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Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 9:9–17 in a message entitled “When Jesus Says Follow Me “.

In this passage, Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him - showing that God’s grace extends to the least likely and the most overlooked. As Jesus dines with sinners, the Pharisees question His choices, but He responds with a powerful truth: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.”

In this passage, it also includes the parable of the new wine and wineskins, illustrating that the kingdom of God isn’t about patching up the old but about bringing something entirely new. It’s an invitation to step into transformation, leaving behind the old ways and embracing life in Christ.
Some key themes: Grace, Mercy, Transformation, New Covenant
Key Point: Jesus meets us where we are, but He doesn’t leave us there - He calls us into something new.

Please visit our website: http://www.calvarymelbourne.com.au

Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 9:9–17 in a message entitled “When Jesus Says Follow Me “.

In this passage, Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him - showing that God’s grace extends to the least likely and the most overlooked. As Jesus dines with sinners, the Pharisees question His choices, but He responds with a powerful truth: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.”

In this passage, it also includes the parable of the new wine and wineskins, illustrating that the kingdom of God isn’t about patching up the old but about bringing something entirely new. It’s an invitation to step into transformation, leaving behind the old ways and embracing life in Christ.
Some key themes: Grace, Mercy, Transformation, New Covenant
Key Point: Jesus meets us where we are, but He doesn’t leave us there - He calls us into something new.

Please visit our website: http://www.calvarymelbourne.com.au

Matthew 9:9-17 When Jesus Says Follow Me

Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 9:1-8 in a message entitled “The Miracle of Forgiveness”

In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus performs one of His most powerful miracles — the healing of the paralytic. When friends bring a paralyzed man to Him, Jesus first says, “Your sins are forgiven.” This stirs controversy among the religious leaders, who question His authority. To show that He has power not only to heal but also to forgive sins, Jesus commands the man to rise and walk. Immediately, the man gets up and goes home, leaving the crowd amazed and glorifying God.
This story highlights Jesus’ divine authority, His compassion, and the truth that He came to heal both body and soul.

Please visit our website: http://www.calvarymelbourne.com.au

Matthew 9:1-8 The Miracle of Forgiveness

Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 8:28-34 in a message entitled “From Chains to Freedom.”
In this powerful passage, Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons in the region of the Gadarenes. The demons recognize His authority and beg to be sent into a herd of pigs rather than be cast out completely. Jesus permits it, and the pigs rush into the sea and drown. Witnesses run to spread the news, but instead of welcoming Jesus, the townspeople plead with Him to leave.
This account reveals Christ’s absolute authority over spiritual forces and the surprising human reaction to His power.

In this message, Pastor Andrew also explores:
* How strongholds form and the progression from temptation to possession.
* The cost of transformation—why some fear change more than evil itself.
* The human tendency to resist God when His presence disrupts comfort or economy.
A challenging reminder that true freedom is found only in Jesus Christ.

Please visit our website: http://www.calvarymelbourne.com.au

Matthew 8:28-34 From Chains to Freedom

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