Category: HPBC Pastors

A Theology of Sleep

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Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Psalm 3

David’s life is in complete chaos all around him; he is at one of the lowest points in his life. He is being pursued by thousands to be killed at the command of his very own son Absalom. What’s more? They even believe that they are on God’s side. So how is it that David can respond so confidently that he would sleep so soundly under such circumstances?

Add. Ref.: 2 Samuel 7 & 14

Deadly Blights

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

The day after Jesus’ triumphal entry, he now enters into the city of Jerusalem. Perhaps the Jews believed as the Messiah He would overthrow the Roman garrison, but undoubtedly to their surprise, He overthrows their temple and confronts their hypocritical worship.

Add. Ref.: 2 Timothy 3:4-5; Isaiah 5:1-7

Why We Baptize (Part 2)

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Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

On this special Baptism Sunday, Pastor Matt Tarr talks about just how significant baptism is in the life of the believer. Not only is it commanded by our Lord and therefore a matter of obedience, but it is also an important illustration of the Lord’s work in the Christian’s life.

Why We Baptize (Part 1)

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

On this special Baptism Sunday, Pastor Matt Tarr talks about just how significant baptism is in the life of the believer. Not only is it commanded by our Lord and therefore a matter of obedience, but it is also an important illustration of the Lord’s work in the Christian’s life.

Worship the King

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Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Psalm 2

This Psalm manifests the greatness of God in a way nowhere else seen in the entire Bible. It presents the foolish rebellious hearts of men, but all the summation of their rebellion against God invokes from Him a peculiar response: He laughs, and then commands that all should repent and bow to the true King.

The Sincere Submission of the Savior

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

After 10 chapters of growing anticipation, in chapter 11, Jesus and His disciples finally arrive for the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. However, the true meaning of the event is shrouded in tradition. What this text really reveals, is the sincere submission of the Savior, and the false submission of the crowds.

Add. Ref.: Dan. 9:24-25; John 12:9-12; Zech. 9:9; Phil. 2:5-11; Rev. 19:1-13; Luke 19:41-44

The Last Healing

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Over the last several weeks, Jesus has been instructing His disciples as to the true nature of discipleship as the day of His crucifixion draws near. Even so, they still struggle with the concept of humility and servanthood, and are even stunned to hear of the impossibility for such a righteous, rich young ruler to enter the Kingdom of God. If he can’t, who can? Undoubtedly they were even more surprised to discover that Bartimaeus could.

Add. Ref.: Joshua 6:1-2; 6:26; John 20:15-16; Ephesians 4:17-19

How to Be Great (Part 2)

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Aspiration to be great in the Kingdom of God isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it might even be a righteous aspiration. However, the approach is unconventional, and requires a deep humility that drives out any aspiration for the purpose of self-advancement.

Add. Ref.: Mark 11:15-18

How to Be Great (Part 1)

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

It must have come as a surprise to Jesus and the rest of the disciples when James and John approach Him about sitting in the highest positions of honor on His throne, just after He offered another disconcerting excursus on His suffering and death. Jesus doesn’t deny that such positions exist, but they come at a great price.

Add. Ref.: Acts 12:1-2

An Expected Unexpected Entry

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

In this account, Jesus again tells of His upcoming death, burial, and resurrection. Here He gives even further and possibly surprising detail, but it is not so much Jesus’ message that strikes fear into the heart of His followers, but His resolve.

Add. Ref.: Psalm 22:6-8; Matthew 27:39-43; Isaiah 50:5-6; 50:4, 7, 10-11