Sermons Category: Matthew

Dean Elliott continues the Necessaries series on the absolute essentials when packing for the journey of the Christian life.  Whatever your struggle or challenge, a dependence on the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit is necessary for success. Scripture References: Isaiah 48:11-12; Zechariah 4:6; Roans 8:10-15; Matthew 12:22-32 (You may need to fast-forward the video recording.  We had […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 11:25-30 for the Good Friday service.  Its Friday…but Sunday’s coming!

Dean Elliott wraps up the Keeping Our Eye on the Finish Line series speaking about the skills needed to make small groups successful.  In Matthew 7:1-12, Jesus teaches how we can interact with real people, who have real stories, and lead them to the real God.

Don Hunt expounds on Matthew 5:13-16.  Jesus teaching the disciples, and the crowd around them, about how they are to be salt and light.  As a church, we are also to be salt and light in our community.  Where do you need to be salt and light?

Dean Elliott explains the story of the Magi, found in Matthew 2, as we continue the Beyond Hallmark series.  Tradition has made up a lot of details, but the most important thing about the story is who they weren’t.  What will you learn about the Magi?

David denHartog explains the Biblical basis for baptism in “Buried and Resurrected.”  What does the Bible say about Baptism?  Why get baptized?  Who should get baptized?  What does it mean?  How is one to be baptized?  When does one get baptized? Scripture references: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 10:47-48; I Corinthians 10:1-2; Romans 6:4; Acts 8:36-39

David denHartog continues the “Designed For A Purpose” series teaching from Matthew 25:14-30.  “The Look” is often given by mothers to their children telling them that its time to shape up.  There will come a day when believers will stand under The Look of Jesus Christ – at the judgement seat of Christ – in […]

When life gets rough or isn’t going your way, how do you respond?  Even if you initially flip out, the posture you take over time indicates your spiritual maturity.  Don Hunt teaches from various Bible passages about three characteristics that can be found in the spiritually mature Christian. Scripture references: Psalm 27:14, 37:7 & 34, […]

David denHartog wants us to do an annual check-up of the church.  What is the purpose of the church?  What are we to be doing? Are we growing?  In looking at the life of the church, it gives us an opportunity for us to look at our individual lives for a church is not just a […]

Guest teacher Gene Getz wants us to ask the questions: “To what extent do I appreciate that I have available to me, in my language, the entire Bible? And to what extent have I taken if for granted?”  God wants us to know His will.  And has given us His Word. For more information about […]

David denHartog teaches the first of the fall series from Matthew 9:35-10:8.  America is different today than it was 60 years ago, or even 20 years ago.  It is going to take something different to reach a different America.  What does that mean for our lives?  How can we make a impact?

Dr. Larry Moyer explains Matthew 11:28-30 and answers the question “Why does anyone need religion when he already has so many other problems?”

Dean Elliott teaches in the last on his series on homosexuality by addressing what God’s purpose is for sex.  If we are to carry on a conversation with those in the world, then we need to understand where our culture is coming from and what they believe about sex.  We also need to know and […]

David denHartog teaches on Matthew 6:19-34 about sacrificial giving.  Sacrificial giving goes beyond the tithe, which is the standard of giving and was begun with Abraham.  Pastor Dave answers two questions: 1.  What is the motivation for sacrificial giving?  and 2. What hinders us from giving beyond the tithe?