Sermons by Pastor Matt Erickson (Page 13)
Mistaken Identity
John the Baptist is killed because of an old grudge passed down from one generation to the next and manipulation at a party. Why do terrible things happen to godly people? (Matthew 14:1-12) Sermon Outline “At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, ‘This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead!’” (Matthew 14:1-2) Jesus Mistaken for John the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-2) Reports about Jesus reach Herod Antipas The…
Missing Jesus
Jesus is rejected in His own hometown, so He begins to go elsewhere. Why would anyone reject Jesus? (Matthew 13:53-58) Sermon Outline “Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.’” (Matthew 13:57) Amazed by Jesus (Matthew 13:53-54) The power of Jesus’ teaching Echoes of the Sermon on the Mount Different kinds of amazement Misunderstanding Jesus (Matthew 13:55-57) Different types of questions: rhetorical questions probing questions Knowing what we…
The Treasure, the Pearl, and the Net
Jesus describes the kingdom in terms of three different items, all of which are strongly sought after for good reason. Matthew 13:44-50 SERMON OUTLINE 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.” (Matthew 13:44) The Parable of the Treasure and the Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46) The kingdom of God is more valuable than anything…
The Mustard Seed and the Yeast
This Sunday, Pastor Matt continues our sermon series on Jesus’ parables from Matthew with a message on the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast from Matthew 13. SERMON OUTLINE “He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.’” (Matthew 13:31) The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32) The small size of the mustard seed – the smallest seed that Jews…
The Wheat and the Weeds
Jesus tells a parable about weeds in a wheat field, then explains it later to His disciples. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 SERMON OUTLINE “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat.’” (Matthew 13:24-25) Elements of the Parable (Matthew 13:37-39) The Present: Wheat and Weeds Together in the Field (Matthew 13:28-30a) The reality of good and…
The Sower
Jesus shares the parables of the sower and the seed scattered on different sorts of soil, then explains it later to His disciples. Matthew 13:3-8, 13-23 SERMON OUTLINE “Then he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘A farmer went out to sow his seed….’” (Matthew 13:3) The Seed “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you” (13:11) “The message of the kingdom…sown in his heart” (13:19) The Soils Basic contrast: good soil…
The Messiah’s Family
We often talk about Jesus making us part of the family of God. What does that mean and how radical is it really? Matthew 12:46-50 SERMON OUTLINE “Pointing to his disciples, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’” (Matthew 12:49-50) Jesus and His Earthly Family (12:46-47) Beginnings and parents: Matthew 1-2 Siblings: Matthew 13:55 Eventual disciples: James (Galatians 1:19; James 1:1),…
The Messiah and Satan
Jesus confronts the demonic powers and the accuser of humanity and finds He is confronted by skeptical religious folks about who He is. Matthew 12:22-37 SERMON OUTLINE “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25) Jesus’ Power Over Demons The reality of demonic powers and Satan’s kingdom the effects upon this man (12:22) the reality of Satan’s kingdom (12:26) The work of Jesus in relation to these…
The Messiah and the Sabbath
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath…what does that mean? Matthew 12:1-21 SERMON OUTLINE “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:8) What Is the Sabbath? The biblical background (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15) The rabbinical background Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath (12:1-8) The accusation The comparisons Greater than the Temple The call to mercy Lord of the Sabbath Jesus, Doing Good (12:9-14) The entrapment The comparison The healing Jesus, the Promised One (12:15-21) The summary of His…
The Messiah’s Challenge & Invitation
The woes on unrepentant towns and balanced by the offer to come to Jesus to find rest for our souls. How does judgment and comfort come together in Messiah Jesus? Matthew 11:20-30 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus:…
The Messiah Sends, Part 2
Jesus continues His commissioning of the apostles to go boldly on mission for Him. Matthew 10:26-11:1 SERMON OUTLINE “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Sent with the Right Kind of Fear (10:26-31) Do not fear physical suffering Do have appropriate fear of God Living with real reverence and trust Sent with the Right Kind of Priorities (10:32-39) Acknowledging Jesus publicly in our lives Loving Jesus more…
A Unified Church in Divided Days
A standalone sermon from Pastor Matt Erickson of Eastbrook Church on the divisions in our world, culture, and church today and an exhortation from Ephesians on how to regain and remain in unity. Ephesians 4:1-6 SERMON OUTLINE “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) A Prisoner for the Lord (Ephesians 4:1) The situation and calling of Paul the Apostle The calling of every Christian It’s all about Jesus Learning to…