Jesus warns His disciples of the dangerous nature of their mission; they are being sent out ‘as sheep amongst the wolves.’ But how are they to stay safe in the midst of this dangerous mission? What should motivate them to persevere? And can they be confident that their mission will be successful? Listen as Pastor […]
Matthew 10:16-20 Sheep Amongst the Wolves_ Part 1 of 2
Matthew 10:11-15 When Reputation Isn’t Reality: Why Do we Shake the Dust From Our Feet?
Matthew 10:8b-10 The Apostle’s Provision
Matthew 10:1-8 The Proof of the Apostle’s Ministry
Who were the Apostles? Far from being respected rabbi’s or influential political leaders, the disciples were the definition of common. They were fishermen, tax collector’s, despised zealots, and the like. God delights in choosing such men ‘unimpressive’ & ‘unqualified’ men to magnify His grace. But that brings up a question; ‘Why should people take their […]
Matthew 10:7 The Apostle’s Proclamation
John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles all preached the same message; ‘Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!.’ See (Matthew 3:12, 4:17, and 10:7) What does that message entail, and has our message changed today? Listen as Pastor Matt explains the necessity of a call to repentance and how that call will […]
Matthew 10:5-6- The Apostles & their Audience
Listen as Pastor Matt provides a brief summary of the outline, purpose, and content of chapters 1-10 of Matthew’s Gospel and then begins a verse by verse look at the Missionary Discourse. Have you ever wondered why the Apostles were sent ‘only to the lost sheep of Israel?’ We pray the wisdom of God in […]
