What happened on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2? Beyond the narrative events, what happened in the scope of redemptive history? Listen as Pastor Carr ties the events of Pentecost to multiple Old Testament prophecies and shows the implications of their fulfillment.
Acts 2:1 How Does One Feast on Weeks?
What is the festival of Pentecost and how was it observed throughout Israel’s history. Answering those questions are foundational to understanding what Luke is revealing in Acts 2. In this sermon Pastor Carr traces the origins of the Feast, its focal shift, and the ultimate fulfillment in the New Covenant.
Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to Those Who Beautify that Which Defiles
It’s one of those uber-familiar texts: Mt. 23:27 You’re like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they’re full of dead men’s bones. But most people are not familiar with its Old Testament roots in the book of Ezekiel. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Ezekiel used the analogy of whitewash to […]
Leviticus 16:1-34 Shadow and Substance- Pastor Michael Carr
What does a random passage in Leviticus have to do with the resurrection of Christ. More than you’ve probably realized. Find out how this passage enhances your understanding of the glories of Christ’s work of atonement.
Zechariah 12:10-14- Pierced and Mourning on That Day- Pastor Michael Carr
Who is the one who was pierced in Zechariah 12? To what is “that day” referring? Is this something we are to look forward to or have the events of this passage already taken place? Pastor Carr answers these questions and more in this sermon.
Zechariah 9:9-17 The King and His People
What type of king was promised to post-exilic Israel? How would he be different from the kings that came before him? In this passage Zechariah captures the mind as he foretells of the coming King and the extent of His glory and reign.
Zechariah 9:1-8 Sovereign Justice and Gracious Provision
God didn’t just keep his promise to judge the enemies of Israel after they returned from exile, but he told them exactly how he would do it. Not only does this passage show how God would judge his enemies, but it also demonstrates his attributes that his people should follow.
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 12- Confirming/Defending the Resurrection (Part 1 of 2)
The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection didn’t take place then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, then Christ is God & the Christian faith is absolute truth. Listen as Pastor Matt walks your through how to defend the historicity […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 10- Confirmation for Christmas
A couple of week’s ago I stumbled on an article titled ‘Why You Should Stop Treating Jesus’s Birth Narratives as History.’ This guy loved the Spiritual lessons one could glean from the whole Jesus story. In his construct, the story is ‘truth’ but it isn’t TRUE. That is to say that it did not happen. […]
Matthew 22:46-23:7 Jesus on the Attack: Exposing the Scribes and Pharisees
Jesus has finally silenced the relentless attack of the religious leaders. They don’t know how to answer Jesus’ question. Furthermore, they are so intimidated by His wisdom that ‘no one dared from that day to ask Him another question.’ One might expect Jesus to kind of, ‘live and let live.’ If the Scribes and Pharisees […]
