Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
Brent Smith: Sign of the Times | Matthew 24:1-8
At the end of chapter 23 we saw Jesus dismissing the religious leaders and the many Jews who followed them instead of Jesus. He announced that their house is left desolate. They’re going to come to ruins. And from that point on Jesus no longer spoke to the crowds or addressed the nation of Israel publicly. They were sadly now in a time of judgment. But this didn’t mean that Jesus was silent. In fact, in these last few days…
Brent Smith: Hypocrisy Confronted part 2 | Matthew 23:25-39
Jesus continues His pronouncement of ‘woes’ on the hypocritical religious leaders all the while maintaining a grief of heart for their fake showing, their feigned support, and their failing submission.
Brent Smith: Hypocrisy Confronted | Matthew 23:1-24
Since Jesus came into Jerusalem on this Passover season, starting with the Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21, the religious leaders have been attempting to find fault with Jesus. They’ve been trying to expose Him as a false teacher, but now Jesus flips things on these religious leaders, and He now unleashes His exposé on them. And boy, these guys are going to get an earful and it’s deliciously good!
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.