In this text, Matthew records three sinful manifestations of unbelief in Christ. This serves to warn against various expressions of the kind of settled rebellion that cannot be forgiven, as well as to encourage those who love and trust Christ, according to the will of God.

In response to the accusations of the Pharisees, Jesus warns them of the danger of blaspheming the Holy Spirit -- a sin, Jesus said, that would never be forgiven. This sermon examines the nature of that sin and the implications of this warning for our lives today.

Something that Jesus does triggers Matthew's recollection of Isaiah's prophecy about the Servant of the LORD. In this quotation, we see the beauty and the glory, the faithfulness and the gentleness of the One who fulfilled that ancient word.

Isaiah warns the people of God against idolatry, and that word is preserved for us today so that we may learn to flee idolatry in our lives.

In this series of confrontations between Jesus and the Pharisees, Jesus teaches the proper interpretation of the Sabbath and also makes a deeper point about who has the right to interpret the law. In this sermon the hearers are warned against acting like Pharisees, and even of the possibility of being Pharisees.

In this text Jesus pronounced a woe as well as a blessing. For those heavy laden with sin and brokenness, this message is good news of rest.

The gospel is effective when it brings men to repentance and then to the rejoicing that is found in the finished work of Christ. This sermon examines how those twin themes unfold in the early ministry of Jesus, and how they should affect hearers today.

Examine various passages related to spiritual leadership in the church.

When Christ sends his disciples out into the world, he gives them crucial instructions and encouragement to sustain them. His disciples today need to hear just those same words from Him.

When Jesus sent his disciples out into the world, he warned them that they would face opposition and persecution, for the disciple is not above his master.