Grace Bible Fellowship Sermon Podcast

Matthew 3:13-17 The first time Jesus speaks in this gospel he tells John the baptist to baptize him, "for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness" (Matt 3:15). John had tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized because he recognized that Jesus should be the one to baptize him.  But why was it fitting for Jesus to be baptized? After all, John's baptism was for repentance and Jesus h...

Matthew 3:1-12 Before we meet Jesus in this gospel we are introduced to John the Baptist's ministry of preparation.  John's preaching, baptism, dress, food, and message were remarkable, but even greater was his testimony to Jesus Christ.

Selected Scriptures

Ephesians 5:1-2

Matthew 3:1-2

Matthew 3:1-2 Some people today shy away from preaching repentance, perhaps feeling that a more positive message is needed. If your understanding of the gospel were captured in one word what would that word be? Matthew summarized the message of John and the Lord with ‘repent.’ What is the place of repentance in the good news of the gospel? What are the characteristics of genuine repentance? The do...

Colossians 1:15–20 is one of the high points of Christology (the study of Christ) in all of Scripture. False teachings were creeping into the church and Paul’s answer to these teachings is simple but profound: Christ is enough.

Matthew 2:13–23 The battle between the one born king of the Jews and the then reigning king of the Jews continues in Matthew 2:13–23. Herod tries to kill baby Jesus, forcing the family to move to Egypt. Herod’s evil actions become the means for the Scriptures concerning the Christ to be fulfilled. God protects the child and therefore he protects our salvation. Matthew connects the holy family’s jo...

Matthew 2:1-12 Our response to Jesus Christ determines our eternal destiny. In Matthew chapter two we see three responses to the newborn king that represent the various responses to him throughout the gospel. What do you think of Jesus Christ? Have you responded to his person correctly? These are questions that no one can afford to get wrong. Your eternity is at stake.

Psalm 46 We all face trials and difficulties in life. Jesus himself said, “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33). The question is not, “Will we face difficulties?” The question is, “How will we respond when they come?” In Psalm 46 the sons of Korah invite us to join them as they look above their earthly circumstances to God who is greater than all. God’s presence causes them to wors...

Matthew 1:18–25 In Isaiah 40 the herald of good news is given good news to cry out (Isa 40:1–9). What is this good news? “Behold your God!” (Isa 40:9). God himself is the good news. But because of our sin and because God’s glory is too much for mortal man to behold we needed a saviour. Someone who could deal with our sins and show us God without God’s glory killing us. Matthew 1:18–25 deals with t...

Matthew 1:1–17 How do you respond when you come across a genealogy in your regular Bible reading? It can seem like a meaningless list of names if we don’t understand what the author is doing. Why would Matthew begin his gospel with a list of names leading up to Jesus?  This passage shows us that God’s plan has come to fruition. The Seed of Abraham, the promised son of David, the King, the Messiah,...

Acts 1:1-11 Ever wonder what a local church is called to do? There’s lots of things we could do, but what are we commanded to do? What must we do to be a biblically sound church? What is our first priority? And how do we go about fulfilling that mission?  

1 Peter 1:10-12

John 1:43-47

James 5:19-20

Jonah

Colossians 1:9-14

James 4:13-15

Isaiah

1 Peter 1:6-9

James 5:13-18

John 1:35-42

Colossians 1:3-8