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Matthew, The King And His Kingdom
Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 5, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. The Coming Of The King
Contributed on Jan 6, 2022
Matthew kicks off his Gospel with his genealogy, because he wants everyone (including us today) to know that Jesus is the Christ, the son of David... the King! And as King Jesus has - the authority to speak, the power to rule, the desire to include and the right to reward.
The Coming Of The King Matthew 1:1-17 OKAY MG – welcome to church! Welcome to a gathering of people… • Whose past is forgiven • Whose future forever in heaven is secure, and • Whose present is all about, pursuing Jesus and the life He created us to live! YEAH – His church, no better place to ...read more
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2. When Joseph Woke Up
Contributed on Jan 6, 2022
When Joseph woke up to who Jesus was (The Christ, The Son of God, The King, The Savior, Immanuel) he did (obeyed) what they angel commanded (and taught us some power truth about obedience).
“When Joseph Woke Up” The King and His Kingdom (Matthew 1:18-25) OKAY MGCC - welcome to December 26th Welcome to the day after Christmas. Welcome to week 2 of our study of Matthew’s Gospel the King and His Kingdom. NOW – last week we looked at Matthew 1:1-17… Matthew’s Genealogy. A genealogy as ...read more
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3. The Came, They Saw, They Worshipped
Contributed on Jan 25, 2022
In Matthew 2:1-12 the wisemen reveal to us 5 important truths about worship.
They Came, They Saw,They Worshipped Matthew 2:1-12 OKAY MGCC – welcome to church! Welcome to week 3 of our study of Matthew’s Gospel. It has been awhile so I want to do a very brief review. IN WEEK ONE… As we looked at Matthew’s Genealogy we saw the main point is driving home is that Jesus is ...read more
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4. The Battle Is On!
Contributed on Feb 24, 2022
A message about the temptations of Jesus.
The Battle Is On! Matthew 4:1-11 Good morning MGCC… OKAY – we are in week six of our study of Matthew’s Gospel, “The King and His Kingdom” our text in Matthew 4:1-11 LET’S – get to it. Matthew 4:1ff Then (after His baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist) Jesus was led by the Spirit ...read more
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5. Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
Contributed on Mar 15, 2022
Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount that one of the ways that we experience Kingdom life and are blessed is when we embrace our brokenness and ask for HELP.
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Matthew -5:1-3 OKAY – let’s do this! Week 8, of our study in Matthew’s Gospel, “The King and His Kingdom.” Our Text today is Matthew 5:1-3… I am going to read it, and then pray us into our time of study. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, REMEMBER – Jesus is in ...read more
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6. There Is Hope For Your Future
Contributed on Mar 15, 2022
In Jesus' flight to Egypt and return from Egypt we see several powerful truths that let us know that there is indeed hope for our future.
There Is Hope For Your Future Matthew 2:13-23 Good morning MGCC! HEY – as we begin I want to share some good news with you, in fact, it is great news. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by ...read more
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7. Repent, Change Your Allegiance
Contributed on Mar 15, 2022
In this passage we see Jesus' baptism and John the Baptist preaching and we learn an extremely powerful and vital message about what repentance really is all about.
Repent, Change Your Allegiance! Matthew 3:1-17 DISMISS GROVE KIDZ OKAY – welcome to week 5 of our series in ‘The King and His Kingdom.” IT’S – an in depth study of the Gospel of Matthew. AND TODAY – we are going to unpack Matthew 3:1-17, in a conversation that I am calling, “Repent, Change Your ...read more
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8. Follow Me
Contributed on Jun 7, 2022
In this message we will talk about the 'ME' we are called to follow, and what it means to actually follow after Him.
“Follow ME” Matthew 4:12-25 DISMISS GROVE KIDZ MGCC – welcome to, The Gospel of Matthew, ‘The King and His Kingdom,’ week #7. NOW – this morning we are going to unpack, chapter 4 verses 12-25, in a conversation that I am calling, “Follow ME” Show Video “Follow” OKAY – let’s do this, the ...read more
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9. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Contributed on Jun 7, 2022
In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more
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10. Blessed Are The Meek
Contributed on Aug 1, 2022
I think that when it comes to meekness, it’s not something that many of us desire, OR – for that matter even think about all that much....when is the last time that you prayed for meekness? Have you ever prayed for meekness?
Blessed Are The Meek Matthew 5:5 OKAY MGCC - welcome to week 10 in our series on Matthew’s Gospel “the King and His Kingdom.” NOW WE - are currently at the beginning of Jesus’ sermon on the Mount, specifically the Beatitudes, the blessed are you… who. (btw the word Beatitudes comes from the ...read more
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11. Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst
Contributed on Aug 17, 2022
In this message we will talk about 'why' we are still hungry and thirsty (why we can't get no satisfaction) and then we will look at what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness... like how do we actually do this.
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger… Matthew 5:6 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start off by reading some Words that God breathed. The God who… • Is the Maker of heaven and earth • Holds oceans in the palm of His hands • Breathes out stars and stretches out billions of galaxies with His hand At ...read more
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12. Blessed Are The Merciful
Contributed on Aug 31, 2022
We live in a world that has no idea what mercy really is or any desire to show it. Jesus has a much better way for those in His Kingdom, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Blessed Are The Merciful Matthew 5:7 DisMiss Grove KIDZ We read the following in Luke chapter 10 beginning at verse twenty five. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. ...read more
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13. Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Contributed on Sep 6, 2022
In this message we will unpack 3 statements in regards to this beatitude: The Promise, The Call and The Path.
Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Matthew 5:8 MGCC – on December 19th, we as a church began a journey in the Gospel of Matthew… NOW CURRENTLY – we are in Matthew chapter 5. WHERE JESUS – after spending about a year… teaching the multitudes, healing the sick, cleansing the leper and telling everyone ...read more
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14. They Will Be Called Sons Of God
Contributed on Sep 7, 2022
A peacemaker is someone who is actively seeking to reconcile people to God and to one another and who breathes truth and righteousness into conflict.
They Will Be Called Sons Of God #BlessedAreThePureInHeart Matthew 5:9 It’s 30 AD and Jesus has been: preaching, teaching and healing people for about a year. AND SO - there is a very large group of people following after Jesus. AND – as Matthew chapter 5 opens up, it’s time for Jesus to give His ...read more
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15. For The Sake Of Righteousness And Me
Contributed on Sep 7, 2022
As we unpacked the final of Jesus' beatitudes we will see that persecution is both a given and a gift.
For The Sake Of Righteousness And Me Matthew 5:10-12 SO – Maple Grove are you ready? OKAY THEN – let’s do this! It’s Thursday night… the night of His arrest. • Jesus’ has washed their feet in the upper room, telling them to, “go and do likewise” • HE - has given them a new command to love each ...read more
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16. A City On A Hill
Contributed on Sep 14, 2022
In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.
A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more
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17. Marriage And Divorce
Contributed on Sep 15, 2022
In this message we discuss what Jesus has to say about divorce.
Marriage And Divorce Matthew 5:31,32; 19:1-12 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, Yes, in the beginning God created everything… and He created it out of nothing. LIKE – really think about that for a moment. How great is our good. Now, in Genesis Chapter 2… we read that on ...read more
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18. The Right To Be Wronged
Contributed on Sep 21, 2022
In this message we see that Jesus makes I clear that those who live in His Kingdom have the right to be wronged.
“The Right To Be Wronged” Matthew 5:38-42 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this… QUESTION – MGCC… are you ready to fed on some God-breathed, Holy Spirit empowered, doubled edged, will not return to Him empty… Word this morning? Sweet, me too… NOW – Paul wrote the following words from a ...read more
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19. Don't Even Think It
Contributed on Nov 1, 2022
In this conversation we will dive down deep into the relationship that Jesus has with the Law.
Do Not Even Think It Matthew 5:17-20 OKAY – let’s do this… We are in week 18 of our chapter by chapter, verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. YOU KNOW – I cannot think of a better conversation for us to have, AS WE - gather as a church body, than to talk about Our King and about The ...read more
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20. You Have Heard It Said... (Anger, Lust)
Contributed on Dec 13, 2022
Jesus gets to the root of murder and adultery
“You Have Heard It Said…” (Anger and Lust) Matthew 5:21-30 NOW – I want to start off this morning with some words that Paul (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) penned to the church of Rome. GO AHEAD AND TURN – to Romans chapter 13, or follow along on the screen. Let no debt remain ...read more
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21. How To Destroy Your Enemies
Contributed on Feb 3, 2023
One of the most difficult and most powerful teaching in the sermon on the mount is to love our enemies. I used several quote from MLK's powerful sermon on forgiveness.
How To Destroy Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 OKAY – let’s do this… NOW - I want to start off with a couple of passages of Scripture, as we begin our time in His Living and Active Word this morning. The first passage is found in Luke 23 beginning at verse 27… It’s approaching 9 am on a Friday ...read more
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22. Being A Truthful Person
Contributed on Feb 21, 2023
The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.
Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more
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23. Who's Your Audience
Contributed on Feb 28, 2023
Part one of a message about living for an audience of one and overcoming our approval addiction.
Who’s Your Audience? Matthew 6:1 NOW – this morning (8/21/22)… we are going to drill down on just a single verse... Matthew 6:1, in a conversation that I am calling, ‘Who’s Your Audience?’ Prayer A guy named Dallas Willard said there are four great questions of life that everyone has to ...read more
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24. The Practice Of Fasting
Contributed on Apr 26, 2023
This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…
The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more
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25. Our Father
Contributed on Apr 26, 2023
In this message we will unpack the first two words in the greatest prayer ever prayed, and as we do we will be blown away at the depth Jesus packed into these 2 words.
“Our Father...” NOW THIS MORNING We are going to begin a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world. A 2000 year old prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, that we know as ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ UNDERSTAND – Jesus after telling how those who live in His Kingdom are not to ...read more
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26. Who Art In The Heavens
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
As we unpack these 5 words from the Lord's Prayer we will see the great truths that: God is great, God is near, and that there is always more going on than our mere eyes can see.
Who Art In The Heavens Matthew 6:9 Dismiss Grove KIDZ MGCC 2000 years ago… While doing life with Jesus, His guys saw Jesus do something that really blew them away! NOW – at first glance it is not what we would think it would be… UNDERSTAND – it was not the walking on water, the opening of ...read more
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27. Hallowed Be Your Name - Part One
Contributed on May 3, 2023
In part of one of unpacking 'hallowed be Your name,' we will look at what pursuing holiness is not and why we must pursue it.
Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer ...read more
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28. Hallowed Be Your Name (Part Two)
Contributed on May 16, 2023
in part two of the message we will (after some review) answer 2 questions... #1 - What does pursuing holiness look like #2 - How do we pursue holiness
Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY MGCC – it is October 9th 2022.... AND – as we gather together (on this beautiful Fall morning) I want to remind you of a few things, that... God is real. Jesus is alive. His word is true His promises are certain We are His church, His people, and ‘in ...read more
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29. "your Kingdom Come, Your Will..." (Part One)
Contributed on May 17, 2023
In part one we will answer the following questions... What is the kingdom? What does the kingdom look like? Where is the kingdom? What does it mean to pray these words?
“Your Kingdom Come, Your...” OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer that ...read more
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30. "your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done". (Part 2)
Contributed on May 18, 2023
In part 2 we will answer 3 questions... 1) how do we get in on the kingdom 2) what are we supposed to do with the kingdom 3) what is the kingdom worth
Your Kingdom Come, Your (2)... The King and His Kingdom Dismiss Grove KIDZ The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking ...read more