Sermons
The King Embraces Obscurity
Matthew 2:19-23
by Alan SherbanThe last of Matthew's 5 stories which present Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. This time we see how his identification with the obscurity of the village of Nazareth fulfills what was foretold about the suffering and rejected anointed one.
The Exiled King Will Return
Matthew 2:16-18
by Alan SherbanAs Israel was exiled and would return, so the Messiah King was exiled from Israel in Herod's fury only to return again. And thus mourning is replaced with joy.
Faithful Israel Will Come From Egypt
Matthew 2:13-15
by Alan SherbanThe circumstances surrounding Jesus' rescue from the fury of Herod demonstrate the faithfulness of God and the faithfulness of Joseph, and present the child Jesus as Faithful Israel who would be the shining manifestation of God's glory on earth.
The Wisdom of God
1 Corinthians 1:20-21
by Alan SherbanA short message concerning the true wisdom of God - that which the world sees as foolishness yet is able to save the souls of men.
Bethlehem Produces the Shepherd Ruler
Matthew 2:1-12
by Alan SherbanGod's purpose of having man rule successfully over the earth will be completed only in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ. Matthew presents this man, Jesus, as the shepherd-ruler from Bethlehem - the greater David.
Immanuel Assumes David's Throne
Matthew 1:18-25
by Alan SherbanFive Reasons Why Jesus is the Messiah, Part 1 of 5: Matthew records five distinct narrative accounts; each of which are vital to his argument of showing how Jesus is the fulfillment of what the Old Testament proclaimed the Messiah would be. This first story defends Jesus as the God-man who is heir to the Throne of David.
Three Truths Concerning the Birth of Christ
Matthew 1:16-17
by Alan SherbanIn his Gospel account, Matthew presents Jesus of Nazareth as God, as man, and as the one whom we all must regard to be the Christ.
God Accomplishes His Purposes
Matthew 1:2-17
by Alan SherbanGod accomplishes all that he intends - not just in spite of our sin and human brokenness, but actually through such means.
God Keeps His Promises
Matthew 1:2-17
by Alan SherbanThis passage holds three generational sections where we see God's chosen people wandering, failing, and hardening. Today, whether we wander, fail, or harden, Christ is gracious and will forgive all who come to him in repentance and faith.
The Long-Expected Jesus
Matthew 1:1
by Alan SherbanJesus is the fulfillment of Scripture, being the Messiah for whom Israel long waited. Matthew introduces this reality by telling us that Jesus makes all things new, that he saves his people, and that he does the will of God as His anointed.
Grace Will Lead Us Home - Part 2
2 Peter 3:18
by Alan SherbanExamining the command of the Apostle Peter for us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Grace Will Lead Us Home - Part 1
1 Peter 5:12
by Alan SherbanPaul opens and closes all his attributed epistles with a hope for his readers to know the grace that is theirs in the Word of God, just as Peter proclaims in his first epistle as well.