Sermons on Matthew

The Lamb and the Branch

December 21, 2025 Passage:  Matthew 2:19-23Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  The Redeemer’s rejection resulted in my redemption. I. Jesus is our Passover Lamb. (19-21)            A. History is in the hand of God.            B. Jesus brings us home.            C. Obedience bears fruit. II. Jesus is our humble King. (22-23)            A. Jesus lived a life of rejection.           …

Rest in Redemption

December14, 2025 Passage:  Matthew 2:13-18Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Yield to God’s plan and rejoice in Jesus, our great Salvation! I. See what God is doing.(1-12)            A. God is speaking to us through His Word            B. God perfectly provides.            C. God provides a perfect Redeemer.                        Gal. 4:4 – the fullness of time… born under the…

The Journey & Joy of the Magi There’s a New Kid in Town

December 7, 2025 Passage:  Matthew 2:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Ron LaegerBig Idea:  A Long Journey Turns Into Exceedingly Great Joy! A. The Wise Men’s (Magi) Journey (2:1-8) (See Daniel 1-5)      1.Their public meeting with King Herod. (2:1-6)            a. The magi’s request: (2:1-2) “Where is He who is born King of the Jews”?            b. The monarch’s reaction (2:3-4)                 …

A King, A Promise and A Heart

November 30, 2025 Passage:  Matthew 1:18-25Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  God’s plan to be with his people is fulfilled in the Messiah, Jesus.I. There is hope for the brokenhearted. (18-21)      A. Sin looks like not trusting God.      B. Love looks like forgiving.      C. Grace looks like God intervening.      D. Hope looks like calling Jesus my…

Follow the King (Matthew 28:16-20)

August 24th, 2025Passage:  Matthew 28:16-20Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Worship the King by trusting in Him and telling others of Him. I. Join Jesus in what He is doing.  (19-20a)         A. Attach yourself to the Teacher and learn from Him. (cf. Mk 3:13-14)         B. Identify with Jesus and join those following Him. (cf. Acts 2:41-47)        …

Who Leads The Church? (John 13 and others)

May 18, 2025Passage:  John 13 and othersSpeaker:  Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea:  Jesus is the head of the church, but He leads through godly men who follow His example of servant leadership. I. Jesus leads the church.            A. Matthew 16:18; 28:18-19            B. Ephesians 2            C. Colossians 1:18 II. Jesus leads as a servant.            A. John 13:1-5;…

Faithful Prayer (Mark 11:22-26)

February 9, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:22-26Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Listen to the heart of God and talk to Him about everything. I. A relationship with God is based on faith in Christ. (22)            A. Faith is the required response to God’s revelation.            B. Trusting God always makes a difference.            C. Faith in God is an…

The Three Kings of Christmas – Part 3 (Matthew 2:1-23)

December 22, 2024Passage:  Matthew 2:1-23Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Worship the King of kings who is risen, reigns and redeems. I. Worship Jesus as the beloved King of kings.  (1-12)             A. Herod was paranoid about his own power.            B. Take note of what you seek in this life.            C. The focal point of this…

Who is Responsible For Jesus’ Death? (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)

March 3, 2024Passage:  Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  My sin made the cross necessary and the love of God made it beautiful. I. The Roman soldiers had a part.            A. Crucifixion was brutal and humiliating.            B. They were just doing their job.            C. Even the ignorant need forgiveness.…

Why Do We Preach? (Various Passages)

September 10, 2023Passage:  Various PassagesSpeaker:  Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point:  Preaching allows us to understand and apply God’s unchangeable Word in our ever-changing world. I. God’s Word has endless wisdom.            (Matthew 13:52; 1 Timothy 3:14-17) II. The Holy Spirit is always speaking.            (Romans 10:13-14; Isaiah 55:10-11; Colossians 1:28) III. The world is always changing.            (2 Timothy…