Sermons on “Matthew”

What Would Jesus Undo? – Fake Faith

March 15, 2020 Jane Petrie Church, Faith, Worship Matthew WWJU? No comments

Jesus condemns hypocrisy and ‘fake faith’ in the strongest terms. It’s a pretty universal temptation to try to seem better than we are. Jane looks at the causes of hypocrisy, and examines how, through worship, God’s presence and accountability, we are more likely to be able to live authentic lives.

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What Would Jesus Undo? – Hollow Worship

February 23, 2020 Jon Lindsay-Scott Hebrews, Matthew, Psalms WWJU? No comments

In Matthew 15.1-7, Jesus speaks against Hollow Worship. If our hearts aren’t right before God and if our worship is rule-based rather than relationship-driven, our worship is a farce. Worship isn’t about the style of music, but the condition of our hearts. How do we express worship to God? Reverence (Ps 95.6), adoration (Ps 63.4), celebration (Ps 149.3) and sacrifice (Heb 13.15)

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The Story Continues: Faithful in Service

January 19, 2020 Jon Lindsay-Scott 1 Samuel, Acts, John, Luke, Matthew No comments

Jon looks at three examples from Scripture (1 Sam 17.17-18, Lk 19.28-35, Jn 13.4-5), recognising our identity as servants of the Most High God, and the invitation to join with God’s story by serving. When we serve others we are serving Jesus (Mat 25.40) and in the Kingdom of God the little things are big things.

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