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When Jesus encounters Matthew, a despised tax collector, we see a powerful example of how God views us versus how the world labels us. Matthew's story reveals important truths about identity, purpose, and the transformative power of following Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector - one of the most hated professions in Jesus' day. Tax collectors were seen as sellouts who collaborated with the Roman op...

This week's sermon focuses on Matthew's transformation from a despised tax collector to a valued disciple of Jesus, using his story to illustrate the power of paradigm shifts and identity in Christ. Pastor Bill emphasizes how Jesus saw beyond Matthew's occupation and reputation to recognize him as a 'gift of God,' demonstrating how God can transform lives when we embrace our true identity in Him. ...

Jesus came down from the mountainside after delivering the Sermon on the Mount, and what followed was a powerful demonstration of putting His teachings into action. The transition from learning about God's kingdom to actually living it out is what transforms our faith from mere knowledge into life-changing power. When Jesus finished teaching the Beatitudes and other principles in His famous sermon...

This sermon focuses on transitioning from learning about God's kingdom to actively applying its principles in our lives. The pastor uses the story of Jesus healing a leper from Matthew 8:1-4 to illustrate how we should move from being mere hearers of the Word to doers. He emphasizes that God is still willing and able to perform miracles today, and that we need to know God's heart and nature to tru...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity: judgment. The word "judge" or its variations appears over 700 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in our spiritual journey. But what does Jesus really mean when He says, "Do not judge"? In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus says:"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge o...