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Ambassador Presbyterian
Are You With or Against Jesus?

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 35:23


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Bearing Away Sickness and Sin

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:40


Passage: Matthew 8:1-17

Ambassador Presbyterian
Jesus and the Sabbath

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:48


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Rejecting or Resting in Jesus

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 33:17


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?

Ambassador Presbyterian
Taking Jesus At His Word

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 37:05


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Multiplication and Division

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 33:50


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Bold Witness in a Bad World

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 36:36


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Sending the Twelve Apostles

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 26:04


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Kingdom Work

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 29:37


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Making All Things New

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 41:01


Passage: Matthew 9:14-34 As Jesus' ministry expands and popularity grows, so do questions. One of those questions comes from John's disciples about fasting. In his answer, Jesus points to the new era that has broken into the world in his coming. He has not come just to put a new twist on old ways, but he has come to make all things new. And Matthew 9 gives us a whirlwind tour of Jesus' demonstrating that in bringing new healing and hope into lives of those he encounters. Jesus came into a desperate world to desperate people, to make all things new. Join us Sunday as we come to the One who invites us to new joy, new life, new hope in him.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Dangerous Calling

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 37:01


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Kingdom Character and the Blessed Life

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:26


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Good Things to Those Who Ask

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 37:32


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
There is Something in Your Eye

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 42:01


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Go and Tell

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 36:26


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Antidote to Anxiety

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 34:56


Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 "Don't worry." How many times have we heard those words from a trusted friend or family member, or uttered those words ourselves to someone who has expressed concern or anxiety over some issue? Deep down we know that worrying about things is unproductive and often unhealthy. Yet, when it comes to heeding those simple words that we know to be true, to not worry is something that most if not all of us, including Christians, struggle greatly to do. The list of things we're anxious about is long and grows daily. Which is why Jesus words about worry in the Sermon on the Mount are both challenging and comforting. They challenge us to take seriously the issue of worry or anxiety and see it for what it truly is: a lack of faith in our good and gracious heavenly Father. They comfort us by reminding us of God's good and gracious provision in all things as we trust in him and seek his will and his way in our lives. As we live in a world of worry, Jesus not only commands us not to worry, but he comforts us with the only antidote to anxiety: a confident trust and rest in the grace and provision of God in Christ.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Investing in Heaven

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 34:02


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Sanctified Secrecy

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 32:28


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Resisting Revenge and Loving Enemies

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:46


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
True to Your Wife (or Husband) and Your Word

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 36:34


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Anger Management

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 37:41


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Kingdom Calling and Commands

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 34:37


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Narrow Gates, Good Trees, Firm Foundations

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:01


Passage: Matthew 7:13-27 Like any good preacher, Jesus brings his teaching in the Sermon on the Mount to a close with a challenging call to discernment and decision. Having laid out the true character and nature of kingdom living in contrast to the outward display of religion that is often mistaken as righteousness, Jesus makes his point to his disciples by contrasting two gates that lead to different paths, two trees that bear different fruit, and two foundations that are of different stability. He warns his followers not to be deceived into taking the easy path, picking the bad fruit, or building on an unstable foundation, all of which are pictures of missing out on the true life Jesus came to bring, life with him in his kingdom. Join us Sunday as we wrap up our message in the Sermon on the Mount and consider the narrow gate, the good tree, and the firm foundation that is the Lord Jesus himself.

Redeemer Bible Church
Matthew | Workers For The Harvest

Redeemer Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 61:02


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.

Ambassador Presbyterian
These Are My People

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 28:32


Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 Tracing one's ancestors and family roots has become a fast growing interest and industry. Technology has made it easier, as we say in the South, to find our who your people are. Exploring your genealogy, however, comes with some risk, as you may find out there some characters in your family background you're not so excited about. As we start a study in the gospel of Matthew, we find that the opening chapter starts with a list of Jesus' ancestors going back to Abraham. Interestingly enough, its a list of folks who's lives and reputations you might think would be better left off the of the family tree of the King of kings. And yet, this is precisely Matthew's point as he records for us Jesus' coming as the promised Messiah, the One who would fulfill the covenant promises of God to Abraham and David and would usher in the kingdom of God. Far from being a simple catalogue of names of Jesus' ancestors, it is a reminder that Jesus came to earth as a man, from a long line of sinners like you and me, to redeem a people for himself, who would enter into that family tree as children of the covenant; sons and daughters of God. Join us this Sunday as we start a series through the gospel of Matthew beginning this advent season looking at the born identity of Jesus.

Ambassador Presbyterian

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Immanuel, God with us. It's a name that is given by God in the prophecy of Isaiah to a newborn son as a sign to King Ahaz of God's presence and power to deliver his people. King Ahaz refuses the sign, but God does not forget his promise. And in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth we're told that this son, born to the virgin Mary, is indeed the fulfillment of that promise as God with us. Those three words, encompassed in that one name, hold a mountain of truth in them that explains the essence of Christmas. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Such news was difficult for Joseph, Mary's fiance, to grasp, but he believed God's promise and embraced God's plan. Join us this Sunday as we consider the profound and hope-filled implications of the incarnation: that Jesus truly is God with us.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Tale of Two Kings

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 32:03


Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

Ambassador Presbyterian
Call His Name Jesus

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 35:23


Passage: Matthew 1:21 As we continue looking at the "born identity" of Jesus in Matthew's gospel, we come to the clearest statement of why the baby Jesus was born into this world, a purpose that is reflected in the name given to him by his heavenly Father. The Hebrew name for Jesus means "Jehovah (God) saves." And Joseph is told to give this name the son to be born to Mary. Why? "Because he will save his people from their sins." Jesus comes to save. That is the central message of the gospel and indeed of the whole scriptures. God saves and he does so through his son Jesus. And why do we need a Savior? From what do we need to be rescued? Our sin. In order to understand and embrace the rescue mission on which Jesus has been sent, we have to see our great need to be rescued. The good news of the gospel, that Jesus saves, shines brightest against the dark backdrop of our need for salvation as sinners. Join us on Sunday as we continue our Advent series and consider the powerful name and purpose of Jesus, to save sinners like you and me.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Escape from an Assassin

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 34:42


Passage: Matthew 2:13-23 The birth of Jesus was indeed good news of great joy, but it was not received that way by everyone. The arrival of the King of kings immediately launched an assassination plot by Herod that threatened to bring a quick end to God's plan of redemption. Indeed, the plot highlighted the depths of evil to which God's enemy would go to stop the salvation of God's people. But that plan would not be thwarted, and Joseph is tipped off by the angel of the Lord, who formulated an escape plan that not only provided protection for this newborn King, but pointed to the truth that he was indeed the promised deliverer. Join us this Sunday as we finish out advent series on the born identity of Jesus and learn of his escaped from an assassin.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Prepare the Way of the King

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 37:55


Passage: Matthew 3:1-12 As we enter a new year, we are continuing our sermon series in the gospel of Matthew. The focus in this next part of the series will be on Living for the King as Matthew chronicles the beginning of Jesus' ministry, announcing that the kingdom of heaven has arrived and preaching what may be the most famous of his public discourses, the Sermon on the Mount. This week we will look at ministry of John the Baptist whose calling is to herald the Kings arrival and prepare the way by calling the people to repentance for sin. The good news of the gospel is that God has provided a way to new, reconciled, restored life with him in his renewed kingdom. Receiving that kingdom means turning from our old way of sin and self to follow Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life. That turning is not just a change of direction, but a change of heart which is the calling to repentance. Join us Sunday as we prepare to enter a new year of living for our King Jesus with a fresh call to repentance.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Comrade in Arms, Champion in Battle

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 34:33


Passage: Matthew 3:13-4:11 Last week we looked at John the Baptist's ministry of preparing the way for the arrival of the King, Jesus by calling people to repent and baptizing them as a sign of that turning from sin toward God. So it's a little surprising, especially to John, when the King arrives and requests that he himself undergo the same baptism. Often times the baptism and temptation of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry is seen by people as an example for us to follow, and there is an element of that. But even more, it marks Jesus' own preparation for the work of redemption he's come to do for his people. In his baptism and temptation, he is a King who both stands with his people as a comrade in arms and fights for his people as a champion in battle. Here we see Jesus identifying with us as sinners, yet without sin, and facing temptation for us in victory. All in order that he might be prepared and equipped to carry out his mission of rescue and rule. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in Matthew and consider Jesus as our comrade and champion in the battle against sin.

Ambassador Presbyterian
Following Jesus, Fishing for Men

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 36:41


Passage: Matthew 4:12-22 Following Jesus' baptism and temptation in the wilderness, Matthew marks the beginning of Jesus' ministry by once again, connecting the dots of his life with the promises of God. He is the light shining in the darkness of which the prophet Isaiah spoke, and that light shines through his picking up the message of John to "repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." The priority and power of this call to turn from the darkness of sin towards the light of God's glory is epitomized in Jesus' call to his first disciples to come and follow him. What does it mean to follow Jesus and what difference does that make in our lives today? Join us Sunday as we consider that from the lives of the fishermen Jesus called to become fishers of men.

Ambassador Presbyterian
The Ministry of Jesus Christ

Ambassador Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 36:12


Passage: Matthew 4:23-25 In these verses we find Jesus teaching and proclaiming the the good news of the Kingdom. Jesus' ministry of healing the sick shows us the healing nature of God's kingdom in a broken and sinful world. He cast out demons showing his power over darkness, and himself as the light Isaiah promised to those dwelling in darkness. He who fights against the darkness in and around us will soon go into darkness for us and so conquer it once and for all for. Jesus' reign as God's anointed King is good news though in our sin we can't see it that way. We desire to rule our own lives. The one who calls his disciples friends is seen, in our sinful human nature, as an enemy to be overthrown. (Psalm 2) And so Jesus calls us to repent of our warped view of the goodness of God and his Kingdom. We are called to lay down our kingship and kingdom building and follow him as King. As we look at these three verses which summarize Jesus' ministry, we see that Jesus' kingdom is a place of healing and freedom from the dark powers of evil.

Redeemer Bible Church
Matthew | Mighty To Save

Redeemer Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 61:28


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.

Eden Baptist Church
Can Jesus help me?

Eden Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025


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Holy Trinity Church Cambridge
Being Prepared for Perseverance | 13 July 2025 | Steven Copsey | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 12

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 30:10


Redeemer Bible Church
Matthew | Lord of Heaven and Earth

Redeemer Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 59:34


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.

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge
Grappling With God's 'Unfair' Generosity | 6 July 2025 | James Blandford-Baker | JESUS' PARABLES: Weel 11

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 27:02


Holy Trinity Church Cambridge
Learning To Forgive Others | 29 June 2025 | Oli Benyon | JESUS' PARABLES : Week 10

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 30:01


Redeemer Bible Church
Matthew | The Final Judgment

Redeemer Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 62:45


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.

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge
Finding A Treasure Worth Everything | 25 May 25 | Mark Watson | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 5

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 20:53


Bridgewater Hallstead's Podcast
Mountaintop Moments: Hermon

Bridgewater Hallstead's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 30:52


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

Point Loma Community Church Podcast
PLAYFULNESS OF GOD | "Faith as Child's Play"

Point Loma Community Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 16:37


“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

Bridgewater Montrose's Podcast
Mountaintop Moments: Hermon

Bridgewater Montrose's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 33:16


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

Bridgewater Tunkhannock's Podcast
Mountaintop Moments: Hermon

Bridgewater Tunkhannock's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 32:22


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

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge
Do You Know Your Eternal Destiny? | 18 May 25 | Stuart Browning | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 4

Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 37:50


Grace Church of Overland Park, KS
Seeing Family as God Sees

Grace Church of Overland Park, KS

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 33:26


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)

Redemption Church in Tosa
Better Late Than Never

Redemption Church in Tosa

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 32:44


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

Citychurchpa
More Than That: He is Not Here. He is Risen!

Citychurchpa

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 64:39


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.

Renewal Presbyterian Church
Palm Sunday (Center City)

Renewal Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 31:46


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