I am the vine || John 15:1-12
John 15:1-12
Ps Matt continues on from last week’s message in John where Jesus describes himself as the bread that satisfies - food that endures.
Matt unpacks John 15 where it illustrates Jesus being the vine - Jesus is the bread of life that satisfies because he is the vine - life flows out of him!
Advent 2021 || Prepare (Isa. 42:1-4)
Advent 2021 Prepare (Isa. 42:1-4)
Who is this coming Messiah and what will he be like?
Isaiah 42:1-4 tells us:
1 - He will not cry aloud.
2 - A bruised reed he will not break
3 - A smoldering wick he will not quench.
Romans 2021 || #20 No Condemnation || Romans 8:1
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus.
The Parable of the Weeds || Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
Ps Matt goes through the Parable of the Weeds, a parable about those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who are not. The difference between the visible church and the invisible church, which is difficult to discern.
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
The Parable of the Sower || Matthew 13:1-9 & 18-23
Ps Matt goes through the Parable of the Sower, a parable that exists to give us understanding rather than application.
Different people will respond differently to the Word of God. As Christians our job is to spread the Word - the Sower sows the seed. God will take care of the rest!
Romans 2021 || #17 Who Do You Serve?
Romans 6:15-23
You're either a slave to sin or a slave to God in righteousness. Only one truly fulfills!
Romans 2021 || #14 In Adam or In Christ Pt.2
Romans 5:15-21
Ps Matt further unpacks Romans 5 making five comparisons between life in Adam and life in Christ
Romans 2021 || #13 - In Adam or In Christ
Romans 2021 || #13 - In Adam or In Christ (Romans 5:12-14)
Romans 2021 || #11 - Jewels of Faith Part 1
Romans 5:1-11
Saved By Faith: What Next?
This passage talks about the jewels we obtain as a result of being justified by faith.
Romans 2021 || #10 - Saved By Faith
Romans 4:13-25
All Have Sinned. It is by our Faith in Christ that saves us, not our works, our heritage or our worthiness.
Pastor Matt explores the three truths to understanding faith: Salvation by Faith is Certain, Salvation by Faith is for All People and Salvation by Faith is for You.
Romans 2021 || #6 - Convenient Excuses
Romans 1-2
Pastor Matt reviews the Romans series to take us through the story so far. That we all of humankind is sinful and we each have our own convenient excuses.
The gentiles plead ignorance and the Jews plead ownership
We find that it has to grace, there is no other way.