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 […]
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 […]
Matthew 10:26-28 Whom Shall We Fear?
Listen as Pastor Matt encourages us from the Matthew 10:26-28 never to shy away from proclaiming the whole counsel of God regardless of the ire, threats, and intimidation of men. How can we be so brave? Because we fear One who is greater, and who threatens worse punishment, than all the men in the world […]
Pastor Rick Liles- Matthew 5:16_ Let Your Light So Shine
Often Christians find themselves deceived into believing that our efforts, obedience, and faithfulness make no difference in society. In this encouraging exhortation Basswood Pastor/Elder Rick Liles exhorts the saints at Maynardville Fellowship to not only stand but to charge, to engage culture, and to be salt and light; knowing that our efforts are not in […]
The Christian and Pop-Culture_ Dr. James Risner
Should Christians just throw all ‘secular’ movies, music, and media away or is there a responsible way in which to not only enjoy it, but to worship God in our enjoyment of it? What must we discard, and what should we discerningly engage? Listen as Dr. James Risner from Brantwood Baptist Church in Dayton Ohio […]
