Posts by Keith
Praise the LORD, O My Soul – 5 May 2019
Sometimes it is necessary for us to preach to our souls. When life gets hard or we are grieving, we must remind ourselves that the Lord is the gracious forgiver of our sins. That the Lord si the everlasting lover of our souls. and That the lord is the sovereign ruler of our lives. Pastor…
Read MoreThese Little Ones – 28 April 2019
We are learning together about following Jesus by carefully studying His theological biography entitled “The Gospel of Matthew.” We’ve reached chapter 18 which marks the beginning of the fourth of five major blocks of teaching in the Gospel of Matthew, which seems to be mostly about living as Jesus’ disciples in community with one another.…
Read MoreHe Saved Us – 21 April 2019
We are taking a break from our current sermon series to focus on Jesus Christ and his Resurrection. This Resurrection Sunday, we take a look at Titus 3 as we ponder Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection and celebrate John Walter’s baptism. He Saved Us. Not because of us. In spite of us. By washing us. Through…
Read MoreThe Song of the Sick King – 14 April 2019
We are taking a break from our current sermon series to focus on Jesus Christ and his Resurrection. This Palm Sunday, we take a look at Psalm 41 and the song of the sick king. Blessed are the kind. Betrayed is the King. Blessed be the King of Kings! Pastor Matt preaching on Psalm 41.…
Read MoreThe Model of Devoted Faith – 7 April 2019
While Pastor Matt is away this week, Allegheny District Superintendent Jeff Powell shares his thoughts on the difference between committed faith and devoted faith. What do you aspire to be in your faith? Consider being devoted to sacrificial love, biblical gospel thinking, generous living, prayerful dependence, and relational disciplemaking. Pastor Jeff Powell preaching on Acts…
Read MoreSeed-Sized Faith – 31 March 2019
We are learning together about following Jesus by carefully studying His theological biography entitled “The Gospel of Matthew.” Today, Matthew wants to tell us how truly following Jesus means truly trusting Jesus with a seed-sized faith. Pastor Matt preaching on Matthew 17:14-27. Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click”…
Read MoreLike the Sun – 24 March 2019
We are learning together about following Jesus by carefully studying His theological biography entitled “The Gospel of Matthew.” Matthew has just told us that Jesus expects to suffer. That He is going to HAVE TO suffer. He said, “he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and…
Read MoreTake Up His Cross – 17 March 2019
The Gospel of Matthew is a theological biography. And the key question of any biography is WHO, right? For the last several months, we’ve said, “In the Gospel of Matthew, you’ve got to keep your eye on the ball. And the ball is the question of Jesus’ identity. Who is this Person?” We’ve seen that…
Read MoreThe Question and the Promise – 10 March 2019
The Gospel of Matthew is a theological biography. And the key question of any biography is WHO, right? For the last several months, we’ve said, “In the Gospel of Matthew, you’ve got to keep your eye on the ball. And the ball is the question of Jesus’ identity. Who is this Person?” We’ve seen that…
Read MoreThe Pharisees and Sadducees – 3 March 2019
Our sermon series is called, “Following Jesus” because that’s what we’re learning to do in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is a theological biography of the most compelling Person in history–the Person of Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ has called us to follow Him and fish for more followers. In today’s passage we are encouraged…
Read MoreGreat Faith in a Great God – 24 February 2019
Our sermon series is called, “Following Jesus” because that’s what we’re learning to do in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is a theological biography of the most compelling Person in history–the Person of Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ has called us to follow Him and fish for more followers. So, in today’s passage, Jesus takes…
Read MoreWorthless Worship – 17 February 2019
Our sermon series is called, “Following Jesus” because that’s what we’re learning to do in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is a theological biography of the most compelling Person in history–the Person of Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ has called us to follow Him and fish for more followers. Jesus doesn’t pull any punches in…
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