Are you ‘worthy of Christ?’ The very question ‘Am I worthy of Christ?’ makes me uncomfortable. The question kinda makes me cringe, even tremble. What kind of pride could make us say, ‘Yes, I am worthy of Christ; the spotless, perfect, sinless Lamb of God.’ But ‘worthy of Christ’ is terminology that has arisen again […]
Luke 1: 26-38 Maybe Christmas is About Alotta Bit More
After the Grinch failed to ‘steal Christmas’ the narrator says, ‘Then the Grinch thought of something…he hadn’t before. Maybe…Christmas…he thought…doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas……perhaps……means a little bit more. Indeed, the ‘Ol Grinch was on to something, but it comes up short. What exactly is Christmas about? In ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ we’re […]
Philippians 2:12-13 Work Out What God Worked In
Even people who know very little Scripture often know that the Bible says, ‘Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.’ Often people use this text as an anti-church proof text. They quote this verse implying that the church is unimportant, and that a person’s religious faith is simply between them and God. They […]
Philippians 1:29- Taking for Granted What We’ve Been Granted: Four Aspects of God’s Grace
God’s grace is much more amazing than we often give it credit for being. Listen as Pastor Matt examines four aspects of God’s grace that are clearly seen in Philippians 1:29. 1) God’s grace is INTIMATELY PARTICULAR 2) God’s grace is INFINITELY PRAISEWORTHY . 3) God’s grace is INTRINSICALLY PURPOSEFUL. And 4) God’s grace has […]
