MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons

In Ephesians 4:11-16, Paul reminds us that the church is called to “equip one another.” God has given every believer unique gifts to build up His body into unity and maturity, so that we may stand firm in truth, speak in love, and see each part working properly. This is not just the work of pastors, but the call of every follower of Christ—because a healthy church is one where every disciple is equipped and equipping others with the Gospel.

1 Corinthians 10:16–17 reminds us that communion is not a mere ritual but a sacred fellowship with Christ and His church. At the Lord’s Table, believers participate in the blood and body of Christ, finding grace, satisfaction, and unity with one another. It is also a refuge from idolatry, calling us to turn away from the world’s false promises and rest in Christ alone. Ultimately, communion points us forward with assurance, declaring the Lord’s death until He comes and reminding us of the eternal fellowship that awaits in His presence.

Matthew 22:41–46 highlights Jesus’ identity as both the Son of David and the Lord of all, fully human and fully divine. By pointing to Psalm 110, Jesus silences the Pharisees and reveals His person, position, and power—showing He reigns at the Father’s right hand, interceding for His people, preparing their eternal home, and ruling until every enemy is under His feet. In a world full of uncertainty, division, and turmoil, believers can rest confidently in the unchanging truth that Christ is sovereign, victorious, and strong enough to bring His people safely home.

In Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus summarizes the Law and Prophets by teaching that the greatest command is to love God and the second is to love others. It challenges listeners to examine the motivations behind their obedience—whether out of love, duty, fear, or pride—and highlights that true faith flows from a heart wholly devoted to God. Loving God supremely shapes our ability to love others rightly, and all other commands flow from these two foundational principles. While humans cannot perfectly fulfill these commands, the good news is that Christ has obeyed perfectly on our behalf, empowering us by His Spirit to grow in love and obedience.

Matthew 22:23–33 highlights the Christian’s sure hope in the resurrection of the dead. Jesus silences the Sadducees by affirming that Scripture and the power of God guarantee eternal life, showing that earthly institutions like marriage were always temporary shadows pointing to something greater. The resurrection is the ultimate realization of our faith, the anchor of Christian hope, and the certain victory of Christ over death.

In Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus teaches that just as Caesar is entitled to what bears his image, we owe our lives fully to God, the ultimate authority. While He affirms the government’s right to collect taxes, His main point is that everything that bears God’s image—our lives, hearts, and resources—belongs to Him. The Pharisees admired His wisdom but refused to submit, warning us not to make the same mistake. True discipleship means surrendering all of ourselves to God, acknowledging His authority over every area of life.

The parable of the wedding feast illustrates that while everyone is invited to God’s Kingdom, not all accept the invitation or respond rightly. Some reject it out of indifference, distraction, or hostility, while others try to rely on their own righteousness rather than receiving Christ’s. True entrance into the Kingdom comes only through repentance and trusting in the righteousness freely given by God.

In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells the Parable of the Tenants, pronouncing judgment on Israel’s leaders for rejecting God’s prophets and ultimately His Son. Drawing from Isaiah 5 and Psalm 118, He reveals Himself as the Cornerstone—crushing those who reject Him and securing those who trust in Him. The kingdom is taken from the unfruitful and given to a people producing its fruit, showing that salvation is found in Christ alone. The question remains for every hearer: What will you do with Christ?

When religion refuses to repent, it becomes a hollow pursuit of outward righteousness—more concerned with keeping appearances than walking in truth. Jesus exposed the hearts of the chief priests and elders, showing they were uninterested in truth, feared man more than God, and used religion to avoid repentance. Like the second son in the parable, they said the right things but failed to do the Father’s will. But even the tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom ahead of them—not because of their past, but because they repented and believed.

God’s Word speaks clearly to our fears: “Fear not, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10) and “Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6). In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are called to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, leaning not on our own understanding but acknowledging Him in all our ways. These truths remind us that peace is found not in avoiding hardship, but in drawing near to the God who sustains, protects, and guides His people. When fear rises, the Bible calls us to respond with trust, prayer, and the confident hope that God is always with us.