https://www.vcczillah.comenChristianityCopyright Matt Bowerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93a8db5f26cd4c3402a1d428a77cb83b.jpghttps://www.vcczillah.comThu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:05 +0000Matt BowerMatt Bowermmbower@hotmail.comThese are sermons delivered weekly from Valley Covenant Community. We hope you enjoy these podcasts as we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and study His word for practical application.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-15-1-13-the-power-of-studying-the-bible-7-19-26--73127552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73127552Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:03 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study the power that the word of God has on a person's life.  Jesus uses His word, both Old and New Testaments in order to affect change in the life of the believer.  2563bible,change,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-14-1-23-the-unity-of-the-weak-and-the-strong-7-12-26--72944562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72944562Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:40:41 +0000Matt BowerAny given church is filled with differing opinions.  How are we to handle these opinions?  What would happen if the church decided not to disagree with things that are irrelevant?  How much further could we go in terms of expanding the Kingdom of God...3268romans,unityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-the-nation-america-at-250-years-7-5-26--72844424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844424Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:40:51 +0000Matt BowerWith the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it is important to know and understand where the ideas came from, who preached these ideas, and how they have been applied.  This sermon is just a taste of the history and...2488america250,patriotchurch,patriotpastorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-13-8-14-how-do-we-love-one-another-6-28-26--72737748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72737748Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we look at the fulfillment of the law with love.  How do we truly love one another?  It is not complicated, it has to do with obedience to God's word once again. 3044law,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-13-1-7-part-3-we-the-people-and-civil-government-6-21-26--72637091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72637091Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:32:39 +0000Matt BowerIn this last of the three-part series on Romans 13 and civil government, we examine the nature of the Constitution and the character of the people.  The source of authority, the government and the people must be in alignment morally and spiritually in...3184godandgovernment,government,wethepeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-13-1-7-part-2-church-and-state-6-14-26--72550794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72550794Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:48 +0000Matt BowerThe Wall of Separation has been an attempt to neuter the church for years.  But if God is the God who created the church and the State, then both the church and State are equally under God's authority still.  Both are subject to His word, His law. 2317churchandstate,neutrality,wallofseparationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-13-1-7-the-source-purpose-and-powers-of-civil-government-6-7-26--72408837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72408837Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:22:23 +0000Matt BowerRomans 13 has been preached for the last number of years to encourage Christians to unconditionally submit to civil authority.  However, this is not the case.  This scripture describes three things regarding civil government.  First, it describes the...3069government,romans13,smallgovernmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-12-14-21-interpersonal-relationships-god-controls-the-outcome-6-1-26--72279273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72279273Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0000Matt BowerIn this section, Paul explains more on biblical ethics in terms of interpersonal relationships.  Christians are to live by faith and this includes dealing with those who persecute them.  No one is to return evil for evil, but we are to repay evil for...3419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-12-9-13-love-without-hypocrisy-5-10-26--71952333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71952333Mon, 11 May 2026 04:28:54 +0000Matt BowerIn this section of scripture, Paul introduces the action of love without hypocrisy.  Without God's law defining law and its application, love has no meaning. 3202love,paul,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-12-1-8-many-gifts-one-body-of-christ-5-3-26--71846884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71846884Mon, 04 May 2026 03:24:13 +0000Matt BowerAfter solidifying the body of Christ, as both Jew and Greek, Paul then turns his attention to the functions of the members of the body.  Far from being a program or a corporation, the body of Christ is to function as a body, edifying and encouraging...3341bodyofchrist,giftsofthespirit,ministry,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-12-1-5-from-the-individual-to-the-church-4-26-26--71821508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71821508Fri, 01 May 2026 22:53:55 +0000Matt BowerAfter incorporating the Gentiles into the covenant, Paul then solidified the body of Christ as one.  It is one body, with many members, each gifted to different functions within the body of Christ. 3326bodyofchrist,church,gifts,membersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-11-6-36-one-israel-church-one-covenant-4-19-26--71480373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71480373Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:33:08 +0000Matt BowerThere is much talk about the church vs. Israel today.  Romans 11 gives us a great, simple understanding of the relationship between these two.  Enjoy!2992church,covenant,israel,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-11-1-15-the-eschatology-of-the-jews-and-gentiles-4-12-26--71302606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71302606Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:49:20 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine what will become of the Jews, from the time of Paul to the day Jesus returns.  It is important to understand the docrine of the End Times and which would cooperate best with what scripture presents.  Enjoy!3490church,endtimes,gentiles,israel,jewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-10-12-21-evangelizing-the-jew-and-the-gentile-3-29-26--71021994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71021994Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:43:50 +0000Matt BowerPaul continued to evangelize the Jews, writing to them and about them specifically as he explained the gospel message.  He would refer to the Old Testament in order to explain its prophetic application in the New.  As he evangelized the Jews with the...3126church,gentile,jewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-10-5-14-the-old-and-new-testament-gospel-3-22-26--70855745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70855745Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:14:49 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we see that Paul expresses his desire to see all of his Israel brethren saved. By quoting the Old Testament, Paul brings the references of Jesus to bear in the New Testament.  3251jews,paul,romans,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-9-30-10-1-5-seeking-after-righteousness-3-15-26--70675023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70675023Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:58:42 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the difference between the Gentiles gaining righteousness by faith as apposed to the Jews attempting to gain their own righteousness through works.  This is alive and well today.  If you listen to progressive Christians, you...3025faith,gentile,jew,law,righteousness,romans,worksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-9-19-33-vessels-of-wrath-and-vessels-of-mercy-3-8-26--70584093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70584093Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:37:54 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we read that God made some men vessels of wrath and others vessels of mercy.  These vessels were created by God out of the same lump of clay, so the question is, "How can God find fault in man if He created them as either vessels for...3153gentiles,jews,vesselsofmercy,vesselsofwrathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-9-14-19-election-and-evangelism-3-1-26--70393831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70393831Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:50:33 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the conceptions and misconceptions when it come to the doctrine of election and why this should compell us to evangelize all the more.  Is God fair or is He just?  Scripture answers these questions in no uncertain terms. 3056election,freewill,jacobandesau,naturalseed,predestination,spiritualseedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-9-1-13-spiritual-seed-vs-natural-seed-2-23-26--70233757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70233757Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:49:00 +0000Matt BowerRomans Chapter 9 is referred to as the chapter on predestination.  But it is more than that.  Predestination is to be found throughout scripture in its entirety.  Here we see some very specific concepts that we can deal with today.  Although Paul left...2912election,israel,jews,paul,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-31-39-if-god-is-for-us-who-could-be-against-us-2-15-26--70084520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70084520Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:59:16 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we read that God chose His people, and loved them.  The requirement of His people is that they obey His commands.  This is proof that they know God, and are truly saved. This has been attacked in the US today in exchange for humanistic...2887chosen,conservativechristians,liberalchristian,love,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-nation-under-god-2-8-26--69881985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69881985Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:36:25 +0000Matt BowerOur nation is divided, the only thing that can bring this nation together is God's word.  To become one nation under God, one law, one justice, one word, one message, we must align with God hand His word once again. 3469onenationundergodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-26-30-all-things-work-together-for-good-2-1-26--69725497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69725497Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:04:01 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study the meaning behind God foreknowing us, predestining us, calling us, justifying us and glorifying us.  All of this has meaning to our current time in life, not to the time when we are resurrected from the dead.  God saves us,...3081glorification,justification,predestination,romans,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-biblical-response-to-church-protesters-1-26-26--69605160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69605160Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:50:15 +0000Matt BowerWith the recent protest against the Immigration Customs Enforcement, it has now entered the the inside of the church.  There were protesters that went into the Cities Church in St. Paul Minnesota, interuppted and disrupted.  As Christians, what is our...2744houseofgod,ice,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-18-25-the-inheritance-1-18-26--69521597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69521597Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:54:13 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the inheritance of an adopted child of God.  Ultimately we won't have wings, sitting on a cloud while playing a harp.  Our inheritance is very different than that.  This word will encourage us all to embrace our place in...2944inheritance,romans,spiritofadoptionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-18-the-privilege-of-suffering-with-christ-1-11-26--69431937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69431937Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:14:13 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we discuss one of the benefits of being an adopted son of God, heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus.  This is the benefit of sharing in the sufferings of Christ.   Only through suffering can the Christian get the glory. 2939cross,crown,sufferingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-15-17-adopted-sons-vs-slaves-1-4-26--69431916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69431916Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:09:41 +0000Matt BowerChristians are adopted into the family of God.  There is a family shift from living under the reign of sin and death to living under the reign of grace.  The Spirit of adoption is now on the life of the believer.  There are several marks of the...3093romans,slave,sonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-9-17a-sons-led-by-the-spirit-12-28-25--69243006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69243006Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:23:11 +0000Matt BowerIn this study we examine the power of the Holy Spirit which is given to every Christian at conversion.  It is this power that is given which grants the Christian the ability to battle the flesh, that which is left over from our old nature, Adam.  It...3158adoption,familyofgod,flesh,romans,spiritfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-1-8-spiritually-or-carnally-minded-12-14-25--69080558a] do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."

In this sermon we examine the meaning and differences behind walking according to the flesh and walking according to the Spirit. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69080558Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:43:33 +0000Matt BowerWe now come to the center of the message of Romans.  Romans 8:1 says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-28118a] do not walk...a] do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."

In this sermon we examine the meaning and differences behind walking according to the flesh and walking according to the Spirit. ]]>3173flesh,lawofgrace,lawofsin,romans,spiritfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-7-13-25-every-christian-s-battle-12-7-25--68949151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68949151Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:11:17 +0000Matt BowerThere are three ways Christians deal with sin in their life.  One is not to acknowledge it at all, in that they don't believe the law applies any longer.  Without the law, there is no sin, no need for sanctification.  the other extreme is to believe...3034justification,lawofgod,lawofsin,sanctificationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-7-7-14-the-function-of-the-law-11-30-25--68820303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68820303Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:03:55 +0000Matt BowerPaul continues to address the beleiver and unbelievers relationship to the law of God.  To the unbeliever, the law remains an indictment.  To the believer, it becomes a guide for living.  In order for America to become a nation set apart for God's...3670god'slaw,justification,romans,sanctificationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-7-1-6-dead-to-the-dominion-of-the-law-11-23-25--68712264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68712264Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:17:15 +0000Matt BowerIn Chapter Seven, Paul makes an analogy that he didn't use before.  In marriage, when one spouse dies the other is released to re-marry.  Paul relates this to the believer's relatiohsip to sin and death.  When the believer dies he is released from all...2781grace,law,life,romans7,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-6-12-23-living-under-the-reign-of-grace-part-ii-11-16-25--68594769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68594769Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:16:37 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the implications of living under the reign of grace.  Paul said that people who live under the reign of sin are free from righteousness (justice).  This means that a sinful people, a sinful society is free from...3420grace,justice,righteousness,romans,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-6-1-11-living-under-the-reign-of-grace-part-i-11-9-25--68569487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68569487Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:12:48 +0000Matt BowerAt the point of salvation, we are no longer living under the reign of (government and authority) of sin and death, we are no living under the reign (government and authority) of grace.  One brings freedom and liberty under Christ, the other leads to...3497grace,justification,romans,sinanddeathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-5-20-21-the-purpose-of-the-law-11-2-25--68426829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68426829Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:05:07 +0000Matt BowerThe law had a purpose from Adam to Abraham to Moses, to Jesus.  What was that purpose and what is the purpose today?  As we go through the book of Romans, we cannot understand God's grace without understanding His law.  This sermon gives some insight...3827death,grace,law,romans,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-5-12-21-living-by-adam-or-jesus-10-27-25--68299422This sermon explains this as well as its practical ramifications in everyday life.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68299422Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:59:59 +0000Matt BowerIt was by one man, Adam that sin entered the world.   It is by the life, death and resurrection of one Man, Jesus, that sinful man may be justified, saved, and redeemed.  We have a choice to live by one or the other.   This sermon explains this as...This sermon explains this as well as its practical ramifications in everyday life.  ]]>3453adam,fall,jusification,newcreation,romans,totaldepravityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-5-6-11-the-joy-of-salvation-10-19-25--68228494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68228494Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:37:57 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, Paul discusses another benefit to justification by faith: Joy.  This joy surpasses our understanding, over all cirucumstances, from the little things to the big.  If you are needing some encouragement, this is the sermon for you.2857encouragement,joy,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-5-1-5-the-outcomes-of-justification-10-12-25--68112948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68112948Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:41:54 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we look at the results of being justified by faith alone.  We have peace with God, access to the Father, hope and tribulation.  From tribulation, which we are to embrace, it produces, character and hope.  knowing our justification by...2996justificationbyfaith,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-kirk-christian-martyr-10-5-25--68032232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68032232Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:35:09 +0000Matt BowerIn the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, there were numerous commentaries, stories, outbursts, etc. about him and what he represented.  In this sermon, I take a look at a few biblical examples to see what constitutes a Christian Martyr's...3123charliekirk,christian,martyrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-4-18-25-faith-in-practice-9-28-25--67945152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67945152Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:26:30 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study how Abraham's faith is the same faith that all bleleivers have.  It is the faith in practice that is essential.  To beleive, to have faith, is not something that is "out there" not to be realized, it is something that is...3454appliedfaith,faith,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-4-9-18-expanding-the-blessing-of-the-promise-9-21-25--67855885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67855885Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:05:30 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study the expansion of the blessings of the covenant, from Abraham to his descendants to the spiritual children of Abraham, the church.  We also take a brief look at the world's attempts to keep the Christian in a place of guilt in...3323church,fatherabraham,forgiveness,guilt,israel,justification,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-4-1-8-faith-and-works-9-14-25--67784669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67784669Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:43:58 +0000Matt BowerPaul made it very clear in Romans that our justification is by faith alone.  However, James Chapter 2 says that it is not just about faith, it is also about works.  Which is it?  This sermon defines the bibilical meaning behind justification by faith...3118baptism,circumcision,faith,worksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-3-19-31-the-unjust-becoming-just-9-7-25--67670812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67670812Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:43:05 +0000Matt BowerOur understanding of salvation rarely goes beyond our teaching in Sunday School.  However, without a proper understanding of the gospel, we risk limiting our growth in the kingdom.  Enjoy.3222gospel,imputation,propitiation,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-3-9-20-preparation-for-the-gospel-8-31-25--67649547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67649547Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:37:07 +0000Matt BowerFar too often the gospel is presented without the need for repentance.  Rather, the gospel is presented as accepting Jesus as something extra in a person's life.  The acceptance of Jesus is the acceptance of life itself.  Therefore, it is essential...2733gospel,jesus,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-3-1-8-unfaithful-objections-to-god-s-judgment-8-24-25--67499960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67499960Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:03:08 +0000Matt BowerPaul addressed the Jews in his epistle to the Romans.  He anticipated their objections to the Gospel of Christ to the Gentiles.  Therefore, he stated the objection and emphatically stated the response.  Though the unbeleiving Jew could not justify...2567faithfulness,gospelobjections,jews,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-2-17-29-where-is-your-confidence-8-17-25--67409425The New Testament Christian has much the same issue today.  That is, he is confident in his salvation by grace and that he is no longer under the law.  However, without faithful obedience to the covenant, the Christians' confession, baptism, church attendance, et. al., mean nothing. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67409425Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:45:20 +0000Matt BowerIn his letter to the Romans, Paul addressed the sins of the Gentiles.  He then addressed the sins of the hypocrisy of the Jews.  Their confidence was in receiving the law, being part of the covenant, the chosen people of God.  However, Paul told them...The New Testament Christian has much the same issue today.  That is, he is confident in his salvation by grace and that he is no longer under the law.  However, without faithful obedience to the covenant, the Christians' confession, baptism, church attendance, et. al., mean nothing. ]]>2952covenant,jews,law,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-2-1-16-judgment-8-10-25--67324375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67324375Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:25:13 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the uncomfortable topic of the rewards in heaven and the wrath in hell.  Paul addressed the Jews, who thought their birthright in the Covenant secured for them a place in heaven; however, Paul blows this theory apart when we...3240christians,deeds,gentiles,jews,judgmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-1-22-32-god-releasing-the-restraints-8-3-25--67241096Paul lists many sins that are representative of all sins as the people, the culture, spiral downward into debauchery.  But all of this has redemptive purposes.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67241096Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:25:09 +0000Matt BowerWhen God gives a people up, or gives a people over to themselves, He does this for redemptive purposes.  God allows the sinners that suppress the truth in unrighteousness to go further into their own sin.  He allows them to feel the consequences by...Paul lists many sins that are representative of all sins as the people, the culture, spiral downward into debauchery.  But all of this has redemptive purposes.  ]]>2973depravity,godsjudgment,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-1-18-25-the-wrath-of-god-revealed-7-27-25--67145855
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67145855Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:20:19 +0000Matt BowerIn this study we look at the parallel of what God reveals to man.  Last week we studied God revealing His righteousness to those who believed.  This week we study God revealing His wrath to those who supress the truth in unrighteousness.  God is a God...
]]>3078righteousness,romans,unrighteousness,wrathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-1-16-17-the-just-shall-live-by-faith-7-20-25--67075286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67075286Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:30:08 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we once again look at the gospel of the Book of Romans.  The foundation of the Reformation, "The Just Shall Live By Faith" is here laid out for us.  These two verses are packed with Old Testament language, and are extremely relevant to...2857faith,just,romans,salvation,universalismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-1-8-17-unity-of-the-faith-7-13-25--67075074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67075074Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:26:34 +0000Matt BowerAs we get into our study on Romans, it is important to see just how Romans is the gospel of God.  It is a transition from the gospel of the Old Testament to the explanation of the same gospel in the New Testament.  2533gospel,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-1-1-7-introduction-7-6-25--66884911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66884911Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:46:14 +0000Matt BowerIn this new series, we examine the wealth of content that Paul gives to the Romans in his greeting.  The book of Romans has rightly been called "The Gospel of Romans."  The continuity between the Old Covenant and the New is systematized in this book....3549gospel,paul,romansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silencing-the-enemy-part-iii-traps-of-the-enemy-6-29-25--66813736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66813736Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:10:35 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the traps that the enemy sets for us. 3178resistthedevil,trapsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silencing-the-enemy-part-ii-a-frogless-church-6-22-25--66813707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66813707Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:08:04 +0000Matt BowerIn this second part of the series, "Silencing the Enemy", we examine those who are most susceptible to listening to the enemy.  2603resistthedevilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silencing-the-enemy-6-15-25--66615249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66615249Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:57:06 +0000Matt BowerSatan bombards Christians with noise.  One of our greatest tasks is to worship God and drown out the noise of the enemy.  This sermon defines the nature of the Christian's responsibility to do just that.2953satanicattack,silencetheenemyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-40-to-worship-and-serve-christ-not-the-tabernacle-6-8-25--66615146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66615146Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:53:07 +0000Matt BowerThe Children of Israel were saved from Egypt in order that they may worship God.  The Tabernacle was built with beautiful furniture, but regardless of how beautiful it was, the tabernacle itself was not to be worshipped.  We need to hear that same...2555exodus,inchristalone,worshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-35-20-36-7-building-a-godly-society-through-vocation-5-25-25--66301201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66301201Tue, 27 May 2025 21:22:46 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we discuss how God finances His kingdom through the vocation of His people.  Building the church is not the same thing as building the kingdom.  The church helped in building the foundation of Western civilization; however, when the...3601churchstate,exodus,kingdomfinances,kingdomofgod,vocationandworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-35-1-22-covenant-renewal-and-the-sanctified-work-to-be-done-5-18-25--66301150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66301150Tue, 27 May 2025 21:14:35 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the privelege of serving the King and His kingdom.  God gives us the opportunity to serve Him with our free-will offering, but He also gives us the opportunity to serve Him with the skills we put on.  All of this advances...3084exodus,servetheking,tabernaclebuildingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-34-29-35-god-s-commands-vs-the-enemies-demands-5-11-25--66074564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66074564Tue, 13 May 2025 17:45:43 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we take a look at the reflection of God's glory that came from Moses when he came down the mountain with the new tablets of the covenant. The people were terrified witht he glory that shone from his face, but he kept his face uncovered...2774exodus,godsglory,veilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-34-18-28-covenant-renewed-5-4-25--66074409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66074409Tue, 13 May 2025 17:40:51 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we review the renewal of the covenant and will examine three of the four foundational pillars of a covenant/constitution.  What are these three essential pillars and how are they also to be found in our own United States Constitution?...3234constitution,covenant,exodusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-34-1-17-forgiveness-and-consequences-4-27-25--65781865
This is a stern warning to us.  Before we say we would never do this, consider the State of Washington recognizing two Muslim holidays.  This is an official act. Christians are to be discipling the nations, instead, in the name of tolerance, we are being discipled by ungodly religions. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65781865Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:42:48 +0000Matt BowerIn God's abundant grace and mercy, He forgave Israel their sin of idolatry; however, there were still consequences.  God still wouldn't abide with them in camp.  In addition, although He would still allow them to go into the promised land, He had a...
This is a stern warning to us.  Before we say we would never do this, consider the State of Washington recognizing two Muslim holidays.  This is an official act. Christians are to be discipling the nations, instead, in the name of tolerance, we are being discipled by ungodly religions. ]]>3337exodus,idolatry,muslimholiday,re-covenantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-11-1-44-the-resurrection-and-the-glory-of-god-4-20-25--65671941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65671941Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:54:44 +0000Matt BowerThe story of Lazarus is well known; however, what isn't as well known is the purpose of the death of Lazarus.  Jesus had a specific purpose for his death and his resurrection, but the Jews had a very different purpose for his death.  This difference...2941death,glory,lazarus,resurrectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-33-12-23-knowing-god-s-way-knowing-god-4-15-25--65582745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65582745Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:38:02 +0000Matt BowerWhen Moses didn't know how God would bring them into the Promised Land without His presence, Moses asked God to show him His ways.  After God explained His ways, it was still confusing, so Moses asked God to show him His glory.  All of this amounted...2675exodus,followjesus,godsglory,godsway,mosesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-33-1-11-humiliation-brings-revival-4-6-25--65582723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65582723Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:33:26 +0000Matt BowerThe modern concept of revival is not the biblical approach to revival and revivals of the past.  This section of scripture reveals how God humiliates His people in order to turn them to repentance and prayer.  It is a move of God to turn from their...3196exodus,humiliation,repentance,revivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-32-30-35-moses-the-covenant-mediator-3-30-25--65239206
We too are called to be covenant mediators, but we are not called to be the savior to anyone else.  There is only one Savior, and He died once, for all.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239206Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:26:29 +0000Matt BowerMoses was the mediator of the covenant.  His goal was to help Israel to the Promised Land.  He interceded for Israel when they created the gold calf to worship, but he was not able to give his own life for the lives of these idolaters.  He didn't have...
We too are called to be covenant mediators, but we are not called to be the savior to anyone else.  There is only one Savior, and He died once, for all.  ]]>2493moses,savior,sinsforgivenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-32-15-29-the-faithfulness-of-moses-and-the-unfaithfulness-of-aaron-3-23-25--65138115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138115Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:42:42 +0000Matt BowerAaron catered to the demands of the people, settingup a democracy in effect.  The people demanded he create an idol for them when Moses took too long getting the commandments of God from Sinai.  However, when Moses came down, he took moral authority,...3523aaron,idolworship,mosesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-32-1-14-creating-our-own-worship-3-16-25--65136740
We have God's word right now, His Word, the Bible.  Far too many people think that it takes to long to read, understand and apply, so they go off and make an idol for themselves, and worship it as their own creation.  We can learn a lot from the lessons of Israel, this one in particular today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65136740Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:26:40 +0000Matt BowerWhen Moses gets the tablets of the covenant, this should be an exciting time for Israel; however, when Moses delays coming down and because the children of Israel are a stiff-necked people, they demand Aaron make for them a god that they could...
We have God's word right now, His Word, the Bible.  Far too many people think that it takes to long to read, understand and apply, so they go off and make an idol for themselves, and worship it as their own creation.  We can learn a lot from the lessons of Israel, this one in particular today.]]>2806exodus,idolworshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-30-31-work-taxes-and-rest-marks-of-a-holy-nation-3-11-25--64818964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64818964Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:51:51 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we explore the biblical understanding of taxes, Holy Spirit inspired work, and of the Sabbath rest.  God defines, directs and controls each of these areas.  If we give them over to the State, we not only put the State before God, but...3722holyspiritwork,sabbath,state,taxesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-28-the-garment-of-jesus-the-high-priest-2-23-25--64614424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64614424Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:51:52 +0000Matt BowerThe garments of the high priest speaks volumes of the work of Jesus Christ.3347exodus,garments,highpriest,jesusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-26-27-the-tabernacle-and-the-symbols-of-salvation-2-16-25--64614393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64614393Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:25 +0000Matt BowerThe tabernacle itself speaks volumes of the work of Jesus.3090function,jesustabernacle,tabernaclefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-25-11-22-the-ark-of-the-covenant-2-9-25--64323019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64323019Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:37:39 +0000Matt BowerThe Ark of the Covenant was the throne of God for the Hebrews.  The throne of God was in His palace, called the Tabernacle.  What we examine in scripture today is the power of the throne of God as the Hebews had to take the Ark into the land of...3283arkofthecovenant,exodusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-24-1-18-corinthians-3-1-18-the-ratification-of-the-covenant-and-the-glory-of-god-2-2-25--64189962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64189962Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:37:54 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the ratification of the covenant, the blood covenant, anfd to he affirmation of the people committing to obeying the covenant.3478covenant,glorycloudfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-23-10-33-work-rest-celebrate-trust-god-1-26-25--63942355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63942355Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:22:19 +0000Matt BowerBefore the Hebrews went into the Promised Land, they recieved the Ten Commandments, the Case Laws, and the special instructions to work, rest, celebrate and follow Jesus.  All of this is what we read both in the Old and New Testaments. 2668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-21-23-the-four-types-of-strangers-1-12-25--63670655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63670655Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:50:48 +0000Matt BowerIn dealing with the laws of the covenant nation, it is important ot understand how God's law dealt with those who were not Hebrew.  There would be many strangers croming in or passing through the land of Canaan.  There were four typse of people that...3262exodus,immigration,strangersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-21-12-27-god-s-law-and-the-death-penalty-1-5-25--63608055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63608055Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:57:58 +0000Matt BowerThere are many issues that Christians get asked about, but are either not knowledgeable enough too answer, or simply are too weak in their faith to give the biblical answer.  One of these issues is God's design for the death penalty.  This sermon will...3683caselaw,deathpenalty,exodusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-21-2-11-the-laws-of-indentured-servitude-12-29-24--63511956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63511956Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:20:16 +0000Matt BowerGod's laws are a reflection of His own character, when we obey the moral principle of His laws, we are exemplifying His character.  The case laws found in Exodus are laws that have at their very root, one or more of the Ten Commandments.  If we are...3673caselaws,exodus,godslaws,moralprinciplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-21-1-introduction-to-case-law-12-16-24--63355479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63355479Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:38:41 +0000Matt BowerBefore going through the Case Laws found in Exodus 21-23, it is important to understand why we are to study these laws.  In this sermon we get a proper perspective of God's law as a reflection of His character.  If you want to know Jesus more and...3193caselaws,christscharacter,exodus,lawsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-18-26-the-healthy-and-unhealthy-fear-of-god-12-8-24--63246436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63246436Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:59:34 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we examine the implications of the children of Israel's desire to stand afar off from God afrter He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.  There are two distince fears people have of God, one is healthy and the other is not.  3047exodus,fearofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-17-the-tenth-commandment-12-1-24--63115010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63115010Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:47:59 +0000Matt BowerThe Tenth Commandment, "You shall not covet..." deals with issues of the heart.  The reason that God placed this in the big ten is because covetousness and envy destroy families, communities and nations.  This sermon will always be relavant.  3383covet,envy,tencommandments,tenthcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-16-the-ninth-commandment-11-24-24--62992513In our current society that plays fast and loose with the truth, this word is especially relevant to the church, that the church may set the standard for the world. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62992513Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:54:20 +0000Matt BowerThe ninth commandment, You shall not bear false witness, is one that we have reduced to "Do not tell a lie."  This commandment, like all the others was given in order to produce a free people living in a free society under God.   In our current...In our current society that plays fast and loose with the truth, this word is especially relevant to the church, that the church may set the standard for the world. ]]>4064falsewitness,ninthcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-15-the-eighth-commandment-11-17-24--62783565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62783565Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:25:22 +0000Matt BowerThe Eighth Commandment, "You shall not steal", deals with every aspect of theft.  This commandment guarantees property rights to individuals, however, with rights come responsibilities.  As the Parable of Talents indicates, a servant that is granted...3309eighthcommandment,exodus,theftfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-14-the-seventh-commandment-11-10-24--62702659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62702659Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:14:33 +0000Matt BowerAdultery is much more than just cheating on your spouse.   It is included in the Ten Commandments because it is an attack on God, the family and the nation.  We need to re-examine the implications of adultery and what it has to do with the foundations...2878adultery,seventhcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-day-sermon-reclaiming-our-moral-virtue-11-3-24--62608700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62608700Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:22:18 +0000Matt BowerMany Christians have begun to lose hope in turning our nation back to Christ. The last statistic that I read was that over 20 million Christians won't even vote this election cycle.  What should be the Christian posture to voting and to civil...3105christisking,election,faithfulvictory,votingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-13-the-sixth-commandment-10-13-24--62356736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62356736Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:29:01 +0000Matt BowerThe Sixth Commandment, "Thou shall not murder" has vast implications for our society today.  The further we have moved from God law the greater the moral decay in America.  It has become very clear that we are living in an increasingly unjust society....2242capitalcrime,justice,sixthcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-12-the-fifth-commandment-10-7-24--62354834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62354834Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:42:17 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine what it means to honor your father and your mother.  Far more reaching than the cursory "honor and obey", this is fundamental to a free society. 2985exodus,fifthcommandment,honoryourfatherandmother,tencommandmentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-8-11-the-fourth-commandment-9-29-24--62159163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62159163Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:24:53 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the implications of the Fourth Commandment, the keeping of the Sabbath day holy.  There is much relevance for us today in this commandment.  It has more to do with being separate from this culture of idolatry and resting in...3098fourthcommandment,sabbathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-7-the-third-commandment-9-22-24--62091992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62091992Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:12:11 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the law as a reflection of the Character of Christ, the difference between negative and positive law, and the implications of the Third Commandment on society today.  Enjoy!2680lawandchristscharacter,negativelaw,positivelaw,thirdcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-speaker-pastor-artur-pawlowski-9-15-24--61849279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61849279Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:02:47 +0000Matt BowerPasor Artur Pawlowski is a Polish born Canadian who is fighting the good fight to recover our liberties once again.  Standing strong against Caesar, suffering for the faith, remaining strong in Christ.  His message will inspire and challenge.  Enjoy...5621activist,arturpawlowskifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-4-6-the-second-commandment-9-8-24--61303544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61303544Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:18:45 +0000Matt BowerThe Second Commandment deals with idol worship.  We really don't understand just how much idol worship there is here in the United States today.  This sermon defines idol worship, gives some examples, and what we are to do about it.  Enjoy.3069exodus,idols,secondcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-3-the-first-commandment-9-1-24--61255945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61255945Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:17:04 +0000Matt BowerThe Ten Commandments are the foundation of our civil society.  The further we move away from these commandments, the less civil our society becomes.  In the first commandment, we read that we have one God.  One God means one law.  How important is...2854biblicallaw,exodus,firstcommandmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-20-1-2-prelude-to-the-ten-commandments-8-26-24--61161485
In the United States, we were once established in Biblical law as it was expressed in Common Law.  With the denial of God, the source of law has been replaced by man.  If you replace the source, you replace the law, if you replace the law, you replace the culture.  We are in desperate need to put God back on the throne as the only law-giver in America.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61161485Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:40:26 +0000Matt BowerIn this prologue to the Ten Commandments, we examine the religious nature of the law for a country.  The Children of Israel had come out of slavery, been tested, organized into a Republic, and then prepaired to recieve the law of God.  These laws...
In the United States, we were once established in Biblical law as it was expressed in Common Law.  With the denial of God, the source of law has been replaced by man.  If you replace the source, you replace the law, if you replace the law, you replace the culture.  We are in desperate need to put God back on the throne as the only law-giver in America.]]>2852exodus,lawgiver,moses,prologue,tencommandmentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-centered-family-part-7-the-battle-over-the-standard-8-18-24--61086088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61086088Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:08:52 +0000Matt BowerIn this seventh installment of Child Training, we examine Satan's attacks on the children.  If he can't kill the child in the womb, then he destroys or steals the childhood through false teaching and training. Experts abound in child training, but if...3081battleofthestandard,family,seedoftheserpent,seedofthewomanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-19-1-25-preparation-for-the-covenant-law-8-11-24--61014068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61014068Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:52:02 +0000Matt BowerThe Children of Israel had camped by Mt. Sinai, and were being prepared to recieve the covenant law.  God had some very specific instructions for them, and worked through a mediator, Moses, to do so.  This is another expansion of the covenant, all of...3086covenantlaw,exodus,moses,sinaifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-18-1-27-from-slavery-to-a-self-governing-people-8-4-24--60929590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60929590Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:22:15 +0000Matt BowerThe Children of Israel had to prepare to recieve the law, to become responsible under the law.  To these ends, God sent Moses' father-in-law to instruct Moses and the Children of Israel to be a representative Republic.  Ultimately this would be the...3092biblicalgovernment,hebrewrepublic,jethro,judgesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-17-1-16-deal-with-your-problems-with-god-amalek-is-here-7-28-24--60839056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60839056Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:00:30 +0000Matt BowerBy Chapter 17 of Exodus, we find Israel still complaining and God still faithful.  Instead of gratitude there was infighting.  In fact, they were ready to stone Moses for bringing them into the desert.  Once God gave them water to drink, then another...3072amalek,exodusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-16-1-36-manna-and-the-sabbath-a-test-7-14-24--60697610
God not only supplies them with food (manna) but He also supplies them with a sabbath.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60697610Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:17:31 +0000Matt BowerIn the 16th Chapter of Exodus, we read that the children of Israel once again begin their complaints against Moses and Aaron.  Rather than praying to God, they complained about Moses and Aaron.  God graciously answered the complaints, but we see that...
God not only supplies them with food (manna) but He also supplies them with a sabbath.  ]]>2693exodus,moses,slavementalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-centered-family-part-6-making-a-disciple-through-loving-discipline-7-7-24--60645031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60645031Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:16:45 +0000Matt BowerIn this sixth installment of the child-training series, we study the puposes of dsicipline.  Ultimately, to discipline is to make disciples.  As God disciplines His people, so too are the natural parents to discipline their own children.  When the...3783childtraining,disciple,discipline,familyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-15-22-27-bitter-waters-turned-sweet-7-1-24--60633143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60633143Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:00:24 +0000Matt BowerOnce the children of Israel were on the other side of the Red Sea, it only took them three days to start complaining.  God designed a series of tests for them in order to prepare them for the Promised Land. So too do we go through the testings of God...2719exodus,testing,watersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-14-13-15-21-salvation-and-judgment-6-23-24--60546684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60546684Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:44:13 +0000Matt BowerWith the salvation of the children of Israel came the destruction of the Egyptians. In this episode we examine how the salvation of God's people isn't an escape, it goes hand-in-hand with the destruction of God's enemies.  2837exodus,redsea,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-13-17-14-14-freedom-and-responsibility-6-16-24--60412245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60412245Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:38:28 +0000Matt BowerWhen the children of Israel were in the process of leaving Egypt, Pharaoh began to pursue them, God was leading them in a roundabout way to the Promised Land, and they ended up getting caught between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army.  In this episode we...2777newbelievers,pharaohsarmy,slavementalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-13-1-16-the-doctrine-of-the-firstborn-6-9-24--60411866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60411866Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:13:54 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine God's requirment of the firstborn.  The firstborn represents the family entire, giving the firstborn to God then speaks of giving the entire family and all they have to God. The lamb could redeem the firstborn donkey in our...2386exodus,firstborn,lambofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-centered-family-part-5-obedience-from-the-heart-6-2-24--60411831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60411831Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:10:06 +0000Matt BowerIn this session, we discuss the importance of patterning our child-training after God's own ways.  While this does not guarantee that the heart of the children are kept by the parents, it does guarantee that parents are not limiting their children's...3530childtraining,keepingthechildsheart,obediencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-12-43-51-the-foreigners-in-the-mixed-multitude-5-19-24--60119355Churches today also have mixed multitudes in their congregations.  The foreigners in the body, those not part of the covenant, must have a circumcision of the heart before being able to partake of communion.  Unfortunately, churches today are not making any requirements on the people in the church to become partakers of that covenant community.  We need to rediscover God's requirements.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60119355Tue, 21 May 2024 19:42:52 +0000Matt BowerWhen the children of Israel left Egypt, they left with a mixed multitude.  That means that the there were Hebrews, Egyptians, and other slaves that came with them.  God gave specific instructions regarding these "foreigners".  In order to partake of...Churches today also have mixed multitudes in their congregations.  The foreigners in the body, those not part of the covenant, must have a circumcision of the heart before being able to partake of communion.  Unfortunately, churches today are not making any requirements on the people in the church to become partakers of that covenant community.  We need to rediscover God's requirements.  ]]>2869circumcision,exodus,foreignerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-12-29-42-when-judgement-comes-be-ready-5-12-24--60015528     In our society today, we know that God has been judging the United States for years.  How are Christians to prepare for God's judgments?  This sermon is especially relevant today.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60015528Tue, 14 May 2024 02:19:57 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the nature of the final judgement on the Egyptians, the death of the firstborn.  Scripture only gives us two verses describing this judgment when it happened.  Most of the time is spent on describing the purpose of the...     In our society today, we know that God has been judging the United States for years.  How are Christians to prepare for God's judgments?  This sermon is especially relevant today.  ]]>3358exodus,judgementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-centered-family-part-4-maturing-in-the-kingdom-5-5-24--59860650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59860650Sun, 05 May 2024 23:39:22 +0000Matt BowerBringing up children to become Christ-like in their character is challenging.  However, God gave us a pattern to follow in order that we may teach and train our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.  This lesson in the child training series...3888childtraining,christianity,faith,family,maturingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-12-14-28-the-importance-of-the-passover-remaining-under-the-blood-4-28-24--59702816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59702816Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:14:24 +0000Matt BowerGod instituded the Psssover before the Hebrews left Egypt.  This was to be done by faith in victory, deliverance and judgment even before these took place.  We are to do the same today, although we don't seem to have the victory, we are to take...2961communion,deliverance,judgment,passover,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-12-1-13-introduction-to-the-passover-the-transition-from-slavery-to-freedom-4-22-24-4-15-am--59586429before they left Egypt.  They were under Egyptian rule and law, their religious order, but God would give them His law when they left Egypt.  There is no neutrality, either the Hebrews were under Egypt or God, the transition had to take place before they left Egypt.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59586429Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:11:18 +0000Matt BowerWhile still in Egypt, the Israelites were commanded to observe the Passover.  This marks their covenant with God and their deliverance from Egypt before they left Egypt.  They were under Egyptian rule and law, their religious order, but God would give...before they left Egypt.  They were under Egyptian rule and law, their religious order, but God would give them His law when they left Egypt.  There is no neutrality, either the Hebrews were under Egypt or God, the transition had to take place before they left Egypt.  ]]>3637egypt,passover,pharaohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-11-1-10-introduction-to-the-tenth-plague-4-14-24--59471668    The same holds true today.  As God's people, the church are inundated with foreign gods to be worshiped, imposed upon by the power of the State, God will not tolerate the enslavement of His firstborn, the church.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59471668Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:09:56 +0000Matt BowerAs Moses gets the final instructions about the last of the plagues, this one hits the people of Egypt in a powerful way.  It is the killing of the firstborn.  As Egypt kept the children of Israel (God's firstborn) as slaves, aways from the life of...    The same holds true today.  As God's people, the church are inundated with foreign gods to be worshiped, imposed upon by the power of the State, God will not tolerate the enslavement of His firstborn, the church.  ]]>3326churchenslaved,moses,statereligion,tenthplaguefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-centered-family-part-3-the-purpose-of-family-government-4-7-24--59359237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59359237Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:53:25 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we will examine the family government and what that means to the original purpose of man in the Garden and man's repurpose with the Great Commission.  4108extendingthegarden,family,greatcommissionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-10-1-29-plagues-eight-and-nine-the-battle-over-sovereignty-3-24-24--59167734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59167734Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:29:26 +0000Matt BowerMoses and Aaron continued to ask Pharaoh to let God's people go.  However, Pharaoh's belief system wouldn't allow it, Pharaoh himself claimed ownership over the Hebrew slaves.  This became a battle over sovereignty.  Who is sovereign, Pharaoh or God?...4233moses,pharaoh,sovereignty,statismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-8-16-9-35-plagues-3-7-more-pressure-on-the-state-3-17-24--59102014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102014Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:47:19 +0000Matt BowerAs we continue to study the plagues of Egypt, we get an increasing understanding of how God deals with a State that is in control of all aspects of life.  In Egypt, Pharaoh and his agents attempt to control the Hebrew's worship of God.  God deals with...3835aaron,godsjudgment,moses,pharaoh,plagues,statefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-7-14-8-15-assaulting-the-principalities-the-first-two-plagues--59032863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59032863Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:07:05 +0000Matt BowerIn the first two plagues, turning the Nile into blood and the plague of the frogs, we begin to get an understanding of God's dealings with nations that reject His authority.  God went after the god of the Nile as well as the god of the frogs,...2827pharaoh,plagues,state,statismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christ-centered-family-child-training-lesson-2-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-3-3-24--58922210We also deal with the structure of the family in this episode. The structure of the family and the support of the church, how they must cooperate and coordinate in the training of the children.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58922210Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:12:16 +0000Matt BowerIn this second part to the child training series, we deal with people having a hard time understanding biblical principles of the family. Unless people embrace it by faith, they change and manipulate scripture in order to fit what they want to do in...We also deal with the structure of the family in this episode. The structure of the family and the support of the church, how they must cooperate and coordinate in the training of the children.]]>4652childtraining,church,family,waytruthlifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-christian-faith-vs-pluralism-2-25-24--58853023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58853023Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:51:30 +0000Matt BowerWhen Moses had to confront Pharaoh, Pharaoh's belief system and social structure would not allow him to grant Moses' request to leave for three days and worship God. In our society today, we see the same thing happen. Christianity is not one faith...3650beliefsystem,moses,pharaoh,socialstructurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-7-8-13-god-s-representatives-vs-pharoah-2-18-24--58745311We are God's representatives here on earth, our task is to obey in every area of life, then we rely on God to perform the miracles and overcome the gods of this age.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58745311Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:27:20 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine how Moses and Aaron represented God to the Egyptians. They did not take on Pharaoh, or the gods of Egypt; rather Moses and Aaron obeyed God's command and did exactly what they were supposed to do and God then performed the...We are God's representatives here on earth, our task is to obey in every area of life, then we rely on God to perform the miracles and overcome the gods of this age.]]>2408aaron,egypt,godsauthority,moses,rod,septerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-7-1-7-living-life-from-god-s-perspective-2-4-24--58582005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58582005Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:28:27 +0000Matt BowerMoses and Aaron were appointed by God to preach the Gospel to Pharaoh as as well as the children of Israel. Everything seemed to be against them, they were rejected by Pharaoh himself, by the children of Israel and they were old, eighty and...3386aaron,freedom,liberty,moses,pharaohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christ-centered-family-child-training-lesson-1-faithful-parenting-1-28-24--58491198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58491198Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:42:01 +0000Matt BowerThis is the first sermon in the series of the Christ Centered Family. When dealing wiht child-training, it isn't enough to teach tips on how to raise a child; rather, child-training requires an entire life-style change. We begin with the four types...4178childtraining,faithfulparenting,family,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-6-14-30-the-recommissioning-of-moses-and-aaron-1-21-24--58414234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58414234Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:23:08 +0000Matt BowerIn the Recommissioning of Moses and Aaron, God recounted to their genealogy to them both. They were God's choice, God's men to deliver the gospel to the Hebrews and to Pharaoh. There was nothing that they did themselves; rather, it was what God did...3026aaron,moses,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-6-1-13-the-focus-of-the-covenant-word-1-14-24--58321190
When the problems of life come to us for choosing God's way, we tend to focus on ourselves, our hurts, our needs, our desires. When we complain to God about these things, God reminds us of the purpose of the covenant. In other words, God reminds us of the purpose of the pains of life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58321190Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:14 +0000Matt BowerWhen Pharaoh refused to let the Children of Israel go, he burdened them with more labor (make the same amount of brick without straw). When this happened the people comeplained to Moses, then Moses complained to God. God never addressed any of these...
When the problems of life come to us for choosing God's way, we tend to focus on ourselves, our hurts, our needs, our desires. When we complain to God about these things, God reminds us of the purpose of the covenant. In other words, God reminds us of the purpose of the pains of life.]]>2857childrenofisrael,covenant,focus,moses,problemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-5-1-23-pharoah-applies-regulations-resistance-to-christian-freedom-1-9-24--58245513
This sermon is expecially relavent in the attack on the Christian faith by the State today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58245513Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:25:14 +0000Matt BowerThrough Moses and Aaron, the gospel came to the children of Israel and the people rejoiced and worshiped God for the message of salvation. Everyone wante to be free from slavery; however, no one understood that salvation can only come thorugh...
This sermon is expecially relavent in the attack on the Christian faith by the State today.]]>4172moses,pharoah,regulations,statismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-4-27-31-the-call-of-moses-and-the-warning-of-the-sin-of-presumption-1-1-24--58166590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58166590Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:57:52 +0000Matt BowerGod called Moses and yet used Aaron for many of the great tasks. Aaron was a cushion for Moses, one step away from the people so that the people wouldn'd become familiar with him. Familiarity leads to presumptuous sin. We study this along with...3196aaron,moses,numbers16,presumptionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-4-18-26-do-not-interfere-with-god-s-people-12-17-23--58048974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58048974Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:22:48 +0000Matt BowerGod protects those who are His own. In this sermon we examine two implications of this. First, those who keep God's people from worshiping and serving Him and second, those who do not teach and train their children in the covenant. God's anger and...3264covenant,exodus,moses,zipporahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-3-19-4-17-the-call-of-god-no-excuses-12-10-23--57976818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57976818Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:33:33 +0000Matt BowerWhen God told Moses that he was to go back to Egypt and preach the word to Pharoah and the Israelites to let God's people go, Moses had some objections. Each objection is very familiar to us, we too are called by God to se the captives free by...2950calling,faithtoaction,moses,objectionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-3-7-18-i-am-that-i-am-god-the-definer-of-all-things-12-3-23--57913565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57913565Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:24:29 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, Moses asked God who he should say God is that called im to free the Children of Israel. God said, "I AM, or Jehovah. In this statement, Jesus identifies Himself as Jehovah in several texts in the book of John. In this sermon, we...3141iam,jehovah,moses,thecallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-2-23-25-and-1-1-6-the-call-on-us-all-moses-and-the-burning-bush-11-26-23--57824490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57824490Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:50:07 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine Moses and the burning bush. Everying about this scene is just as relavant to us as it was to Moses. What are we to do in order to fulfill our call in Christ?3474burningbush,calling,mosesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-2-15b-22-moses-training-in-justice-and-righteousness-11-5-23--57533456This same concept holds true in the church. If we want to be effective in the world today, we have to have a biblical worldview in order to speak into both the world and the church world (Egypt and Hebrews).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57533456Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:42:37 +0000Matt BowerMoses left Egypt and his Hebrew when he went to Midian. There he met Jethro, his future father-in-law. Moses had to step out of Egypt and he had to step away from the Hebrews in order to become educated without their influence. Jethro, as priest of...This same concept holds true in the church. If we want to be effective in the world today, we have to have a biblical worldview in order to speak into both the world and the church world (Egypt and Hebrews).]]>4007jethro,midian,mosesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-2-1-15-moses-education-in-justice-stepping-outside-egypt-and-the-church-world--57443318This is an important step for modern Christians as well. Once we repent and leave the way of Egypt, (the world) we can't embrace the way of a church (the people of God) that serves Egypt (according to the way of the world). We have to step back from both in order for God to teach us His justice and righteousness. Then we can engage with the Word of God rather than the ways of men.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57443318Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:42:12 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study the Way the Truth and the Life of Exodus. The life of Moses also exemplifies this. So that Moses didn't go the way of the Egyptians, nor the way of the Hebrews, Moses left for Midian. Egypt represented the State while the...This is an important step for modern Christians as well. Once we repent and leave the way of Egypt, (the world) we can't embrace the way of a church (the people of God) that serves Egypt (according to the way of the world). We have to step back from both in order for God to teach us His justice and righteousness. Then we can engage with the Word of God rather than the ways of men.]]>3173biblical,church,exodus,moses,state,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-1-1-22-the-faithfulness-of-the-midwives-to-the-covenant-10-22-23--57346803In the first chapter of the book of Exodus, we find a pattern of the State as it fears the church. What Pharoah did to the Hebrew children was very similar to what the State does to the church today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57346803Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:45:40 +0000Matt BowerWe can't read current events, find a pattern, then read that pattern into scripture. This perverts what the scripture is to really say. Rather, we are to read scripture, find the pattern, then interpret current events according to that pattern. In...In the first chapter of the book of Exodus, we find a pattern of the State as it fears the church. What Pharoah did to the Hebrew children was very similar to what the State does to the church today.]]>3710church,egypt,statismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-introduction-part-2-10-15-23--57243552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57243552Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:50:23 +0000Matt BowerBefore reading and studying through Exodus, it is important to get the proper perspective on the covenant. In this sermon, we look at the difference between Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism. The way we read through scripture has consequences,...3936covenant,covenanttheology,dispensationalismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-introduction-to-the-gospel-of-exodus-10-8-23-3-48-pm--57156735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156735Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:09:22 +0000Matt BowerIn this introduction to the book of Exodus, we discuss how the gospel of the New Testament is reflected in the story of the Exodus. It is important to understand the Old Testament in terms of Jesus' revelation in the Old Testament. Here is the...4117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-49-29-33-50-1-26-death-and-future-hope-10-1-23-12-49-pm--57018992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57018992Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:22:27 +0000Matt BowerAt the end of the book of Genesis, we read that Jacob dies and his body is taken to the promised land in a grand procession. We also read that Joseph asked that his body be taken into the promised land as well. However, rather than being taken...2934hope,israel,jacob,josephfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-49-13-28-the-blessings-on-the-tribes-and-the-church-9-24-23-2-20-pm--56918963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56918963Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:10:59 +0000Matt BowerIn ths sermon we study the remaining blessings on the sons of Jacob. These blessings are very different, according to their faithfulness and their character. In this we can see the blessings of the church today as well.3578blessings,israel,twelvetribesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-49-1-12-consequences-of-sin-vs-the-tribe-of-judah-9-12-23-3-53-pm--56781735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56781735Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:14:02 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study Jacob's blessings at the end of his life to Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah. It is important to understand why the "blessings" to the first three didn't look like blessings. It is also imporant that we are able to identify...3429blessings,israel,jacob,judah,levi,reuben,simeonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-48-1-22-god-s-faithfulness-to-the-generations-9-3-23-11-43-am--56680797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56680797Mon, 04 Sep 2023 02:55:16 +0000Matt BowerIn Genesis 48 we study the blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh as well as why Jacob switched the blessings, the first and second born. Many people feel unqualified to speak into their children and their grandchildren. Jacob's faith overcame all of his...3261blessing,ephraim,israel,jacob,joseph,manassehfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-47-7-31-the-result-of-a-statist-economy-part-2--56607833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56607833Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:21:25 +0000Matt BowerThe Egyptians gave their money, their cattle, their land, and ultimatey their freedom for grain. As Christians we are strictly forbidden from doing such a thing.3328captial,christianamerica,egypt,joseph,socialismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-47-7-31-the-result-of-a-statist-economy-8-20-23-11-49-am--56528723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56528723Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:42:30 +0000Matt BowerJoseph formed a totalitarian economy in Egypt. Why did a godly man like Joseph do this? Public policy is a reflection of the morality of the people. A Pagan people who don't think generationally will ultimately end up with a messianic State.3328egypt,joseph,paganeconomicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-45-25-34-47-1-6-god-s-work-behind-the-scenes--56457340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56457340Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:54:12 +0000Matt BowerJoseph told his brothers to bring Jacob the family and all their posessions down to Egypt in order to escape the famine. God told Jacob that he would be with him and that he would make him a great nation in Egypt. the reason for this was to increase...3112egypt,goshen,israel,jacob,josephfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-45-1-24-joseph-and-the-grace-of-god-8-6-23-11-48-am--56405936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56405936Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:41:53 +0000Matt BowerJoseph was chosen by God in order to save his family. In this sermon we discuss the two definitions of grace, unmerited favor and divine enablement. While modern Christians understand unmerited favor, we need truly need to emphasis the responsibility...3273grace,israel,josephfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-44-1-34-the-complete-change-of-joseph-s-brothers--56315975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56315975Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:16:34 +0000Matt BowerWhen Joseph completed the pressure and the testing, it had its desired result. Judah, the spokesman for the family at last volunteered to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of his brothers, including the beloved brother Benjamin. The story of...2843covenant,josephfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-43-1-34-joseph-s-plan-to-bring-his-brothers-to-repentance-pt-2--56199557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56199557Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:44:28 +0000Matt BowerIn this chapter, we study Joseph's continuining pressure and testing on his brothers. The purpose of this is always redemptive, it is to get them to repent and to make sure their repentance is genuine. This is the way the chosen family of God...2887benjamin,covenant,joseph,judahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-42-1-38-joseph-s-plan-to-bring-his-brothers-to-repentance-1--56121851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56121851Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:26:33 +0000Matt BowerWhen Joseph's brothers came down to Egypt to buy grain during the famine, Joseph had a choice. Though they didn't recognize him, he did recognize them. He could have shown mercy to them and forgiven them. However, God dealt with Joseph for several...3111joseph,pressure,testingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-41-1-57-lessons-of-joseph-3-leadership--56043525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56043525Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:12:13 +0000Matt BowerJoseph had all the qualifications of a true leader, he was humble enough to hear the word of the Lord and bold enough to speak it.3713humility,joseph,leadership,pharoahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-39-20-40-23-lessons-of-joseph-2-humility--55995809

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55995809Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:26:35 +0000Matt BowerJoseph's lesson in prison was the lesson of humility. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by Potiphar's wife, and thrown into prison. What is more, adding insult to injury, Joseph had to serve two of the kings servants who were...

]]>3218humility,joseph,prisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-39-1-20-lessons-of-joseph-1-character--55124761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55124761Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:25:55 +0000Matt BowerThe story of Joseph is very familiar to us all. However, when we study his life for application to the church and the members, it comes to new life. The first lesson, that of character, gives us a glimps into how the church is to respond to temptations.3213joseph,potipharfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-38-1-30-the-story-of-judah-and-tamar--54502684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54502684Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:45:56 +0000Matt BowerGenesis 38 is a difficult Chapter to preach through. The story interupts the story of Joseph and picks up on the story of his brother Judah. As we study this section, it is important that we keep God's transcendent perspective in mind. God used...2799er,judah,onan,shelah,tamarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-37-18-36-a-sovereign-perspective-of-the-life-of-faithful-joseph--54265476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54265476Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:19:12 +0000Matt BowerWe can't understand the sufferings of life without a sovereign perspective. In this sermon we examine the betrayel of Joseph for God's purposes. The brothers did it to Joseph, the Hebrews did it to Jesus, we can expect the unfaithful in the church...3811gospel,joseph,sacrifice,sufferingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-37-1-18-introduction-to-joseph-s-purpose--54104591We can learn a lot from this as a faithful church, to those who are in the church that are unfaithful. The remnant must remain faithful, there will come a time of spiritual famine, the faithful church will have the word of God to feed those who had been unfaithful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54104591Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:29:05 +0000Matt BowerAs we begin studying the life of Joseph, we begin by introducing the purpose of Joseph's life. Israel and his sons were to carry on the promised seed, the seed of the New Testament church. The purpose of Joseph's life was to suffer at the hands of...We can learn a lot from this as a faithful church, to those who are in the church that are unfaithful. The remnant must remain faithful, there will come a time of spiritual famine, the faithful church will have the word of God to feed those who had been unfaithful.]]>3245faithfulchurch,joseph,spiritualfaminefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-35-16-29-and-ch-36-don-t-focus-on-life-s-problems--54030276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54030276Mon, 29 May 2023 11:29:05 +0000Matt BowerJacob had problems his whole life. When he was called to go back to the promised land, we would think that all Jacob's problems would have been over and he could reap God's blessings. However, on the journey back, his beloved Rachel died, his oldest...2968edom,esau,isaac,jacob,problemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-the-the-age-biblical-vs-woke-worldviews--53950944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53950944Sun, 21 May 2023 20:57:03 +0000Matt BowerIn this fourth sermon on the current spirit of the age, we look at the woke, or the neopagan worldview compared to the Biblical worldview. Although we have engaged in this battle for years, this last three years has revealed that, by in large, the...3337faithful,neopaganism,spiritoftheage,wokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-the-age-god-s-word-vs-empty-philosophies--53860754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53860754Sun, 14 May 2023 20:36:00 +0000Matt BowerAs we continue to examine the current spirit of the age, we examine Paul's warnings to the Colossians regarding empty philosophies. We are facing three philosophies combined to become neoPaganism. These philosophies are Marxism, Postmodernism, and...3603criticaltheory,marxism,neopaganism,postmodernism,wokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-the-age-and-a-biblical-worldview--53769600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53769600Sun, 07 May 2023 22:22:15 +0000Matt BowerIn this second episode, dealing with the spirit of the age, we examine the starting point for analyzing the zeitgeist. It has to be from a standpoint of the word of God. Everything is answered by the Word. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were...3748armorofgod,god'sword,spiritoftheage,zeitgeistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-the-age-a-biblical-introduction--53701301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53701301Mon, 01 May 2023 02:14:12 +0000Matt BowerIn the next few episodes, we are going to examine the concept of the spirit of the age. Every age has a driving spirit behind it, thats soul purpose is to usurp the word of God. We are to put on the full armor of God, utilizing the word of God in...3714biblicalresponse,spiritoftheage,zeitgeistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-35-1-15-maintaining-the-difference-between-the-church-and-the-world--53623185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53623185Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:20:14 +0000Matt BowerWhen Jacob was fearful of being killed by the surrounding pagans, God visited him and told him to go back to Bethel. When the pagan culture looks to overwhelm the church, we too are go go back to the word of God, get refreshed and renewed. The first...3881culturalmandate,dominion,jacob,repentance,revivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-34-1-31-the-disastrous-consequences-of-not-remaining-separate--53553950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53553950Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:59:31 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we deal with the topic of the rape of Dinah. Although it is a difficult passage to read, it's lessons are very clear, we need to understand the issues involved with the young people of the covenant get too close to the pagan culture....3381church,unintendedconsequences,wordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-essential-resurrection--53487469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53487469Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:29:18 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon on the resurrection, we study the power of the resurrection of Christ. Recently there have been those who are preaching the gospel without the resurrection, but this is futile, faithless, empty, powerless gospel. We are called the...2928fullgospel,gospel,poweroftheresurrectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-33-1-20-reconciliation-without-compromise--53423156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53423156Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:01:57 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the reconciliation between Jacob and Esau. Laban and Jacob could not reconcile but Jacob and Esau were able to. What was the difference between these two relationships? As covenant members of the church of Christ, it is...3925church,esau,jacob,seedoftheserpent,seedofthewoman,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-32-1-32-the-purpose-of-resistance-into-the-promised-land--53345787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53345787Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:45:03 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we look at Jacob's journey back to Canaan. There are two places of resistance he experiences on his journey: first, God resists him and second, is the resistance of Esau. As we encounter resistance in our own Christian walk, it is...4138esau,god,israel,jacob,prayer,wrestlingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-31-17-55-dealing-with-laban-declaring-a-mitzpah--53257443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53257443Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:07:34 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we deal with the issue of Laban's false accusations against Jacob, and Jacob's response. When a Laban refuses to admit his sin, then a rebuke is necessary. If no reconciliation can be made, then a Mizpah must be declared. This is an...3771jacob,laban,mizpahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-30-25-31-16-dealing-with-laban--53190392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53190392Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:25:27 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study the terms of the new agreement between Jacob and Laban and its outcome. God will bless the uprightness of His people. Laban's envy and unethical behavior against God's chosen is dealt with once the previous agreement is complete.3326jacob,labanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-29-1-30-30-1-21-the-covenant-vs-social-norms--53111264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53111264Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:54:32 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we compare the courtship of Isaac and Rebekah to the courtship of Jacob and Rachel. Without guidance in the covenant, a person will eventually begin to compromise with the social norms of the culture. This is where the problems begin.3884jacob,laban,leah,rachelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-27-41-46-28-1-22-genuine-vs-counterfeit-jacob-vs-esau--52878931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52878931Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:22:03 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we look at what Jacob's obedience to his father and his mother, and Esau's disobedience. However, Esau's envy governed his life, he couldn't help but be watchful of how his parents treated his brother and what they commanded him to...3624counterfeit,covenant,esau,genuine,jacobfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-27-1-41-dealing-with-an-esau--52788210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52788210Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:47:35 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the story of Isaac's blessing on Jacob rather than Esau. What were the motives behind Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob? These verses reveal the threat of the covenant line of promise coming to an end if Esau were to recieve...3041esau,inheritance,isaac,jacob,promise,rebekahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-26-12-33-dealing-with-envy-2-12-23-2-40-pm--52719331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52719331Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:30:18 +0000Matt BowerEnvy is a pagan sin that does not belong in the church. Unfortunately many of us have to deal with this sin, it is not a matter of if you have to deal with it, but when you have to deal with it. The story of Isaac and the Philistines gives us a...3692abimelech,envy,isaacfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-26-1-11-god-is-faithful-even-when-we-are-not--52645452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52645452Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:05 +0000Matt BowerWhen there was a famine in the land of Canaan, the Promised Land, Isaac chose to go to Egypt. Although God stopped him from completing his journey, Isaac still suffered from some of the consequences leaving the Promised Land. It is important that we...2976call,isaac,promisedland,rebekahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-25-19-34-the-struggle-for-the-birthright--52596521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52596521Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:48:45 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the difference between Esau and Jacob in how they viewed the birthright. One viewed with contempt, the other struggled to apprehend it. If we view this as our own birthright, being heirs and joint heirs of Jesus as members...3679birthright,esau,jacob,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-25-1-18-living-the-satisfied-life--52513860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52513860Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:21:38 +0000Matt BowerWhen Abraham died, scripture tells us that he lived a full life, or a satisfied life. What are the key elements to living a satified life when you have gone through so many challenges, testings, etc. Abraham gives us a distinct pattern for us to follow.3484abraham,death,willfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-24-1-67-the-value-of-rebekah-and-marriage--52449359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52449359Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:42:59 +0000Matt BowerThe courtship and marriage of Isaac and Rebekah sets a high standard for courtship relationships even today. Although every relationship is different, this story sets out a pattern that young people may follow for their marriage relationship. In...3695abraham,courtship,isaac,marriage,rebekahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-22-20-24-23-1-20-foreigners-in-the-promised-land-1-9-23-3-38-pm--52395947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52395947Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:46:47 +0000Matt BowerAbraham purchased a field and cave in Hebron in order to bury his wife Sarah. This is an important passage to us in the free foothold Abraham establishes in the Promised Land.2901abraham,promisedland,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-22-1-19-the-purpose-of-the-test-of-abraham--52329686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52329686Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:13:34 +0000Matt BowerAbraham's journey to the land of Moriah with Isaac gives us a clear understanding of the purposes of God's testing us. We are to identify with Christ, and with His resurrected power. The parallels between Christ's crucifiction and the planned...3086abraham,isaac,jesus,moriah,resurrectionpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-21-1-34-separation-and-salvation--52221782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52221782Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:08:14 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the birth of Isaac, the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael and the covenant with Abimelech. We have much to learn about the grace of God, His tender mercies that are everlasting.3442abraham,covenant,hagar,isaac,ishmaelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-20-1-18-abraham-and-abimelech--52101110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52101110Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:52:00 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine Abraham and Sarah traveling South. They are carrying the promised seed in a pagan land. The seed is in peril once again when Abimelech takes Sarah for his wife, but God warned Abiblimech in a dread that he would be a dead...2977abimelech,abraham,restitution,witnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-19-1-38-the-cost-of-the-love-of-the-world--52045534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52045534Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:53:04 +0000Matt BowerThe story of Lot gives us an understanding of what the cost of loving the world would be. Lot lingered in Sodom, he was forced to leave by the hand of the angels, his wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, and his daughters conceived two...3640faith,lot,loveoftheworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-18-9-33-understanding-god-s-ways-praying-in-god-s-word--51967251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51967251Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:16:47 +0000Matt BowerUnderstanding God's ways gives the Christian great insight into the consequences of man's actions. When God told Abraham that He would destroy Sodom, Abraham appealed to God based on the righteous that may have still been in Sodom. Abraham knew...3537abraham,godsway,godswill,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-18-1-8-19-1-11-biblical-vs-un-biblical-hospitality--51891765In this sermon, we examine the differences between the laws of Christian hospitality and that of a wicked society's hospitality. This is important for us as we deal increasingly with a wicked and perverse generation. If we want to turn the culture back to God, we have to have a biblical response to the righteous as well as the unrighteous.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51891765Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:16:44 +0000Matt BowerAbraham and Lot both had visits from angels, the reception these angels received were very different. The Bible has laws of hospitality, which are very important for us to understand today. The laws of hospitality were obeyed by both Abraham and...In this sermon, we examine the differences between the laws of Christian hospitality and that of a wicked society's hospitality. This is important for us as we deal increasingly with a wicked and perverse generation. If we want to turn the culture back to God, we have to have a biblical response to the righteous as well as the unrighteous.]]>2788abraham,biblicalhospitality,lot,sodomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-17-15-27-expanding-the-covenant--51760119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51760119Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:46:01 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the expansion of the covenant with Abraham. Abraham and Sarah seemed to be satisfied with Ishmael as the promised seed; however, God expanded their vision to give them Isaac. When a person enters the covenant that God...2919abraham,covenant,isaac,ishamel,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-17-7-14-the-generational-covenant--51674845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51674845Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:39:07 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study God's covenant with the generations. If we aren't thinking generationally, we are not thinking covenantally. Single generation thinking is a "starting over" process with each succeeding generation. Thinking generationally,...3169abraham,generationalthinking,genesis17,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-17-1-8-god-s-word-vs-man-s-word--51594030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51594030Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:37:43 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the differences between the word of God and the word of man. God spoke once again to Abraham when Ishmael was 13 years old. It had been a long time between God's revealed word. God's word has some very important...2571abraham,covenant,wordofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-16-1-16-god-s-will-god-s-way--51530342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51530342Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:01:20 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we look at Sarah's desire to get the promised seed through unbiblical means. Whenever we attempt to attain God's will through unbiblical ways it ruins relationships, first with God and then with one another. Many times people want to...3213abram,god'sway,hagar,promise,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-15-7-18-sign-of-the-covenant--51447215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51447215Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:06:11 +0000Matt BowerIn Genesis 15, Abraham was given two promises, he was promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars of the sky and he was promised a land that they would inhabit. Abraham wanted assurances from God that this would take place, God...2365abraham,covenant,faith,sacramentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-15-1-6-justification-by-faith--51224633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51224633Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:45:37 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we take a closer look at Genesis 15:6 "And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness." This is one of the most important scriptures to our understanding of our salvation. The imputation of righteousness to...3529imputation,justificationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-14-17-24-melchizedek-vs-king-of-sodom--51152378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51152378Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:52:42 +0000Matt BowerAfter Abraham came back from victory and retrieved his nephew Lot, the king of Sodom came to greet him, but then so did Melchizedek. Melchizedek, a reflection of Jesus, gave Abraham communion and a blessing. Abraham in return gave Melchizedek a...2769abraham,godsway,kingofsodom,mansway,melchizedekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-14-1-16-the-connection-between-sin-and-tyranny--51066373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51066373Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:42:12 +0000Matt BowerWhen Lot, his family, and all his goods were taken captive during a rebellion, Abraham went and got him back. Significantly, Abraham's trained men also routed the armies of the tyrant who took him. Lot's choice to live in a place that compromised...3937abraham,genesis,lot,morality,tyrannyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-13-1-18-cannot-gain-the-promise-without-christ--50999498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50999498Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:26:07 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the separation of Lot from Abraham. Lot was given the choice of land, he chose the plains of Sodom, there the men were exceedingly wicked. Lot lacked discernment in his choice. He desired the promised land without Christ....2788abraham,covenant,lot,separation,sodomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-12-4-20-abraham-and-the-purpose-of-problems--50919847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50919847Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:41:43 +0000Matt BowerIn Genesis Chapter 12 we read that Abraham was given some amazing promises by God. As soon as Abraham got to the promised land in order to receive those promises, he ran into problems. In this sermon we discuss those problems, their purposes and how...3262abraham,faith,problems,promises,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-12-1-3-the-promises-of-abraham-and-us--50852333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50852333Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:41:55 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study God's promises to Abraham and see just how they are also God's promises to the spiritual sons and daughters of Abraham (Galatians 3). These promises take faith, faith in Christ and faith that God will fulfill them. As...3307abraham,christianvictory,promisesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-12-1-4a-the-call-of-abraham-the-call-of-every-christian--50776690This first sermon on the story of Abraham examines the call of God on His life. He did not choose God, God chose him. Likewise, when God has a call on the Christian's life it is the same scenario. God calls, we respond. Knowing that God has a call on our lives and it is not our "choice", then we also know that the trials and testings of the faith we go through are to strengthen that faith and it will see us through.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50776690Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:29:46 +0000Matt BowerSince the Christian has been grafted into the people of God (Galatians 3), we can receive the promises to Abraham as our promises to us as well. This also means that what Abraham went through, we can fully expect to go through like-trials and...This first sermon on the story of Abraham examines the call of God on His life. He did not choose God, God chose him. Likewise, when God has a call on the Christian's life it is the same scenario. God calls, we respond. Knowing that God has a call on our lives and it is not our "choice", then we also know that the trials and testings of the faith we go through are to strengthen that faith and it will see us through.]]>3875abraham,calling,faith,testingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-10-8-12-11-1-9-the-tower-of-babel-man-s-centralized-dream--50726826Man is still attempts to centralize authority, resulting in the tyranny by the few and the slavery of the many. But just like the story of Babel, God's will shall be accomplished, God will come down and scatter man from his unified dream. God's government for man is a decentralized government, it is localism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50726826Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:39:01 +0000Matt BowerSince the Fall of man in the Garden, man has always had a dream of being like God, determining for himself good and evil. In man's rebellion, the descendants of Nimrod attempted just that in the building of the Tower of Babel. They rebelled against...Man is still attempts to centralize authority, resulting in the tyranny by the few and the slavery of the many. But just like the story of Babel, God's will shall be accomplished, God will come down and scatter man from his unified dream. God's government for man is a decentralized government, it is localism.]]>2751babel,centralization,decentralization,nimrod,statism,tyrannyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-9-18-28-the-curse-of-slavery-contempt-for-authority--50613116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50613116Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:32:30 +0000Matt BowerGod instituted slavery as a consequence for those who had contempt for authority. Ham exposed the nakedness of his father, Noah, to his brothers. His mocking and scorning revealed the contempt he had for biblical authority. Noah cursed Ham's...3144canaan,ham,noah,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-8-20-9-17-a-new-civilization--50612844But God also instituted three things to help man take dominion over the earth. First was family, then dominion over nature, and lastly civil government. Noah and his family had everything they needed to be fruitful, multiply and subdue the earth for the glory of God.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50612844Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:06:46 +0000Matt BowerOnce Noah and his family came out of the Ark they had the daunting task of building a new civilization. The first thing Noah did when he came off the ark was to build an altar and sacrifice one of each of the clean animals. This pleased the Lord and...But God also instituted three things to help man take dominion over the earth. First was family, then dominion over nature, and lastly civil government. Noah and his family had everything they needed to be fruitful, multiply and subdue the earth for the glory of God.]]>2946flood,godspromise,noah,offeringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-8-1-20-the-purpose-of-the-ark-and-what-is-next--50459619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50459619Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:29:56 +0000Matt BowerThe story of Noah's ark is much like the story of our salvation in Christ. Once saved from destruction, it is our task to learn what God's way is to rebuild everything according to His word. Noah had to start from scratch, we too, need to come out...3251ark,christianculture,noah,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-7-1-24-the-faith-of-noah--50382837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50382837Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:28:04 +0000Matt BowerIn Genesis Chapter 7 we read of Noah and his family getting into the ark. There are several aspects of Noah's faith that we read in this chapter. He heard the word of God and he acted on it, all by faith. Noah applied his faith and God was pleased...4095ark,faith,flood,noah,preparation,sealedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-6-13-22-what-we-are-to-do-before-judgement--50266113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50266113Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:33:13 +0000Matt BowerIn Genesis 6 we read that Noah had detailed instructions as to how he was to build the ark. In verse 22 we read that Noah did all that God commanded him. Noah couldn't get creative with the ark, there were very specific things that had to be done in...3716blessed,christianity,noahsark,righteousnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-6-5-13-results-of-mixing-the-seed--50186248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50186248Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:31:26 +0000Matt BowerBefore the flood, we read about the results of mixing of the godly seed of Seth and the ungodly seed of Cain. The hybrid seed grew, matured and resulted in the totally depraved mind of man with his thoughts continually on sin. While the righteous...2788judgment,mixingtheseed,noahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-4-11-26-two-seeds-part-2--50108003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50108003Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:01:51 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the line of Cain to Lamech. The line of Cain (the seed of the serpent) is out to kill, steal, and destroy the line of the promise, Seth.2875abel,cain,christianity,generations,lamech,seeds,sethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-5-1-5-23-24-32-6-1-4-the-mixing-of-the-seed--50107760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50107760Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:04:40 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we continue to examine the two seeds, the seed of the serpent (through Cain) and the seed of the Promise (through Seth). the seed of the serpent seeks only to destroy the seed of the woman. We see the results of these two lines in...2855adam,cain,christianity,compromise,seeds,sethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-4-1-10-the-two-seeds--49901405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49901405Mon, 23 May 2022 05:44:48 +0000Matt BowerWhen God cursed the serpent in the garden, He proclaimed that their would be enmity between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. The result is a prolonged war between these two seeds. The story of Cain and Abel gives us a glimpse of...3046cainandabel,christianity,genesis4,seedsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-3-16-24-god-s-grace-and-mercy--49804768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49804768Sun, 15 May 2022 20:05:39 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine curse God declared on Adam and Eve and that they were expelled from the garden. God in His mercy and His grace did blessed them even while He declared the curse on them. Once He drove them out of the garden, man in His...2781atonement,christianity,guilt,guiltmanipulation,justification,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-3-7-15-the-fall-and-the-gospel--49736457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49736457Tue, 10 May 2022 05:09:29 +0000Matt BowerGod cursed the serpent, Satan telling him that although he would bruise the heal of the woman's seed, the woman's Seed would crush his head. This is the first gospel message in the Bible. We see that Jesus did crush the serpents head at the cross....3780crushsatanshead,curse,fall,gardenofeden,victoryofthecrossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-3-1-7-the-temptation--49624494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49624494Mon, 02 May 2022 13:40:50 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study the temptation of Eve, the responsibility of Adam, and the work of the Second Adam granting access to the Tree of Life once again. None of this was a surprise to our sovereign God, in fact without sin entering the world, we...3002adam,eve,grace,sin,temptation,treeoflifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-2-18-25-in-christ-naked-and-unashamed--49542181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49542181Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:06:03 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine the the creation of Eve from Adam's rib and the joining of the too in marriage. In their state of innocence they were naked and unashamed. This means that they were exposed in everything but had no sin or guilt. Today,...2873adamandeve,christianity,manandwife,marriagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-2-8-17-god-s-garden-man-s-placement--49468444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49468444Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:35:26 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we explore Adam's task to "dress and keep the Garden". These two words have significant meaning throughout scripture. It means that Adam was to work and to protect. This was the paradise that God placed Adam in. Far from our...3046christianity,gardenofeden,paradise,protect,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-2-4-7-the-image-of-man-and-integrity--49393841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49393841Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:17:25 +0000Matt BowerThose who rebel against God's created order still demand to be respected, still demand "integrity" as a human being. In this sermon we study the meaning of integrity as it relates to the meaning of being created in the image of God, and re-created in...3167christianity,imageofgod,integrityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-1-20-2-3-god-created-order-and-purpose--493166052 Corinthians 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49316605Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:36:36 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine elements of God's original order and purpose for His creation. We also study some of man's humanistic attempts to re-define and re-purpose God's created order. Humanistic man, in his rebellion against God desires to...2 Corinthians 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…]]>3361christianity,creationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-1-1-19-in-the-beginning--49219746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49219746Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:59:37 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the Genesis story of creation. In this day and age, we have philosopher kings who are demanding we abide by their alternate version of reality, their imagination, twisting God's reality, remaking the world according to the...2402alternativecreation,christianity,creation,evolutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-crisis-pt-5--49126022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49126022Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:40:17 +0000Matt BowerThis is the final sermon in the "Government in Crisis" series. In this sermon, we look at what we need to do now. Repent, Rebuild and Reload.3132americanhistory,faith,rebuild,repentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-crisis-pt-4--49072154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49072154Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:42:31 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the preaching that needs to come from the pulpits today. The "preaching one" is one who has been called by God and sent to preach His word. There are many usurpers today, that call and appoint themselves as preachers....3797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-government-crisis-pt-3--48987894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48987894Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:27:31 +0000Matt BowerIn this third installment, we examine the just powers that belong to the civil sphere. The scripture allows the civil sphere very limited powers: The power to protect the godliness of the nation, the power of the sword and the power to tax.3560civilgovernment,scripture,taxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-government-crisis-pt-2--48914910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48914910Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:48:16 +0000Matt BowerThis is the second sermon in the series "The Crisis of Government". First sermon we examined the creation of the civil sphere. In this sermon we study the purpose of the civil sphere. What is the purpose? What happens when the civil government...2824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-government-crisis-part-1--48825096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48825096Tue, 22 Feb 2022 04:20:12 +0000Matt BowerGod created the civil government, which is simply one government among many. We need to understand the purpose and the powers of that sphere of government once again. Man's law have only caused division and strife in the United States. We need...3374christian,civil,governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-6-16-18-purpose-of-persecution--48733789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48733789Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:54:31 +0000Matt BowerIn Paul's concluding comments to the Galatians, one of the gems we get out of this is the purpose of persecution. This is something Christians in the West are going to experience more and more, we need to understand its purpose, and what to do in the...3056christianpersecution,galatiansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-6-11-15-a-new-creation--48629532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48629532Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:28:26 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the reasons why the Judaizers desired the new Galatian Christians to be circumcised. They desired a religion of the flesh, simply an outward expression rather than an internal heart change. They also desired to escape...2739circumcision,conversion,covid,galatians,motivesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galations-6-7-10-sowing-and-reaping--48531023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48531023Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:16:12 +0000Matt BowerThe Biblical concept of sowing and reaping has been overlooked for a number of years in the church world. Sinful man desires to sow one thing and reap something else entirely. This is not God's way, if we desire to reap, we must sow. This message...3447galatians6,reaping,sowingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-6-6-financing-the-ministry--48430220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48430220Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:41:59 +0000Matt BowerGalatians 6:6 is one of those scriptures that pastors don't necessarily like to share on. It seems self-serving for a pastor to preach on getting paid. However, if we look into other scriptures, we are able to see how much the New Testament deals...4118ministryfinancing,pastoralpay,teachingtheword,tithefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-26-6-5-living-and-walking-by-the-spirit--48238199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48238199Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:32:02 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we examine what it means to walk in the Spirit. Paul begins with a negative example, do not be conceited, provoking or envious, but then goes on to describe what the church should look like. This includes, but is not limited to...3714bearingburdens,church,galatiansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-16-25-flesh-vs-the-spirit--48150804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48150804Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:58:43 +0000Matt BowerEvery Christian battles the fallen nature, the flesh, but we do have the victory through the Spirit. No one said it would be easy, it is a life-long death to the flesh in order that we may remain free in Christ. This study examines what this means...3224faith,flesh,fruitofthespirit,spirit,worksofthefleshfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-13-15-living-as-we-should-not-as-we-please--47998693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47998693Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:46:29 +0000Matt BowerIn the episode we examine the power of the freedom given to the Christian in order to dominate the flesh through the Holy Spirit. The scripture is very clear on this point, pre-Christian we are dominated by our sins, our flesh, but after our...3300empowerment,flesh,galatians,grace,holyspirit,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-7-12-hindered-from-obedience--47926935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47926935Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:02:45 +0000Matt BowerIn this Sermon, we examine how people in the church hinder believers from obeying the truth. These troublesome people need to be dealt with quickly and effectively before they are able to contaminate the entire body.2678christ,christian,cross,galatians,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-1-6-true-gospel-of-freedom-grace-and-love--47800748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47800748Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:09:42 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we study the connection between the freedom Christ gives us and the responsibility we have to maintain that freedom. There is a clear connection between faith, freedom, grace, and love. Understanding this connection allows us to live...4116freedom,galatians,grace,law,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-4-21-31-seek-first--47705459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47705459Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:08:41 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the allegory Paul uses with the children of Abraham. Instead of identifying as the sons of the free woman (Sarah), Paul likens the Judaizers to the sons of the slave woman (Hagar). He continues to compare the law, Sinai,...2414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-4-12-20-immature-slaves-vs-mature-sons--47591143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47591143Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:16:21 +0000Matt BowerThe Galatian Christians were called to be sons and heirs in Christ. Instead of choosing the freedoms found in Christ, they turned back quickly to the bondage of the way of the world by listening to the Judaizers. This temptation is still with...3193faith,heirs,immature,mature,slave,sonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-4-1-11-the-pull-of-the-elements-of-the-world--47505524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47505524Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:00:45 +0000Matt BowerJust as the children of Israel were freed from the Egyptians and had to come under the laws of Moses, so too does the Christian come under the laws of Christ after being free from the slavery of sin. Freedom requires responsibility. The Hebrews only...3652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-3-15-29-the-continuity-of-the-promise--47380492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380492Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:48:46 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine a real issue that many Christians have with the Bible. What do we do with the Abrahamic Promise, the Mosaic Covenant, and the New Covenant through the work of Jesus? Is any one apposed to the other? Or is there continuity...3570abraham,christianity,covenant,grace,law,promisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-3-1-14-consistency-of-the-gospel--47259750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47259750Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:46:11 +0000Matt BowerIn Galatians Chapter 3, Paul relates the consistency of the Gospel from the Old to the New Testament. Even Abraham wasn't saved by works, but by faith. It is a severe indictment upon those who attempt to add to the scripture, we are justified by...3133abrahamjustified,justificationbyfaith,oldtestamentgospelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-2-15-21-the-believers-relationship-to-the-law--47145361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47145361Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:20:01 +0000Matt BowerWhen we have difficulty understanding certain passages of Scripture, many times it is due to our misunderstanding of other portions of Scripture. When we learn to think of a passage with a wrong interpretation, it clouds our ability to understand...3328believerandthelaw,biblicallaw,christianity,galatians,libertyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-2-15-16-justification-by-faith--47030738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47030738Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:03:32 +0000Matt BowerJustification by faith is a theological concept that has either been ignored or misapplied by many preachers and teachers lately. This word and its concept is explained through scripture and it must be re-taught from the pulpits again. If it is not,...2524justificationbyfaith,merit,salvationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-2-1-14-god-s-word-vs-social-pressure--46930314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46930314Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:02:05 +0000Matt BowerPaul confronted Peter for bowing down to social pressure rather than adhering to the revelation of the word of God. This podcast explores this and more.3312circumcision,paul,peter,pressurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-1-11-24-not-the-gospel-of-man--46819870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46819870Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:53:32 +0000Matt BowerIn our continued study of the book of Galatians, we further look at the issue of protecting the gospel. Paul defended his authority and that he received the gospel of Jesus by Jesus Himself. We too have to defend the gospel from those who would want...2970defendingthefaith,faith,galatiansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-1-6-10-responsibility-to-god-and-his-word--46709864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46709864Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:06:37 +0000Matt BowerPaul was very concerned with the Galatians being so quick to turn away from the Faith. Many of Paul's concerns are happening again to us in this very day and age. Paul was uncompromising and intolerant when it came to the true gospel. What do we...2634galtians,intolerance,tolerance,truewordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-1-1-5-preaching-the-authoritative-gospel--46643176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46643176Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:57:16 +0000Matt BowerPaul wrote to the Galatians because there was false teaching that was turning them away from the true gospel. Paul found that he had to defend his authority as an apostle, but then quickly reminded them of the gospel that they received. This is as...2374apostlepaul,biblicalauthority,galatians,truegospelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ministerial-role-of-civil-government--46501361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46501361Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:23:49 +0000Matt BowerChristians should view civil government as a ministry of God. In this podcast we examine how this ministerial role is different than man's legislative role. While God's form of civil government is limited, with separation of powers, and checks and...2854americangovernment,civilgovernment,goodgovernmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guilt-atonement-and-the-counterfeit-faith--46404882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46404882Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:16:43 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine some of the issues of our day. The main issue is sin, but just as Adam and Even attempted to cover their own sin with fig leaves, so too does unredeemed man attempt to cover his own. There must be atonement for the sin and...2747atonement,godsway,guilt,mansway,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sin-guilt-and-government--46299645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46299645Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:07:07 +0000Matt BowerWhen man sinned in the Garden, he became guilty of breaking the law of God. He is a sinner. The only way to get rid of sin and guilt is through the blood of Jesus. Sinful man however, attempts to rid himself of sin and guilt through other means.3392government,guilt,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-8-mt-5-10-12-blessed-are-the-persecuted--46223647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46223647Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:12:31 +0000Matt BowerThis is the final sermon on the Beatitudes. In this episode, we examine the most mature state of Christ's teaching in this list: one who is able to endure persecution for the sake of Jesus' name. Those who endure to the end, will be blessed, but it...2973beatitudes,blessed,matthew5,persecutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-7-mt-5-9-blessed-are-the-peacemakers-for-they-shall-be-called-sons-of-god--46115805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46115805Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:49:46 +0000Matt Bower“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” Peacemakers are called to enforce the victory of the cross. Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the total destruction of the enemy.2947beatitudes,defeatedenemy,peacemakers,victoryofthecrossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-6-mt-5-8-blessed-are-the-pure-in-heart-for-they-shall-see-god--46115460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46115460Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:42 +0000Matt BowerThe imagery revealed in this text is that of the high priest going into the Holy of Holies. He had to be cleansed of his own sins and the sins of the people. This is the only way he could go into the presence of God. We too must be cleansed by the...3108beatitudes,holyofholies,pureinheartfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-5-mt-5-7-the-merciful-shall-obtain-mercy--45937352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45937352Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:17:49 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the biblical concept of mercy versus the humanistic concept resulting in unsanctified mercy. How can we show mercy and obtain mercy without subsidizing evil?2777beatitudes,christianity,mercyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-4-mt-5-6-those-who-hunger-and-thirst-for-righteousness-will-be-satisfied--45851932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45851932Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:40:28 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine what hungering and thirsting after righteousness means as well as what it means to be satisfied. We compare and contrast true righteousness with self-righteousness, unfortunately many in the church today confuse the two. We...3476beatitudes,christianity,righteousness,selfrighteousnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-3-mt-5-5-the-meek-shall-inherit-the-earth--45760159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45760159Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:58:17 +0000Matt BowerThere is a difference between being meek and being weak. A meek person is the most dangerous person to the enemies of God. Jesus was meek, yet He drove the moneychangers out of the temple with a whip. Moses was the most meek person on earth during...2522beatitudes,meek,meekwarriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-2-mt-5-4-those-that-mourn-shall-be-comforted--45759940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45759940Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:32:15 +0000Matt BowerAfter recognizing your totally depraved condition before God (poor in spirit), then comes the process of mourning. This mourning is mourning over our sin, and sinfulness. It brings about repentance and comfort.2374beatitudes,mourningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-christian-s-civic-responsibility--45639497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45639497Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:31 +0000Matt BowerScripture has a lot to say about the believer's civic responsibility. In this sermon, we examine 5 duties every Christian must do in order to keep the civil government accountable to the Christian form of government we have.2858christian,citizen,duties,governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatitudes-1-mt-5-1-3-the-christian-life--45481352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45481352Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:26:19 +0000Matt BowerIn this new series, we are going to examine the beatitudes. These are progressive character sketches of Jesus Himself. This first one, poor in spirit, gives us the beginning point of the Christian life. Only by coming to Christ entirely empty,...2964beatitudes,christiancharacter,poorinspirit,sermononthemountfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poisoning-the-community-well--45405487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45405487Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:27:44 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we talk about what happens in a church community when God's word comes in doubt, either from the pulpit or the people. Unless the community well is from the source, Jesus Christ and His word alone, then everything becomes suspect.2866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-13-15-31-jurisdictional-authority--45405072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45405072Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:35:07 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah had to deal with the pagans that desired to trade with the Hebrews, but they wanted to trade on the Sabbath. Nehemiah gave clear jurisdictional guidelines to the pagans and Hebrews both. This is an excellent study in Nehemiah chapter 13, of...2561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-13-1-14-building-without-compromise--45404958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404958Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:26:00 +0000Matt BowerGod calls us all to build His kingdom in His way, the building process of the Christian Faith must be without compromise. Nehemiah 13:1-14 gives us a good understanding of what Nehemiah had to deal with, and his unwillingness to compromise the faith.3065faith,nehemiah13,nocompromisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-12-the-imporance-of-celebration--45404607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404607Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:02:41 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah Chapter 12 gives us good reason to celebrate, in fact Christians today have more to celebrate than anyone else.2833celebrate,christianity,nehemiah12,waterintowinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-11-don-t-be-a-nimrod--45404531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404531Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:53:32 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine the difference between building the city of God (Jerusalem) and building the city of man (Babel). If you read Chapter 11 of Nehemiah, you will come to realize why we are not be a Nimrod3240christianity,nehemiah11,nimrodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-10-unifiers-of-the-faith--454043092. Engage the enemy in a coordinated way versus fighting with one another.
3. Defend the faith together versus defending ourselves.
4. Build a lasting legacy for the generations to come versus expending our godly heritage on ourselves.
5.  2 Peter 1:5-7 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404309Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:31:10 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah Chapter 10 gives us a few unifiers of the covenant faith. In examining this chapter1. Spread a unified message versus a competing message we will be able to... 2. Engage the enemy in a coordinated way versus fighting with one another. 3....2. Engage the enemy in a coordinated way versus fighting with one another.
3. Defend the faith together versus defending ourselves.
4. Build a lasting legacy for the generations to come versus expending our godly heritage on ourselves.
5.  2 Peter 1:5-7 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.]]>3398christianity,nehemiah10,nonnegotiablesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-9-generational-iniquities-versus-generational-virtue--45404081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404081Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:18:04 +0000Matt BowerA repentant nation demands God's word from the pulpit. It demands to be poured into so that National Virtue is poured out to the next generation.3399christianity,nationalvirtue,nehemiah9falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-8-educated-in-the-word--44634691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44634691Tue, 04 May 2021 23:57:04 +0000Matt BowerIn this chapter, the people desire to have the word of God read to them. This is the nature of revival, the people desire the Word (the Word made flesh is Jesus). When a people desire God and His righteousness, of their own volition, and begin to...2924chapter8,nehemiah,revival,wordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-7-belonging--44634292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44634292Tue, 04 May 2021 23:22:16 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah only allowed people who could prove their genealogy come in to Jerusalem to live. This is important. Had everyone been allowed in, then there would have inevitably been issues with problematics. Instead of worshiping God in Spirit and in...2637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-6-the-demand-to-appease--44630703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44630703Tue, 04 May 2021 19:14:33 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah had a lot of pressure placed on him to appease the enemy. This pressure also came from those who he didn't consider enemies, but for the sake of getting along, also asked him to give in. Many churches have also been in this position. The...2817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-ch-5-dealing-with-infighting--44630295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44630295Tue, 04 May 2021 18:59:03 +0000Matt BowerUnfortunately, Nehemiah not only had to deal with outside threats, but he also had to deal with threats within Jerusalem. The church today has to deal with many issues inside the church itself, rarely being able to engage the real enemy that are...3332christianity,issues,nehemiahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resurrection-gods-plan-for-victory--44206305The Resurrection was and is God's plan for victory, without the faith in this, the faith is futile. 1 Cor. 15:17, “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44206305Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:32:01 +0000Matt BowerIn this Resurrection Sunday message, we examine the implications of the belief in the resurrection of Jesus. In a recent article, 23% of Christians do not believe in the resurrection of Jesus. However, without this belief are they really Christian...The Resurrection was and is God's plan for victory, without the faith in this, the faith is futile. 1 Cor. 15:17, “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!”]]>2274christianity,essential,resurrection,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-4-balancing-and-guarding-the-work--44124599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44124599Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:27:20 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the issues surrounding the building of the wall. As the Hebrews were being attacked outside the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah came up with plans and strategies to thwart the designs of the enemy. They all came together and...4066chapter4,christianity,defend,nehemiah,rebuildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-3-some-principles-of-rebuilding-3-21-21-12-55-pm--44027149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027149Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:17:21 +0000Matt BowerIn this podcast, we examine the principles of rebuilding the walls through the the 3rd chapter of Nehemiah. In addition, we also examine the gates of Jerusalem that needed to be rebuilt, and how they relate to the church today. We need to rebuild...3344church,gates,rebuild,wallsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-2-rebuilding-through-authority-3-15-21-11-09-am--44026830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44026830Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:42:28 +0000Matt BowerNehemiah didn't go to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls without obtaining God's ordained authority to do so. There were several prerequisites that Nehemiah had before he went. When he was finally able to go, he was going with power and authority under...3417authority,church,nehemiah,rebuildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehemiah-1-repent-and-reload--44020067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44020067Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:44:36 +0000Matt BowerIn this study, we are going to examine the book of Nehemiah, understand what was going on at the time, then apply it to our current situation in the church today. It has become painfully clear that many churches, ministers, and denominations have...3399christianity,jerusalem,nehemiah,rebuilding,wallsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-16-postmodernism-and-church-v-kingdom--43721110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43721110Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:36:15 +0000Matt BowerIn this podcast we study the defining elements of the Postmodern culture and what the scripture has to say about it. The second part of the podcast discusses some of the characteristics of focusing on the Kingdom of God versus being focused on the...3779christianity,church,kingdom,postmodernismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-both-and-with-form-and-power--43584915We must come under the sovereignty of God in spirit and in truth. We must come under and function under the authority of the covenant with authority and liberty of conscience. We must come under God’s ethical standards of the covenant with the law and grace. We must come under the sanctions of the covenant in justice and mercy. And we must come under the continuity of the covenant through works and faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43584915Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:14:12 +0000Matt BowerMany Christians have difficulty thinking in a "Both/And" manner. In this lesson we examine the 5 aspects of covenant through the "Both/And" principle rather than the damaging "Either/or" principle. We must come under the sovereignty of God in...We must come under the sovereignty of God in spirit and in truth. We must come under and function under the authority of the covenant with authority and liberty of conscience. We must come under God’s ethical standards of the covenant with the law and grace. We must come under the sanctions of the covenant in justice and mercy. And we must come under the continuity of the covenant through works and faith.]]>3046bothand,christianity,covenant,kingdom,principlesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-14-philosophy-statement-example-dance--43532401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43532401Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:34:05 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon we examine an example of a philosophy statement. I spend a lot of time on the philosophy, answering the question "why?" and a short period of time touching on the "what?" and the "how?". This example is on the philosophy of Dance that...3158christianity,dance,philosophystatementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-13-kingdom-integrity-in-a-babylonian-culture--43352036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43352036Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:02:02 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we touch on the "why", the "what", and the "how" to the building of a culture within a culture. Our contemporary culture looks more and more like Babylon. We are in desperate need of pulling the kingdom tools together in order to...3722babylon,christianity,culture,integrity,kingdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-12-changing-the-culture--43233998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43233998Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:08:01 +0000Matt BowerIt has been said that we live in a post-Christian society. Although we have seen our ethics and morals deteriorate through the last 100 years, I would encourage everyone to believe that we are not at the end of a Christian era, but we are at the...3355christianculture,counterculture,subculture,victoriousfaithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duty-of-the-church--43115807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43115807Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:55:27 +0000Matt BowerAs the church goes, so goes the nation. This podcast explains, through the scriptures, what that exactly means.3542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enforcing-the-victory-of-the-cross--42993909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42993909Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:14:15 +0000Matt BowerIn this Podcast we discuss some of the failures of the church and the pulpit in light of recent events. This is a reminder of who the church is and what it is to be doing. At the cross, Jesus proclaimed that "It is finished." This is definitive,...3994christianity,crossofchrist,faith,hope,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-11-continuity--42885580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42885580Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:53:32 +0000Matt BowerIn this Podcast, we examine the fifth aspect of covenant, that of continuity. This aspect requires a proper perspective of the previous four: sovereignty, authority, ethics and sanctions. Without the proper application of these, there can be no...2711absalom,christianity,continuity,covenant,discontinuityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-10-sanctions--42830295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42830295Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:45:32 +0000Matt BowerThe fourth aspect of the covenant, sanctions, is one of the most difficult to understand for modern Christians. This is something that has not been taught on a regular basis from the pulpit, so its application is confusing. There are positive and...3723blessings,christianity,covenant,cursings,sanctionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-8-authority--42723878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42723878Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:47:39 +0000Matt BowerAuthority is the second aspect of the covenant. Unless and until a person accepts the sovereignty of God in their lives, then authority will always be an issue. The ultimate authority for man rests in God and His Word to us.4494authority,christianity,covenantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-9-ethics-of-love--42724088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42724088Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:46:48 +0000Matt BowerThe third aspect of covenant is ethics. Scripture is clear that the driving force of God's ethics is love. This has been misunderstood and misapplied as it has been separated from law. But it is impossible to have ethics without law. This lesson...3743christianity,covenant,ethics,law,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-7-sovereignty--42723357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42723357Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:52:23 +0000Matt BowerThe first aspect of covenant is the sovereignty of God. If God is not sovereign in the life of any person, then something else will take the place of God. The remaining aspects of the covenant will be mis-aligned, they will deny God's...3997christianity,covenant,sovereigntyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-6-patterns-of-the-covenant--42419309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42419309Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:20 +0000Matt BowerThere are 5 aspects to the covenant, in the Old and New Testaments. This pattern is seen throughout scripture: Sovereignty, Authority, Ethics, Sanctions, and Continuity. In this lesson, we see examine these as expressed in the Lord's Prayer and the...2826christianity,covenant,greatcommission,lordsprayerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-5-prophet-priest-king-ambassador--42261535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42261535Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:04:38 +0000Matt BowerEvery believer is called to function in three offices, that of the prophet, priest and king. Each has their own function which cooperates with the other two. In order to be well-rounded in the kingdom, it is important to understand these offices and...3658christianity,faith,king,kingdom,priest,prophetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-4-the-ekklesia-in-power-and-authority--42124455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42124455Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:07:38 +0000Matt BowerIn this lesson, we examine the definition of the church and its application. There is a reason why we have 305 million Christians in the United States and yet the church seems to be so powerless. Rather than a social club, the church is to be those...3462authority,christianity,church,ekklesia,government,lawspheres,powerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-3-our-citizenship--42003120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42003120Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:44:38 +0000Matt BowerAt the point of our conversion, we make a citizenship transfer from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of His marvelous light. Kingdom signifies "government", so we transfer our sovereign, authority, ethics, sanctions and our continuity from...3518authority,christianethics,government,kindomcitizenship,unequallyyokedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-lesson-2-the-pattern-of-our-thinking--41892346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41892346Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:34:57 +0000Matt BowerIn this, the second lesson in the Ambassadors Series, we examine the concept of renewing our minds. We are to pattern our own paradigms according to the pattern of the kingdom of God.3374christianity,kingdom,mindofchrist,paradigms,renewingthemindfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambassadors-introduction-and-lesson-1-the-heavenly-pattern-11-2-20-7-59-am--41777016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41777016Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:45:04 +0000Matt BowerIn this new series, we are going to study the concept of being an ambassador of the kingdom of God to the world. Ambassadors live under the authority of another country, in this case, kingdom. We are to be in the world and yet not of the world. We...3812amassadors,biblicalthinking,christianity,government,kingdomofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-13-19-25-submission-to-the-word--41719593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41719593Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:03:22 +0000Matt BowerScripture is clear, we are to submit to the Word of God. When scripture commands that we submit to any human institution (parents, church, one another, civil government) it is a given that all are also submitted under God's word.3543bible,christianity,hebrews13,submissionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-13-9-16-program-versus-the-applied-faith--41554059Sometimes I emphasize a point in a sermon in order to gain more understanding. This is one of those occasions. I am not apposed to "programs" in the church per se. However, this scripture is clear that if our works are dead works, without Jesus as the center, then we are to shut them down and follow Jesus outside the camp. A church dominated in dead programs has a lot of activity but no live. A church dominated by applied faith may not have a lot of activity, but has a lot of life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41554059Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:36:00 +0000Matt BowerIn this podcast we examine what it means to participate in the sacrifice outside the gate. This imagery is taken from the Levitical law, but the writer of Hebrews draws upon it for application in our Christian lives. Are we dominated by dead...Sometimes I emphasize a point in a sermon in order to gain more understanding. This is one of those occasions. I am not apposed to "programs" in the church per se. However, this scripture is clear that if our works are dead works, without Jesus as the center, then we are to shut them down and follow Jesus outside the camp. A church dominated in dead programs has a lot of activity but no live. A church dominated by applied faith may not have a lot of activity, but has a lot of life.]]>3349faithapplied,hebrews13,livingsacrifice,programchurchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-13-7-9a-remember-the-doctrine--41399075This keeps us grounded in the Word and keeps us from blowing to and fro after unsound doctrine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41399075Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:17:58 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon the writer of Hebrews tells us to remember those who taught us the Word of God. Remembering shows action and it is an active recall of the proper doctrine that has been placed within us for over 2000 years that we need to remember....This keeps us grounded in the Word and keeps us from blowing to and fro after unsound doctrine.]]>3921doctrine,faithfullness,hebrews13falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-13-4-6-elements-of-a-christian-civilization--41192354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41192354Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:10:11 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine two more elements of Christian civilization, family and property. God's law protects both of these because they are foundational elements of society. These are to be guarded from other men as well as guarded from the...3612christianity,family,freedom,liberty,propertyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-13-1-3-three-aspects-of-unity-under-law--41072345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41072345Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:27:24 +0000Matt BowerThe book of Hebrews was written shortly before tremendous persecution. Chapter 13, the concluding chapter has several thoughts in quick succession, so that it was much like a Post Script to the main body of the letter. These were geared toward...3298christianity,hebrews,law,persecution,preparation,unityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/current-events-in-light-of-scripture-hegelian-dialectic--40898756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40898756Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:29:43 +0000Matt Bower2 Corinthians 2:11 says that we are not to be ignorant of Satan's devises. Exposing his devises from the pulpit is a significant task of every minister. In this episode, we examine a thumbnail sketch of one such devise, the Hegelian Dialectic. The...2604dialectic,godsthesis,hegelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-25-29-meat-of-the-kingdom--40740773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40740773Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:07:32 +0000Matt BowerGod's word cannot be compromised. The preacher must preach the word of God without mixing it with human philosophies. Throughout the years, God has been shaking His kingdom, purifying it over and over again sin the advent of Christ. If the Hebrews'...3277christianity,nocompromise,preachtheword,sinai,zionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-18-24-the-two-mountains--40637193
Mount Zion and Jerusalem represents the New Covenant through Christ who took on the terrifying judgment of God upon Himself thus giving us access to the mountain, Mount Zion. With this access, we have the privilege of living on that mounting as the church, the bride of the Lord Jesus Christ. With this privilege comes a greater responsibility than those Hebrews of the Old Testament had.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40637193Tue, 01 Sep 2020 19:03:57 +0000Matt BowerMount Sinai of the Old Testament and Mount Zion of the New Testament. Mount Sinai was unapproachable. This is the place that the Ten Commandments were delivered to Moses. With the smoke and fire like a furnace, and lightings and thunder, etc., the...
Mount Zion and Jerusalem represents the New Covenant through Christ who took on the terrifying judgment of God upon Himself thus giving us access to the mountain, Mount Zion. With this access, we have the privilege of living on that mounting as the church, the bride of the Lord Jesus Christ. With this privilege comes a greater responsibility than those Hebrews of the Old Testament had.]]>3200christianity,grace,law,sinai,zionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-12-17-pursue-peace-with-all-people-and-holiness-be-on-your-guard--40480291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40480291Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:37:38 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we examine the warning Hebrews gives us to those who get weary in the race. It is important to pursue peace with all men and holiness lest we fall from grace or we let any root of bitterness spring up within us. This is what Esau...2820bitterness,christianity,esau,holiness,pursuepeacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-3-11-the-school-of-the-race-of-faith--40374822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40374822Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:33:24 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine the race of faith in the course God's gives us. When we experience rebukes and scourging from God, it is designed to train us to run the good race, removing any encumbrances and sins that would get in our way. Instead of...3631christianity,correction,endurance,faith,rebuke,scourging,theracefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-1-2-running-the-faithful-race-of-life--40254935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40254935Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:53:02 +0000Matt BowerHebrews 12:1-2 comes immediately after the faith chapter and the cost of the faith. Many will ask, "How can I do this?" This chapter begins with the word, "Therefore", which then answers the question, it gives us the "how to" in order to run the...3762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-33-40-faith-applied--40127805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40127805Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:46:22 +0000Matt BowerAfter the list of those who were faithful in the Old Testament, Hebrews gives us a list of things they did as they were victorious over their circumstances. There is also a list of the things the faithful did that were victorious while they were...2939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c7-distracted-warrior--40023620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40023620Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:13:20 +0000Matt BowerThis sermon examines king David and Bathsheba in light of what had already happened to king Saul. David had been faithful to Saul, but Saul got distracted from his primary purpose. David also got distracted and he too had issues that he had to deal...20512samuel11,bathsheeba,david,distracted,presumption,repentance,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c6-1-samuel-28--39871417 We have the same problem today. People will not seek God's help or guidance until there is a crisis and fear grips their heart. They attempt to gain guidance through ungodly means. This gives us valuable lessons in our church and civil leaders today. We need to continually seek God's word and His counsel everyday through the reading of the Word of God rather than simply when we get into a crisis. What "familiar spirits" are people going to today instead of God's word?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39871417Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:05:14 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode we examine 1 Samuel 28. After the unfaithful Saul expended the rest of his virtue by his continued disobedience to God's law. When he sought guidance from God once again, God didn't answer him. He then went to the Witch of En Dor,... We have the same problem today. People will not seek God's help or guidance until there is a crisis and fear grips their heart. They attempt to gain guidance through ungodly means. This gives us valuable lessons in our church and civil leaders today. We need to continually seek God's word and His counsel everyday through the reading of the Word of God rather than simply when we get into a crisis. What "familiar spirits" are people going to today instead of God's word?]]>3111samuel,saul,unfaithful,witchofendorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c5-the-ends-do-not-justify-the-means--39603035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39603035Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:42:13 +0000Matt BowerDavid had opportunities to kill Saul. In fact those with him saw it as God delivering Saul into David's hands just for that reason. David declined to do so, and forbid those with him to take Saul's life. Instead, he determined to wait for God's...3373david,endsdontjustifythemeans,faith,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c4-faithfulness-to-the-unfaithful--36192590We can learn many lessons from this sermon, remaining faithful to those who are faithful and being faithful to those who are not. The church is to be like the Cave of Adullam, we need to be a refuge and a place to have justice for the people. Enjoy....]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36192590Sun, 05 Jul 2020 20:50:37 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine David in the Cave of Adullam. Three hundred men who were distressed, in debt and discontented joined him there. This sounds like the church. In a very short while, they were a trained group of warriors who answered the...We can learn many lessons from this sermon, remaining faithful to those who are faithful and being faithful to those who are not. The church is to be like the Cave of Adullam, we need to be a refuge and a place to have justice for the people. Enjoy....]]>3053david,doeg,faithfulness,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c3-poser-s-greatest-weapon-spear-of-accusation--34491700In this episode, we examine what happened and why the spear of accusations by the posers of this world are deadly. This is a timely word as we are dealing with so many posers who, out of jealousy and envy, attempt to destroy what is around them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34491700Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:39:29 +0000Matt BowerSaul was jealous and envious of David, realizing that David was the genuine anointed king. His attempts to kill David with his spear failed. When Jonathan intervened and Saul realized Jonathan was loyal to David, he attempted to kill him with the...In this episode, we examine what happened and why the spear of accusations by the posers of this world are deadly. This is a timely word as we are dealing with so many posers who, out of jealousy and envy, attempt to destroy what is around them.]]>2669accusation,david,envy,faithful,jealousy,jonathan,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c2-jonathan-genuine-support-david-genuine-saul-poser--32520145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32520145Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:04:20 +0000Matt BowerHere is the lates episode of the sermon series on Hebrews. In this episode we examine the link between Jonathan and David. Jonathan was heir to be king, but David was anointed king. Jonathan covenants with David, and gives him his robe, armor and...3031david,faith,genuine,jonathan,poser,saul,support,warriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32c1-saul-the-poser-vs-david-the-genuine--30813307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30813307Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:16:45 +0000Matt BowerSaul had the anointing lifted from him and it was given to young David. How these two acted and responded to events is telling. Saul became a poser with a distressing spirit upon him because he was no longer anointed to be king. He functioned...27651samuel32,david,genuine,poser,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32d-samuel-prophet-priest-and-judge-jurisdictional-warrior--29936423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29936423Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:27:50 +0000Matt BowerSamuel was dedicated to God's service before he was born. He served as a priest, a prophet and a judge; therefore, he had to function in three separate jurisdictions at any given time. As part of his duties, he had to challenge King Saul when Saul...3303boundaries,faith,jurisdictons,kingsaul,samuel,warriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32b-jephthah-the-unwanted-warrior--28827015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28827015Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:52:26 +0000Matt BowerJephthah was born to a harlot, cast out of his father's house, hung out and raided others with "worthless men". In the end, however, he ended up being asked to head the people of the lands he was cast out from, because he was a warrior. His name is...2599faith,gilead,jephthah,warriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evangelizing-the-church-through-historic-patriot-pastor-preaching--28332060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28332060Tue, 26 May 2020 05:28:37 +0000Matt BowerIt has been said, "As the church goes, so goes the nation." Before the Revolutionary War, the pulpits thundered freedom and liberty in Christ. There was an intricate tie between our civil liberties and our religious freedoms, you could not have one...3257christian,church,pastor,patriotpreaching,pulpits,revivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-32a-three-types-of-warriors--27628622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27628622Mon, 18 May 2020 02:13:05 +0000Matt BowerIn this Podcast, we examine three warriors that are listed in Hebrews 11. Gideon, who was a reluctant warrior, Barak, who was a cautious warrior, and Sampson, who was a presumptuous warrior. Despite their faults, all persevered until the end and...253711:32,barak,christianity,faith,gideon,hebrews,perseverence,sampsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-30-31-faith-at-jericho-and-the-faith-of-rahab--27238945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27238945Wed, 13 May 2020 13:59:47 +0000Matt BowerThis episode had some synching issues, it would speed up then slow back to normal. Otherwise it is still understandable. In this sermon, we discuss some of the rules of warfare that led to the destruction of Jericho and the saving of Rahab and her...2169christianity,faith,jericho,rahabfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-23-29-the-faith-of-moses--26798499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26798499Tue, 05 May 2020 22:23:00 +0000Matt BowerHere we discuss the faith of Moses' parents, the faith of Moses and what that means to us during this time. Sorry for the poor audio quality on this one, something happened to the original, so I made a copy of a copy.2467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theological-implications-of-covid-19--26175804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26175804Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:46:09 +0000Matt BowerDuring this time of uncertainty, it is important that we get a biblical perspective of Covid-19. Through the laws of leprosy in Leviticus 13 and 14, and the understanding of Jesus' healing of the leper in Luke 5, we can get the scriptural...3539christianity,covid-19,leprosyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-20-21-facing-the-future-with-hope-and-faith--25810778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25810778Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:16:55 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we examine how holding on to the past, getting bitter about things that happened to us, will effect the present and the future. Jacob is a good example of one who couldn't let go of the past, whereas his son Joseph not only let go of...2685bitterness,christianity,ephraim,forgiveness,jacob,joseph,manassahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-17-19-resurrection-sunday--25415647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25415647Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:46:35 +0000Matt BowerIn this Podcast, we study the figurative sacrifice and resurrection of Isaac and compare it to the events of Jesus' actual sacrifice and resurrection. We also examine what the purpose of that was in the Old Testament and what that means to us in the...1919christianity,isaac,jesus,patterns,sacrificefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-17-19-why-god-tests-our-faith--24867613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24867613Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:27:54 +0000Matt BowerWhy does God test our faith when He is all knowing, He already knows how we will respond to any test He gives us? The story of Abraham and Isaac and the sacrifice gives us a clear picture of the purpose God has for us in these tests.2787abraham,faith,isaac,sacrificefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-11-16-an-imperfect-faith-in-a-perfect-seed--24607557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24607557Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:52:02 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we study Sarah's faith and the Seed that was promised her. We are all to take heart, although Sarah laughed when she heard she would have a child at 90 years old, God was still faithful and fulfilled His promise to her. That same...2623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-8-10-living-by-faith-when-doing-god-s-will-doesn-t-look-like-it-works-out--24214876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24214876Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:55:25 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we study the first part of Abraham's life. We are looking at his obedience to the call of God, by faith, yet at each turn it doesn't look like things are turning out well for him. God has a plan and a purpose for our lives, but it's...2177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-11-1-7-enduring-with-the-foundation-of-faith--23915407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23915407Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:46:34 +0000Matt BowerOur faith is a faith that is not seen but we have to walk in the reality of it. Obedience to God's will is the reality of walking out, the evidence of those things not yet seen. Our faith must be walked out in the midst of ridicule and even persecution.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-10-32-39-counting-the-cost-our-response-to-persecution--23731502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23731502Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:52:56 +0000Matt BowerWhen we are first saved, we are reborn into a battle. We examine what God desires from us when persecution comes into our lives. Everyone experiences it to various degrees, we all have a choice as to how we respond to it.2858normalchristianlife,ourresponse,persecution,thewillofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-a-life-of-victory-or-defeat-hebrews-10-19-31--23463787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23463787Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:49:26 +0000Matt BowerIn this episode, we will examine the promise of walking in a consecrated way before the Lord, and the warning of turning away from Him and His word. Those who come to the knowledge of truth have a responsibility, but there are clear consequences for...2728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-10-1-18-restoring-all-things-to-their-original-purpose--23217891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23217891Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:50:15 +0000Matt BowerIn this sermon, we tackle some hard to understand scripture. Remember, Paul started by stating that they couldn’t handle solid food so he had to give them spiritual milk. The only way they could get their systems to digest solid food was to give...2519chrisitianliving,ekklesia,hebrews10,salvation,sanctificationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scandal-of-the-cross-hebrews-9-16-28--23206977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23206977Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:55:26 +0000Matt BowerThe cross of Christ is scandalous, it causes people to stumble. For the self-righteous, there is no need for the cross because their is no need for forgiveness. They haven't done anything wrong. For many others, the cross is scandalous because they...2989christianliving,forgiveness,scandalouscrossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-a-clear-conscience-hebrews-9-1-18--23198397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23198397Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:36:26 +0000Matt BowerIn this Sermon, Pastor Matt tackles the issue of having a clean or a clear conscience. What the old covenant could not do through rituals, the new covenant does through the blood of Christ. Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of...2519bloodofjesus,christourhighpriest,clearconscience,hebrewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vcc-mission-statement-explained--22968189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22968189Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:23:02 +0000Matt BowerThis is a podcast sermon introducing our Mission Statement as a church. Like all churches we have our own visible expression of the kingdom. This gives guidance and direction as we fulfill the Great Commission in our sphere of influence.2320christianity,church,ekklesia,greatcommission,ministry,missionstatementfalsefull