Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
Matthew 27:32-44: The Crucifixion
Through all the pain, torment, and mockery Jesus endured, He allowed Himself to be crucified, staying on the cross to pay for our sin. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains what we can learn from both the mockery and the willingness of Christ to stay on the cross. Matthew 27:32-44
Psalm 89:49-52: Justice for the Unjust
When we are mocked, hurt, or treated unjustly, we often want to strike back at those who treated us that way. In Psalm 89, however, the writer cries out to God about the mockery being done to his anointed, a direct prophecy of what would happen to Jesus as He was prepared for the Cross. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley connects this Psalm with the description of what Jesus faced in Matthew 27:26-31. Psalm 89:49-52
Matthew 27:24-26: The Justification of Our Sins
As we move closer to the crucifixion, we come to the point where Pilot tries to wash his hands of Jesus’ blood, thus condemning an innocent man to die. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how we often do the same and how we need Jesus’ atonement to cleanse us from our sin. Matthew 27:24-26
Matthew 27:15-23: The Great Exchange
When Pilot sees that the religious leaders do not have a case against Jesus, he comes up with a plan to release Him. The crowds, however, demand that Barabbas, a man guilty of what the leaders were claiming Jesus had done, be released instead. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows how this mirrors the exchange of Jesus taking our sins so that we may be free. Matthew 27:15-23
Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14: The Silent King
Jesus generally did not hesitate to answer the questions others asked Him. The exception was when He was brought before Pilate for trial. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains just what we can learn from Christ’s choice to remain silent. Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14
Matthew 27:1-10: Thirty Pieces of Silver
Judas, realizing too late the true weight of what he had done by betraying Jesus, tries to return the money they paid him to the Priests. When they refuse, his guilt drives him to take his own life. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Scott Gourley explains what we can learn from this in light of our knowledge of Chirst’s Resurrection and forgiveness. Matthew 27:1-10
Matthew 26:69-75: Peter’s Trial
Peter swore he would never deny Jesus. Yet just a few hours later, he was cursing Jesus and denying him to the crowd of people gathered for Jesus’ trials. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows what we can learn from this and how Christ’s sacrifice saves us from all our sin. Matthew 26:69-75
Matthew 26:57-68: A Mock Trial
After Jesus’ arrest, He is taken to a series of “trials” to justify what those in power were going to do to Him. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains how this injustice was used to bring righteousness to us, and how we are often fall into the same traps as those looking to accuse Jesus. Matthew 26:57-68
Matthew 26:47-56: Powerfully Vulnerable
Jesus could easily have stopped His arrest, either through His own power or by calling upon the Army of the Lord. He chose instead to allow for His arrest to allow God’s will to be fufilled. In this weeks message, Kaylob Stumbaugh shares what we can learn from Jesus’ intentional vulnerability. Matthew 26:47-56
Matthew 26: 36-46: Not As I Will But As You Will
As Jesus approached the cross, He knew the suffering he would face. His concern over this drove Him to take the disciples with Him to Gesthemane, where He prayed for God to provide another way, but if no other way could be found, that not His will but God’s be done. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains what we can learn from Jesus’ willingness to surrender Hiss will to the Father. Matthew 26: 36-46