In this series, we’ll walk through the Gospel of Matthew and see Jesus fulfill God’s promises to save humanity and bring His kingdom to earth. We’ll also discover through Jesus’ teachings what the kingdom of God is like, how we can live in it, and why it’s so much better than anything this world has to offer us.
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In part one of this special Christmas series, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from Matthew 1:1-17 as we look at the genealogy of Jesus and explore the question “What if God was one of us?”
In week two of this special Christmas series, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from through Matthew 1:18-25 and 2:13-23 as we learn what it looks like to trust and obey God when things don’t make sense and how God can use your faithfulness to change the world.
In week three of this special Christmas series, we read through Matthew 2:1-12 as Pastor Doug Sauder shows us how the wise men came to see Jesus and brought Him three special gifts. Discover why Jesus is a greater kind of King than the world has ever seen and how we can surrender and serve the King!
Kicking off part two of the Gospel of Matthew, we read through Matthew 3. In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder explores how John the Baptist paved the way and prepared the people for the coming of the kingdom of God. We also discover the power of repentance and what happens when we embrace the identity God’s gives us!
In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder will take us through Matthew 4 and the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by Satan. Together, we’ll learn how to overcome the attacks of the enemy through the power of the Word of God.
Continuing our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Chris Baselice explores Matthew 5:1-12 as we begin to examine Jesus’ most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount. Learn where true happiness comes from in God’s kingdom through this study of the Beatitudes.
It’s Global Weekend! In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us what it means to be salt and light in our community and across the world as we hear how the Lord is working through missionaries in different countries. We also learn how we can be part of the work!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Stephan Tchividjian takes us through Matthew 5:17-48 as we see Jesus flip everything we thought we knew upside down. Discover what the kingdom of God truly looks like and how we can walk in it together.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message we’ll dive into Matthew 6:1-18 as Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us the what, why, and how of praying, fasting, and giving.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 6:19-34. In this message, we’ll examine what has mastery in our lives, what our vision is like, and where our treasure truly lies. Learn to trust God with your time, talent, treasure, and ultimately with your life while not giving in to worry and anxiety.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 7. In this message, we examine Jesus’ statement about judging others, learn the difference between what’s true and false regarding the way of Jesus and the teaching of Jesus, and what happens when we build our lives in the way of His teaching!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message dive into Matthew 8:1-22 and see the healing power of Jesus at work through various miraculous encounters. Learn about the role our faith actually plays in the work of God as we unpack a healthy and biblically faithful understanding of healing.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Duane Roberts explores the question, “Who is this man?” as we dive into Matthew 8:23-9:8. Learn about the power of Jesus to calm both external and internal storms and what can happen when we bring people to Him!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, we dive into Matthew 9:9-38 as Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us why we can’t mix our old way of living and thinking with our new life in Christ. We’ll also discover why Jesus wants to do a new thing in our lives and how we can pursue it!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, we’ll dive into Matthew 10. On this special Palm Sunday weekend, Pastor Chris Baselice from our Plantation campus outlines the mission of Jesus. Discover why this mission is so important, what it requires, what it will cost you, and most importantly what awaits you on the other side of it!
Have you ever experienced doubt? You’re not alone! Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 11:1-24. In our time together, we’ll discover how to walk through doubt in a healthy, biblical way and learn what Jesus can do with your doubt!
Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, this weekend we’ll dive in to Matthew 11:25-12:21 as Pastor Doug Sauder explores the importance of rest, how to rest well according to the Bible, how to guard your soul, and what it means to rest in Jesus.
What is spiritual warfare? How do we fight it? Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 12:22-50. Together, we’ll learn the difference between demonic possession and oppression, how to break free from the things that hold us down, and the power of intercessory prayer.
Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Duane Roberts teaches from Matthew 13:1-30 and 36-43. Together, we’ll explore one of the most powerful parables Jesus ever told: the Parable of the Sower and the Seeds.
Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 13:31-58. Together, we’ll explore several parables told by Jesus and their meaning, learn why He spoke in parables, and discover how to apply these powerful stories into our lives.
Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from Matthew 14:13-36. In this special Mother’s Day message, we examine one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus—the feeding of the 5,000—and discover the beauty and impact of love, obedience, and faith!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message we look at Matthew 15 as Pastor Duane Roberts examine three different interactions with Jesus: the Pharisees, a Canaanite woman, and a hungry crowd of people who weren’t believers. Discover how the Lord calls us to interact with those around us, even if it means breaking traditions and comfort zones.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 16 as we see Jesus share about different signs and warnings regarding the kingdom of God.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message we’ll study Matthew 17 as Pastor Stephan Tchividjian unpacks one of the most unique events in the Gospels: the transfiguration of Jesus. What does it mean and why did it happen?
In this message, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran unpacks Matthew 18 as we learn what it means to be great in God’s kingdom. Discover the power of childlike faith, the eternal value of serving others with our lives, how to deal with sin in our lives and the church, and the passion with which our Father pursues us!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Chris Baselice unpacks Matthew 19. In this message, we explore Jesus’ teaching on marriage and divorce as well as the true cost of following Him.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks Matthew 20 as Jesus teaches a powerful parable, heals two blind men, and explains how one becomes truly great in His kingdom!
Kicking off part five of the Matthew series, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks Matthew 21:1-27. In this message, we’ll see Jesus ride into Jerusalem just days before His crucifixion. Together, we’ll learn what it means to be a citizen and ambassador of God’s kingdom in this fallen world and how to do so like Jesus did!
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 21:28-22:14. In this message, we see Jesus share three different parables regarding entry into God’s kingdom, judgment, and why we must be ready for His return at all times.
Continuing with our study through Matthew, special guest Alan Platt unpacks Matthew 22:15-46 as we see Jesus interact with various groups who came to challenge Him with questions. Watch and learn how to deal with difficult questions, skeptics, and those who are hostile toward Christianity in a Christ-like way.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 23. In this message, we’ll read through some very harsh warnings and “woes” from Jesus regarding hypocrisy.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Duane Roberts takes us through Matthew 25:1-30 as we discover the importance of being focused on the mission of the gospel and living each moment as if Jesus’ return was imminent.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message special guest Pastor David Guzik unpacks Matthew 24 as Jesus tells His disciples about the end times. Discover what it means to be ready for the end as we unpack Jesus’ prophetic words and warnings.
Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, this message takes us through Matthew 26 as Pastor Doug Sauder explores the significance of Jesus’ anointing in Bethany, the plot to kill Jesus, the last supper, and Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest, and His trial.
In this message, we’ll study Matthew 27:1-56 as Pastor Chris Baselice walks us through the events of the cross from the end of Jesus’ trial to His death.
This special message serves as both the conclusion of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew and as week one of our two-part Vision Weekends. Hear from Pastor Doug Sauder as he shares stories and testimonies about all God has been doing over the last year and how He’s called us to continue to take up the call of Matthew 28:19-20 to “make disciples.”