Jesus told the disciples that it was easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Does it then follow that it is more difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom than it is for a poor man? Listen as Pastor Matt shows how this section teaches the impossibility of any man, rich or poor, to enter the Kingdom by his own efforts. But praise be to God! With God all things are possible.

It’s often the most memorable biblical stories that are twisted to advance ideas that weaken, undermine, or even directly contradict clear biblical doctrines. The Story of the Rich Young Ruler is one such story. Does every believer need to sell all he owns and give it to the poor in order to have eternal life? Is there something inherently holy about being poor, or inherently unholy about being rich? Isn't money the root of all evil? How should a Christian view wealth? Listen as Pastor Matt answers these questions and more as he walks through the story of 'the Rich Young Ruler.

Immediately after Jesus affirms the propriety of some men choosing a life of celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, we find a story that emphasizes the importance of children to the expansion of the Kingdom. Listen as Pastor Matt explores how this text fits in the flow of chapter 19 and calls upon Christian parents to invest deeply in their children's spiritual development during these precious moldable years. There is no more important calling and duty in your lives! Children matter for the Kingdom of Heaven!

Countless people have concluded from Matthew 19:10-12 and I Corinthians 7 that truly spiritual people, truly holy people, & truly Kingdom minded people should choose a life of singleness & celibacy. At a glance these texts would lead a man to think that if he REALLY wants to make an impact for the Kingdom of Heaven he needs to forego marriage & commit his life to ‘ministry.’ But is that what this text is teaching? Is it better not to marry? Listen as Pastor Matt explores these texts to answer these difficult question.

Just as in the Modern USA, at the time of Christ divorce was shamefully common. The Pharisees had taught the popular Hillelite tradition on divorce saying that divorce was acceptable for any reason. When they asked Jesus He disagreed. He said, 'What God has joined together, do not let man separate.' They responded by claiming that Jesus was contradicting Moses. Listen as Pastor Matt delves into Jesus' response to that accusation, and how He again points to God's intention for marriage from creation.

In Genesis 12, God has just given wonderful promises to Abram. However, when famine strikes, Abram’s response displays his lack of faith in God upholding His promises. In an attempt to preserve his own life, he acts as a cowardly husband and endangers the life of his own wife. Listen as Brother Cody leads us through Genesis 12:10-20 and shows how God is faithful to uphold His promised blessings even when Abram acts in his lack of faith.

In their jealousy and envy the rebellious Pharisees test Jesus by asking Him a calculated question about divorce. The question is designed to reduce Jesus popularity and possibly even get Him killed. How does Jesus respond? Listen as Pastor Matt highlights the uncompromisingly bold answer Jesus gives, and what we can learn from His answer.

We have all walked through difficult seasons with varying degrees of intensity. In Lamentations Jeremiah shows us how a proper theology helps you navigate even the most distressing circumstances.

After Peter heard Jesus' somber, yet encouraging, teaching about the effectiveness of the church in administering church discipline what does he ask? Does he ask about how to pursue the shunned man who has been put out of the church? Nope. Does he ask any clarifying questions about how to be certain they are rightly binding & loosing? Nope, Not on his radar. In light of Jesus’ teaching about discipline, Peter was concerned about putting a cap on his mercy. Listen as Pastor Matt looks at the parable of the unmerciful servant, and the danger involved in withholding forgiveness.

We know the titles 'The Devil' and 'Satan,' but do we even know what they mean? Listen as Pastor Chris Jones of Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee sheds light on the meaning of these titles and his method of warfare. Whether Satan accuses us to God, God to us, us to one another, or us to ourselves; we must recognize his tactics and be prepared to resist them.