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Matthew's Gospel

Explore Matthew's biography of Jesus through our talks

Sunday Live Service

December 22, 2024 • Peter Grainger • Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 2:1–7

Matthew 1:18-25 highlights the central theme of God with us, exploring the significance of the virgin birth, the prophecy fulfilment, Joseph’s obedience, and the life-changing implications of Jesus being Immanuel. The discussion questions encourage reflection on how this passage applies to our personal faith and obedience. "Jesus wasn't born in a stable". Look behind the traditions and explore the true story of Christmas and its message of hope for everyone

Sunday Live Service

December 15, 2024 • Matt Round

Join us for a heartwarming Christmas Carol Service as we celebrate the joy and spirit of the season! We will be gathering on December 15th for two special services: 10:30 AM 5:00 PM Come and enjoy a beautiful time of singing, reflection, and community, as we share in the timeless message of Christmas.

Sunday Live Service

December 8, 2024 • Matt Round

A King was born in Bethlehem, a gift of hope and salvation for the world. On that holy night, in a humble manger, the Saviour arrived, bringing light into the darkness. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with us at Hope City's Live Nativity! Gather your loved ones and tune in for this special event that will inspire and bring the Christmas spirit to your home and remember the true meaning behind this.

Sunday Live Service

November 24, 2024 • Matt Round • Matthew 20:29–34

In this Matthew series we are exploring 20:29-34 where Jesus shows compassion and His willingness to heal those who have faith in Him.

Sunday Live Service

December 1, 2024 • Ewan Kerr • Matthew 21:1–11

Jesus is the Gentle King as depicted in Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus enters Jerusalem humbly on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy (Zechariah 9:9) The crowd praises Him as the Messiah, expecting political deliverance. However, Jesus' kingship is one of peace and spiritual salvation, not earthly power, as He prepares to fulfil His mission through sacrifice.

Sunday Live Service

November 17, 2024 • Tom Breimaier • Matthew 20:17–28

This passage highlights the themes of divine grace, humility, and servant leadership, teaching that God's rewards are not based on human concepts of fairness and that true greatness in the Kingdom of God comes through serving others.

Sunday Live Service

November 10, 2024 • Ian Cameron • Matthew 20:1–16

We are back to our series in Matthew exploring 20:1-16. Ian will be guiding us through this passage where we are shown God is sovereign and generous. No one is rejected from His offer of grace and salvation, a free gift, regardless of where or when they come to Him. This parable of the workers in the vineyard shows how we are lost, our ways are not God's ways.

Sunday Live Service

November 3, 2024 • Matt Round, Tom Breimaier, David Egya • Romans 12

Romans 12 provides a blueprint for Christian life. We are called to renew and transform our minds and remember that love triumphs over all. God triumphs over all. We will split this passage into three sections with each Teacher giving us a short reflection for each section.

Sunday Live Service

October 20, 2024 • Tom Breimaier • Matthew 19:16–30

In Matthew 19:16-30, Jesus is asked by a wealthy young man how to attain eternal life. Jesus begins by establishing the standard of good and tells the man to keep all the commandments to which the man replies "all these I have kept...what do I still lack?" Jesus suggest he give up his wealth to follow him. The rich young man turned away from Jesus, unable to give up his great wealth.

Sunday Live Service

October 13, 2024 • Matt Round • Matthew 19:1–15

When Jesus is challenged on whether he stands with culture or against it around marriage and divorce, he upholds God's good creation design. The disciples recognise marriage is hard and dangerous, and wonder if we should avoid it - but although Jesus dignifies singleness, standing out against his culture again, he knows it is no escape from our hard hearts; the only way out is to humble ourselves like little children.

Sunday Live Service

October 6, 2024 • Patrick Brown • Matthew 18:21–35

We will be continuing on in the series of Matthew 18:21-35 - The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant.

Sunday Live Service

September 29, 2024 • David Patterson • Matthew 18:15–20

Following on from last Sunday, today’s talk focuses on Jesus’s guidance on how we should seek to restore a fellow Christian who has strayed from the truth.

Sunday Live Service

September 22, 2024 • Tom Breimaier • Matthew 18:1–14

This week we are exploring the next chapter in Matthew where Jesus lays out part of the design for his new kingdom, and tells his followers part of what their role will be in it.

Sunday Live Service

September 15, 2024 • Matt Round • Matthew 17:24–27

Jesus explains the privilege he, and we, have as children of the Great King - but shows us how we can give preference to others for the sake of the Kingdom, and find the provision of God to help us in that

Miracles, Mustard Seeds & Misplaced Faith

September 8, 2024 • Tom Breimaier • Matthew 17:14–23

Jesus heals a boy who had been possessed by a demon, but his disciples don't understand why they couldn't do it themselves. What role does faith play in following Jesus, and how can we avoid following a Jesus of our own creation?