Sermons on Matthew
Character Matters
Sometimes the right move is not to shout louder, but to bring laughter. Sometimes bringing about God’s justice means moving on. Violence will not bring justice. Even when it is hard, God calls us to bring justice.
God is with Us
Choose not to turn away. Love calls us to join the story of the Prince of Peace. Do we believe in God’s dream? Will we stay?
Expectation and Perception
Our expectation affect our perceptions. Prepare yourself to be ready to see God’s blessings.
We Can’t Look Away
God calls us to welcome the immigrant, the refugee. Jesus was an undocumented refugee as a child. We cannot look away.
There will be Herods
There will be those who try to block shalom. God’s love cannot be stopped, it gets through the cracks. Will we be faithful?
A Reflection on the First Nowell
God will lead us to the Good News that is shalom on earth.
The Lord’s Supper
When you eat meals together you are with others. Jesus is with Judas, with Peter, with us. Let us join together and form a more loving world.
How Many Times Should We Forgive?
Conflict is normal, how we deal with it is the important part. If we confront and reconcile the issue, it can be resolved, otherwise it festers and poisons our relationships. Forgiveness and hard and shouldn’t be taken lightly, but it is how we restore community.
On the Journey
When the pain is real, it is hard to hear the promise. Suffering and pain are part of the journey, but if we stay, we will reach Easter.
There Has To Be A Better Way
What would happen if we designed the system with the last as first? Why is there a difference between fairness and justice? God leans toward justice.