Proclaiming Christ to the generations . . Equipping disciples to transform the world
Sermons by Rev. Eugene W. Matthew (Page 4)
“Heard “IT” Through the Grapevine”But the Lord’s messenger called out to Abraham from heaven, “Abraham?Abraham?” Abraham said, “I’m here.”Genesis 22:11 (Common English Bible) Scripture Readings 7/2/23 – Genesis 22:1–14, Matthew 10:40–42,
Scripture Readings 6/25/23 – Genesis 21:8–21, Matthew 10:24–39, “If We Had Known Then What We Know Now”This upset Abraham terribly because the boy was his son. God said to Abraham, “Don’t be upset about the boy and your servant. Do everything Sarah tells you to do because your descendants will be traced through Isaac. But…
“Be There”20 So he got up and went to his father. “While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion. His father ran to him, hugged him, and kissed him. (Luke 15:20) Scripture Readings – Genesis 22:1–14, 2 Corinthians 6:11–18, Luke 15:11–20 Happy Father’s Day
Scripture Readings – 6/11/23 – Exodus 3:1–10, Acts 2:42–47, John 4:19–24 “We Are on Holy Ground”4 When the Lord saw that he was coming to look, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” Moses said, “I’m here.” 5 Then the Lord said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals, because you…
“Making Believers of Us”In the year of King Uzziah’s death, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and exaltedthrone, the edges of his robe filling the temple. (Isaiah 6:1) 13 The grace of the LordJesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Corinthians 13:13) Scripture…
Scripture Readings 5/28/23 – Acts 2:1–21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b–13, John 7:37–39) “When the Spirit Comes”“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.” Acts 2:4
Scripture Readings – 5/21/23 – Acts 1:1–11, Ephesians 1:15–23, Luke 24:44–53) “Living Out in God’s World”“After Jesus said these things, as they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight.”Acts 1:9
“What’s On Your Bucket List?”How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of heavenly forces! Myvery being longs, even yearns, for the Lord’s courtyards. Myheart and my body will rejoice out loud to the living God!Psalm 84:1–2 Scripture Readings 4/30/23 – Acts 2:42–47, Psalm 84, John 10:1–10
“Missing the Obvious”While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on theirjourney. They were prevented from recognizing him.Luke 24:15–16 (Common English Bible) Scripture Readings – 4/23/23 (Acts 2:14a, 36–41, 1 Peter 1:17–23, Luke 24:13–35)
Easter Sunday “Something Exciting Happened”5 But the angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid. I know thatyou are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He isn’t here,because he’s been raised from the dead, just as he said. Come, seethe place where they laid him.Matthew 28:5–6 (Common English Bible) Scripture Readings – Acts 10:34–43,…