SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "What Were You Expecting?" from Matthew 11:1–24.

In this chapter, John begins to doubt and Jesus answers with grace and a mild rebuke. He goes on to issue rebukes to the skeptical crowds and the unbelieving cities.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us navigate our doubts. He answers the questions, "What do you do when Jesus doesn't meet your expectations?" He gives us three helps from Matthew 11: open your eyes, open your ears, and open your heart.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "So, You Want to Be a Disciple?" from Matthew 10:16–42.

In this chapter, Jesus prepares to send out the 12 apostles on a mission trip to proclaim the Good News to the Jews in Galilee. Beginning in v. 16, Jesus broadens His scope from the immediate local mission of the Twelve to the future global mission of all disciples. He tells His disciples exactly what they could expect if they were going to follow Him.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us set our discipleship expectations. If you're going to be a disciple, expect persecution, sacrifice, and blessings. And if you're going to be a disciple, you can count on God's sustaining grace through it all.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "How to Pack for a Mission Trip" from Matthew 10:1–15.

In this text, Jesus prepares to send out the 12 apostles on a mission trip to proclaim the Good News to the Jews in Galilee.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew draws several principles out of the commission of the Twelve that encourage us on our mission. Jesus gives us everything we need to accomplish the mission.

EASTER SUNDAY

STANDALONE SERMON: "Jesus Is Alive!" from 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 12–19 and John 20:1–18.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the Resurrection account in John 20:1–18 and argues from 1 Corinthians 15 that everything depends on the Resurrection.

If the Resurrection really happened, our message is true, our hope is sure, and our faith is real.

STANDALONE SERMON: "Your King Is (Still) Coming" from Zechariah 9:1–17.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew examines the Triumphal Entry of Jesus on the first Palm Sunday through the lens of the Old Testament, and traces God's promise of a Messiah along three different timelines. He walks us through the Messianic prophecies given in Zechariah 9 to exhort us that there is a time for trusting, a time for rejoicing, and a time for hope.

STANDALONE SERMON

SERMON: "Biblical Deacons" from Acts 6:1–7 and 1 Timothy 3:8–13.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew prepares our church for the deacon recommendation process by examining all four biblical texts that speak directly to the office of Deacon. He spends the most time focusing on the institution of the biblical office in Acts 6:1–7 and the qualifications of the office in 1 Timothy 3:8–13. Deacons are believers with godly character who are willing to do whatever it takes to help the church thrive.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "The Heart Behind Mission" from Matthew 9:35–38.

In this text, Jesus continues His mission of compassion and power. He prepares to send out His disciples to continue His mission with an exhortation to pray for workers to enter the harvest.

In this sermon, Brandon Mason reminds us that we are all called to proclaim the Good News about Jesus. He encourages us to pray for the Lord's compassion, trust His authority, and get about the business of making disciples.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "We've Never Seen Anything Like This" from Matthew 9:18–34.

In this text, Jesus raises a girl from the dead and heals a desperate woman, two blind men, and a mute man.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us from these stories that Jesus is greater than the greatest prophets, greater than the greatest king, and greater than we can possibly imagine.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Jesus Came to Call and Forgive Sinners" from Matthew 9:9–17.

In this text, Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him...and the Pharisees weren't exactly happy about it. This leads Jesus to teach about the nature of His ministry.

In this sermon, Todd Wheeler reminds us that Jesus came for the sick, not the self-righteous, and that Jesus' ministry is incompatible with and cannot be contained by the religious traditions of the Pharisees.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "What Sort of Man Is This?" from Matthew 8:23–9:8.

In this text, Jesus performs three more amazing miracles, each on demonstrating His authority in a new way.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us that Jesus exercises authority over the natural world, over the supernatural world, and over sin. Jesus is the sort of man who rules over all dominions.