* Listen to the message above. We apologize for the poor audio quality. “The one on the cross made the tree the cross was carved from. The one being mocked knew his mockers by name before they were ever born. The one being ridiculed by priests and elders wrote the book they claimed to follow.“ … More Sermon: The Bad News of Easter (Matthew 27:27-61)
* Listen to the message above. “Jesus cannot be just a part of our life. He must be the center of our life. He cannot be a hobby. He must be the all-consuming passion. He cannot be a spiritual adviser. He must be our king.” What will you do with Jesus in 2019? We look … More Sermon: What Will You Do with Jesus in 2019? (Matthew 2:1-23)
Powerful truths about King Jesus are hiding in plain sight. … More Sermon: Hiding in Plain Sight (Matthew 1:1-17)
What does it look like to follow Jesus? In part, it involves getting off the fence, as we learn in three stories that teach one message. … More Sermon: Get Off the Fence (Matthew 28:38-50)
“If you can’t physically go to the nations, look at how God has brought nations to you. You can share the hope of Christ with people who need it the most.” As we reach the end of the Gospel of Matthew, we reach the Great Commission — Jesus’ marching orders to his disciples. Discover what … More Sermon: GO — The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)
When God resolves to do something, he does it. And none of us can stand in his way, as we learn in Matthew 27:62-28:15. … More Sermon: The World Turned Upside Down (Matthew 27:62 – 28:15)
“Never get over the fact that the only thing you deserve is hell, but Jesus in his grace offers you freedom. You did nothing to earn your salvation, but Jesus did it all. Salvation is a gift — purchased at a high price.” Have you ever turned on the news and seen a heartbreaking headline? … More Sermon: The Ache of Injustice (Matthew 27:1-26)
“If claiming the name of Christ would cost you everything, would you still stand? If being a Christian meant you would lose your livelihood, friends and everything else, would you still stand?” On the night before Jesus died, he faces three tragic instances of betrayal. In this message, we look at who betrayed Jesus, how they betrayed Jesus and how we’re … More Sermon: Betrayed (Matthew 26:47-75)
“Jesus came and walked a mile in our shoes. We have a savior who understands what it is to be human. And we have a savior who offers us hope.” Jesus prays at Gethsemane before his arrest, and in this difficult situation, Jesus reveals his character. He is merciful, willing to suffer and prayerful. Delivered … More Sermon: Gethsemane (Matthew 26:30-46)
“It’s not a question of whether you have sinned this week, but how. It’s not a question of if you have sinned, but when. We are all sinners. We all mess up. And Jesus compels us here — look inward.” If you were to gather a group of Christians from all cultures across every age, … More Sermon: Come to the Table (Matthew 26:17-29)
