Doxology Church

Jesus recognizes that the pharisees are living hypocritically by how they want to be perceived and how they are treating others. The antidote to hypocritical living is repentance and grace. Steve Reed (11.24.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 23

Kyle Green (11.17.24) | From Rebellion to Redemption | Deuteronomy 21:18-23

Steve Reed (11.10.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 22:34-45

In His famous exchange with the Sadducees in Matthew 22:23-33 about the resurrection, Jesus speaks not only to the nature of eternity but to the very nature of human meaning. In this sermon, Pastor Steve Reed discusses the Sadducees’ view of human meaning, what Jesus offers instead, and why Jesus’ definition of the meaningful human life – from now on into forever – is so beautiful. Steve Reed (11....

Jesus invites his people to be “one” as He and The Father are one. This invitation is both a formal and informal call for unity within the church to reveal to the world that Jesus has come, died for the sins of the world, rose again from the dead, and will come again one day to bring the Family of God around His eternal table. Adam Wilson (10.27.24) | Doxology Church | John 17:20-23

Many people treat politics like a religion, aligning more with political parties than with Jesus. In Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus teaches us to honor the government, which is a means through which God provides for His people, while reserving our full allegiance for God alone. This message challenges both the apathetic, who undervalue politics, and the overly political, who give it too much importance....

Being a Christian means anticipating the joy of the kingdom of heaven, depicted by Jesus as a lavish wedding feast in Matthew 22:1-15. While following Jesus may require sacrificing certain desires, believers are assured that the future joy will far surpass current experiences. The parable illustrates that everyone, regardless of background or past, is invited to God's kingdom, emphasizing the impo...

As Jesus spends His final days in Jerusalem, a question hangs over everything He says and does: “Who is this?” In Matthew 21:23-46, Jesus answers this question. He reveals Himself as the authority for His kingdom, an authority that is absolute, meets us at our lowest conditions, and changes the very basis of our lives. The reality of Jesus’ authority confronts our desire for power, and shows Jesus...

We don’t like hypocrisy, and neither does Jesus. Pastor Geoff Peck of Portico Church explains this message in the text of Matthew 21:12-22. Jesus opposes hypocrisy: the hypocrisy of a false tree and the hypocrisy of a false temple, both of them showing the dishonest appearance of fruitfulness. But thanks to the Gospel there’s hope even for hypocrites to live fruitfully, because the hypocrisy has b...

Living in a time where there is no shortage of information, it is easy to fall into the trap of false teaching that can lead us away from the truths in God’s word. As Christians, we need to be on guard against false teachers, as who we listen to has a significant impact on our lives . In the Second letter of John, we are urged to be anchored and firmly grounded in truth to avoid being subtly decei...

Paul prays for his readers in Ephesians 3:14-21 that they be rooted and grounded in Christ’s love. The Christian faith depends on comprehending just how much Jesus loves us rather than proving how much we love Him, and a primary means of understanding that love is the intimacy found in prayer. In this sermon about prayer’s power, we consider two results of a rich prayer life: that prayer brings yo...

Prayer is an integral part of spiritual growth, and while many desire to make it a part of their daily routine, they may find themselves wondering, 'How do I actually pray?' In this sermon, we learn from Hannah's story in 1 Samuel 1:1-11 how to pray by Pausing, Reflecting, Asking, and Yielding. Steve Reed (9.8.24) | Formation | 1 Samuel 1:1-11

“In a culture fixated on changing the world, Psalm 1 teaches that transformation starts with Jesus changing the world inside of us. The nature of that transformation is rooted in the biblical metaphor that human beings are “trees” – living, seasonal, complex beings that need to connect to a source of life and power outside themselves to survive and thrive. That source is the stream of Living Water...

How should we respond when it seems like God has turned a blind eye to the injustice around us, and the wicked appear to get away with oppressing the poor and vulnerable? Psalm 10 reminds us that God has not abandoned the poor and needy and we can remain confident in His justice. Geoff Peck (8.25.24) | Doxology Church | Psalm 110

As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the question on everyone's mind is "who is He?" That same question is essential to knowing God and likewise, knowing ourselves. Paul Jeon (8.18.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 21:1-11

In a time when we are constantly bombarded with news of everything going wrong in the world, it’s no surprise that many people feel depressed and hopeless. We often turn to various forms of escapism to momentarily distract ourselves from the chaos around us. Yet, even when it seems like everything is crumbling, Jesus promises that a great life awaits anyone who follows Him. In this sermon, we expl...

In this sermon, we learn that entitlement makes us blind to God’s generosity, leading us to believe that God owes us something. As Christians, we ought to reflect on how we respond when we find ourselves feeling entitled and blind to God's generosity. We should seek to be more like the one-hour laborers rather than the all-day laborers in Matthew 20:1-16.  Steve Reed (8.4.24) | Better Kingdom...

There is no shortage of self-help resources available to us, many of which encourage us to 'look within' for the power and ability to accomplish anything. We have been conditioned to be self-reliant and independent, to the point that many would balk at the idea of being dependent, even on God. This is why some might find Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19:13-30 offensive. In this sermon, we explore why...

Single people in the church often feel pressure, whether self-imposed or from those around them, to get into a relationship or be married. While marriage is a good thing to be desired, we should not ignore the role single people play in the flourishing of the church. In this sermon, we look at what Jesus says about singleness and how both single and married people can help the church flourish. Kyl...

In Matthew 19:1-11, the Pharisees question Jesus on whether it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus’ response is so challenging that his disciples remark that it might be better not to marry. However, at the heart of it, we see that Jesus’ response aims to make things more beautiful. In this sermon, we explore this difficult passage by examining the context, content, and consequences. St...

When Peter asks Jesus how many times we should forgive those who wrong us, Jesus responds by not putting a limit on the number of times. He follows with a parable illustrating the forgiveness we have received from God, teaching us that because we have been forgiven without limit, we too ought to forgive those who sin against us without limit. Steve Reed (7.7.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Mat...

In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus encourages his followers to not shy away from difficult conversations with a fellow believer when they are at fault. While it is common for most people to avoid uncomfortable discussions, it is through these conversations that God changes us. Steve Reed (6.30.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 18:15-20

In Matthew 18, the disciples ask Jesus who the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is. In what seems like an odd response, Jesus tells them to become like children. In this sermon, we explore why Jesus responds this way and what his response means for Christians. Shin Lee (6.23.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 18:1-14

As children of God, we enjoy immense freedom. However, there are times when we have to intentionally limit our freedom by laying down our rights in order to love others well. Jesus models this for us in Matthew 17:22-27 when he pays the temple tax even though he didn’t have to. Steve Reed (6.16.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 17:22-27

Our contemporary culture often diminishes the significance of friendship, placing the entire burden of intimacy and fulfillment on romantic relationships while neglecting to prioritize friendships. Yet by minimizing the importance of friendship, we make ourselves less like God. Steve Reed (6.2.24) | Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom | Proverbs 18:24