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)
Sep 4, 2018 – Imitators of Jesus
In today’s program, Pastor Matt explores what it means to be a disciple of Christ: it means to imitate Jesus! Jesus is the subject not only of the New Testament, but of the Old Testament as well The Apostle Paul says that the things which were written before — the Old Testament — were written for our instruction As disciples of Jesus, we are called to actually imitate Jesus: we are called to be strong as Jesus, we are not…
Jul 31, 2018 – Spiritual Resources for Ruling
James 1:1-8 help us see how God gives us the inner resources to rule well for Him in this world that needs the Church to build for His Kingdom.
May 1, 2018 – Jesus’ Great Commission-to US
Pastor Matt discusses God’s intent for his people, and the mission to which he has sent us. Specific focus is on the Apostle Paul’s conversion experience as recorded in Acts 9. In Acts 9 we see that the Risen Lord – even after He has ascended and assumed the Throne – still wants our loving committed obedience in taking the Gospel out to a lost world in need of Grace and Mercy. (Acts 9)
Apr 18, 2018 – Jesus is Lord, and Most Worthy of our Service
In today’s program, Pastor Matt looks at Jesus as Lord. as our Lord, Jesus achieved our justification with the Father through His sacrificial death on the cross; those who accept him are no longer guilty of sin having thus absolved us of all our sin, he opens up relationship again with the Father one becomes ‘saved’ upon acceptance of this holy justification Jesus then sends His Spirit to dwell in our hearts, leading us through the process of Sanctification Christians,…
Apr 10, 2018 – Jesus’ Great Commission
Today, Pastor Matt discusses the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples, as as recorded in John 20, and His commission to them. the Lord commissioned them to go be witnesses, to give testimony of Him, his life, death and, most importantly, His resurrection Jesus, the creator of all things, initiates a new creation by being the RE-creator and He gives peace to those members of His royal priesthood of believers He has commissioned that royal priesthood to be about…
Apr 25, 2017 – Jesus Gives the Gift of Opportunities
We share in kingdom business: love, redemption, forgiveness, showing grace. It is what one does with the opportunity that matters. 40 days of appearances between resurrection and ascension. The gospels and Acts verify appearances. I Corinthians 15 details appearances, not comprehensive. Mark moves abruptly. Mark 16:1-8 set up for appearances; ends Mark 16:9-20 added on for harmonization v.7 Jesus had told disciples where to meet Opportunity is to “go and tell”. Share what you know. There is no secret anymore: go,…
Nov 17, 2015 – Acts 11: God’s Unstoppable Purpose in Christ
Pastor Matt & Virgil Evans continue their study of Acts chapter 11, manifestly demonstrating that God is God God has a plan that will not or cannot be stopped Acts 11: The mission is to be carried out Things to take place to be a Christian Acts11:12-18: Belief via the work of the Holy Spirit God’s work deserves our All Spiritual discipline. (Acts 11:19-30; Galatians 6:2, 10; 1st Corinthians 1:11-17)
Sep 22, 2015 – Suffering
The subject for today’s program is Suffering. Pastor Matt & Virgil Evans discuss several aspects of this uncomfortable subject. Christianity is an invitation to suffer, as Christ did the “Health, Wealth and Prosperity Gospel” is actually a false doctrine a look at Saul’s conversion and Paul’s life of Suffering Jesus is indeed worthy of worship – and of our Suffering! (Acts 9; Revelation 1:9; 2nd Corinthians 6&11; Acts 9:15-16, 9:19-25, 1st Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 11; Acts 9:36-43)
Aug 25, 2015 – What the Task of Church Should Be
Today Pastor Matt explores what the Church should be. Bring the “Good News” to the world To be surrendered and in submission to Christ and his authority Share the Love of Christ Acts 4 – Persecution Acts 5 – Fakers Acts 6 & 7 – Service. (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-13, 8:1-8, 9:1, Revelation 1:9; Isaiah 45:23, Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10; Galatians 6:10; Acts 3:18-21, chap 4, 5:1-11, chaps 6 & 7, 8:4-8)