Sermons on Matthew
Sent Out to Share Hope
God’s grace is given to all of us if we will say “yes.” Adversity can help make space in our hearts for God. Affliction produces endurance which builds character which gives us hope. God and country are not the same, God is over it all. And, God sends us out to share the Good News to everyone
Everything is a Verb
What is our mission? How do we respond to the resurrection? Yes, make disciples of all the nations, but we are also called to do what Jesus commanded, not our own ideas. Love all of God’s creation. Love your enemies and those who persecute you. Give without expectation of return. Do not judge.Treat others as we would like to be treated by them. Be the hands and feet of Christ.
That’s Easter
We’re all going through something, but today is our opportunity to stop and search and realize that God is here with us.
Compassion Fuels Empathy
Remember your past. Use your experiences to fuel your empathy for others.
Taking it for Granted
When the destination is close to home, we don’t tend to notice or appreciate it. God values our relationship more than the distance between us. God calls us to be in relation with everyone, not just those who think or act like us, … the stranger in our midst, the hungry, the thirsty, …
Look for the Happiness
Take time to make miracles for the little things.
Turn the other cheek
God is with us, stand together for peace.
Blessed are You…
Jesus says we are all blessed, and promises us what we need. Jesus starts his story with the ending, he tells us that we will get what we need. We are called to create an inclusive society. It will be challenging, but we will receive peace, mercy, and the kingdom of heaven. We live between “Oh, Lord” and “Praise, Jesus”
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?