This morning we ordain one of our newly elected deacons for service in the church. We also continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Ironically, today's passage demonstrates the care and compassion of Christ for other people. Scripture text is Matthew 15:29-39.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Is your faith in God practical? Is faith more than just the answer to a question? The Canaanite woman in today's passage knew who Jesus was and she knew what Jesus was capable of doing. So, she was not afraid to plead with Him for help. Scripture text is Matthew 15:21-28.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. What is more important in God's eyes: the correct answers or the correct actions? Jesus is confronted by some self-righteous Pharisees who have a problem with the actions of His disciples. He reminds them promptly of their misplaced priorities. Actions speak louder than words. Scripture text is Matthew 15:1-20.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Why do doubts arise in the hearts of believers? Why is it difficult to trust in the Lord during challenging times? Jesus performs miracles that attest to his divinity. Scripture text is Matthew 14:1-36.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus continues teaching parables as He explains the kingdom of heaven. As He returns to his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus receives more opposition rather than praise, an offense rather than an ovation. Scripture text is Matthew 13:44-58.

This morning our guest preacher is Rev. John Yorio, Senior Pastor of Saluda River Baptist Church in West Columbia. The Bible teaches the principle of submission in several different contexts, one of which is the context of the body of Christ. Scripture text is 1 Peter 3:8-9.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew as Jesus shares three more parables with the crowds. What is the kingdom of heaven like? How are we to understand God's kingdom? Scripture text is Matthew 13:24-43.