MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons

In Matthew 26:31–35, Jesus predicts the disciples’ scattering and Peter’s denial, revealing both the weakness of even His closest followers and His sovereign control over what is to come. Though confident in their own strength, the disciples are shown to be prone to wander—just as we are—often drifting not in a moment, but over time through pride and self-reliance.Yet even in predicting their failure, Jesus promises their restoration. He is already preparing to forgive and receive them back after His resurrection. This passage reminds us that while we are all prone to wander, Christ is always ready to forgive—and our hope is not in our faithfulness to Him, but in His grace toward us.

In this sermon, we explore the Last Supper as the first Communion, emphasizing its profound significance for believers today. Jesus points His disciples beyond the Passover of the past, focusing on the cross, the new covenant, and the coming Heavenly Kingdom, inviting us to commune with Him and one another with hearts of reflection, gratitude, and hope. As we approach the Lord’s Table, we are called to savor the reality of our redemption, the assurance of Christ’s covenant, and the joy of the future celebration in His Kingdom.

Matthew 26:14-25 contrasts Judas' rejection with Mary’s costly worship, and reminds us that proximity to Christ alone does not save. It emphasizes God’s sovereignty, showing that even human evil and betrayal were woven into His redemptive plan, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the True Passover Lamb. The message calls believers to trust God’s control over their own trials and to respond with repentance and faith.

In Matthew 26:1–13, as the road to the cross begins, Jesus predicts His death while a woman (Mary) anoints Him with costly perfume in an act of sacrificial worship. While the disciples miss the point and the religious leaders reject the Savior, Mary demonstrates that true devotion to Christ is never wasted, no matter the cost. Her example calls believers to wholehearted worship of the One who gave everything for our salvation.

Colossians 3:16-17 shows us that worship is meant to be a true response to God and His Word. Worship flows from the Word, happens in community, is directed to the Lord, and extends beyond a song to every area of life.

This week we conclude Jesus’ Olivet Discourse with one of His most searching teachings: the separation of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31–46. Here, Jesus reminds us that while salvation is by grace alone, genuine faith will produce visible fruit through love and service. We’ll explore what it truly means to serve “the least of these,” and how Christ so closely identifies with His people that serving them is serving Him. Come ready to reflect, repent, and be encouraged by the hope of belonging to Christ’s flock.

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus calls His followers to faithful stewardship as we await His return. This message challenges us to examine how we are using the time, talents, and resources God has entrusted to us and encourages us to joyfully invest our lives in what matters eternally. May we live in such a way that we one day hear our King say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus teaches that His return will come at an unexpected time and that only those truly prepared by genuine faith will enter His kingdom. Though all ten appeared ready, only five had the necessary oil, showing that outward religion and good works cannot substitute for true belief in the gospel. The parable warns that many who profess Christ may be shut out, urging all to remain watchful, ready, and grounded in saving faith.

Jesus makes it clear: no one knows the day or hour of His return—and that’s the point. In Matthew 24:36–51, Jesus shifts from signs and timelines to a call for constant readiness and faithful obedience. This sermon confronts our fascination with predicting the end and refocuses us on living faithfully today. The question isn’t when Christ will return, but how He will find us when He does.

In this week’s message from The Last Days According to Jesus, we explore Matthew 24:29-35 and see how the words of Christ are always vindicated—even in the midst of judgment and tribulation. Many skeptics have claimed Jesus is a false prophet, but history proves His warnings about Jerusalem and the Temple came true. In these verses we will discover how His promises give comfort, how the Gospel goes forth to gather His people, and why His Word alone stands unshaken.