A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Love King Jesus?.” In frustration and angst, the Lord Jesus proclaimed seven woes to the religious leaders and all the people of His day, and of every age. Within the seven woes Jesus strongly warns about the sins of pride and fake religion, ending with a lament over our lack of surrendering to Him.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Love King Jesus?.” Through three question and answer sessions with various groups – Parasites, Pretenders, and Peacocks – that were trying to trap Him, Jesus teaches some valuable insights about what God really desires for His people.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Love King Jesus?.” Through a few stories, Jesus confronts and calls out the religious leaders of His day and us as well. They have held a place of high esteem, but decide they want to be Master instead, determining for themselves what is “right”. But Jesus is clear. Those who simply want to the good things of God without wanting God Himself, will be judged and found wanting. And ultimately they will not only receive nothing, they will receive God’s wrath.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Love King Jesus?.” Like muscles grow through repeated opposition, faith grows through repeated trials. In todays sermon, we see how Jesus taught His disciples about faith, we see what happens with a lack of faith, and we see an example of what is true faith.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Love King Jesus?.” As we delve into our final segment of this three-part series, we start with the last week of Jesus’ life, just as he’s entering Jerusalem on a colt and being worshiped by the crowds. Jesus is finally starting to reveal His true nature to the populace, and the first place He goes is to the temple where He stirs things up.

A messages from the series “Christmas Songs: The Scriptures Sing of the Son.” We wrap up our Christmas Songs sermon series today as we look into Revelation where we hear the end result of the ages-long battle – God wins. The song that we look at today tells the story of blessing for the saints as God brings everything in the world to justice and how God Himself prepares a bride for His Son, the groom.

A messages from the series “Holiday Service.” The night that Jesus was born, the heavenly angels appeared to shepherds and gave a rousing war cry, giving glory to God. With the birth of the messiah, God sets in motion His plan to redeem the entire world. When we try to gain glory for ourselves there is never peace. Only the glory of God will bring peace on earth, through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

A messages from the series “Christmas Songs: The Scriptures Sing of the Son.” In the story of Jesus’ birth we get a glimpse into the character of his mother, Mary. From the song that she sang as listed in the Gospel of Luke, we learn that she is not only a pure and innocent virgin, but that she was humble, had great faith, was obedient, believed that God could do anything, and though she had nothing to offer, God greatly blessed her and she rejoiced with gratitude. When God breaks through in our lives, may we be like Mary.

A messages from the series “Christmas Songs: The Scriptures Sing of the Son.” What child is this? Some 600 years before Jesus came to earth the prophet Isaiah delved into who this child would be, so accurately that some have a hard time believing it. Through Isaiah’s Servant Songs, he pointed to an unlikely messiah, one who was despised, unglamorous, misunderstood, and unaccepted. And that this King would sacrifice and intercede for us, for you and me.

A messages from the series “Christmas Songs: The Scriptures Sing of the Son.” The Song of David was written just after the Arc of the Covenant came to Jerusalem. It was a song of celebration because the Israelites felt that God was back with them, just as He had been in the pillar of fire as He led them out of Egypt and as He would be with them in the temple. But we can celebrate because God ultimately chose to dwell with us as a human in the man, Jesus Christ, and now dwells with believers forever as the indwelt Holy Spirit.