The Gospel of Matthew - Week 4 - (5/3/2026)

Jonah - Week 1 - (5/31/2026)

The story of Jonah offers us a startling mirror to examine our own spiritual lives. We encounter a prophet who, rather than drawing near to God's presence, actively flees from it - boarding a ship to Tarshish when called to Nineveh. What makes this account so compelling is how relatable Jonah's struggle becomes when we're honest with ourselves. How often do we place our faith on autopilot, comfortable in our own salvation while the world around us rages in spiritual chaos? The sailors frantically call out to their gods while Jonah, the one person on the ship who knows the true God, sleeps below deck. This powerful imagery challenges us to wake up from our spiritual complacency. This sermon was first preached at Springfield Church of God by Pastor Jason Mitchell on May 31,2026.

The Gospel of Matthew - Week 7 - (5/24/2026)

This powerful exploration of Matthew 4:12-25 invites us into the profound reality of Jesus beginning His earthly ministry and what it means for us today. This sermon was first preached at Springfield Church of God by Pastor Jason Mitchell on May 24th, 2026.

The Gospel of Matthew - Week 6 - (5/17/2026)

This exploration of Matthew 4 takes us deep into the wilderness where Jesus faces three profound temptations from Satan. What emerges is not simply a lesson in resisting temptation, but a stunning revelation about our own inability to save ourselves. The text masterfully parallels Jesus' wilderness experience with Israel's forty years of wandering, showing us how the Israelites repeatedly failed where Jesus succeeded. This passage humbles us with the reality that no amount of moral effort can save us, while simultaneously lifting our hearts with the glorious truth that Christ succeeded on our behalf, offering us His perfect righteousness through faith.

The Gospel of Matthew - Week 5 - (5/10/2026)

This powerful exploration of Matthew 3 invites us into a transformative understanding of what it means to prepare our hearts for Christ. Through John the Baptist's radical ministry in the wilderness, we encounter the urgent call to repentance - not as a gradual adjustment of behavior, but as a complete turning around, a 180-degree pivot back toward God. This sermon was first preached at Springfield Church of God by Pastor Jason Mitchell.

The Gospel of Matthew - Week 4 - (5/3/2026)

This powerful exploration of Matthew 2:13-23 confronts us with the timeless battle between good and evil while revealing God's unwavering faithfulness to His people. We journey alongside Joseph as he receives divine warnings in dreams, calling him to flee to Egypt with Mary and the infant Jesus to escape Herod's murderous rage. The narrative challenges us to consider what faithful obedience looks like in our own lives. Joseph didn't negotiate with God or ask for more convenient timing. He simply obeyed, rising by night to protect his family. This story invites us to examine our own response when God's direction disrupts our plans or doesn't align with our preferences. The text also doesn't shy away from the horrific reality of evil, as Herod's slaughter of innocent children in Bethlehem reminds us that evil is not merely theoretical but devastatingly real. Yet even in this darkness, we see God's sovereign protection and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. The central question emerges: which king rules our hearts? Will we, like Herod, cling desperately to our own throne, or will we surrender to Jesus, who came not to take our earthly power but to transform our hearts? This message calls us to daily obedience, recognizing that following Christ isn't one heroic moment but a lifetime of faithful decisions, trusting that God's promises are worth every sacrifice we make along the way. This sermon was first preached at Springfield Church of God by Pastor Jason Mitchell on May 3, 2026.