Sermons on Matthew
The Address of the Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1Text: Matthew 6:9 (Heid. Cat., LD 46)Theme: The Address of the Lord’s Prayer1. It is grounded in the finished work of Christ2. It is the language of a child3. It expresses reverence for God
The Wise Men from the East
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2Text: Matthew 2:9-11Theme: The Wise Men from the East1. They sought Christ2. They found Christ3. They worshiped Christ
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35Text: Matthew 18:23-34Theme: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant1. Whose debt was forgiven2. Who refused to forgive his neighbor3. Whose conduct was condemned
The Rich Benefits Derived from Believing in God’s Providence
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34Text: Matthew 6:19-21 (Lord’s Day 10, q. & a. 28)Theme: The Rich Benefits Derived from Believing in God’s Providence1. Patience in adversity2. Thankfulness in prosperity3. Confidence in the future
Faith in God the Father
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34Text: Matthew 6:31-32 & LD 9 Heidelberg CatechismTheme: Faith in God the Father1. Faith that He is my Father2. Faith that He will provide for me3. Faith that He will protect & preserve me
A Joyous Message from Heaven
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:57-66; 28:1-9Text: Matthew 28:5-6Theme: A Joyous Message from Heaven1. The recipients of this message2. The content of this message3. The implications of this message
The Last Judgment(2)
Scripture Reading: Matt. 25:31-46; Rev. 20:11-21:8Text: Rev. 20:11-12 (Belg. Conf. Art 37)The Last Judgment (2nd Sermon)1. The reality of this judgment2. The nature of this judgment3. The outcome of this judgment
The Last Judgment(1)
Scripture Reading: Matt. 25:31-46; Prov. 1:22-33Text: Rev. 20:11-12 (Belgic Conf. Art 37)Theme: The Last Judgment1. The reality of this judgment2. The nature of this judgment3. The outcome of this judgment
Civil Government (2nd Sermon)
Scripture: Matt. 17:24-27; 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 36 (Romans 13:1)Theme: Civil Government (2nd Sermon)1. A government appointed by God2. A government called to protect the ministry3. A government to which we must submit4. A government for which we must pray
The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: Matt. 26:17-29; 1 Cor. 11:23-29Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 35 (1 Cor. 11:23-26)The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ1. The institution of this supper2. The partakers of this supper3. The elements of this supper4. The benefits of this supper