Sermons on Matthew
The Birth of the Messiah (Matthew)
In Matthew 1:18-2:23, we find Matthew’s introduction of Jesus’ coming into the world. Matthew emphasizes five titles to help us understand who Jesus is. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the names Jesus, Immanuel, the King of the Jews, the Shepherd of Israel, and God’s Son.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel…
Community Good Friday 2024 4th Word
The Fourth Word: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:46
Rev. Bill Fennema, Retired RCA Minister
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part II
In Matthew 21:12-32, the Palm Sunday story continues with Jesus interacting as a priest in vss. 12-17, a King in vss. 18-22, and a prophet vss. 23-32. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Priest who cleansed the temple, the King who cursed the fig tree, and the Prophet who prophesied…
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part I
In Matthew 21:1-12, we read the Palm Sunday story of Jesus coming as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the King seated on a donkey, the Prophet declaring things to come, and the Priest cleansing the temple.
“And the crowds that went before him and that followed…
Church Discipline: Going after the Lost Sheep
In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus describes the process and purpose of church discipline. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the process, the authority, and the promise of church discipline.
“If your brother sins against you… But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses…
Where Is He Who Has Been Born the King of the Jews?
In Matthew 2:1-12, we read the story of the wise men who came seeking the king described in Psalm 2. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions: Who were these wise men? What were these men looking for? What did these men find? What should we look for?
“Where is he who has been born king…
Deliver Us from Evil
In Matthew 4:1–11, we witness the types of temptation the Lord’s Prayer has in mind. We will study three ways Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the temptation of the flesh, the temptation of the world, and the temptation of the devil.
“And lead us not into temptation.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 52
Forgiven to Forgive
In Matthew 6:14–15, Jesus teaches his disciples to ask for forgiveness, and He right away adds that we must also forgive others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the incredible gift of God’s forgiveness, the real requirement of our forgiveness, and a life of asking and giving forgiveness.
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
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Praying for Daily Bread
In Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus taught the disciples to completely depend on God instead of the ability of human power to produce what we need. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the context of praying for daily bread, the content of praying for daily bread, and the promise of praying for daily bread.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day…
Community Good Friday 2023 4th Word
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:46
Rev. Dr. Sacha Walicord, Minister, URC