Every so often, someone asks me out of sheer curiosity, “Pastor Matt, what do you bring to the pulpit on a Sunday morning?” For all two of you who are curious, here’s the answer at our ARBC Worship Ramp-Up! Good morning, everyone!
For the Least of These: Jesus Among the Vulnerable (Matthew 25:31-46)
You will find no command in Scripture to observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The first time our country observed this day was in 1984 by the proclamation of then-President Ronald Reagan. While we find no command of this observance in Scripture, we do find themes of how God values the human life He created, for humans bear His image (Genesis 1:26-27) and are fearfully and wonderfully made in our mothers’ wombs (Psalm 139:13-14). So valuable and loved are we that God sent His Son Jesus into the world to rescue His image-bearers from their sin and brokenness. He also restored them to His meaning and purpose through the cross. Take time to read engage the Scriptures to go deeper into the text you heard from Sunday morning. Use this time to meet with others to help strengthen each other in the faith. Sanctity of (all) human life Sunday (and every day)!
A New President, an Old Command
Today is Inauguration Day. We have a new president. As Christians, we have an old command from 1 Timothy 2:1-2. Let’s pray for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
A Fantastic Note-Taking System You Should Employ
Matthew Everhard has a fantastic YouTube channel that is mostly geared for pastors. Yet, this one is profitable to all Christians. Enjoy your new note-taking frenzy.
Narrow Gospel, Expanded Box: ARBC Worship Ramp-Up (1.17.2021)
Good morning, everyone! I’m so grateful that we get to worship King Jesus this morning. This is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. In the midst of preparing for a sermon on Matthew 25:31-46, God led me to a passage in Mark 9. Our gospel needs to stay narrow (no adding or taking away from it), but our “box” needs to be expanding. Huh? Well, let’s talk about that.
https://albertmohler.com/2005/07/12/a-call-for-theological-triage-and-christian-maturity
Update from Pastor Matt: Why We Observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Sunday Sermon: “Will You Pray High When Life Goes Low?” (Jonah 1:17-2:10)
ARBC Worship Ramp-Up: Approaching Christ Confidently (1.10.2021)
Sunday Sermon: “Will You Say ‘No’ When God Says ‘Go'”? (Jonah 1:1-16)
Bible Reading Plans: Pros and Cons–and One We Suggest
There are positive and negatives to Bible reading plans–but far more positives.
Also, we recommend the Five Day Bible Reading plan which is found here: http://www.fivedaybiblereading.com .
