MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons

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.

In this sermon, we will explore Psalm 16 and discover the deep trust believers can have in Jesus. Through this Messianic Psalm, we will see how David’s words emphasize the honor of salvation and encourage believers to find refuge, peace, and joy in Christ. Let’s discover how the Lord provides fullness of joy.

We all have sins we keep returning to, patterns we hate but can’t seem to break. Drawing from Proverbs 26:11 and powerful truths throughout Scripture, this sermon exposes the lies the world tells us about sin, uncovers its roots, and shows how God’s grace not only forgives but empowers us to walk in freedom. Through confession, community, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel, we can break the cycle of habitual sin and live as a new creation in Christ.

David's words in Psalm 32 reveal the heavy burden of unconfessed sin and the incredible relief and joy that follow when we open our hearts to God’s mercy. Far from being a source of shame, confession becomes a doorway to freedom, healing, and restored relationship with the Lord. Let's discover how God's forgiveness transforms guilt into gladness and why living transparently before Him brings lasting peace