Mercy Seat Christian Church: Recent Episodes
References: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/4112315822558 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRC3Lclf3qg&pp=ygUlbWVyY3kgc2VhdCBjaHJpc3RpYW4gY2h1cmNoIDgwMCBwb2luZA%3D%3D https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102224124287849 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/8123123243097 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ldZs-CZczSE Another video of Charlie (with Rob Smith): https://x.com/terrigreenusa/status/1663350223337402369?s=46
This sermon looks at Scripture, the writings of the early church and the Reformers, and the laws produced in the civil realm regarding homosex. On May 14, 390, sodomy was outlawed throughout the entire Roman Empire by Emperor Theodosius. Punishable by death. 54 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com Link to sermon The Affects of Homosex Upon Americans: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/428121327450 Link to sermon The Demise of Sodomites in a Just Society: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/325121224195
This sermon covers some of the changes made to the Republican Party platform at the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sermon addresses the debate regarding the voting for the lesser of two evils. 36 min. MecySeat.net
Finally published after 16 years - in honor of the 809th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta -Great Charter-. This sermon looks at some of the history surrounding the signing of the document- examines some of the tyranny by King John- and demonstrates how this document is the product of a Christian culture. What happened at Runnymede is an example of the doctrine of the lesser magistrates. 35 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse. Three important matters stated in the title. The Lord has to work with mere men- reparations are nonsense- and making deals with God is often dumb. 47 min. MercySeat.net
When the Lord gives His commandments and ways and directions - men would do well to listen. Our response has consequences in our lives, in society, and in our homes. This sermon from Judges 2 demonstrates that. 44 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
This is the first of the next four chapters that address the life of Samson. In this chapter we become acquainted with Samson's parents. 36 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
This sermon serves as an introduction to the Book of Judges and covers chapter 1. Ultimately - no form of government provides peace and justice if the people themselves are not submitted to the law of God and the ways of His Word. --When big governments produce corruption and tyrants from within - the people like to talk about and see the need for decentralization. When there is corruption and threats from invaders from without - people like to talk about big central governments. Both have their dangers.--Between the days of Joshua and Samuel, Israel had plummeted to moral and spiritual degeneracy and disaster. Over and over the pattern of sin followed by oppression, followed by repentance, followed by deliverance, followed by sin followed by oppression, followed by repentance, followed by deliverance we see repeated again and again. --Look at our own nation. In rebellion to the Lord. God brings judgment - some of it in the form of oppression by governments. Understand that is a goodness. It gets men's attention. It humbles men- blunts the arrogance of man- makes them contrite. --Here in Judges we will see utter spiritual degeneracy to the point where a son steals from his mother, a fornicator is a leader, and a whole tribe condones homosexual acts, rape, and murder.--Long neglect of God's law had left the Israelites with faulty notions about God and about His will. --37 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon addresses the topic of Deborah and women. With a look at our current society when it comes to men and women in general.-The feminist sees men having the rule as oppression over women - godly men see their rule as having obligation and responsibility to women.-62 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon is loaded with practical advice on a man pursuing a woman while it teaches the duty of parents to their sons and daughters - and teaches the law of God regarding honoring your father and mother. Powerful- 44 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon looks at three reasons Mercy Seat opposes youth groups.--1. Mercy Seat refuses to aid and abet the irresponsibility of parents.-2. The idea of youth groups is rooted in socialism and statism.-3. Youth groups are rooted in the idea of adolescence.--Many ask -Do you have a youth ministry--- The better question is -In what way are youth to be involved in ministry-----This sermon is loaded with history and insight. 56 min. MercySeat.net
To say we should never resist evil becomes an evil in itself - as such teaching proliferates evil in the land. To say we should never resist evil is what is UNloving. To say we should never resist evil is a treason against God and the betrayal of neighbor. --Is it proper to in the name of love and do not resist evil to betray the weak to the wicked-- To in the name of love and do not resist evil to expose someone else's cheek to an attacker-- To in the name of love and do not resist evil allow wicked men to burn down churches, plant atheism, and destroy the nation-- To in the name of love and do not resist evil stand by while children have their genitals mutilated and their minds corrupted----The truth is - it is precisely love which compels us to resist evil. --Love is defined by the law and Word of God. 39 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com--Also available at YouTube- https---www.youtube.com-watch--v-PpFSw4tE6Y8
Secession has a place in the affairs of nations. When those who possess civil government authority abuse their authority - secession can be a lawful and biblical means of ending their abuse of people.--Verse by verse through 2 Chronicles.-38 min. -MercySeat.net -DefyTyrants.com
What is part of the behavior we should exhibit when we as Christians find ourselves in conflict with other Christians-- 30 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through 2 Chronicles verse by verse. This sermon covers 7 duties the churchmen have to the civil authorities. 39 min. MercySeat.net -DefyTyrants.com
One of the greatest struggles believers encounter is understanding how they are accepted of God. This sermon strengthens the conscience that the sole means whereby you can obtain right-standing with God is always only through Christ alone. This sermon is packed with practical advice regarding our approaching the Lord. 39 min. MercySeat.net
This is an election sermon. The sermon demonstrates that not only has American government and society rejected the law of God - but demonstrates how most of American Christianity has rejected the law of God. The sermon calls for faithfulness to Christ. 41 min. MercySeat.net
Pastor Matt reads most of C.T. Studd's Chocolate Soldier article from 100 years ago. An 8-minute historical video is then played- and finally, a song about remarkable church history from the year 320 AD. 53 min. MercySeat.net
In 1980 - the federal government enacted the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act. This act created and gave seeping powers to Child Protective Services -CPS-.--The state creates the breakdown of family through law, policy, and court opinion - and then brings in their statist -remedies.---The sermon was preached on the day Pastor Matt's 19 year old daughter Rochelle-Rose was married. 41 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
The title of the sermon explains what the sermon is about. Gives good guidance. Also looks into the history of John Calvin's search for a wife. And reveals the most needed ingredient for a solid marriage. May Christ be praised- 37 min. MercySeat.net
There is a Trojan Horse in the Republican Party and it involves the filth of homosex. Christians must quit looking to wicked men to help save them from evil. 2 Chronicles 16-7-10.-33-minutes. MercySeat.net
When you embrace the slogan -all sins are the same- it causes you to have a flippant attitude towards sin. --It is meant to minimize sin. Minimize your sin- and everybody else's sin - including huge national sins that destroy nations. It is meant to neutralize you from fighting against sin in your life and sin in society. --It is a corrupter. It is meant to help you justify your sin and the sin of society- national sins. 37 min. MercySeat.net
This was the last sermon Pastor Matt preached just before the pretendemic. It was preached on March 8th, 2020 - finally published now. The sermon goes through chapter 19 verse by verse - and it ends with a 20-minute strongly worded and heartfelt exhortation. The things said were striking given what happened just a few days later. Strap on your boots - the sermon is 69 minutes long. We pray it is a blessing to your mind - and builds a fire in your heart. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
After two and half years, finally getting this sermon posted. Continuing through Acts verse by verse - it is a barn-burner.----This is classic Christianity in action. True Christianity confronts the false religions and paganism of the cultures. True Christianity confronts and comes into conflict with the idols of cultures. And that is what is happening here.----Notice this form of true Christianity is wholly opposite of American Christianity and all the Christianity of the West in our day - which tries to accommodate itself to the world - to live in peaceful coexistence with the world. To appease and conform to the world - even to where it can live in peaceful coexistence with and accommodate itself to homosex - when such behavior is condemned in see-spot-run fashion in Scripture.----We have to ask - where are the men who fear God-- All of present-day Christianity tries to effeminize men - make men into women - condemn and cajole manly behavior - and yet, the world is screaming for men who love God to speak- And to act-----These who have turned the world upside down- This means -those who have caused trouble-' It means -those who are declaring something contrary to what we have known-' To them this is an attack upon our filthy way of life- a possible end to our status quo. Biblical Christianity causes conflict because it confronts the idols and thinking and evil of the culture.----And I say - where are the men of God that will say -away with this bauble' - and in fealty and faithfulness and love for Christ will confront the idols. Where are they----35 minutes MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing through Acts verse by verse.--So here again we see Paul before the magistrates. In contact with the magistrates. When the Lord spoke to Paul He said there would be no harm to him - but that did not mean there wouldn't be difficulties. But notice here - no harm did come to him- Here we see the interposition of the magistrates on behalf of Paul- The magistrate keeps Paul from harm.----And this was huge. Had Gallio sided with the Jews - scholars point out that this would have slowed the preaching of the Gospel for the next 10-12 years. Then there was a change in Roman rule under Nero decidedly against Christians. But those 10-12 years running up till then would have been decidedly different. Gallio was held in esteem - had his judgment gone against Paul - all other proconsuls would hear of his verdict on this - and they too would have made things hard on the Christians. Because of the interposition of this proconsul - the Christian faith was given liberty to be proclaimed.----This demonstrates once again - the impact of the magistrates concerning the Gospel - whether for good or for evil. And I have seen this in our days. From a judge to a policeman - they can either help proliferate the spread of the Gospel - or hinder it. This is why churchmen have always believed it important to instruct the magistrates - to speak to the civil realm regarding their office- instructing them in their duty in the sight of Christ. Christ's kingdom impacts both individuals and nations. And here we see it yet again in Acts 18 - our text.----53 min.--Mercy Seat.net DefyTyrants.com
What was the undoing of one of the wisest men who ever lived-- While covering 2 Chronicles 1 verse by verse, this sermon looks at knowledge, wisdom, wealth, and ease. The sermon is loaded with in insight, history, and Scripture. 52 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants,com
Pastor Matt gives a two-fold warning.--The first warning is about bloodguilt.--The second warning is about judicial supremacy.--48 min. MercySeat.net--To watch the sermon on video- https---rumble.com-v1aytdo-a-warning-to-america-a-look-at-the-dobbs-opinion.html----Pastor Matt's sermon of repentance from 2013- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp--SID-9151320251110----A Response to the Obergefell Opinion sermon- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp--SID-722152251315----A Look at the Masterpiece Cake Opinion- Neutrality and the Ghettoization of Christianity sermon- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp--SID-615182045173----Bostock- The Continued Evil of the Supreme Court sermon- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp--SID-7120052217204
Starting verse by verse through Malachi.--Understand, when men have more fealty, honor, and reverence for human authority than they do for the Lord and His authority - all of society is in jeopardy.----By their bogus form of religion, the priests were teaching the people to have more fealty, honor and reverence for the civil authorities than they had for the Lord Himself - from whom the civil authorities derive their authority.----And so the churchmen in our day have taught Americans the same thing - they have taught the people to have more fealty, honor, and reverence for human civil authority than for the Lord Himself.----When you speak of the doctrine of the lesser magistrates, the worthless churchmen say -Oh, you don't respect authority.- No - it's precisely the fact that we do respect authority that we understand the abuse of authority must be confronted.----You must understand - without a valid doctrine of authority, order will not stand in society. We now live in a lawless state.--37 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Here is something I want you to ponder - if Rome tolerated so many odd and weird religions -and Rome did- - why did Rome persecute the Christians so heavily and view Christianity as a threat----Ponder that. --I submit to you that it was because the early Christians held to and practiced the immanence of Christ's rule in the earth - that the Roman establishment found Christianity intolerable and a threat.--Understand what I am saying - Christianity holds to the transcendence of God - but not to the exclusion of divine immanence in the earth. As Christ Himself taught us to pray - thy kingdom come, they will be done on earth as it is in heaven. His kingdom impacts the kingdoms of the earth. His kingdom impacts individuals and nations. Confronts the evils, idols, and tyrants of the day. Confronts the status quo and pagan thought. In all areas of life - ethics, law, economics, etc.--Christianity teaches the transcendence of God, but not to the exclusion of divine immanence in the earth and THIS is what made Christianity a threat to the status quo - and hence their persecution of Christians and Christianity. --Right from the beginning - in the book of Acts - we see the conflict between Rome and Christianity - between the followers of Christ and the Roman officials. This is why they were accused of treason in Acts 17 wherein the hue and cry against them was -These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. Jason has harbored them and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another King - Jesus.---But that isn't the hue and cry against Christians in our day. -31-min. --http---mercyseat.net-2007-06-06-apologetics-and-the-state-
Pastor Matt looks at the situation in Ukraine and provides an alternative view from the narrative being promulgated by the media and government. --Here are the two links to scholars speaking about the history surrounding Ukraine and Russia--https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-1c0yYxVIuy0-t-1652s-https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-JrMiSQAGOS4-Here is another link on history- https---www.ukcolumn.org-ukcolumn-news-uk-column-news-25th-february-2022-fbclid-IwAR3W5GP7v9JssDIrK5dSUI2Fn6JYPMuQfHCvGY6frQ9lkxKn0wV7METPdnw--Here is the Tucker Carlson link on dangerous weapon biolabs- https---www.foxnews.com-opinion-tucker-we-have-right-know-this-fbclid-IwAR37rIotjbVr7kChzcx4zNv67s-kSoRMSYAJQGHoYO62ckN-SvrgPc8Ho8Y--Here is the link to JP Sears video on Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-6G3nWyoQ5CQ-t-304s--Here is the link to the Forbes article on Vaccine Passports- https---www.forbes.com-sites-suzannerowankelleher-2022-02-24-national-vaccine-quietly-rolled-out--sh-2810066f6be6--4-minute video analysis of Ukraine by retired US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-zq4IU2qgbjc--Other interesting history here- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-5nUZekJ3pfM-t-977s--The plan to destroy Russia- https---www.globalresearch.ca-rand-corp-how-destroy-russia-5678456-pdf-5678456--Link about Matt Perno -The Epoch Times has much more detail on this-- https---dcweekly.org-2022-02-27-rest-east-matt-you-are-finally-free-heartbreaking-obituary-for-j-6-prisoner-an-suicide-victim-matthew-perno---Latest 4-minute Defy Tyrants video- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-T4EfnMDBwdI
This sermon established the duty of children to obey and honor their parents. Then it presents the assertion that children are not always to obey as the parents authority has limits. Then it gives practical advice on how to reform and repair the family and home. 43 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon covers various thoughts regarding the draconian decrees that have been imposed upon the Canadian people due to the covid mandates. It covers a letter of interposition from churchmen to Justin Trudeau. The beginning of the sermon also covers some thoughts about the current situation in Ukraine. Below are some links to both. May Christ be praised- 46 min. MercySeat.net----Here are the three links I mentioned so you can see things from a perspective other than the narrative being pushed by the politicians and the press in America and Europe-----A short news article which exposes what the American press has been censoring- https---www.rt.com-russia-550529-ukraine-war-eight-years-zakharova--fbclid-IwAR1I27RaglYQxp1zLP--03MYSDgGZ5N1Fh8OiQZlEN2fM-b21NoVte-xqoY----Watch at least the first 15 minutes- https---www.ukcolumn.org-ukcolumn-news-uk-column-news-25th-february-2022-fbclid-IwAR1NRT-HlRgOsNoluRbR9I7kWYjEyEwu2ALaOq5P3hcV8a5uRTkCykb--OQ----Another article- https---www.paulcraigroberts.org-2022-02-24-update-on-the-ukrainian-situation--fbclid-IwAR2UkYnMp3jAXL-c3dSd9onuwyH4H7hYVaQsY-5L8Nxo1CIhzMpvF7gwFtk----And this is a fourth link. Well worth the 18-minutes from an American in downtown Kiev giving his analysis of the situation- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-1vdiEABLFoo----Transcript of Putin's Address Regarding Ukraine- https---www.msn.com-en-us-news-world-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-on-ukraine-ar-AAUfDms-fbclid-IwAR05nDZjFFyxNdBDbCO1DhOfJz7UQ26Y-Bv2HVcKpcNluKhETO6saY54QDM----Here is the open letter from the pastors to Trudeau- https---www.libertycoalitioncanada.com-an-open-letter-to-justin-trudeau
During the Apostle Paul's time, the family in the Roman world was fractured. Historians tell us that divorce had exploded- adultery was rampant- and childlessness prevailed.--Homosexuality - pervasive and widespread.--Sexual immorality of all kinds - pervasive and widespread.--Sociologists tell us that the culture was atomistic. In other words - the individual - his happiness- his desires- his wants - were paramount - the world revolved around the individual. - family was trampled.--MEism and the individual reigned supreme.--And yet, Paul doesn't set up a church that is appealing to millennials, or yuppies, or dinks or even generation Z. Rather he appeals to the Colossians to embrace Christianity. To embrace God's created order. To embrace God's created design for man. To marry. To have children. To build a home. To establish a family.--Radical. Counter-revolutionary stuff to the culture in Colosse. 39 min. MercySeat.net
Does the Bible address extended family- Yes it does - and this sermon provides Scripture and practical advice regarding extended family and how to reconstruct it. 52 min. MercySeat.net--Family Worship sermon- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-22121835395
This is a 12-minute homily on the song The Little Drummer Boy. Preached for Christmas 2021. The song is exegeted. 12 min. MercySeat.net
A response to how the churchmen are falsely using Romans 14 to shame Christians into silence so they do not speak out against the evil of tyrants using the the pandemic to impose tyranny. 36 min. MercySeat.net--Part 3 of Christian Resistance- 4-Minute video https---rumble.com-vpozq3-christians-god-is-building-get-involved-step-3-of-christian-resistance.html--May Christ be praised--CountyBeforeCountry.org https---countybeforecountry.org---https---rumble.com-vqo4yp-county-before-country-christian-thought-in-action.html-DefyTyrants.com
Rest is a part of God's created order - it is built into His creation. This sermon looks at practical points regarding rest. 39 minutes MercySeat.net
This sermon speaks to the heart. An excellent dissertation on pride. A must-listen sermon full of insight. May Christ be praised- -54 min. MercySeat.net
Right now - our government is teaching men NOT to work - and the government and corporations are trying to make men unable to work. These tyrants are so brazen - they are even willing to attack the very created order of God regarding work. And you must stand against them- And you must stand for Christ---Here is the link for the LA Fire Captain's 12-minute declaration of defiance to the mandates- https---rumble.com-vlppv9-la-fire-department-captain-on-covid-vaccine-mandate-this-tyranny-stops-righ.html--Here is the link about the mother denied seeing her child by a judge because she refuses to get the shot- https---www.fox32chicago.com-news-cook-county-judge-strips-mother-of-parental-rights-over-vaccination-status--Here is a link to another sermon on work- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-430162131412
Every time you comply you are aiding and abetting tyrants in accomplishing their evil. You are aiding and abetting a great lie. You are selling tomorrow's freedom for today's convenience.----We must offer Christian resistance. Christian resistance involves and demands three things- 1. Repentance, 2. Fighting, and 3. Building. And I do not mean these in that particular order - all three happen intermixed and ongoing.----Save the link to this sermon on Gab TV before we are taken down.--https---tv.gab.com-channel-mattmagistrate-view-christian-resistance-in-this-dark-hour-612503feb0bb75bd3ab2fe17----Here is the link to the 3-minute U. S. military recruitment video mentioned in the sermon- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-3OiYrRy3mzE----Study on ill-affects of masking children- https---djhjmedia.com-kari-shocking-study-shows-that-children-are-dropping-iq-points-as-a-result-of-covid-restrictions-video-----And- https---healthpolicy.usc.edu-article-mandatory-masking-of-school-children-is-a-bad-idea-----Link to the sermon The Shot and The Tyranny of Man- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-46212130525319----An appropriate meme for the sermon- https---www.facebook.com-photo--fbid-10226376178569008-set-a.2505107945234----Our latest 5-minute video from Defy Tyrants- The Government and Corporations are Enslaving Americans - https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-fuBts-H1a08-t-7s
Continuing verse by verse through Acts. This sermon goes through Acts 14 which covers the second half of Paul's first missionary journey. 30-min. MercySeat.net
This sermon was preached on Sunday, the 4th of July, 2021.----Nations should cherish liberty and it is Christ and Christianity that brings liberty to men and nations. True liberty comes to nations that honor His law and word in their polity and policies.----But America has lost her way. Her laws, policies, and court opinions spit in the face of Christ and impugn God's law and word. So while Americans are sold license disguised as liberty and think they are free - they are slaves to sin - and this makes them slaves to the state.----Culture is religion externalized. And atheistic cultures most always turn into statist cultures. They make the state god. Atheistic cultures end up as statist totalitarian hells or hedonistic sewers - or both. America is both.----But Christian men and Christianity produces something far different.----We as Christian men understand and cherish liberty more than all other men. And why is that- It is because liberty is rooted in our religion - unlike the religion of the atheist. Our desire to not be subjugated by men - not be subjugated by the state is rooted in our theology. In fact it is rooted in the most prized aspect of our Christian faith - namely, the finished work of Christ at Calvary. He has ransomed us - others shall not own us- No man. No state. We are free-----And this is why statists hate Christ and hate Christianity - because a true Christianity cannot be subjugated by the state.
The monolithic centralized state views the decentralized family - as a threat.--Therefore the state wants to control and subjugate the family to the state through law and policy and court opinion.----This is a huge tenant of Marxism which views the family to be a major pillar of bourgeois society. To them - family must be subjugated by the state.----The family is an institution ordained by God and is not to be controlled by the state. Family is its own government separate from the state - and in fact - civil government is an extension of family government.----And men have a duty to protect their homes from the attacks and invasions of the state into their domestic affairs. -----We currently live in a statist hell which through law and policy has emasculated men- undermined their authority- taken their responsibility- stripped them of their duties- belittled, sequestered, neutralized, weakened, and tamed them for the state's ends. 39 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse. This sermon looks at the difference in the response of the Israelites to the murder of a concubine - 400,000 men at arms rallied- and to the response by the American Church to the murder of the preborn - overwhelming silence. 38 min. MercySeat.net
On June 20th, 2021, an 83 year-old brother in Christ - Herb Titus - went to be with the Lord. He faithfully finished the race. This sermon is about his life. May Christ be praised- 43 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
A pack of sodomites surround a house in Gibeah. How does this relate to America- This sermon expounds upon the awful consequence of accommodation to evil. Verse by verse through Judges 19. 38 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com----American Christianity neuters men and tells them to have nothing to do with civil government matters- to be indifferent towards the evil, idols, and tyrants of the culture. And the wicked attack and malign when they see Christians who view -politics and religion- as -inextricably linked.- They are inextricably linked in that God's Word speaks to all matters of life, including matters of civil government.----God-haters find such a notion horrifying. They can countenance a Christianity that stays in the corner - but Christians who want to see God's law and Word applied to all areas of life needs to be attacked and maligned.----They fear a Christianity which confronts the evils, idols, and tyrants of the culture- which cannot sit silent when they see His law and Word impugned- and which works to make disciples of all nations.
Syncretism brings decadence and decay to theological thought - which in turn brings decadence and decay to society and to the governments of men.--Syncretism is the combining of different forms of belief or practice. It abounds in American Christianity and society today.--Here we see the example of Micah who was taking a little bit of what the Lord teaches and a little bit of his own religious machinations and of the religion of the day and blended them altogether. This is syncretism - and syncrestism has been expressed in thousands of different forms down through the ages.--This sermon takes the example of Micah and his Levite priest and makes application to the Christians and churchmen of our day here in America. 41 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse through Judges. In this sermon, Samson serves as a warning to all men about the awful consequence of sexual sin. The sermon focuses in on three awful consequences. -announcements first 4 minutes- 46 min. MercySeat.net -DefyTyrants.com
On May 4th, 1521 an important historical act of interposition took place, as did such an act on April 18th, 1521. This sermon discusses that history by looking at the interposition of Frederick the Wise and Martin Luther. The sermon then goes on to show how those two acts of interposition - by a churchman and a magistrate - had direct correlation for two other acts of interposition taking place 30 years later by churchmen and magistrates. We commemorate the 500th anniversary of the actions of these Christian brothers who went before us. 38 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com MagdeburgConfession.com
I never published this sermon because it is missing the first 8-minutes due to a recording error. But I now realize that what was preserved is of too great importance not to air.--Very few Christians who have been martyred were told - -Deny Christ or die.- --The vast majority of persecutions had and have to do with some point of obedience. The matter is about authority - and about rule. The design of the state is to persecute and eliminate Christianity, or subjugate it, or dull, deaden, and defile the form of Christianity in their midst. This is what has happened in America and throughout the West.--The state makes laws or policies that impugn the law or Word of God. The Christian is brought into confrontation and conflict with the state because of this point of obedience - whatever the situation may be. He refuses to join in the state's rebellion against Christ. He is obedient to the Lord. --This results in suffering, persecution, and martyrdom. -Lawrence the Deacon exemplified this in the 3rd century. 23 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com --Defy Tyrants- YouTube channel and GAB channel.
When civil government is weak or non-existent OR is corrupt or abusive, dispensing immorality and injustice - the other governments will try to fill the void. Self-government and family government will try to protect self and family and restore order in society.----This sermon examines the situation in the days of Judges and Samson and draws comparison to our day in America and the West.----The sermon takes time to address the prevalent form of Christianity in America as taught by John MacArthur and the vast majority of America's churchmen.----When civil government reaches a certain point of lawlessness - men will coalesce under family government and self government and church government to protect themselves and their families. And men are right to do so.--48 min. MercySeat.net--DefyTyrants.com--YouTube and GAB channels under the name -Defy Tyrants- and under the name -Matt Trewhella.-
I have finally set forth my thoughts on this massively important topic.----Though there is so much more I could say about the Covid -vaccine-, this sermon addresses the churchmen, the government men, and the businessmen regarding the shot for the virus. The sermon sets forth reasons not to get the shot. It also addresses vaccine passports and the massive propaganda machine at work to convince you to get the shot.----Please share this sermon with others.----Link to the 1-minute video shown during the service- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-BHCA-ArBjfs----Link to the 23-minute talk by Dr. Ryan Cole- https---www.bitchute.com-video-hfzL5gUeQvxr--fbclid-IwAR3suQm5okrUknOhGDwhGP4VaHycii0jQ58yX6-0073EQeIzTor8jT2q7o4-utm-source-BenchmarkEmail-utm-campaign-thevaccineandthetyrannyofman-utm-medium-email----The 15-minute talk by Naomi Wolf- https---www.facebook.com-Naomirwolf-videos-96069920803243----The Mission of God book by Dr. Joe Boot- https---www.amazon.com-Mission-God-Manifesto-Hope-Society-dp-0994727909-ref-sr-1-2-dchild-1-keywords-joe-boot-mission-of-god-qid-1617715320-sr-8-2-utm-source-BenchmarkEmail-utm-campaign-thevaccineandthetyrannyofman-utm-medium-email----The book Coronavirus and the Leadership of the Christian Church- A Sacred Trust Broken- https---www.lulu.com-en-us-shop-daniel-oroark-and-joel-yeager-and-ernest-springer-coronavirus-and-the-leadership-of-the-christian-church-a-sacred-tr----ID2020 video- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-xzynpp0DOoU----See -Defy Tyrants- Youtube channel- https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCl5FxpD6gBqdqCuJjynxu0g-videos----Event 201 video- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-LcS93LJdsUQ-t-127s----DefyTyrants.com MercySeat.net
This sermon examines a popular notion in our nation that liberty - license.----The Supreme Court has redefined the 1st Amendment. The Court has attacked and undermined the sovereignty of the states. SCOTUS has unleashed immorality and injustice upon our nation.----America's founders understood that liberty used as license would end in the ruin of a nation - just as it ends in the ruin of an individual.----The Lord frees men from sin - and brings true liberty to nations.----Here is a link to the book- No Liberty for License. https---www.amazon.com-No-Liberty-License-Forgotten-Amendment-dp-0965320847-ref-sr-1-1-dchild-1-keywords-no-liberty-for-license-the-forgotten-logic-of-the-first-amendment-qid-1615914943-sr-8-1----https---defytyrants.com-----http---mercyseat.net-
The extent to which we repent will determine the extent to which His kingdom is formed in our lives, and rules our lives. ---For tyrants are demanded, introduced, and raised to power by sin, and are excluded, blotted out, and destroyed by repentance.- -John of Salisbury, Policraticus, 1159 AD
The title speaks for itself. Scripture and history proves it is true. And there is much history in this sermon.-Some of our duties as Christians facing tyrants and tyranny are- -1. To bring Christian thought to bear upon civil government matters and magistrates.-2. Repent before the Lord of any secret sin or iniquity in our lives or hearts- of being drunk on materialism, entertainment, and ease. -3. Declare to our nation - both men and government - the Law, Word, and Gospel of our Lord calling all men to repentance for our sins and our national sins. 54 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com--Here is the latest video from Defy Tyrants- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-hGhNa1S8Zbw-t-0s
Continuing verse by verse through Judges. The sermon looks at the -worthless men- of that day and addresses the silence of good men when worthless men rule. The sermon then looks at the judgment God brings upon the evildoers. Lots of insight into human behavior. 39 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
The title speaks for itself. Great insight is given in this sermon. May Christ be praised- 45 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
This sermon looks at the history of the early Church and medical care. Then addresses the politicization of medical care by the state. Informative sermon. 45 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse in the Book of Judges. This chapter concludes the story of Gideon. The sermon is loaded with insights into human behavior and proper thinking. 34 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse. This sermon covers chapter 7 of Judges. 49 min. MercySeat.net--Here is a link to the previous sermon referenced - A Theology of Guerrilla Warfare- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-123112252216
Here is the link to the 7-minute animated Romans 13 video referenced at the beginning- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-FzrdKYFR-1E----This is an excellent sermon by Jason Storms. After addressing America's current condition - he explains the importance of perfect love casting out fear.--MercySeat.net--DefyTyrants.com
In this sermon, Pastor Matt addresses four matters---1. He responds to the false assertion - -Violence is always wrong.---2. He responds to the slogan that - -We are a nation of law and order. We must obey the rule of law.- 57 min. MercySeat.net----Here is a link to the 4-minute video referenced in the sermon- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-2dEdMs7J2Dw-t-1s--3. He addresses the need for people to refuse to comply with the tyrants and their edicts.--4. He addresses that this is a worldwide fight for liberty.--Masking is also addressed, as is Scripture and history.
This sermon looks at America's current situation by looking at history and Scripture. 41 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon addresses the matter of prayer and answers two important questions- Why do American Christians pray so little, and yet 2. Why does American Christianity give prayer a place of eminence- The answers given are clear and readily understood. -28 min. MercySeat.net--audio is not the best - but very understandable-
Continuing verse by verse in Judges. This sermon provides insight to a land that is in rebellion to the Lord and has come under His righteous judgment. His judgment is part of the preparation for battle. When the people repent and cry out - the Lord picks a fight- 49 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through Judges verse by verse we see Ehud committing an act of tyrannicide. Tyrannicide is the killing of a tyrant. This sermon looks at the two foremost writings by Christian men concerning tyrannicide. John of Salisbury's work Policraticus from 1159 AD and John Ponet's treatise from 1556 AD. The sermon is loaded with history, Scripture, and insight. 52 min. MercySeat.net
God is not a pacifist. Exodus 15-3 declares Him to be a -Man of War.- And He calls upon His people to war - as Judges 3-1-11 reveals. This sermon exposes the need to teach each generation warfare. The sermon castigates the churchmen of America for failing to teach the young Christians how to fight - and for the soft, lame form of Christianity they have espoused for decades now. 39 min. MercySeat.net
Ephesians 5-33 calls upon the man to love his wife and the woman is called upon to respect her husband. Why these two- Why is the man to focus on loving his wife- And why is the woman to focus on respecting her husband- This sermon explains why. And the reason is of huge, massive importance to the marital relationship. 26 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon asserts five reasons Christians should not obtain state marriage licenses. History regarding marriage in America is also discussed, as well as practics regarding marrying without one. This sermon is not comprehensive on this matter. 37 min. MercySeat.net----Here is an article regarding this matter- http---mercyseat.net-mscc-2016-09-09-pastors-and-marriage-licenses-----Here is a pamphlet regarding this matter- http---mercyseat.net-mscc-2015-10-07-marriage-licenses-
This sermon is a defense of Kyle Rittenhouse's actions. The sermon briefly repudiates the lies of the media. The bulk of the sermon goes into Scripture to show that the right to life, self-defense, and defense of others originate from God and are found in Scripture. Application is then made to Kyle's situation at the end of the sermon. Though many believe these rights exist - few can articulate them from Scripture. This sermon will equip you to do so. 51 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing through Acts verse by verse. This passage brings up the topic of imprecation. Is it biblical- Should Christians employ imprecation- This sermon examines this matter. The sermon is loaded with Scripture. 46 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
From the sermon- -In this sermon I want to address the hue and cry of certain persons who have whined about a 17 year-old having a gun. -How did a 17 year-old get a gun-- -He is too young to be running around with a gun-- -No one his age should have a gun.- And on and on.----I want to address this childish gibberish. This inane talk. This ignorance of history.----History is loaded with examples of young men under the age of 18 fighting battles - using guns and swords.- 39 min. MercySeat.net
Finishing the Book of Acts verse by verse. The final trek of Paul's journey to Rome, and Luke's final thoughts about Paul, the kingdom of God, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Good insights and historical facts provided in the sermon. 42 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse. This sermon covers the shipwreck Paul endured while on his way to Caesar. This sermon has many insights, but focuses on how our lives are in the Lord's hands. As Pastor Matt states in the sermon- -If God wants me dead, I cannot hide well enough, and if He wants me to live, they can't shoot straight enough.- The sermon also looks at Paul's important mission to the magistrates and to the nations. 47 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
America has forgotten God. There is delusion and judgment upon America. The three hard things addressed in this sermon are- 1. America is under delusion, 2. America is breaking apart and you must begin to think geographically, and 3. your own government is at war with you at all levels - federal, state, county, and local.----The sermon addresses how to respond. Note- if you think things can always be corrected peacefully, you are ignorant of two things - human nature and history. The question of the hour for every Christian to their pastor is- -If the government makes the covid vaccine mandatory, and I refuse to get it for me and my children - would I be doing wrong in the sight of God-- The answer to that question will tell you volumes. The fact you even have to ask the question already tells you something. 58 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com----https---www.reuters.com-article-us-health-coronavirus-trump-vaccine-idUSKCN24V3KY----https---www.msn.com-en-us-news-opinion-defeat-covid-19-by-requiring-vaccination-for-all-its-not-un-american-its-patriotic-ar-BB17DQA5
Continuing through Acts verse by verse. This is Paul's fifth defense since he was arrested in chapter 21. This is his defense or apologia before King Agrippa as Paul continues his mission to the magistrates. 30 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
There is a sifting taking place in the Body of Christ. This sermon continues verse by verse through Acts. Much history. Many sound biblical insights. 35 min. MercySeat.net
So I decided to preach this sermon because the churchmen have been demanding a verse or something from the law of God where it says you can disobey the civil authorities if they demand mask wearing. And the verse I give them from the law of God is the ninth commandment - -You shall not bear false witness.-----My assertion is that when you wear a mask you are aiding and abetting a great fiction. You are aiding and abetting a lie. You are giving credence to a lie. You are joining in a lie.----This whole covid matter has been built on a mountain of lies.----Exodus 23 verse one -more from God's law- declares - -You shall not circulate a false report.- You are circulating or spreading a false report when you wear the mask. V.2 says - -You shall not follow a multitude to do evil.- There is nothing BUT evil involved with this masking nonsense. Evil is afoot. And any person with discernment senses it. And when you wear the mask you have joined the multitude doing evil.----Mercy Seat Church website- http---mercyseat.net-mscc-----Defy Tyrants Youtube page- https---www.youtube.com-channel-UCl5FxpD6gBqdqCuJjynxu0g----Defy Tyrants website- https---defytyrants.com-----Dr. Simone Gold commentary- https---themichiganstar.com-2020-06-29-dr-simone-gold-commentary-we-do-not-consent-----Shaming those who don't wear masks article- https---www.yahoo.com-lifestyle-ok-yell-strangers-don-t-134608959.html----Some Thoughts on Science and Christianity sermon -audio only-- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-62201720266679----You can watch the sermon here- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-pAzYsXH1VTM
Continuing verse by verse. This sermon is loaded with historical insight, and makes application to our day again and again. The nature of man is seen and laid bare, and the behavior of a good churchman is displayed. 51 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through Daniel verse by verse. This sermon looks at this controversial passage in present day American Christianity - and comes to sound exegetical conclusions. 68 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
The supreme Court of the Untied States has been dragging America into hell for decades now. While we wait for the Supreme Court to rescind its evil and cure its injustices and immorality - the evil, and injustice, and immorality they have dispensed via their issued court opinions seeps down into the fabric of society and corrupts men. What can be done about it- This sermon looks at both this assertion and this question. The sermon also looks at the question- Do the corrupt morals of the people change the laws of government - or does the government change the laws to corrupt the morals of the people- 39 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse. The chapter begins with the interrogation of Paul before the Sanhedrin. And it ends with an assassination attempt upon Paul's life. The sermon also looks at the interposition of the Roman magistrate on behalf of Paul.- 49 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
The statistics and studies repudiate the narrative created by the media, Black Lives Matter, and certain government officials that white officers are killing black men just because they are black. This sermon looks at statistics and studies, and also addresses the leftist agenda, false media narratives, and police reform. 52 min. MercySeat.net----Here is a link to Pastor Matt's first sermon on racism preached on October 1st, 2017 entitled Racism, Leftist Thought, and the Christian Response- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-64202249364098----Links to statistics and studies---5-minute Prager University video- https---www.prageru.com-video-are-the-police-racist--fbclid-IwAR2SNvl0A0WUmgwrz9qEmKZeha7oXnb5UvZie8eYypeH5pQZ0xAn9ILfNjI----PNAS study- https---www.pnas.org-content-116-32-15877----https---www.nationalreview.com-2019-07-white-cops-dont-commit-more-shootings-----Study by Harvard University Professor Roland Fryer- https---www.nber.org-papers-w22399.pdf----https---www.lawenforcementtoday.com-police-brutality-race-numbers-----Black America before LBJ- https---ammo.com-articles-lbj-great-society-war-on-poverty-welfare-state-helped-ruin-black-communities-utm-source-sumome-utm-medium-facebook-utm-campaign-sumome-share-fbclid-IwAR2vkxa9ByXZchmCa-zTQuXMmJboG1cuPvyvf953Hc08xbk-1pDczHZBU84----DeepFakes- https---www.forbes.com-sites-robtoews-2020-05-25-deepfakes-are-going-to-wreak-havoc-on-society-we-are-not-prepared--fbclid-IwAR21Oej7hcL4lePmFKi4p-QhkXbUQ7YkYpUBJYEId0g0IhaCHTVhMnGAIYw-48b456df7494
Continuing verse by verse. This sermon speaks about the importance of one's testimony - both of one's conversion to Christ and how one lives their life. The sermon also examines Paul's assertion of his rights as a Roman citizen. 45 min. MecySeat.net
This sermon was preached on October 1st, 2017. The sermon examines racism. The sermon is a slam against the social justice and leftist constructs of racism. 32 min. MercySeat.net----For further study- https---founders.org-cinedoc-----And this by Voddie Baucham- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-YFNOP2IqwoY----Pastor Matt's testimony regarding his conversion- https---defytyrants.com-WI-trewhella-testimony.pdf
Science has been proven wrong again and again. Yet many men boast in science and denigrate Christianity. They claim that science is rational and faith is irrational. An utter absurdity which only the least objective person could proffer. Science has often been irrational -we have seen a taste of it over the last two months- and faith is full of rational thought and reason. Faith is not irrational, nor without reason. In fact, reason is part of what brings men to faith. 36 min.----Links to things referenced in the sermon-----Deaths due to medical error- https---www.cnbc.com-2018-02-22-medical-errors-third-leading-cause-of-death-in-america.html----600 physicians letter- https---www.forbes.com-sites-gracemarieturner-2020-05-22-600-physicians-say-lockdowns-are-a-mass-casualty-incident--fbclid-IwAR1-5XQElM8NHIejan28tdePKSFWJNK3TbBNU-LhTThSrw6eMT4V1i9Oapw-68059f1250fa----Stanford News- https---news.stanford.edu-2015-11-16-fraud-science-papers-111615-----Professor John Ionnidis paper- https---journals.plos.org-plosmedicine-article-id-10.1371-journal.pmed.0020124----https---www.cracked.com-article-22712-6-ways-modern-science-has-turned-into-giant-scam.html----https---MercySeat.net----https---DefyTyrants.com
Continuing verse by verse through Daniel. This sermon was preached in 2008. The first 25 minutes of the sermon actually covers Pastor Matt's thoughts about Sarah Palin running as Vice-President. The last half of the sermon covers Daniel's prayer. The sermon focuses on the importance of prayer, how to pray, and the importance of repentance. The level to which we repent - determines the level to which God's kingdom is fleshed out in our lives. 52 min. MercySeat.net
Have the magistrates violated the law and Word of God with their 'Stay at Home' orders- Should churches be barred entrance by the state- Do churchmen have a duty to obey Christ in this matter or are they right to obey the state- The whole nation cries out for the interposition of churchmen and Christians. 55 min. MercySeat.net----A Brief COVID-19 Analysis and Its Implications for the Church -Part 2-- https---defytyrants.com-a-brief-covid-19-analysis-and-its-implications-for-the-church-part-2-----An Examination of Romans 13- https---defytyrants.com-romans13-----The Duty of Lower Magistrates in the Face of Tyranny sermon- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-34161335585----https---DefyTyrants.com----https---MercySeat.net
Imprecation is seen in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Here we see it in the Book of Acts. Imprecation is a New Testament, biblically-valid practice for believers in Jesus Christ. This sermon examines both the history surrounding this matter - and looks at lots of Scripture regarding its use. 46min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through Acts verse by verse. Lots of history and insight as Paul makes it to Jerusalem. Last 30 minutes is an earnest appeal for us to live faithfully to Christ in the earth. The sermon touches on Covid-19, the preborn, and the state of American churchmen. 57 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through Acts verse by verse. This sermon touches on history, travel, geography, humility, feigned humility, magistrates, Covid-19, Eutychus, elders, and the blood of Christ. 49 min. MercySeat.net
Because we have given the state the place of God - and have declared the state to be God by virtue of how we think and conduct our lives - the Lord has given us over to that god. He is allowing us to get our bellies full of the state. He will show us what a taskmaster the state is.----Remember the Jews after they were delivered from Egypt- In Ex. 16 they complained about how their bellies were not full like back in Egypt. They were slaves back in Egypt - but no problem with that as long as their bellies were full.----And that is how most Americans are. Slaves to the state. And they are good with it - as long as their bellies are full. 38 min. MercySeat.net----Click link to watch the sermon preached- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-601-YXESxPw----Click here to watch 4-minute vid on Covid-19- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-LZ-cKDt7kwk
Christians are commanded in Scripture to be courageous and to eschew fear. We are to make decisions based upon calm reason, godly wisdom and the direction of the Holy Spirit, not panic, irrational fear or manipulation by the media. This sermon exhorts believers to resist the present hysteria over the Coronavirus and gives practical instruction on overcoming fear and anxiety.-----Mercy Seat is meeting at numerous homes during the state shut down as we have been thrown out of the county building we meet in.- 48 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com----Jason Storms is the Minister of Evangelism at Mercy Seat.
God's Word speaks to all matters of life, including the matter of quarantining. The Lord speaks of this in His law in Leviticus 13. And when we look at the law of God we see one thing that comes through loud and clear - you do NOT quarantine the whole of society - rather you quarantine the sick.----There is also a process in God's law to follow to determine who is sick. You do not abridge the rights and freedom of everyone and shut down the whole of society. In this we see the goodness and grace of God's law. God's law is more gracious and protects freedom more than man's law. God's law doesn't destroy the economy and lives of others. God's prescription was intended to protect society not only from the disease, but from economic hardship upon those who weren't diseased. You don't abridge every other person's freedom - you quarantine the sick.----Important links from this sermon---Position paper by doctor from Tennessee- http---mercyseat.net-mscc-docs-COVID-19-Analysis.pdf-fbclid-IwAR2BSzqVuVxUDrDEDPnHg-Vn4H9lse3oKzfNG4JyLE07r-7ErNafcjiZFe----Dr. Yoram Lass, former chief of the Health Ministry of Israel- https---en.globes.co.il-en-article-lockdown-lunacy-1001322696-fbclid-IwAR1o-dGIdZbvfV5y3igMYw0MCl6l2NXp3WN2M1PcjcmMDq-JYJfcXrg-dHo----Open letter from Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, MIT PhD., to the President of the United States, Donald Trump- https---shiva4senate.com-immune-and-economic-health-for-america-coronavirus-----3-Minute video Warning of tyranny and COVID-19 from Defy Tyrants- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-LcS93LJdsUQ----Pastor Matt's first sermon on COVID-19- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-32720223138504----MercySeat.net----lessermagistrate.com
Our congregation is unable to gather because the county building we rent at is closed by order of the government until at least May. We therefore are meeting at several homes and the sermon is live-streamed. This sermon looks at the numbers, the government actions, and the public response.----https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-LcS93LJdsUQ----Here are the links to the two videos mentioned in the sermon---https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-mx8xKcQMTRs-list-PLRsLJyVixDAeThJzwKkwpgGzyPXV-SpZZ and----https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-LBuP40H4Tko----Here is the sermon Man's Most Shocking Trait - His Willingness to Conform- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninf...----Sermon by Pastor Matt Trewhella. MercySeat.net - LesserMagistrate.com
Continuing verse by verse. Who is the ram- Who is the goat- Who are the four horns- Who is the little horn in this chapter- 47 min. MercySeat.net
The Lord was building something great in Antioch - and the brethren there commence a mission to the Gentiles. This sermon continues verse by verse and covers the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey. The sermon reveals that sometimes the Holy Spirit who teaches us to be gentle - has us declare strong rebuke. We also see the first Gentile convert to the Christian faith in this missionary endeavor - was a magistrate. Lots of insight throughout. 40 min. MercySeat.net
A short exhortational sermon filled with interesting facts about current life in America. 29 min. MercySeat.net
-Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword.- -Acts 12-1-2-Continuing on verse by verse through the Book of Acts. This sermon covers all of chapter 12. Lots of important history and insight. 38 min. MercySeat.net
In Christian history, apart from Jerusalem, no other city of the Roman Empire played as large a part in the life of the early church as Antioch of Syria. It was the home base of Paul's outreach to the eastern half of the empire. It was the place believers were first named -Christians.- It was the place where the dispute about whether the Gentile converts had to be circumcised or not and other Jewish customs arose. It was the birthplace of foreign missions -13-2-. And it had among its teachers - Barnabas, Paul, and Peter in the first century- Ignatius and Theophilis in the 2nd century- and Lucian, Theodore, and Chrysostum at the end of the third century. Continuing verse by verse. 40 min. MercySeat.net---For there is no spirit of liberty of independence in them to lift up their voices against the powers of the world. No valor to protect the truth in time of danger. So long as they prosper in their own concerns, so long as they realize the objects of their ambition or avarice, they hold in small account the loss of the things of Jesus Christ.- -John of Salisbury, Policraticus 1159 AD, speaking of the churchmen of his day - which is strikingly similar to the churchmen of our day.
This sermon talks about the root and the history of Thanksgiving Day, and makes comparisons to the current view of Thanksgiving Day. Interesting and thoughtful. 32 min. MercySeat.net
Preached on November 3rd in observance of the 502nd anniversary of the Reformation, this sermon explains why the idea of self-government - to the exclusion of the other three great governments - is an absurdity. The sermon then sets forth three areas in which the Reformation had a huge impact on self-government. 32 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com--On the 500th anniversary, Pastor Trewhella preached on The Reformation and Civil Government.-https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-118172128447--On the 501st anniversary, Pastor Trewhella preached on The Reformation and Family Government.-https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-1112181958110
This sermon is loaded with wisdom, insight, and Scripture. You will learn more about the goodness and importance of singing in this 26 minutes than you have probably learned all your life. Ernie is an elder at Mercy Seat, a music teacher, and a composer. 26 min. MercySeat.net
I preached this sermon two days after my mom crossed over the river and went to be with the Lord. The sermon covers many details and thoughts.----I want everyone to know that my mom not only was the first in our family to come to Christ and break the curse, but she patterned who He is to all of us in how she lived. I will share just three examples - though I could share hundreds.----I preached a sermon this past Mother's Day in honor of my mom. It is only 15-minutes long and reveals her life, and how the Lord graciously regenerated her by the power of the Holy Spirit.----Here is the link- https---www.sermonaudio.com-sermoninfo.asp-SID-51419036587671----May Christ be praised-
The Jewish mind had a hard time accepting the idea that the Gospel was for any others but the Jews. The Jewish mind had a difficult time accepting the idea that Gentiles could be part of the Lord's people. So difficult - that the Lord had to give Peter this dramatic vision in order to make it thinkable and accepted by the early Jewish believers.----The primary point of this passage regarding this vision was not about whether you can eat unclean animals or not per Leviticus 11, rather, the primary point of this passage and vision is that the Gentiles - whom the Jews considered unclean - were able to be part of the people of God also. The Gospel was not just for the Jew - but also for the Gentile. For all men.----This sermon covers all of chapter 10 verse by verse. May Christ be praised- 47 min. Mercy Seat.net
This sermon covers the purpose for miracles. Do miracles convert people to Christ- It also looks at the matter of kneeling. 34 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon covers Saul's conversion to Christ and Christianity. It also looks into the suffering the Lord declares he will endure as His chosen vessel. 49 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon covers the expansion of the Gospel into non-Jewish areas as we see the conversion of the Samaritans and an Ethiopian eunuch. The early Jewish believers were beginning to realize what Jesus said in Acts 1-8 was true - that they would be His witnesses in Samaria and to the ends of the earth- The sermon also covers whether Simon's conversion was genuine or not. 39 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon first addresses persecution and suffering. Then it spends from about the 21-00 minute mark on addressing the iconoclastic nature of the Gospel. Christianity destroys idols. 40 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon looks at Stephen's defense and martyrdom. Attention is paid to Moses and the law, as well as to the temple - the two big accusations made against Stephen. Some important distinctions between the temple and the tabernacle are made. 47 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon covers the beginning of Stephen's defense in front of the Sanhedrin. He begins at the beginning of Israel's history and moves quickly into Joseph's life. This sermon takes time to dwell upon Joseph's troubles that the Lord delivered him out of - as we all end up in the troubles at some point in our lives. What is the Lord's purpose in allowing the troubles in our lives- And how are we to respond to such troubles- 45 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon covers the first recorded conflict in the Body of Christ - and also records the beginning of the third confrontation with the civil and ecclesiastical authorities. Lots of wise insights in this sermon - as well as practical Christian living. 32 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, the persecution against the early church continues to mount. This sermon is loaded with valuable insight for those Christians who want to faithfully serve Christ in the public realm. May Christ be praised- 37 min. MercySeat.net
Very little has been preached or written about Ananias and Sapphira in modern-day Christianity. Why- This sermon addresses 'why' as Pastor Matt continues verse by verse. 22 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse, this sermon is loaded with great insights. The history of the world is revealed, and the relation between Christian men and the magistrates. Among other matters. 41 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse. Acts 3 records the first miracle of the early church. Miracles are not meant to produce saving faith within the individual - rather miracles are meant to provide the opportunity to preach. And Peter does- 55min. MercySeat.net
Continuing verse by verse with the first sermon preached. This sermon completes the first sermon which was preached by Peter, and the response of those listening. 41 min. MercySeat.net
Continuing through verse by verse. In this passage we see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the very first sermon ever preached. Peter preaches and he quotes from the Book of Joel.--37 min. MercySeat.net
This is a powerful, short, 15-minute story of redemption - of a mother broken by sin and a fallen world. May it bring you hope and strength.----Beginning of sermon---February 5th, 1937 was a cold day in Buffalo, NY - a little light snow had fallen. And in the midst of this city, a young unwed mother, Irene Gerber, gave birth to a daughter. She named the child Louise Ann. Louise Ann Gerber.--Irene placed the child in an orphanage - but with the order that...----May the Lord be glorified in the lives of men- 15 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon goes through the remainder of chapter 1 verse by verse. 40 min. MercySeat.net
We do not know for sure who exactly Theophilis was. Some believe that it is just an honorary title, some think he was a Jewish priest, and a few have even asserted that he may have been Paul's lawyer. A prevalent view among scholars, however, is that he was a Roman magistrate. This sermon follows a historical path which demonstrates this assertion is by far the most convincing.--This is the biblical introduction to the Acts of the Apostles as Pastor Matt begins his exposition of the book. 42 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon addresses a hot topic. Has the pro-life movement sustained the slaughter of the preborn by making women themselves into victims- Has pragmatism been given supremacy over biblical thought in the minds of Christians- Do the preborn deserve equal justice under the law- 35 min. MercySeat.net
Not only are we to glorify the Lord in the area of self-government -which is what American Christianity wants to reduce it all to-, but we are to glorify Him in the other three great governments also - family, church, and civil governments. This sermon addresses all four.--Among other matters, the sermon queries the question - Do we teach our children how to live their lives in order to glorify Him in all areas of life- Or do we secularize our home- Teaching them these certain areas of their life come under the domain of Christ but these other areas come under the domain of the world- -This dualism - this pietism that is popular in American Christianity.- Or do we teach them that all areas of their life and all areas of life are to come under Christ's domain---The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.-37 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon addresses the magistrates of Micah's day - how the land was in want of godly magistrates. Wicked magistrates ruled the land. And that is where we are with the magistrates in America in our day.----Law does not depend upon the State for its existence. Divine, transcendent law exists apart from the State. The State is to be subject to God's law - and when they spurn His law - the result is lawlessness under the color of law. Law actually becomes a predator of the good.----When the magistrates are allowed to make evil through law - every aspect of society eventually breaks down. The basic order of society breaks down. Even family goes to ruin.----This sermon then reveals three henchmen that cause the lesser magistrates not to interpose. The sermon then ends with an exhortation regarding the sovereignty of God. 35 min. MercySeat.net
Anyone who spends time at the statehouse whether at the federal level by the Potomac or at their state capitol, soon learn that economics drives politics. Money is the god first worshipped there. It drives civil government. It drives law and public policy.----In this sermon, we see Micah address the businessmen of his day - and the complicity of the magistrates with them. This was how things were in Micah's day. Most people know who Ahab was - a wicked king. But who was Omri- He was Ahab's father. He established what the Assyrians referred to as -The House of Omri- dynasty. He brought Israel to prominence by vigorously promoting the commercial growth of the northern kingdom. He made Samaria into the great capitol of the northern kingdom. He brought wealth and financial enlargement to Israel and to the Israelites. He brought military greatness to Israel. And he also brought tolerance for other religions and evil into Israel - and his son Ahab expanded the evil, shedding innocent blood and promoting Baal worship throughout the land. Omri made the financial deal that had his son Ahab marry the daughter of the king of Sidonia that opened the door for Baal worship in Israel. It was because of money that Baal worship and innocent blood being spilled came to Israel.----Drunk on wealth and ease and thinking there was no consequence for the nation's actions, the magistrates accommodated Omri and Ahab, and the people were indifferent to it. Sound familiar- 46 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon briefly covers some of the history between Missionaries to the Preborn and Urbana-InterVarsity Fellowship. The sermon then examines the great history of missionaries, namely, that the history of missionaries is one of confronting great evils they encounter in the lands they have brought the Gospel. This sermon is loaded with interesting missions history. 25 min. MercySeat.net MissionariestothePreborn.com
In the Incarnation we see the affirmation of family as designed by God's created order. This sermon establishes this biblical fact. The sermon then goes on to speak of the condition of family in our day.----Statism is the belief that nothing is beyond the state's reach. That the state is the be all and end all within society. The state is looked to for the cure of every evil and the performance of every task. And every good statist knows that in order to strengthen the state you have to weaken the family.----American Christianity helps the state affirm the secularization of America in the minds of Christians.--The two institutions in this culture that should be strengthening and affirming family - the church and the state - are not doing so. You are on your own. You must hold family dear. You must protect and cherish your familial relationships. You must sacrifice and show diligence to build your home and family. 20 min. MercySeat.net
Pastor Matt continues through Micah verse by verse. In Chapter five, Micah continues to inject eschatological declarations in his prophecies as he did in chapter 4. The sermon addresses theocracy. 45 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon was preached in October of 2001. After the 911 incident where the World Trade Center towers were toppled, Pastor Matt visited an Islamic cleric at a local mosque in Milwaukee. He obtained the book they use to convert people to Islam - which includes the tenets of their faith. Pastor Matt did not want to just read a book about Islam written by a Christian or non-muslim, rather he wanted to read their own sources for preparation on a series of sermons regarding the beliefs of Islam. This sermon is the first part of those sermons. This sermon gives a brief sketch of Islam's founding and then covers Islam's Articles of Faith and makes comparisons to Christianity. 47 min. MercySeat.net
This sermon was preached in November of 2001. After the 911 incident where the World Trade Center towers were toppled, Pastor Matt visited an Islamic cleric at a local mosque in Milwaukee. He obtained the book they use to convert people to Islam - which includes the tenets of their faith. Pastor Matt did not want to just read a book about Islam written by a Christian or non-muslim, rather he wanted to read their own sources for preparation on a series of sermons regarding the beliefs of Islam. This sermon is the second part of those sermons. This sermon covers Islam's Acts of Worship - commonly known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The sermon then critiques two Islamic views regarding Jesus. 51 min. MercySeat.net
This is an eschatological chapter. After Micah has spent the first three chapters detailing Israel's rebellion against the Lord and their impending judgment, he switches in this chapter declare hop - hope not only immediately after the Captivity - but also Micah has in purview the Messianic hope regarding the commencement of Christ's kingdom in the earth after His ascension. 42 min. MercySeat.net