Elder David turns to Matthew where we find Jesus gave a parable concerning a servant that lost ten thousand talents for the king, enough money that could shake a great empire. But he had not taken away the king’s composure. … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Matthew and reads the parable of the sower. Christ was speaking to those that could hear, who may or may not have prepared themselves for the gospel message. Elder Chris explains the various aspects of the … Read More
In Matthew 3, John the Baptist came before Christ preaching the kingdom of God is at hand. He was baptizing in the river Jordan and people were confessing their sins. Concerning the experiences at the river we find two things … Read More
Elder Chris looks at the generation of David in the Old Testament where God overcame sinful situations and blessed the line of David as promised. Despite Satan’s many attempts to keep the Lord Jesus Christ from entering into the world, … Read More
Elder Chris returns to Matthew 25 where Christ instructs his disciples about the end of the world. It will happen suddenly and rapidly, every knee shall bow; the righteous will be glorified, taken to Heaven, and the wicked will be … Read More
Elder Chris preaches on the conclusion of the sermon on the mount. He recaps the Jews having confidence in things God had appointed for their worship instead of God Himself, ultimately rejecting Christ and resulting in the destruction of Jerusalem. … Read More
Matthew 25 changes from the destruction of Jerusalem in chapter 24 to the kingdom of Heaven between those times and the coming of Christ at the last day. He explains that this is focused on the church and it centers … Read More
Elder James turns to Matthew 13 where we find Christ teaching in parables. Elder James explains that the parable of the sower is about instruction in discipleship and encourages us to choose to hear and understand the gospel. Download Audio … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Matthew 24 where Christ prophecies about the temple. “There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” He then begins to answer three questions from the disciples. “Tell us, … Read More
Elder Chris preaches on Matthew 2 where the great silence for 400 years was ended. Miracles and prophecies were coming to pass. Download Audio File
Elder Chris concludes his series on the model prayer. He prays to lead us not into temptation, but rather deliver us from evil. Elder Chris then points out that when God grants these things, the glory goes back to God. … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on the model prayer. He asks what if God treats our sins as we treat others’ sins and reminds us that our debt cannot be paid with silver and gold, but only with the blood … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on the model prayer. After looking to His kingdom and will first, it then turns towards our needs. With “give us this day our daily bread,” elder Chris emphasizes “this day,” not tomorrow but right … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on prayer and looks at “thy will be done in Earth as it is in Heaven”. This teaches that our life should line up with what Heaven desires. Elder Chris encourages us to be quick … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on prayer. In this sermon he looks at the kingdom of God. Like there are many different meanings to the word salvation in the Bible, the kingdom of God is similar. He points out that … Read More
Elder Chris turns back to Matthew 6 and in this sermon looks at the manner in which we are to pray. Christ gives us an outline beginning with “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Elder Chris … Read More
In Matthew 6, Christ gives us instruction on how to pray. We are not to pray to be seen of men, but in secret and he will reward us openly. We are to remove the distractions of the world during … Read More
All of God’s children will come unto Christ through regeneration. But in Matthew 11 it speaks of an invitation to those already alive. It’s an invitation to come unto Jesus and he will give us rest in this life. And … Read More
