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Sermons on Matthew (Page 8)

The Parable of the Sower: Matthew 13: 1-23

The heart of the human problem, a problem which leads to wars and violence and hatred- as we remember this Remembrance Sunday – is the problem of the human heart. But worse, is that our hearts are also hard to the gospel. In this parable, Jesus helps us examine our own hearts, gives us a…

Matthew 12: 22-37 – Out of the Heart the Mouth Speaks

Jesus performs a miracle and the Pharisees accuse him of being empowered by Satan. Their words clearly revealing what is going on in their hearts. Jesus answered their slanderous comments then fixes the spotlight deep in their hearts, revealing a perilous position. But that same light shines on our words, written and spoken, too. What…

Jesus’ Mission and Method: Matthew 12:15-21

Avoiding a confrontation with and the threat from the Pharisees, Jesus continues his mission to preach and bring in his kingdom of true justice. What’s more, Jesus does so by his own unique method: gentleness and grace to the weak and wounded, and by heading to the cross. It’s a s short passage full of…