What does Jesus have to say to the religious leaders in Jerusalem, and what does it mean?

Why did Jesus throw a tantrum in the temple and lash out at a fig tree?

When Jesus enters Jerusalem for the Passover, it was the end of the secret Messiah message and the beginning of the week leading up to his death and resurrection.

Is it fair for God to be generous?

Children, rich people, needles, camels... sounds like a bad reality TV show! What does it all mean and does it all relate to eternal life?

Jesus revisits the topic of divorce, addressing some troublemaking Pharisees.

How long must we forgive?

Restoration, conflict resolution, and unity.

Who is the greatest?

Jesus's stance on the Jewish Temple Tax.

Have you ever moved a mountain?

A mountain top experience.

Revelation, Rock, and Keys

What is it to be defiled?

In Which Mike & Dave preach together.

In this sermon, David covers the story of Jesus walking on the water and its significance in the context of how water imagery is used all throughout scripture.

We continue our narrative in Matthew with what is likely a very familiar miracle. After hearing that John the Baptist was beheaded, he and the disciples get in the boat, head out of town and meet a mob...

Rejection, confusion, drama and Herods.

What is the kingdom of heaven?

“Why does evil exist if God is good?”  Is it weakness? Is it apathy? It is mercy?

Let the parables begin!

What is Family?

More on the Topic of Trees & Fruit

Fulfilled Prophecy and Furious Pharisees

We’re going to dive right into Matthew chapter 12 this morning.

How does Jesus draw connections between himself and the wisdom of the Old Testament?

God the Father is revealed through God the Son.

Jesus calls out the unfaithfulness of the Jews, but also offers a message of hope and comfort.

Have you ever read a passage like this and thought, “That’s random… I think I’ll just keep reading!”

John the Baptist has a question for Jesus.

Fear Yahweh.

Jesus gives his disciples some warnings and encouragement.

The first commission.

An introduction to the next section of teaching.

Four more healing miracles that reveal the identity and purpose of Jesus.

John the Baptist's disciples notice a difference between them and Jesus's disciples.

Tax Collectors & Sinners?

The second set of miracles prove that Jesus is the Son of God.

In this first of three sections of discipleship teachings, Jesus teaches the cost of discipleship and introduces himself as "The Son of Man"

In this first of three sections of miracles, Jesus demonstrates his power over sickness and disease.

An overview of the entire sermon on the hill.

The wise man built his house on a rock.

Jesus gives his listeners a serious warning.

Before Robert Frost, Jesus had something of his own to say about two roads diverging.

Chapter 7 Verses 7-12

Did Jesus forbid us from judging others?

Is Jesus the cure for anxiety?

What does it mean to have good eyes or bad eyes, or to be full of light? What does any of that have to do with treasure and wealth?

Where are you storing treasure? What kind of treasure can you store in heaven?

What is fasting? Why, how, and when should we fast?

When you pray, pray like this.

Genuine Generosity

The gift of spiritual disciplines.

Justice, revenge, and enemies, oh my!

Let your yes be yes and your no be no, and don't presume to be in God's place.

Jesus applies his kingdom mindset to marriage and lust.

Are you guilty of hate? While they are NOT the same, they share the same heart condition.

Introduction to the six intensifications (antitheses).

Speaking to a mixed crowd, Jesus declares that his followers are salt and light, but what does that mean?

A move to a more populated region, calling some disciples and healing people of all nations begins the work of the Anointed One.

Jesus re-enters the scene as an adult, and it is not what John was expecting!

Meet the new Elijah!

Several different responses to the advent of Christ; how will you respond?

The divine origin of Jesus and the challenges his parents faced.

What's in a name? Why does Matthew include this list? What does he want us to know and how does it relate to the rest of his gospel?

A book of the beginning of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

An introduction to Matthew's gospel account.