You have probably heard it said, ‘Do as I say do not do as I do.’ NONSENSE! That sentiment is the opposite of discipleship and was antithetical to the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Paul has instructed the Philippians toward humility and Christian love in Philippians 2:1-11, and now in Philippians 2:17-18 he points to […]
Philippians 2:9 The Responses of the Father to the Son_ Part 1 of 2
Walk with Pastor Matt as he looks at Philippians 2:9 to see how the Father responded to Jesus’ life as a humble servant; as one who put Himself in a vulnerable position for others, as one refused to display His power for His own benefit, as one who trusted the Father so much that He […]
Philippians 1:27-28 Two Proofs from God: Of Perdition and of Salvation
How should we view opponents of the Gospel? Are they a sign that we need to adopt a new strategy of evangelism? No! By no means. Walk with Pastor Matt as he examines Philippians 1:27-28 to show how that Christian persecution is part of God’s design for the church, and our patient perseverance through these […]
Philippian 1:21 To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain
On November 1, 2014 Brittany Maynard chose to end her life because of suffering due to a terminal brain tumor. For her to live was pleasure, happiness, and comfort; and if pleasure, happiness, and comfort was unattainable she saw death as gain. This idea of so called ‘euthanasia’ or ‘death with dignity’ is gaining cultural momentum. […]
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 […]
Philippians 1:12-14_ What Christians Need to Know About Hardships
This life is full of suffering and hardships that threaten to rock the faith of believers. This threat is a terrifying reality because we are saved by faith. So how do we continue to believe God’s promises in the midst of hardships? As always, God’s word has the answer. Listen as Pastor Matt shows from […]
The Glorious Purposes of God in the Life of Isabella Hope: Don’t Waste Your Miscarriage – Romans 8:5-39
We serve a sovereign and gracious God. In the midst of the anguish of deep suffering, we find strength in knowing that God has a purpose in all things. Often we find the tender smiling face of God just behind the most bitter clouds of providence. Pastor Matt shares his heart in the midst of […]
