Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Matthew 28:18-20 – New Year, Same Mission

2023 is now upon us! In this new year, what will we focus on? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Jesus’ last words in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus tells us what to focus on as individuals and as a church. Go and make disciples! There are a lot of other things we can do, but we need to make sure we keep the most important the most important. Yes, it’s a new year, but we have the same mission. If…

Matthew 13:47-50 – What Is Hell Like?

In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “What is hell like?” Looking at a parable that Jesus gives in Matthew 13, Pastor Kyle explains what hell is like and how it should impact our lives in the present. Knowing where you were headed (and would have ended up without Jesus) should give you a greater appreciation. Sermon Clip   The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on…

Matthew 28:18-20 – Is God an Active Member of Your Church?

Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Matthew 28:18-20 on the idea that God should be the focus of our church and witness. Sam is the Greater Boston Regional Coordinator for the Baptist Convention of New England. He has served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of International Mission Board missionaries, helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe.   Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in…

Matthew 21:1-11 – Why Are You Cheering For Jesus?

On the original Palm Sunday many people were cheering for Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. But they were cheering for him because they were expecting him to be their earthly king. He came for something greater, but very different than being an earthly king. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle asks the question, “Why are you cheering for Jesus?” Are you cheering for him for the right reasons? Or have you confused him with someone that is here to serve your…

Matthew 28:16-20 – We Are Called To Make Disciples

“If we don’t know where we are headed, then any direction will get us there.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about where the church is headed in the next few years. Preaching from Matthew 28, he shows that Jesus has given all Christians the mission of making disciples. That should be our focus as a church and that is what we will be working toward improving in the years to come. If Jesus wants Christians to make disciples, then…

Matthew 6:25-34 – Christian, Don’t Worry!

Worry seems to be a normal part of the human experience. But as we read Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus tells us that there are certain things we should not worry about. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains Jesus’ words to show that instead of worrying we should pursue the things of God.  “Since God values you, you can trust that he will take care of your needs. Therefore you do not need to worry!” Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be…

Matthew 11:28-30 – Finding Spiritual Peace

We live in a busy, anxious world. And with all the craziness around us, how do we have peace? In the first of a three week series, Pastor Kyle preaches from Matthew 11:28-30 and talks about how we can find spiritual peace. “Jesus calls us to ‘Come to him!’ Not religion, not good works, not even church. First and foremost, we must first come to him! Only then will our lives be changed and only then will we find true…

Matthew 13:47-50 – What Is Hell Like?

No one likes to talk about hell, but it is a real place with real dangers. Therefore, we must talk about it and understand the dangers of it. And when we do, we will gain a better understand of the impact that salvation can have on those who turn to Jesus Christ. In today’s sermon, Pastor Kyle preaches from Matthew 13:47-50 on the dangers of hell. “There are two groups, and one of them is going to hell.” Sermon Clip…