Sermons on Matthew (Page 10)
Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up
Linda’s message is rooted in Matthew 25.31-46. Having reflected on the practice of hospitality in the Hebrew Bible, we turn this morning to Matthew’s gospel and the scene of Jesus’ “last judgement.”
Death and Resurrection
Linda’s message invites reflection on how we avoid and embrace change. The sermon is rooted in the stories of death and resurrection from Matthew’s Gospel Final sermon in the four-part series on Facing Change and the Gospel of Matthew
Wilderness and Litany of Blessing
Worship invited reflection on Jesus’ experience in the wilderness & the Sermon on the Mount. As we encounter change, what might the temptations of Jesus and the blessings of the Beatitudes have to teach us? (Part 3 of 4)
Returning to Egypt
Worship invited reflection on Joseph’s flight into Egypt as recorded in Matthew 2. As we all face change, how might we be called to return to “Egypt” in our own lives? (Part 2 of 4)
Deep Commitment
Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 22.34-46. This is the final week of our series called Deep. The worship series has invited our community to deepen our commitments in the following areas for the coming year: rooted in Grace, growing in faith, and reaching in love. This message invited our community into a time of communion and prayer and sharing our commitments.
Reaching in Love
Our worship invited reflection on reaching in love. Linda’s message is rooted in Matthew 22.1-13. The meditation on the text is based on the writing of Steve Garnaas-Holmes (Unfolding Light October 2011).
Measuring Depth
How do we measure the depth of our faith lives? How do measure our growth? Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 20.1-16, the parable of the laborers in the field. What outputs do we measure in hopes of growing in faith? What are the outcomes we desire as we root your life in Grace, grow in faith, & reach in love? This is the first in a six-week series on deepening our faith lives as individuals and as a community.
Big Band
Linda’s message reflects on Matthew 16.21-28 and invites our community of faith to reach in love through the Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk.
Solo
We reflect on what it means to reach in love as individuals. Linda’s message is rooted in the bold faithfulness of the Canaanite woman which led to the transformation of Jesus’ understanding of his mission (Matthew 15.21-28).
Treasure in the Field
Linda’s message is rooted in Matthew 13.44 the parable of the treasure in the field. Music selections include Jikelele (which means God is Everywhere -Universal), Do Justice by Dave Scherer of Agape, and All for the Love by Beth Nielsen Champman.
Beginning the Lenten Journey
We begin our Lenten journey toward the cross with a reflection on Matthew 4.1-11.
Toward Koinonia
Toward Koinonia is a five week series on Christian Community. Koinonia is an ancient Greek word for intimate community. The final message for this series focuses on Matthew 5:13-20 and the call to Koinonia in our own context.