8 Weeks

The Book of Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

This eight-week Gospel of Matthew sermon series examines the broader themes of God’s character, Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises for a Messiah, and the importance of internal integrity over external behavior.

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day misinterpreted the Old Testament prophecies and therefore didn’t understand that Jesus came to deliver them from their own sin. Using the Gospel of Matthew as an essential link between the Old and New Testaments, we know that we can never achieve right relationship with God apart from Jesus dwelling inside us through the Holy Spirit.

This sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew includes eight specific messages on the need for salvation, baptism and repentance, and provides the groundwork for a clear explanation of the Gospel.

See our guide to the second half of Matthew here.

The Book of Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

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Using This Series Guide

What is the Series Guide?

The Series Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help you lead your congregation through this sermon series. It includes weekly sermon outlines, discussion questions, and key theological insights to support your teaching preparation.

Each guide has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with both depth and flexibility as you prepare your messages.

This series includes 8 weeks of content.

What is the Series Guide Not?

The Series Guide is not a word-for-word sermon script. It's not meant to replace your own study and preparation, but rather to complement it with additional resources and structure.

It also doesn't include all media assets - those are available in the downloads section.

How Do I Use this Series Guide?

We recommend starting with the series overview to understand the big picture themes. Then, for each week, review the scripture passages, main points, and illustrations provided.

Use the discussion questions for small groups or to spark your own thinking. Feel free to adapt any content to fit your congregation's specific needs and context.