’s Word
God has given us His Word, the Bible, to feed us, guide us, point us to Christ, and show us how to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and for our good.
Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Good Builder
When we pursue Christ, we can withstand the storm, be cleansed from our sin, and grow wise as we become more like Him.
Matthew 7:24-27
Christ Through My Eyes – Christmas Eve 2021
The central question for every human is how they see and respond to Christ – whether with faith and worship like the Magi or with fear and rejection like Herod.
Matthew 2:1-18
Purity in an Impure Age
The world is constantly working to press us into its mold. Jesus promises the blessing of seeing God if, in humility, we allow Him to purify our hearts through single-mindedly focusing on Him.
Matthew 5:8 ESV
My Only Comfort – Part 2
Knowing all of these things, what is your only comfort in life and death? That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, from this day forth, to live unto him.
Matthew 10:28–31; Romans 8:28–30
God's Unexpected Work and Word
Things won’t always work out the way we think they should, but God uses every circumstance for his maximum glory, and our maximum good.
Matthew 11:2-15
Who Is This?
Jesus is our Lord, our Messiah, and our King, the only begotten-Son of the Father, promised in the Old Testament to rescue His people and join them to His Father.
Matthew 21:1-11
The Summary of God’s Law
Can you summarize what God’s law commands you to do? All the law is summarized in these two commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:34-40
What Does God Demand of You?
What does God demand of you? God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.
Matthew 5:48
Disciples Reach the World
Disciples are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel.
Matthew 28:19-20
Man – The True Human
Jesus, the Man, was truly human so that He might fulfill humanity’s obligations to God by completely obeying God’s Law and suffering and dying for human disobedience.
Matthew 1:1
Commissioned
All Christians are commissioned by Jesus to be involved in the worldwide mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
The Question of Hypocrisy
Every human sins and fails to live up to God’s righteous standards, but the Gospel offers forgiveness to those who confront this fact and openly confess and repent of sin.
Matthew 23:1-13
The Advent Promise Fulfilled
In the most unlikely and adverse circumstances, God fulfilled His promise to come redeem and rescue us.
Matthew 1:18-25
Sola Scriptura – The Ultimate Authority of Scripture Alone
Scripture alone is the ultimate source of truth and the final authority for the beliefs and practice of Christians and the Church.
Matthew 15:1-9
Being Faithful Stewards
Jesus is our Faithful Steward. We must be like Jesus and remain faithful to the very end in order to receive the good reward.
Matthew 24:45-51
Marriage: When Two Become One
God intends marriage to be a lifelong, vital union between a man and a woman, and anything less is a distortion or rejection of God’s will.
Matthew 19:4-6
O Peter of Little Faith
We can have faith in God because God is faithful and has always been there for us and always fulfilled His promises.
Matthew 14:24-31
Don’t Give Up On Me
True righteousness desires to submit to God, show mercy to others, and humbly receive correction from God so that it might fully obey.
Matthew 1:18-25
Enjoying Jesus Through Prayer
Our loving Father has thrown open wide the door to His room and eagerly invites us to commune with Him.
Matthew 6:6 – 13
There’s Something About (the Virgin) Mary
Was Mary a virgin after Jesus’ birth? What is the biblical view of sex?
Matthew 1:18-25
All In: A Life of Total Commitment
Jesus calls each of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him, for the only way to find true freedom, life and joy is by giving our life away for God and His kingdom.
Matthew 16:24-27
Christ – The Risen Lord of All
All of the Gospels present Jesus as the Risen One, Conqueror of death, and Lord of all, and call all people to become His disciples.
Luke 24:1-12; Matthew 28: 18-20
Palm Sunday – Blessed Is The King
On Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where He was recognized as the Messianic King.
Matthew 21:1-11