All Sermons

All Sermons

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  • The Great Tribulation
    Pastor Rick continued the Matthew 24 series by examining the "abomination of desolation" and the end-times events Jesus described. Drawing on Daniel 9, he explained how the prophecy of 70 weeks was fulfilled with historical precision in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the rejection of the Messiah, while the final seven-year tribulation remains a future period focused on Israel. He also pointed to Revelation 19 to show that Jesus will return in power to establish His everlasting kingdom, and he reminded the congregation that nothing can thwart God's plan, which Jesus Himself holds together.
    31 min
  • Signs of the End of the Age | Matthew 24

    Sunday's message from Pastor Rick began a study of Matthew 24, Jesus' teaching on the end times. Drawing on Daniel 9, Revelation 6, and Luke 21, Pastor Rick walked through the signs Jesus described as marking the end of the age, including false messiahs, wars, famines, persecution, and the worldwide proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom. He encouraged believers to hold their views on eschatology with humility, since God has already fixed the day of Christ's return, and to focus on trusting Him and preparing their hearts now. Listen to or watch the full sermon today.

    35 min
  • What Could Have Been
    This week, Pastor Rick continued our study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 23:29–39, where Jesus laments over Jerusalem and the religious leaders who rejected Him and the prophets before Him. Pastor Rick shared that God's patience, His unwavering commitment to His plan, and His faithfulness to His people are all on display in this passage. He also explained that Israel's rejection of Jesus was not the end of the story but opened the door for the church, and that Jesus remains our protector, calling us into community and prayer. Listen to or watch the full sermon and be encouraged by God's faithfulness.
    36 min
  • What Does God Really Want From You?

    In this week's message, Pastor Jared explored Jesus' final public sermon from Matthew 23, where He confronts the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. Using the historical context of whitewashed tombs—limestone-painted burial markers that gleamed beautifully on the outside but contained death and decay within—Jesus illustrated how the Pharisees appeared righteous externally while lacking genuine hearts devoted to God. Pastor Jared challenged the congregation to recognize that what's inside defines us more than what's outside, and that morality alone means nothing without a relationship with Christ. He emphasized the difference between transactional faith (trying to earn God's favor or negotiate with Him) and covenantal faith (trusting God's unchanging character and promises). The message concluded with a powerful reminder: God knows every hidden corner of our hearts, and while He hates the sin that drives us, He sent His Son to redeem us completely.

    38 min
  • Blind Guides

    Pastor Rick continued the Matthew 23 series this week, covering two more of Jesus' seven woes against the Pharisees. His main points were simple but urgent: be careful who you follow and be careful what you prioritize. Jesus called the Pharisees "blind guides" — spiritually blind men who couldn't recognize the Messiah standing right in front of them. Pastor Rick walked through warnings from Matthew 7, 2 Peter 2, and Acts 20, reminding us that not everyone who claims to speak for God does so faithfully. He urged the church to be like the Bereans, searching the Scriptures daily to test what they hear.

    The second point hit just as hard. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for tithing down to their garden herbs while neglecting "the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness." In other words, they strained out gnats while swallowing camels. Pastor Rick cautioned against putting religious activity above the people we're called to serve, noting that pure religion — as James 1:27 says — means caring for the fatherless and widows, not just checking boxes. He also addressed tithing head-on, encouraging the church to trust God with the first 10% and see if He won't open the windows of heaven.

    37 min
  • What Not To Do!
    This week, Pastor Rick continued the church's study through the Gospel of Matthew, arriving at Matthew 23 and Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees over the heavy burdens they placed on the people. He warned that "the desire for praise can corrupt your motives," reminding us that God cares more about our hearts than our outward actions. From there, he pointed to Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life — our guidance, our instruction, and our life source — and closed by outlining what it means to be a follower of Christ: chosen before the foundation of the world, believing Jesus is the Son of God, and living daily in surrender to Him.
    32 min
  • Who is the Christ?
    In this Sunday's message, Pastor Jared explored Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus engages the Pharisees in a profound theological discussion about the identity of the Messiah. While the Pharisees correctly identified that the Christ would be "the Son of David," Jesus challenged them to understand the deeper truth revealed in Psalm 110—that the Messiah would also be the Son of God, sitting at the right hand of the Father with divine authority and equality. Pastor Jared emphasized that many of us, like the Pharisees, can know biblical truth intellectually but miss the point of having a genuine relationship with Jesus. He challenged the congregation to stop looking for God to meet their expectations and instead open their eyes to what He is already doing in their lives—whether through relationships He's placed in their path, opportunities to serve their families, or the simple call to share their faith with others.
    32 min
  • The Greatest Commandment
    Pastor Rick examined Matthew 22 and Jesus's response to the Sadducees' trick question about resurrection and marriage. He highlighted how Jesus avoided getting caught up in hypothetical debates, instead pointing to what truly matters: that God is the God of the living, not the dead. This led to the Pharisees' question about the greatest commandment, which Jesus answered by summarizing all of God's law into two categories: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Pastor Rick emphasized that loving God isn't the problem—the struggle is putting Him above everything else that competes for our attention. He illustrated how when we genuinely love God, it transforms our desires, priorities, and actions. He then shifted to the second commandment, explaining that loving others means denying ourselves and putting their needs ahead of our own, not self-centered living. Using Scripture from Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, and John 13, he concluded that the most evangelistic thing the church can do is love one another with respect and unity.
    34 min
  • The Invitation
    Pastor Rick explored Jesus's parable of the wedding feast from Matthew 22, highlighting three essential truths about God's kingdom. First, the invitation to heaven is joyous—a celebration we should approach with genuine excitement and joy, not just dutiful obligation. Second, many refuse the invitation, distracted by worldly concerns like work and money, yet Jesus calls us to prioritize His kingdom first. Finally, and most importantly, the invitation is for God's elect who accept transformation through Christ. The man without the wedding garment represents those who attempt to enter heaven on their own terms, but salvation requires putting off our old self and putting on Christ's righteousness. Pastor Rick emphasized that we cannot earn our way to heaven—it's purely by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. He challenged the congregation to view heaven not as the end of life, but as a joyous anticipation and celebration we should eagerly await.
    0 min
  • From Rejection to Redemption
    In this week's sermon from Matthew 21, Pastor Rick unpacked two powerful parables Jesus told after the Pharisees questioned His authority. In the parable of the two sons, Jesus illustrated that answering God's call begins with repentance — changing your mind and turning toward Him, just as the tax collectors and sinners did. The second parable, about the vineyard tenants who rejected and killed the owner's servants and son, reveals that Israel's rejection of the Messiah opened the door for the church to become the vessel through which God is building His kingdom. The message ultimately came down to one question: is Jesus the solid foundation you're building your life on, or the stone that will crush you? The choice is ours to make.
    31 min

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Fellowship Forney is a church in Forney, TX that exists to help people do what God is calling them to do. This podcast is a recording of our weekly messages from our Sunday worship services.