Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
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…
Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple is Called
In this new series, Pastor Kyle answers the question, “What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?” Answering this question is vital if we are to follow out his command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28). In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle starts at the foundation and talks about how a disciple of Jesus is called by Jesus. He then shows how this goes beyond the first disciples to all people who are followers of Jesus Christ. If you have…
Matthew 8:1-3 – Jesus Touches The Untouchable
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Matthew 8:1-3 on how Jesus not only loved but also touched the untouchable. Mark is an evangelist in New England through Reliant. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for…
Matthew 5:29-30 – Kill The Sin Series
In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the fourth step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting sin out of your life. Looking at Matthew 5:29-30, we see Jesus tell everyone to take the necessary steps to cut the sin off. When you do, your potential for spiritual growth will rise dramatically. You must take sin seriously or it will destroy you! Sermon Clip Want to learn…
Matthew 4:1-4 – Get Scripture In You
In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the second step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting Scripture in your life. Looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 4, we see how Jesus was tempted and avoided temptation by using Scripture. Consistent Bible reading is powerful! Sermon Clip Want to learn more? Kyle Lewis’ book Ignite Your Faith is now available on paperback or Kindle on Amazon. …