Category: Matthew
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Day 308: Sorting Out the Sects (Matthew 22:15-16)
In Matthew 22 and Mark 12, four groups — Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees, and scribes — take turns trying to trap Jesus with trick questions. This “program” explains who they were, where they came from, and how Jesus’ wisdom silenced them all.
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Day 305: The Lord Has Need Of It (Matthew 21:1-11)
Jesus could have entered Jerusalem any way He chose, but He chose to ride on a borrowed donkey. The story of Palm Sunday begins with an act of faith and obedience that carried extraordinary glory.
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Day 295: Worth Fighting For (Matthew 18:15–17)
Jesus doesn’t tell us to avoid conflict—He shows us how to redeem it. Healthy relationships aren’t free of tension; they’re full of grace.
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Day 291: Peter’s Other Confession of Faith (John 6:66-70)
In Matthew 16, Peter’s confession came from confidence. In John 6, it came from desperation. Both are true faith. One says, “because.” The other says, “even though.”
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Day 287: Treasures Old and New (Matthew 13:51-52)
Jesus ends His parables in Matthew 13 with a line most people skip: a scribe trained for the kingdom brings out treasures old and new. In a world quick to “unhitch” from the Old Testament, Jesus calls us to treasure both—the ancient promises and their fulfillment in Him.
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Seek First (Matthew 6:25-34)
We’ve heard Jesus say, “You cannot serve both God and money”—but what do we do with the fear that rises when we try to trust Him? In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus doesn’t just command us not to worry—He shows us why we don’t have to. This sermon explores how worry is a worship issue, and how…