Sermons

In the beatitudes Jesus provides a surprising portrait of life in God’s kingdom—an upside-down kingdom where true blessing is not found in strength, success, or self-sufficiency, but in spiritual poverty, godly sorrow over sin, and meek dependence on the Lord.

In Matthew 4:12–25, we see the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry as God’s light shines into a place of darkness and need. Jesus announces a kingdom of grace—calling people to repent, follow Him, and experience the glory of his life-giving kingdom. Matthew calls us to see the light of Christ, hear His gracious yet costly call, and respond with repentance and faith as we follow Him.

Where Adam, Israel, and each of us have failed, Jesus resists the devil’s temptations by trusting the Father, refusing shortcuts to provision, safety, and glory, and standing firm on God’s Word.

Like a royal herald announcing the entrance of coming monarch, John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus’ arrival.

Matthew 3:1-12 introduces John the Baptist as he prepares the way for Jesus. John preached about repentance and how the call to surrender to Jesus was urgent.

Matthew 2:13–23 confronts the sobering reality that the birth of Jesus provoked not only worship but violent opposition, most clearly seen in King Herod’s fearful grasp for power.

In Matthew 2:3–6, we see a striking contrast between those who know the Scriptures and those who go to worship Christ.

Matthew 2 shows that the long-promised King has come, and the way people respond to Him reveals what they believe about Him.

This week, as we look at Matthew 1:18-25, we are brought back to the basics of our faith, remembering who Jesus is and why he came.

Matthew opens his Gospel by announcing a new beginning—a new “genesis”—centered on Jesus Christ, the Son of David and the Son of Abraham.