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Sermons on Matthew (Page 13)
When we think of movies with sequels, we need to look at the entire series to gain the proper perspective. Our reading of Matthew today may seem like a sequel, but it is part of the whole. We’ve seen the sequel of the Sermon on the Mount and we know that we are free from…
Matthew discusses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, and how we must exceed their level if we hope to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This is a pretty high bar. How can we ever hope to do this? Thanks to Christ we are children of God, and we receive His perfect righteousness. Thanks to…
In the Sermon on the Mount we are blessed and we are challenged. In our poorness, mourning, persecutions and our trials may we be uplifted to find blessings and mercy!
The arrest of John the Baptist marked the beginning of the end of John’s ministry. Jesus stepped up and delivered God’s word bringing the light to a people in darkness. May we, like Jesus, be ready to be the ‘next one up’ when we are needed and called to serve!
As we gather to celebrate our Lord’s birth at midnight, we take time to thank God for his unexpected gift, the gift of His son Jesus sent for each of us and for the salvation of our world. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
John had sent messengers to confirm with Jesus, was he really the one? Like John, we can have our doubts. As we come down from our “mountaintop experiences,” we also succumb to doubt. Jesus gives us the antidote for doubt, our faith in him. Lord, help us to trust and to be willing to get…
John the Baptist challenged the Jews to complete change as the world prepared for Christ.What would inspire such a revolutionary change? The pending arrival of Jesus Christ, requiring a complete change of mind and direction. May we also be ready for personal repentance and preparation to follow our Lord Jesus Christ! He promises victory over death and…
As we explore tonight’s Gospel reading from Matthew 12, we are reminded that Christ in us gives us hope – and this hope will never disappoint us!
God has called us by name. God claims you and declares you are his beloved during your baptism. He treasures everyone, His love is constant and unwavering.
He is Risen! Join us as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the tomb and his triumph on Easter morning! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!