A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” The disciples, like us, want to know who is greatest in the Kingdom, when Jesus questions if they’re even in the Kingdom. He reminds us that we must do anything to remove our own stumbling blocks and not be stumbling blocks for others. We are to safeguard the faith of new believers and consider ourselves, not as greatest, but as last in the social order of the Kingdom.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” In today’s sermon we focus on the transfiguration of Jesus, revealing Him as the ultimate and last prophet and the King of the law. We are called to behold Him in all His glory and to listen to what He says.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” Following Jesus is so much more than a ticket to heaven. When we decide to follow Jesus, He asks us to completely give up control over our own lives and hand it over to Him. This means we don’t always get what we ask for in prayer and we’re called to do things we wouldn’t choose to do if left to ourselves. Listen in on what it means to “take up your cross” and follow Jesus.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” Each of us must answer the question posed to the apostles: “Who do you say I am?” Our answer to this question is the most important one of our lives. Listen to hear ways that we misinterpret, misunderstand, and minimize our understanding of who Jesus really is.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” We can look like a “good Christian” on the outside but a look into our hearts gives us away. Our hearts can be far from God while we try to supply our heart’s needs from other sources. But Jesus is the only One who can give us a new heart. The struggle between our old and new heart is real and only Jesus can fix it.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” Jesus cares about people’s needs and, unlike us, He has the power to provide what we need. And beyond that, He gives to us in abundance! We are not the saviors of anything, He alone has the power. Will we have the faith to not only believe, but act, like He really is a compassionate, all-powerful God who has the power to free us?

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” Our faith is constantly opposed and we shouldn’t be surprised. Jesus himself was often opposed, not because of what he was doing or what he was saying, but because of who he claimed to be. We can often be like this. We like the good things that Jesus gives but don’t like the true reality of what it means to follow Him in obedience, worship and sacrifice. Today we are challenged to a better way, following Jesus in everything.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” Do you believe that following Jesus is worth it? In today’s sermon we explore some parables that show what it’s like to know the value of what you have and whether it’s worth it to give up everything for it.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” There is a tension – a gap – between living life with a worldly perspective versus a Jesus-centered perspective. Through a few parables in Matthew we can see the gap highlighted. We can “mind the gap” by actively seeking Jesus or we can ignore it and let it grow wider. Ultimately, only Jesus himself can close that gap within each of our hearts.

A messages from the series “The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?.” This well known verse challenges us by making us reflect on our own disposition toward God. What type of soil is my heart right now? And how does it affect my relationship with Christ? And how do we cultivate good soil in our hearts so that we will become strong plants that make seeds that pour out to others?