Today’s brand of hyper-macho, anti-sensitive, sub-biblical masculinity hinders discipleship. That statement is shocking coming from an ultra-conservative church in the midst of the current gender revolution; but it is true. Listen as Pastor Matt gives a biblical corrective to this popular misunderstanding of masculinity, and shows from I Thessalonians 2:7-8 how that biblical discipleship requires […]
I Thessalonians 1:6-7 Imitators Become Examples
Discipleship is not about the mere transferal of information, but about total life transformation. To be discipled we must follow the godly examples of believers who have been transformed by the Gospel, and then we become examples to others who see our lives being transformed as well. Listen as Pastor Matt examines I Thessalonians 1:6-7 […]
Philippians 3:17-19 Who Should I Follow?
Is it arrogant to tell others to follow your example? Shouldn’t we just chart our own course, follow our own heart, and do what makes us happy? After all, were all sinners, right? Aren’t issues of faith personal? Such questions are quite popular today, but they are completely unbiblical. Listen as Pastor Matt examines Philippians […]
Philippians 2:19-23 Disciple Making 101
The Protestant Reformation restored the Gospel of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone, as taught in man’s ultimate source of authority which is Scripture alone. This historic event corrected great abuses in the church. However, by misapplying the lessons of the Reformation many Christians have […]
Philippians 2:17-18 Beyond Teaching and Motivation to Example and Experience
You have probably heard it said, ‘Do as I say do not do as I do.’ NONSENSE! That sentiment is the opposite of discipleship and was antithetical to the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Paul has instructed the Philippians toward humility and Christian love in Philippians 2:1-11, and now in Philippians 2:17-18 he points to […]
Philippians 1:21-24 A Winner Either Way….But Which Way Would Paul Choose
Do you ever battle negativity? Are you just more of a pessimist than and optimist? Walk with Pastor Matt through Philippians 1:21-24 as he shows why that the only two possibilities for the Christian are both fantastic; one is better for us; departing to be with Christ, and the other is better for those whom […]
Maynardville Fellowship Connection Groups
Listen as Pastor Matt explains Maynardville Fellowship’s strategy for accomplishing the mission of King Jesus. Through our connection groups we hope 1) to help people ‘GET PLUGGED IN’ to the forgotten power source of a vibrant community of faith 2) to help people ‘STAY CONNECTED’ through intimate relationships that provide accountability and encouragement 3) to […]
Philippians 1:7-8_ Why We Seek to Know, How We Know, & What We Do When We Know a Person Is a Christian
Is the state of other people’s souls any of our concern? Why should I care if people within the Church are genuinely converted? Moreover, can you really know at all? If so, how can we know if another person is genuinely in Christ? And lastly, what should we do differently once we have discerned that […]
Baptism as a Means of Discipleship Part III: Jesus as King-Matthew 28:18-20
Part III of III on baptism as a means of discipleship; Embracing Jesus as King: Matthew 28:18-20.
Baptism as a Means of Discipleship Part II: Jesus as Priest-Matthew 28:18-20
Part II of III on baptism as a means of discipleship; Embracing Jesus as Priest: Matthew 28:18-20.
