Mar 19, 2019 – Forsaken by God
Matt conducts a comparative study of Psalms 22 and Matthew 27:46. In this study, Matt also references Matthew 28:20 and Galatians 3:13-18, 26-29. (Psalm 22; Matthew 27:46, 28:20; Galatians 3:13-18, 26-29)
Mar 12, 2019 – Study of Colossians, continued
Paul continues to instruct the Church of Colossae about: the need for prayer thanksgiving the spreading of the Word of God now is the time to stand for the Lord (Colossians 4:1-8, 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9)
Mar 5, 2019 – The New Self
As the study of Colossians continues Matt starts with Col. 3:12-25. The study shows what the New Self should look like. (Colossians 3:12-25; Ephesians 5:21-24; Colossians 1:4)
Feb 26, 2019 – Jesus is: Master, Christ and All and in All — A New Life
Colossians continues in Chapter 3. A brief review of Chapter 2 (especially verses 20 and 11-13) before moving into Chapter 3:1-17 These verses are instruction as to what we are to do and how to act in accordance with being filled with the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:11-13, 20, 3:1-17; Genesis 1:26-28)
Feb 19, 2019 – Jesus: Head Over All
Today’s program centers around Colossians 1 and 2, and the first 4 verses of chapter 3. The Apostle Paul is writing to the church of Colossae (as well as mentioning the church of Laodicea). Paul wants them to continue to strive to attain the true knowledge of God’s mystery — which is Christ himself. The more we know, the more we find out that there is more to know. In verse 9 Paul tells about Christ or God being with…
Feb 12, 2019 – Jesus was Born: An Account for February
Jesus’s birth is the story of Christmas — and it is now February?! The date of his birth is secondary to the fact that he was born. In today’s program Pastor Matt utilizes: Scripture — particularly Luke 2:1-24, Leviticus 12:1-8 & Matthew 2:1-23 The writings of the first century author Flavius Josephus The work of NASA The field of mathematics All to show that Jesus’s actual birth date was most likely in the middle of February — not December. The…
Feb 5, 2019 – The Fullness of God with Us Bodily
Today we continue in the book of Colossians. In verse 15 of Colossians 1, we see the preeminence of Jesus, being the firstborn thru verse 19 where it is stated that it was the Father’s good pleasure that this occurred. God is in control. Jesus became the New Adam and the Church became the new Eve. Christians are the guardians of the church. Colossians 1:9-27
Jan 29, 2019 – Jesus: Rescuer and Redeemer
We continue in Colossians 1 with the focus on verses 13-15. To see God look at Jesus (v.15) Jesus is the heir to all creation (v.15) Jesus created all that there is (Genesis 1:1, 17-18) (Colossians 1:13-15, 16-20; Philippians 2; Genesis 1:1, 17-18)
Jan 22, 2019 – Jesus – Worthy of Consideration
In the book of Colossians Paul writes to the believers at Colossae. Verse 1 through 8 sets the stage for Paul’s direction or guidance he is giving to the believers at Colossae. In verses 4 and 5 you find 3 markers of a believer, these are: Faith Hope, and Love Verse 9 starts with the reason Paul is telling the believers what he wants them to do: Gain knowledge of Christ and his kingdom — not from an intellectual point…
Jan 8, 2019 – Jesus Calls Us to Obedience and Repentance
Please God — not man. Or simply put obey God. In doing that you might — or will — be at odds with other people. In today’s program Pastor Matt teaches from the book of Matthew as a backdrop for the idea that the events of Christ’s life — his birth, the coming of the wise men, his flight to Egypt and the exodus of the Israelites — are much alike. In Matthew 3:1 John the Baptist is calling for…