Messages on Matthew (Page 3)
Part 3: Suffering
Suffering is a reality of being human. It is the plight of many with no end in sight. As believers, our ability to ease the suffering in this world goes far beyond the practical help it extends to those we help. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Matthew 5:4; Romans 8:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
The Grudge – Part 1: The Tension
Why is forgiveness so hard, especially when it is an expected part of what it means to be a believer in God? How do we understand and navigate forgiveness when we’ve been deeply hurt? Matthew 6:14-15; 18:21
Part 4: Holy
One characteristic that sets God apart from his creation is holiness. It is also a characteristic that becomes an important part of our faith journey as we grow in our relationship with God. Isaiah 6:1-7; Leviticus 20:26; Matthew 5:48; 1 Thess 4:7; 1 Peter 1:16
God Is… Part 1: Three-In-One
The Trinity is a unique formulation for God that is essential to the Christian faith, yet one of the most difficult concepts to understand and comprehend, and the first step in knowing God intimately. Matthew 28:19; John 14:16-17; 2 Cor 13:14
Part 7: Who Cares?
Fear, when allowed to govern our lives, can leave us helpless and hopeless. But fear can also serve as a signpost to something greater which in turn, builds courage, confidence, and hope. Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:30-34
Amazed – Only Jesus, Part 4
An officer goes to great lengths to seek out Jesus to get help for someone he cares about. What transpires is a moment that even surprises Jesus? Mathew 8:5-13
The Pull of Love – Only Jesus, Part 3
The persistence of a mother when faced with a parental nightmare, demonstrates a love that is sacrificial and longsuffering. Matthew 15:21-28
When the Pressure is On – Choices, Part 3 (Good Friday)
Crowd mentality can sometimes overpower our better judgment. In the heat of such moments, choices can become misguided. Matthew 27:16-26
My Christmas Wish – Part 3: Joy
Few emotions can lift us like joy. It has a way of transforming us to see the world anew and experience it with new eyes and new expectations. Matthew 2:9-11; Luke 2:10
My Christmas Wish – Part 1: Hope
Few seasons generate a spirit of hope and anticipation of better things to come like Christmas. Matthew 12″15-21
Believe 101 – Part 4: Kingdom
When we believe, we become a part of something that is much larger than ourselves, and much greater than we imagine. Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 6:33
Stories That Move the Heart – Part 4: Not Fair
It’s great when it works in our favour, but it has a way of making us feel it’s “unfair” when it works against us. Matthew 20:16