Matthew

Elder Chris begins a new series on the identifying marks of the New Testament church. There are things that we must contend for to keep the light of the Lord in our church. In this sermon he turns to the … Read More

While many thought Christ was a prophet like men of the past, Peter said “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Christ told the disciples “On this rock I will build my church and the gates of … Read More

The word Godhead indicates there is more than one, but the essence of God is one, completely united. In Matthew during Jesus’s baptism, we find the three in the Godhead mentioned in one place. Elder Chris examines the grace of … Read More

In Matthew, Christ instructs his disciples that they were to preach that the kingdom of Heaven was at hand. But it was not enough to teach them in their ministry, but also the dangers associated with serving him. In the … Read More

Elder Philip looks at five women in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. While the genealogy is troubled, Christ came into this world to save sinners and deliver us from situations we should not be in. Elder Philip proclaims that Christ … Read More

The Bible has been burned, banned, restricted, and prohibited to the common man. Despite Satan’s attempts, the word still stands and will never pass away. The words of the Lord are pure, perfect, and complete. Elder Mark encourages us to … Read More

In Matthew 12, before Christ heals a man’s hand, he asks is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? Since the Pharisees were so focused on the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law, they … Read More

Elder John turns to Matthew where the prophecies of the coming kingdom were being fulfilled. John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ and came on the scene to preach. John did not have the teachings of … Read More

Elder Ronald turns to Matthew where Christ told the disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The disciples thought he meant loaves of bread but Christ reminds them of the recent miracle of feeding five-thousand with … Read More

In the word of God, blindness can be seen as judgment as well as those between being born again and seeing the truth of the gospel. Elder Chris thanks God for showing us that our salvation is by free grace … Read More

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