What do we do with difficult text like I Corinthians 11:2-16 that have no other texts that add clarity? Is Paul’s command to women that they wear head coverings cultural or timeless? How are men the glory of God, but the woman the glory of the man? Why does Paul say long hair is a […]
Ephesians 5:22-33 Patriarchy and the Gospel
It is likely that the title of this sermon itself caused you to cringe a bit and recoil. The question is, why? Listen as Pastor Matt explains the God’s patriarchal design for marriage and all of society, and how that departing from this biblical structure ’causes the word of God to be dishonored. The Gospel […]
Matthew 26:36-46 When Victory and Agony Meet
I Thessalonians 5:12-13 The Shepherds and the Sheep (Part 2 of 2)
This text is an awkward text for a pastor to preach. Why? Just read it: 1 Thes. 5:12–13 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, & have charge over you in the Lord & give you instruction, 13 & that you esteem them very highly in love […]
