Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

The King’s New People

The King’s New People – Matthew’s gospel chapter 18 The greatest in the kingdom of heaven 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this…

The Servant King

The Servant King – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 17 The transfiguration 17 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Matthew 17:1-3 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version®…

The King Revealed

The King Revealed – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 16 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ 14 They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ 15 ‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ 16 Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Matthew 16:13-28 New International Version –…

The One True King

The One True King – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 14 The One True King Leaders Who? Herod: Weak and Wicked (vv. 1-12) 14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, ‘This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ 3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, 4 for…

Shepherd Jesus, Hooray!

Shepherd Jesus, Hooray! Click Download below to get a printable colouring sheet 12 Let me ask you this. What would you do if you had a hundred sheep and one of them wandered off? Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go look for the one that had wandered away? 13 I am sure that finding it would make you happier than having the ninety-nine that never wandered off. 14 That’s how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn’t…

Kids’ Spot – Rules, Rules!

Kids’ Spot – Rules, Rules! 37 Jesus replied: ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Kingdom Mission

The Kingdom Mission, Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 47 to 58 The parable of the Drag-net 47 ‘Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The…

The Value of the Kingdom

The Value of the Kingdom Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 44-46 – The parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl. 44 ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he…

The Growth of the Kingdom

The Growth of the Kingdom Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 31 to 35 The small seed that grows into the Kingdom of God, Verses 31 and 32 31 He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch…

The Kingdom of Heaven

The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 2 sowers: Matthew 13:27-28, 37-39 27 The owner’s servants came to him and said, “Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from? 28 “An enemy did this,” he replied. 37 He answered, ‘The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the…

Take Care Then How You Hear

Take Care Then How You Hear Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 1 to 9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path,…