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Sunday 26th June, 2022
Read: Numbers 27:15-23; Ezekiel 34:1-16; Matthew 9:34-10:4

Sermon: Matthew 9:34-10:4

Introduction

Matthew 8-10 When Jesus confronts the world

Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus’ authority and kingdom
9:35 summarising Jesus’ authority

9:36 compassion for sheep without a shepherd

9:37-38 praying for more harvesters for the harvest

Matthew 10:1-4 Jesus gives kingdom authority to the twelve
10:1 twelve disciples with kingdom authority

10:2-4 shepherds, harvesters and betrayers

Sunday 19th June, 2022
Read: Isaiah 42:1-8; Matthew 9:18-34

Sermon: Matthew 9:18-34

Introduction

Survey of Matthew 1 – 9 The message to Jewish enquirers

Proof of Messiahship – cumulative support
Ch 1 – 9

9: 18 – 34 Four Healings linked to faith in the Messiah

Contrasting responses to Jesus – v 33 & 34

Conclusion: What helps confirm your faith in Jesus as God incarnate?

Sunday 12th June, 2022
Read: Hosea 6:1-11; Matthew 9:9-17

Sermon: Matthew 9:9-17

Matthew 8 – 10 When Jesus confronts the world

9:9-13 – Gathering the new righteous Israel (Hosea 6)
9:9-10 The new forgiven Israel

9:11-13 The failed religious Israel

9:14-17 The presence of YHWH with the new Israel
9:14-15 Celebrating the presence of the bridegroom

9:16-17 Jesus, the one who blows people’s minds

 

“And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” – Matthew 9:2

Heavenly Father,

Make us people of enduring faith in the forgiving authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we never lose our sense of wonder that, by faith in His atoning death on the cross, our deepest need has been met – the forgiveness of our sin. Grant that we would be content with however you answer our prayers.

Help us each day, by the power of your Holy Spirit, to turn from our sins and live in newness of life under the authority of our Lord and King Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Sunday 5th June, 2022
Read: Psalm 130; Jeremiah 17:5-13

Sermon: Matthew 9:1-8

Introduction:
“Talk is cheap”

9:1-2 Faith and forgiveness

9:3-6a Blasphemy or authority?

9:6b-7 Authority in action

9:8 Fear and faith

Conclusion: What is your reaction?

Sunday 29th May, 2022
Read: Isaiah 65:1-25; Matthew 8:28-34

Sermon: Matthew 8:28-34

Matthew 8 – 10 When Jesus confronts the world

8:28-34 Who is this who has authority over demonic realm?

Preferring swine or saviour?

Father in heaven, we thank You for the Lord Jesus
as the one who reveals the redeeming name of
Yhwh in an ultimate way and in whose hands Your
purposes will triumph. May we be found trusting in
Him and seeking in an ever-increasing way to see
His glory and seek His kingdom. Amen

Sunday 22nd, May 2022
Read: Psalm 107:23-32; Jonah 1; Matthew 8:23-27

Sermon: Matthew 8:23-27

Introduction:
Read Psalm 107:23-32 & Jonah 1

Matthew 8 – 10 When Jesus confronts the world

Matthew 8: 23-27 What kind of man is this?

Follow me and let the dead bury their own dead.

 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” – Matthew 8:21-22

Lord God, our loving heavenly Father,
All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus. Please give us the desire, the strength, the wisdom and perseverance to be true disciple-making disciples. Our times are in Your hands, we must not delay in heeding Christ’s call to follow and serve Him. Please give us opportunities to tell others the good news about Jesus and with those opportunities please supply the right words at the right time. All this we pray in Jesus’ name and for His sake. Amen.

Sunday 15th, May 2022
Read: Psalm 32:6-7; Isaiah 55; Matthew 8:18-22

Sermon: Matthew 8:18-22

Introduction:
Matthew, a disciple seeking disciples

The cost of discipleship: two examples

19 – 20 Don’t rush

21 – 22 Don’t delay

Conclusion:
Do follow: The benefits of discipleship

We are not told what the two men decided to do.
The question is: what would you do?