Matthew presents Jesus’ parabolic ministry as a fulfillment of Psalm 78. Many skeptics suggest that Matthew is grasping at straws to invent prophetic fulfillment where none exists. Do they have a point? Absolutely not! As always, the skeptics are easily refuted. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Jesus’ parables were a fulfillment of Asaph’s ministry, […]
Matthew 13:33 The Parable of the Leaven
The Parable of the Leaven takes us a step farther than the Parable of the Mustard Seed. Not only will the Kingdom of Heaven grow; it will expand. The Kingdom of Heaven is an unstoppable force that will not only be a blessing to the nations, but will increasingly subdue them under the feet of […]
Matthew 13:31-32 The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Jesus said the kingdom of heaven would grow like a mustard seed; from its beginnings as being like the smallest of seeds to be one day being like a large tree. Jesus called that one! The Roman Empire no longer exists. It hasn’t existed for over 1,500 years! Oh, but the kingdom of heaven, that […]
Matthew 13:24-30 The Wheat & the Tares Part 1 The Parable
The Kingdom of heaven is an already but not yet reality. Jesus is reigning, but He is reigning ‘in the midst of His enemies.’ In the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares we see the enemy sow tares amongst the wheat. Tares look almost exactly like wheat until the plants bear fruit. What is […]
Hebrews 2:5-10 The Proven and Painful Path to Glory
1 Timothy 6:6-8 The Command and Comfort of Contentment- Matthew Mallacoccio
What is contentment? We all seek it because we were created to. Will the nicest home bring it, or hitting the lottery? Will marriage bring it? Will a multitude of accolades bring it? Can we ever attain contentment through the things of this world or is contentment only achieved through a Person? The Apostle Paul […]
Luke 4:1-13 Temptation Leading to Glory- Brother Josh Woody
Satan is a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. He sought to devour the Son of God, but Satan’s attacks were part of the Father’s plan to prepare His Son for His ministry and prove Jesus’ sinless nature. Listen as Bro. Josh Woody explains Satan’s schemes, how Jesus overcame these schemes in order to […]
I Timothy 3:7 Qualifications for Overseers Part 6 of 6- What Do We Care What Outsiders Think?
Throughout this series you likely thought of the potential elder’s character & abilities displayed within the context of the church. How is he seen within the church? How is he viewed by the saints? But this verse leaves the confines of the covenant community & says he must have a good reputation with those outside the church. But don’t […]
I Timothy 3:6- Qualifications for Overseers- Part 5 of 6-The Danger of Appointing a Youngster as an Elder
We have seen a lot of ways that a man can be disqualified from the ministry so far in this series. But it is possible for a man to be qualified in every way we have covered so far, but for it to still be unwise to appoint him as an elder. Today we will […]
I Timothy 3:4-5 Qualifications for Overseers- Part 4 of 5- The Man at Home
So far we have seen the positive character qualities that an elder must possess. We have considered his giftedness. And we have been warned concerning some potential disqualifying idols. Now this week we are getting personal. I know, you probably think we’ve been pretty personal the entire time, but now we are stepping right though […]
