Bible surveys are often dismissed as too elementary, but they offer many benefits to even the most knowledgeable believers. Pastor Carr begins this series by walking through the various genres of the Bible and how they related to the covenantal life of the people of God.
Zechariah 6:1-8 Swift and Final Judgment- Pastor Michael Carr
The final of Zechariah’s series of night visions depicts the ultimate demise of national Israel’s favored status and the anticipated victory of the promised Christ.
Philippians 2:12-16 Work Out Your Salvation in the Local Church- Pastor Josh Woody
Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains how the local church is to corporately work out their salvation with fear and trembling before a holy God.
Matthew 15:10-14- Enlightening the Crowds & Ignoring the Pharisees
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 […]
Matthew 8:2-4 A Leper and the Lord
Jesus condemned the religious elites of His day, but had compassion on the outcasts and untouchables. Why? Listen as Pastor Matt directs this encounter between a leper and the Lord. Indeed, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble!
James 1:1-12 Trials, Prayers for Wisdom, and Perspective Concerning Riches- Brother Brandon Stitt
Listen as Brother Brandon Still exhorts us from James to not only persevere under trials but to count them as joy as they evidence our faith, to pray for wisdom to recognize God’s working in these difficult circumstances, and to have the right perspective concerning material possessions.
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the Meek
Matthew 4:5-7 The Temptation of the Greater Son (Part 2 of 3): Tempted to Tempt God
Jesus stood against the lust of the flesh in temptation 1. Now in temptation 2 we see Satan test the ‘pride of life. Satan’s reasoning went something like this, ‘You believe you that your Father could keep you alive even if you never ate again? Ok, prove your faith in the Father. I am not […]
I Thessalonians 1:2-4 Cultivating Continual Thanksgiving for ALL Believers
People, even Christian people, can sometimes hurt your feelings, let you down, and, let’s admit it, just get on your nerves. But in I Thessalonians 1:2-4 Paul says he ‘gives thanks to God always for all’ believers. How did he sustain such gracious feelings toward flawed people? Listen as Pastor Matt shows four things in […]
