Living among other Christians is a privilege and a blessing, but also can be challenging. Here is my sermon on these themes, based on Matthew 18:15-20.
The Privilege of Living Among Other Christians: My Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus Is the Messiah, But What Does that Mean? – My Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28
From that time on [after Peter confessed that Jesus was the Messiah], Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes and be killed and on the third day be raised. Matthew 16:21 For those keeping track,…
Some Concluding Thoughts on Jesus’ Beatitudes
I have enjoyed reflecting on the Beatitudes that begin Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Here are some concluding thoughts on this 10-part series.
Blessed for Being Persecuted?
Why does Jesus bless those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake? Here is a brief reflection on this last beatitude, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Everyone Who Thirsts, Come! My Sermon on Isaiah 55:1-5 and Matthew 14:13-21
Here is a sermon on Isaiah's invitation in Isaiah 55 and on the Feeding of the Five Thousand told in Matthew 14.
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
What does it mean for the Prince of Peace to bless peacemakers and to call them children of God? Here is a brief reflection on the beatitude where he makes this promise, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like … My Sermon on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Here is my sermon on five more parables told by Jesus, all describing the kingdom of heaven.
Come, Take, Learn, Rest: My Sermon on Matthew 11:28-30
How can we find rest for our weary souls? By coming to Jesus, taking up his yoke, and learning from him. Here is my sermon on Matthew 11:28-30.
Seeing God: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
What does Jesus mean when he tells us that the pure in heart will see God? Here is a brief reflection on the beatitude where he makes this promise, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Blessed Are the Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, Jesus said, for they will receive mercy. Here is a brief reflection on this beatitude, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
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