“If You Are Willing…” Matthew Chapter 8:1-17

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew 8:1-17 “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Why did the leper say “If You are willing.”?  Surely the Lord Jesus was willing to heal every sick and hurting person who came across his path.  Surely the leper knew that – Jesus had beenContinue reading ““If You Are Willing…” Matthew Chapter 8:1-17″

The Rules of the Kingdom. Matthew Chapter 7

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 7 There’s nothing like truth to get you ready for a challenge.  And there’s nothing like a lie to sweep your feet out from under you. So let’s just be honest.  The Christian life is going to stink sometimes.  It’s going to be hard.  You areContinue reading “The Rules of the Kingdom. Matthew Chapter 7”

The Secrets of the Kingdom. Matthew Chapter 6

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 6 Some things need to be done in secret.  Some things in the Christian life need to be just between you and your Lord.  These things are special gifts from God – moments only you and He know about – and they will bring a springContinue reading “The Secrets of the Kingdom. Matthew Chapter 6”

The Kingdom of Heaven is All About Being Perfect Matthew Chapter 5:17-48

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew 5:17-48 Do I have anger problems?  The perfect Son of God can change me. Do I have broken relationships?  The perfect Son of God can show me how to heal them. Do I have sexual thought problems?  Pornography problems?  The perfect Son of God can clean upContinue reading “The Kingdom of Heaven is All About Being Perfect Matthew Chapter 5:17-48”

God’s Way of Blessing…or Mine? Matthew 5:1-16, The Beatitudes

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 5, verses 1-16 The Beatitudes – these first 16 verses in Matthew 5 – set the theme for the whole Sermon on the Mount, in fact, for all of life once Jesus began His ministry.  They are saying:  Once you believe in Jesus Christ you enterContinue reading “God’s Way of Blessing…or Mine? Matthew 5:1-16, The Beatitudes”

Why Baptism? Matthew Chapter 3

For the whole Matthew Study, click here. Matthew Chapter 3. Baptism in all of scripture is always “believer’s baptism”.  The person being baptized has already made a decision to believe in Jesus. In other words, If you were baptized as a baby, your parents made a commitment to raise you to hear about and loveContinue reading “Why Baptism? Matthew Chapter 3”

The Three Wise Gentiles Matthew Chapter 2

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 2 The three wise gentiles.  They didn’t walk back outside and worship the star.  They didn’t fall to their knees, look to the heavens, and thank the One Who had led them.  They walked into this little house and worshipped the young child.  They knew theContinue reading “The Three Wise Gentiles Matthew Chapter 2”

Proving That a Geneology Can Be Awesome! Matthew Chapter 1

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 1 What is a geneology? It’s a list of names.  Sounds a little boring, I know, but you are going to be amazed at the stuff you can learn from this Matthew Chapter 1 Geneology! In fact, there’s so much info in this geneology that IContinue reading “Proving That a Geneology Can Be Awesome! Matthew Chapter 1”

The Problem with Us Worshipping Athletes is That They Have No Home to Come Home To

The Prodigal Son of Luke 15:11-32 was a disgusting, ridiculous mess of a boy/man, and then he came home. There was a home he could go to – a place where he knew how sinful it was to lie, cheat, steal, shack up, get drunk, worship himself and live a wasteful life.  Home was aContinue reading “The Problem with Us Worshipping Athletes is That They Have No Home to Come Home To”

Week #22 of our Psalm 119 study: Psalm 119:169-176 “Please Come Find Me”

This is our last week of our Psalm 119 study.  If you’ve been along for the whole ride, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.  Click here to get links to each of the 22 weeks in this study. Are you studying with us through Psalm 119?  Great!  This is Week #22,Continue reading “Week #22 of our Psalm 119 study: Psalm 119:169-176 “Please Come Find Me””