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Series: Seeing Money as God SeesOverview: This week we covered the topic of money and how God cares and provides for us. To access our message notes, click here.Passage: Matthew 6:25-34Speaker: Chris Fetters (10/12/25)

Series: Why Church Planting?Overview: We will be covering the topic of church planting and our call to the great commission (Matt. 28:19-20). To access our message notes, click here.Passage: Matthew 28:19-20Speaker: Kyler Koch (10/05/25)

Passage: Matthew 24:26-39. Series: King & Kingdom. Preacher: James Pope

Passage: Matthew 4:1-11, 1st Peter 5:6-11 Date: 28 September 2025 Speaker: David Montgomery Summary: Understanding the reality of spiritual warfare is essential for our daily lives. As we explore Ephesians 6, we see that the devil is not just a concept but a real adversary with cunning strategies that target our weaknesses. By wearing the armor of God and relying on Scripture, we can stand firm against these temptations and find strength in community, knowing that victory has already been won through Christ. Links: Church Website Watch on YouTube Contact Us

Fear is real, but not final. Perfect love drives out fear and God offers in return His peace.  Passage: Matthew 6:25–34; Philippians 4:6–7 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Preacher: Juhan Klooster Support the show

Passage: Matthew 24:1-27. Series: King & Kingdom. Preacher: James Pope

Passage: Matthew 5:1-12

Passage: Matthew 12:28; Acts 1:6-11 As we've seen in our study of Matthews gospel up to this point, Jesus has come proclaiming "the good news of the kingdom of heaven" and demonstrating its arrival in his powerful miracles of healing and deliverance, clearly showing his authority over the physical, natural and spiritual realms. Ironically, this led to rising hostility and hatred towards his message and ministry from those who claimed to be most expectant and excited about the coming of God's kingdom and promised King. Obviously they were missing something when it comes to understanding the kingdom of God. Which leads Jesus to tell some familiar stories, known as parables, to teach about the nature of the kingdom. However, these parables were meant as much to conceal and they were to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Even after having the meaning of these stories explained to them by Jesus, the disciples still didn't fully grasp the nature of the kingdom. Right before his ascension they were still asking about when he would establish it. So before we head into Matthew 13 and look at Jesus' parables of the kingdom, we will take a look at just what Jesus was talking about when he said, "the kingdom of heaven has come upon you." (Matthew 12:28). What is exactly is the kingdom of heaven, and what did Jesus mean that it is here now in our midst, and yet not fully restored? Join us Sunday as we hear what God's word has to say about the kingdom of heaven, also called the kingdom of God.

Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 A good story told by a good story teller has power to not only capture our imagination and engage our emotions, but to convey truth in a way that connects to what we know and experience in life. That is if we're open to perceiving and receiving that truth. Many people are familiar with the short stories, or parables, that Jesus told to convey the truths of the kingdom of heaven, but not all understand those truths. Indeed, Jesus' purpose in using parables in his teaching was to further reveal the mysteries of the kingdom to those open to receiving them, but also to further conceal those truths from those whose hearts were hardened to what Jesus had to say. As we move into Matthew 13 where Jesus' method of teaching shifts to using parables, his disciples want to know why he tells stories. Jesus' paradoxical answer is important for us to explore if we are to have eyes to see and ears to hear the kingdom truths made known through the parables of Jesus. As we prepare to look at Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 over the next several weeks, it will help us to hear from Jesus himself as to why he speaks in parables.

Passage: Matthew 12:21-50 As we've seen in our recent messages from Matthew's gospel, Jesus has shown himself, gentle and lowly, eager to bring true rest and restoration to any and all who come to him. But one thing he is clearly not is a negotiator or compromiser when it comes to those who oppose him. In fact, he says when it comes to our view of him and his claims, there is no middle ground, there are no fence sitters, you can't remain neutral. As the conflict with the religious leaders continues to heat up, Jesus is very clear, you are either with him, or against him. And he doesn't leave us guessing as to how we can know. Jesus doesn't come just to help us do some spiritual housecleaning and straightening up in our lives. He comes to occupy the house and take control of the household. So the question he poses not to just to the Pharisees, but to us is, "Are you with me, or against me? Join us Sunday as we look at what Jesus says about how you know whose side you're on when it comes to him.

Passage: Matthew 28:1-20 Stories have power in our lives, and the most captivating stories are those that speak particularly to our hearts and our deepest desires and longings. It's those stories that we want to tell others. The events of Easter mark the climactic scene around which the true story of all of history turns, and on which all hope for the future rests. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the one event in history that gives confident assurance that life is not just a meaningless tale that ends in death, but actually has purpose and ends like so many heroic tales that grip our hearts: with triumph over evil and death, and the reign of a good and gracious King forever. When Jesus died, those closest to him thought the story was over and had ended in tragedy and defeat. Which is why, when they realized he was no longer in the tomb, they had to be told repeatedly to go and tell others, he is risen. Which is how Jesus makes his power, his presence and his purpose in this world known to others, as his followers go and tell the good news that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Join us Sunday as we consider the good news of the greatest story ever told and our calling to go and tell it to others.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-34 As Jesus' teaching and healing ministry begins to become more widely known, it understandably attracts the attention of the crowds, many of whom are eager to jump on the Jesus bandwagon and follow him.  But unlike today where political leaders and social influencers will say and promise almost anything to gain followers, Jesus' call to follow him comes with a warning label that might read: "Count the cost and proceed with caution."   Jesus does not hide the cost that comes in committing to be his disciple, and the series of encounters that Matthew records in our passage this week call us to consider what we are signing up for.  Have we counted the cost, considered the difficulty, confronted the danger that comes with being Jesus' disciple? Join us this Sunday as we continue in Matthew's gospel and look at the dangerous calling to follow Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 8:1-17

Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 Just ask. It seems so simple and yet for many of us it is so hard. It's hard for men to ask for directions. It's hard for women to ask for advice on parenting or personal matters. It's difficult for children to ask for help on a difficult task. Why? Because to ask is to admit our need for help, to demonstrate our dependence on others, and to confess that we aren't in total control. It requires a humility and a hope that asking will yield the help needed without the shame of needing help. Which is why when it comes to prayer, Jesus needs to give us the simple command again and again: just "ask." There are many barriers to coming to God in prayer, but one of the main ones is we aren't willing to admit our need, and when we are, we aren't sure God is willing to help. We wonder if asking is worth it. Jesus says, it's more than worth it. It's vitally necessary. And for those who know God as Father, he loves to hear his children ask and to give them good gifts in answer to their requests. Those gifts are not always the things we're asking for, but they are always the things that our Father knows we need and is for our best. Which when understood and believed makes coming to God in prayer as easy as...well, asking, seeking, and knocking. Join us this Sunday as we consider Jesus' call to personal, persistent prayer and the good things he promises to those who simply ask.

Passage: Matthew 7:1-6 If you've ever had something stuck in your eye, you know how much pain it can cause and often we can't even see the speck of sand or dirt that is causing it. Sin is like that. The seemingly smallest of transgressions can have immensely painful consequences for us and others around us. However, Jesus uses the analogy of something stuck in our eye to point out how easy we are at seeing the tiniest speck of sins or faults in the life of others, while we ignore the huge planks of sin in our own life. As we turn our attention this week back to Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, he addresses the ease with which we can judge others for the smallest of sins, while letting ourselves off the hook in terms of the sin in our own life. And yet, his command not to judge others is often misinterpreted as a blanket tolerance for any behavior and a way to deter Christians from being discerning or making any judgment about sin. Once again, Jesus challenges us to go deeper than just outward behavior and consider the attitudes and actions of the heart as we confront sin, first in our own lives and also in the life of others. Join us Sunday as Jesus reminds us and helps us deal with the fact that there is something in our own eye that needs attention.

Passage: Matthew 5:13-20 Having outlined the character and blessings of those who belong to the kingdom of heaven, Jesus now turns to the impact that citizens of God's kingdom will have on the world around them. He uses two analogies from everyday life to highlight the Christian's preservative and illumining affect on a world that is decaying in darkness. The power of the gospel makes us salt and light in the world, and Jesus is clear that this is not just something we seek to be, but something we are by virtue of the righteousness which he fulfills on our behalf. What does it mean to be salt and light in a dark and decaying culture, and how do we attain a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees? Join us this Sunday as we look at Jesus' teaching on Kingdom Calling and Commands.

Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 We all love and look for a good ROI or return on investment. Whether its time, talents or treasures, we like to know that what we do or have will have a positive and lasting impact. But any investor would shake his head warily at the promise of a "sure thing," an investment that can't lose. As Jesus continues to teach on kingdom living and to challenge his followers to live lives guided by a heart-righteousness devoted to pleasing God, he turns his attention to the subject of money, and how to approach the stewardship of those treasures God has entrusted to us on this earth. And while we often think of stewardship in terms of what we give or give up, Jesus actually encourages us to look at it in terms of investing for a return. And he says, if you want a "sure thing" we need to understand kingdom treasures, have a kingdom perspective, and serve the kingdom's King. Join us Sunday as we continue in our series in the Sermon on the Mount and see what Jesus says about investing in the kingdom of heaven.

Passage: Matthew 6:1-18 In our image-conscious, social-media, selfie-driven society, people are constantly on the look for that photo-op or that journal posting to present themselves in a positive, admirable light to others. As Christians we love to share about the service we render to others: posing with the widow who's house we're helping to paint or posting our testimony of how blessed we were by serving at the homeless shelter. And truly, local churches and believers often lead the way in serving others in need. But we would be naive to deny that alongside our desire to do good, comes a natural inclination to be seen doing good, to get credit for our compassion, to be recognized for our righteousness. There is nothing wrong with recognition or rewards. But when those accolades become the driving force, the motivating factor behind our desire to do good, then suddenly our good deeds lose their "goodness," or as the prophet Isaiah puts it, our righteous deeds become like filthy rags. (64:6). In his call to kingdom living, Jesus warns against what we might call "Selfie-religion" or living out our faith for the purpose of being seen and respected by others. Rather, he directs his followers towards a kind of sanctified secrecy when it comes to living for, loving like and leading to the King. Join us Sunday as we continue to look at Jesus' teaching about a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees and is not bent on being seen but on serving others.

Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 It's easy to love your family and friends and to want to do things that bless them. But what about those who do you wrong, who take advantage of you, who actively seek your harm? When we are wronged, when we are slighted, when someone does something to harm us, our natural response is to think what can I do to get them back, and often to get them back bigger and better than they got me. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has already told his followers that they will be reviled and persecuted because of him (Matt. 5:11). The question is not if we will experience that, but how will we respond when we do. Jesus' continues to challenge us with a heart-focused view of the law that guarantees that his followers will stand out as different than the rest of the world. He says kingdom life involves resisting revenge and loving your enemies. Indeed, he calls us to literally go the extra mile and love even those who do not love us. For after all, isn't that what our heavenly Father has done for us. Join us Sunday as we consider how to love with the same love that our King Jesus has loved us.

Passage: Matthew 5:27-37 Jesus continues his teaching on life in the kingdom, contrasting the traditional interpretation and application of God's law by the religious leaders with the true intent and heart-focus of those commands from the King himself. This week, we'll look at three situations that Jesus addresses that at first may seem unrelated, but in reality are linked together in a way that points to a purity and integrity of the heart that is essential to our being faithful and true in our relationship both with God and with others. Join us Sunday as Jesus challenges the status quo of our culture by calling his followers to be true to your wife (or husband) and to your word.

Passage: Matthew 5:17-26 Having addressed the blessings of kingdom character in the Beatitudes, and the calling of kingdom citizens to be salt and light in the world, Jesus now turns in the Sermon on the Mount to the commands of the kingdom that define and guide the lifestyle of those who belong to the kingdom. He begins by noting the enduring nature of God's Word, pointing out that he has come not to do away with it, but to establish it in all its fullness. Then he proceeds to take the traditional interpretations of several commands and point to the deeper heart righteousness involved in living them out. The first issue he tackles is one that indeed cuts right to the heart: the issue of anger. Anger is a universal problem that is often made light of or even encouraged in our society. But Jesus does not hold back in pointing out the seriousness and danger of anger in our lives, equating its effects to that of murder. Which is why he wants us to not only better understand the nature and effects of anger, but to offer wise counsel in dealing with anger in a way that demonstrates the character of the kingdom as those who pursue peace. Join us Sunday as we look at what Jesus has to teach us about anger management.

Passage: Matthew 10:1-15 In Matthew 10:1–15, we see Jesus calling His twelve disciples and giving them His authority to drive out unclean spirits and heal every disease. He tells them to go only to the lost sheep of Israel and proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is near. They are to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and cast out demons, freely giving as they have received. They are to travel without money or extra supplies, relying on the hospitality of worthy people. If any place rejects them, they must shake the dust off their feet as a testimony, warning of coming judgment.

Passage: Matthew 5:1-12 This week, our study of Matthew's gospel brings us to one of the most familiar sections of the bible and perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached, Jesus' discourse known as the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins his ministry preaching the good news that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. God's rule and reign is now present and powerfully at work through his Son. Jesus starts by teaching teaching his disciples what life in the kingdom is to be like. He opens with a description of those in the kingdom who are truly blessed, and as is often the case, it is not what we might expect. The Beatitudes, as they are commonly known, don't describe the circumstances or situations that we typically think of as blessings, but rather the heart attitude and spiritual bent that leads to embracing and experiencing a deep trust and humble dependence on God. Jesus' challenging sermon opens with a challenging call to pursue true kingdom character and to consider what it means to live a truly blessed life.

Passage: Matthew 9:35-38 “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” In this passage we see Jesus' compassion for the hopeless, their great need for spiritual guidance, and the call for more laborers to enter God's mission.

Passage: Matthew 10:16-33 As Jesus sends his disciples out on a training mission, he not only equips them with instructions, but he prepares them for hardship they will face. Following Jesus guarantees opposition, suffering and even persecution, but it does not mean defeat. Jesus not only warns us of the hardships that come with following him, but he guides us in how to respond to persecution with fearless faith and confidence in his promise to be with us and for us in victory. Join us Sunday as we look at how Jesus enables us to be a bold witness in a bad world.

Passage: Matthew 11:1-19 As we've seen in the past few weeks in Matthew's gospel, Jesus' ministry is increasingly met with opposition and division among those he encounters. Yet, his response is not to fight back or bring down quick judgment upon his opponents, as many expected him to do, but to continue teaching and preaching the good news of the kingdom and to exercise his power in deeds of mercy and healing. This approach leaves even John the Baptist with some doubts and questions about Jesus identity, doubts which he addresses by pointing to God's word and his works as both confirmation and that the kingdom is at hand and affirmation that the King, the Messiah has arrived in Jesus. The challenge and the encouragement that Jesus gives us as we confront our own doubts and questions is will we take those questions to Jesus and will we take Jesus at his word. Join us Sunday as we continue our study in Matthew's gospel.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-30 Sometimes people think that if only they could have heard Jesus teach and seen his miracles in person, then they would surely be convinced of the truth of the gospel. But such is not necessarily the case. Jesus himself issues a warning of judgment upon those cities where he preached the gospel and performed miracles most regularly, and yet people did not repent, but rejected Jesus. Seeing is not necessarily believing, unless we see with eyes of faith opened by God's grace through his Son Jesus. Thus Jesus follows his warning, with one of the most welcome invitations we find in scripture, to come to him and find rest. Jesus' call to come and learn from him and let him carry our burdens, is a call to trust fully in his gracious provision. The choice Jesus presents is clear, we can reject the clear testimony of his words and his works, or we can rest in the kind invitation and promise of his provision for our souls through his burden-bearing sacrifice for us. Join us Sunday as we consider this choice. Which will it be? Are you rejecting or resting in Jesus?

Passage: Matthew 12:1-21 As Christians, when we talk about Sabbath, or what we now call the Lord's Day, it often turns to a discussion or maybe even a debate about what we can or can't do on that day. As one of the Ten Commandments and what we call a "creation" ordinance, we should recognize the significance of the day which God has set apart unto himself and for our rest. But as is often the case, we can easily turn what God meant as a life-giving blessing into a legalistic burden, turning the focus from cultivating relationship to keeping rules. Indeed, Jesus himself confronted this issue when the Pharisees accused he and his disciples of breaking the Sabbath commands. In his response, Jesus not only exposes their hypocritical hearts, but shines light on not just what is lawful, but on himself as the Lord of the Sabbath, giving added meaning to his earlier invitation to find our true rest in relationship to him. Join us Sunday as we consider what Jesus teaches us concerning the Sabbath and what the Sabbath teaches us concerning Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 10:34-42 In Matthew 10:34-42, we find Jesus telling His disciples that His coming will bring division rather than peace, even among close family members. He emphasizes that loyalty to Him must come before all other relationships; that following Him requires self-sacrifice, and that true life is found by giving up one's own for His sake.

PASSAGE: Matthew 9:36-38 OUTLINE: 1. The Heart of Ministry 2. The Need of Ministry The post Matthew | Workers For The Harvest first appeared on Redeemer Bible Church.

PASSAGE: Matthew 9:1-8 OUTLINE: 1. Stronger Than Doubts 2. Stronger Than Lies 3. Stronger Than Sin The post Matthew | Mighty To Save first appeared on Redeemer Bible Church.

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13

PASSAGE: Matthew 8:23-34 OUTLINE: 1. King of the Natural Realm 2. King of the Supernatural Realm The post Matthew | Lord of Heaven and Earth first appeared on Redeemer Bible Church.

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

PASSAGE: Matthew 7:21-23 OUTLINE: 1. The Authority of Christ 2. The Arrogance of Man 3. The Assessment of Heaven The post Matthew | The Final Judgment first appeared on Redeemer Bible Church.

Passage: Matthew 13:44-46

Glory is recognized greatness. Many people live for glory—for recognition. Actually, don't we all, at least a little? But what if you were made for glory—not your own, but God's? What if you could soak in and reflect His greatness and glory? How do we do that? Passage: Matthew 17:1-8 Speaker: David Wyman

“Playfulness of God!” Together, we'll explore the joy, imagination, and delight woven into our faith—seeing God as a God who plays, learning from children's trust, and celebrating friendship and worship with laughter and joy. Come and experience the wonder of a faith that is alive and full of play! Pastor Karla engages us in understanding that while it is important that we discern God's voice, trusting the truth when we hear is something we can learn from children.  Passage: Matthew 11:25; Luke 18:16 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Glory is recognized greatness. Many people live for glory—for recognition. Actually, don't we all, at least a little? But what if you were made for glory—not your own, but God's? What if you could soak in and reflect His greatness and glory? How do we do that? Passage: Matthew 17:1-8 Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Glory is recognized greatness. Many people live for glory—for recognition. Actually, don't we all, at least a little? But what if you were made for glory—not your own, but God's? What if you could soak in and reflect His greatness and glory? How do we do that? Passage: Matthew 17:1-8 Speaker: Kurt Goglin

Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Series: Eyes on the EternalOverview: We will be unpacking Matthew 12:46-50, Genesis 1-2 and more. To access our message notes, click here.Passage: Matthew 12:46-50, Genesis 1-2 and moreSpeaker: Tim Howey (5/11/25)

Passage: Matthew 21:28-32 Pastor: Matt Hoaglund

Passage: Matthew 7:24-29

Following the Easter 2025 sermon, Tyler talks with Raphael about faith as a response to the resurrection, the most pressing arguments against the historical resurrection, Wes Huff's and Charlie Kirk's engagement with non-Christians questions about the resurrection. Passage: Matthew 28:1-20 If you have any questions about the sermon, fill out the form on the Church Center App.

Speaker: Addison Frank, Series: Palm Sunday 2025, Passage: Matthew 21:1-11

We are in the middle of a new teaching series based on the Lord's Prayer for this season of Lent. We have been focusing on these familiar words that most of us have recited by heart for many years. We are taking this season to see how this sacred text unifies us to one another as well as generations before and after us. We hope through this teaching that we can all recite the words with a fresh inspiration and meaning.  This week, we are joined by Rev. John Moser who takes us to the Grace Cafe. Our forgiveness of others is fueled by God's forgiveness of us. Let's celebrate how Christ has set us free.  Passage: Matthew 18:22-34 Find out all the ways to get involved specifically during Lent at Point Loma Church We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Passage: Matthew 6:19-34Sermon Notes:Intro: 1. Year of Jubilee a. Restoration of Relationship with Money 2. Jesus knows we have a tumultuous relationship with money a. He uses money to illustrate a lot of his parables b. He understood the draw that money has on the human heart 3. So this series is designed to help us restore a better relationship with our finances 4. We will learn a. How money exercise power of us b. Why money exercise influences us c. What to do to break free of its grips I. Money Has a way of clogging our Vision (22-23) II. Money gives us a sense of Significance and Security ( 21) III. We all give our lives for what we treasure, Jesus gave His life for what He treasures—YOU (19-20) To give please visit: wearetruelove.com/give Join TLC on our social media for updates!YouTube @truelovecommunity Facebook @truelovecommunityministry Instagram @truelovecommunity