Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
Matthew 5:21-26 – The Danger of Anger
In this section of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus affirms the commandment that we should not murder. But then he takes it step further by stating that we should not even be angry. In fact, if we are angry, we are the same as murderers. But if that is the case, how do we live? Why did Jesus get angry? Pastor Kyle addresses these questions and more. As Christians, we should hate murder and strive for…
Matthew 5:17-20 – What Did Jesus Believe About The Bible?
What should we think of the Old Testament? Is it equally inspired to the New Testament? If so, does that mean we should listen to and obey all of the Old Testament laws? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-20 where Jesus addresses those types of questions and more. Every part of the Bible is important. Just make sure you read it the same way Jesus did. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with…
Matthew 5:13-16 – You Are Salt and Light
Whether we work in the home or out of the home, we all have certain duties that we much carry out. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus gives two of the duties for Christians. He says that we are salt and light to the world. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shares what it means to be salt and light and how we can carry out these duties. We are called to be light to a world in darkness. Sermon Clip (The teaching…
Matthew 5:10-12 – The Persecuted Christian Is Blessed
While a Christian in the United States may experience small types of persecution, there are many people around the world that are going to prison, beaten, or even killed for their faith. Strangely, Jesus says that people who are persecuted for following Jesus will be blessed. How is a persecuted person blessed? Pastor Kyle answers that question and more. We rejoice because of what will come out of the persecution. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of…
Matthew 5:7-9 – How To Find Happiness In A Sad World (part 3)
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the next three beatitudes in Matthew 5:7-9, which are being merciful, a peacemaker, and pure in heart. This are attributes that are only possible through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Kyle shows why these are important and how we can grow them in our own life. We should be merciful to others because God was merciful to us. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be…
Matthew 5:5-6 – How To Find Happiness in a Sad World (Part 2)
In this second sermon through Matthew 5-7, Pastor Kyle looks at the next two beatitudes, which are meekness and hungering for righteousness. Both of these attributes are important for the Christian life and ones that we should seek to develop in our lives. If you do, you will be blessed! Meekness does not equal weakness. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button) Island Pond Baptist…
Matthew 5:1-4 – How To Find Happiness in a Sad World (Part 1)
Matthew 5-7 contains a sermon given by Jesus to his disciples called the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Kyle begins looking at by focusing on the first four verses of chapter five. In these verses, Jesus says tells people how those who mourn and those who are poor in spirit will be blessed. Jesus modeled what it meant to be poor in spirit and to mourn. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be…
Matthew 1:16 – Joseph: An Adoption Story
The entire genealogy goes down to Jesus’ father Joseph. But if you know the story of Jesus, Joseph is not the biological father. So why is there a genealogy of someone who is not the biological father of Jesus? The answer is: adoption. Pastor Kyle shows how the story of Joseph being the father of Jesus is an adoption story. Even more, the good news of Jesus (known as the “Gospel”) is also an adoption story because when we put…
Matthew 1:5, Joshua 2 – Rahab: Second Chances
In this second sermon looking at the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 we turn to Rahab. Rahab’s story shows us that a messed up, sinful person can be redeemed by God. Even though we may not be involved in the same sins as Rahab, we have all sinned as well and need to be redeemed. Pastor Kyle talks about that and more. Just as Rahab renounced her own past and people, we are called to renounce our own past…
Matthew 1:3, Genesis 38 – Tamar: God Will Accomplish His Plan
Jesus had a bunch of crazy people and stories in his lineage. In this sermon series, Pastor Kyle looks at several of the stories from Matthew 1, which is the genealogy of Jesus. For the first sermon, we look at the story of Tamar in Genesis 38. It’s a crazy story and it is even crazier by the fact that Matthew points it out in Matthew 1. Why did Matthew do that? What can we learn from this crazy story?…
Matthew 28:16-20 – A Disciple Makes Disciples
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives the seventh characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, which is: A disciple of Jesus Christ makes other disciples. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus is speaking with his disciples and gives them a command. He tells them go out and make other disciples. But how is this done? What is a disciple? Pastor Kyle looks at this and explains more. Our top priority as individuals and a church should be to make disciples. Sermon…
Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple Follows
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives the second characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, which is: A disciple of Jesu Christ follows Jesus Christ. In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls Simon and Andrew to follow him as he does for each person who is a Christian. But what does it mean to follow Jesus? How do we, as 21st century Christians carry out the call to follow Jesus? Pastor Kyle explains this and more. Your best life is lived…