The feeding of the five thousand reveals Jesus as the compassionate and generous provider who meets both our physical and spiritual needs. Following the tragic death of John the Baptist, Jesus sought solitude, yet when He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion. His compassion was not merely an emotion but a response that…
What is the Kingdom of Heaven really like? In Matthew 13, Jesus answers this question through a series of powerful parables. He teaches that God’s Kingdom often begins in the smallest and most ordinary ways, like a mustard seed or a pinch of yeast, yet it grows steadily until its influence reaches far beyond what…
Genesis 28:10–19a | Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 We live in a world where good and evil exist side by side, often leaving us wondering why God allows evil to remain. In the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat, Jesus reminds us that although evil is real, it does not have the final word. God remains…
Martin unpacks the Parable of the Sower (of popcorn – fun for kids, too!) in Matthew 13 with practical examples and encouragements to have faith in our loving father. We also consider how can we let ourselves be more open to receive.
In Romans 7:15–25a, Paul honestly describes the inner struggle we all face—the tension between wanting to do what is right and being drawn toward sin. The troubles, worries, and burdens of this world can easily distract us from God and pull us away from His will. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus offers a different way. He…
What do Abraham, Isaac and a ram show us about Jesus? Why did God tell Abraham to do the unthinkable? And how does this show us how to get out of the ultimate escape room? This short sermon answers these questions with a message from God that we all need to hear.
Sermon June 21, 2026 Following Jesus is a wonderful calling, but it is not always an easy path. We explore Jesus’ honest words about the cost of discipleship. He warns His followers that they may face opposition, rejection, and even misunderstanding from those closest to them. Yet, He also assures us that we never walk…
June 14, 2026 Matthew 9:35–38 In this message from Matthew 9, we discover the heart of Jesus for a weary and searching world. While others saw crowds, Jesus saw people “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” His response was not frustration, but deep compassion. Jesus then shifts the picture from sheep to harvest,…
The Call of God: God continues to call people today, just as He called Abraham, Matthew, and many others in the Bible. His call invites us to trust Him, follow Jesus wholeheartedly, and bring every need into His presence. The followers of Jesus ought to respond with faith, obedience, and complete dependence on Christ. The…
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something for the Lord and not for people.” On Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the God who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is not merely a theological concept to be studied; it is a living…