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In this episode, we look at how the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with a political question about paying taxes to Caesar. But Jesus, with divine wisdom, exposes their hypocrisy and reframes the issue altogether.
Rather than setting government against God, Jesus reminds us that even governing authorities exist under God’s sovereign rule. The coin may bear Caesar’s image, but humanity bears God’s. Our ultimate allegiance belongs to Him.
As citizens of heaven, we live in this world but not of it. Christ’s answer points forward to the coming new heavens and new earth, where God’s authority is fully manifest. Until then, we render to Caesar what is his, but far more importantly, we render to God what is His—our hearts, our lives, our worship.
Join us as we continue our journey through Holy Week in Mark 11:27–12:12. Pastor Stephen Williams opens God’s Word to examine the hardness of the Pharisees' hearts and the sovereign authority of Christ as He confronts their rebellion. Come be reminded of the Lord’s rightful claim over His people and His vineyard.
This week, we unpack a powerful and sobering message centered on the withering of the fig tree in Mark 11, and what it reveals about dead religion, man-made systems, and the all-sufficient work of Christ.
Jesus invites us into life. Not a life of bitterness or striving, but one of dependency on Him because he alone gives life. He says: “Do not eat of that fruit again.” Will you place your faith in Christ’s work alone today?
This sermon from Mark 11:1–11 calls us to examine how our trust in performance, reputation, and prosperity chokes out true faith. Christ did not come to support our idols, but to replace our hearts of stone with hearts made alive by grace. The Gospel takes root in the soil of surrender, not pride. Only when we lay down our self-sufficiency and submit to the King who came to die can we truly live.
Are you weary of the sin that so easily entangles—selfishness, anger, anxiety, and the endless striving for significance in the eyes of the world? This past Sunday, we opened Mark 10:32–52 and were reminded of the cry that flows from a heart awakened by grace: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. I want to see You. I want to follow You.”
In this text, we see not the strength of man, but the mercy of Christ. It is not our desperation that saves us, but the sovereign compassion of the King who hears and responds. When we are brought low in repentance and look to Christ in faith, He opens our eyes—not merely to see, but to behold Him as our all-satisfying treasure. He is perfectly worthy, infinitely glorious, and sufficient for all our need.
This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching in Mark 10:13–31 and are reminded of a foundational truth: salvation is by grace alone, not by anything we contribute. Christ did not save us because of our morality, our status, or our works. We bring nothing to the table but our need.
Like the children brought to Jesus, we come empty-handed. Like the rich young ruler, we are confronted with the idols we cling to—status, wealth, self-righteousness—and called to lay them down. The gospel demands our total surrender.
This passage calls us to repent of trusting in ourselves and to rest fully in the sufficiency of Christ. Let us cast off our worldly ambitions and self-importance. Let us cling to one call, and one call alone: All we have is Christ.
This Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from one of our elders, Pastor Logan Garrett, as he walked us through Mark 10:1–12, where Jesus teaches about divorce. As Christians, we're called to take marriage seriously while striving to be faithful in our commitments, reflecting the way God is always faithful to us.
This week’s sermon focused on how Christians are called to live differently from the world. True followers of Christ are marked by valuing people who offer no advantage to us, resisting the pull of comparison, competition, and self-promotion. Instead of seeking status, Christians seek to see others joined to Christ. Listen to the full sermon today!
Because Jesus rose from the grave, He offers new life to all who are in Him. If you belong to Christ, you can be confident—one day, all things will be made new, and you will rise again. Death does not have the final word. Celebrate the hope of the resurrection and enjoy Sunday’s sermon!
The goal of Jesus Christ was to scream into your grave, "Come Forth!" In our Good Friday service we rejoiced that Jesus has defeated death, he has raised the dead to be with him, and on Easter Sunday we rejoice in his victory over the grave. It is finished! He has done it!
This week we continued our sermon series through Mark as Pastor Matt walked through Mark 9:30–37. In this passage, we see the disciples struggling to understand Jesus—more focused on their own desires than their true need for Him. How often do we do the same? In what ways are we tempted to reshape Jesus into the kind of King we want, rather than submitting to the one He truly is? And what keeps us from fully embracing His mission for our lives? Listen to this past Sunday's sermon.
Join Pastor Joe Etter as he walks us through Mark 9:9–29, exploring what it means to trust and seek the Lord—even in the midst of doubt. Is your heart posture one of dependence, recognizing your need for Him? May this message lead us all to cry out: “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
Join us in our last week in the passage on the Transfiguration. God has given us his son and there is nothing more that we need. In our suffering, heart ache, confusion in life, poverty, and frustration, we can say, "Hallelujah, all we have is Christ!" Listen today as we complete our discussion on the transfiguration.
This Sunday we turned over to another account of the Transfiguration in Luke 9. Come along as we reflect where Moses and Elijah are seen in the transfiguration. Have you ever wondered why they’re part of this scene? Join us as we unpack this passage and talk about how rich treasures can be found in the Word of God.
As we journey through Mark 9, we continue exploring the idea that, for now, we see only dimly—but one day, we will behold Christ in His fullness. Though we catch glimpses of His glory, the complete picture is yet to come. The truth is, our deepest longing is to see God's face, even if we don’t fully realize it. And one day, those who are in Christ will shine with His radiant light, fully united with Him. Listen to Sunday’s full sermon today!
As Christians, we are called to set our minds on things above, allowing our hearts to be transformed through the renewal of our minds. By confessing our sins, we receive healing and the freedom to move forward as kingdom-minded people. Don’t miss this past Sunday’s sermon!
We kicked off a new sermon series in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the Transfiguration. We began in Mark 9:1-8, where Jesus is revealed in His divine glory before Peter, James, and John. What can we take away from this moment? Listen as Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus deeply cares about our suffering and assures us that, for those in Christ, all pain will one day come to an end. The ultimate answer to our struggles is Jesus Himself. Will you trust that the goal for your existence is to be with Him?
“‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me…’” Join Pastor Logan Garrett this week as he dives into Mark 8:34-38, exploring what it truly means to follow Christ. Together, we look to engage with this world in such a way that they would see Jesus, our suffering Savior, clearly.
As we continue through the Gospel of Mark, we see how Peter and the disciples struggle to recognize Jesus for who He truly is. Like them, many remain blind to His person and His work, often viewing Him through the lens of their greatest needs or desires. Yet for the Christian, a day will come when our vision will be made clear, and we will sing with clear eyes—seeing Christ as our ultimate desire, the One we want the most.
As we journey through the Gospel of Mark, we once again find the disciples in a boat with Jesus, caught up in a discussion about bread. But why? While they may be concerned about their physical needs, they fail to recognize their deeper need for Him. Don't we often downplay our sin, convincing ourselves it isn’t our greatest struggle? Jesus alone is who and what we need. Join us for this sermon as we see that Jesus is everything we need in this life to struggle forward with confidence to serve Him until we see his face.
This week we continue in Mark and we land on the passage where the Gentile woman fell at Jesus' feet, begging Him to heal her demon possessed daughter. In this passage, we see how the bread of life is for all people and it never runs out. There is perfect abundance in Him.
This passage this week begins with Jesus responding to a question from the Pharisees: "Why do your disciples not follow the traditions of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?" In His answer, Jesus dismantles the notion that external actions can make a person clean or unclean, revealing the true doctrine of sin. Listen as Pastor Matt delves into the text and points us to the One who offers true life.
This week we continue in our Mark sermon series and our discussion lands where Jesus heals the sick at Gennesaret. We often want Jesus to be the Savior we want, rather than the Savior we need. Will you allow Jesus to be God in your familiar places? Listen today to Sunday's sermon.
This week's sermon centered on the powerful story of Jesus walking on the water toward His disciples. It reminds us how often we rely on our own strength, thinking we are sufficient, when in reality, we are called to acknowledge our complete need for our Savior. Instead of striving, we are invited to humbly proclaim our insufficiency and find true rest in Him. Don’t miss the full message—listen today!
Today, we return to the Gospel of Mark after the Advent season. The feeding of the 5,000 is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Join us as we explore what it means to stop trying to make Jesus fit our own expectations and instead allow Him to be the King He truly is. Let's submit to Him and allow Him to fill us up while we live in green pastures.
In the final sermon of our Advent series, we reflect on Christ's ascension to the Father and the glorious promise that one day we will see His face. Join us as we explore the profound tension of the "already, but not yet"—the reality of being spiritually united with Christ while longing for the physical consummation of all things. When Christ returns, our bodies will be resurrected, and the earth will be made new, fulfilling God's ultimate plan of redemption.
Continuing in our Advent series entitled, "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her" we see the pattern continue. Jesus followed his people from the presence of God all the way into death, and we will follow Him out of the grave and back into the presence of God. One with Himself, I cannot die. My soul is purchased by His blood, so my life is hid with Christ on high, my Savior and my God.
Continuing in our Advent series, "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her" Jesus continues in this movement, chasing after His people. In Genesis 3, death is introduced to the world and right away, God reveals that He will send Someone to do something about it. Jesus was born to die and to kill death from within, to bring up a host of captives from Sheol, and that man no more may die.
From heaven He came and sought her: His bride who left the garden in sin. Jesus, who was alive from eternity past as God the Son, left from heaven to be in the likeness of the "created" to seek us. We so often worship the created over the Creator- would we fix our eyes on the Creator who chased after us?
Advent 2024 is entitled, "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her". We'll see the movement of humanity and that Jesus followed this pattern, and Christians follow the pattern of Jesus. So as Jesus was with God in the beginning, we were with God at the beginning of creation.
Pastor Matt continues our study in Mark as we come to an interesting passage, acting as somewhat of a bookend between the previous two chapters. In light of the parable of the sower, we learn and are encouraged by Jesus' example, even despite his rejection from his hometown.
We see in the "Markan sandwich" found in the story of the raising of Jairus' daughter, that Jesus makes us clean in a faith that keeps us. We remember that Jesus has completely saved us and leaves no work to be done. The work of the cross is finished and complete, so we continue in the faith that has us.
We're taking a one week break from Mark to talk about the qualifications of Elders, prescribed in the books of 1 Timothy, Titus, and 1 Peter. This is important for us as we look to those who shepherd the people of our church, and that we would live like Elders are called to.
Continuing in Mark, Jesus shows us that He is not only Lord over demonic powers, but that He is Lord over governments. His kingdom is the only kingdom that will be everlasting, that no king of earth could stand against. We do not tether ourselves to this country, but to the new heavens and new earth
This Sunday, we look at Mark's contrast of Jesus and Jonah. One sleeps on the boat amidst the storm to run away from God's calling- the Better One sleeps in peace under God's sovereignty. Jesus cares that we are perishing and because of this, calms the waves of judgement.
Understanding the book of Mark means studying a lot of Isaiah. Pastor Matt helps us see Mark's intent of using the form of Isaiah to show that the King that was prophecied and His kingdom are fulfilled in Jesus Christ- so we find rest in that grand picture of Jesus.
Continuing in Mark 4, Jesus uses the illustration of the lamp, being Himself. God has given light to a people who walked in darkness. That light is His Word revealed to us in Jesus Christ, and it will shine on us forever as our eternal light. We live by that light and we live to reflect the light.
We're back in Mark, right where we left off! The parable of the sower teaches us how Jesus disciples, how we are to disciple, and how God has revealed Himself to those who are in Him. We're reminded that we sow everywhere because God is the One who brings growth, so we should trust Him to grow where we might never imagine.
This is the last week in our Everyday People sermon series; Pastor Matt is talking about the unexpected beauty we find that God built into the prescribed christian life through the church. We find this unexpected beauty as we purposefully commit to the Lord, His Word, the Family, and the Family Business because it points us back to Himself- our ultimate good.
Being purposefully committed to the family business is our last measure of how we live as everyday people revealing the unxpected beauty of a life committed to Christ in all we do. Jesus made disciples that made disciples. We follow his example- this is part of the Christian life.
Our next measure of being "everyday people" would be that we are committed to our local church family. God has prescribed a way that christians are to be supported by one another and belong to each other, and that takes place in church membership.
This week Pastor Matt talks through our second measure of being everyday people, purposefully committed to God's Word. We can only commit to the Lord by knowing Him how He has taught us to know Him through His Word, so we anchor ourselves to the book.
We're continuing in week 2 of our Everyday People series and hitting our first measure for ourselves as everyday people: are we purposefully commited to the Lord? Is the Lord our treasure? As we experience our great salvation, we delight in him to endless measure.
This week starts our first of a six week vision series we're calling Everyday People. We come to the church to be strengthened to go back out to our mission fields: the shops, kitchens, and tanneries.
The bread and wine of the Lord's Supper point us to Jesus' fulfillment. We're reminded who we are, as adopted children of God, unified in Christ and His body, the church. It helps us look forward to the feast that is to come.
We're taking a quick break from Mark and this week Pastor Matt talks about baptism and how it forms our identities as beleivers. We have died in God's judgement through Jesus to be made new creations in Him, uniting us to Him so that we are no longer searching for an expressed identity but now identify as children and heirs to the Kingdom of God.
This week, Pastor Matt guides us through our first "Markan Sandwich" of the book of Mark as we see Jesus teach and identify the family of believers that we get to identify with.
Like the disciples we are made people, sent to preach and go to war with the dominon of darkness. Listen as we continue our sermon series in the book of Mark. We will be focusing on Mark 3:7-19.
We so often create a religion for ourselves, but in doing that we are just like the pharisees. Leaning into the Gospel means coming under the protection of our Good Shepherd and throwing off the bonds of our self-made, sinful religion of rules to live throughh the all sufficient merit of Jesus.
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. This means that we rest in His healing of our sinfulness and our bodies, and we rest in Him as the one that our souls long for. This declaration of Jesus, that echoes David, ties together all of Mark chapter 2 to say: this is who He is, rest in Him.
This week, Joe Zinkgraf, our minister of family discipleship, speaks on this next passage in the book of Mark- a question about fasting. We wait for Jesus and the uniting of Himself with His people.
Pastor Joe Mike Etter leads us through Jesus' calling of Levi the tax collector in Mark chapter 2. Jesus was a friend to sinners but we don't live comfortably with sin, we repent and cling to the Gospel.
In Mark chapter 2, we see Jesus heal the paralytic and say, "Your sins are forgiven." Redemption in Christ will purge all sin, redeeming our bodies and forgiving us our sins.
Jesus' indignation at the effects of the Fall reminds us that He hates sickness, sin, and death. Jesus is willing to take our place to bring us back in. We respond, singing "thank you Jesus for the blood applied!"
This Sunday, Pastor Matt continues in our study of the book of Mark- we see that Jesus goes to a solitary place to be one with the Father and we see that he does this so that He can continue His teaching. Our response is to follow His example.
Jesus shows us through his healing, that where he walks, he's showing glimpses of heaven because in Him is light. His healing reminds us that we must be people who live for the kingdom that is coming where healing won't be temporary, but eternal.
Jesus begins teaching and casting out demons throughout the region, and we see that this is the same act- Jesus is turning darkness to light. As Christians then, we are people of truth; people of the Word.
Happy Mother's Day! This Sunday, we are continuing in our study of Mark and looking at Jesus calling every day people to himself. We respond by trading in our plans to be disciples of Jesus in our every day lives.
This morning, Pastor Logan Garrett teaches on this short but heavy declaration: that the Kingdom of God is at hand to which we respond by repenting and believing this Gospel.
The Gospel of Mark teaches us about Jesus in light of the Old Testament. Join us as Pastor Matt teaches the temptation of Jesus through this lense.
Continuing our study in the book of Mark, we arrive at the baptism of Jesus. Pastor Matt helps us see how John Mark wrote such beauty into this passage, showing Jesus as God, the True King, the New Creation, and as God's Son. Being baptized into Christ means that we are made sons, and that we are baptized into the new creation.
John the Baptist coming as the fulfillment of the ministry of Elijah shows us that the One, that every prophet longed to see, has come. And He has called us into a kingdom of repentance.
What is this gospel of Jesus Christ and why should you listen to it? Pastor Matt Bowles starts us off in our new study through Mark making the claim that this gospel is worth listening and responding to.
What a beautiful day of celebrating the light that shattered the darkness on the first day of the first week of the New Creation. Listen back to the Good Friday message if you haven't listened, as Matt discusses why it was done on Friday and why we celebrate now on Sunday!
Pastor Matt Bowles speaks to us on this Good Friday about a people walking in darkness and the good news that "it is finished".
Jesus arriving into Jerusalem on a donkey to be received as King is the second time this happens in scripture. And we know the second is better than the first. Matt brings us to look at the first time and see how Jesus' arrival on Palm Sunday points us away from functional idols, and point us to His kingdom.
When we see a geneology in scripture, we can be reminded that God has been soverignly weaving a beautiful "scarlett thread" through history that placed Jesus exactly where He wanted Him, and placed us exactly where He wanted us, from before the foundations of the world.
We can look at the admonishment of Naomi in a modern lense and see how we are constantly seeking justification by works. We can take the same admonishment and see how our Redeemer has brought life and has satisfied so we should not call ourselves Bitter but Pleasant.
Looking further at this interesting act of the sandal handed over, we see a man abdicating what he could not do to a redeemer that gladly took it. We abdicate what we are able to offer to a Redeemer who gladly took it upon Himself.
In chapter 4, we learn about the namless man who was more concerned with his name than doing the right thing. We, in Christ, are brought in to the heritage of Jesus and are given His Name.
Continuing into chapter 3 this week, Ruth is put in a difficult situation. She throws herself on the character of a mighty man of valor. We have to realize that we cannot redeem ourselves, only Jesus can. He is the one that freely redeems us.
As we continue to study the Book of Ruth, we see the Lord showering blessings on Ruth through Boaz, but Naomi views Boaz as the source of her blessings. We're reminded that the Lord is the source of all our provision and every blessing.
We're reminded by Ruth that as people of the Word, we should take refuge in the Gospel. It is only under the wings of our Savior that we can deny the lies of the enemy and find our ultimate hope and rest.
Continuing our study through the book of Ruth, we see how Naomi's beliefs and actions look very similar to the modern cultural "Christianity" and how these things lead to a twisted view of scripture, a damaged view of God, a distorted view of sin, and a perverted view of grace. We cannot hold something so powerful so lightly.
Beginning our study in the book of Ruth, Pastor Matt Bowles not only lays down a contextual baseline for the study, but also shows us what we can see of the character of Naomi and her family from their acts in these beginning verses. We, as a people of God, hold fast to His promises and trust His Word.
As we begin the new year, Pastor Matt preaches on a biblical understanding of our stewardship of time and finances. These are probably the two facets of a Christian life that we have the hardest time surrendering to the Lord, but God calls us to give Him all that we have because they are His in the first place.
The God of Peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. Family Descipleship Pastor Joe Zinkgraf teaches on this passage that God has given us comfort in the already but not yet- that we have victory in Christ Jesus the Serpent Slayer who promises that Satan will soon be crushed under the feet of His people.
This Christmas Eve morning, Pastor Matt walks through the main story of the Bible: tracing the line of the serpent slayers birth. Jesus is born the new Son of God and declares with Himself a new covenant that is eternal, not like the previous temporary covenant. This is the basis of our faith.
Continuing in our Advent series, Pastor Matt speaks primarily on Revelation 5:5, that Jesus is the only one worthy to open the scroll because he conquered. He conquered Satan by being the only person who will ever live that resisted temptation. He is the true and better Adam and He crushes the head of the serpent, so we weep no more as we wait.
We continue in our Advent season following further the line of the seed of the woman and the line of the seed of the serpeant, coming to 1 Samuel 17 where David as the seed of the woman cuts off the head of Goliath, in scaled armor. We see through David to see Jesus as the better David, ultimately conquering and living a perfect life to prove that He is the fulfilled and better serpeant slayer.
We kick off our Advent season by asking the ultimately important question- who is Jesus? Our very first answer from the Word of God describes the seed of the woman who will come to crush the head of the serpent. We long await our serpent slayer king to return.
Pulled out of a hat this week was 1 Samuel chapter 15, the newly appointed king of Israel, Saul, is disobedient to the Lord. Adam was a disobedient guard of the garden, but Jesus was the Obedient King. The second is better than the first.
This morning Pastor Matt Bowles teaches on a short passage, but we see how Jesus hates that death is in the world, and we remember how He did something about it.
This week, Pastor Joe Mike Etter walks us through Hebrews chapter 12 reminding us that the suffering we can experience as believers is measured discipline for our good from the Lord. How do we wrap our minds around this? What do we do with this? We continue the race set before us knowing our God is good to His children.
We come to a close in the book of Jonah to see the imagery of the vine being used, as it has been throughout much of the Old Testament, not just as Israel, but Jesus fulfilling that image and being the true and better vine- the true and better Israel.
We continue this week studying this fascinating precursor to Jesus, occuring in Jonah 3-4 when Jonah asks God to kill him because he would rather die than see the people he hates get saved. This week, we see how Jesus looks at us and sees our need and wants to die because he understands our true need.
In our study of Jonah, we fix this week on 3:6-4:3 where we see ourselves in Jonah who wants to die because God so loved the world. Jesus is the true and better Jonah- Jesus also wants to die because God so loved the world. We can evaluate ourselves and say- which of the paths have I walked down. Am I walking in the steps of Jonah or of Jesus?
Continuing in our study of Jonah, Pastor Matt leads us through the first part of chapter 3. We're encouraged to be a follower of Christ in the example of the non-Jew Cananite woman in Matthew 15, not a fan of God like the example of Jonah.
Did you leave last week's sermon that involved talking about Sheol & have more questions? Listen to Pastor Matt as he answers questions he has been asked this week. We pray your questions are answered after listening to this follow up discssion.
Last week we said Jesus calmed the seas of judgement by jumping in the sea, this week in Jonah chapter 2, we look at Jesus' descent into death. Scriptures referenced in this sermon: Jonah 2, Revelation 20, Matthew 12:40, Luke 16:19-31, Ephesians 4:8-10, Phillipians 2:8-11, and Revelation 21:1-4.
This week, Pastor Matt leads us through looking at chapter 1 of Jonah again, but focusing on the atonement of Jesus through the judgement waters paralleled in Jonah.
This week, continuing through the book of Jonah, Pastor Matt gives a part 1 breakdown of some of what is happening through the first chapter of Jonah. We focus this week on Jonah clinging to the ship that is destined to crumble amidst the storm. The text "arise, oh sleeper" should speak to us, reminding us to let go of what is not good, and to walk in the newness of life granted by Jesus Christ.
We begin our new series in the book of Jonah, where we immediately see God testing the faith of a prophet in love with Israel over Himself. Over the course of this study, we will see time and time again that Jesus is the better Jonah and that Jesus is the better Israel.
In this final week of studying 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Matt emphasises through Paul's closing words how we are to be as Christians, praying for one another and breaking social barriers to support each other as family in Christ.
Continuing in 1 Thessalonians, we are reminded this week that our God is a God who speaks. We're reminded not to quench the Spirit's work in our lives and His voice of prompting in us. See the September 3 Sermon Follow-Up Podcast for more conversation about New Testament Prophecy from Pastor Matt.
Pastor Matt continues this week discussing why it is important that we be praying people and a people that gives thanks- that God's will for his people is that they have peace in Him.
Today's episode is to further expound on today's sermon as we finish up Thessalonians. We pray this extra resource clarifies questions you may have about the text while building and encouraging your faith.
This week we continue our walk through 1 Thessalonians as Pastor Matt Bowles talks about what it means to rejoice always and the relationship that envy, anxiety, and humility play in this. Join us again this next week as we continue to verses 17-18 and talk about prayer without ceasing and giving thanks in all circumstances.
Our emotions do not always reflect what is actually true- God has designed a system in the church, and with spiritual authority within the church, that we can be coached and encouragd back to truth and experience an emotional joy in the solid truth of Christ. This is what Paul is teaching the Thessalonian church in chapter 5:12-13.
Senior Pastor Matt Bowles preaches this week from chapter 5 in our study of 1 Thessalonians. Continuing from last week, we see that the Day of the Lord brings finality- judgement for non-believers, but glorification with the God-head for those who believe. "We ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies", so we wait, sober-minded, for the return of our King.
We're back from our break from 1 Thessalonians as this week, Senior Pastor Matt Bowles teaches on the senses that will be felt by believers on the joyous day when Christ returns. We will hear the sounds of his coming outlined throughout scripture, we'll see the cloud of his glory, we will meet and join with him, then to always be with him on earth. It is a happily ever after story for believers.
This week, elder Stephen Williams speaks on the role of believers as encouragers in the Lord to fellow believers, following the example set by Jonathan in 1 Samuel, reminding David of the promises of God.
Pastor Matt Bowles is back to close out our summer in Romans 8, tying up the answers that chapter 8 presents to the dillemas presented in chapters 6 & 7. We are weak but we are His, and He has made us righteous to fulfill the requirement of the law through the blood of His Son so that we can say- 'if he is that for us, who could ever be against us?'
Continuing in our Summer in Romans 8 series, Minister of family discipleship Joe Zinkgraf guides us through verses 26-27 about the Spirit of God interceding to God the Father on our behalf through our imperfect prayer and groaning.
Continuing through our Summer in Romans 8 series, Elder Joe Mike Etter walks us through verses 18-25 focusing on the hope that we have as believers because of the glory that is to be revealed to us. We can walk through suffering then knowing that it is nothing worth comparing to that immense hope.
This week, we continue in our summer in Romans 8 as Elder Logan Garrett walks us through verses 12-17, ultimately focusing on our adoption as children and heirs of God.
Continuing in our Summer in Romans 8 series, Casey Lewis preaches on verses 5-11, distinguishing what Paul means by "setting our minds on the Spirit" rather than the flesh.
Kicking off our Summer in Romans 8 series, Joe Mike Etter preaches on verses 1-4 focusing on this truth: that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. What does that mean for believers? We are to live a life in freedom.
This week, "young punk" Jack Blakely continues in our series through Thessalonians, teaching on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 that believers have hope through life and death. Tim Keller sums it up well by saying, "All death can now do to Christians is to make their lives infinitely better."
This week, Pastor Matt continues in his series through 1 and 2 Thessalonians, teaching on how believers should work, using the context of Paul's teachings to the new Thessalonian church who stopped working because they thought the end was near. God has a purpose for our work.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 and 1 John 4:8 that God is love, and to be part of the unity of God and being one with him, He requires us to love eachother with God-taught brotherly love following the example of the Trinity.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 showing how God has given a decree that we will be sanctified and gives explanation to what we mean when we discuss sanctification.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13. Paul cares so much for the community of believers' love for eachother because that community should be based in our commonality of having Christ, not anything in this world.
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This week Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 and 1 Corinthians 15. The resurrection of the dead frees us from the bondage of living our best life now. Because this is not the only life you get to live, then you can live on purpose now.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. Do we often communicate suffering as a part of the Christian life when we talk to people? The true Gospel says that to be a Christian is to suffer, and that when the Lord is our treasure, suffering is painful and joyful.
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Matt preaches about the "upside down triumph that turned the world upside down." He teaches out of Mark 15:1-39 and Psalm 22. The resurrection that we celebrate signifies the defeat of death and gives us assurance of our future. We win. The world is upside down.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20. Christians do not let their minds dwell on the wrongdoings of others. People are going to sin against you. We seek to call them to repentance or share the gospel with them. Then they are turned to our glory.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. The great stumbling block to domesticate the gospel is comfort. The insidious idol of comfort reigns in our culture and teaches us false gospels. When the true gospel of God takes root in us, it enables us to suffer, to be uncomfortable, and to do what Christians do.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12. Jesus lived a life that was inconvenienced for those weaker than him. We follow in Jesus' footsteps when we love those that are not as strong or disciplined as us.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. It is not us, our performance and our ability to follow the rules, that make our evangelism work. The counterintuitive embrace of our own weakness and dependence is the way the glory of God will shine in and through us. We know that the gospel is powerful because we ourselves have been brought from darkness into his marvelous light.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. What are we waiting for? Because believers are in Christ, death is not the end. What we are waiting for is far better. Jesus raised, and so when you die, you will raise. We don't look back, we look ahead.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10. The church at Thessalonica did not just preach the word, they lived it out and turned from idols. Because you are blind to your idols, you need a Savior to open up your eyes. God convicts but also uses other people to expose your blind spots.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8. Can you know if someone is saved? We don't look solely at one moment, but we look at moments. We don't worry if we did it right, but we look at the power of the cross in our lives. Have confidence!
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6. "Ekklesia" all throughout the Old Testament is used to describe God's chosen people, the Church, gathering together. When Paul refers to the Christians of Thessalonica as an "ekklesia," it is meant to remind them that they are "in Christ." In the midst of persecution and suffering, they can be encouraged and comforted because their salvation is secure as God's chosen people.
This week Pastor Matt continues in our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17. Position is about my story. Because of this, we are obsessed with telling others our story for validation and acceptance. Paul teaches that there is a better story.
This week Pastor Matt begins our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He teaches out of 1 Thessalonians 1:1 and John 17. Christians have a hard time believing the gospel because we consistently drift into relying on our own works. But as believers, we are in Christ - meaning He has made us one and sons of God with him.
This week, Pastor Matt teaches out of several New Testament passages in regards to giving. Because believers are no longer under the Mosaic covenant, tithing is not a biblical mandate for New Testament Christians. Why do we give then? It declares to us and others that this world is not our home.
This week we celebrate the faithfulness of God working in and through Ovilla Road Baptist Church for the last 50 years. This week we welcome Dr. Nathan Lorick, the Executive Director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, to teach out of Acts 16 and encourage the church as we look forward to the next 50 years.
This week Pastor Matt teaches out of Acts 17:1-9 to set the stage for our new sermon series in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. The book of Thessalonians was written to encourage the Church with the bright hope for the future they have in Christ. The kingdom of darkness works one way, the kingdom of light turns it upside down.
We often think of Christmas as Jesus as a baby in the manger, not the arrival of Jesus as King. In this Advent series, Pastor Matt preaches about the coming of the King. This week, Pastor Matt ends this series teaching about the Kingdom. Jesus is the Kingdom that came to earth once and will come again.
We often think of Christmas as Jesus as a baby in the manger, not the arrival of Jesus as King. In this Advent series, Pastor Matt preaches about the coming of the King. This week, Pastor Matt teaches out of the Gospels. Scripture has carefully shown that the King is coming and His line is shown in the genealogy of Matthew 1. The stories of those in Jesus's lineage show God's faithfulness in the coming of the King.
We often think of Christmas as Jesus as a baby in the manger, not the arrival of Jesus as King. In this Advent series, Pastor Matt preaches about the coming of the King. This week, Pastor Matt teaches out of 2 Samuel 7 and Song of Solomon. The first coming of the King affords the return to intimacy that comes with the second coming of the King. We wait for that day.
We often think of Christmas as Jesus as a baby in the manger, not the arrival of Jesus as King. In this Advent series, Pastor Matt preaches about the coming of the King. This week, Pastor Matt teaches out of Deuteronomy 17:14-20. God's people were always expectant of the Messiah to be King because of the prophecies that Israel would have a king. We see throughout the Bible, in passages like the song of Hannah and song of Mary, that God's people longed for the Messiah to reverse the curse. Jesus is the Messianic King who reverses the curse.
We often think of Christmas as Jesus as a baby in the manger, not the arrival of Jesus as King. In this Advent series, Pastor Matt preaches about the coming of the King. This week, Pastor Matt teaches out of Genesis 3. Throughout the book of Genesis, the line of the promised skull-crushing son of Eve is traced. God shows us that the line has not been broken. One who will take dominion back, one who will have all dominion ascribed to him is coming. The King is still coming.
This week Pastor Matt discusses evangelism and what it means to have a "One." Pastor Matt preaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 to remind us that the King has comissioned us and we belong to his ministry of reconciliation.
This week, Pastor Matt Bowles discusses living as the church in the current cultural climate. Pastor Matt preaches out of Romans 16:17-20 to remind us that while it is easy for the church distracted and dividided we are united by the Gospel and look forward to our future hope.
This week we studied Jesus as the Word that became flesh in John 1:1-18. One of our members, Casey Lewis, teaches about the difference between being people of light and people of darkness.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into our last sermon in Exodus and our sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 40.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 36-39.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 35:4-36.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 34:10-35.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 33:12-34:9.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 33:7-11.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 33:1-6.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 32:15-35.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 32:1-14.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 31.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 30:12-16.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 30:1-10.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 29:4-7.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 28.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 27:9-19.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 27:1-8.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 26:31-34.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 25:31-40.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week one of our Elders, Joe Etter, teaches on Jesus being the Word in John 1:1-18.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week one of our Elders, Joe Etter, teaches on seeing Jesus’ worth out of Hebrews 1:1-4.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week one of our Elders, Joe Etter, teaches on Jesus being the Word in John 1:1-18.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week one of our Elders, Joe Etter, teaches on seeing Jesus’ worth out of Hebrews 1:1-4.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week our Pastor, Matt Bowles, teaches on Jesus’ humility out of Philippians 2.
This summer we are studying four texts that highlight a different aspect of the person and work of Christ and make major strides in our Christology. This will help us know who our Savior is and what he has done. Our sermon series is, “Christ Alone” and this week our Family Discipleship Minister, Joe Zinkgraf, teaches on Jesus’ preeminence out of Colossians 1:15-20.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 25:23-30
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 25:10-22
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 25:1-9.
Humanity has deep longings that are ultimately satisfied by the presence of God. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 24:12-18.
Humanity has a deep longing for the presence of God that we try to fill with other things. Throughout scripture we see the beauty and hope in God, who has always intended to dwell with His people. We enter into a new portion of Exodus and a new sermon series, "God Dwells Among Us." This week Pastor Matt preaches out of Exodus 24:1-11.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 23:20-33.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Casey Lewis is our guest preacher as we continue our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 23:10-19.
Why did dead people get up and walk? Why did Jesus drink sour wine? Why did he call out ‘My God, My God why have you forsaken me?” When reading about the cross we often skip things that seem strange or are hard to understand in Scripture. "The Neglected Beauty of the Cross" is a three part sermon series that will look at Matthew 27 and answer these questions.
Why did dead people get up and walk? Why did Jesus drink sour wine? Why did he call out ‘My God, My God why have you forsaken me?” When reading about the cross we often skip things that seem strange or are hard to understand in Scripture. "The Neglected Beauty of the Cross" is a three part sermon series that will look at Matthew 27 and answer these questions.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 22:18-31.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 22:7-14.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 21:22-27
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 21:1-11
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:22-26
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:18-21
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:17
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:16
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:15
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20:13
The Veil and God's Glory. A sermon by Joe Zinkgraf, our Student Minister/Minister of Family Discipleship. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that the law was not given to show us we can't do it. It was given so humans could flourish and the world marvel at the God who instructs these people. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "Exodus: the Law" Exodus 20.
Darkness surrounds us and troubled times exist, the world feels weary. In advent we anticipate the arrival of hope through Christ, the hope that causes the weary world to rejoice! In advent we celebrate Christ’s first coming and long for his second. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices.” Matthew 3.
Darkness surrounds us and troubled times exist, the world feels weary. In advent we anticipate the arrival of hope through Christ, the hope that causes the weary world to rejoice! In advent we celebrate Christ’s first coming and long for his second. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices.” Isaiah 9:4-7
Darkness surrounds us and troubled times exist, the world feels weary. In advent we anticipate the arrival of hope through Christ, the hope that causes the weary world to rejoice! In advent we celebrate Christ’s first coming and long for his second. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices.” Isaiah 9:4
Darkness surrounds us and troubled times exist, the world feels weary. In advent we anticipate the arrival of hope through Christ, the hope that causes the weary world to rejoice! In advent we celebrate Christ’s first coming and long for his second. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices.” Isaiah 9:1-2
Darkness surrounds us and troubled times exist, the world feels weary. In advent we anticipate the arrival of hope through Christ, the hope that causes the weary world to rejoice! In advent we celebrate Christ’s first coming and long for his second. This week, Pastor Matt begins our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices.” Isaiah 9:1-2
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 20:8-11.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 20:7.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 20:4-6.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 20:1-3.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 19:16-20.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 19:7-15.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 19:1-9.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 18:23-23.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 18:1-12
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 17:8-16
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 17:1-7.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 16:22-30.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 16:1-12.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Redeemed Humanity" Exodus 15:22-27.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 12:1-8.
"The Conversion of Paul" a sermon by Logan Garrett, an elder of ORBC, from Acts 26:11-18.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 11.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 10:1-18.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 9:1-7.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 8.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 7.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 6, Matthew 14 & Mark 6.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 6:3-35.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 4 and 5.
The gospel of John is a theologically profound Gospel account. John repeatedly shows that Jesus Christ is God and that he fulfills the hopes, promises and longings of the Old Testament. Our summer sermon series will focus on the signs of Jesus while also looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish festivals as seen in John. Join us on Sundays as Pastor Matt leads us through our series, "Jesus is God.” This week we are in John 2.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 15.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 14:15-30.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 13 - 14:14
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 12 & 13.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 12:28-42.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 12:18-20.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 11-12:14.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 10.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 9:13-10:20.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 9:8-12
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 9:1-7.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 8:20-32
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Joe Zinkgraf continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 8:16-19.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 8:1-15.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 7:14-24 and James 4:1-10.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 7:8-13 and 1 Corinthians 15:54-55. *We apologize that we had technical difficulties during our service and there are a few minutes that are missing from this recording.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues our sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 6-7:7 and John 11.
"A Little While Longer" a sermon by Joe Mike Etter, an ORBC Elder, out of Hebrews 10:1-39.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt begins a sermons series, "The Name Above All Names." Exodus 5:10-6:7
This Advent season we take our eyes off of the things of this world and fix our eyes on our Savior who has come and is coming again! This week, our Student and Family Discipleship Minister, Joe Zinkgraf finishes our sermon series, "Who is the Lord? That I should obey His voice and trust Him as King?" Daniel 2:31-45.
This Advent season we take our eyes off of the things of this world and fix our eyes on our Savior who has come and is coming again! This week, Pastor Matt continued our sermon series, "Who is the Lord? That I should obey His voice and trust Him as King?" Luke 2:8-12.
This Advent season we take our eyes off of the things of this world and fix our eyes on our Savior who has come and is coming again! This week, Pastor Matt continued our sermon series, "Who is the Lord? That I should obey His voice and trust Him as King?" Song of Songs.
This Advent season we take our eyes off of the things of this world and fix our eyes on our Savior who has come and is coming again! This week, Pastor Matt continued our sermon series, "Who is the Lord? That I should obey His voice and trust Him as King?" Hebrews 7.
This Advent season we take our eyes off of the things of this world and fix our eyes on our Savior who has come and is coming again! This week, Pastor Matt began our sermon series, "Who is the Lord? That I should obey His voice and trust Him as King?" Genesis 4 and Hebrews 12:18-28.
The book of Exodus sheds light on the church’s grand mission but it also reveals what kind of God the Lord is. In Exodus, we see that He is one who pursues His glory and our good and He makes Himself known in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Matt continues in our sermon series, "Exodus - The God Who Makes Himself Known." Exodus 5:1-9
Listen to week one of our sermons series, "The Church - The Gospel Made Visible". This week, Pastor Matt teaches over Expositional Preaching and his text is based out of Ezekiel 37:1-10.
We as the church are to go out, preach the gospel and bring life to the people of this world. Not by our own power like Moses did, but we do it through the Lord. We become the tools the Lord uses in order to shine a light in a dark place.
Pastor ordination service led by Beau Hughes, Lead Pastor of the Village Church Denton.