The Resurrection (video). The Resurrection (powerpoint). “He is not here; he has risen” (Matthew 28:6). As I avoid preaching on the crucifixion, I also avoid preaching on the resurrection for similar reasons–there’s so much […]
“When they had crucified him…” (Mt 27:35a). Since this is Easter time, we’ll jump from The Beginning (Matthew 1) to The Crucifixion (Matthew 27). “Why did Jesus have to die?” (powerpoint) is the impossible question this Easter […]
The (New) Beginning (powerpoint). As our 2019 theme is to See Jesus More Clearly, I plan to preach on Matthew by referencing Stanley Hauerwas’ excellent commentary. Hauerwas’ Christ exalting exposition unexpectedly rekindled, […]
Blessed Disciples (powerpoint). Disciple vs. the Crowd (video). Recent topics from the Sermon on the Mount were anger, lust, marriage, worry and our treasure. Today the question is: What is the difference between disciples and the crowds? Disciples willingly come to Jesus while […]
Recent themes from the Sermon on the Mount were anger, lust, marriage and worry. Today it’s money, our earthly treasure: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in […]
Perfect Pursuit (video). Perfect Persuit (powerpoint). Themes recently covered were anger, lust and marriage. Today it is worry and our life trajectory: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (make your top priority God’s kingdom and his way of […]
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (video). Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage (powerpoint) “…a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two, but one […]
Be Perfect Sexually (powerpoint) Be perfect sexually and when you’re angry (video1) Be perfect sexually (video2) “…anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Mt 5:28). As murder begins with […]
Be Perfect When You’re Angry (powerpoint) Be Perfect When You’re Angry (video). “…anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment…who says ‘Raca’…who says ‘You fool!’ will be in […]
Readings: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2: 1-12 We are at that time again. The festive Christmas celebration has begun. Two weeks ago, Christmas music began playing over the radio. Companies are […]
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