One of the great encouragements in Scripture to press on in faithfulness, regardless of how we feel or what we see around us, is that God is not mocked. Sowing to the flesh, no matter how the wicked seem to prosper, will bring only corruption. Sowing to the Spirit, will bring eternal life. Listen as […]
Exodus 17:8-16 Strength in the Midst of Weariness- Dr. James P. Risner
One of the enemy’s most successful strategies has been that each of us would fight alone. Don’t fall for it! Listen as Dr. James Risner encourages us from Exodus 17 concerning our need to ‘hold one another’s arms up’ when they are growing weary.
I Thessalonians 3:1-5_ A Father’s Love Displayed
Love must not be in word only, but in deed and in truth (I John 3:18). Paul has told the Thessalonians how much he loves them, but now he points to concrete evidence. I Thessalonians 3:1-5 shows the kind of actions that flow from love. Listen as Pastor Matt shows three signs of genuine love […]
Philippians 4:1 An Urgent Plea to a Beloved People
After reminding the Philippians of their citizenship in heaven, of their returning Savior, of their new bodies in the resurrection, and of the great consummation of all things that will take place at Christ’s return, Paul changes his tone completely in Philippians 4:1; from exultation to urgent plea. Paul’s love for the Philippians, his desire […]
Philippians 2:1-2_ If This Then That (Part 2): Encouragement in Christ
Often we focus on what we must believe in order to be Christians and ignore how we should live. The truth is that the two are inseparably connected. If you truly believe the doctrines of the Christian faith you will be transformed by them. Listen as Pastor Matt examines Philippians 2:1-2 beginning a four part series entitles […]
Let Not Your Hearts Be Hardened: Hebrews 3:7-19 Part II
Pastor Matt encouraged us from God’s Word about the corporate nature of perseverance. If we are not going to let our hearts be hardened, we need each other to encourage us to believe in the goodness of God, day by day.
