A Mighty Fortress

Pastor Darren Wiebe – AM Sermon

Scripture: Psalm 46

When we are faced with trials, no matter how trivial, we must remember that the Lord is a solid rock and a place of refuge for those who turn to Him. Knowing then, that God will not allow us to be moved, what do we have to fear?

One Rule to Rule Them All (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

In this final question brought to Jesus by a scribe, He answers a long debated question among the rabbis. ‘Which commandment is the greatest commandment?’ Surprisingly, when Jesus gives His answer, even his interrogator has to agree.

The Centrality of the Preached Word

Jim Zieger – AM Sermon

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

The preaching of the Word of God is the ultimate form of worship in the Church, and therefore it should be the center point of every ministry. From reading the book of Nehemiah, we can apply five qualities of preaching the Word that is desperately needed in churches today, where the vitality of preaching is often overlooked.

Ask a Bad Question…

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

The Sadducees are a small sect of the elite priestly class in Judaism, and masterfully confront Jesus with a question that will determinatively undo Him… that is, if their presuppositions concerning the Scriptures are true.

Blank Checks to Hypocrites (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

“A common enemy makes strange bed-fellows,” and when the Pharisees and Herodians conjure up a scheme to trap Jesus in an impossible dilemma, Jesus stuns the crowds by exposing their evil hypocrisy.”

Add. Ref.: Deuteronomy 17:14-15

When the Word is Your Delight (Part 2)

Pastor Mat Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Psalm 1

In the opening Psalm of the Psalter, the psalmist contrasts how significantly different the way of the righteous is from the way of the wicked. In fact, it is so significantly different that the righteous cannot even entertain the counsel of the unregenerate, but instead takes his counsel from the Word of God.

Add. Ref.: Psalm 42:2-11

Blank Checks to Hypocrites (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

“A common enemy makes strange bed-fellows,” and when the Pharisees and Herodians conjure up a scheme to trap Jesus in an impossible dilemma, Jesus stuns the crowds by exposing their evil hypocrisy.

Add. Ref.: Daniel 6:6-9; Matthew 23:13-36

A Parable They Understood (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

While Jesus’ parables were deliberately spoken to obscure His message from those who had rejected the truth, this parable is understood by His enemies because they know the parable is about them, exposing their brazenly murderous hearts.

Add. Ref.: Isaiah 6:1-3

A Parable They Understood (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

While Jesus’ parables were deliberately spoken to obscure His message from those who had rejected the truth, this parable is understood by His enemies because they know the parable is about them, exposing their brazenly murderous hearts.

Add. Ref.: Mark 4:12; Isaiah 5:1-7

When the Word is Your Delight (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Psalm 1

In the opening Psalm of the Psalter, the psalmist contrasts how significantly different the way of the righteous is from the way of the wicked. In fact, it is so significantly different that the righteous cannot even entertain the counsel of the unregenerate, but instead takes his counsel from the Word of God.