After Peter heard Jesus’ somber, yet encouraging, teaching about the effectiveness of the church in administering church discipline what does he ask? Does he ask about how to pursue the shunned man who has been put out of the church? Nope. Does he ask any clarifying questions about how to be certain they are rightly […]
Matthew 18:15-20- Where Two or Three Synagogue In Jesus’ Name
Most every Christian knows Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” Unfortunately, this verse is often wrongly used to justify people’s lack of involvement in the organized church. But did Jesus intend the verse to be taken that way? Listen as Pastor Matt […]
Matthew 18:15-17- From Seeking to Shunning: What is Required in Church Discipline? Part 2 of 2
Jesus absolutely taught that we are our brother’s keeper. Last week we examined what goes into Seeking your Brother when he is in sin. This week Pastor Matt picks up in verse 16 where we learn to Seek our Brother with Our Brother, and ultimately to Shun Our So-Called Brother if he utterly refuses to […]
Matthew 18:12-14 Our Treatment of Fellow Little Ones Part 2: Pursuit & Pleasure
Matthew 18:12-14 Is one of the more familiar passages in the Bible. Mt. 18:12–14 What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, & one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains & go & search for the one that is straying? 13 If it turns […]
Matthew 18:5-10 Our Treatment of Fellow Little Ones
How seriously does the Father take an offense against one of His beloved children? Well, you’d be better off getting a millstone tied around your neck and being drowned in the sea! Listen as Pastor Matt show from Matthew 18:5-10 how we should treat fellow believers, the severity of the punishment for those who offend […]
Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus’ Response the Peter’s Great Confession-Part 1
Titus 3:10-11 & Rom. 16:17-18 When the Scandal Mongerer is Exposed, Rebuked, & Unrepentant
Last week Pastor Matt explained what the Scriptures instruct the Church to do when someone is caught up in slander and gossip. Unfortunately, not everyone plays nice when this process is carried out as the Bible requires. Sometimes they get mad. They refuse to follow the biblically prescribed steps, and they rebel against the authority […]
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 The Partnership of Leadership and Laity- A Charge to the Church-Pastor David Province
In an ordination service it is a familiar practice to have a charge preached to the minister. No one would disagree that a minister has responsibilities towards the congregation but what about a church’s responsibility towards its leaders? Listen as Pastor David helps the Church understand some of these responsibilities at Pastor Josh Woody’s ordination […]
Prov. 20:19 Shepherding the Flock of God- Identifying & Dealing with Gossip
Romans 12:3-8 Many Members, Many Gifts, One Body- Brother Josh Woody
Paul tells the church that we are one body of Christ made up of many members. God has given his church a mission, he sovereignly brings his people together as one body, and he equips each individual member with the unique gifts the body needs to grow and flourish. Listen as Brother Josh Woody shows […]
