Sermons on Matthew
Brent Smith: Resurrection and Relationships | Matthew 22:23-46
Resurrection life is going to be full of surprises and blessing. This world is not meant to be our satisfaction and joy, as is evidenced by what Jesus had to endure at the hands of conniving people seeking to challenge Him.
Brent Smith: The Parable of the Wedding Feast | Matthew 22:1-22
Jesus gives a parable to communicate the wedding feast is made ready but the invitees are uninterested. Invitations are then given to a new group of people who get to receive this blessing. Jesus is then questioned further to try and trap Him.
Brent Smith: A Parable of Wicked Tenants | Matthew 21:33-46
Jesus takes Israel’s leaders through a history lesson to show them what was expected of them. But because they have failed in obeying God’s calling for them, He reveals their future outcome based on their present problem with Jesus.
Brent Smith: Exposing the Fruitlessness of Israel’s Leaders | Matthew 21:18-32
Jesus reveals the fruitlessness of Israel and reminds them, and us, that the way to God is available to all who will surrender to Him and submit to His will.
Brent Smith: Here Comes The King | Matthew 21:1-17
The Triumphal Entry establishes Jesus as the true King who comes in peace. However, not everyone was ready to receive Him in this way.
Rob Lee: Who God Is And Who We Are | Matthew 20:20-34
Humility, as the world sees it in a Christian, is beating yourself up or looking down upon yourself. But humility is simply looking and being brutally honest about truly who God is and who we are.
Brent Smith: What Is Fair? | Matthew 20:1-19
This parable is given in response to, and in the context of, Peter’s question from Matthew 19:27: “…See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”. In Peter’s question there appeared a wrong motive for service. This parable provides some answers for us now and explains the right attitude in service.
Brent Smith: Hindrances To Heaven | Matthew 19:23-30
Living for the pursuit of earthly treasures can be a hindrance to heaven, whereas living for the pursuit of Jesus brings riches eternally.
Brent Smith: How To Have Eternal Life | Matthew 19:13-22
The way into the kingdom of heaven is open to all, but entrance in is a matter of the heart. Those with open hearts to receive Jesus are invited in, while those with obstructed hearts are hindered from receiving Him.
Brent Smith: Marriage, Divorce and Singleness | Matthew 19:1-12
God has clearly laid out the design and purpose of marriage, and our goal is to live this purpose out to His praise and glory.
Brent Smith: Dealing With Sin In The Church Properly | Matthew 18:15-35
Believers must be ready to confront sin, doing so with a desire for restoration, and a readiness to forgive.
Brent Smith: Measuring Greatness | Matthew 18:1-14
Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by childlike humility, a desire to root out sin, and a concern for the salvation of others.