Sermons
The Wheat and the Weeds
| Matthew’s Gospel / 11 |
Why is there so much evil in the world? A question that has troubled people throughout human history. Jesus gives His answer to that question, by telling a story. A parable about wheat and weeds. So what can we learn from this parable? How can it impact the way we live? Join us as we explore the parable of the wheat and the weeds and learn from God what He teaches through this parable. Read more
Why is there so much evil in the world? A question that has troubled people throughout human history. Jesus gives His answer to that question, by telling a story. A parable about wheat and weeds. So what can we learn from this parable? How can it impact the way we live? Join us as we explore the parable of the wheat and the weeds and learn from God what He teaches through this parable. Read more
The Sower
| Matthew’s Gospel / 10 |
We can learn much from Jesus’ famous parable about a person sowing seed, some of which scatters on the path where the birds eat it up, some on rocky ground which has shallow soil so the plant withers, some among weeds which choke the plant and some on fertile ground. We often focus on thinking about what kind of ‘soil’ we are. But let us take a moment to think about the sower and to see if we can identify with this character. Who is the sower? What do they do? And when and where do they sow? Listen as we explore these questions. Read more
We can learn much from Jesus’ famous parable about a person sowing seed, some of which scatters on the path where the birds eat it up, some on rocky ground which has shallow soil so the plant withers, some among weeds which choke the plant and some on fertile ground. We often focus on thinking about what kind of ‘soil’ we are. But let us take a moment to think about the sower and to see if we can identify with this character. Who is the sower? What do they do? And when and where do they sow? Listen as we explore these questions. Read more
God’s Kingdom vs Human Kingdom
| Matthew’s Gospel / 9 |
We continue to follow Jesus in Matthew’s gospel where we see a clear distinction between the Kingdom of God and its citizens, and the human Kingdom and its citizens. What are some of the signs that someone is a citizen of heaven rather than of the world? Are they Spirit-filled and Spirit-led? Do they have God’s heart of compassion? Do they have a desire for God’s justice? These are just a few features of living in God’s Kingdom. Which Kingdom do you belong to? There is no dual nationality. Read more
We continue to follow Jesus in Matthew’s gospel where we see a clear distinction between the Kingdom of God and its citizens, and the human Kingdom and its citizens. What are some of the signs that someone is a citizen of heaven rather than of the world? Are they Spirit-filled and Spirit-led? Do they have God’s heart of compassion? Do they have a desire for God’s justice? These are just a few features of living in God’s Kingdom. Which Kingdom do you belong to? There is no dual nationality. Read more
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice”
| Matthew’s Gospel / 8 |
We continue to follow Jesus in Matthew’s gospel where we see Jesus engaged in confrontations with the Pharisees about the Sabbath. The Pharisees were so focused on trying to be the best at doing nothing, at following every letter of the law (most of them they made themselves) that they completely lost sight of the point of the Sabbath. They did not recognise that the Sabbath was about resting our bodies and connecting with God to allow Him to make us more like Him. Read more
We continue to follow Jesus in Matthew’s gospel where we see Jesus engaged in confrontations with the Pharisees about the Sabbath. The Pharisees were so focused on trying to be the best at doing nothing, at following every letter of the law (most of them they made themselves) that they completely lost sight of the point of the Sabbath. They did not recognise that the Sabbath was about resting our bodies and connecting with God to allow Him to make us more like Him. Read more
God’s Mission: Do not be afraid
| Matthew’s Gospel / 7 |
Part 2. We continue reflecting upon the way Jesus instructs His disciples before He sends them out to follow the mission of God. And this time we see how Jesus encourages and strengthens His followers - reminding us not to be afraid because God goes with us and He provides us with all we need. What prevents you from sharing your faith with others? How can you allow God to take those things and give you His strength and courage? Hear Jesus’ words to you “Do not be afraid”. Take heart in the knowledge that God is with you. Read more
Part 2. We continue reflecting upon the way Jesus instructs His disciples before He sends them out to follow the mission of God. And this time we see how Jesus encourages and strengthens His followers - reminding us not to be afraid because God goes with us and He provides us with all we need. What prevents you from sharing your faith with others? How can you allow God to take those things and give you His strength and courage? Hear Jesus’ words to you “Do not be afraid”. Take heart in the knowledge that God is with you. Read more
