Right after Jesus told the disciples of His coming suffering and death two of them, James and John, accompanied their mother to ask a favor of Jesus. What was the factor? That James and John would sit on the right and left hand of Christ in His Kingdom. Listen as Pastor Matt considers the problems […]
Matthew 19:30-20:16 Laborers in the Vineyard-Part Two- The Explanation
Last week Pastor Matt explained the particular elements of the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. He did not explain what Matthew intended to convey. What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven/The Vineyard? Who do these early morning laborers and late day laborers who receive just as much as the early morning laborers […]
Matthew 19:30-20:16 Laborers in the Vineyard-Part One- The Parable
Our sinful nature often clouds our judgment on issues of right and wrong. Such is certainly the case with the laborers in the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. Listen to part one of Pastor Matt’s examination of this often misunderstood parable.
Genesis 2:7 & 15-24 Marriage and the ‘Overton Window’
Culture has changed DRAMATICALLY in the past few generations. That which was unthinkable is now popular opinion, and that which was once popular opinion is now unthinkable. Unfortunately, laws and public policy have moved with these cultural norms. What happened? Listen as Pastor Matt explains a concept known as ‘the Overton Window,’ how it has […]
Genesis 1:26-28 The Gender Binary and the Dominion Mandate
The very concept of a gender binary, is under Satanic attack. Gender is said to be distinct from biological sex, and to exist only as a social construct. But what does the Bible teach us on this topic? You may be surprised to learn how much you’ve been impacted by the ‘spirit of the age.’ […]
Matthew 19:27-28 When Will/DID the Disciples Sit on Twelve Thrones?
Last week Pastor Matt biblically demonstrated how Jesus ascended to His throne in the resurrection. But the text goes on to say that when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne the disciples will also sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel…. but that didn’t happen….. or did it? Listen […]
Matthew 19:27-29 When Will/Did the Twelve Disciples Sit on Twelve Thrones? Part 1 of 2
Matthew 19:28 Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. But what does ‘in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His […]
I Samuel 17- The Philistine and the King- Brother Michael Carr
A serpent has entered the garden and is mocking God and man. Who will drive it out of the garden and crush its head? One king won’t, another king will temporarily, and the True King does ultimately and completely.
Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas from Galatians- Pastor Josh Woody
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains from the book of Galatians how that ‘in the fullness of time’ the incarnate Son of God came into the world as King, and made us sons of God and heirs with Him.
Matthew 19:27-29 What Will there Be For Us?
The disciples were shocked by Jesus’ words concerning the difficulty of entering the Kingdom. He said it was difficult for the rich, & gave an illustration suggesting it was impossible for them. But then Jesus went further. He expanded that impossibility to all men, and said that only by a miracle of God was it […]