Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness

Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness

March 7, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBeatitudes, blessed, Isaiah 55, kingdom of heaven, Matthew 5, Psalm 1, Sermon on the Mount

Psalm 1:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 (text) February 25, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Our text this morning, commonly known as the Beatitudes, is usually preached as a set of moral values for which we must strive. The Beatitudes is not about an ideal character in an ideal, future utopia. But it is about life in the kingdom of heaven even in the midst of this fallen, sinful world. Here’s a quote from a sermon: “The poor, the trampled, the voiceless, the seekers of righteousness, the…

Ezekiel Matthew Sermons

The First Four Disciples

February 25, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsEzekiel 47, fishers of men, Matthew 4, phishing, Romans 10, twelve apostles

Isaiah 52:7; Ezekiel 47:7-10; Matthew 4:18-22 (text) February 25, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Here’s an email or letter that some of us, including myself, might have received from the IRS: Dear Taxpayer You are entitled to your tax refund now. The tax refund amount as $651,443. You are required to follow the link below to login to on secure E-pass site with your Social Security Number and complete the required information in order for your refund to be processed. To access the form for…

Matthew Sermons

The Temptation of Jesus: “It is Written”

February 18, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsfirst Adam, last Adam, Matthew 4, temptation of Jesus, true Israel

Psalm 95:7-11; Matthew 4:1-11; Romans 5:19; Hebrews 4:15 February 18, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: If you were traveling around the world, and offered to eat fried tarantula in Cambodia; or haggis in Scotland, a pudding of sheep’s liver, heart and lungs; or balut in the Philippines (duck egg with embryo); or sheep’s eye in Morocco: would you be tempted to eat them? Most probably not. But if I was offered a prime rib dinner and spumoni ice cream, it would be a great…

Sermons

The Baptism of Jesus: “To Fulfill All Righteousness”

January 29, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsJesus' baptism, John the Baptist, Matthew 3, Prophet Priest King, Psalm 2

Psalm 2:7-9; Matthew 3:13-17; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31 & 32 January 28, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Did you know that Christianity shares the belief in water baptism with many other religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Baha’i, and Shintoism? For example, in the ancient Babylonian religion, water was important as a spiritual cleansing agent. In ancient Egyptian religion, initiation was preceded by a normal bathing in the public baths and a ceremonial sprinkling by the priest of Isis. Almost all Christian churches…

Isaiah Malachi Matthew Sermons

The Herald of the King and His Message

January 22, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsherald of the king, Isaiah 40, John the Baptizer, Malachi 4, Matthew 3

Isaiah 40:1-5; Malachi 4:5-6; Matthew 3:1-12; 11:11-15 January 21, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Did you know that the Olympic marathon event started about 2,500 years ago? Well, sort of. The marathon, a long-distance running event of 26 miles, 385 yards, was a commemoration of the run of an Athenian soldier named Pheidippides from a battlefield near the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C. According to the legend, Pheidippides ran the approximately 25 miles to announce the good news of their…

Daniel Genesis Matthew Sermons

“I Have Come to Fulfill the Law and the Prophets”

January 15, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsbegotten, genealogy, Genesis 12, Matthew 1, Numbers 24, Son of God, Son of Man

Matthew 1:1-17; 5:17; 16:13-16; 21:9; John 8:56; Galatians 3:16, 29 January 14, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Jesus is the Messiah (Christ), Son of God, Son of Man Beloved Congregation of Christ: Did you know that there are online services you can use to discover your ancestral roots and relatives and their geographic origins by sending your DNA sample? Who knows if you have ancestors not only from Europe, but from Latin America, Africa or Asia? You may be in for some surprises! Today, we begin a study…

Christmas Matthew Numbers Sermons

“We Have Come to Worship Him”

January 8, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsChristmas, Matthew 2, Numbers 24, star of Jacob, We Three Kings of Orient Are, wise men

Numbers 24:15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 January 7, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Last Sunday, our New Testament reading was also from Matthew 2 the first seven verses. We looked at the wickedness of King Herod, who was a prime example of the wicked man in Psalm 10. He was arrogant and godless, full of lies and curses, and murderous. In his jealous rage, he ordered the massacre of all infants in Bethlehem two years old and younger. Today, our text includes the first 12 verses of Matthew, but we…

Advent Christmas Christmas Hymns KSYC Program Sermons

“We Three Kings of Orient Are”

January 7, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsgold frankincense myrrh, Matthew 2, Numbers 24, We Three Kings, wise men

Numbers 24:17; Matthew 2:1-7 January 7, 2017 (KSYC) • Download this article (PDF) In the Christian calendar, January 6 marks the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, particularly to the “wise men from the east.” One of the most popular hymns to commemorate this event is “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” a hymn about wise men from the east who traveled to Bethlehem after they saw “his star.” Who hasn’t seen Christmas pageants and nativity scenes where Jesus lay in a manger surrounded by…

Christmas Matthew Psalms

“Break the Arm of the Wicked!”

January 3, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAntipas, Archelaus, Christmas, Herod, magi, massacre of the innocents, Matthew 2, Psalm 10

Psalm 10:1-18; Matthew 2:16-23 December 31, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Now that Christmas festivities are over, are you experiencing post-Christmas blues? One day, you’re exchanging presents and enjoying cheesecake with your kids and grandkids, the next day, you’re all alone in the house. This feeling is not merely something we read on the Internet or hear from friends, but is real. It happens to all of us. The Christmas narrative seems to end in a similar letdown. There was exceeding joy when the angels…

Christmas Luke Psalms Sermons

“Joy to the World!”

December 31, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsChristmas, Isaac Watts, Joy to the World, Luke 2, Psalm 98, shout for joy

Psalm 98:1-9; Luke 2:8-14 December 24, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: “Merry Christmas!” “Happy Holidays!” “Are you ready for Christmas?” These are a few greetings that we usually hear every Christmas season. Today is one of the most important days of the year for Americans. All of us long to be “home for Christmas” or “home for the holidays,” so we can gather together with our families. And we also love to sing and listen to our favorite Christmas carols. Speaking of Christmas carols,…