On the heels of the rich young ruler walking away from Jesus, unwilling to abandon his lifestyle for eternal life, the disciples mentioned to Jesus they -had- left homes and more. Jesus responded with a promise of comfort to all who will come to Him completely. Listen as Pastor Matt expounds on Christ's solemn statement about His coming crucifixion and His message of encouragement for those who believe.

On the Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Matt explains from Acts 2 the birth of Jesus' church, the basis for Jesus' church's existence, and the blueprint for Jesus' church. Listen to this sermon which should cause you to ask what you are doing to glorify God in your local church.

Having settled the eternality of Jesus Christ in the first phrase of this letter, now John turns his attention to the humanity and historicity of Christ. However, this is no mere set of intellectual facts to acknowledge. In the reality of Christ we find our joy, our satisfaction, and our commission. Listen as Pastor Matt expounds on this -and a little more-.

The opening phrase of 1 John is only five words long in English, but it's power packed. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how John very succinctly makes his case for the eternality of Jesus Christ, then listen to further proof that Jesus did not come into being in Bethlehem, but -was- all along.

As we prepare for our journey through the book of 1 John, we take a look at what the Bible says about the author. In so doing, God shows us through His word that we must be devoted to both truth and love under the lordship of Christ.

The resurrection is the pinnacle of human history -so far-, but what if it's just a story-- A fable-- An illusion-- What if Jesus has not been raised-- In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Matt answers those questions from the word of God in a message every believer and unbeliever needs to hear.

Have you ever heard of the prophet Micaiah-- He was a man willing to speak the words of God when nobody wanted to hear it. Listen as Pastor Matt preaches his story from 1 Kings 22, weaving it with that of Martin Luther as we approach the 500th anniversary of his 95 Theses. The bottom line-- We must live in, meditate on, act upon, and speak the words of God.

You know Jesus has commanded you to go and make disciples, but are you intimidated by the thought of sharing the gospel-- What if people don't like it-- What if people ask questions and you don't know the answers-- In this message we see a couple of examples of the power of a testimony -- telling what God has done for you and how He has had mercy on you. I hope this message, preached at Fairview Baptist Church, will encourage you.

This is one of my favorite underrated Old Testament passages because it's a real event that paints such a beautiful picture of the gospel. Naaman was a prideful man and a leper, both physically and spiritually. Yet, until he humbled himself and obeyed the words of the man of God, entrusting himself to God's provision for salvation, he had no hope.

When Moses died Israel wasn't left in a lurch. God had already called Joshua to be his successor. In His instructions to Joshua God's faithfulness shines through. Yet, the faithfulness of God demands a response from those who love Him and seek to follow Him. Listen as Pastor Matt explains.