Podcast appearances and mentions of king matthew

The Baptism of The King - Matthew 3:13-17

There's a famous optical illusion drawing that, depending on how a person perceives the image, shows an elderly woman or a young lady with her head turned away from us.You can see it here – and what's fascinating is while one person may see a young lady and another an older person, the image itself is unchanged – only our perception and interpretation of the image.We're going to be continuing our study in the Gospel of Matthew this Sunday, and we'll be reading about some very different reactions and responses to the news that the Messiah King had been born in Israel. It was perceived as either good or bad news, depending on what a person may have felt was at stake in the arrival of a new King.We'll be reading Matthew 2:1-23.The text introduces us to some characters that we'll have to try and get familiar with.We'll meet King Herod (or Herod the Great) who was the Roman puppet ruler over Israel at that time. We'll also meet the Magi, or Wise Men as our modern translations call them. They are apparently court astrologers who travel from the East because they observed astronomical phenomena that they interpreted as the portent of the arrival of an important King.We'll also hear from the religious scribes, the keepers of the Torah. All of these people react to the news of the birth of Messiah – and all of them react differently. What do the Magi state as their intentions? What does Herod say he wants to do compared with what he does? Who is this text portraying in a positive way, and who is negatively represented? What might we infer from that?We're going to pay attention the the tension and conflict that emerges as Jesus comes on the scene and consider what that tells us about the world we live in, as well as the condition of our own hearts.It will be both a challenge and an encouragement! Hope you can join us this Sunday at 10 AM!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

More Than a King - Matthew 21:21-22

Tune in this week as Pastor Erick continues our series through the book of Matthew.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

Jesus reveals himself as the Rescuing and Suffering King—and calls us to follow him in both victory and vulnerability.

Serving the King The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 25.31–46 MAY 18 2025

This Sunday we'll be starting a new series in the Gospel of Matthew. I made the commitment a few years back to regularly revisit the story of Jesus, even though I've taught through these gospel accounts before. I just honestly believe that Christians need to spend more time with Jesus – meditating on what he taught, considering his example (and what it means for us), and learning to view life through the lens of God's Kingdom, as Jesus challenged us to do.Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and it launches us right into God fulfilling the promises he made to Abraham and sending the One the prophets had been forecasting through the ages. The cryptic message is scattered all through the Hebrew Bible: “Someone is coming who will redeem and restore”!That's all pretty exciting, until we start reading and realize we get dropped right into a lengthy genealogy. Don't let it throw you. That's what we'll be looking at this Sunday – Matthew 1:1-17 – and we'll consider what that list of names can actually tell us (and it's pretty great)!We'll also take a look at just what “gospel” means and why it's associated with Jesus. I hope you can join us as we begin this amazing journey into the life of Christ!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Jesus is The True King.Tune in this week as Pastor Thomas dives into this truth as we embark on our journey through the book of Matthew.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

We've made the Magi part of our Christmas nativity scene, but what if their story was never meant to be crammed into December 25th?In this episode, we explore the powerful and often overlooked truth of Matthew 2—the journey of the Magi, the spiritual sleepiness of religious insiders, and the faithful legacy of Daniel that may have led pagan astrologers to worship the Messiah.You'll discover:Why compressing the biblical timeline distorts deep theologyHow Daniel's influence centuries earlier could have shaped the Magi's searchWhat the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh really meanHow God speaks to seekers—even through the starsWhy worship isn't a moment but a lifestyle of surrenderThis isn't just a story of distant kings and exotic treasures. It's a call to build beyond your sight, listen for God in your own language, and bring your best to the One who is worthy.Key Axiom: “When we compress the timeline, we dilute the theology.”If you've ever felt unnoticed in your obedience, stuck in a system, or uncertain if your faithfulness matters—this message will remind you: God is always working beyond what you can see.Subscribe, share, and let this episode challenge your assumptions and reignite your worship.

In Matthew 26:57-68 we learned that the Suffering Servant is the Conquering King.

Elder D 4/13/25

The Rising of the King (Matthew 28:1-10)

Midland Evangelical Free Church Sermon Audio Midland, MI

The Coming of the King - Matthew: A New King - Week 23 by St Stephen's Willoughby

The reality in this passage is better than in The Chosen! Coats on the donkey and on the road. Palm branches on the road and waved high. Shouts of praise ! Noise and dust ! Jesus comes into Jerusalem. What does it all mean ? Who is this Jesus ? What did He come to do ? 

What Is Your Response To The King? (Matthew 20-21)

Weekly sermon from Trinity Church Denver

Preached by Pastor Nathan Bayly

Service from Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, Illinois.

April 13, 2025 | Luke Harding

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

Palm Sunday is one of the major events of Easter week which is celebrated by many millions of Christians all over the world. The moment, nearly 2000 years ago, when huge crowds lined the streets of Jerusalem to welcome Jesus continues to mark history.   All four gospels tell how the ancient city of David was packed for the great Jewish celebration of Passover. As Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, no one could fail to know something very big was happening. It was a major public event (John 12:19). Matthew 21:10-11 says: ‘When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred' and asked, “Who is this?”  Who indeed? This is the question everyone needs to answer. Who was and who is Jesus? That there was an historical Jesus is clear. But who He was a cause of great dispute then, just as it is today. Some of the crowds who followed him were quick with their reply: ‘The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee”' (Matthew 21:11).  Others, including many of the cheering crowds, regarded him as not just a prophet but as someone far more; the very Son of God who He had so boldly claimed to be. The gospel writers give us a very clear picture of who Jesus is.  1. Jesus is the promised Messiah (Matthew 21:1-5; Mark 11:10; Luke 19:38; John 12:13; Zechariah 9:9) 2. Jesus is the humble King (Matthew 21:5; Matthew 11:28-30) 3. Jesus is the great divider (Luke 19:36-39; Psalm 96:2; Psalm 103:1-5; Luke 11:23,39-43; John 1:11-12). Apply  1. Jesus is the promised Messiah. The symbolism of the occasion and actions of the people shows He was the Messiah. Palm branches, for example, had a specific symbolic meaning. It was used to celebrate the Maccabean victory less than two centuries before, when the Jewish Maccabees militarily conquered and retook Jerusalem from pagans. Now Palm branches were waved to honour Jesus. All four gospel writers make clear this aspect of Jesus as King (Matthew 21:1-5; Mark 11:10; Luke 19:38; John 12:13). Matthew records specific quotations from Zechariah 9:9 from hundreds of years before shows that the gospel writers identified Jesus as the prophesied Messiah. What the gospel writers are united in saying is very significant, namely that the events they are describing of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem were a fulfilment of what had long been promised in the Bible. God's word had come to pass right before their eyes. For centuries it was only God's Word that sustained the people of God as they looked forward to a day when God would personally intervene in their history. All through the Bible, we see that as God's people we must keep our focus on what God has promised in His word not on the circumstances all around you (Psalm 145:13). Today you are one day nearer than you were yesterday to seeing God's promises being fulfilled. And today may be the day, when what you have believed for and prayed for, for so long will come to pass. 2. Jesus is the humble King. Jesus did not enter Jerusalem with violence and great shows of power, as so many conquerors of the city have done over the centuries (Matthew 21:5). Jesus entered humbly on a baby donkey. The Jesus of the Gospels shows us that the Great God and creator of the heavens and earth sent His son to this world to be born to a very ordinary young lady in the poorest surroundings. Jesus lived most of His life in obscurity working as a carpenter. And in His ministry, He didn't try to shock and awe, to intimidate people and to force them to submit. Of course, Islamists demand submission by the power of the sword and urges a holy war against infidels. This, however, is not the way of Jesus, even though some like the Crusaders have tragically and blasphemously done this to Muslims and others in His name. Jesus Himself was very compassionate and gentle with people (Matthew 11:28-30). Some in Jerusalem had hoped that Jesus would come as King to overthrow the Roman oppressors. But Jesus renounced violence telling His disciples to love their enemies and when one disciple tried to defend Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, He told him to put away the sword. Yes, Jesus is King but He is the servant King who stoops to conquer, the Master who knelt down to wash His disciples' feet and told them to follow His example of service. And all through the ages He has won countless followers who once were proud and aggressive, because they have discovered that Jesus is both meek and majestic, humble and gentle. 3. Jesus is the great divider. The Gospel accounts of the Easter story show that many welcomed Jesus. People praised Jesus great energy and enthusiasm for they believed God Himself was among them (Luke 19:36-38). Praise is the natural overflow of appreciation of who God is and all He has done. That's why the Psalms are full of praises to God (Psalm 96:2; Psalm 103:1-5). Many of the crowd had come from Galilee and they were praising God for the many miracles they had witnessed: the blind receiving their sight, lepers being healed, demonised people delivered, and even the dead, like Lazarus, being raised to life. You might imagine that such wonderful developments would have resulted in an overwhelmingly grateful response. But it was just the opposite, for others wanted to kill Jesus. Religious people who are more focussed on themselves and their traditions don't like praise being given to God. And they get particularly upset when people praise God with great joy and shouting. At root we see in the gospels that both political and religious leaders regarded Jesus as a huge threat to their power and position. At the time of His birth, Herod tried to kill Him all the while pretending he wanted to worship Him. The more the ministry of Jesus progressed, the more the religious leaders were critical of Him (Luke 19:39). The religious leaders were jealous of His success. They were incensed by His claim to be God. They hated the way He exposed their double standards and unreality. And for sure Jesus didn't hold back on calling them hypocrites (Luke 11:39-43). After lots of private plotting against Jesus, His enemies finally made their move and carried out their plans to falsely accuse Jesus and have Him executed. And so, in such a short time after so many crowds had joyfully celebrated Him, another huge crowd gathered and this time it was a blood thirsty mob shouting and demanding that He must be crucified. Then and now, Jesus polarises people. Today Jesus Christ is honoured by Christians, yet these two words are commonly used as swear words in anger or frustration. When it comes down to it, each person is either for Jesus or against Jesus (Luke 11:23). So where do you stand in relation to Jesus? Do you reject Him, or will you welcome Him into your life as God who came to earth in human form, to live the perfect life, to die for your sins and to rise again to give new life? This is the challenge to us on this Palm Sunday. We have to make up our minds about Jesus and how we react to Him. Will we turn our backs on Him and reject Him? Or will we celebrate Him as the Promised King who can bring peace and power to our lives and who is worthy of our praise? ‭‭Today you can choose to joyfully welcome Jesus and become a child of God (John 1:11-12). 

How would you describe Jesus as King? And more importantly, is He your King?

Send us a textTrinity Grace Church Worship Service - April 6, 2025: Rev. Michael Novak

April 6, 2025 | Luke Harding

Are You the King (Matthew 27:11-31) - March 23, 2025 by OrlandoGrace

Come Worship The King - Matthew 2:1-12

Follow my new podcast here: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | All platforms  This month, come join me each morning in a daily morning prayer & activation, designed to align your soul, mind, and body with the Infinite Spirit.

Entrance into the kingdom of Christ is by faith. It must be a faith that is bold and humble in the Lord of Glory, who is more than able to heal his people immediately and entirely by restoring them to Himself in his grace.

(6:03) Bible Study: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 —Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King Matthew 7:7-12 —-God will give you what you need. If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked. (21:15) Letters: Should I visit family gravesites? Why did the patriarchs get punished in the Old Testament? How could Sola Scriptura make sense when body language is important? Fr. Simon explains to forgive is to let go. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:54) Word of the Day: Nineveh and South (36:13) Phones: Joseph-I am elderly and cant get to mass without someone picking me up. is there a service that picks people up who want to go to Mass. Elvie-are all of the books in the Bible written by person whose name appears as the author. Pamela-Joseph should apply for Paratransit. this is in state of California. I use this all the time. I am blind. Darin-you talked about surrender novena. what does it mean to truly surrender? John-Book of Esther. Why do people say that name of God doesn't appear in Book of Esther.

Pastor Micah preaches at King's Cross Church.

With Revelation 19:6-9

Hail to the King The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 21.1–22 FEB 23 2025

Tiny Faith in a Great King (Matthew 17:14-20) by Timberline Baptist Church

Lessons from the King The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 19.1–12 FEB 09 2025

Unpack Matthew 2:1-12 with Pastor Paul as we kick off this new year! For more information, check out www.ONEFellowship.church

Matthew 1:1-17

Have you ever felt like evil was winning? You are not alone. Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. — Matthew 2:16 Imagine the chaos and grief in the region of Bethlehem. Mothers clutching to their children as they were ripped from their hands, fathers powerless to protect them for fear of death, the air thick with anguish. All of it was the result of one man's unbridled fear. Herod, a deranged and paranoid leader, felt his grip on power threatened by the news of a baby—a King foretold by prophecy. Herod was no stranger to violence. Historical records reveal he murdered his own wife and two sons to protect his throne. So when he was outsmarted by a few wise men, his rage boiled over into unthinkable evil. In an act of horrifying self-preservation, he ordered the massacre of every male child in Bethlehem, two years old and under. It's hard to fathom this level of cruelty. Our best estimate is that about 100 boys were slaughtered—a devastating loss for such a small region. But even though Herod's injustice was great, God's justice was greater. In the shadow of Herod's terror, God's triumph continued. Jesus, the Savior of the world, was saved. A child born King destined to rule eternal has outwitted an evil king, and Herod didn't even know it. Evil plans of earthly leaders will never outwit our Eternal King. Are you facing an overwhelming situation? Do you feel like evil is winning? Trust the King. Evil does not win. That is an illusion we mistake for reality. Evil might seem great today, but God is greater. Our Eternal King cannot be outwitted, outmaneuvered, or outplanned. Trust him in every challenge and even the darkest of circumstances. There will be a time when his justice will break through the injustice. Trust the King. #GodsJustice, #EternalHope, #TrustTheKing Ask This: When you feel overwhelmed by injustice, how can you remind yourself of God's ultimate victory and justice? What areas of your life need deeper trust in God's unshakable hope amid dark circumstances? Do This: Trust the King. Pray This: Lord, when evil feels overwhelming, remind me that You are greater, and Your justice will prevail. Help me trust Your unshakable hope in every circumstance. Amen. Play This: Trust in You.