Radiant Tulare

New Year's resolutions are mostly about Self-improvement, what do we do with that when the Gospel invites us into Self-denial? Living obedient to the Word of God & surrendered to the Spirit of God leads us into freedom from self-improvement & self-obsession. 

Matthew Chapter 2 shows God's unstoppable plan & 4 different responses to God’s news & invitation from Joseph & Mary to the Magi. From The religious leaders of the day to Herod. What does the birth of Jesus stir in your heart?

Scripture References: Matthew 2, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:24, Luke 1:46–55, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:7, 

Mark Condie shares from Matthew 1:18-25 on how Jesus comes to become "God with Us".

Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-25, Genesis 3, Exodus 33, Deuteronomy 31:8, Genesis 28:10, John 1:51

Ryan Turner preaches on the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. Why it's good news for messed up people and how it's a part of the story of Jesus establishing God's kingdom & fulfilling God's promises. 

Scripture References: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 12:3, 2 Samuel 7:12, Romans 3:23-27

Mark Condie shares a special Thanksgiving week message in light of the Gospel of Matthew. 

Scripture references: Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 12:28, Philippians 2:14

Jesus begins to teach what it means to live in the kingdom of heaven by taking familiar commands and digging deeper to what the heart of the matter is...spoiler alert it's your heart. The first of six "You have heard it said, but I say to you" is on murder & anger.

Mark Condie preaches on Jesus words from Matthew 5:17-20.

Steve Witmer preaches on Salty christians who shine the light to Jesus. 

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus starts his famous Sermon on the Mount with a list of blessings for those who follow his Way. 

Scripture References: Matthew 5:1-12

Mark Condie preaches on Matthew 4:1-11