Matthew 14:22-33–This familiar passage has much to say to us about what our response should be to the storms of life. “Don’t be afraid.” Listen to His voice. He is the Son of God.
Matthew 14:22-33–This familiar passage has much to say to us about what our response should be to the storms of life. “Don’t be afraid.” Listen to His voice. He is the Son of God.
Matthew 13:24-58–Jesus tells more stories (parables) about the “now and not yet” Kingdom of Heaven. We can learn much from the parables about weeds, mustard seeds, pearls, and hidden treasures. [Note: technical difficulties. Recording cuts out at 16.53]
Matthew 13:1-23–Pastor Chris takes a fresh look at the Parable of the Sower. Jesus speaks of the different kinds of soil (hearts) and provides the disciples with a private explanation. The key is the receptivity of the heart.
Matthew 9:35-10:4–Jesus went out among the people teaching, preaching and serving. He calls His 12 disciples to do the same, gives them authority, and urges them to keep praying for more laborers to share in the work of the harvest. Pastor Chris shares about his personal upcoming opportunity with Next Chapter of La Crosse, a…
Matthew 2:1-12–As we exam the carol “We Three Kings”, the focus is on the appropriateness of the gifts chosen as well as the dedication of the wise men to persevere in delivering their gifts to the newborn King.
Matthew 28 An encounter with the empty tomb of the crucified Christ is the defining moment for everyone. The reactions to that encounter for the first on the scene eyewitnesses are recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. What will be your response today?
Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus’ timeless, earth-shattering sermon stands in sharp contrast to the common mindset of today. He says that we are all poor in spirit and recognizing this is the key to being salt and light in our dark world.
What is the true mission of the church? The New Testament has much to say on this topic. This sermon takes a look at some clear and concise passages about how God measures the success of the church and the people in it. Matthew 5:13-16; James 1:26-27; 1 Peter 3:13-16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother? . . . Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “. . . not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Forgiveness = uncomfortable and difficult, but necessary according to the Lord.
Matthew 6:5-15 “When you pray . . .” Jesus begins this instruction on personal prayer time with our Heavenly Father with the supposition that it is a common daily practice for God’s children. If so, how so? What should our daily prayer time be like?