John zooms out and traces the structure of this section of Matthew's gospel, demonstrating Jesus' focus upon disciple-making and the surprising example at the centre of this narrative.
Matthew 15:32-39; 16:5-12

This passage tells the story of Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite mother. As we grapple with some of the difficulties of this passage, I'd like us to consider what we do know about this encounter, and what we don't know. We'll then go on to consider the woman's incredible Dependent Faith, God's Good Design and Jesus' Delight.
Matthew 15:21-28

As the opposition to Jesus intensifies, we see yet another confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees in Matthew 15:1-20. We will think about the tyranny of tradition and the tyranny of our hearts. The only way by which we can be liberated from these tyrannies is IN CHRIST.
Matthew 14:34 - 15:20

This morning we'll be reading about the rejection of Jesus in his home town of Nazareth (Matt. 13:53-58) and the rejection and execution of John the Baptist by Herod (Matt. 14:1-12) and asking what lessons we can learn from these two painful stories.
Matthew 13:53-14:12

These two short parables speak to us of the growth of the kingdom of heaven, and as we reflect on them we'll see that the kingdom inaugurated by Jesus is Growing, Reaching, Open to everyone and Welcoming through witnessing.
Matthew 13:31-35

We'll begin by thinking briefly about what a parable is, and why Jesus taught in parables, before looking at the four types of soil and asking ourselves, "What kind of soil am I?"
Matthew 13:1-23

The Pharisees' opposition to Jesus continues to intensify, and this morning we will be considering five lessons that we can learn from this opposition.
Matthew 12:22-37

We will consider this passage under three headings: (1) A stormy night, (2) a Sovereign visitor and (3) a sinking disciple.
Matthew 14:22-33

This morning we will be focusing our thoughts on Matthew 12:15-21. In these verses we will see the gentleness of Jesus, God's chosen and beloved servant, bringing hope to the nations.
Matthew 12:15-21

These verses contain an incredible invitation, and we will be asking three questions: "Who's it from?", "Who's it for?" and "What's it all about?"
Matthew 11:25-30

In this passage, Jesus graciously deals with the doubt of John the Baptist, and we'll see three ways in which we can deal with our doubts. Jesus then takes the opportunity to teach some lessons about the "kingdom of heaven," and we'll hear an encouragement and a warning.
Matthew 11:1-15

These are not easy verses to read, but the warnings given here by Jesus are part of the everyday experience of countless Christians around the world today. Alongside the warnings, we will also consider the corresponding encouragements and reasons to be unafraid that Jesus gives.
Matthew 10:16-31

Basic first aid teaches us that CPR saves lives. Jesus came into the world to save lives by opening up the way to eternal life. In this passage we'll be considering an alternative CPR: Compassion, Prayer and Response.
Matthew 9:35 - 10:4

We'll discover in these verses two challenges for us as individuals and as a church to get out of our "comfort zone".
Matthew 9:9-17

Through his resurrection appearances, Jesus reinstates his disciples and gives them peace, passion and purpose to live for him.
John 20:24-31

This Palm Sunday morning we will be taking a look at John's account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We'll be watching and listening and trying to get a sense of the excitement that surrounded that momentous occasion. None of the characters in the story seemed to fully grasp who Jesus was and what he had come to achieve - our task is to try to understand these things.
John 12:9-19

In our passage this morning we meet three types of disciples: one over-ready, one under-ready and some who follow Jesus into a boat (and then into a storm). Let us listen to what Jesus has to say to each.
Matthew 8:18-27

Our passage for this morning is Matthew 8:14-17, and we will be thinking about three glorious attributes of Jesus that we find in these verses: his compassion, his authority, and the fact that he bears our burdens.
Matthew 8:14-17

This morning we will be focusing on Jesus' healing of a leper in Matthew 8:1-4. How does Jesus' treatment of the leper reassure us as we come to him with our great problem, and what should be our response?
Matthew 8:1-4

 We're going to be looking at two further encouragements to pray and then at the so-called "Golden Rule".
Matthew 7:7-12

This is a time of great anxiety for many, and this morning we come to a passage that speaks directly into that. Why, according to Jesus should we not worry and what strategies can we employ to rid ourselves of worry?
Matthew 6:25-34

Mike unpacks what the Bible has to teach us about God's creation of time and his intervention into his creation at the right time, and challenges us concerning our use of time in the year ahead.
Genesis 1:14-19; Ephesians 1:3-14

This morning we will be seeking to better understand the grace of God by seeing grace in action in the story of the shepherds' visit to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
Luke 2:8-20

This morning we will be considering one further example that Jesus gives of how not to pray before turning to how we should pray, with an introduction to the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:7-15.
Matthew 6:7-15

This Sunday we will be focusing on Jesus' teaching on how we should respond to our enemies in Matthew 5:38-48. This teaching, which was revolutionary at the time, still shocks us today and begs the questions "Why?" and "How?". Sam will also be leading us in a prayer of intercession and Lily will bring us our Scripture reading.
Matthew 5:38-48

This Remembrance Sunday we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11:00. Later in the service we will be considering Matthew 5:27-32, which is Jesus' teaching on adultery in his Sermon on the Mount. Samuel will also be leading us in a prayer of intercession.
Matthew 5:27-32

This morning we will be joining with brothers and sisters in Christ from Baptist Churches throughout Scotland and hearing about the "Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" from John Mark Comer. John Mark is the pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. We will also be led in a prayer of intercession by Matt and be led in our sung worship by our amazing worship team.

This morning we will be studying Matthew 5:13-16 and considering what it means for us to really be the salt of the earth and the light in the world.
Matthew 5:13-16

This morning we will be studying Matthew 4:12-25 and focussing on the calling of the first disciples. What does it mean to be a "fisher of men", and are we prepared to respond in the radical way the first disciples did? Ishbel will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Matt will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 4:12-25

This morning we will be studying Matthew 3:13-17 and looking at the baptism of Jesus. We will be focussing our thoughts around 3 S's: Submission, Spirit Empowerment and Sonship. Eamon will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Izzy will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 3:13-17

This morning we will be studying Matthew 2:13-23 and thinking about how we can maintain our trust in the Sovereign control of God in the midst of perplexing circumstances. Josh will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Priscilla will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 2:13-23

This morning we're going to be studying Matthew 1:18-25, which will be read to us by Samuel. We will also be led in praise by our amazing worship band and in prayer by Carol.
Matthew 1:18-25

First online service for Wick Baptist Church featuring songs from the worship band and a sermon based on Hebrews 12:1-3.
Hebrews 12:1-3