"Jumbo Shrimp"

Trinity United Presbyterian Church

"Jumbo Shrimp"

Fulfilled

September 22, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bryan Eckelmann • Matthew 3:13–17

This first half of Matthew repeatedly asks a clear but crucial question - "Who is this person Jesus??" -- and in the baptism of Jesus, we hear the Father's answer. The Old Testament helps us here -- Jesus fulfills TWO great hopes -- he is the "beloved son" of Psalm 2 and the servant "with whom I am well pleased" of Isaiah 42. That Jesus would be BOTH Mighty King and Suffering Servant - this was unthinkable to his people then; and it still baffles us today.

"Christ Uncensored"

November 10, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bryan Eckelmann • Matthew 10:34—11:1

Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me is not worthy of me, and who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10:37 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39

"Party Animal"

November 3, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bryan Eckelmann • Matthew 9:9–12

"Run to the Battle"

October 27, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bryan Eckelmann • Matthew 7:28—8:4

As Jesus comes down from the mountain (where he taught God's Law), he now applies that law by helping people. But not just "people"-- outsiders! No circumstance will keep you or me from worshiping, asking for, and receiving the grace of Jesus.