Matthew

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Matthew 25:14-30
In this last sermon in the series on Radical Stewardship, Jesus explains what he considers faithful stewardship. It isn’t what you’d expect, however, for the one who plays it safe is rebuked while the ones who take risks are commended. This parable challenges those who follow Christ to ask whether we will be commended or rebuked as stewards.

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Why We Must Go

Matthew 28:16-20
Why should anyone engage in missions? If we focus upon ourselves, then it’s not hard to make a case against it. Jesus answers our fears and concerns, however, with two powerful statements about his mission.”All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” and “I am with you always.” Because of these two truths, there is nothing more foolish and fruitless than to oppose the mission of Christ–but there is also nothing more safe, wise, and profitable than to take up that mission.

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The Dangerous Cross

Matthew 16:13-28
What does the cross mean to you? To Jesus and His first century followers it meant death. So what could He mean when He commands us to “take up” our cross and follow Him? In this sermon we study the meaning and importance of Jesus’ death for those who would become His disciples.

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