Matthew

Recorded Service for Sunday 24 March 2024

Are you weary and tired? Feeling burdened? Labouring under a heavy load? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 24 March 2024 as we see from Matthew 11:20-30 how Jesus, the Gentle King who truly reveals the Father, pronounces judgment on those who reject Him but gives real rest to those who come to Him.

Come Follow the Gentle King

Come Follow the Gentle King

Are you weary and tired? Feeling burdened? Labouring under a heavy load? This week we see from Matthew 11:20-30 how Jesus, the Gentle King who truly reveals the Father, pronounces judgment on those who reject Him but gives real rest to those who come to Him.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-30

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See the Messiah

What do we do when we are struggling with doubt? This week we see from Matthew 11:1-19 that in the midst of our doubt, we can come to Jesus and see that He truly is the Messiah, God’s promised king.

Passage: Matthew 11:1-19

Recorded Service for Sunday 17 March 2024

What do we do when we are struggling with doubt? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 17 March 2024 as we see from Matthew 11:1-19 that in the midst of our doubt, we can come to Jesus and see that He truly is the Messiah, God’s promised king.

Recorded Service for Sunday 10 March 2024

True or False? Jesus didn’t come to bring peace, but division. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 10 March 2024 as we see from Matthew 10:34-42 that Jesus brings division between those who find life by receiving and following Him above all and those who reject Him and face death.

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Division

True or False? Jesus didn’t come to bring peace, but division. This week we see from Matthew 10:34-42 that Jesus brings division between those who find life by receiving and following Him above all and those who reject Him and face death.

Passage: Matthew 10:34-42

Recorded Service for Sunday 3 March 2024

When we talk to people about Jesus not everyone is going to welcome you. You may find yourself in some uncomfortable situations. Be Alert. But Don’t be Afraid. Be wise. Be Innocent. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 3 March 2024 to hear Jesus speak about being sheep in the midst of wolves from Matthew chapter 10 verses 16-33.

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Uncomfortable Situations

When we talk to people about Jesus not everyone is going to welcome you. You may find yourself in some uncomfortable situations. Be Alert. But Don’t be Afraid. Be wise. Be Innocent

Passage: Matthew 10:16-33

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Workers for the Harvest

How can ordinary people like us share Jesus with those around us? In fact, why should we? This week we see from Matthew 9:36-10:15 that Jesus equips and sends his disciples to continue his mission of proclaiming and demonstrating the Kingdom of Heaven.

Passage: Matthew 9:36-10:15

Recorded Service for Sunday 25 February 2024

How can ordinary people like us share Jesus with those around us? In fact, why should we? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 25 February 2024 as we see from Matthew 9:36-10:15 that Jesus equips and sends his disciples to continue his mission of proclaiming and demonstrating the Kingdom of Heaven.

Recorded Service for Sunday 18 February 2024

How can you tell when the world is changing? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 18 February 2024 as we see from Matthew 9:14-35 that Jesus has come to make things a new, bringing the Kingdom of Heaven and new life for all those who come to him.

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Lord of the new kingdom

How can you tell when the world is changing? This week we see from Matthew 9:14-35 that Jesus has come to make things a new, bringing the Kingdom of Heaven and new life for all those who come to him.

Passage: Matthew 9:14-35

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The Doctor is In

Why does Jesus describe himself like a doctor? This week we see from Matthew 9:1-13 that Jesus has come to call and forgive sinners, so come to Him.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-13

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The Call of the King

What is the focus of your life? This week we see from Matthew 8:18-34 how Jesus’ Ultimate Authority calls for our Ultimate Focus, Ultimate Allegiance and Ultimate Trust.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-34

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Does Jesus stand up under the assault of intellectual critique? This week we see from Mark 11:27-12:27 how Jesus shows his enduring authority by defeating ignorance, scepticism, autonomy and even defeat itself.

Passage: Mark 11:27-12:27

Help on the Journey

Help on the Journey

Would you like to have a full-time bodyguard who could keep you safe from any danger? This week we see from Psalm 121 that no matter what we face in life, we can be confident in the Lord’s help because of Jesus.

Passage: Psalm 121

Matthew 6:5-15

Matthew 6:5-15

What is prayer? Sometimes prayer feels complicated and hard. But it doesn’t need to. This week we see from Matthew 6:5-15 in the first of our series on Prayer how Prayer is simply talking to God as our good and loving Father in heaven. That frees us up to pray simply, boldly and with confidence that God is good.

Passage: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-11

Recorded Service for Sunday 9 October 2022

What is prayer? Sometimes prayer feels complicated and hard. But it doesn’t need to. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 9 October 2022 as we see from Matthew 6:5-15 in the first of our series on Prayer how Prayer is simply talking to God as our good and loving Father in heaven. That frees us up to pray simply, boldly and with confidence that God is good.

Recorded Service for Easter Sunday 17 April 2022

Is Jesus’ resurrection fake news or real good news? Watch our in-person service from Easter Sunday 17 April 2022 as we see together from Matthew 27:62-28:20 how the real good news of Easter is that Jesus is the Risen, victorious King. This real good news calls for us to respond by seeing, believing, following and telling this good news.

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Risen!

Risen! – Matthew 27:62-27:20
Is Jesus’ resurrection fake news or real good news? This Easter Sunday we see together from Matthew 27:62-28:20 how the real good news of Easter is that Jesus is the Risen, victorious King. This real good news calls for us to respond by seeing, believing, following and telling this good news.

Passage: Matthew 27:62-27:20

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Forsaken!

Does the cross show that Jesus is forsaken by God? This Good Friday we see together from Matthew 27:32-54 how Jesus, God’s own son, is forsaken for us, enduring the separation of God’s judgment so that we can come to God with confidence that he will never forsake us.

Passage: Matthew 27:32-54

Recorded Service for Good Friday 15 April 2022

Does the cross show that Jesus is forsaken by God? Watch our in-person service from Good Friday 15 April 2022 as we see together from Matthew 27:32-54 how Jesus, God’s own son, is forsaken for us, enduring the separation of God’s judgment so that we can come to God with confidence that he will never forsake us.

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Matthew 7:13-39

Listening to instructions is great. But instructions are useless unless you actually do them. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 3 April 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 7:13-39 how Jesus shows us that those who truly belong to his kingdom don’t just hear his words, they do them. The consequences are serious if we don’t.

Passage: Matthew 7:13-39

Recorded Service for 3 April 2022

Listening to instructions is great. But instructions are useless unless you actually do them. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 3 April 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 7:13-39 how Jesus shows us that those who truly belong to his kingdom don’t just hear his words, they do them. The consequences are serious if we don’t.

Recorded Service for 27 March 2022

Warning: self-righteousness is annoying. Don’t go there. Instead, keep your perspective. How? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 27 March 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 7:1-12 that the radical, heart obedience of Jesus’ kingdom means acting towards others from a right perspective of our own sinfulness and the goodness of our Heavenly Father. This will mean humility toward others, dependence on God and doing good to all.

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Matthew 7:1-12

Warning: self-righteousness is annoying. Don’t go there. Instead, keep your perspective. How? This week we see from Matthew 7:1-12 that the radical, heart obedience of Jesus’ kingdom means acting towards others from a right perspective of our own sinfulness and the goodness of our Heavenly Father. This will mean humility toward others, dependence on God and doing good to all.

Passage: Matthew 7:1-12

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Anxiety Antidote

How do birds and flowers point us to an antidote for anxiety? This week we see from Matthew 6:19-34 how Jesus uses these things to show us that the antidote to anxiety is to seek God’s kingdom first because we can trust in our Heavenly Father’s loving care.

Passage: Matthew 6:19-34

Recorded Service for 20 March 2022

How do birds and flowers point us to an antidote for anxiety? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 20 March 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 6:19-34 how Jesus uses these things to show us that the antidote to anxiety is to seek God’s kingdom first because we can trust in our Heavenly Father’s loving care.

Recorded Service for 13 March 2022

Praise is a fickle thing, and yet we all want it. How can we be free from living for praise? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 13 March 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 6:1-18 how Jesus calls us to radical, heart obedience that is not motivated by the praise of men, but by the reward of our Heavenly Father. A heart obedience that can set us free from slavery to the fickle master of praise to live for our loving heavenly Father.

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The Secret of Rewarding Righteousness

Praise is a fickle thing, and yet we all want it. How can we be free from living for praise? This week we see from Matthew 6:1-18 how Jesus calls us to radical, heart obedience that is not motivated by the praise of men, but by the reward of our Heavenly Father. A heart obedience that can set us free from slavery to the fickle master of praise to live for our loving heavenly Father.

Passage: Matthew 6:1-18

Recorded Service for 20 February 2022

What does living for Jesus now have to do with the Old Testament? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 20 February 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 5:17-37 that Jesus has come to fulfill the Old Testament and so calls his people to the radical, heard obedience of the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Being Real in Righteousness

Jesus, the King in God’s Kingdom, gives to us the blessings for choosing to repent. This week we hear Jesus in Matthew 4:25 – 5:16 offer blessings to Jew and Gentile who come with humble, contrite hearts and who long for real righteousness.

Passage: Matthew 4:25-5:16

Recorded Service for 13 February 2022

Jesus, the King in God’s Kingdom, gives to us the blessings for choosing to repent. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 13 February 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 4:25 – 5:16 Jesus offer blessings to Jew and Gentile who come with humble, contrite hearts and who long for real righteousness.

Recorded Service for 6 February 2022

How can we be sure Jesus is worth following? Thankfully, He’s already been put to the test. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 6 February 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 4:1-25 that we should repent and follow Jesus, who has been tested and shown to be the righteous and faithful Son of God who brings light to his people in the shadow of death.

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The Dawn of the Righteous Son

How can we be sure Jesus is worth following? Thankfully, He’s already been put to the test. This week we see from Matthew 4:1-25 that we should repent and follow Jesus, who has been tested and shown to be the righteous and faithful Son of God who brings light to his people in the shadow of death.

Passage: Matthew 4:1-25

Recorded Service for 30 January 2022

How do you get ready for the coming of the king? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 30 January 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 3:1-17 that we must repent and bear fruit, because the Kingdom of Heaven has come in Jesus, God’s own Son.

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The King is Coming

How do you get ready for the coming of the king? This week we see from Matthew 3:1-17 that we must repent and bear fruit, because the Kingdom of Heaven has come in Jesus, God’s own Son.

Passage: Matthew 3:1-17