Last Supper, Images of Christ Communion and Baptism, the two ordinances of the church, provide us beautiful images of Christ. Through the gospel message, and these two ordinances, God has given us the pictures of Christ upon which to meditate. He would have us to remember Jesus by what he did – his love, his sacrifice, his compassion – not what he…
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Exceptions to the Rule
Exceptions to the Rule There are rules, or declarations, and then there are exceptions to the rule. The one who has the authority to make the rule or declaration is the only one with the authority to make the exception; except for, of course, someone with greater authority or power. For example, in John 6:44,…
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
Cloud of Witnesses “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 12:1 And that cloud of witnesses continues with us…
Buy the Truth and Sell it Not (2)
Buy Truth, Sell Not (2) Truth is not always popular, especially when the truth hurts or when it runs contrary to ever-changing cultural ideas. Many people reject the idea of absolute truth, but a principle that changes and is subject to the interpretation of man could never have been truth to begin with. Truth is constant. Truth has value….
Faith Overcomes
Faith Overcomes Fear In Hebrews 11, we learn that the parents of Moses overcame fear by faith. We also learn that Moses, by faith, was able to overcome the temptation to pursue the pleasures of sin, which only last for a season. The amazing thing is, you and I have the same faith today, thousands of years…
Reset, Reflect, Recharge
Reset Reflect Recharge New Year’s Resolutions still intact? Let’s consider a Biblical approach to reflecting and readjusting, any time of the year, any time change is needed. Take a listen as Brother Matt helps us discover a pattern in the first 14 verses of Philippians Chapter 3 – Reset, Reflect, Reassess, Realign, Recharge, Resume.
The Birth of Christ
Merry Christmas! (2 part message) “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The Birth of Christ, part 1 The Birth of Christ, part 2
Buy the Truth and Sell it Not (1)
Buy Truth, Sell Not (1) Truth is not always popular, especially when the truth hurts or when it runs contrary to ever-changing cultural ideas. Many people reject the idea of absolute truth, but a principle that changes and is subject to the interpretation of man could never have been truth to begin with. Truth is constant. Truth…
The Faith of Abraham, part 2
Faith of Abraham, part 2 Faith doesn’t wait until all the questions are answered, or until the end is clearly seen. Faith focuses on the promises of God, on the anticipated outcome; not the obstacles along the way. With a focus on the glory of God, faith directs our decisions into the will of God.
God’s Sovereignty in Salvation
God’s Sovereignty in Salvation Is God sovereign in the salvation of sinners? Consider: man is dead in sin and cannot repent, believe, or love God until after he is born again; God will never be disappointed in the accomplishment of His will; God’s love is everlasting, not dependent upon man’s response, and nothing can separate us from His love; God would…
