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Sermons from Matthew

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Thy Will or My Will?

Apr 10, 2022 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 26:26–75 Series: Easter

INVEST | Member Expectations

Jan 2, 2022 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30 Series: Member Expectations

The Mission of Jesus | Matthew 4:12-22

Aug 8, 2021 Preacher: Kyle Canty Scripture: Matthew 4:12–22 Series: Topical

From Promise to Praise

Dec 20, 2020 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 1 Series: Christmas 2020

B L E S S E D

May 17, 2020 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:1–16 Series: Quarantine Online Sermons

What Will You Bring to Him?

Dec 29, 2019 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 2 Series: Christmas At Riverside

Power, Purpose & Presence

Apr 28, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20 Series: Kingdom Come

He Has Risen

Apr 21, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 27:57– 28:15 Series: Kingdom Come

Grace & Judgement

Apr 14, 2019 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 25:1–46 Series: Kingdom Come

Will You Be Ready?

Apr 7, 2019 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 24:1–51 Series: Kingdom Come

Woe

Mar 31, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 23:1–39 Series: Kingdom Come

Knowing Truth

Mar 24, 2019 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 22:15–46 Series: Kingdom Come

Wedding Crashers

Mar 17, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 22:1–14 Series: Kingdom Come

Broken By The Stone

Mar 10, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 21:33–46 Series: Kingdom Come

Change Your Mind & Believe

Mar 3, 2019 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 21:18–32 Series: Kingdom Come

Comfort & Confrontation

Feb 24, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 21:1–17 Series: Kingdom Come

God's Path to Greatness

Feb 17, 2019 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 20:17–34 Series: Kingdom Come

Grace & Grumbling

Feb 10, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 20:1–16 Series: Kingdom Come

What Must I Do?

Feb 3, 2019 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 19:13–30 Series: Kingdom Come

Marriage, Divorce, & Singleness

Jan 27, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 19:1–12 Series: Kingdom Come

Restoration & Forgiveness

Jan 20, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 18:15–35 Series: Kingdom Come

The Greatest

Jan 13, 2019 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 18:1–14 Series: Kingdom Come

Matthew 16:13-20

Dec 9, 2018 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20 Series: Living Scripture

Christmas Trials

Dec 23, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 1:18– 2:18 Series: Come Let Us Adore

Jesus Is Free

Jun 25, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 17:22–27 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is Our Sherpa

Jun 18, 2017 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 17:14–20 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is A Transformer

Jun 11, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 17:1–13 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is Costly

Jun 4, 2017 Preacher: Alex Hanevich Scripture: Matthew 16:21–28 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is A Stone Mason

May 28, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is The Wonderful Counselor

May 21, 2017 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 16:5–12 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is Inclusive

May 7, 2017 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 15:29–39 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is A Dog Lover

Apr 30, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 15:21–28 Series: Jesus Is

Jesus Is A Heart Surgeon

Apr 23, 2017 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 15:1–20 Series: Jesus Is

Willing Vessels

Dec 18, 2016 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Luke 1:26–38, Matthew 1:18–25 Series: Prince of Peace

Walking on Water

Mar 13, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 Series: Parables & Miracles

The Feeding of the 5,000

Mar 6, 2016 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 14:13–21 Series: Parables & Miracles

Herod & John The Baptist

Feb 28, 2016 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 14:1–12 Series: Parables & Miracles

Rejecting Jesus

Feb 21, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:53–58, Matthew 14:34–36 Series: Parables & Miracles

"Are You A Keeper?"

Feb 14, 2016 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 13:47–52 Series: Parables & Miracles

The Treasure & The Pearl

Feb 7, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:44–46 Series: Parables & Miracles

Mustard Seed & Leaven

Jan 31, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:31–35, Psalm 78 Series: Parables & Miracles

Wheat & Weeds

Jan 23, 2016 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 13:24–30, Matthew 13:36–43 Series: Parables & Miracles

Reveal & Conceal

Jan 17, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:10–17, Isaiah 6 Series: Parables & Miracles

The Sower, The Seed & The Soil

Jan 10, 2016 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9, Matthew 13:18–23 Series: Parables & Miracles

Christmas Eve 2015

Dec 24, 2015 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12 Series: Emmanuel... God With Us

Emmanuel: An Unwanted Gift

Dec 20, 2015 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Numbers 14:1–4, Isaiah 7:10–14, Matthew 1:20–23 Series: Emmanuel... God With Us

Emmanuel: Worship & Wisdom

Dec 13, 2015 Preacher: David Edwards Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12 Series: Emmanuel... God With Us

Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves: True Rest

Mar 1, 2015 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 12:1–12:14 Series: Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves

Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves: Fear

Jan 25, 2015 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 10:26–10:33 Series: Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves

Born is the King: Dying to Come Home

Dec 28, 2014 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 2:1–2:12 Series: Christmas 2014

Acts: Chosen to Serve like Jesus

Dec 14, 2014 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 20:17–20:28 Series: Acts: Chosen to Serve

Easter Sunday Service

Apr 20, 2014 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 26:30–26:46 Series: Easter

Pass The Promise

Jan 12, 2014 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 1:1–1:16

Follow: Jesus' Example

Dec 1, 2013 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 9:35–9:38 Series: Follow

Follow: The True Identity of Jesus

Nov 24, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 9:27–9:34 Series: Follow

Follow: In Belief

Nov 17, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 9 Series: Follow

Follow: In Freedom

Nov 3, 2013 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 9:14–9:17 Series: Follow

Follow: In Mercy and Obedience

Oct 27, 2013 Preacher: Guest Speaker Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 9:9–9:13 Series: Follow

Follow: The Greatest Miracle

Oct 20, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 9:9–9:13 Series: Follow

Follow: Beyond Acknowledgement

Oct 14, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 8:28–8:34 Series: Follow

Follow: Respond in Faith

Oct 6, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 8:23–8:27 Series: Follow

Follow: Pursue the Kingdom

Sep 29, 2013 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 8:18–8:22 Series: Follow

Follow: God's Word

Sep 22, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 8:14–8:17 Series: Follow

Follow: Humble Faith

Sep 15, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 8:5–8:13 Series: Follow

Follow: Understanding God's Sovereignty

Sep 8, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 8:1–8:5 Series: Follow

Upside Down Kingdom: A Firm Foundation

May 12, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 7:24–7:29 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Bearing God- Honoring Fruit

May 5, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 7:13–7:29 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Ask, Seek, and Knock

Apr 28, 2013 Preacher: Guest Speaker Scott Jackson Scripture: Matthew 7:7–7:12 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Judging Others

Apr 21, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 7:1–7:6 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Faith vs. Worry

Apr 14, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 6:25–6:34 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Treasure of the Heart

Apr 7, 2013 Preacher: Brian Dobak Scripture: Matthew 6:19–6:24 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Responses to Jesus

Mar 24, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 13:1–13:9 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: How to Pray

Mar 17, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 6:5–6:15 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Where is Your Heart?

Mar 10, 2013 Preacher: Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 6:1–6:18 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Love and Justice

Mar 3, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:43–5:48 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Grace & Truth

Feb 24, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:33–5:42 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Anger, Lust & Divorce

Feb 17, 2013 Preacher: Guest Speaker David Pearson Scripture: Matthew 5:21–5:32 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Jesus Fulfills the Law

Feb 10, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:17–5:20 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Who Are You?

Feb 3, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:13–5:16 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Persecution

Jan 27, 2013 Preacher: Guest Speaker Keith Grant Scripture: Matthew 5:1–5:12 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Baptism Service

Jan 20, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 28:18–28:20 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Mercy

Jan 13, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:7–5:9 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

Upside Down Kingdom: Spiritual Poverty

Jan 6, 2013 Preacher: Ezra Strickhouser Scripture: Matthew 5:1–5:11 Series: Upside Down Kingdom

I Am Second: Matthew 4:23-5:2

Oct 3, 2010 Preacher: Gibson Largent Scripture: Matthew 4:23–5:2 Series: I Am Second

I Am Second: Matthew 19:16-26

Sep 20, 2010 Preacher: Aaron Harvie Scripture: Matthew 19:16–19:26 Series: I Am Second

I Am Second: Matthew 9:9-13

Sep 12, 2010 Preacher: Gibson Largent Scripture: Matthew 9:9–9:13 Series: I Am Second

Matthew 14:22-33

Jul 18, 2010 Preacher: Guest Speaker Bob Schuman Scripture: Matthew 14:22–14:33 Series: Topical