In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches thematically on several mountains of the Bible. This sermon is about Zion, an ancient term connected to the fortified hill of pre-Israelite Jerusalem. Mount Zion is a reminder God is with us now and through eternity. How do we reconcile what Scripture teaches about Zion with what is occurring in Israel today?

In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches thematically on several mountains of the Bible. This sermon is about the Mount of Olives and the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. Jesus warns of false teachers, and He foretells of persecution that will happen to His followers.

Pastor Kent fills in for Sam this week as we continue our study of the mountains of the Bible.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers Matthew 18:1-10. Why does Jesus say your faith should be childlike? In this text, Jesus compares conversion to the acceptance of a child. And then, He uses strong language to warn anyone who would harm a child or tempt others to sin.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers Matthew 17:1-27 and the transfiguration of Jesus. At the transfiguration, humanity sees God’s glory. But it’s just a tiny taste of the incredible glory of a reigning God who conquered death.

Pastor Kent fills in for Sam this week and unpacks chapter 16 as we continue our journey through Matthew.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the challenging passage of Matthew 15:1-39. Jesus offends the Pharisees and then seems to make some controversial comments about Gentiles. But there is a reason. He tests His followers to see if they will persevere in their faith.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers Jesus’ miracles of feeding thousands and walking on water from Matthew 14:13-36. True courage is derived from God’s presence. Your faith doesn’t grow when life is easy. Your faith grows when you experience a trial, when you are tested, and when a storm hits.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the difficult text of Matthew 14:1-12. Herod executes John the Baptist, and Matthew records the challenge of giving your entire life to Christ. The courageous decision is always harder than caving into sin.