If you sometimes worry don’t worry about it; worry is part of loving people. When Paul was forced to leave the Thessalonians he was worried; deeply worried. However, his worry led him to take his cares to God in prayer, and they led him to spring to action on behalf of those he loved. Listen […]
Habakkuk_ When God Works In Unexpected and Undesirable Ways
Sometimes we pray for things, and the answer comes in unexpected, even undesirable ways. Such was the case with Habakkuk. He had prayed for the end of worship to false gods in Israel. How did God answer? By sending the Babylonians to conquer the nation! To say the least, that is not what Habakkuk had […]
I Thessalonians 1:2-4 Cultivating Continual Thanksgiving for ALL Believers
People, even Christian people, can sometimes hurt your feelings, let you down, and, let’s admit it, just get on your nerves. But in I Thessalonians 1:2-4 Paul says he ‘gives thanks to God always for all’ believers. How did he sustain such gracious feelings toward flawed people? Listen as Pastor Matt shows four things in […]
Matthew 6:5-13 Praying to God as a Child of God
Do you ever feel condemnation over your prayer life? Listen as Pastor David examines Matthew 6:1-13 showing how that prayer is not a cold business transaction but an aspect a warm familial relationship between adopted/born again children of God.
Philippians 4:5-7 A Forbearing Versus An Anxious Spirit
Disagreement and discord are two different things. How do we maintain unity in the midst of disagreement? How do we disagree as Christians? The carnal response is aggression and worry, but there is a better way. Listen as Pastor Matt examines Philippians 4:5-7 to show us the key to displaying a beautiful forbearing spirit instead […]
Philippians_ A Mid-book Review/Preview
Have you ever struggled understanding the relationship between prayer and God’s Sovereignty? You are not alone, but there are answers. Listen as Pastor Matt examines the book of Philippians to get the ‘big picture.’ Paul trusted God to preserve the Philippians in the faith (1:6), but this confidence does not keep him from praying drives […]
Psalm 37_ Brother Paul Lehrer
Ezekiel 20:1-32_ When You Inquire of the Lord- Pastor Michael Carr
Often people go to the Lord to ask Him to do things for them, or to seek His comfort in times of conflict. Israel did this, and receive quite the rude awakening. It would not be okay. There were no short cuts. Listen as Pastor Michael Carr of Northside Baptist Church walks us through Ezekiel […]
Philippians 1:27a On What Do We Concentrate When Prayers Go Unanswered
One of the great challenges that the Christian will encounter is the reality of unanswered prayers. On what should we concentrate during those times? How do we process difficult providences especially when we have labored in prayer, trusting God to work things out according to our prayers…..but then he doesn’t. Listen as Pastor Matt examines […]
Philippians 1:19-21_ Paul’s Confidence Concerning His Conversion
Walk with Pastor Matt as he looks at Philippians 1:19-21. Everyone suffers but God has designed suffering as the vehicle of sanctification; it makes us holy and actually works out for our salvation. Let us pray for the ‘supply of the Spirit of Christ Jesus’ so that the faith of our brothers and sisters does […]