Some Words for Wednesday - Don't Trust Your Heart & Your Hope To A Hypocrite (Matthew 7)

In the gospel of Matthew (chapter 7, verse 11) Jesus tells us about the kind of relationship we should avoid having with religious hypocrites.

Some Words for Wednesday - Seek first the kingdom of God

Our series in the sermon on the Mount continues, as Jesus encourages his followers to not be anxious, but instead to trust in God's care for his people.

Some Words for Wednesday - The terror of losing what we treasure (Matthew 6)

I was feeling really ill when I shared this message, so it's shorter and more subdued than usual!  In the light of recent events, we may be asking ourselves: "Is there anything that can't be taken from us?"  In this sermon, I consider the answer that Jesus gives to that question.

Some Words for Wednesday - Praying to the Father (Matthew 6)

In Matthew 6, Jesus provides a model for prayer, and teaches us how to pray to a Father who is God.

Some Words for Wednesday - Matthew 6 - The Radiant, Hidden Life

In Matthew 5, Jesus has prompted his followers to cultivate the radiant life - to "let your light shine" (Matthew 5v16).  Now, in Matthew 6, Jesus prompts his followers to cultivate the hidden life, and gives examples of giving, praying and fasting.

Some Words for Wednesday - Jesus and the Law of Moses (Matthew 5)

We're now returning to our series in the gospel of Matthew.  In chapter 5, Jesus speaks about "the Law and the Prophets" before going on to describe the challenge of living now as citizens of God's kingdom.