Matthew 22:34-40 Love God & Love Others

Matthew 22:34-40 After the Sadducees struck out, it was the Pharisees turn. (The simple difference between the two, is to … Continue reading Matthew 22:34-40 Love God & Love Others

Matthew 19:1-2 Following Jesus

Matthew 19:1-2 We talk a lot about “following Jesus.” What does that mean? In these few verses, it seems the … Continue reading Matthew 19:1-2 Following Jesus

Matthew 18:23-35 Imagine a place where all sin is forgiven. Not just yours and what’s between you and God, but … Continue reading Matthew 18:23-35 Forgiveness

This week, my United Methodist Church voted and that vote hurt many people that I love. It wasn’t my local … Continue reading Is it a sin?

Matthew 8:1-9:8, Healings of Jesus What if being a follower of Jesus means being an agent of God’s forgiveness? I … Continue reading Matthew 8:1-9:8 Being an Agent of Forgiveness

Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 In the context of the larger teachings of the sermon, this is a segment. Jesus was speaking … Continue reading Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 Forgiven to Forgive

Matthew 6:16 – 18, Fasting When you fast, don’t make a big deal about it. We simply need to remember … Continue reading Matthew 6:16-18, Fasting

Matthew 6:1, 5 – 15 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by … Continue reading Matthew 6:1, 5 – 15

Read Matthew 3 God had used water in the past to cleanse the world and in separating the waters several … Continue reading Matthew 3 and Baptism

Today, we have the final tip, or element of the means of grace: Communal Practices – seeking justice, ending oppression and … Continue reading Works of Mercy – Communal