Bon Accord Free Church - Sermons: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

A King for the World to Bow To

Joe Hall — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100

A King for the World to Bow To

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Sunday Evening

Date: 12th April 2026

Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

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A King for the World to Bow To Matthew 28:16-20

A King (v17-18)

For the World (v19)

To Bow To (v20)

What the Tomb Tells Us

Ben Traynor — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100

What the Tomb Tells Us

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Sunday Evening

Date: 5th April 2026

Passage: Matthew 27:57-28:15

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What the Tomb Tells Us Matthew 27:57-28:15

The sealed tomb (27:57-62): … Jesus died and was buried … devotion and opposition

The empty tomb (28:1-15): … Jesus rose from the grave … worship and opposition

So:

Expect opposition to the risen Lord Jesus
Worship the risen Lord Jesus

A King for the World to Crucify

Joe Tough — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A King for the World to Crucify

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Tough

Sunday Evening

Date: 22nd March 2026

Passage: Matthew 27:27-56

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A King for the World to Crucify Matthew 27:27-56

Jesus is…

- Humiliated by his enemies (vs27-31) - Despised by his people (vs32-44) - Forsaken by his God (vs45-50)

So that we can…

- Enter and Live (vs51-55)

‘Let him be crucified’

Donald Smith — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

‘Let him be crucified’

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Sunday Evening

Date: 15th March 2026

Passage: Matthew 27:15-26

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‘Let him be crucified’ Matthew 27:15-26

The fearful and the fickle crucify their king

The righteous takes the place of the unrighteous

On Trial

Donald Smith — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

On Trial

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Sunday Evening

Date: 8th March 2026

Passage: Matthew 26:57-27:14

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On Trial Matthew 26:57-27:14

The sinless Son of God declares his kingship in order to lose his life (26:57-68)

The most dedicated disciple denies his king in order to save his life (26:69-75) How then can the guilty be saved? a. Not through self-recompense (27:1-5) b. Not through self-righteousness (27:6-10) c. By coming to the condemned king (27:11-14)

“Not My Will but Yours Be Done”

Joe Hall — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

“Not My Will but Yours Be Done”

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Sunday Evening

Date: 1st March 2026

Passage: Matthew 26:30-56

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“Not My Will but Yours Be Done”

Christ:

1. Made Promises to those who would Fall (v30-35) 2. Prayed for those who Failed (v36-46) 3. Persevered for those who Fought... then Fled (v47-56)

Giving Up the Giver

Joe Hall — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Giving Up the Giver

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Sunday Evening

Date: 22nd February 2026

Passage: Matthew 26:17-29

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Giving Up the Giver Matthew 26:17-29

Intro: Passover is here, my time is at hand (v17-19) “As they were eating...”

1. The Lord, Given Up (v20-25) 2. The Lamb Gives Himself (v26-29)

'The Cross and the Heart'

Ben Traynor — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

'The Cross and the Heart'

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Sunday Evening

Date: 15th February 2026

Passage: Matthew 26:1-16

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The cross and the heart Matthew 26:1-16

The cross and the high priest’s heart

The cross and the disciples’ heart

The King on His Glorious Throne

Joe Hall — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The King on His Glorious Throne

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th January 2026

Passage: Matthew 25:31-46

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The King on His Glorious Throne Matthew 25:31-46

The King is Coming to Judge (v31-33)

Some will Inherit Eternal Life (v34-40)

Some will Depart into Eternal Punishment (v41-46)

Busy Waiting?

Joe Hall — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Busy Waiting?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 28th December 2025

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30

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Busy Waiting? Matthew 25:14-30

Christ has Put His Riches in Our Hands (v14-15)

Christ will Commend Us for Putting His Riches to Good Use (v16-23)

Christ will Condemn Those who Do Nothing with His Riches (v24-30)

Are you ready to meet the bridegroom?

Joe Tough — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to meet the bridegroom?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Tough

Date: 21st December 2025

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13

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Are you ready to meet the bridegroom? Matthew 25:1-13

The fools are unprepared, while the wise are ready (vs3-5)

The fools assume, while the wise understand (vs6-9)

The wise are welcomed, while the fools are exposed (vs10-13)

How to Live your Days in Light of a Day you Don’t Know

Joe Hall — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

How to Live your Days in Light of a Day you Don’t Know

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 7th December 2025

Passage: Matthew 24:36-51

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How to Live your Days in Light of a Day you Don’t Know Matthew 24:36-51

Noone Knows the Day of Jesus’ Return (v36-41)

Stay Awake for When He Comes (v42-44)

What Will He Find you Doing on That Day? (v45-51)

The End of the Age

Ben Traynor — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The End of the Age

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 30th November 2025

Passage: Matthew 24:1-35

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The End of the Age Matthew 24:1-35

the disciples' questions: when and what are the signs? (v1-3)

When will it arrive: a. Not when the temple is judged (v15-22; 32-34) b .But in a worldwide judgment on the last day (v29-31)

What are the signs... a. Not the labour pains of suffering and gospel advance (v4-14) b. But the coming of Son of Man on the clouds (v30)

How, then, shall we live? a. Not alarmed or lead astray (v6; 23-24) b. But composed and sure of victory (v14; 31)

Christ’s Righteous Wrath

Donald Smith — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Christ’s Righteous Wrath

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 6th July 2025

Passage: Matthew 23:1-39

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Christ’s Righteous Wrath Matthew 23:1-39

Those who Humble themselves will be Exalted (1-12)

Those who Exalt themselves will be Humbled (13-36)

Are you willing to be gathered? (37-39)

Whose Son is the Christ?

Joe Hall — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Whose Son is the Christ?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 29th June 2025

Passage: Matthew 22:41-46

‘Many are Called, Few are Chosen’

Donald Smith — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

‘Many are Called, Few are Chosen’

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 22nd June 2025

Passage: Matthew 22:1-14

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‘Many are Called, Few are Chosen’ Matthew 22:1-14

Two Ways to One Destination a. Public Rebellion (1-7) b. Private Rejection (8-13) A matter of life and death: do you bow before the king? (14)

Under New Management

Joe Hall — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Under New Management

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 15th June 2025

Passage: Matthew 21:33-46

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Under New Management Matthew 21:33-46

The Tenants’ Tale

The Owner’s Goodness (v33)
The Tenants’ Wickedness (v34-36)
The Owner’s Patience (v36-37)
The Son’s Suffering (v38-39)
The Only Right Conclusion (v40-42)

Therefore….

Bearing Fruit? (v42-43)

Being Crushed? (v42, 44-45)

Why Do You Ask?

Joe Hall — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Why Do You Ask?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 8th June 2025

Passage: Matthew 21:23-32

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Why Do You Ask? Matthew 21:23-32

They Can’t Handle the Truth! (v23-27)

They Won’t Do God’s Will (v28-32)

Out with the Old

Joe Hall — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Out with the Old

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 1st June 2025

Passage: Matthew 21:12-22

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Out with the Old Matthew 21:12-22

... Clears out Corruption (v12-13)

Two consequences: a.The Humble gladly come to Him (v14-15) b. The Proud angrily oppose Him (v15-16)

... Spells the End of an Era (v18-22)

Behold Your King

Joe Hall — Sun, 25 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Behold Your King

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 25th May 2025

Passage: Matthew 21:1-11

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Behold Your King Matthew 21:1-11

The Saviour-King is Finally Here (v1-5)

Follow the Crowd (v6-11)

What do you want from Jesus?

Donald Smith — Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

What do you want from Jesus?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 18th May 2025

Passage: Matthew 20:17-34

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What do you want from Jesus? Matthew 20:17-34

Can you see the crown of the King? (17-19)

1. The blind come looking for greatness (20-28) 2. The seeing come looking for mercy (29-34)

Offensive Generosity

Donald Smith — Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Offensive Generosity

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 11th May 2025

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

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Offensive Generosity Matthew 20:1-16

The Gracious God (v.1-7)

The Generous God (v.8-9)

The Grumbling Disciples (v.10-16)

Inheriting Eternal Life

Ben Traynor — Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Inheriting Eternal Life

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 4th May 2025

Passage: Matthew 19:13-30

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Inheriting Eternal Life Matthew 19:13-30

Who inherits eternal life? (v 13-15) a. Those who depend on Jesus

Who does not inherit eternal life? (v 16-24) a. Those who depend on themselves

... so trust Jesus alone and receive eternal life (v 25-30)

“Because of your Hardness of Heart”

Joe Hall — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0100

“Because of your Hardness of Heart”

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 27th April 2025

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12

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“Because of your Hardness of Heart” Matthew 19:1-12

Hard Hearts (v3-9)

Humble Hearts (v10-12)

Forgiven, so Forgive

Joe Hall — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Forgiven, so Forgive

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 13th April 2025

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

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Forgiven, so Forgive Matthew 18:21-35

Forgiven Much? (v21-27)

Forgive Much (v28-35)

Do I have to forgive?
How can I forgive?
Why must I forgive?

Guardrails on the Path of Repentance

Joe Hall — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Guardrails on the Path of Repentance

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 6th April 2025

Passage: Matthew 18:15-20

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Guardrails on the Path of Repentance Matthew 18:15-20

You (v15)

Us (v16-17)

Why?
The Aim
The Alternative
The Authority

Jesus (v18-20)

Don’t Cause the Humble to Stumble

Joe Hall — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Don’t Cause the Humble to Stumble

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 30th March 2025

Passage: Matthew 18:1-14

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Don’t Cause the Humble to Stumble Matthew 18:1-14

A Kingdom of Little Ones (v1-4)

Don’t Cause Little Ones to Stumble! (v5-10a)

For these Little Ones are Loved by a Heavenly Father (v10b-14)

Not Causing Offence

Ben Traynor — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Not Causing Offence

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 23rd March 2025

Passage: Matthew 17:24-27

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Not Causing Offence Matthew 17:24-27

Jesus is God’s Son...

... so, as adopted sons we too have freedom ... but are called, like Jesus, to forsake it for the gospel

Faith like grain of mustard seed..

Joe Tough — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Faith like grain of mustard seed..

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Tough

Date: 16th March 2025

Passage: Matthew 17:14-23

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Faith like grain of mustard seed.. Matthew 17:14-23

A Public Lament... (v14-18)

A Private Question and Answer... (v19-23)

Listen to Him

Joe Hall — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Listen to Him

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 9th March 2025

Passage: Matthew 17:1-13

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Listen to Him Matthew 17:1-13

What they went to See: His Glory (v1-2)

What they were to Hear: His Voice (v3-8)

What they were to Say: Nothing? (v9-13)

Cross before Crown

Ben Traynor — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Cross before Crown

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 2nd March 2025

Passage: Matthew 16:21-28

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Cross before Crown Matthew 16:21-28

Christ's cross before his crown (v21-23; 27-28)

A disciple's cross before their crown... (v24-27) a) ...so, deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus

Christ and His Church

Ben Traynor — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Christ and His Church

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 23rd February 2025

Passage: Matthew 16:13-20

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Christ and His Church Matthew 16:13-20

Who is Jesus?

What is Jesus doing?

Beware!

Donald Smith — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Beware!

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 16th February 2025

Passage: Matthew 16:1-12

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Beware! Matthew 16:1-12

Two Warnings:

To a Faithless Generation: Repent and Believe (1-4)

To Forgetful Disciples: Remember and Beware (5-12)

The Outsiders Welcomed In

Donald Smith — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Outsiders Welcomed In

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 9th February 2025

Passage: Matthew 15:21-39

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The Outsiders Welcomed In Matthew 15:21-39

A Great Faith in a Gracious Saviour (21-28)

A Great Feast from a Generous Saviour (29-39)

Inside Out

Donald Smith — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Inside Out

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 26th January 2025

Passage: Matthew 15:1-20

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Inside Out Matthew 15:1-20

One Wrong Question: A Rejection of the King (v.1-2)

Two Right Answers: a. Live by the Word of God, not the Traditions of Man (v.3-9) b. You are what you Say, not what you Eat (v.10-20)

Jesus to the Rescue

Joe Hall — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus to the Rescue

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 19th January 2025

Passage: Matthew 14:13-36

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Jesus to the Rescue Matthew 14:13-36

King Jesus has come to Exodus-rescue us

Trust Him with your Rescue

Nothing Matters More

Donald Smith — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Nothing Matters More

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 20th October 2024

Passage: Matthew 13:47-58

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Nothing Matters More Matthew 13:47-58

The Kingdom of Heaven is Eternally Significant (47-50)

The Kingdom of Heaven is a Treasure that Needs Sharing (51-52)

The Kingdom of Heaven will always be Rejected by Some (53-58)

The Greatest Treasure of All

Donald Smith — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100

The Greatest Treasure of All

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 13th October 2024

Passage: Matthew 13:44-46

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The Greatest Treasure of All Matthew 13:44-46

Worth more than you can imagine

Worth everything you’ve got

Why So Small?

Joe Hall — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Why So Small?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 6th October 2024

Passage: Matthew 13:31-35

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Why So Small? Matthew 13:31-35

Wait Patiently (v31-33)

Trust Jesus (v34-35)

Why is God’s Kingdom Surrounded by Sin?

Donald Smith — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Why is God’s Kingdom Surrounded by Sin?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 29th September 2024

Passages:

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Why is God’s Kingdom Surrounded by Sin? Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

The Devil is Working (24-25, 36-39)

The Son of Man is Waiting (27-30)

Judgement is Coming (40-43)

Why So Slow?

Joe Hall — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Why So Slow?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 22nd September 2024

Passage: Matthew 13:1-23

Seeing is not Believing

Donald Smith — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Seeing is not Believing

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 15th September 2024

Passage: Matthew 12:38-50

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Seeing is not Believing Matthew 12:38-50

A Solemn Warning (v38-45)

A Warm Welcome (v46-50)

The Kingdom of God vs. The Kingdom of Darkness

Andy Robertson — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

The Kingdom of God vs. The Kingdom of Darkness

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Andy Robertson

Date: 8th September 2024

Passage: Matthew 12:22-37

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The Kingdom of God vs. The Kingdom of Darkness Matthew 12:22-37

An Undeniable Truth: God’s King has come to overthrow evil and Satan (v22-29)

An Important Choice: are you with Him or against Him? (v30-37)

The Gentle King who Brings True Rest

Donald Smith — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

The Gentle King who Brings True Rest

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 1st September 2024

Passage: Matthew 12:1-21

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The Gentle King who Brings True Rest Matthew 12:1-21

The Lord of the Sabbath (1-8)

The King of Compassion (9-14)

The Servant of Justice (15-21)

Come and See

Donald Smith — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Come and See

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 25th August 2024

Passage: Matthew 11:25-30

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Come and See Matthew 11:25-30

A Gracious Revelation (v.25-27)

A Glorious Invitation (v.28-30)

The Times they are A’Changing

Joe Hall — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0100

The Times they are A’Changing

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 18th August 2024

Passage: Matthew 11:2-24

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The Times they are A’Changing Matthew 11:2-24

Say what you See (1): God’s kingdom is here (v2-6)

Say what you See (2): times are changing (v7-15)

Our Survey Says: not what we’re looking for (v16-19)

What they refused to See: the signs of the times (v20-24)

Jesus’ Mission Brings Division

Donald Smith — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Jesus’ Mission Brings Division

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 11th August 2024

Passage: Matthew 10:34-11:1

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Jesus’ Mission Brings Division Matthew 10:34-11:1

Expect Division (10:34-36)

Expect Rejection because of Jesus’ Demand (10:37-39)

Expect Acceptance because of Jesus’ Promise (10:40-11:1)

Jesus’ Mission Brings Persecution

Joe Hall — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Jesus’ Mission Brings Persecution

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 4th August 2024

Passage: Matthew 10:16-33

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Jesus’ Mission Brings Persecution Matthew 10:16-33

You Will be Persecuted (v16-25)

Fear Him, not Them (v26-33)

Jesus’ Mission Gives Freedom

Joe Hall — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Jesus’ Mission Gives Freedom

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 28th July 2024

Passage: Matthew 9:35-10:15

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Jesus’ Mission Gives Freedom Matthew 9:35-10:15

Jesus Sends Us on Mission (9v35-10v8)

Jesus Frees Us for Mission (v7-15)

Sensation, Satan or Son of David?

Joe Hall — Sun, 12 May 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Sensation, Satan or Son of David?

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 12th May 2024

Passage: Matthew 9:18-36

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Sensation, Satan or Son of David? Matthew 9:18-36

Son of David (v18-31)

Sensation (v32-33)

Satan (v34)

... Shepherd (v35-36

Where Kingdoms Collide

Joe Hall — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Where Kingdoms Collide

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 5th May 2024

Passage: Matthew 9:1-17

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Where Kingdoms Collide Matthew 9:1-17

Authority to Forgive Sins?! (v1-8)

Eating with Sinners?! (v9-13)

At the Centre of Spiritual Life (v14-17)

The King in Conflict

Joe Hall — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

The King in Conflict

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 28th April 2024

Passage: Matthew 8:18-34

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The King in Conflict Matthew 8:18-34

Conflict on Home Soil (v19-22)

Conflict at Sea (v23-27)

Conflict in Hostile Territory (v28-34)

Kingdom Come!

Joe Hall — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Kingdom Come!

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 21st April 2024

Passage: Matthew 8:1-17

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Kingdom Come! Matthew 8:1-17

Kingdom Confirmation (v1-4, 14-16)

Kingdom Expectation (v5-13)

The King’s Consummation (v17)

Building on the Rock

Donald Smith — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Building on the Rock

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 10th March 2024

Passage: Matthew 7:21-29

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Building on the Rock Matthew 7:21-29

One House

Two Foundations a. The Rock b. The Sand

A Choice to Make

Donald Smith — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A Choice to Make

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 3rd March 2024

Passage: Matthew 7:13-23

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A Choice to Make Matthew 7:13-23

The Easy Path to Destruction

The Hard Path to Life

Handling the King's Teaching

Joe Hall — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Handling the King's Teaching

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 25th February 2024

Passage: Matthew 7:1-12

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Handling the King's Teaching Matthew 7:1-12

With Others (v1-6)

With God (v7-11)

With Love (v12)

Real Treasure and the Rest

Joe Hall — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Real Treasure and the Rest

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 18th February 2024

Passage: Matthew 6:19-34

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Real Treasure and the Rest Matthew 6:19-34

Where is Your Treasure? (v19-24)

Where is Your Trust? (v25-34)

Hallowed Be My Name

Joe Hall — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Hallowed Be My Name

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 11th February 2024

Passage: Matthew 6:1-18

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Hallowed Be My Name Matthew 6:1-18

Whose Praise are we Living For? (v1)

How Do we Live for our Father’s Praise? (v4 v6, v18)

Oh, How I Love Your Law

Joe Hall — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Oh, How I Love Your Law

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 4th February 2024

Passage: Matthew 5:17-48

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Oh, How I Love Your Law Matthew 5:17-48

Jesus Fulfilled God’s Law

Jesus Gives us a New Heart for God’s Law

Be Who You Are

Joe Hall — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Be Who You Are

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 28th January 2024

Passage: Matthew 5:1-16

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Be Who You Are Matthew 5:1-16

You are the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World (v13,14)

So Be the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World (v13-16)

So that Others might Glorify our Father in Heaven (v16)

Blessed

Joe Hall — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Blessed

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 21st January 2024

Passage: Matthew 5:1-12

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Blessed Matthew 5:1-12

Who is Blessed?

How are we Blessed?

One Who Has Authority

Joe Hall — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

One Who Has Authority

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 7th January 2024

Passage: Matthew 4:23-5:2

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One Who Has Authority Matthew 4:23-5:2

“Speak Lord, for your Servants are Listening:” a. The Pulpit of God b. The Position of a Teacher c. The Prerogative of a King

”Teach Lord, for your People are Following”

The Kingdom of God has Risen over the Valley of Death

Joe Hall — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Kingdom of God has Risen over the Valley of Death

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 19th November 2023

Passage: Matthew 4:12-25

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The Kingdom of God has Risen over the Valley of Death Matthew 4:12-25

See the Dawning Light of the Gospel (v12-17)

Three Things to Do Now it's Daytime (v18-25) a. Follow Him (v20, 22, 25) b. Brings Others In (v19, 23, 24) c. Hope in Him (v23-25)

Re-Writing Our Story

Joe Hall — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Re-Writing Our Story

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 12th November 2023

Passage: Matthew 3:13-4:11

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Re-Writing Our Story Matthew 3:13-4:11

He was Tempted in Every Way (4v1-3)

He was Tempted in a Historic Way (4v1-11)

He Resisted to Make the Way (3v15-17)

For reference: Deuteronomy 8:3, 6:16, 6:13

The Promised Prophet

Donald Smith — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Promised Prophet

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 5th November 2023

Passage: Matthew 3:1-12

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The Promised Prophet Matthew 3:1-12

The Prophet’s Purpose (v1-6)

The Prophet’s Preaching(v1-10)

The Prophet’s promise (v11-12)

For Reference: Malachi 4:5-6; Isaiah 40:6-11; Ezekiel 36:22-32

The Beginning of the End of all the Stories

Joe Hall — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Beginning of the End of all the Stories

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 29th October 2023

Passage: Matthew 2:1-23

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The Beginning of the End of all the Stories Matthew 2:1-23

The Story Retold

The Promise Renewed

The Rescue Begun

Come to Worship the King

Donald Smith — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100

Come to Worship the King

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 22nd October 2023

Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

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Come to Worship the King Matthew 2:1-12

The Advent of the King (v1-2)

Three Responses a. Anger (3, 7-8) b. Apathy (4-6) c. Adoration (9-12)

The Birth of Jesus: A Foretaste of What’s to Come

Donald Smith — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100

The Birth of Jesus: A Foretaste of What’s to Come

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 15th October 2023

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25

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The Birth of Jesus: A Foretaste of What’s to Come Matthew 1:18-25

The Son of God

The Son of David

The Saviour of His People

The Long-Awaited Messiah

Donald Smith — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100

The Long-Awaited Messiah

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 8th October 2023

Passage: Matthew 1:1-17

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The Long-Awaited Messiah Matthew 1:1-17

From the Right Line

For the Lost

At the Right Time

A King for the World to Bow To

Joe Hall — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0100

A King for the World to Bow To

Series: Matthew: A King for the World to Bow To

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 24th September 2023

Passage: Matthew 1:1-28:20

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A King for the World to Bow To Matthew's Gospel

A King to Keep God's Word

A King to Save the Nations

A King to Teach his People