Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
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
Praying to the Heavenly Father
Jesus explains in Matthew 7:7–11 that God is the loving Father of believers who watches over them and stands ready to supply their needs. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes prayer as asking, prayer as asking our Father, and prayer as asking our heavenly Father.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to…
You Must Listen to Jesus
In Matthew 17:1–23, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ displays His glory and also the suffering He would endure for our sins. If we follow Jesus we too can expect both suffering and glory. Listen as Brandt Barnard preaches that we must listen to Christ rightly, listen to Christ fearfully, and listen to Christ faithfully.
“[Peter] was still speaking when, behold, a…
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
We may not be interested in another person’s genealogy. But we should be very interested in the genealogy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What can we learn by looking at the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and why does his genealogy matter to us? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Matthew 1:1–17 on the necessity, glory, and grace of the genealogy of Jesus…
Christ’s Address to His Persecuted Church
Jesus commands his people to rejoice when they are persecuted. This is a shocking command! Why should his people rejoice? Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on Jesus’ comforting address to his persecuted church: Christ’s evaluation, Christ’s identification, and Christ’s exhortation.
“Blessed…