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The Gospel Of Matthew

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 28 on how the resurrection of Jesus Christ surprises us, saves us, and sends us out to live renewed lives of compassion, hope, and freedom.

The King’s Passion

April 14, 2014 | Matthew 27:11-66

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 27:11-66 on the forgiveness of sin, access to God, and new life of love that Christ offers us through His cross.

Life on Trial

April 7, 2014 | Matthew 26:47-27:10

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 26:47-27:10 on how Jesus extends mercy to us in our worst moments.

A Beautiful Thing

March 31, 2014 | Matthew 26:1-46

Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 26:1-46 on the beauty of fully-surrendered worship and devotion to Christ in light of His sacrificial love for us.

What Matters Now

March 24, 2014 | Matthew 24:45-25:46

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 24:45-25:46 on the importance of faithfulness, stewardship, and compassionate service in following Jesus.

The Beginning of the End

March 18, 2014 | Matthew 24:1-44

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 24:1-44 on the importance of Christ’s second coming and how we can live in light of it.

Bad Religion

March 11, 2014 | Matthew 23:1-39

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 23:1-39 on the dangers of false religion and the freedom found in receiving God’s mercy.

More Than You Think

March 3, 2014 | Matthew 22:15-46

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 22:15-46 on Jesus’ challenging responses to questions about culture, eternity, morality, and His own identity.

The Surprising Kingdom

February 24, 2014 | Matthew 21:3-22:14

How does grace challenge and change us? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 21:23-22:14 on how God’s shocking and costly grace enables us to live holy and grateful lives.

The Great Undoing

February 10, 2014 | Matthew 21:1-22

Jesus is the humble King who came to set things right in our chaotic world. Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 21:1-22 on how God calls us to respond to Him with sincere worship.

The Healing of Ambition

February 3, 2014 | Matthew 20:17-34

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 20:17-34 on how Christ’s sacrificial love leads us to live for God’s glory and the good of others.

A Thief Called Comparison

January 26, 2014 | Matthew 20:1-16

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 20:1-16 on how the grace of God frees us from envy and fills our hearts with gratitude.

When Jesus Gets Personal

January 19, 2014 | Matthew 19:16-30

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 19:16-30 on the way Jesus addresses our personal idols and calls us to embrace Him and His grace with an undivided heart.

Jesus on Family

January 13, 2014 | Matthew 19:1-15

Pastor Jeremy Treat teaches from Matthew 19:1-15 on God’s design for marriage, the value of singleness, the blessing of children, as well as how to view divorce and remarriage.

Something Between Us

December 15, 2013 | Matthew 18:15-35

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 18:15-35 on how to radically love each other even when we sin against each other.

The Greatest

December 8, 2013 | Matthew 18

How does humility relate to true greatness? Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 18 on the necessity of a repentant and dependent heart before Jesus.

The Vision of Glory

December 1, 2013 | Matthew 17

Christ’s mission can only be understood in light of His glory and suffering. Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 17 on how Christians are to listen to Jesus, lean on Jesus, and love like Jesus.

Counterintuitive

November 24, 2013 | Matthew 16:21-28

There is no Christianity without the cross. Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 16:21-28 on the place of suffering in the Christian life and the importance on relying on Jesus’ power and promises.

The Power of Christian Identity

November 17, 2013 | Matthew 16:13-20

Who do we say Jesus is? Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 16:13-20 on how our understanding of Jesus’ identity affects our understanding of ourselves and the church.

A Sign From Heaven

November 10, 2013 | Matthew 15:29-16:12

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 15:29-16:12 on the all-satisfying love of God.

The Heart of Hypocrisy

November 3, 2013 | Matthew 15:1-28

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches on the importance of honest faith and reliance on Scripture in avoiding hypocrisy.

The Fear

October 7, 2013 | Matthew 14:22-36

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 14:22-36 on the faith that God gives us as we look to Him.

The Fame

September 29, 2013 | Matthew 13:53 - 14:21

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 13:53-14:21 on the power, holiness, and compassion of God’s kingdom.

The Storytelling Christ: What We Seek

September 22, 2013 | Matthew 13:44-52

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 13:44-52 on receiving the gospel with joy and joyfully sharing this treasure with others.

The Storytelling Christ: What We Expect

September 16, 2013 | Matthew 13:24-43

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 13:24-43 on how the stories of Jesus invite us into the great biblical story of redemption.

The Storytelling Christ: How We Hear

September 9, 2013 | Matthew 13:1-23

Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches from Matthew 13:1-23 on the ways in which all people either receive or reject the good news of Jesus’ coming.

The Family of Jesus

August 19, 2013 | Matthew 12:46-50

The church is more than a gathering of Christians – it’s actually a family. Adam Smith preaches from Matthew 12:46-50, in which Jesus refers to those who do God’s will as members of His family.

The Sign of Jesus

August 12, 2013 | Matthew 12:38-45

The appropriate response to the presence and power of God is repentance and faith. Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 12:38-45 on the state of our hearts in relation to Christ.

The Judicial Jesus

August 4, 2013 | Matthew 12:22-37

What has Jesus saved us from and what purpose does He save us for? Pastor Jeremy Treat teaches from Matthew 12:22-37 on how Jesus rescues us from the power of Satan and brings us into a new life of bearing fruit by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Servant Jesus

July 28, 2013 | Matthew 12:15-21

What does it mean that Christ came to serve? Pastor Chris Lazo teaches from Matthew 12:15-21 on how Jesus fulfilled His Messianic role by gently and humbly serving those around Him.

The Controversial Jesus

July 23, 2013 | Matthew 12:1-14

How does Christ’s compassionate call to rest stand in opposition to human legalism? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 12:1-14 on Jesus’ response to religious legalists who were offended by His compassion for others.

The Present Jesus

July 14, 2013 | Matthew 11:20-30

Jesus promises rest to those who turn to Him. How do we partake of that rest and what does it look like in our lives? Pastor Al Abdulla preaches from Matthew 11:20-30 on the wonderful rest that only Jesus can give.

The Promised Jesus

July 7, 2013 | Matthew 11:1-19

How should a Christian approach God when it comes to doubt and unmet expectations? Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 11:1-19 on how we can handle doubts and expectations in a way that actually draws us closer to Jesus.

Cost and Reward

June 30, 2013 | Matthew 10:34-42

Jesus came to bring peace, but at the same time, our allegiance to Him will inevitably cause conflict with the ways of the world. Pastor Lorenzo Smith preaches from Matthew 10:34-42 on both the real cost and great reward of being a disciple of Jesus.

Trouble and Trust

June 23, 2013 | Matthew 10:16-33

We have been created and commissioned to share the good news of Jesus with others. Pastor Dave Lomas preaches from Matthew 10:16-33 on the mission that Jesus sends us on and why we need not be afraid.

A Mission for Peace

June 16, 2013 | Matthew 10:1-15

Mission is about intimacy with Jesus that overflows into the lives of those around us. Adam Smith preaches from Matthew 10:1-15, in which Jesus sends His disciples out on mission to preach the gospel and perform miracles.

Miracles and Society

June 9, 2013 | Matthew 9:18-38

Jesus’ miracles radically impacted those around Him, and they challenge and change us today as well. Pastor Casey Fritz preaches from Matthew 9:18-38 on what it means to respond in faith to the work of Jesus in our lives.

Miracles and Controversy

June 2, 2013 | Matthew 9:1-17

There are two ways to reject Jesus: through self-indulgent rebellion or self-righteous religiosity. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 9:1-17, in which we see Jesus confronting false religion as He brings healing and grace to those around Him.

Miracles and Chaos

May 19, 2013 | Matthew 8:18-34

In Matthew 8:18-34, we see Jesus miraculously demonstrating His power over the very things that fill us with fear. Pastor Tim Chaddick preaches on how Jesus conquers our fears and enables us to boldly trust Him amid the storms of life.

Miracles and Outsiders

May 12, 2013 | Matthew 8:1-17

The miracles of Jesus show us His authority, His power, and His compassion. In Matthew 8:1-17, we see how Jesus miraculously healed people considered social outsiders. Pastor Tim Chaddick explains that Jesus didn’t come just to heal our spiritual brokenness, but to bring physical and relational healing as well.

A Call to Choose

Apr 21, 2013 | Matthew 7:13-29

The course of your life is determined by what you believe to be the source of your life. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 7:13-29, in which Jesus speaks about what it means to put your ultimate trust in Him.

Right Relationships

Apr 7, 2013 | Matthew 7:1-12

Does Jesus’s command to “Judge not, that you be not judged” mean that we should avoid making moral judgments altogether? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 7:1-12 and explains how God calls us to be full of grace and truth.

What Matters Most

Mar 17, 2013 | Matthew 6:19-34

What we value most in life directly affects the state of our hearts. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 6:19-34, in which Jesus urges His hearers to treasure the eternal over the temporal.

Prayer

Mar 10, 2013 | Matthew 6:9-15

How should Christians pray? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 6:9-15, in which Jesus models the profound connection His followers are to have with God the Father.

When Jesus Criticizes Religion

Mar 3, 2013 | Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18

Are spiritual disciplines meant to be burdensome practices that we use to boost our status with God? Absolutely not! Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 6:1-8 and 16-18, in which Jesus shows us how to rightly view spiritual disciplines.

Love Beyond the Limits

Feb 24, 2013 | Matthew 5:38-48

Love is most powerful when it is shown in the most difficult places toward the most difficult people. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:38-48, in which Jesus explains how we are to overcome evil with good.

Sex, Commitment, and Hope

Feb 10, 2013 | Matthew 5:27-37

What does sex signify? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:27-37, in which Jesus warns of the damage that consumeristic sexuality has on our relationships with people and with God.

Anger

Feb 3, 2013 | Matthew 5:21-26

How does Jesus heal our anger? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:21-26, in which Jesus gets to the heart of unrighteous anger.

Jesus and the Law

Jan 27, 2013 | Matthew 5:17-20

Is true freedom the absence of boundaries? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:17-20, in which Jesus speaks of the great significance of the Old Testament Law and points to our need for God’s grace.

Redefining Our Work

Dec 9, 2012 | Matthew 5:16

Is work a necessary evil or an opportunity to glorify God? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:16, wherein Jesus ordains our work with a transcendent purpose.

A City Within a City

Dec 2, 2012 | Matthew 5:14-15

What does it mean for the Church to be a city within a city? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:14-15, in which Jesus urges His followers to be deeply and passionately engaged with their community.

Light

Nov 25, 2012 | Matthew 5:14-15

We are more influenced and influential than we think. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:14-15, wherein Jesus identifies His followers as the light of the world.

Salt

Nov 18, 2012 | Matthew 5:13

How does the world view the Church? What does Jesus say about the Church’s identity? Pastor Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 5:13, in which Jesus describes how Christians are called to powerfully influence those around them for good.

Peace-Making in a Peace-Breaking World

Nov 11, 2012 | Matthew 5:9-12

We all want peace with those around us, but often disagree on how to attain it. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:9-12 and explains how genuine, Gospel-centered peace is pursued.

Our Interior Lives

Nov 4, 2012 | Matthew 5:8

To varying degrees, everyone is prone to living a double life. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:8 and explains what it means for God to be our ultimate treasure from the inside out.

A Merciful Life

Oct 28, 2012 | Matthew 5:7

Does being merciful require you to be a “doormat” or pretend that a wrong never happened? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:7 and explains how to move mercy from theory into practice.

An Appetite For Construction

Oct 21, 2012 | Matthew 5:6

Is righteousness the same as prudishness? Pastor Chris Lazo teaches from Matthew 5:6 and explains what biblical righteousness is and why we should hunger for it.

Understanding Meekness

Oct 14, 2012 | Matthew 5:5

How is meekness a virtue? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:5, which characterizes the meek as powerful and fearless.

The Meaning of Mourning

Oct 8, 2012 | Matthew 5:4

Is there any good to be found in mourning? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:4 and explains how to mourn in light of the Gospel.

Hope For The Spiritually Broke

October 1, 2012 | Matthew 5:3

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 5:3 and explains why Jesus said that the poor in spirit are blessed.

Living The Dream

September 23, 2012 | Matthew 5:1-2

What is the “good life?” Pastor Tim Chaddick introduces the Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5:1-2.

The Authentic Jesus

August 6, 2012 | Matthew 4:23-25

Why do people – both religious and irreligious – attempt to domesticate Jesus? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:23-25, which gives a snapshot of a pervasive, powerful, and compassionate Jesus.

Out of the Ordinary

August 12, 2012 | Matthew 4:18-22

Being influential is arguably one of our greatest desires. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:18-22, wherein Jesus calls fishermen to be His disciples.

The Strategy of Heaven

August 7, 2012 | Matthew 4:12-17

What does it mean to live in light of the Kingdom of Heaven? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:12-17, which reveals the radical way Jesus began His ministry.

The Lying Success

July 30, 2012 | Matthew 4:8-11

What is your definition of success in life? Where did that idea come from? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:8-11, wherein Satan offers to help Jesus succeed.

Religious Temptations

July 10, 2012 | Matthew 4:5-7

How can we detect evil when it comes wrapped in a religious package? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:5-7, in which Jesus is tempted by the Devil to sin disguised as spiritual power.

Voices in Temptation

July 1, 2012 | Matthew 4:1-4

Temptation entails much more than just a desire to do bad things. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 4:1-4, in which Jesus is tempted by the devil to perform a miracle independent of His Father.

The Divine Dance

June 25, 2012 | Matthew 3:13-17

Love and acceptance are what humans long for most in this world. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 3:13-17, wherein Jesus is divinely inaugurated to serve humanity.

The Good Crisis

June 18, 2012 | Matthew 3:1-15

Repentance is one of the most misunderstood biblical terms in our culture. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 3:1-15, in which the need for and source of change are identified.

A Game Of Thrones

June 11, 2012 | Matthew 2

What has the most authority and influence in your life? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 2, in which various authorities are challenged by the arrival of Jesus.

The Great Condescension

June 4, 2012 | Matthew 1:21-25

What makes the incarnation so significant? Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 1:21-25, wherein Jesus begins a life of laying aside His power in order to serve.

The List

May 21, 2012 | Matthew 1:2-21

We care more about lists than we’re willing to admit. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 1:2-21, in which the shocking and controversial lineage of Jesus is unabashedly put forth.

The Story of Jesus

May 14, 2012 | Matthew 1:1

Every story represents a view of the world. Pastor Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 1:1 and explains how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment to this world’s story.