Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
The Untidy Aftermath of Christmas
“Before the Prince of Peace had learned to walk and talk, he was a homeless refugee with a price on his head.” – N.T. Wright Have you ever asked yourself, “Is God with me in the mess of my life?” So many stories end with the characters living happily ever after. But what about the Christmas story? What happens to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the untidy aftermath of Christmas? Christmas is a true story, a gritty and real story,…
A Different Kingdom
The political system in Jesus’ day was a mess. It was worse than a mess, it was horrific. And yet Jesus and his followers changed the world. How?… Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Serpents and Doves
How do I decide who to vote for? How can I have political conversations without blowing up my relationships? What does it mean to vote “like a Christian?” How do I get along with people I disagree with politically? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Another Mile
The past year has been filled with tension and strife. Everything that has happened on a national scale is affecting us all on a personal level as well. Is there something we could do as a church and as individuals that would enable God to help us bring healing to our places of work, our schools and our homes?
Listen With Care
Listening is often more difficult than we realize. It’s not just about not talking, it’s about listening with our heart to the heart of another. Jesus modeled this for us in a surprising way. What if we too could bless others by listening with care? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Begin With Prayer
Every person wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We hate to feel like we are on the sidelines looking in. But given that “thoughts and prayers” have become a punch line for inaction, does prayer really have a place in making a difference in the world? Could it really be considered a meaningful way of getting involved?
Aren’t We Better Off Without Religion?
Sooner or later, every religion will disappoint, and every religious person will fail. That’s why the ultimate answer to the human problem isn’t found in any religion, but in a saving, transforming relationship with the God who made us, loves… Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Wonder on the Run
After the birth of Jesus, wonder was on the run when the holy family was told to flee to Egypt. From what do you seek refuge? Are there people seeking refuge that you can offer the hope of Jesus to? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
I wonder – Christmas Monologue 2019
We hope you’ll enjoy this imaginative re-telling of the Biblical story of Christ’s coming from the perspective of one of the shepherds. Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Occupied Until His Return
Guest speaker Jamie Taylor shares a message during Global Awareness 2019: Grace Under Pressure.
Faith of a Child
We all want to be great, but the way of Jesus leads to greatness by a different and better path. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Beyond the Stone
A creative telling of the story of Matthew, one of Jesus’s disciple and an author of Gospel. Matthew encounter’s Jesus, and his life was forever changed.