Just in case we didn’t confuse you enough with our discussion of head coverings we decided to hit it again! Listen as the Maynardville Fellowship elders consider the historical understanding of head coverings, how and why it ceased to be the cultural norm, difficulties with the text, and if it matters in the ‘culture wars.’
The Elements of Communion (Panel Discussion Part 2): Understanding the Symbolism of the Bread
How is the use of unleavened bread for communion rooted in the Old Testament tradition? Does it matter if unleavened bread is used? Are individual ‘wafers’ okay for communion, or is symbolism lost by not using a ‘loaf’? How important is it ti maintain the purity of symbols? Is communion a time of celebration or […]
Matthew 22:46-23:7 Jesus on the Attack: Exposing the Scribes and Pharisees
Jesus has finally silenced the relentless attack of the religious leaders. They don’t know how to answer Jesus’ question. Furthermore, they are so intimidated by His wisdom that ‘no one dared from that day to ask Him another question.’ One might expect Jesus to kind of, ‘live and let live.’ If the Scribes and Pharisees […]
Ephesians 6:10-14a A Hill on Which to Die- Brother Michael Carr
Christians cannot perpetually surrender ground to wickedness. Paul demonstrates in this text that there is ground that must be defended at all costs. To surrender this hill is to surrender the entire battle. What is this ground that must be defended at all costs? Listen as Brother Michael Carr explores this texts and encourages Christians […]
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 […]
Matthew 17:24-27 Patiently Enduring Evil While Opposing It
How many times have you thought you knew something was right & found out it was wrong? How many times have you condemned something as wrong, only to find out later that it was right? In our pride, we have a tendency to think what we have always known, or always heard is right. Peter […]
Matthew 16:22-28 The Unexpected Follow-up to Peter’s Great Confession (Part 2)
Most every Christian is familiar with Jesus’ declaration that whoever would come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. But what does that mean? We have all likely heard the statement that ‘Everyone has his own cross to bear.’ And we’ve also likely heard everything from difficult marriages, stressful jobs, […]
Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus’ Response the Peter’s Great Confession- Part 3b Delineation
America was founded as an explicitly Christian nation with explicitly Christian laws. Have you noticed how quickly we are moving away from those sacred foundations? How did the people view the establishment of the united states of America during the Revolutionary War? What role did the church play in the establishment of our form of […]
Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus’ Response the Peter’s Great Confession- Part 3 Delineation
Jesus told Peter that He was giving him the ‘keys to the Kingdom of Heaven,’ and the ministry of ‘binding and loosing.’ Both endowments pertain to authoritative delineation. Keys are delineating between who is in & out, & binding & loosing is delineating between what is right & wrong. Listen as Pastor Matt shows how […]
Matthew 14:3-12- John the Baptist: A Case Study in Speaking the Truth
How should a Christian think of cultural engagement? Should the church address political issues? Should Christians speak out against wicked rulers? The example of John the Baptist is instructive. 1) He knew what was going on 2) He knew what God’s law said 3) He spoke to Herod about his sin 4) He was undeterred […]
