Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)

Take up your cross

Mark 8:22-38 Scene 1 – Healing the blind manWe find Jesus and the disciples in Bethsaida. A blind man is brought to Jesus for healing.This time the miracle wasn’t immediate, and we see Jesus asking if the miracle was successful.Just because we don’t get an immediate miracle, it doesn’t mean that God can’t, or won’t help us Scene 2 – Peter’s Rollercoaster Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”Peter knew, beyond doubt, that Jesus was the Messiah.…

Prayer

Matthew 7:5-13 God is referred to as Father 12 times in chapter 6In the Old Testament God was not referred to as Father What does it mean to Pray? What is a prayer?Simply a conversation between a child and their Father The only wrong type of prayer is the one that isn’t done. The Lord’s Prayer A good prayer:• Conscientious prayer• A prayer in line with the Word of God• Focused on the Kingdom of God• According to God’s will

The Holy Spirit

God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit working together for the redemption of the world. The Holy Spirit  – present at creation  – working with Jesus  – at Jesus’ baptism  – testifies about Jesus  – our Helper, advocate and counselor  – is a person  – is with us  – convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgement.  – dwells in us  – can fill us  – produces fruit in our lives  – present from Genesis all the way through…
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