Dealing with Dangerous Teachers (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

As Paul begins the main body of his letter, he addresses the matter of foremost concern to Timothy: dealing with false teachers in the church. In so doing, he outlines a critical aspect of pastoral ministry.

Add. Ref.: Jude 1:3-4; Romans 16:17-18; 2 John 1:8-11

Spiritual Wisdom & Biblical Incompetence (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6-16

If God’s method for church growth is incompatible with the entrepreneurial wisdom of the world, what is the philosophy of ministry the church should subscribe to? In short, it is a philosophy that looks foolish to the world, just as the Gospel we preach.

A Letter for a Difficult Task (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

As Paul begins his letter to his son in the faith, Timothy, he knows the challenges and difficulties Timothy will need to endure. For that reason, Paul encourages Timothy by reminding him of his apostolic commission by the command of God.

Add. Ref.: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

How to Share the Gospel

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-5

We often hear, “While we cannot change our message, we should change our method in order to remain relevant.” But is that really biblical? Or does God provide instruction for our message and our method?

Add. Ref.: Acts 18:1-5

A Letter for a Difficult Task (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-4

As Paul begins his letter to his son in the faith, Timothy, he knows the challenges and difficulties Timothy will need to endure. For that reason, Paul encourages Timothy by reminding him of his apostolic commission by the command of God.

Add. Ref.: Galatians 1:13-17

A Witness to the Veracity of Scripture

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

When our English Bible concludes the Gospel of Mark with an ending that was not original to the inspired text, how can we be sure the rest of our Bible is reliable? In this message, Pastor Matt explains how this uninspired addition bears witness to the truthfulness of Scripture.

The Resurrection of the Suffering Servant

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Easter Sunday 2017

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

In an abrupt and unexpected ending to Mark’s Gospel, Mark’s audience would be left only to remember the call to be faithful in light of the reality of His resurrection.

The Burial of a Righteous Man

Pastor Matt Tarr

Good Friday 2017

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul identifies three fundamental elements to the message of His gospel: Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. But what is it about Jesus’ burial that makes it important to redemption? Mark 15:42-47 explains just why Jesus’ death was so important.

The Victorious Death

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

As Jesus spent His final three hours on the cross, darkness descended over the earth as God’s judgment fell on the righteous Son of God. Thus, His atoning work was done.

Add. Ref.: Psalm 22; Luke 23:48; Acts 2:7-8; 2:36-38; 7:51