April 12, 2026
Jesus begins chapter 7 by addressing the human tendency to pay more attention to the shortcomings of others than to our own faults.
Sermons
2026-03-22 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 13
March 22, 2026
Jesus continues His teaching with instructions about fasting and the importance of storing up “heavenly treasures”.
2026-03-15 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 12
March 15, 2026
Jesus begins chapter 6 by offering instructions on two of Judaism’s most prominent religious obligations: almsgiving and prayer.
2026-03-08 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 11
March 8, 2026
Jesus continues His “radical intensification” of the laws pertaining to oath-taking, retaliation, and loving our enemies.
2025-03-01 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 10
March 1, 2026
Jesus delivers a series of statements intended to bring a sharper, ethical focus to the commands of the Law.
2026-02-22 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 9
February 22, 2026
Jesus continues his description of the “ideal disciple” followed by a brief discourse concerning His relationship to the Law.
22026-01-18 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 4
January 18, 2026
After failing in his first attempt to locate the Christ child, King Herod responds with an unspeakable act of cruelty.
2026-01-11 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 3
January 11, 2026
The visit of the wise men foreshadows the universal scope of the Gospel.
2025-12-21 Jim Swanson – God is With Us
December 21, 2025
The profound truth of the Incarnation is the real “Reason for the Season”!
2025–12-14 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 33
December 14, 2025
Paul concludes the letter with personal instructions for Timothy, followed by a few final greetings.