Sermons Category: Matthew

Home is more than just brick and mortar.  We can help to provide homes for others when we participate in a ministry like One:27.  And, as long as some do not share our eternal home, we as believers need to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus so that others may come to […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 16:5-21.  Misdiagnosis of a disease or of termites can have disastrous effects.  Misdiagnosis of your spiritual condition can cost you your soul. In this section of Matthew, Jesus issues a warning about a particular kind of teaching that could potentially cause a lot of misdiagnosis in your life and subsequent […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 15:29-16:4.  In the previous passage, a Gentile women found her voice Here, we learn the substance of the ministry that will take place among the Gentiles.  These three paragraphs parallel earlier passages about the faithful remnant of Israel, and we see how the ministry will be sustained.  We also learn […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 15:21-29.  The Jewish leadership and a large portion of the Jewish people have rejected Jesus as Messiah.  We see that as the door closes for the Jewish people, another door is opened – for those that are not Jewish, the Gentiles.  Dean helps us understand five realities of the Gentile […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 15:1-20.  Just like pulling grass up by the roots so it won’t come back, so we must also deal with the sin issues of life at the root.  But, how do we get to the root of the problem?  What do we do once we’ve gotten there? Additional Scripture references: […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 14:22-36.  There are those in history who have had great courage in the face of danger.  Courage is also needed to live out the Christian life.  Students need courage to resist peer pressure.  How do we find courage?  Where can we find courage? Additional Scripture references: 1 Peter 1:6-7; Hebrews […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 14:13-2.  Many in our world are infected by the coronavirus but there is a bigger virus that effects everyone – the virus of sin.  We have the medicine that will heal them from their sin…the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  What factors are necessary for you […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 14:1-12.  There is often intense pain and agony of being confronted when we’ve done something wrong, especially when the one confronting us is correct.  Most of the human race would like to hide or find fig leaves real fast in these situations.  How you handle confrontation?  How and when and through […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 13:53-58.  He begins by reflecting on the concept of a sinkhole — sometimes very important things disappear suddenly but it was caused by a very small shift happening over many years.  There are some people and churches who are wanting to move away from the accuracy, inerrancy, and authoritative Scriptures […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 25:31-46.  Jesus uses this parable to explain what will occur after the Tribulation period when Jesus judges the Gentile nations who lived through the Tribulation period. The parable applies to God’s call upon our lives to love our Savior by being merciful in our actions toward others. Additional Scripture references: […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from Matthew 25:13-30 on the Parable of the Talents.  In the game of Risk, if you risk nothing then you’re probably going to gain nothing.  There is also an element of risk in our spiritual lives as well.  This parable is about how saving faith manifests itself in practical terms and eternal […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 25:1-13.  In this passage, Jesus uses the Parable of the Ten Virgins to explain to his disciples what it will be like during the end times for Jewish believers.  Pastor David helps us to understand who each of the characters in the parable represent, what the parable means, and how […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 24:45-51. At the time of the rapture, Jesus wants to catch us in the middle of faithfulness, not, as so many excusing themselves from a job by hating others and being distracted. There are three elements that are important to observe about the servant’s faithfulness described here. We too will […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 24:36-44, where Jesus answers the first of the disciples questions found in Matthew 24:3. There are three characteristics given to this time period in which the Rapture occurs.  This passage is less about the placement of the Rapture with regard to the Tribulation, and more about the obedience that is […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 24:15-35, where Jesus is teaching His Disciples about the Tribulation period.  Just as we set the table when preparing for dinner guests, so also now God is setting the table for the return of His Son, Jesus, to earth.  How is God doing that?  And, what do we see in […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 23:27 – 24:14.  Braxton Hicks Contractions are contractions that are not the real deal, but they are a reminder that the real deal of labor is coming.  We are currently in a time period that is a reminder that the real deal of the end times is coming.  Pastor David […]

David denhartog continues “The Language of Generosity” series on financial stewardship.  The Bible has a lot to say about money.  Are you off the hook if you tithe?  What does Biblical stewardship look like?  Psychologically, how are we to see our money?  Practically, how are we to handle our money?

David denHartog continues the “What’s In the Box?” series with Matthew 13:51-53.  Jesus wants to make sure that his disciples understand all of the parables that he has just taught the about the kingdom of God.  Do you understand?  We need perspective on ministry and sharing the Gospel with others.

David denHartog continues the “What’s In the Box?” series from Matthew about the kingdom of God.  In Matthew 13: 44-50, we learn about the responsibilities of those that are part of kingdom of God.  How do we build and invest in the kingdom of God?  Is it worth the price?  Do we truly understand the […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 13:24-43, part of the “What’s in the Box?” series.  The people of Israel were longing for and expecting a Messiah.  However, the Jesus that came wasn’t what they were expecting and so they rejected him and the offer of a physical kingdom was withdrawn.  Matthew 13 describes the new form of […]

Dean Elliott begins our Christmas mini-series, “What’s in the Box?”  We have all seen a child open a present and be disappointed with the gift, or perhaps remember opening one ourselves where we were disappointed with the contents.  Matthew 13:1-23 seeks to answer the questions:  If Jesus is the King, where’s the kingdom and why aren’t […]

David denHartog continues the Behold the King  series, teaching through Matthew 12:38-50.  He is often asked is it possible for a house to be haunted, but this metaphor is for the house of Israel.  We can also apply the 4 important responses to God found in this section of Scripture.  How do we keep the enemy […]

David denHartog continues the Behold the King series from Matthew.  If the check engine light comes on in your car, then you know that there is a problem with the engine of the car.  At the end of Matthew 12:15-37, Jesus says, “for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.”  The check […]

Continuing the Behold the King series, Dean Elliott teaches on Matthew 12:1-14.  In this next section, Jesus illustrates “come to me and I will give you rest.”  God gave us a Sabbath rest so that we would stop and rest.  He has made promises that He will fulfill.

Dean Elliott continues the Behold the King  series with Matthew 11:20-30.  When we encounter difficult circumstances and hardships, we can have peace and joy when we come before the Lord and say, “okay, your will be done,” instead of striving to make it though on our own.  Our problem comes from our expectations, not a lack […]