Matthew

Feasting & Fasting

"Fasting was formerly practiced in anticipation of Jesus' coming and is now practiced in anticipation of His return."
Matthew
Matthew 9:14-17
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
November 24, 2024

The Sinner's Salvation

"Jesus is sovereign over the sinner's salvation."
Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
November 18, 2024

Forgiveness through Faith

"Forgiveness of sin comes through faith in the Son."
Matthew
Matthew 9:1-8
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
November 10, 2024

Den of Demons

"Only Jesus has the authority and power to save."
Matthew
Matthew 8:28-34
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
October 27, 2024

The Cost of Discipleship

"Discipleship may cost everything in this life but gains everything in the next."
Matthew
Matthew 8:18-27
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
October 20, 2024

Second Class Citizens

"The kingdom of heaven is home to all who believe."
Matthew
Matthew 8:1-17
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
October 13, 2024

A Sovereign Search Warrant

"Assurance of salvation is found in hearing, believing, and doing."
Matthew
Matthew 7:21-29
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
September 29, 2024

Ravenous Wolves & Rotten Fruit

"We must beware of false prophets."
Matthew
Matthew 7:15-20
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
September 22, 2024

The Exclusivity of the Gospel

"The only way of salvation is through repentance and faith in Christ."
Matthew
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
September 15, 2024

Promises & Purpose

"Believing the promises of God frees us to fulfill the purpose of His people."
Matthew
Matthew 7:7-12
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
September 8, 2024

Impaired Vision

"Impaired vision leads to impaired judgement."
Matthew
Matthew 7:1-6
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
August 18, 2024

Anxious for Nothing

"We are anxious for nothing!"
Matthew
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
August 11, 2024

Money & Ministry

"You can't serve God and money but you can serve God with money."
Matthew
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
July 21, 2024

God Focused Fasting

"Christian fasting is God focused."
Matthew
Matthew 6:16-18
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
July 14, 2024

Provisional Prayer

"We pray to God who has provided and continues to provide."
Matthew
Matthew 6:11-15
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
July 7, 2024

Prioritized Prayer

"Prioritized prayer seeks first the kingdom of God."
Matthew
Matthew 6:9-10
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
June 30, 2024

Pagan Prayer

"Pray not to be seen by men but because we are seen and heard by God."
Matthew
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
June 24, 2024

God Keeps the Books

"God keeps the books."
Matthew
Matthew 6:1-4
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
June 16, 2024

Love Your Enemies

"Loving our enemies is the most visible evidence that we belong to God."
Matthew
Matthew 5:43-48
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
June 9, 2024

Lex Talionis

"Lex talionis is fulfilled with the law of love."
Matthew
Matthew 5:38-42
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
May 12, 2024

Credibility & Christ

"Our credibility should reflect the character of our Christ."
Matthew
Matthew 5:33-37
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
April 28, 2024

Sin's Severity Pt. 2

"Lust & adultery reveal the severity of all sin."
Matthew
Matthew 5:31-32
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
April 21, 2024

Sin's Severity, Pt. 1

"Lust and adultery reveal the severity of all sin."
Matthew
Matthew 5:27-30
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
April 14, 2024

The Heart of Anger

"Anger is a Heart Issue."
Matthew
Matthew 5:21-26
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
March 24, 2024

The Letter & Spirit of the Law

"Christ fulfills both the letter & spirit of the law."
Matthew
Matthew 5:17-20
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
March 17, 2024

Salt & Light

"Being salt & light is not an imperative given by Jesus to be followed but an indicative of who we are in Him."
Matthew
Matthew 5:13-16
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
March 10, 2024

Kingdom Blessings

"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven."
Matthew
Matthew 5:1-12
Steve Wahlenmaier
Steve Wahlenmaier
Deacon, Stewardship & Benevolence
February 25, 2024

The Call of Christ

"The call of Christ is a command to be obeyed, not an invitation to be accepted."
Matthew
Matthew 4:12-25
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
February 18, 2024

Tested & Tempted

"If Jesus was tested & tempted we should expect to be tested and tempted, too."
Matthew
Matthew 4:1-11
Ricky Sands
Ricky Sands
Pastor
February 11, 2024