Category: Topical Sermon

Back to Basics: Sola Scriptura and the Inspired Word

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Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

When the Reformation occurred, one of the fundamental issues surrounding the Protestant movement was the battle between Scripture and church tradition. The Reformers had a battle cry during this time: “Sola Scriptura” (Scripture Alone). And so, when considering the fundamental tenants and beliefs of the Christian faith, we start at the most crucial doctrine: The inspired, authoritative Word of God.

God’s Plan for Law Enforcement

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Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday

The Lord has a practical plan for restraining evil in the world. The governing authorities which are established by God are an integral part of this plan, with the men and women of law enforcement having a divinely ordained role to play. With this in mind, we look at the Scriptures to see what is commanded of Christian in relation to law enforcement as we honor them and the sacrifices they make in this law enforcement-centered sermon.

Roman Catholicism: Confusion in the Ranks

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Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

Recent surveys have shown that the majority of evangelical Christians, including pastors, believe that the Roman Catholic Church is simply another denomination of Christianity, with many even professing that the Pope is a born-again Christian. But what does the Roman Catholic Church really believe, and do those beliefs coincide with God’s authoritative Word? What is the history of Roman Catholicism when compared to biblical, evangelical, protestant Christianity? And how do the current Pope’s Jesuit roots factor into all of this? Let there be no further confusion on our part as we closely examine the answers to these questions.

America: A Religion of Lies (Part 2)

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Pastor Matt Tarr

– Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

– In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of same sex marriage, many Christians might be asking what God has to say about the current situation in our country. We can look no further than Romans 1 to find the answer, as we come to understand that judgement is, in fact, not coming to America, but rather it has already come. The verdict has already been rendered by God and this most recent case is only evidence of that. With that in mind, we begin to examine three imperatives: 1) Our nation’s relationship to God, 2) The nature of society’s perversion, and 3) The Church’s response.

– Add. Ref.: Rom. 1:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:9-13; Ezekiel 37:1-6

NOTE: The listener is encouraged to listen to this message together with the preceding message (Part 1) for proper context.

America: A Religion of Lies (Part 1)

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Pastor Matt Tarr

– Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

– In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of same sex marriage, many Christians might be asking what God has to say about the current situation in our country. We can look no further than Romans 1 to find the answer, as we come to understand that judgement is, in fact, not coming to America, but rather it has already come. The verdict has already been rendered by God and this most recent case is only evidence of that. With that in mind, we begin to examine three imperatives: 1) Our nation’s relationship to God, 2) The nature of society’s perversion, and 3) The Church’s response.

– Add. Ref.: 1 Cor. 6:9-11

NOTE: The listener is encouraged to listen to this message together with the following message (Part 2) for proper context.

Reversing the Decline

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HPBC Elder: Greg Lynch

– Scripture: Selected Scriptures

– There’s no arguing that our nation is in a state of spiritual decline. However, with whom does the burden of blame lie? Is the government to blame, or does the nation’s decent into spiritual vapidness a result of the ever decreasing biblical behavior of the American “church”? It is the true church’s job to remain faithful in the face of such trends, and spiritual stands must then be made at the individual, church-wide, and societal levels.

God’s Providence: For His Name’s Sake

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HPBC Elder: Paul Davies

– Scripture: Selected Scriptures

– No matter what the circumstances in one’s life, the Christian can rest assured that God is completely in control of all things at all times. Nothing happens outside of what he has ordained. This divine providence is present all throughout Scripture where the Lord’s will is perfectly executed, even during what appears on the surface to be inopportune circumstances.

Gifts of the Father

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Pastor Greg Lynch – A topical sermon

– The Father has bestowed upon us many gifts both through Himself and through the work of Christ. Most of these gifts are received with thankfulness, but some are often overlooked. Still, all are undeniably important and should be accepted with the utmost gratitude.

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Are You Resting or Wrestling?

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Pastor Greg Lynch – A topical sermon

– There are two views of religion in the world. One tells you that you need to work as hard as you possibly can to try and earn favor from God. The other tells you that you can’t earn God’s favor, but also that He has already done the work for you, and all you need to do is rest at His feet. Which spectrum do you fall under?

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