Category Archives: Gospel of Matthew

Today’s Sermon: A Just Man

Posted on December 15, 2013 by jaygresh

A Just Man Matthew 1:18-25 In our modern times, we think of being just as a legal term. Someone who is just practices justice. That reward is given to those who have earned or done well and punishment to those who … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Wear The Right Garment

Posted on November 24, 2013 by jaygresh

WEAR THE RIGHT GARMENT Matthew 22:11-14 In the last of 3 parables where Jesus rebukes the challenge of the Pharisees and scribes as to the source of His authority, there is the story of a king who has invited people … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Thank God, Not Sales

Posted on November 17, 2013 by jaygresh

THANK GOD, NOT SALES Matthew 6:19-24 The Thanksgiving Holiday has at least 3 possible origins. We are all familiar with the story of the pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a feast during the harvest before winter in the Massachusetts Colony. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Our Shared Call To Perfection

Posted on August 4, 2013 by jaygresh

“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 A wonderful word of inspiration from one of my favorite Facebook pages. Our Shared Call To Perfection Matthew 5:48 The pursuit of perfection is being … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Humility to be Carried

Posted on July 21, 2013 by jaygresh

  Humility to be Carried Matthew 18:1-5 One of the most interesting things about early Christian history is that you learn the names of people in the New Testament that the writers don’t give. In this story of Jesus explaining … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: A Response to an Earthly Verdict

Posted on July 14, 2013 by jaygresh

But I say to you, love your enemies …   Matthew 5:42-48 Jesus lived in a society where the lives of non-Romans didn’t account for much. The Jews were forced to live under the puppet administration of Herod who had … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: The Place of Prayer

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jaygresh

But you, when you pray, go to your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6  Today, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Blindness to the Judge

Posted on March 17, 2013 by jaygresh

‘Lord, when did we see you …’ Matthew 25:37, 44       Matthew 25:31-46 Blind to the Judge We all recognize each other. All humans are able to remember certain traits, characteristics, and ways about one another; even after … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Lack of Repentance: A Root of Ruin

Posted on February 10, 2013 by jaygresh

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 This is African-American History Month.  We at Trinty give honor not only to those who have made great contributions to this nation.  We also honor the great saints from … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sermon: Avoiding Deception

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jaygresh

Take heed that no one deceives you Matthew 24:4 Although I am not an Orthodox Christian, I found Robert Arakaki’s article very inspiring and informative.  True discipleship is the best means not to be led astray by false prophets. Avoiding Deception … Continue reading →

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