Who is the Kingdom of Heaven for? Matthew 19:13- 20:16
Jesus speaks often of the Kingdom of Heaven. Join us as we read 3 passages that explain how we should enter the Kingdom of Heaven and why.
Becoming Kingdom People
In Matthew 19:13-15 we find Jesus re-teaching a concept He’d taught His disciples back in chapter 18. Why did the greatest teacher in history need to repeat Himself? In this message we explore the challenge...
Go with Lightness of Heart
Matthew 18 comes to a close with Peter asking Jesus a very insightful question that can make a huge difference to how we live and how life feels. After being given a rescue plan to...
Go with a Rescue Plan
This week we look at Matthew 18:15-20. At first glance, this passage appears to be an uncomfortable way of dealing with sin in our lives. As Brendan looks at this passage we ask and answer...
Go with Pastoral Care
The parable of the lost sheep is a brilliant illustration of God’s care for His children and the care He wants us to have for each other. Jesus uses the story to show the difference...
Matthew 16:13-23 – On This Rock
“I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18)1 It’s one of the great statements and promises...
Matthew 16:1-12 – Not all Growth is Good!
In Matthew 16 Jesus warns his disciples about “the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees”? They didn’t understand straight away, but they eventually got the point that we need to be careful following the teachings...
Matthew 15:21-28 – Christ Centred Mission
This story from Matthew 15:21-28 at first glance doesn’t say much about our mission to make disciples of all nations. In fact, Jesus seems to give us an example of how not to treat people!...
Matthew 15:1-20 – Christ Centred Conflict
In the latest controversy with the Jewish religious leaders, Jesus once again shows us how to do things God’s way! As we follow the story in Matthew 15:1-20 we see how Jesus exposes the real...
Matthew 14:22-36 – Christ Centred Ministry
The story of Jesus walking on water is one that will be familiar to many. But how does Jesus walking on water give us a picture of ministry? Join us as we look through Matthew...