This passage contains the parable know as “the Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard”. There is much to follow in the life of Jesus. He crossed barriers of race, religion and gender. There is much to admire in the… Read More ›
Month: October 2012
Make Sure You Get The Real Thing – Matthew 6:19-24
This is a plastic and phony world that we live in. Too often we get the wrong thing. Make sure you get the real thing. 1 – We must possess real wealth (vs. 19) The rich man is poor when… Read More ›
Lord Over Sin – Matthew 9:1-9
See also Mark 2:1-12. 1 – The terrible sickness (Mark 2:1-5) It was known that Jesus was in the house. The crowds come to hear what Jesus has to say. Four men come with a man who is a paralytic…. Read More ›
Lord Over Demons – Matthew 8:28-34
See also Mark 5. Jesus proves in this miracle that He has power over demons. See 1 John 3:8. Jesus came to destroy the works of the Devil. This is exactly what He did. See also Luke 11:20. People were… Read More ›
Lord Of The Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-14
The opposition to Jesus had begun earlier in chapter 9 of Matthew but from chapter 12 onwards we see the rejection of Jesus Christ gathering momentum until His death. The bitter hostility moved into open hostility. Jesus attacked the regulations… Read More ›
Lord Of The Leper – Matthew 8:1-4
The gospel of Matthew places great emphasis on the facts that Jesus has fulfilled the Old Testament predictions. There are many miracles that Jesus performs. He is able to heal diseases, cast out demons and control the power of nature…. Read More ›
Light My Fire – Matthew 3:11
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit has been called the Cinderella of Christian theology. We know plenty about God the Father and Son but little about the Holy Spirit. There is a baptism of water and a baptism of fire…. Read More ›
Jesus of Nazareth – Matthew 2:19-23
Jesus will be called a Nazarene. This was a title for Jesus that was used during the time of his ministry on earth. 1 – The town of Nazareth Notice three things about Nazareth:- It was an infamous place. It… Read More ›
How To Win In The War With Worry – Matthew 6:25-34
We can always find something to worry about whether we are young or old. See James 1:8. There is nothing more destabilising than worry. The Bible allows for us making provision for tomorrow. Foresight is not forbidden, it is foreboding…. Read More ›
How To Weather The Storms Of Life – Matthew 7:24-26
There are many superficial saints. When the storms come they are blown away. We are to build our house upon the ROCK. If the bottom falls out of your life you need to examine your foundation. 1 – You need… Read More ›