Daily Devotions by Scripture: Matthew

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
December 26, 2024 You Are the Light Of the World Matthew 5:1-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, God, Jesus
December 16, 2024 Dawn’s First Light Matthew 4:12-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Seasons, Advent
November 25, 2024 God, the Patient Forgiver Matthew 18:21-35 Patience, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
November 10, 2024 God, the Trustworthy Parent Matthew 18:1-5 God, God the Father, Life, Christian Life, Trust
November 5, 2024 God, the Provider Matthew 14:13-21 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Provision
October 19, 2024 Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven Matthew 18:21-35 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love
October 18, 2024 Ridding Our Hearts of Bitterness Matthew 12:33-37 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Anger
October 13, 2024 Speak Truthfully Matthew 5:33-37 Bible, Books of the Bible, Ephesians, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
October 3, 2024 Unity and Peace Matthew 5:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Ephesians, Life, Emotions, Peace
September 28, 2024 Sensing His Power Matthew 9:18-26 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges
September 6, 2024 God is Always Ahead of Us Matthew 15:21-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God, Jesus
August 21, 2024 Shall I Come and Heal Him? Matthew 8:5-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, Jesus
August 18, 2024 Why Do You Look at the Speck? Matthew 7:3-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Grace
August 16, 2024 What Are You Doing More Than Others? Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace
August 15, 2024 Why Did You Doubt? Matthew 14:22-33 God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Trust
August 12, 2024 Can Your Worries Add a Single Moment? Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Trials & Challenges
August 8, 2024 Why Are You So Afraid? Matthew 8:23-27 Life, Christian Life, Trust, Following Jesus
July 22, 2024 Staying Awake Matthew 26:36-46 Humility, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
July 21, 2024 True Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Rest, God, Jesus
July 19, 2024 Joseph’s Dream and Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 Obedience, Life, Christian Life, Trust
June 28, 2024 The Happiness of Suffering Matthew 5:10-12 Life, Emotions, Happiness, Trials & Challenges
June 20, 2024 Happiness and Reconciliation Psalm 34:11-18 Life, Emotions, Happiness, Peace
June 11, 2024 The Happiness of a Pure Heart Psalm 24:1-6 Purity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Happiness
May 29, 2024 I was Sick, and You Cared for Me James 5:13-16 Life, Trials & Challenges, Help, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 28, 2024 Caring for People in Need Matthew 25:31-46 Wisdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Help
May 26, 2024 I was Hungry Matthew 25:31-46 Life, Trials & Challenges, Hunger, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 23, 2024 Love Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
May 13, 2024 Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, God's Kingdom
May 11, 2024 Your Will Be Done Matthew 6:9-13 Faithfulness, God, God's Will, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
May 10, 2024 Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:9-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom
April 13, 2024 Servant Leadership II Matthew 20:25-28 Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 2, 2024 Discipleship: Embracing the Call Matthew 4:18-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Personal Growth, Commitment
March 10, 2024 Jesus Passes the Test for Us Matthew 4:1-11 Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
March 4, 2024 Jesus Provides Rest and Peace Genesis 2:2-3; Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 5:1-2 Rest, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 3, 2024 Jesus Does What is Right Genesis 3:1-7 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
January 31, 2024 Your Kingdom Come Revelation 21:1-5 God, Holy Spirit, God's Kingdom
January 24, 2024 Now and Forever Matthew 19:16-26 Generosity, God, God's Kingdom
January 23, 2024 A Sure Thing Matthew 11:2-6 Bible, Bible Characters, John the Baptist, God, God's Kingdom
January 22, 2024 Kingdom Blessings Matthew 5:3-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom
January 21, 2024 Kingdom Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, God's Kingdom
January 20, 2024 Application Accepted Matthew 21:28-32 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Trust
January 19, 2024 Not Much to Look At Mark 4:30-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Mark, Christianity, Discipleship, Church, God, God's Kingdom
January 18, 2024 More Than Fair Matthew 20:1-16 Generosity, God, God's Kingdom
January 9, 2024 A Word About the Words Matthew 20:20-23 Christianity, The Cross, God, Jesus, God's Kingdom
January 6, 2024 Kingdom Epiphany Matthew 15:21-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom, Epiphany
January 5, 2024 Our Kingdom Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom
January 2, 2024 It’s the Gospel Chorus Luke 4:40-44 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, God, Jesus
December 28, 2023 Tough Minds and Tender Hearts Matthew 10:16-20 Spiritual Gifts, Life, Christian Life, Community
December 7, 2023 Mikron Matthew 18:1-10 Protection, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
December 6, 2023 Roll the Window Down Matthew 25:31-46 Parable, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
December 1, 2023 Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-46 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Community
November 28, 2023 Claiming to Know Christ as Lord Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Bible Characters, Peter, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 26, 2023 Seeking Refuge Matthew 23:37-39 Protection, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 24, 2023 “Look at the Birds” Matthew 6:25-34 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Provision
November 23, 2023 God’s Spirit Descending Like a Dove Matthew 3:13-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Baptism
October 27, 2023 Dying and Rising Matthew 12:38-41; Romans 6:1-10 Christianity, Baptism, God, Jesus
October 16, 2023 All Authority Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Baptism
June 17, 2023 Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Bible, Bible Characters, Peter, God, Jesus
May 25, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness Zechariah 9:9-11 Humility, Gentleness
May 24, 2023 Sexual Immorality Matthew 5:27-30 Faithfulness, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 23, 2023 Let Your ‘Yes’ Be ‘Yes’ Matthew 5:33-37 Faithfulness, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Personal Growth, Commitment
May 20, 2023 The Lord Has Shown Us What Is Good Micah 6:6-8 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
May 17, 2023 Forgiven and Forgiving Mathew 18:21-35 Parable, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 13, 2023 Patience Toward Others Matthew 5:38-45 Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 10, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace Matthew 11:28-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
May 5, 2023 Love One Another Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Holy Spirit
April 30, 2023 The Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:18-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Communion
March 9, 2023 Loving Our Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
March 6, 2023 The Peace of God Mathew 5:1-12 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
December 21, 2022 God’s Voice 1 Kings 19:11-13 Bible, Bible Characters, Elijah, God, Jesus, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
December 17, 2022 The Face of God Luke 9:28-36 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
December 12, 2022 Jesus, Son of God Matthew 3:13-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
November 24, 2022 Enemies at the Table Matthew 26:17-26 Reconciliation, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Communion
November 23, 2022 Be Reconciled Matthew 5:21-24; 22:35-40 Reconciliation, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
October 28, 2022 Wickedness Matthew 24:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Opposition
October 27, 2022 Mercy/Compassion Matthew 9:9-13 Mercy, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
September 14, 2022 “Tell these Stones to Become Bread” Matthew 4:1-11 Obedience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Deuteronomy, Life of Jesus
September 7, 2022 The Kingdom of God is Like Yeast Matthew 13:31-33 Parable, God, God's Kingdom
September 6, 2022 Blessed are Those Who Hunger Matthew 5:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
September 2, 2022 How Much More! Matthew 7:7-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Provision
September 1, 2022 Daily Bread Matthew 6:9-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Provision
August 11, 2022 Demand for a Sign Matthew 16:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
August 5, 2022 “Get Behind Me, Satan” Matthew 16:21-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God's Word, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
August 4, 2022 “What About You?” Matthew 16:13-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, Jesus
July 19, 2022 Surprise! Matthew 25:31-46 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Service
July 18, 2022 Where is Jesus? Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Service
July 13, 2022 Weigh the Kids Matthew 19:13-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 18, 2022 Beautiful Death Matthew 27:45-54 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
June 17, 2022 The most beautiful Kingdom Possible­ Matthew 5:1-12 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, God's Kingdom
May 8, 2022 Jesus, the Savior Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Salvation, God, Jesus, The Apostles’ Creed
May 5, 2022 The Father Almighty Matthew 7:7-11 Bible, The Bible, God, God the Father, The Apostles’ Creed
May 2, 2022 Making Disciples and Baptizing Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Baptism, God, Holy Spirit, The Apostles’ Creed
March 19, 2022 A Great Crash Matthew 7:24-29 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life of Jesus
March 10, 2022 The Love of God Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 5, 2022 Red Sky at Night Matthew 16:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Salvation
February 24, 2022 Vices are the Basis of Sin­ Matthew 5:27-32 Christianity, Sin, God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
February 23, 2022 In Christ, Love Conquers Hate Matthew 5:21-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
February 8, 2022 Love My Enemies? Matthew 5:43-48 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
February 3, 2022 Our Laws Can Be Too Much Matthew 23:1-15 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Discipleship, Love
January 15, 2022 See Them, See Me Matthew 25:31-40 Parable, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, Jesus
December 28, 2021 ‘As With Gladness Men of Old’ Matthew 2:1-12 God, Jesus, Seasons, Christmas
December 22, 2021 ‘Christmas Offering’ Matthew 2:1-12 God, Jesus, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
December 13, 2021 ‘Angels, from the Realms of Glory’ Matthew 2:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
October 31, 2021 Jesus’ Authority Matthew 7:28-29
October 30, 2021 Two Builders Matthew 7:24-27
October 29, 2021 Not Everyone Matthew 7:21-23
October 28, 2021 False Teachers Matthew 7:15-20
October 27, 2021 Two Gates Matthew 7:13-14
October 26, 2021 Ask, Seek, Knock Matthew 7:7-12
October 25, 2021 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-5
October 24, 2021 Do Not Worry Matthew 6:25-34
October 23, 2021 Treasure Matthew 6:19-24
October 22, 2021 Fasting Matthew 6:16-18
October 21, 2021 The Lord’s WILL Matthew 6:9-15
October 20, 2021 The Lord’s PRAYER Matthew 6:5-10
October 19, 2021 No Strings Attached Matthew 6:1-4
October 18, 2021 Love for Enemies Matthew 5:43-48
October 17, 2021 An Eye for an Eye Matthew 5:38-39
October 16, 2021 SPEAK the TRUTH Matthew 5:33-37
October 15, 2021 Divorce Matthew 5:31-32
October 14, 2021 Adultery Matthew 5:27-28
October 13, 2021 Murder Matthew 5:21-22
October 12, 2021 Fulfillment of the Law Matthew 5:17-20
October 11, 2021 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16
October 10, 2021 Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12
October 9, 2021 Peacemakers Matthew 5:9
October 8, 2021 Pure in Heart Matthew 5:8
October 7, 2021 Mercy Matthew 5:7
October 6, 2021 Hunger Matthew 5:6
October 5, 2021 Meekness Matthew 5:5
October 4, 2021 Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4
October 3, 2021 Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3
October 2, 2021 Blessed Matthew 5:3-12
October 1, 2021 A Face in the Crowd Matthew 4:23-5:2
September 25, 2021 What’s in the Name Psalm 130:1-8
September 24, 2021 Risky Business Matthew 4:1-7
September 22, 2021 Jesus Shines Matthew 17:1-8
August 31, 2021 When Jesus Appears Matthew 14:22-27
August 26, 2021 Filled with Joy Matthew 28:1-10
August 11, 2021 Eyes On Jesus Matthew 14:22-32
August 10, 2021 Worry Matthew 6:25-34
August 9, 2021 More Regrets Matthew 26:69-75
August 6, 2021 A Familiar Voice Matthew 17:1-8
August 2, 2021 Why Are You So Afraid? Matthew 8:23-27
July 23, 2021 Faith—When Bad Things Happen Matthew 6:19-24
July 18, 2021 Faith—Making Peace Matthew 5:1-9
July 15, 2021 Faith—Forgiving From the Heart Matthew 18:21-35
July 11, 2021 Faith—How We Look At Things Matthew 6:25-34
July 10, 2021 Faith—Beyond Knowledge Matthew 22:34-40
July 9, 2021 Faith—Forgiving As Forgiven Matthew 6:9-15
July 1, 2021 Faith—Seeing Jesus Matthew 25:31-46
May 30, 2021 When Did We See You? Matthew 25:31-46
April 1, 2021 Betrayal Matthew 26:36-46
March 30, 2021 Jesus Cried Out Matthew 27:45-50
February 26, 2021 Pray for Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48
February 17, 2021 As We Forgive . . . Matthew 18:21-35
February 14, 2021 Your Will Be Done Matthew 26:36-46
February 10, 2021 Our Father Matthew 6:9-13
February 3, 2021 Keep It Simple Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
February 2, 2021 Pray in the Garage Matthew 6:5-8
December 29, 2020 What Will It Take to Be Successful? Matthew 25:31-46
December 23, 2020 What If God Were to Disrupt Your Life? Matthew 1:18-25
December 16, 2020 Does the Church Let Its Light Shine? Matthew 5:13-16
December 14, 2020 Why Bother with Church? Matthew 16:13-20
December 6, 2020 Is Jesus the Answer? Matthew 11:25-30
November 24, 2020 Revealing the Lord of Kings Matthew 4:17-23
September 26, 2020 Growing Up to Become a Child Matthew 18:1-5 Humility, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 25, 2020 Partnered with Jesus Matthew 11:28-30 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
September 22, 2020 Community of Bruised Reeds Matthew 12:15-21 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Community
September 18, 2020 Quiet, Powerful Kingdom Work Matthew 5:13; Matthew 13:31-33 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life
September 17, 2020 Lighting a Candle Matthew 5:13-16 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 15, 2020 Loving Our Enemies Matthew 5:38-48 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life
September 14, 2020 Blessings in Persecution? Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:17-42 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Acts, Life, Trials & Challenges, Persecution
September 13, 2020 Peacemaking Matthew 5:9-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life
September 12, 2020 Contagious Forgiveness Matthew 6:9-15 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace
September 11, 2020 Tender Mercy, Pure Heart Matthew 5:7-12 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 8, 2020 Desiring the Kingdom Matthew 5:6-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 6, 2020 Tears and Gentle Kindness Matthew 5:4-5 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness, Christian Life, Community
September 5, 2020 Clenched Hearts Matthew 5:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 1, 2020 Dying to Live Matthew 16:21-28 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, New Life
May 31, 2020 Community Is . . . for You Matthew 7:7-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Being the Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
May 26, 2020 Community Is . . . about Managing Conflict Matthew 18:15-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
May 15, 2020 Community Is . . . in the Moment Matthew 6:25-34 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Personal Growth, Busyness, Christian Life, Community
May 9, 2020 Community Is . . . Family Matthew 12:46-50 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 30, 2020 Spread the Story Matthew 28:16-20 Evangelism, Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church
April 29, 2020 A Sight for Sore Eyes Matthew 28:1-10 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Joy, Grief, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Easter
April 28, 2020 Earth-Shaking Forgiveness Matthew 27:45-56 Holiness, Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Salvation, Seasons, Easter
April 27, 2020 Forgiven, We Set the Table Matthew 26:17-30 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Discipleship, Communion
April 26, 2020 Well Done Matthew 25:14-30 Faithfulness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Christian Life, Trust, Following Jesus
April 25, 2020 The Prophet Matthew 21:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Easter
March 31, 2020 He Loves You Matthew 11:28-30 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 28, 2020 Rock Matthew 16:13-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Bible Characters, Peter, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Trust
March 25, 2020 Practice What You Preach Matthew 23:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God, Following Jesus
March 23, 2020 Upside Down Matthew 20:20-28 Humility, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, God's Kingdom
March 21, 2020 Threading the Needle Matthew 19:16-26 Generosity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Personal Growth, Selfishness
March 14, 2020 Surprising Grace Matthew 15:21-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Grace
March 5, 2020 An Example of Faith Matthew 8:5-13 Healing, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Prayer
March 2, 2020 Not Today, Satan Matthew 4:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
February 23, 2020 Worrying Is a Waste of Time Matthew 6:25-34 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Christian Life, Provision
January 31, 2020 Trust and Obey Matthew 26:36-45 Obedience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Matthew, God's Word, Life, Christian Life, Trust, Seeking God, Following Jesus
January 29, 2020 Answering Temptation with Scripture Matthew 4:1-10 Wisdom, Obedience, Bible, God's Word, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Temptation
January 28, 2020 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:25-30 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Matthew, God's Word, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering
January 27, 2020 Living God's Way Today Matthew 5:17-20 Obedience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Matthew, God's Word, God, God's Will, God's Plan, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God, Following Jesus
January 26, 2020 Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Matthew 5:1-12 Holiness, Obedience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Matthew, God's Word, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
December 29, 2019 James the Believer Matthew 13:53-58; 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, James, God's Word, Christianity, Salvation
December 23, 2019 Do Not Be Afraid Matthew 1:17-25 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Bible Characters, Joseph, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Fear
December 1, 2019 In the Beginning Matthew 1:1, 16; Luke 3:23-24, 37-38 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, God, God's Plan
November 24, 2019 What Shall I Do . . . with Jesus? Matthew 27:15-26 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
November 19, 2019 Who Do You Say I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus
November 16, 2019 Who is This? Matthew 8:23-27 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory
October 29, 2019 Yeast Matthew 13:31-35 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Transformation, God, God's Kingdom
August 9, 2019 God and Money Matthew 6:19-24 Treasure, Life, Trials & Challenges, Danger, Personal Growth, Choices, Christian Life, Worldliness
August 8, 2019 Moth, Vermin, and Thieves Matthew 6:19-24 Life, Personal Growth, Purpose, Christian Life, Seeking God, Worldliness
August 1, 2019 Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-46 Future, Eternity, Life, Trials & Challenges, Death, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 31, 2019 The True Shepherd Judges 21:15-25 Humility, Life, Trials & Challenges, Failure, Christian Life, Resisting God
July 26, 2019 Eyes on Revenge? Judges 16:23-30; Matthew 5:27-30 Bible, Bible Characters, Samson, Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
July 17, 2019 Costly Kingship Judges 9:1-6; Matthew 27:35-44 Life, Emotions, Pride, Trials & Challenges, Failure, Weakness
July 16, 2019 Gideon, Unappreciated Savior Judges 8:1-6; Matthew 25:29-30 Spiritual Gifts, Faithfulness, Bible, Bible Characters, Gideon, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
May 23, 2019 Making Disciples As We Go Matthew 28:16-20 Evangelism, Christianity, Discipleship, Great Commission
April 16, 2019 Christ and His Church Matthew 16:13-20 Assurance, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, The Church, Great Commission
March 26, 2019 What the King Rides Matthew 21:1-11 Humility, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Seasons, Lent
March 14, 2019 Who Are You? Matthew 16:13-20 Bible, Bible Characters, Peter, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Personal Growth, Busyness, Christian Life
February 26, 2019 The Unknowing Matthew 25:31-40 Parable, Eternity, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life
February 25, 2019 Come and Share Matthew 25:14-28 Parable, Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, God, God's Kingdom
February 24, 2019 Prepared and Faithful Matthew 25:1-13 Parable, Faithfulness, God, God's Kingdom
February 23, 2019 The Good and the Bad Matthew 22:1-14 Parable, Bible, The Gospel, God, God's Kingdom
February 22, 2019 Head and Heart Matthew 21:23-31 Authority, Obedience, God, God's Kingdom
February 20, 2019 God’s Free Gift Matthew 19:30-20:16 Parable, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, God, God's Kingdom
February 19, 2019 Attitude and Action Matthew 18:23-35 Parable, Mercy, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, God, God's Kingdom
February 18, 2019 The Son of Man Coming Matthew 16:24-28 Christianity, The Cross, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
February 17, 2019 The Keys of the Kingdom Matthew 16:13-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Stewardship, God, God's Kingdom
February 16, 2019 A Storeroom of Old and New Treasures Matthew 13:51-52 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Provision
February 15, 2019 The Net Matthew 13:47-50 Knowledge, Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, God, God's Kingdom
February 14, 2019 Great Value! Matthew 13:45-46 Treasure, Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, God's Kingdom
February 13, 2019 Treasured! Matthew 13:44 Treasure, Parable, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
February 12, 2019 Mustard Seeds Matthew 13:31-32 Parable, Bible, Good News, God, God's Kingdom
February 11, 2019 Sower, Seeds, Weeds Matthew 13:24-30 Parable, Christianity, Sin, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth
February 10, 2019 Sower, Seeds, Soils Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Parable, Bible, God's Word, Life, Personal Growth
February 9, 2019 But Not to Them Matthew 13:10-17 Parable, Listening, God, God's Kingdom
February 8, 2019 Kingdom Contested Matthew 12:22-30 Healing, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
February 7, 2019 Is the Kingdom Here? Matthew 11:1-19 Bible, Bible Characters, John the Baptist, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Trials & Challenges
February 6, 2019 Surprise in the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 8:5-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
February 5, 2019 Seek First His Kingdom Matthew 6:25-34 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Trust, Seeking God, Provision
February 4, 2019 The Greatest Commandments Matthew 5:13-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments, God's Kingdom
February 3, 2019 For Theirs Is the Kingdom Matthew 5:1-10 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Christian Life, Promises
January 29, 2019 Blessed Are You Matthew 5:1-12 Life, Trials & Challenges, Hunger, Christian Life, Seeking God, Promises
January 18, 2019 Boots and Feet Matthew 7:7-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, Miracles, Life, Christian Life
January 8, 2019 How to Resist Matthew 4:1-11 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
January 3, 2019 Singing in the Airport Matthew 11:25-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Trials & Challenges
December 26, 2018 The Gift of Salvation Matthew 2:1-12 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Worship, Service
December 22, 2018 Repentance Matthew 3:1-12 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Repentance, Baptism
November 28, 2018 Build Your House on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust, Following Jesus
November 23, 2018 The Stone Was Rolled Back Matthew 28:1-10 Resurrection, Life, Trials & Challenges, Opposition, Christian Life, Freedom
November 22, 2018 The Rocks Split Matthew 27:45-55 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose
November 21, 2018 Turn These Stones Into Bread Matthew 4:1-11 Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth, Choices, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 25, 2018 Wise Builders Matthew 7:24-27 Wisdom, Life, Personal Growth, Work, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 20, 2018 Wheat, Weeds, and a Mustard Seed Matthew 13:24-32 Christianity, Sin, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Work
October 5, 2018 Debts Forgiven Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Compassion, Mercy, Obedience, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
September 18, 2018 Jesus Our Intercessor Matthew 14:22-33 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
September 13, 2018 Petition Matthew 7:7-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer, Life, Christian Life, Promises
September 12, 2018 Submission Matthew 26:36-46 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God's Will, Life, Christian Life, Submission
August 24, 2018 Generous Giving Matthew 6:1-4 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose, Selflessness
August 23, 2018 Uncompromising Loyalty to Christ Matthew 10:34-42 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
August 15, 2018 Do Not Be Anxious Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Personal Growth, Choices, Purpose, Christian Life, Trust
August 1, 2018 Room for Others Matthew 25:31-46 Hospitality, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Family & Relationships
July 30, 2018 Servant Matthew 20:20-28 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, God's Kingdom
July 25, 2018 Ask Matthew 7:7-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God's Plan, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 23, 2018 Greatest Matthew 22:34-40 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Following Jesus
July 18, 2018 Community Matthew 12:46-50 God, God's Will, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
July 16, 2018 Follow Me Matthew 16:24-25 Humility, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
July 15, 2018 Healed Matthew 9:18-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, God's Plan, Life, Trials & Challenges
July 13, 2018 Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 Wisdom, Listening, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
July 10, 2018 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 Evangelism, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life
July 9, 2018 Blessed Matthew 5:3-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
July 8, 2018 Do Good Matthew 12:9-14 Goodness, Sabbath, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
May 11, 2018 Instructions and Promises Matthew 28:16-20 Assurance, Bible, God's Word, Life, Christian Life, Promises
April 22, 2018 Freedom to Go and Tell Matthew 28:1-10 Resurrection, Evangelism, Bible, Good News, Life, Christian Life, Freedom
April 21, 2018 Freedom From Fear Isaiah 43:1-2; Matthew 28:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Christian Life, Freedom
April 17, 2018 Servant Power Matthew 20:20-28 Resurrection, God, God's Will, Life, Christian Life, Submission
April 11, 2018 Resurrection Power Matthew 28:1-10 Resurrection, Assurance, Seasons, Easter
April 4, 2018 Ultimate Blessing and Joy Matthew 5:1-12 Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Trials & Challenges
March 18, 2018 A “Whatever” Attitude Joshua 9:1-15; Matthew 25:24-30 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Worship
March 14, 2018 Eye of the Beholder Proverbs 6:20-32; Matthew 5:27-28 Self-Control, Discipline, Life, Personal Growth, Selfishness, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 10, 2018 What’s Eating You? Ecclesiastes 6:7-9; Matthew 6:25-27 Discipline, Life, Christian Life, Trust, Spiritual Food
March 8, 2018 Obsessed With Envy 1 Kings 21:1-16; Matthew 5:29 Life, Emotions, Trials & Challenges, Envy, Family & Relationships
March 7, 2018 Overcoming Our Sin Proverbs 6:16-19; Matthew 5:27-30 Obedience, Christianity, Sin, God, Holy Spirit
March 4, 2018 I Surrender All Genesis 12:1-4; Matthew 4:18-22 Discipline, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
March 3, 2018 The Food of Fasting Deuteronomy 8:1-3; Matthew 4:1-4 Bible, God's Word, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 2, 2018 Neighbors on the Way Genesis 4:1-7; Luke 15:21-32 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
January 25, 2018 Jesus Fulfills All of Scripture Zechariah 11:7-13; Matthew 27:3-10 Bible, The Bible, Christianity, Salvation, God, Jesus
January 21, 2018 The Messiah Endured Evil for Us Psalm 69:1-21 Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Christian Life, Promises
January 16, 2018 Jesus Preaches in Parables Matthew 13:31-35 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Story
January 14, 2018 Jesus, the Servant Savior Matthew 3:13-4:11 Chosen, Faithfulness, Bible, Life of Jesus
January 13, 2018 Out of Egypt Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Christian Life, Freedom
January 12, 2018 Born of a Virgin Matthew 1:18-23 God, Attributes of God, Life, Christian Life, Trust
January 11, 2018 O Little Town of Bethlehem Micah 5:2-4; Matthew 2:1-6 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, God, God's Plan
December 30, 2017 Joyful Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
December 28, 2017 Joseph, Son of David Matthew 1:18-25 God, God's Plan, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth, Work
November 29, 2017 True Hospitality Matthew 25:31-40 Hospitality, Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 26, 2017 Loving Means Submitting Matthew 20:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Family & Relationships
October 27, 2017 Sharing Our Faith Matthew 28:16-20 Evangelism, Faithfulness, Bible, Good News
October 13, 2017 Prophet, Priest, and King Matthew 28:16-20 Ambassador, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
September 14, 2017 When He Had Given Thanks Matthew 26:26-28 Thankfulness, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Christian Life
August 21, 2017 “His Love Never Quits” Matthew 26:27-32 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
July 23, 2017 Going Back to the Beginning Matthew 19:1-9 Obedience, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Creation
July 13, 2017 Be Considerate Matthew 7:9-12 Compassion, Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
July 6, 2017 Two Great Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
June 19, 2017 An Overwhelming Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Personal Growth
June 12, 2017 Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30 Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Opposition, Personal Growth
June 8, 2017 Sun, Rain, and Love for Everyone Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Witness, Life, Personal Growth
April 16, 2017 The Resurrection: Frightening News Matthew 28:1-10 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 15, 2017 Boldly Burying the Dead Savior Matthew 27:57-66 Christianity, Salvation, The Cross, Seasons, Easter
April 8, 2017 Untamed Colts Matthew 21:1-7 Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Submission, Seasons, Easter
March 25, 2017 Claiming It Never Happened Matthew 28:1-4, 11-15 Integrity, Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance
March 24, 2017 What’s Done Cannot Be Undone Matthew 27:1-8 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Repentance
March 23, 2017 Is Pilate Innocent? Are We? Matthew 27: 22-24 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Repentance
March 17, 2017 Noisy Execution Matthew 27:35-44 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Opposition
March 16, 2017 Law and Disorder Matthew 27:27-31 Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Opposition, Persecution
March 12, 2017 Blind Injustice Matthew 26:59-68 Integrity, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
March 9, 2017 Quick Exit Mark 14:44-52 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
March 7, 2017 The Kiss of Death Matthew 26:47-50 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life of Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
March 6, 2017 Promises, Promises Matthew 26:31-35 Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Promises, Following Jesus
March 4, 2017 What Jesus Was Worth to Judas Matthew 26:14-16; John 12:4-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Life of Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Persecution
February 27, 2017 The Least of These Matthew 25:31-46 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life
February 26, 2017 Keep Watch! Matthew 25:1-13 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
February 24, 2017 Is God Unfair? Matthew 20:1-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Grace, God, God's Kingdom
February 22, 2017 Echoes of God’s Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
February 6, 2017 When Candles Won’t Light Matthew 5:14-16; Luke 8:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Witness, Life, Christian Life
February 4, 2017 Hiding Our Gifts Matthew 25:24-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Christian Life
February 3, 2017 Why Are We Here? Matthew 25:14-23 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose
January 1, 2017 A Good Place to Dwell Psalm 90; Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Fear, Christian Life, The Future
November 14, 2016 Are You Hungry? Matthew 14:13-21
October 25, 2016 Crops and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
October 21, 2016 The Fruit of Repentance Matthew 3:1-12
October 18, 2016 Harvest Workers Matthew 9:35-38
September 3, 2016 Sanctification Is Gentle Matthew 11:28-30
August 28, 2016 Promise Keeping Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75
August 14, 2016 God or Money Matthew 6:24-33
July 31, 2016 Change or No Change Matthew 17:1-8
July 12, 2016 A New Master Matthew 12:43-45
June 13, 2016 Holy Spirit: Third Person of the Trinity Matthew 28:16-20
June 9, 2016 The Holy Spirit as a Dove Matthew 3:11-17
April 6, 2016 The Source of True Wisdom Matthew 4:1-11
April 2, 2016 More on the School of Suffering Matthew 2:13-20
March 24, 2016 The Cup Matthew 26:36-46
March 21, 2016 Two Reactions to Jesus Matthew 26:6-16
March 14, 2016 What’s in a Name? Matthew 1:18-25
February 24, 2016 God’s People at Work: Jesus Matthew 13:53-57
February 19, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Redemption Agents Matthew 5:13-16
February 17, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Health and Healing Matthew 10:1-8
February 9, 2016 Redeemed for Work: Talented! Matthew 25:14-30
January 25, 2016 The Gentle and Humble God Isaiah 40:1-11
December 22, 2015 Blue Christmas 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Seasons, Christmas
December 19, 2015 Search Me, O God Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Life, Christian Life, Trust, Seasons, Christmas
December 13, 2015 Worth Waiting For Matthew 25:1-13 God, God's Kingdom, Seasons, Christmas
December 10, 2015 Keep Calm Matthew 24:4-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
October 9, 2015 Heart Purity Needed Proverbs 5:1-6, 15-18, 21-23 Purity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
July 31, 2015 Jesus and People: Availability Matthew 28:16-20 Mentorship, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
July 30, 2015 Jesus and His Disciples: Clear Guidance Matthew 28:18-20 Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God
June 30, 2015 Sent to Gather All the Nations Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Baptism, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 19, 2015 Deliver Us From Evil Acts 5:1-11 Ambassador, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 8, 2015 Why Are You the Way You Are? Matthew 21:23-27 Christianity, Baptism, God, God's Kingdom
June 7, 2015 Anointed Isaiah 61 Christianity, Baptism, God, God's Kingdom
June 6, 2015 Accepted Romans 8:14-17 Christianity, Baptism, God, God's Kingdom
June 2, 2015 All Done Matthew 5:17-20 Christianity, Baptism, God, God's Kingdom
June 1, 2015 Special Joy Matthew 3:13-17 Christianity, Baptism, God, God's Kingdom
May 30, 2015 Worth the Wait Matthew 22:1-14 Christianity, Doctrine, Heaven, God, God's Kingdom
May 26, 2015 The Family Name 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Ambassador, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life
May 22, 2015 Father Knows Best Matthew 6:1-8 Life, Christian Life, Trust, Submission
May 21, 2015 Reckless Confidence Matthew 14:22-33 Life, Christian Life, Focus, Trust
May 7, 2015 Daddy’s Ear Matthew 6:5-8 Assurance, God, God the Father
May 3, 2015 The Perfect Father Matthew 7:9-11 God, God the Father, Life, Emotions, Peace
April 5, 2015 Christ Is Risen! Matthew 28:1-10 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Seasons, Easter
March 21, 2015 Great Service Matthew 20:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Service
March 17, 2015 A Fast Secret Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
February 10, 2015 Son of Man Matthew 8:18-22 God, Jesus, God's Names
February 9, 2015 Son of God Matthew 4:1-11 God, Jesus, God's Names
February 8, 2015 Beloved Son Matthew 3:1-6, 13-17 God, Jesus, God's Names
February 7, 2015 King of the Jews Matthew 2:1-12 God, God's Names, Life, Christian Life, The Future
February 4, 2015 JESUS: “The Lord Saves” Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Names
February 3, 2015 IMMANUEL: “God With Us” Isaiah 7:10-17 God, Jesus, God's Names
February 2, 2015 Son of David Matthew 1:1-17 God, Jesus, God's Names
January 9, 2015 Overburdened Matthew 9:35-38 Compassion, Christianity, Sin
January 8, 2015 A New Struggle With Need Matthew 26:6-13 Christianity, Sin, Discipleship, Stewardship
December 28, 2014 Outwitted Matthew 2:16-23 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 27, 2014 Cutting-edge Plans Matthew 2:13-15 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 26, 2014 Power Upset Matthew 2:7-8 Bible, God, Jesus
December 24, 2014 Navigating the Bumps Matthew 2:9-12 Bible, Christianity, Sin
December 23, 2014 The Sacrifice of Worship Matthew 2:7-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship
December 22, 2014 Seeking Jesus Matthew 2:1-11 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 21, 2014 Simply Trusting Matthew 1:24-25 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 20, 2014 The Weight of Answering the Call Matthew 1:19-23 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 19, 2014 No Escape Matthew 1:18-21 Bible, God, God's Plan
November 29, 2014 The Witness of Good Deeds Matthew 5:13-16 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
November 18, 2014 Witness at Work Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
November 17, 2014 The Witness of Questions Matthew 22:34-46 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
November 7, 2014 Witnessing When We Don't Want To Matthew 5:43-48
October 19, 2014 The Sin of Judging Others Matthew 7:1-5 Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment
July 27, 2014 One Page at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 11, 2014 Gospel Stories: Death, Then Life Matthew 16:21-28 Bible, The Gospel
June 24, 2014 Will We Be Recognized in Heaven? Matthew 17:1-13 Christianity, Doctrine, Heaven
June 22, 2014 When Jesus Comes Again Matthew 24:42-44 Bible, God, Jesus
June 21, 2014 Before Jesus Comes Again Matthew 24:36-41 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
June 15, 2014 Living Life for Those Who Are Least Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, God, God's Kingdom
June 7, 2014 Can We Be Sure Who Jesus Is? Matthew 11:1-6 Bible, God, Jesus
May 1, 2014 What's in a Name? Matthew 6:9-13 Bible, God, God's Names
March 31, 2014 The Good News Matthew 28:1-9; Mark 8:31-34; 9:30-32; 10:32-34 Bible, Good News
March 19, 2014 Taking the Blame Matthew 27:3-5, 24-25 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
March 18, 2014 Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus the Messiah? Matthew 27:15-28 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
March 11, 2014 The Weapons of Our Warfare Matthew 26:47-56 Life, Emotions, Peace
March 7, 2014 Praying According to God's Will Matthew 26:36-46 Bible, God, God's Will
February 27, 2014 Treasure in This World Matthew 6:19-34 Bible, God, God's Kingdom
February 24, 2014 Seeds That Choke Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Life, Christian Life, Focus
February 18, 2014 Blind Guides Matthew 15:10-14 Bible, God's Word
December 24, 2013 God With Us Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption, Seasons, Christmas
December 2, 2013 Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Faith
October 31, 2013 Be Amazed! Matthew 7:28-29 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 30, 2013 A Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 29, 2013 Watch Out for False Disciples! Matthew 7:21-23 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 28, 2013 Watch Out for Wolves! Matthew 7:15-20 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God, Jesus
October 27, 2013 Walking the Narrow Road Matthew 7:12-14 Kindness, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Transformation
October 26, 2013 God the Giver Matthew 7:7-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust
October 24, 2013 Dealing Wih the Dirt in Our Eyes Matthew 7:1-5 Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness, Personal Growth
October 23, 2013 Don't Worry About It! Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 22, 2013 The Treasure of Your Heart Matthew 6:19-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Stewardship, Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
October 21, 2013 Hungering for God Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
October 20, 2013 How to Pray Matthew 6:5-15 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love, Prayer
October 19, 2013 Anonymous Donors Matthew 6:1-4 Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
October 18, 2013 Loving Those You Hate Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 17, 2013 The Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-42 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 16, 2013 Truth Tellers Matthew 5:33-37 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Love
October 15, 2013 What God Has Joined Together Matthew 5:31-32 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness, Christian Life
October 14, 2013 Breaking Free From the Power of Lust Matthew 5:27-30 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 13, 2013 What to Do With Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Life, Emotions, Peace
October 12, 2013 The Fulfillment of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Salvation, God, Jesus
October 11, 2013 Shining Bright Matthew 5:14-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 10, 2013 Seasoned for Service Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 9, 2013 Being Happy When You're Harassed Matthew 5:10-12 Life, Trials & Challenges, Mockery
October 8, 2013 Make Peace! Matthew 5:9-10 God, Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships
October 7, 2013 Pure Hearts Matthew 5:8-10 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 6, 2013 Have Mercy! Matthew 5:7-9 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 5, 2013 An Appetite for God Matthew 5:5-6 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 3, 2013 Through Tears, Comfort Matthew 5:3-5 Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering
October 2, 2013 Only the Outsiders Are Insiders Matthew 5:3-5 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Christian Life, Trust
October 1, 2013 A New Way to Live Matthew 5:1-2 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 28, 2013 Become a Bird Watcher Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 22, 2013 Love Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 20, 2013 Love Your Enemies? Matthew 5:43-48 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 11, 2013 God's Damaged Fruit Matthew 20:20-28 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Personal Growth
August 27, 2013 God's Presence Matthew 17:1-8 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Praise, Life
August 24, 2013 Global Cooling? Matthew 24:9-14 Bible, The Gospel, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
August 6, 2013 Sun and Rain Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus
July 28, 2013 Jesus' Pattern Matthew 26:36-44 Life, Christian Life, Silence
July 18, 2013 Free to Serve Others Matthew 12:9-14 Sabbath, Life, Christian Life
July 17, 2013 Mercy, Not Sacrifice Matthew 12:1-8 Sabbath, Life, Christian Life
July 16, 2013 Embracing Relationships Matthew 12:1-4 Sabbath, Life, Christian Life
June 30, 2013 Words of Life Matthew 27:45-54 Bible, Good News, Bible Characters, Elisha
June 26, 2013 Eyes of Faith Matthew 13:10-17 Bible, Bible Characters, Elisha, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer
June 20, 2013 The Power of Forgiveness Matthew 9:1-8 Bible, Bible Characters, Elisha, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 23, 2013 Choosing a Master Matthew 6:24-34 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness, Wealth
May 19, 2013 The Power of Promises Matthew 26:34-35, 69-75 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Christian Life, Community
May 16, 2013 Self-denial Matthew 16:24–28 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 13, 2013 Hearing God's Word Matthew 7:24-27 Bible, God's Word, God, Jesus, Life
March 20, 2013 Thirty Pieces of Silver Matthew 26:14-16 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Trust
March 19, 2013 Christ's Authority Matthew 21:6-17, 23-27 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus, Seasons, Easter
March 13, 2013 The Why of His Coming Matthew 20:20-28 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 12, 2013 Not Listening Again? Matthew 20:17-19 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 11, 2013 Greatness in the Kingdom Matthew 18:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
December 28, 2012 Little Ones Matthew 18:1-5, 10-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, God the Father, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
December 26, 2012 Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Bible, Good News, Seasons, Christmas
November 25, 2012 Living Large Matthew 5:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
November 5, 2012 Why God Likes Faith Matthew 11:1-6
October 31, 2012 Separation Parables Matthew 13:36-43, 47-50 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, God, Jesus, God's Kingdom
October 30, 2012 About Weeds Matthew 13:24-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus
October 29, 2012 Lost and Wandering Sheep Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 18:10-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
October 28, 2012 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Community
October 27, 2012 Old and New Treasures Matthew 13:52 Bible, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, God's Kingdom
October 24, 2012 Healthy Eyes Needed Luke 12:13-21; Matthew 6:22-23 Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
October 23, 2012 The Foolish Path of Safety Matthew 25:14-30 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, God, God's Kingdom
October 22, 2012 A Generation That Refuses to Respond Matthew 11:12-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
October 20, 2012 A Priceless Treasure and Its Cost Matthew 13:44-46 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 18, 2012 Wise and Foolish Defined Matthew 7:24-27 Bible, God's Word, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
October 17, 2012 Shame and Honor Reversed Matthew 21:28-32 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 7, 2012 The Eccentric Owner Matthew 20:1-16 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 6, 2012 Unfathomable Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace, God
September 24, 2012 Healing Matthew 8:14-17 Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Christian Life
September 23, 2012 Losing and Finding Matthew 10:32-42 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 13, 2012 An Adulterous Generation Matthew 5:27-30 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 12, 2012 Examining Our Priorities Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
July 31, 2012 Just a Touch Matthew 9:18-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer, God, Jesus
July 30, 2012 The Mission Matthew 10:1-16 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Witness
July 29, 2012 Rest Area Matthew 11:25-30 Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 28, 2012 The Question Is ... Matthew 22:34-40 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Faith, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 27, 2012 Stealing From God Matthew 25:14-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
July 26, 2012 See the Future Matthew 28:16-20 God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Trust, The Future
May 18, 2012 Changed Focus Matthew 14:22-33 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Christian Life, Trust
May 15, 2012 Putting on a Show Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Transformation
May 9, 2012 Praying for the Kingdom Matthew 6:5-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
April 28, 2012 Following Faithfully Matthew 16:13-28 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 25, 2012 What's in It for Me? Matthew 19:27-30 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 24, 2012 Jesus Is Calling: Are We Listening? Matthew 4:18-20; 28:16-20 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God, Following Jesus
April 23, 2012 Come ... Matthew 25:31-40 Bible, God's Word, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 20, 2012 Are You Tired Out? Matthew 11:25-30 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 19, 2012 Wherever You Go! Really? Matthew 8:18-22 Christianity, The Cross, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 1, 2012 A King on a Donkey? Matthew 21:1-11 Christianity, The Cross, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
February 25, 2012 Finding Jesus Matthew 26:6-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Service, God, Jesus
February 18, 2012 And in First Place ... Matthew 10:32-42 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life
February 13, 2012 The Way of Prosperity Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
January 25, 2012 Gentleness Matthew 11:25-30 Gentleness, Christianity, Discipleship
December 25, 2011 Jesus, Immanuel Matthew 1:18-25 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 24, 2011 Jesus, the Son of God Matthew 3 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 13, 2011 Jesus, the True Refuge Matthew 11:28-30 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 7, 2011 Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 11:1-19 God, Jesus, God's Names
November 20, 2011 Be a Positive Kingdom Influence Matthew 13:31-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
November 16, 2011 Seeing as Jesus Sees Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
November 15, 2011 Golden Rule Evangelism Matthew 25:34-46; Luke 6:27-31 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
November 14, 2011 Servant Evangelism Matthew 18:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
November 11, 2011 A Global Mission Here at Home Matthew 24:3-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
November 7, 2011 A Missionary People Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 30, 2011 Above All Else Matthew 22:37-40 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life
September 23, 2011 Stewardship Matthew 25:31-46 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life
September 8, 2011 Bad Anger Ephesians 4:25-32; Matthew 5:22 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life
July 25, 2011 Unmet Hopes Matthew 11:1-6 Christianity, The Church, God, God's Kingdom
July 23, 2011 The Blessing of What They Didn’t Do Matthew 18:15-20 Unity, Christianity, The Church
July 7, 2011 Hope on Little Legs Matthew 19:13-14 Humility, Christianity, The Church
June 15, 2011 Holiness and Hypocrisy Matthew 7:1-6 Holiness, Christianity, Discipleship
May 5, 2011 Feeding the Hungry Matthew 25:31-40 Life, Christian Life, Spiritual Food
April 16, 2011 Paid in Full Matthew 20:20-28 Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 9, 2011 The Cry of Forsakenness Matthew 27:45-46 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross
March 26, 2011 Love Matthew 22:34-40 Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Lent
March 24, 2011 The Biggest Loser Matthew 10:37-42 Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Lent
March 12, 2011 Like Soldiers or Simon? Matthew 27:19-24, 32-36 Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Lent
March 7, 2011 Getting the Cross Matthew 27:32-44 Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Lent
January 23, 2011 Out of Commission! Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, The Church
January 18, 2011 Cause for Stumbling Matthew 18:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
January 17, 2011 Finding Christ Matthew 7:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
January 16, 2011 Where to Begin? Matthew 4:12-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
December 29, 2010 Meeting God at Midnight Matthew 25:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, Seasons, Christmas
December 20, 2010 Believing the Unbelievable Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Seasons, Christmas
December 19, 2010 A Troubled City Matthew 2:1-18 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Christmas
December 17, 2010 Can We Be Sure? Matthew 3:1-6; 11:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Seasons, Christmas
December 16, 2010 Invited to Find Rest Matthew 11:25-30 Rest, Seasons, Christmas
December 10, 2010 He Came to Save Matthew 9:9-13 Christianity, Salvation, Seasons, Christmas
December 7, 2010 Good News for the Poor Matthew 15:29-39 Bible, Good News, Seasons, Christmas
November 24, 2010 Sending Provisions Forward Matthew 6:19-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 22, 2010 Supporting Christ's Mission? Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 21, 2010 A Good Time to Give? Matthew 6:19-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 18, 2010 The Kingdom's Justice First! Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 10, 2010 Those Who Are Given Much Matthew 25:14-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
October 26, 2010 It Won't Be Easy Matthew 10:17-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
October 24, 2010 How Will Jesus Know Us? Matthew 25:1-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
October 21, 2010 I Tell You ... Matthew 5:13-16 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
October 12, 2010 A New Way! Matthew 18:21-35 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
October 6, 2010 Clothe Yourselves With Humility Matthew 11:27-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
October 4, 2010 Clothe Yourselves With Compassion Exodus 34:4-7; Matthew 9:35-38 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians
August 21, 2010 Signs Matthew 12:38-42; 16:1-4 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
August 11, 2010 Flowers Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
August 9, 2010 Birds Matthew 10:24-31 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
August 5, 2010 Roads Matthew 7:13-14 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 22, 2010 Words to Say Matthew 10:16-20 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
April 30, 2010 He Will Come Back Matthew 25:31-46 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Seasons, Easter
April 27, 2010 Coming Late to the Kingdom Matthew 20:1-19 Humility, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, God, God's Kingdom, Seasons, Easter
March 2, 2010 Hear the Grace Matthew 8:14-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Seasons, Lent
February 1, 2010 A Promise Sure Matthew 7:7-12 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
December 12, 2009 Letting Go of Life Matthew 16:21-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels
December 11, 2009 Change Your Mind! Matthew 12:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels
December 10, 2009 Focus on Jesus Matthew 8:23-27 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels
December 9, 2009 Going Out of His Way Matthew 7:28-8:4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels
December 8, 2009 The Opening Act Matthew 3:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels
October 30, 2009 Peter Cries Out Matthew 14:22-32 Life, Family & Relationships
September 30, 2009 Only Those Who Do! Matthew 7:21-29 Bible, Books of the Bible, James
September 27, 2009 Confessing Our Sins Matthew 5:23-26 Bible, Books of the Bible, James
September 23, 2009 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-5 Bible, Books of the Bible, James
September 17, 2009 Silent Bystanders Matthew 10:32-33 Bible, Books of the Bible, James
September 14, 2009 Judgment Without Mercy Matthew 18:21-35 Bible, Books of the Bible, James
July 7, 2009 Love's Real Test Matthew 5:43-48 Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians
May 9, 2009 The Crowds Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
April 12, 2009 He Has Risen! Matthew 28:1-8 Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
April 8, 2009 Forsaken Matthew 27:45-49 Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
April 5, 2009 The Donkey-king Matthew 21:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
April 4, 2009 Swords Matthew 26:47-56 Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
April 2, 2009 Never Say "Never" Matthew 26:31-35 Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
March 17, 2009 Transformation-a Narrow Path Matthew 7:12-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Transformation
February 27, 2009 Grace at the Final Judgment Matthew 25:31-46 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
January 21, 2009 Before the Bench Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 20, 2009 Waiting for God Matthew 24:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 17, 2009 Easter People Matthew 28:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 15, 2009 Able to Save Matthew 27:32-44 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 11, 2009 Jesus, Name Above All Names Matthew 1:18-25 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 9, 2009 Three-personed God Matthew 3:13-17 Bible, Books of the Bible
December 29, 2008 Can Anything Good Go to Nazareth? Matthew 2:19-23; John 1:46 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 21, 2008 Herod Is Not a Good Listener Psalm 19:7-14; Matthew 2:3-23 SUN., Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 20, 2008 The Heavens Speak Psalm 19:1-6; Matthew 2:1-2 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 12, 2008 God's Laughter Luke 2:1-3; Matthew 2:1-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 8, 2008 What's in a Name? Matthew 1:21-23 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 7, 2008 Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 1, 2008 God Chooses to Have Partners Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 29, 2008 Dancing and Mourning Matthew 11:11-19
November 26, 2008 Scattering and Gathering Matthew 13:1-9
November 22, 2008 God and Money Matthew 6:19-24
October 23, 2008 Forgive and Forget Matthew 18:21-35 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 19, 2008 He Even Counted My Hair Matthew 10:26-31 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 12, 2008 Focus on Jesus Matthew 14:22-32 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
August 20, 2008 He Saw the Wind and Sank Matthew 14:22-32 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 19, 2008 A Holy Noogy Matthew 21:14-16 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 16, 2008 Dark Night of the Soul Matthew 28:16-20 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 9, 2008 God of Interruptions Matthew 6:9-13 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 7, 2008 God's Word Is Strong Matthew 24:32-35 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
July 30, 2008 The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 29, 2008 The Harvest Is Plentiful Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 26, 2008 Turning an Excuse Into an Incentive Matthew 26:6-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 22, 2008 The Grace of God's Presence Matthew 10:27-31 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 16, 2008 Promises in the Dark Matthew 11:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 14, 2008 The Quiet Man Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
July 8, 2008 Making the First Move Matthew 5:23-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
June 25, 2008 The Lord's Supper as a Feast of Gratitude Matthew 26:26-30 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
June 24, 2008 The Lord's Supper as Feast Matthew 26:26-30 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
June 21, 2008 Baptism as Apprenticeship Matthew 28:16-20 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 24, 2008 The Blessings of Adoption Matthew 18:1-6, 10-14 Life, Family & Relationships
May 20, 2008 Love for a Lifetime Matthew 19:1-12 Life, Family & Relationships
March 23, 2008 Easter Matthew 28:1-7 Seasons, Easter
March 22, 2008 As Secure as You Can Matthew 27:62-65 Seasons, Easter
March 20, 2008 A Cry of Anguish Matthew 27:45-50 Seasons, Easter
March 12, 2008 The Heart of God Matthew 23:37-39 Seasons, Easter
March 11, 2008 You Are Invited Matthew 22:1-14 Seasons, Easter
March 9, 2008 Cleansing the Temple (3) Matthew 21:12-17 Seasons, Easter
March 7, 2008 Cleansing the Temple (1) Matthew 21:12-17 Seasons, Easter
March 1, 2008 Jesus Goes to Jerusalem Matthew 20:17-19 Seasons, Easter
February 27, 2008 Jesus Retreats Before His Last Battle Matthew 26:36-44 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
February 26, 2008 Jesus Retreats to Pray Matthew 14:22-23 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
February 25, 2008 Jesus Retreats Matthew 14:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
February 8, 2008 Confession: in the Footsteps of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
December 31, 2007 The Scandal of Discipleship Matthew 10:32-42 Seasons, Christmas
December 27, 2007 The Christmas Planting Matthew 2:13-23; Ezekiel 17:22-24 Seasons, Christmas
December 26, 2007 Gifts Fit for a King Matthew 2:7-12 Seasons, Christmas
December 25, 2007 "O Come, Let Us Adore Him!" Matthew 2:1-6 Seasons, Christmas
December 16, 2007 Joseph?S Scandalous Mess Matthew 1:18-25 Seasons, Christmas
December 9, 2007 Royal Pedigree Matthew 1:1-17 Seasons, Christmas
November 30, 2007 Good News Matthew 10:37-42 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 21, 2007 Fasting and Dieting Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 18, 2007 Who Can You Touch Today? Matthew 8:1-4 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 14, 2007 What's Moving You to Act? Matthew 15:29-39 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 7, 2007 Priorities Matthew 19:16-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
September 30, 2007 It's Not About You! Matthew 4:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship
September 7, 2007 Costly Discipleship Matthew 19:16-30 Christianity, Discipleship
August 24, 2007 No Children in the Room? Matthew 18:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship
August 9, 2007 Bomb Threat? Matthew 12:38-45 Christianity, Discipleship
August 3, 2007 The Look of the Wrong Eye Matthew 5:27-30 Christianity, Discipleship
July 30, 2007 When the Obstacle Is Me Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 24, 2007 A Deadly Sin: Greed Matthew 6:19-24 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 14, 2007 Snuffing Out Life Matthew 5:21-26 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 8, 2007 Sin: a Relational Barrier Matthew 22:34-40 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
June 29, 2007 Christ's Church Matthew 16:13-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church
June 28, 2007 Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church
June 21, 2007 Tough Love Matthew 18:15-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church
June 4, 2007 Teach Them to Obey Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church
May 17, 2007 Rejoice in God's Promise Matthew 16:13-20 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 9, 2007 Remember God's Faithful People Matthew 25:14-21 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
April 8, 2007 Be Not Afraid Matthew 28:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship
March 29, 2007 Loving Our Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
March 27, 2007 Real Treasure Matthew 6:19-21 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
December 28, 2006 Still Wrecking Matthew 6:25-34 Seasons, Christmas
December 24, 2006 Go! Matthew 28:16-20 Seasons, Christmas
December 10, 2006 The Assurance of Immanuel Matthew 1:18-25 Seasons, Christmas
December 3, 2006 Expectation Matthew 18:1-5 Seasons, Christmas
November 29, 2006 Two Foundations Matthew 7:24-27 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 28, 2006 Two Trees Matthew 7:15-23 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 27, 2006 Two Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 26, 2006 You Need to Ask Matthew 7:7-12 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 25, 2006 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 24, 2006 Don't Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 23, 2006 Where Is Your Treasure? Matthew 6:19-24 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 22, 2006 Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 21, 2006 Prayers From the Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 20, 2006 The Way to Give Matthew 6:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 19, 2006 Retaliation Matthew 5:38-48 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 18, 2006 Keeping Our Promises Matthew 5:33-37 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 17, 2006 Divorce Matthew 5:31-32; 19:3-9 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 16, 2006 What Is Adultery? Matthew 5:27-30 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 15, 2006 At Odds With Others Matthew 5:21-26 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 14, 2006 It's a Matter of the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 13, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 11, 2006 Suffering for Your Faith (1) Matthew 5:10-12 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 5, 2006 Are You Gentle? Matthew 11:25-30 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 2, 2006 Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible
November 1, 2006 The Kingdom of God Matthew 3:1-3; 4:12-17 Bible, Books of the Bible
October 29, 2006 She Did a Beautiful Thing Matthew 26:6-13 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 19, 2006 The Faith of a Centurion Matthew 8:5-13 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 16, 2006 Jesus Loves Children Matthew 19:13-15 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 13, 2006 A Mother's Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
October 7, 2006 Matthew Follows Jesus Matthew 9:9-13 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 26, 2006 "Let Your Light Shine" Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
July 16, 2006 Christ Builds His Church Matthew 16:13-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
July 10, 2006 Courage for the Challenge Matthew 28:16-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
July 8, 2006 Sin: a Relational Barrier Matthew 22:34-40 Life, Christian Life, Missions
May 11, 2006 Loving Your Enemies "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 5, 2006 Overpowering the Strong Man Matthew 12:22-29 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
April 18, 2006 Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (2) Matthew 25:41-46 Life, Christian Life, Missions
April 17, 2006 Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (1) Matthew 25:31-40 Life, Christian Life, Missions
April 16, 2006 He's Been There! Matthew 28:1-10 Life, Christian Life, Missions
April 9, 2006 Heartbeat of the Great Commission Matthew 21:1-9; Galatians 2:9-10 Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 19, 2006 Go! Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship
February 16, 2006 Descent Into Hell Matthew 27:45-50 Christianity, Discipleship
February 15, 2006 Follow the Leader Matthew 9:9-13 Christianity, Discipleship
February 13, 2006 Power-equipped Matthew 3:13-17 Christianity, Discipleship
January 25, 2006 God's Presence in Poverty Matthew 25:31-40 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
January 24, 2006 Welcoming Jesus Through Adoption Matthew 18:1-6 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
January 23, 2006 God's Love for Human Life Matthew 18:10-14 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
December 25, 2005 Immanuel Matthew 1:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship
December 14, 2005 A Disturbing Question Matthew 11:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship
December 11, 2005 Pennies Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship
December 8, 2005 Dog Loose Matthew 3:1-12 Christianity, Discipleship
November 23, 2005 Compassion Matthew 9:27-38 Christianity, Discipleship
November 20, 2005 First Things Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship
November 15, 2005 Self-knowledge Matthew 25:14-30 Christianity, Discipleship
November 12, 2005 Awe Matthew 9:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship
November 8, 2005 A Forgiving Heart Matthew 18:21-35 Christianity, Discipleship
October 31, 2005 Making the Harvest a Priority Matthew 9:35-38 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 29, 2005 Compassionate Eyes Matthew 9:35-38 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 27, 2005 Sowing the Seed Matthew 13:1-9 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 15, 2005 Overcoming Mixed-up Priorities Matthew 18:10-14 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 7, 2005 Be Light Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 6, 2005 Be Salt Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 29, 2005 Disciple Makers Are Teachers Matthew 28:16-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 28, 2005 Disciple Making Matthew 28:19-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 27, 2005 Meeting Jesus in Unlikely People Matthew 25:31-46 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 25, 2005 Great Expectations Matthew 11:1-15 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 22, 2005 Directions for the Journey Matthew 4:12-17 Life, Christian Life, Missions
September 21, 2005 No Seniority in the Kingdom Matthew 20:1-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
August 28, 2005 Love Always Perseveres (1) 1 Cor. 13:7d; Matthew 11:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship
August 23, 2005 Love Always Cares and Protects (2) 1 Cor. 13:7a; Matthew 25:31-46 Christianity, Discipleship
August 14, 2005 Love Is Not Self-seeking (1) 1 Cor. 13:5b; Matthew 20:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship
August 5, 2005 Love Is Kind (2) Matthew 5:4 Christianity, Discipleship
July 13, 2005 Tried and True Matthew 7:15-23 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
July 5, 2005 God: Priceless! Matthew 13:44-46 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God