An Anchor for the Soul :: May 24, 2026
The point of this passage is to greatly encourage the Christians who read it. Our graduating seniors need strong encouragement, as do we all, and this passage has it by the truck full. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 6:13-20…
We Speak Like This :: May 17, 2026
Don’t miss the point of this passage. It is one of the most difficult in the New Testament to interpret and harmonize with the rest of our theology. It’s very heavy and scary. The author of Hebrews paints a very…
On To Maturity :: May 10, 2026
Nobody likes to be scolded, but sometimes a scolding is exactly what we need to get our attention and to keep us from going off the rails. All good mothers know that, and so does the author of Hebrews. Pastor…
The Source of Eternal Salvation :: May 3, 2026
The wages of sin is death, and there is nothing we can do to rescue us. Someone Else has to deliver us. And Someone Else did! Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 5:1-10 Full Manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog.…
Listening and Doing :: April 26,2026
The Bible tells us many things to do, but many Christians listen to the Word but do not apply it into their lives. Is the Word becoming a permanent and inseparable part of our lives? Is it becoming a commanding…
Great High Priest :: April 19, 2026
Who is the great high priest of the Book of Hebrews? “Jesus the Son of God!” Jesus is our great high priest for the people of God. Which sounds wonderful, but what does it mean? Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on…
After the high point of the judges in chapter 5 last week, we now encounter Gideon, a much more hesitant and flawed leader. Should we test God with fleeces of faith? Do we need an army to defend us when…
Listen as Pastor Matt introduces us to 4 of the best judges we’ll encounter. When God tells us to run to the battle, do we wholeheartedly obey, like Shamgar and Deborah? Or hesitate, like Barak? Pastor Matt Mitchell, preaching on…
This week, Pastor Matt takes a brief aside from our series on Judges to talk about Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego. They defy the command from the king to serve another god because of their faith and knowledge of who the…
Continuing the series, “Downward Spiral: The Message of Judges,” Pastor Matt teaches about Ehud, the left-handed judge. Whether his left-handedness was considered a physical handicap or was an intentional misdirection, God uses it to save his people from yet another…
Pastor Matt Mitchell Judges 2:6-3:11 Sermon #2 in the series, “Downward Spiral: The Book of Judges” Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. > Click on the link below to download the audio file: Israel's Downward Spiral – 3 June,…
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- “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus” - 2026 West Branch Baccalaureate May 26, 2026
- “An Anchor for the Soul” [Matt's Messages] May 24, 2026
- “We Speak Like This” [Matt's Messages] May 17, 2026