Northway Church Sermons

The Preaching of the King: One Rule, Two Paths

In this message, Jesus will begin the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount by looking at the first of 4 sets of choices concerning His Kingdom. In doing so, we'll consider two paths that are presented before us, that we might seek to enter the one Jesus Has provided, that leads to new and everlasting life.

 

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

The Preaching of the King: Asking God

In this message, we will look at Jesus's invitation for us to be persistent in our relationship with God, focusing on our need to need God and the confidence that God will only give us good things.

 

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

The Preaching of the King: Judging & Discerning

In this message, we’ll look at the role the Christian is to play in making judgments on the character and conduct of others lives. In doing so, we'll also be cautioned against various forms of blind hypocrisy that can exist in our own lives.

 

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Loosening the Pangs of Death

In this message, we'll look back at the very first Easter sermon ever preached. In his sermon Peter declares the glorious news that we have been given; a salvation authenticated by God in the life of Jesus, architected by God in the death of Jesus, and accomplished by God through the resurrection of Jesus!

 

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

The Preaching of the King: Eternal Treasures & Earthly Anxieties

In this message, Jesus will speak to the issue that seeks to cause most of the worry in our lives. Instead of our worry he offers up better currency for us to invest and rest in.

 

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

The Preaching of the King: Praying & Fasting

In this message, Jesus will address the last of three areas of practical worship where we are prone to seek the applause of man: that of praying and fasting. In contrast to the glory-seeking practices of the Pharisees & Gentiles, Jesus will show us a better way to pray and fast: in secret, out of the desire for intimacy with God and dependence upon His Kingdom purposes.

 

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

The Preaching of the King: Giving

In this message, Jesus will begin addressing the first of three areas of practical worship where we are prone to seek the applause of man: that of giving to the needy. In contrast to the glory-seeking practices of the Pharisees, Jesus will show us a better way to give: out of the abundance of grace given to us by God, leveraged for His glory and the good of others.

 

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

The Preaching of the King: Retaliation & Loving Enemies

In this message, Jesus will address how we see and respond to those who seek to take from us or cause us harm.

 

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

The Preaching of the King: Divorce & Oaths

In this message, Jesus will address two additional issues from God's law that the Scribes and Pharisees had twisted and found means to avoid keeping: that of marriage/divorce and promise-keeping. Jesus will show the true intent of these laws, in such a way that drives us to Him for His mercy, forgiveness, and righteousness.

 

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-37

The Preaching of the King: Anger & Lust

In this message, Jesus will begin addressing the first two of six areas in God's law that the Pharisees and Scribes had twisted into a means of external righteousness: that of murder & adultery. Jesus will show the true root of unrighteousness behind those sins, that exists in all of our hearts: that of anger & lust. In doing so, He will point us to Himself, as our only means of forgiveness and true righteousness.

 

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30