Sermons by Matt Murray (Page 3)
Don’t be Deceived
Don’t be Deceived – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 24 verses 1 to 37 Modern prophets who think they know when Jesus the Christ will return – many predictions over the years, and all wrong. They mustn’t have read Matthew 24:36 … 36 ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son [Jesus], but only the Father. Matthew 24:36 Don’t be Deceived Jesus’ disciples were concerned with the when (He will come) and the…
Woe, Woe, Woe!
Woe, Woe, Woe! – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 23 A warning against hypocrisy & False Religion 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 ‘The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practise what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are…
Making a Right Response
Making a Right Response – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 21 verse 28 to chapter 22 verse 14 “Our world despises authority and worships relevance” – in the Bible we have both authority and relevance and a right response is vital. Jesus makes this plain in 3 stories (“parables”). 2 sons under a father’s authority – Matthew 21:28-32 The evil tenants of a vineyard – Matthew 21:33-46 The King’s invitation to a banquet – Matthew 22:1-14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)…
The Coming of the King
The Coming of the King – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 21, verse 1 to 27 Who is this? 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’11 The crowds answered, ‘This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.’ Matthew 21 New International Version…
Who’s in Control?
Who’s in Control? – Isaiah chapters 40 and 41 Who’s in Control? To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say,…
The Real Story of Christmas
The Real Story of Christmas – 1 Timothy chapter 1, verses 12 to 17 A Famous Rescue Story The Ultimate Rescue Story “Proud Pharisee rescued!” (and grows downward in humility) The Unlimited Patience of Jesus The Great and Only King (Who dies for you and me) The Enjoyment of God (“The enjoyment of God is the is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied.” – Jonathan Edwards) 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus…
Living with Jesus at the Centre
Living with Jesus at the Centre – Colossians chapter 1, verse 15-20 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He…
Marriage in the Kingdom
Marriage in the Kingdom – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 19 3 Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?’ 4 ‘Haven’t you read,’ he replied, ‘that at the beginning the Creator “made them male and female,” 5 and said, “For this reason 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…
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 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 King for All
The King for All – Matthew’s gospel 15:1 – 16:12 The King for All Blind Guides, Matthew 15:1-9 Warnings, Matthew 15:10-20, 16:1-12 Faith found in unlikely places Matthew 15:21-39
If Only I Had …..
If Only I Had ….. – Exodus chapter 20, verse 17 17 ‘You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.’ Exodus 20:17 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. If Only I Had ….. Exodus chapter 20,…