Part 3 of the series on the book of Joel. To listen to the Audio recording of the message, listen on the Podcast Player or follow us on Spotify. Intro Funny thing last week. It was mother's day and while some preachers across the U.S. were no doubt using the acrostic of M-O-M or M-O-T-H-E-R … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of the Day of the Lord
Yo Mama! (is compassionate)
Part of the "Eyes of Christ" series on compassion. This message was originally presented on May 12, 2024 - Mother's Day. Podcast Today is a special day called Mother’s Day. I’ve learned over the years of how these non-religious based celebrations began. Part of Mother’s Day was for the adult children to actually come back … Continue reading Yo Mama! (is compassionate)
Open, Closed, and Locked Doors
Exploring the (potentially) biblical application of the phrase "When God closes a door..." Listen to the Audio Record of this message by Clicking Here. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, to be fair, that is something that Christians celebrate every week and everyday. Without the Resurrection, we would not have the … Continue reading Open, Closed, and Locked Doors
Under Pressure
Father Knows Best. The writer of Proverbs 4 gives instructions to his sons. We can find out what we are truly made of, or rather what we've absorbed when we are put under pressure.
Take Humility
Dad Advice Did you ever receive any advice from your dad? Sure, the occasional advice today is usually seasoned with a good “dad joke” or two. “Don’t take any wooden nickels..” Maybe your dad gave different advice. “Get an education!” “Don’t quit or give up on something.” Perhaps even, “Read and meditate on God’s word … Continue reading Take Humility
Tool Time (Isaiah 10)
The bible has many exciting things, fanciful things even. Hands appearing out of nowhere in the book of Daniel and writing words on a wall. Donkeys rebuking their owner for hitting them. People tossed into fire and not burning up. But today’s message is about tools that talk back. That’s right! Have you ever been working with a tool and it malfunctions? Hammer slips and smashes your thumb! What a mean hammer! Or the powered screwdriver strips a screw and now you have to leave the screw there or cut it off? I don’t know about you, but I do have a propensity for not talking so nice to my tools when they act up. Today we will be looking at a tools that God used in the bible. Also what happened when that tool talked back.
31 days of blogging
Blog post By Pastor Matt Have you ever tried blogging once a day for a month? I did it last year around this time and this summer I planned out to do it in the month of July. 31 days works really well with brief commentary/devotional based on Proverbs. With a busy life: full time … Continue reading 31 days of blogging
Proverbs 31 – Portfolio
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”Proverbs 31:20 NIV Noble character. What qualifications would you have for someone to have Noble Character? Among many action based verses in Proverbs 31, verse 20 sticks out. In the midst of her success as a business woman, a provider for her … Continue reading Proverbs 31 – Portfolio
Proverbs 30 – Research and Discrepancies
The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[a] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.[b]Proverbs 30:1 ESV The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance.This man’s utterance to Ithiel:“I am weary, God, but I can prevail.[a]Proverbs 30:1 NIV The words of Agur the son … Continue reading Proverbs 30 – Research and Discrepancies
Proverbs 28 – Cloudy with a chance…
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.”Proverbs 28:19 NIV Have you ever seen the movie, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?" It's about a young inventor who tries to use science to make it rain food. It sounds silly and of course … Continue reading Proverbs 28 – Cloudy with a chance…
