Almost everyone has heard of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit which is rightly known as ‘the unpardonable sin.’ But what is this terrifyingly hopeless sin? Listen as Pastor Matt explains often misunderstood section of Scripture.
Matthew 12:25-30 Did Jesus Cast Out Devils by the Power of Satan?
After Jesus cast a demon out of a demon possessed blind mute man, the Pharisees made the outlandish accusation that Jesus cast the demon out by the power of Satan. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Jesus answers this moronic accusation by showing that 1) The Accusation is Illogical, 2) The Pharisees are Inconsistent, and […]
Matthew 12:25ish A Quasi-Expository Biblical and Theological Deep Dive into Kingdoms, Nations, Cities, and Peoples
In this lecture/sermon Pastor Matt considers the origin of kingdoms/nations, languages, ethnicities and religions. He also explores the roots of ‘Kinism,’ and how Jesus coming as King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s essentially reduces the world to two Kingdoms; the New Jerusalem (the City of Peace) and Babylon (The City of Confusion). In essence […]
Genesis 19- Sodom and Gomorrah: A Case Study in Gay Pride
There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about ‘being on the right side of history’ on the issue of ‘homosexuality.’ Listen as Brother Josh Woody looks to an historical biblical account of a city marked by ‘gay pride,’ and consider the wrath and judgment of God that rained down on those people. May […]
Psalm 2- When God Laughs- Pastor David Province
Listen as Pastor David Province examines Psalm 2 showing the rebellion of sinful rulers, the response of The Sovereign Ruler (God), and the non-negotiable requirement of surrender. Be encouraged! God is not intimidated by the wickedness or rebellion of earthly rulers. He laughs, He mocks, and He speaks in His anger. Make no mistake, God […]
Matthew 12:22-24 An Ailing Man, the Amazed Masses, and Some Accusatory Morons
In this text Jesus heals one of the more afflicted men He ever helped; a demon-possessed blind mute! The watching crowed is amazed, and asks a very important question, ‘This man cannot be the Son of David, can he?’ Although the question is asked in a way that is far from faith-filled, the very mention […]
Matthew 12:19-21 The Bruised Reed and the Smoldering Wick
Listen as Pastor Matt labors to show how the bruised reed and smoldering wick imagery is actually a promise of delayed, yet certain judgment coming to that generation of Jews. May we all be on guard against presumption and empty formalism in our religious observance lest we too be broken off!
Matthew 12:17-21 Glory to Christ, Hope to the Nations, and Judgment to the Jews (Part 1 of 2)
Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Jesus was the fulfillment of Isaiah 42:1-4. Jesus was God’s Chosen Servant and God’s Beloved Son who would accomplish His mission of hope for the nations in the power of the Holy Spirit…. and who would bring judgment on the Jews for rejecting His mission. Behold, the kindness and […]
Matthew 12:15-16 Jesus’ Response to a Conspiracy
After Jesus refuted the Pharisees misunderstanding of the sabbath, and violated their tradition by healing on the sabbath, the Pharisees conspired together as to how they might destroy Jesus. Listen as Pastor Matt looks at Jesus’ response to their conspiracy. He simply withdrew from the immediate danger, continued living a life of compassionate obedience, and […]
Matthew 12:9-14 Was Jesus a Sabbath Breaker? Part 4 A Case Study
In Matthew 12:1-8 we saw a showdown between Jesus and the Pharisees and their rival interpretations of God’s law. This showdown took place in the grain fields, as the Pharisees accused Jesus of being a Sabbath breaker because His disciples plucked heads of grain to eat. Jesus answered those ridiculous accusations by looking to the […]
