In Matthew 8:23-34, Jesus demonstrates his power over the storm and over the spiritual realm. In this story, we see the responses to Jesus of his disciples in the boat, the demons in the two possessed men, and the pig-farming, gentile, townspeople. By Noel Piepgrass
In part 3 of the “what kind of church is this anyway?” mini-series, Noel Piepgrass talks about the Great Commission and our value for being a church on Mission with God. Key Scripture; Matthew 28:16-20.
Glenn Power, a friend from Radiant Church in Visalia, teaches on a parable in Matthew Chapter 13:24-30 & 36-43. In this parable, Jesus says the Kingdom of Heaven is like a harvest of wheat in a field full of weeds. Glenn shows us how Jesus’s teaching relates to our own salvation, evil in the world around us, and the reality of eternal judgment.
In Matthew 23, Jesus talks to his disciples about hypocrisy. His words are harsh and poignant, but they are given in love to his disciples as warnings against the perils of false religion. Noel Piepgrass shows us how we can get off track when what we practice doesn’t match what we preach.
In Matthew 26:1-13, Jesus has just concluded his public ministry and has returned to the friendly confines of a friend’s home in Bethany. While there, a woman pours out expensive perfume on him in an act of love and adoration. While his disciples aren’t sure this was such a great use of valuable perfume, Jesus praises the act. Friend of Exeter Valley Church Lori Riley, shows us how this act isn’t a waste, it’s worship.
Giving to Caesar what is Caesar while giving to God what is God’s is a complicated task, especially in a politically charged culture. Noel Piepgrass preaches part 2 in hopes of helping us understand how to apply Matthew 22:15-22 within the lens of 1 Peter 2, Romans 13, and the life of Daniel.
In Matthew 22:34-46, Jesus takes on a question from the Pharisees. In their question, they ask, of all the law, what is the greatest commandment? Michael Seaward shows us how Jesus keeps it simple even though simple is hard. In it, we learn once again, that we need Jesus as Lord and Savior.