Posts by Keith
But I Tell You – 15 April 2018
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 said, “Follow me and I…
Read MoreJesus and the First 2/3 of the Bible – 8 April 2018
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 said, “Follow me and I…
Read MoreThe Stone the Builder Rejected – 1 April 2018
On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Matt talks about the stone the builders rejected – Jesus Christ and urges us not to reject him, but to receive him and marvel at him. Pastor Matt preaching on Pslam 118:22-23 and various other texts. Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and…
Read MoreBlessed Is He Who Comes In the Name of the Lord – 25 March 2018
We’re going to take two weeks off of our study of the Gospel of Matthew to focus on what we often call “Passion Week” or “Holy Week,” the time between the Triumphal Entry of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on that donkey on Palm Sunday through to the Crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday and then…
Read MoreYou Are The… – 18 March 2018
We continue our study in Matthew and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount this week. Perhaps the greatest message ever preached, and certainly preached with the greatest authority by the world’s greatest teacher. Jesus has gone up on a mountainside and is teaching a great crowd that have begun following Him. And He’s invited them to…
Read MoreThe Good Life (Part Two) – 11 March 2018
This week we continue our study the beatitudes. Jesus continues to remind us that we are blessed. Blessed are the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, The Peacemakers, and the Persecuted. Pastor Matt preaching on Matthew 5: 7-12. Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the…
Read MoreThe Good Life Part One – 4 March 2018
We return to our sermon series, Following Jesus – The Gospel of Matthew today and begin to study the beatitudes. Jesus starts us off by reminding us that we are blessed. Blessed are those who are needy, sad, lowly, and unsatisfied. Pastor Matt preaching on Matthew 5: 3-12. Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog.…
Read MoreDo The Work of an Evangelist – 25 February 2018
After Billy Graham died on Wednesday, Pastor Matt felt that would be very appropriate do something special to mark Dr. Graham’s passing into glory. There aren’t very many people he would take a Sunday off the normal plan to talk about, but Billy Graham has had an enormous impact for Jesus Christ on our world.…
Read MoreSpiritus Sanctus – 18 February 2018
“Spiritus Sanctus” was the theme of the Stay Sharp Theology Conference that a group of us attended this week at our district church in Canonsburg. We spent two days dwelling on who the Holy Spirit is. The holy Spirit is God – We Should Worship Him. The Holy Spirit is a Person – We Can…
Read MoreJesus’ Sermon on the Mount – 11 February 2018
The Lord Jesus began His public ministry preaching, “Repent [turn-around, do a U-turn!], for the kingdom of heaven is near.” And He began calling disciples to follow Him.Jesus was a master teacher. There was never a greater teacher than our Lord Jesus. And this was, perhaps, His greatest single teaching.Jesus is Lord. And this is…
Read MoreBetween Grace and Glory : Godly Living in the Present Age – Abraham Skacel – 4 February 2018
Pastor Matt was away this week at the EFCA Theology Conference. Abe Skacel, our missionary with Cru – Penn State shares with us his thoughts on Titus 2:11-14 and the lessons about grace for today. Abe Skacel preaching on Titus 2:11-14 Listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: Between Grace and Glory_…
Read MoreFollowing Jesus – 28 January 2018
The title of this message is “Following Jesus” which is what it’s all about. Jesus calls His first full time followers, and by the end of the chapter, He has crowds and crowds of followers. Following Jesus is what it’s all about. And that’s what our church is all about. We are all about bringing…
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