Why should the church be committed to evangelism? Wouldn’t it just be easier to focus on ourselves and worship without trying to reach others? That is the way that many churches think. But in Matthew’s gospel we see the answer. Not only is it necessary to do evangelism to obey the great commission (Mt 28),…
Sermons from May 2020
We will follow up the morning sermon looking at the topic of death, the intermediate state, and the final resurrection of believers. We will be considering Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. # 37 – 38. We will be looking at these passages: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 2 Corinthians 5:1-9.
Matthew presents the pinnacle of Jesus’ authority and power. He has power even over death. And he is willing and able to save all those that come to him by faith. Once again Matthew shows us that it is not the greatness of our faith and understanding, but the object of our faith that saves.…
We continue in the gospel of Matthew to see how Jesus’ ministry brings changes to the piety and life of the church. We need to keep our eyes fixed on him and remember he not only brings in the great blessings of the covenant promises, but he is the blessing of the covenant. In his…
This Sunday we are considering the third miracle in this second group of three. In this miracle, Jesus makes an announcement of good news concerning the forgiveness of sins. He also backs that up with a demonstration of his authority to forgive sins. The text is Matthew 9:1-8. The message is entitled, “The Already and…