What exactly is Systematic Theology? And when we talk about God’s attributes, where’s the best place to start? In this episode, Pastor Michael Carr argues that it all begins with God’s Lordship- and that His control, authority, and presence naturally flow from there.
Elder Panel Discussion- A Man’s Role in the Home: Understanding Biblical Patriarchy
What is a man’s role and duties in his home? Are these roles arbitrarily assigned by God or are they rooted in the created order? Are there any theological or soteriological doctrines that risk being misunderstood if these truths are rejected, neglected or forgotten? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to […]
The Role, Function, and Authority of Elders
What is an elder? Is it different from a pastor? What is the difference between a church that is elder led and elder ruled? Which is Maynardville Fellowship? And what is the extent of a pastor’s authority, and what can a congregant do if they feel a pastor has disqualified himself from the ministry? Listen […]
Matthew 19:27-28 When Will/DID the Disciples Sit on Twelve Thrones? (Part 2 of2)
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 15:1-6 According to What Standard?
The Pharisees were committed to destroying Jesus. Why? Because He rejected the flawed ‘tradition of the elders’ and called them out for their hypocrisy. Some high ranking Pharisees and Scribes heard that Jesus disregarded their tradition, and came from Jerusalem to investigate the matter. Jesus was not intimidated. Listen as Pastor Matt shows how Jesus […]
Matthew 9:1-8 The Paralytic’s Greatest Need
Matthew’s narrative arrangement in chapters 7:28-9:8 shows a progressive development in revealing Jesus’ credentials as the divine Messiah. We saw the authority of His teaching (7:29), we saw His authority over disease (8:3-15), we saw His authority over nature with the wind and the seas obeying Him (8:26-27), and then we saw His authority over […]
Matthew 8:28-34 Demonic Activity, Divine Authority, & Depraved Audacity
Matthew 5:1-2 The Absolute Authority of the Sermon on the Mount
There is much confusion over the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount. If you hear the sermon on the mount and you think, ‘Ok, I need to start living more like this if I want to live forever with Jesus in His Kingdom,’ then you have completely, tragically, even damningly missed the point of […]
Matthew 1:1-6 Abraham through Moses
Is all Scripture really profitable? What can you get out of a genealogy? It turns out a lot of gold is hidden in such texts. Listen as Pastor Matt shows that the Book of Matthew as a whole and this genealogy demonstrate that Jesus 1) Checks all the boxes to being the anticipated King to […]
I Thessalonians 5:12-13 The Shepherds and the Sheep (Part 2 of 2)
This text is an awkward text for a pastor to preach. Why? Just read it: 1 Thes. 5:12–13 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, & have charge over you in the Lord & give you instruction, 13 & that you esteem them very highly in love […]
