Jesus is Lord (Matthew 12:1-21)
Jesus confronts the Pharisees on their misunderstanding and misapplication of the Sabbath - they fail to see Christ as who He is - the Lord of all.

Jesus confronts the Pharisees on their misunderstanding and misapplication of the Sabbath - they fail to see Christ as who He is - the Lord of all.
We come to a new section leading us to the next great discourse with the parables of the kingdom. Here in chapter 11, we begin to see the different responses to the Gospel of the Kingdom and to its King.
Jesus continues instructing His disciples as they prepare to take the gospel of the kingdom forth.
Jesus commissions the twelve apostles and we have the privilege of learning of the first part of Jesus' ordination sermon for them as he sends them.
Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost - He is the Great Shepherd of the Sheep who seeks out His own.
We continue with our study of Matthew with the last set of three miracle stories evidencing who Jesus is and that the Kingdom has come with His coming.
Jesus makes the lame walk - but that's not the greatest thing - He forgives sin!
There is, indeed, a cost to discipleship. Yet, it is, indeed, worth it. Through Jesus' teaching concerning discipleship and these following miracles, we see that while following Jesus doesn't promise temporary ease, it is surely worth it due to the One we follow.
The Rev. Stephen Atkinson, Director of Christian Witness to Israel, preaches from Romans 14 in a wonderful sermon reminding us of our purpose and the wonder of Christ.
We continue our study in Matthew moving from the Sermon on the Mount with words of authority to the beginning of Jesus' miracles and His works of authority.
While our study in Matthew will continue, we'll finish the sermon on the mount this morning with four wise and loving warnings from Jesus.
We continue our study in Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus instructs us in kingdom living - walking in wisdom, asking in confidence, and thinking of others.
Chris Miller continues our study in Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.
Chris Miller returns to the pulpit to continue our study in Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.
Jake Allen continues our study of Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.
Brandon VanMarel continues our series in Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.
Matthew records the first of Jesus' five great discourses here with the Sermon on the Mount containing what we call The Beautitudes.
Jesus accomplished what Adam did not, which Israel did not, and which we do not. This passage puts on display the active obedience of Christ. He not only serves as the perfect example in resisting temptation, but He resists temptation for us.
Jesus begins his public ministry and calls his first disciples.
All three persons of the Godhead are present and active at the baptism of Jesus. This passage is not only about the commissioning of Jesus for His mission but also about the doctrine of the Trinity.