Matthew 23:11 is one of the more familiar texts in the Bible: “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably always taken this as a simple encouragement to serve others. Something like, “If you want to be the greatest, then serve the most,” or “In the Kingdom, […]
Matthew 23:8-10 The Lowly High Calling of the Kingdom Citizen- Part 1 of 2- The Rejection of Exalted Titles- Pastor Matt Cooke
What did Jesus mean when He told His followers not to be called Rabbi, to call no one on earth Father, and not to be called leaders? Is there something inherently wrong with those titles? Not at all. Listen as Pastor Matt digs into this text to show that something much greater than a legalistic […]
Matthew 18:1-4 The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus told the disciples again and again of His coming suffering and death in Jerusalem. How did they respond? At first they grieved, but soon after they are arguing. Over what? Over which one of them is the greatest. Finally, they ask Jesus who the greatest in the Kingdom was. In response, Jesus gives one […]
I Corinthians 13:9-13 The Time for Childishness has Passed- Brother Michael Carr
I Peter 5:1-4 Shepherd the Flock of God that is Among You- Pastor Josh Woody’s Ordination Charge
Conquering Sinful Anger with the Gospel: Part 3b Redemption as Your Point of Existence
The Bread of the Kingdom: Reigning with Christ while Dying with Christ
Romans 14:1-8 Responding to a Dangerous Virus
Listen as Pastor Matt warns God’s people of a dangerous virus and gives biblical instruction concerning how to avoid its deadly effects.
Matthew 8:2-4 A Leper and the Lord
Jesus condemned the religious elites of His day, but had compassion on the outcasts and untouchables. Why? Listen as Pastor Matt directs this encounter between a leper and the Lord. Indeed, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble!
Matthew 6:11 The Freedom to Ask of God And the Freedom to be Concerned for Others as Much as for Yourself
When we are empty where do we look? When we are in despair to whom or to what do we turn? God intends for us to run to Him. It does not weary Him- it honors Him. It testifies of God’s enough-ness when turn to Him in times of need. So we shouldn’t be surprised […]
