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 […]
Lamentations 3-The Poetic Beauty of God’s Faithfulness Amid Life’s Trials- Brother Michael Carr
We have all walked through difficult seasons with varying degrees of intensity. In Lamentations Jeremiah shows us how a proper theology helps you navigate even the most distressing circumstances.
Matthew 17:1-3 Jesus’ Transfiguration
The events of the Mountain of Transfiguration are recorded in all three synoptic Gospels. But what do they teach us about Christ? Listen as Pastor Matt considers the timing of the event, the triad of disciples He took with Him to the mountain, the transfiguration itself, and the typology behind Moses and Elijah to show […]
Genesis 32:22-32-Wrestling With Change-Pastor David Province
This is one of the most obscure passages in all of the Bible. Jacob had spent his entire life wrestling against others to get the upper hand for himself. That is, until he finally meets a mysterious antagonists who changes everything, including Jacob. Listen as Pastor David walks through the text to show…I- Jacob’s State/Situation(vs […]
Matthew 16:22-28 The Unexpected Follow-up to Peter’s Great Confession (Part 2)
Most every Christian is familiar with Jesus’ declaration that whoever would come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. But what does that mean? We have all likely heard the statement that ‘Everyone has his own cross to bear.’ And we’ve also likely heard everything from difficult marriages, stressful jobs, […]
Matthew 16:20-23 The Unexpected Follow-Up to Peter’s Great Confession
Peter boldly proclaims Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. What happens next is shockingly unexpected. Jesus tells the disciples not to tell anyone who He is? And then, even more shockingly He begins to show them that He must go to Jerusalem, & suffer many things from the elders & chief […]
Matthew 27:45-54- An Answer to the Problem of Evil- Why is it ‘Good Friday?’
Many atheists have blamed their unbelief on ‘the problem of evil.’ The argument goes as follows:A. If God exists, then He is all-loving, & all-powerful.B. If God is all-loving, then He would want to eliminate all evil. C. If God is all-powerful, then He is able to eliminate all evil.D. Yet, Evil exists, so God […]
Matthew 14:3-12- John the Baptist: A Case Study in Speaking the Truth
How should a Christian think of cultural engagement? Should the church address political issues? Should Christians speak out against wicked rulers? The example of John the Baptist is instructive. 1) He knew what was going on 2) He knew what God’s law said 3) He spoke to Herod about his sin 4) He was undeterred […]
I Peter 1:6-7 Always rejoicing, Sometimes Grieving, Enduring to the reward- Brother Brody Wells
Listen as Brother Brody Wells exposes the truth of trials in the paradox of Christian living. Are we to rejoice OR are we to grieve? YES! And, all the while God’s grace is on display in proving the trustworthiness of our faith through timely, carefully measured, and necessary trials… not only for His glory BUT […]
