Sermons on Matthew
Fact Checking Christmas | Matthew 2:7-12 | Brent Smith
Though Christmas is filled with lots of great truths for us, it also has lots of traditions and things passed down that were never really a part of the Christmas narrative at all. These are images and thoughts that are embedded in our brain as what happened, but when you dive in a little deeper the reality is quite different. Some of these are minor innocent things for us, but some of the realities of Christmas reveal a deeper meaning…
The Return of the King: Matthew 28:1-20 | Brent Smith
The Resurrection of Jesus was the single greatest event in history. This chapter highlights the witnesses at the resurrection (1-8), the wonder accompanying the resurrection (9-15), and the way after the resurrection (16-20).
The Darkness Before the Dawn: Matthew 27:45-66 | Brent Smith
The events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus were profound and purposeful. They depict for us what was being accomplished in the redemptive plan of God. We see in our passage the reason for the cross, the results from the cross, and the response after the cross.
The King on the Cross: Matthew 27:27-44 | Brent Smith
Even in the depths of humiliation, God orchestrates redemption. Though Jesus was mocked, suffered, and rejected, He demonstrates that the real work of the Lord lies in grace and sacrifice.
Jesus Stands Before Pilate: Matthew 27:1-26 | Brent Smith
Jesus is unjustly condemned through the betrayal of Judas and stands before Pilate. The real person on trial though is Pilate who needs to decide what he must do with Jesus. Jesus has come as the perfect sinless Saviour to take the place of the guilty.
Peter’s Denial of Jesus: Matthew 26:57-75 | Brent Smith
Jesus undergoes the beginning of His illegal trial. Like a lamb led to the slaughter He opened not his mouth (Isaiah 53:7; Acts 8:32). Silence would have been a good move for Peter, but he instead opened his mouth and denied Jesus.
The Garden of Distress: Matthew 26:31-56 | Brent Smith
Jesus reveals to His disciples the response they will have as things progress toward the cross. Jesus Himself reveals the sorrow He will endure because of the cross. And Judas reveals the way he sold out and missed out on the blessings of the cross.
Brent Smith: Preparation for the Cross | Matthew 26:1-30
Jesus prepares for His crucifixion with deliberate movement. We see Him predicting His death, Mary preparing for His death, Judas plotting His death, and the Passover pointing to His death.
Brent Smith: Watching, Waiting and Working | Matthew 25:14-46
Jesus warns His disciples that He is coming again, but not according to their timing. So, they need to live ready and expectant otherwise they may be caught off guard. When He returns there will be a reckoning and a separation of those who are His and those who are not.
Brent Smith: The Parable of the Ten Virgins | Matthew 25:1-13
Matthew 25 is still dealing with the Olivet Discourse. The Olivet Discourse deals with the end times – the sign of Jesus’ coming and of the end of the age, based on the disciple’s question in Matthew 24:3. Jesus took us through the events of the tribulation leading up to His Second Coming. So as we get into Chapter 25 Jesus continues to share some parables that are meant to give some warning to be ready for the end of…
Brent Smith: The Comeback King | Matthew 24:29-51
We’re in Matthew 24 and this chapter has been a clarification for the disciples as to what will be the sign of Jesus’ coming. They figured He would be returning in just a few days – in their lifetime at least. But Jesus’ return will look much different than what they expected. And it will be on an entirely different timeline. So in Matthew 24 Jesus has been essentially sharing what things are going to look like before He returns,…
Brent Smith: Troubles and Tribulations | Matthew 24:9-28
Jesus shares on events that will be taking place during the Tribulation. As hard as those times may be, He gives insights of what to expect, and encouragement for those that will be alive at that time.