The day after the triumphal entry was a doozy of a day. All the groups of religious leaders banded together in their opposition to Jesus. Matthew tells of how they tried to intimidate Jesus, incriminate Him, discredit His theology, and diminish the influence He had over the crowds. In each instance they failed. Now Jesus […]
Matthew 20:20-23- Jesus’ Response to Those Who Wanted to Be First
When James, John, and their mother asked Jesus to grant them seats on His left and right hand in His Kingdom Jesus responded by telling them that they didn’t know what they were asking. What does that mean? In what sense did the not understand what they were asking? Listen as Pastor Matt fleshes out […]
Matthew 19:30-20:16 Laborers in the Vineyard-Part Two- The Explanation
Last week Pastor Matt explained the particular elements of the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. He did not explain what Matthew intended to convey. What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven/The Vineyard? Who do these early morning laborers and late day laborers who receive just as much as the early morning laborers […]
Matthew 19:27-29 When Will/Did the Twelve Disciples Sit on Twelve Thrones? Part 1 of 2
Matthew 19:28 Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. But what does ‘in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His […]
Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas from Galatians- Pastor Josh Woody
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains from the book of Galatians how that ‘in the fullness of time’ the incarnate Son of God came into the world as King, and made us sons of God and heirs with Him.
Matthew 17:24-27 Patiently Enduring Evil While Opposing It
How many times have you thought you knew something was right & found out it was wrong? How many times have you condemned something as wrong, only to find out later that it was right? In our pride, we have a tendency to think what we have always known, or always heard is right. Peter […]
Matthew 16:28 A Prophesied Coming- How Did Jesus Come in His Kingdom in 70AD?
Mt. 16:28 Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. What event was this prophesy anticipating? Some say it looks forward to the Transfiguration. Some say it anticipates the resurrection/ascension of Jesus. Other suggest […]
Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus’ Response the Peter’s Great Confession- Part 2
In this sermon Pastor Matt takes a deeper look at Jesus’ response to Peter’s great confession. Jesus heartily agrees with Peter that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and as such He will build HIS Church; a new people of God. And what will this new people of God do? We […]
The Great Commission and Your Hope- Dr. Kenneth Gentry
Most Christians today believe the world is going to always be getting worse and worse and then, finally, Jesus will come back and save us from this terrible world. But is that what the Bible actually teaches? Listen as Dr. Kenneth Gentry continues with his 3rd installment of this four part series on Eschatology by […]
