Matthew: A Better King. A Better Kingdom. - Fellowship Church Louisville

A Mountain of Pride: Edom's End

July 21, 2024 • Bobby Parker • Obadiah 1–4

This sibling rivalry got way out of hand. Learn about the disastrous consequences of Edom's pride and the certainty of God's justice.

The King and Sinners

July 14, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 9:9–13

Jesus came not to call the righteous, but sinners (like me and you).

The King and the Demons

June 30, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:28–34

“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” (CS Lewis) This story takes us between those two ditches by calling us to be aware of the enemy and his schemes, and to be in awe of the Son of God, who came to “destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)

The King and The Great Storm

June 2, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:23–27

"What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?" He is Yahweh, and He is with us in every storm we face.

The King and The Terms of Discipleship

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:18–22

Is Jesus enough?

The King, the Woman, and Many More

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:14–17

Matthew draws our attention to Jesus' interaction with Peter's mother-in-law, as well as many who are oppressed by demons and sick. What does this section add to the portrait of the person and work of Christ that Matthew is painting for us? And how should we respond?

The King and the Centurion

May 5, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:5–13

After showing us Jesus' compassion for an outcast, Matthew now highlights Jesus' care for an oppressor. How does the Centurion's faith and Jesus' response shape our view of the King and His kingdom?

The King and the Leper

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Scott Allen • Matthew 8:1–4

After His authoritative teaching in the sermon on the mount, King Jesus now displays His authority through many miracles. First up? A leper who is cleansed physically, socially, religiously, spiritually, and eschatologically.