Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
How to Fail Safe Your Prayer Life-Part 1
•This is not a case of automatically going into a spiritual “Limp Mode.” •This is stacking the odds against failure. •Fool proofing your prayer life •Going on in spite of failure and accident Matthew 6:6 (NASB) 6 But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Having your Doubts-Matt 14:31
1)All of us would be able to say why. 2)We excuse doubt as being a natural part of being human i.Everyone knows waves are dangerous ii.Who wouldn’t be afraid and lose focus? iii.If I had seen a few others walk on water further than I did, then maybe I could be called out for lacking faith 3)Jesus calls us to the evidence right before us Matthew 14:31—31Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to…
The Sword that brings Peace-Matt 10:34-36
•Not everything in the Bible is going to sound— •Easy •Pleasant •Pleasing •Some things are ‘Hard to understand,’ as Peter puts it (2Pet.3:16). Matthew 10:34-36 (NASB) 34 “Do not think that I came to [a]bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36 and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.
What To Say To God 3-Matt 6:6
Our ‘Prayer Closet’ is our Spiritual Oasis •In it is where we find fellowship alone with the Lord •There our thirst for God is satisfied—We find the strength to walk the street’s in this world—in the Light! •The spiritual wasteland still surrounds us Matthew 6:6 (NASB) 6 But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
What To Say To God, Too-Matt 7:11
Prayer is best talked about in prayer Matthew 7:11 (NASB) 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
What To Say To God-Matt 6:9
Q—What kind of communication process does God want? • A—It is conversation between the mortal and the Divine. Matthew 6:9 9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.10 ‘Your kingdom come.Your will be done,On earth as it is in heaven.11 ‘Give us this day [e]our daily bread.12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from [f]evil. [g][For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.…
Make Me a Servant-Matt 12:18-21
A lot has been said about “Servant Leadership.” I am not doubting anyone’s sincerity but I can’t help but wonder if the word, “Leadership” is the greater motivation. Let’s face it—No one ever went out of their way to a attend a “Servant” seminar, unless they were absolutely desperate for a job. Matthew 12:18-21 (NASB) 18 “Behold, My [a]Servant whom I [b]have chosen;My Beloved in whom My soul [c]is well-pleased;I will put My Spirit upon Him,And He shall proclaim [d]justice to the [e]Gentiles.19 “He will not quarrel, nor cry out;Nor…
Gentleness of Spirit-Matt 11:29-30
Jesus presented himself as the model of gentleness. Matthew 11:29-30 (ESV) 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”