Posts by Keith
From Here On – 27 October 2013
This week we continued our journey through 1 Samuel with Chapter 12. Samuel is giving his final speech to all of Israel. He carries a warning and some advice to the Israelite people that we can also apply to our lives today: (1)Serve the LORD with all your heart, (2)Turn away from useless idols, (3)…
Read MoreGo and Look for the Donkeys – 20 October 2013
In last week’s message, the Israelite had asked for a king ‘like all the other nations’ had. We continue the story this week and see God give them exactly what they asked for. Listen to Pastor Matt as he helps us discover three truths within this passage: God’s Providence should encourage us, God’s Discipline should…
Read MoreRadio Interview
Pastor Matt Mitchell has had the opportunity to be interviewed by Mark Mellinger. That interview is now available here online. Click below to download the interview: Mark Mellinger Interview on Resisting Gossip
Read MoreBe Careful What You Ask For – 13 October 2013
When we left off in our series, Chapter 7 ended on a high note. The Ark of the Covenant had returned and Samuel was leading the nation. Unfortunately the story does not end there. This week we flash forward many years to the end of Samuel’s leading. Listen to Pastor Matt as he applies 4…
Read MoreWait For The LORD – 6 October 2013
While Pastor Matt and Heather enjoyed the Allegheny District Retreat, Cody Crumrine shared with us his thoughts on Psalm 27. Be encouraged as he shares iwth us three points of application: 1. Compare Your Situation to Your God, 2. Seek the Lord Only, and 3. Seek His Face Boldly. Cody Crumrine speaking on Psalm 27:1-14…
Read MoreWho Can Stand the Presence of the LORD, this Holy God? 29 September 2013
We pick up the story of 1 Samuel this week just where we left off: The Ark of the Covenant has been captured by the Philistines and the Israelites are mourning the departure of the glory of the LORD. Listen as Pastor Matt walks us through this humorous story and draws out three points for…
Read MoreGod in a Box – 22 September 2013
Our current sermon series is called “A Heart for the Heart of God: the Message of 1 Samuel,” and we’ve learned a little bit about what it means to have a heart for the heart of God: Having a prayerful heart, an honoring heart, and a listening heart. We have seen that God has said…
Read MoreSpeak, LORD, For Your Servant is Listening – 15 September 2013
This is one of the most famous of the stories in 1 Samuel: The calling of the prophet. We teach it to our kids in Sunday School and read it at home. Often, the main point of this story is overlooked in the telling. The point is that God is planning something good for Israel.…
Read MoreResisting Gossip Interview
Recently Pastor Matt went into WTLR Radio and was interviewed concerning his book, Resisting Gossip. We now have the audio files available here on our website. To listen to the two part interview, click on the links below: Interview Part One Interview Part Two
Read MoreThose Who Honor Me I Will Honor – 8 September 2013
Pastor Matt continues us on the journey through 1 Samuel and the big story of the Bible. Through this morning’s text, he shows us that those who honor God, will be honored. Pastor Matt preaching on 1 Samuel 2:11-36 Due to technical difficulties during our morning worship, the audio for this message is unavailable. Full…
Read MoreHannah’s Prayer 1 September 2013
A decade ago, Pastor Matt revealed a goal to give us a gift of a better understanding of what he called ‘The Big Story of the Bible.” On Sunday we began the next installment of this gift: 1 Samuel. Pastor Matt shares with us that God wants our hearts! He urges us to give our…
Read MoreWhat You Hold In Your Hand – 25 August 2013
Do you have a Bible? Can you easily read it? You are privileged and blessed to hold in your hand, a copy of holy Scriptures in a language that you can read! As we prepare to head ‘Back 2 School’, Pastor Matt reminds us how fortunate we are to have unlimited access to God’s Holy…
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