Knollwood Baptist Church

Who is Jesus? Matthew 14 answers that question in unmistakable ways. As opposition to Jesus intensifies through the death of John the Baptist, Jesus reveals himself as the compassionate Shepherd who feeds the multitudes and the sovereign Lord who walks upon the sea. This message explores how every scene in Matthew 14 points to the same conclusion: Rejection does not change the identity of Jesus th...

What is the kingdom of heaven really worth? Jesus tells four powerful parables that force us to answer one of life’s most important questions: What do you treasure most? In Matthew 13:44–58, we discover that God’s kingdom is worth giving up everything because its greatest treasure is not merely forgiveness, eternal life, or heaven itself—it is Jesus Christ . This passage also warns us that not eve...

Why does evil still remain if Jesus has established His kingdom? In this message from Matthew 13:24–43, Jesus explains that the presence of evil does not mean the King has lost control. Through the parables of the wheat and weeds, the mustard seed, and the leaven, Jesus reveals that His kingdom is already present, continues to grow despite appearances, and will ultimately triumph. This passage enc...

Why do some people hear the gospel and reject it while others receive it and bear fruit? In Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and reveals that the difference is not in the seed but in the soil. Through this parable, Jesus explains why some reject Him, why others follow Him, why the kingdom appears hidden to some, and why fruit distinguishes true disciples. This sermon examines...

Can you really be neutral about Jesus? In Matthew 12:22–32, Jesus reveals Himself as the King who overpowers Satan and brings the kingdom of God. Yet even in the face of clear evidence, the Pharisees refuse to believe. This passage challenges us to examine our own hearts. Jesus does not allow for neutrality—each of us is either with Him or against Him. This sermon explores the authority of Christ,...

What if something God meant for rest has become a burden? In this passage, Jesus confronts how the Sabbath was twisted into something heavy and reveals its true purpose. As Lord of the Sabbath, He shows that real rest isn’t found in rules or performance—but in Him. Big Idea: Jesus’ rest reshapes kingdom citizens to reflect their King. Come and see how resting in Christ produces lives marked by mer...

Jesus invites the weary to come to Him—but why do we resist? This message explores how pride keeps us striving, how God reveals Himself through Christ, and how true rest is found not in doing more—but in coming to Jesus.

The resurrection of Jesus offers more than inspiration—it gives a living hope that cannot fade. In 1 Peter 1:3–5, we see how this hope anchors our lives today and secures our future forever.

Jesus’ strongest warnings are not directed at His enemies—but at those who were closest to Him. In this sermon on Matthew 11:20–24, we explore the “merciful woes” Jesus pronounces over cities that had seen His miracles and heard His message, yet refused to repent. This passage reminds us that: Hearing is not repenting Familiarity is not faith Proximity to Jesus does not equal relationship with Him...

📖 Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19 📍 Knollwood Baptist Church | London, Ontario 🎙️ Preacher: Pastor Matt 🏷️ Series: A King and A Kingdom: The Gospel of Jesus According to Matthew

In Matthew 10, Jesus sends out His disciples to proclaim the kingdom of heaven. As He sends them, He prepares them for both the privilege and the cost of following Him. This passage reminds us that Jesus calls His people, sends them into a broken world, prepares them for hardship, and demands our ultimate allegiance.

In Matthew 8:28–34, Jesus confronts evil directly — and evil obeys. Demons recognize His identity and submit to His authority with a single word. Yet when the townspeople witness His power and the transformation He brings, they beg Him to leave. Why? Because Jesus’ authority can threaten what we value most. This sermon explores the sobering reality that it is possible to see Jesus’ power and still...

When control is stripped away, fear rises. In Matthew 8:23–27, Jesus calms the storm and reveals His authority over creation. Learn how we can rest in the storm because the King reigns over it.

In Matthew 8:18–22, Jesus makes clear that following Him comes at a cost. The Christian life is not about comfort or convenience but about wholehearted devotion. Two men approach Jesus — one overly confident, the other hesitant — and both are confronted with the same truth: Christ demands first place.

Matthew 8:14–17 shows us that Jesus has complete authority over sickness, demons, and the brokenness sin has brought into the world. But these healings are not the end of the story—they point us to something greater. In this sermon, we see how Jesus’ compassion and authority are fulfilled at the cross, where he bore our sin, and how these miracles serve as a foretaste of the final healing still to...

What does it mean to truly trust Jesus? In Matthew 8:5–13, Jesus marvels at the faith of a Roman centurion who rests completely in Christ’s authority. This sermon explores faith as submission, warns against presumption, and invites us to rest in Jesus’ finished work.

Jesus’ authority is not just heard—it is seen. In Matthew 8:1–4, Jesus heals a leper, showing that His word has the power to cleanse, restore, and make new. This passage calls us to trust, submit to, and rest in Christ’s true authority.

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by calling His listeners to respond. In Matthew 7:1–29, He warns against judgmentalism, false prophets, and empty professions of faith, while pointing us to the narrow way that leads to life. By God’s grace, true disciples hear Jesus’ words and put them into practice, building their lives on the only foundation that will stand.

Why do we worry? In Matthew 6:19–34, Jesus shows that anxiety is often rooted in misplaced trust and divided loyalties. In this sermon, we learn how treasuring Christ as King and seeking His kingdom first frees us from worry and anchors our hearts in God’s faithful care.

In Matthew 6:1–18, Jesus challenges His disciples to examine their motives. This sermon explores how kingdom righteousness flows from a desire to please God rather than gain human approval, pointing us to a Father who sees in secret and rewards His children by grace.

Jesus calls His disciples to love their enemies—not because it’s easy, but because it reflects the grace we have received in Christ. From Matthew 5:43–48, this sermon explores how Father-shaped love distinguishes God’s people in a world marked by conditional love.

In Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus calls his followers to lay down retaliation and live with generosity. Because our honour is secure in Christ and our defence rests with God, kingdom citizens are free to respond to injustice with trust rather than payback.