Sermons on Matthew
Matthew 28:1-10 – Go to the Tomb
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Risen Savior, there are a lot of moments in this life that don’t make too much of a difference overall. Help me see today that your resurrection is not one of them.…
Matthew 27:45,46 – To Find the Source of Salvation
THE SERVICE OF DARKNESS On Good Friday, the Christian Church remembers the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. Although our remembrance is solemn, it is not a message of gloom. It is a message of adoration toward Jesus, the Lamb of God. On this day almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus offered up his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. The Service of Darkness—often called Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness”)—guides us to reflect deeply on Jesus’ sufferings for our…
Matthew 21:1-11 – Quite the Contrast!
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord of all, I often let other things pull my focus downward and my attention away from you. In this very special week, help me look up to see you, my Savior,…
Matthew 4:1-11 – “Go Away, Satan!”
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord God, from the Garden of Eden you have seen the human beings you created fall to the temptations of the devil. Yet you did not abandon us. You promised and sent…
Matthew 17:1-9 – What God Made Known at Jesus’ Transfiguration
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, you veiled your glory as you took on a human nature in order to save me from my sins. As you reveal your glory today in the account of the…
Matthew 5:1-12 – Am I Really Blessed?
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, you spoke some pretty big words to begin your Sermon on the Mount, numerous times calling your disciples “blessed.” Such a revelation is difficult for my sinful, straying heart not…
Matthew 3:13-17 – What God Made Known at Jesus’ Baptism
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord, your baptism in the Jordan River revealed who you truly are. The voice from heaven testified that you are the perfect Son of God, anointed by the Holy Spirit to be…
Matthew 2:1-12 – “Where is He Who Has Been Born King of the Jews?”
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, you came to bring the light of salvation to this world lost in the darkness of sin and unbelief. Forgive me for the darkness I allow myself to walk in,…
Matthew 11:2-11 – Praise Jesus We Get the John Treatment
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Christ Jesus, fill me with joy this morning. I am a sinner, Lord, and I am in desperate need of salvation. Point me to the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament…
Matthew 3:1-12 – There’s No Such Thing as Chaffy Wheat
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Judge of all the earth, you have made clear your will both as it’s written on our hearts and in your Scriptures. You have also set a Day when you will return…
Matthew 28:16-20 – All Sent by Christ, Empowered by His Presence
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, you are Savior of all the world. I praise you for making your gospel known to even me. As I consider your grace to me today, remind me of the…
Matthew 27:34-35 – Scriptures Fulfilled: On the Cross
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, as you hung on the cross you fulfilled even more Scriptures that prove you were fulfilling God’s plan. As I consider the actions of the soldiers at Calvary, help me…