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Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
gether to question him again. 35 One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” 37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:34-38 ) [NLT]
Preschool Lesson: The Donkey and The KingElementary Lesson: Maturity-No Whining Worship Team: Angela Cano, Cheryl Young, Bethsaida Gomez, Rachael Torres, Pete Podruchny, Art Martinez, Miguel Torres Sermon: Pastor Ruben Ortega YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48839994 “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ) [NLT] * STOP focusing…
A Blueprint for Daily Change: The Lord’s Prayer: “5 Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! 6 But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and…
“6 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. 9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, 11 and…
Luke 1:26-33 (GNT)…God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee named Nazareth. He had a message for a young woman promised in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of King David. Her name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, “Peace be with you! The Lord is with you…
“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9 ) The Importance of Making Peace With Others: It keeps me in fellowship with God.It helps my prayer life.It makes me joyful. “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace..” (James 3:18 ) How To Live Peacefully With Others: …
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48811792 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for man sees what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 ) “The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 ) Integrity: authenticity, wholeness 3 Blessings…
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48804401 “The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ) Gentleness… … defuses anger. “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1 ) “If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.” (Ecclesiastes 10:4 ) … disables critics. “… when…
YouVersion:http://bible.com/events/48801089 “Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4 ) Life is not always about good times and laughter. “There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven … a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance …” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 , 4) Grieving is vital to…
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48793654 “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:3 ) “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” (Psalm 146:5 ) [NIV] “Poor in spirit” means that you humbly depend on God instead of yourself. God wants you to be “poor in Spirit” so that you can…