Both fasting and feasting play a part in the life of a Christian, in that they correspond to times of either longing or thanksgiving. This sermon encourages us to make the most of both seasons of life and offers practical ways to make Thanksgiving truly a time of worship.

Matthew multiplies accounts of Christ's miracles, aptly demonstrating not only Jesus' position and authority, but also the vastness of the world's need. So it's appropriate that Matthew concludes with the record of Jesus' admonition to pray for more laborers in the harvest field of the world. Consider the need, and enter into the prayer our Lord commanded.

When Jesus' disciples were criticized for neglecting to fast, Jesus took the opportunity to make a grand point about Who He was. But He also acknowledged that there would be times when His disciples would fast. This sermon reminds us of the propriety of fasting as a deep expression of spiritual longing.

Jesus is the -friend of sinners- who comes to call, not the righteous, but sinners to Himself. This is good news for all those who know they are sick and need deliverance. Come and see the glories of the Great Physician, and then go out on mission with Him.

What are the -new heavens and new earth- -- the New Creation- This sermon examines that question from the framework in Revelation 21, taking note of the future, present, and past aspects of its manifestation. The certainty of the New Creation, rooted in Christ's finished work, is incredibly encouraging to the present struggles of God's people.

The miracles Matthew records demonstrate Jesus' authority over nature, over the spirit realm, and over sin. This sermon tackles some common misunderstandings and objections to miracles. It also challenges the hearer to examine himself regarding his own response to Jesus' authority over all things.

In the context of recording nine miracle accounts, Matthew places Jesus' teaching about being one of His followers. In this text, He emphasizes the commitment required of His disciples. We are challenged to think about what it means for each of us to follow the -Son of Man.-

Matthew strings together three accounts of Jesus' miraculous healing. These stories teach us Who Jesus is and how his grace comes to us. But most of all, they teach us about the sweeping scope of our redemption -- that Christ has died to save us completely, soul and body. This passage of Scripture gives hope to all believers living in broken bodies and a broken world.

In this sobering letter, Jude warns that false teachers will creep into the church unnoticed, and that some will be led astray. In light of that, he urges two things- Contend and Endure. This sermon examines the message of the book of Jude and its significance for the church today.

At the conclusion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He highlights the dichotomy between those who are truly His, and those who are not. Soberly, He also warns us that many who claim to be His will find out in the end that they are not. This serious reflection on Christ's words should give every confessing believer cause for self-examination and, hopefully, will be part of God's means of saving him or her.