Back to Basics: The Holy Trinity

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

The Trinitarian God-head is the foundational doctrine of the Christian faith. It is this singular God, expressed in three Persons that we worship. Any other God is not the God of the revealed Word.

The Enduring Church: Committed to the Body

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

In this third message in The Enduring Church series, Pastor Matt discusses the importance of the church’s commitment to itself to build one another up and do the work of the ministry.

The Enduring Church: United in Purpose

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, 14-18

Even the church that is theologically sound and zealous for Christ isn’t in danger of the enemy’s attack, but where should such a church be especially on guard? In Philippians 2, Paul instructs on the importance of unity in the church and the danger of dividing over disputable matters.

Add. Ref.: John 17:17, 22-23, 25-16; Joshua 22:5-6, 10-12, 16, 22-27, 30-31

Back to Basics: The Sovereignty of God

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

The sovereignty of God is one of the most comforting and freeing aspects of God’s character, but it also happens to be the character many people struggle with the most. It is not because God’s sovereignty isn’t clearly taught however. Rather, the fact that most have no problem accepting God’s absolute sovereignty over creation, but only as it relates to salvation, ultimately reveals that the real struggle is with our fleshly desire for independence.

The Enduring Church: Anxious for Nothing

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Every year in America, more than 4,000 churches close their door. Nine out of ten pastors will quite. Such statistics, and many more prove the instability of the church today. However, the church’s stability has little to do the economy, finances, or building locations, but the theological convictions of the people of God. In this message, Matt Tarr shows why anxiety and fear is antithetical to a church that lasts.

Add. Ref.: Genesis 49:3-4

Why the Resurrection Matters

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Easter Sunday 2016

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Is it possible to believe in the life of Christ while denying His resurrection without consequences? Can we really believe Jesus simply gave us a moral code to live by as He stood against the hypocrisy of His day? Or, can we affirm the Resurrection while adhering to a philosophical system that denies the essence of our faith? Paul argues adamantly no, and provides us with four serious consequences for denying the Resurrection.

Add. Ref.: Hebrews 11:4-13, 35-40; 1 Corinthians 15:20

How an Unpayable Debt is Paid

Pastor Matt Tarr

Good Friday Service

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

When George Whitefield’s brother came to salvation, he declared, “What precious Scripture! And how is it that it comes with such force to me? I bless God for that, then He will save me. I trust my soul in His hands; He has forgiven me.” How is it that such a man could obtain forgiveness? How can any man be reconciled to God with our debt is infinitely unpayable because of our sin? Paul gives the answer: only if God pays our debt.

Why the Triumphal Entry is Triumphant

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Palm Sunday 2016

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

After fourteen chapters correcting the conduct of the believers in Corinth, Paul then writes to correct a serious doctrinal error for the first time in his letter. The church in Corinth was beginning to compromise its study in the Word of God because of the influence of worldly philosophy. However, Paul gives three facts concerning the Gospel truth that prove why Jesus’ Triumphal Entry is triumphant.

Add. Ref.: Isaiah 53:10

The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes

HPBC Elder: Greg Lynch – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

This sermon traces the themes of enjoying God-given gifts and using fully life’s opportunities through an examination of the contexts of three summary statements in Ecclesiastes (2:24; 3:12-13; 9:9). Those who attempt to understand “life” from a humanistic and rationalistic world-and-life view find only meaninglessness. Only those who both recognize and submit to God as the Sovereign Lord and the highest value discover eternal meaning and purpose in their lives.

The Gravity of True Discipleship

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

In this account, Jesus gives some of the most serious charges found on the pages of Scripture to His disciples that every believer in Christ should consider. The first charge is to take great care not to lead another believer to stumble in the faith, while the second, is to deal radically with sin in one’s own life.