Exposition of Matthew
112 sermons
About this series
This series argues that Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and sovereign King who inaugurates the kingdom of heaven by fulfilling the Old Testament, exercising divine authority, and calling a people to Himself. Through sequential exposition, the series demonstrates that authentic discipleship requires a righteousness that exceeds external religiosity—a transformation of the heart manifesting in repentance, worship, humility, and love for enemies—while warning that those who reject Christ, cling to religious self-deception, or refuse to forgive face severe judgment. Ultimately, the series presses the congregation to rest in Christ's finished work, to pursue kingdom living that mirrors the character of their heavenly Father, and to order their relationships, prayers, and priorities around the lordship of the One who is greater than Jonah, Solomon, and the Sabbath.
- Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's history and Old Testament prophecy
- The surpassing righteousness of the kingdom versus external religious performance
- Heart-level transformation over hypocrisy and self-deception
- The cost and authority of discipleship in mission and suffering
- Forgiveness as the horizontal fruit of vertical grace
- The mixed response to the King: worship, apathy, and hostility
- Final judgment and the ultimate separation of the righteous and the wicked
- Embrace Jesus as the authoritative Messiah and King who demands total allegiance over every area of life.
- Pursue a righteousness that exceeds Pharisaic externalism through heart-level repentance, humility, and love.
- Practice radical forgiveness and reconciliation within the church, reflecting the unlimited forgiveness received in Christ.
- Resist religious self-deception by examining the heart's motives in worship, prayer, giving, and speech.
- Persevere in faith and mission despite opposition, trusting in Christ's sovereign care and the hope of the resurrection.
