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Pastor Matt Wilson preaches that Christians will be hated and persecuted by the world because of their commitment to Jesus from John 15:18-16:4. 
 
Sermon Date: 1/16/22 
 
The world will hate us because they hate Jesus (15:18-20) 
 
The world will hate us because they do not truly know the Father (15:21) 
 
The world is guilty because they have rejected the truth (15:22-25) 
 
The Holy Spirit helps us to bear witness to Jesus (15:26-27) 
 
True Christians will also be hated by false Christians (16:1-4)

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches that Christians will be hated and persecuted by the world because of their commitment to Jesus from John 15:18-16:4.

Sermon Date: 1/16/22

The world will hate us because they hate Jesus (15:18-20)

The world will hate us because they do not truly know the Father (15:21)

The world is guilty because they have rejected the truth (15:22-25)

The Holy Spirit helps us to bear witness to Jesus (15:26-27)

True Christians will also be hated by false Christians (16:1-4)

Hated by the World - John 15:18-16:4

Pastor Matt Wilson begins a new sermon series in Jonah. In this sermon, we learn about the consequences of our rebellion against God. 
 
Intro - Matt 12:38-41; 2 Kings 14:23-27 
 
Our rebellion leads us to reject God (1-3) 
Our rebellion invites God’s wrath (4-5) 
Our rebellion denies sinners the hope of God (6)

Pastor Matt Wilson begins a new sermon series in Jonah. In this sermon, we learn about the consequences of our rebellion against God.

Intro - Matt 12:38-41; 2 Kings 14:23-27

Our rebellion leads us to reject God (1-3)
Our rebellion invites God’s wrath (4-5)
Our rebellion denies sinners the hope of God (6)

Jonah: God's Rebellious Prophet - Jonah 1:1-6

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches from Psalm 9:13-20 on how God's salvation brings hope to His people as well as judgment to the wicked. 
 
BIG IDEA: God’s salvation brings hope to His people and judgment to the wicked. 
 
God’s salvation leads to the praise of His people (13-14) 
-1 Cor 15:22, 25-26; 1 Pet 2:9 
 
God’s salvation leads to the destruction of the wicked (15-17) 
 
God’s salvation leads to hope for the poor and needy (18) 
-Matt 5:3-5 
 
God’s salvation leads to the judgment of the wicked (19-20)

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches from Psalm 9:13-20 on how God's salvation brings hope to His people as well as judgment to the wicked.

BIG IDEA: God’s salvation brings hope to His people and judgment to the wicked.

God’s salvation leads to the praise of His people (13-14)
-1 Cor 15:22, 25-26; 1 Pet 2:9

God’s salvation leads to the destruction of the wicked (15-17)

God’s salvation leads to hope for the poor and needy (18)
-Matt 5:3-5

God’s salvation leads to the judgment of the wicked (19-20)

God’s Salvation for His People - Psalm 9:13-20

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the importance of singing within the context of corporate worship. 
 
Primary Scripture Texts: Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16 
 
Sermon Date: 6/27/21 
 
The Church Sings 
 
BIG IDEA: Singing in the context of corporate worship is not to satisfy preferences, but to edify others and praise God as a response to the truths of God’s Word. 
 
We are to sing the Word of God (Col 3:16; Eph 5:19) 
-Ex 15:2 
 
We sing for the benefit of others (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16) 
-Ps 149:1; Eph 4:3 
 
We sing in order to praise God (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16) 
-Eph 4:4-5 
 
Our attitude towards singing reflects the condition of our hearts (Eph 5:18-19; Col 3:16) 
-Acts 16:23-25; Mark 7:6-7 
 
A wonderful resource on singing in the Christian life: 
https://smile.amazon.com/Sing-Worship-Transforms-Family-Church/dp/1462742661

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the importance of singing within the context of corporate worship.

Primary Scripture Texts: Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16

Sermon Date: 6/27/21

The Church Sings

BIG IDEA: Singing in the context of corporate worship is not to satisfy preferences, but to edify others and praise God as a response to the truths of God’s Word.

We are to sing the Word of God (Col 3:16; Eph 5:19)
-Ex 15:2

We sing for the benefit of others (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16)
-Ps 149:1; Eph 4:3

We sing in order to praise God (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16)
-Eph 4:4-5

Our attitude towards singing reflects the condition of our hearts (Eph 5:18-19; Col 3:16)
-Acts 16:23-25; Mark 7:6-7

A wonderful resource on singing in the Christian life:
https://smile.amazon.com/Sing-Worship-Transforms-Family-Church/dp/1462742661

The Church Sings - Eph 5:18-19; Col 3:16

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the Greatest Commandment from Mark 12:28-34. 
 
Sermon Date: 1/17/21 
 
The Greatest Commandment – Mark 12:28-34 
 
Big Idea: True followers of Jesus love God supremely and love others genuinely. 
 
Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:18 
 
Hosea 6:6; 1 Cor 13:1-3

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the Greatest Commandment from Mark 12:28-34.

Sermon Date: 1/17/21

The Greatest Commandment – Mark 12:28-34

Big Idea: True followers of Jesus love God supremely and love others genuinely.

Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:18

Hosea 6:6;  1 Cor 13:1-3

The Greatest Commandment - Mark 12:28-34

In Mark 12:1-12, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate God's patience with Israel and how Israel responded to God's prophets and how they responded to Jesus, God's beloved Son. Pastor Matt Wilson explains how God is patient with sinners, but eventually He will destroy those who refuse to honor His beloved Son, Jesus. 
 
Sermon Date: 12/13/2020 
 
Rejecting Christ Brings Judgment - Mark 12:1-12 
 
Big Idea: Those that presume upon God’s patience by rejecting His Son will one day face His wrath. The kingdom of God will be given to those producing its fruit. 
 
Man that planted the vineyard = God (v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1,7-15) 
The vineyard of potential blessing = Israel/Jewish nation(v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7) 
Tenants = leaders of Israel/Jewish nation (12) 
Servants = prophets sent to Israel (vv. 2-5; cf. Jeremiah 7:21-26, 25:4-7; Hebrews 11:35-38) 
Beloved son = Jesus (v. 6; cf. Mark 1:11, 9:7) 
Destruction of the evil tenants = God’s judgment on Israel’s unrighteous leaders (v. 9) 
Giving of the vineyard to others = extension of God’s kingdom to the Gentiles (v. 9; cf. Matthew 21:41, 43) 
 
God is patient with sinners (1-5) 
--Isaiah 5:1-7 (cf. Ps 80:1,7-15) 
--Jeremiah 7:21-26, 25:1-4 
--Hebrews 11:33-38 
 
God the Father sent His beloved Son and we should honor Him (6-8) 
--Mark 1:11, 9:7 
--John 3:16 
 
God will judge those that refuse to honor His beloved Son (9-12) 
--Matthew 21:41, 43 
--John 3:36 
--Psalm 118:22-23 (cf. Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; Rom 9:33; 1 Pet 2:6-8)

In Mark 12:1-12, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate God's patience with Israel and how Israel responded to God's prophets and how they responded to Jesus, God's beloved Son. Pastor Matt Wilson explains how God is patient with sinners, but eventually He will destroy those who refuse to honor His beloved Son, Jesus.

Sermon Date: 12/13/2020

Rejecting Christ Brings Judgment - Mark 12:1-12

Big Idea: Those that presume upon God’s patience by rejecting His Son will one day face His wrath. The kingdom of God will be given to those producing its fruit.

Man that planted the vineyard = God (v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1,7-15)
The vineyard of potential blessing = Israel/Jewish nation(v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7)
Tenants = leaders of Israel/Jewish nation (12)
Servants = prophets sent to Israel (vv. 2-5; cf. Jeremiah 7:21-26, 25:4-7; Hebrews 11:35-38)
Beloved son = Jesus (v. 6; cf. Mark 1:11, 9:7)
Destruction of the evil tenants = God’s judgment on Israel’s unrighteous leaders (v. 9)
Giving of t

Rejecting Christ Brings Judgment - Mark 12:1-12

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches about what's known as the Triumphal Entry, where Jesus enters Jerusalem as God's Messiah King. 
 
Geographical Structure of Mark 
Chapters 1-9 - Jesus' ministry in and around Galilee 
Chapter 10 - Jesus' ministry in the region of Judea 
Chapters 11-16 - Jesus' final week in Jerusalem 
 
Mark 11-16 records the events that happened during the final week of Jesus' life. 
 
Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11 
 
Sermon Date: 11/22/20 
 
Jesus Enters Jerusalem as God’s Messiah King - Mark 11:1-11 
 
Big Idea: Jesus, God’s Messiah King, comes to Jerusalem in judgment and salvation. 
 
vv. 2-3 - see Genesis 49:10-11 
v. 7 - see 1 Kings 1:32-40; Zechariah 9:9 
vv. 9-10 - see Psalm 118:25-26 
v. 11 - see Malachi 3:1-2

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches about what's known as the Triumphal Entry, where Jesus enters Jerusalem as God's Messiah King.

Geographical Structure of Mark
Chapters 1-9 - Jesus' ministry in and around Galilee
Chapter 10 - Jesus' ministry in the region of Judea
Chapters 11-16 - Jesus' final week in Jerusalem

Mark 11-16 records the events that happened during the final week of Jesus' life.

Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11

Sermon Date: 11/22/20

Jesus Enters Jerusalem as God’s Messiah King - Mark 11:1-11

Big Idea: Jesus, God’s Messiah King, comes to Jerusalem in judgment and salvation.

vv. 2-3 - see Genesis 49:10-11
v. 7 - see 1 Kings 1:32-40; Zechariah 9:9
vv. 9-10 - see Psalm 118:25-26
v. 11 - see Malachi 3:1-2

Jesus Enters Jerusalem as God’s Messiah King - Mark 11:1-11

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the transfiguration of Jesus from Mark 9:1-13. In the transfiguration, Jesus gives Peter, James, and John (and us) a glimpse of His glory. 
 
Sermon Date: 9/6/2020 
 
Big Idea: Jesus, the incarnate Son of God, is worthy of our worship and our obedience. 
 
Mentioned Scriptures Outside of Mark: 
Isa 53:2 
John 1:14 
Malachi 4:4-6 
Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 
Exodus 24:12-18 
Matthew 11:13-14

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on the transfiguration of Jesus from Mark 9:1-13. In the transfiguration, Jesus gives Peter, James, and John (and us) a glimpse of His glory.

Sermon Date: 9/6/2020

Big Idea: Jesus, the incarnate Son of God, is worthy of our worship and our obedience.

Mentioned Scriptures Outside of Mark:
Isa 53:2
John 1:14
Malachi 4:4-6
Deuteronomy 18:15, 18
Exodus 24:12-18
Matthew 11:13-14

Jesus Gives Us a Glimpse of His Glory - Mark 9:1-13

In this sermon, pastor Matt Wilson preaches about the need for parents (specifically fathers) to disciple their children from Deuteronomy 6:1-15. 
 
Sermon Date: 6/21/20 
 
Obedience to God’s law leads to life (1-3) 
We are to love God with our whole being (4-6) 
The home is the place where we train our children to love God (7-9) 
Don’t neglect your love of God for prosperity or paganism (10-15)

In this sermon, pastor Matt Wilson preaches about the need for parents (specifically fathers) to disciple their children from Deuteronomy 6:1-15.

Sermon Date: 6/21/20

Obedience to God’s law leads to life (1-3)
We are to love God with our whole being (4-6)
The home is the place where we train our children to love God (7-9)
Don’t neglect your love of God for prosperity or paganism (10-15)

Father's Day 2020 - Deuteronomy 6:1-15

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on how the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath and how we as Christians can miss the point of the Lord's Day from Mark 2:23-3:6. 
 
Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we are legalistic and critical (2:23-24, 3:1-2, 6) 
 
Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we don’t love our neighbors (2:25-26, 3:3-5) 
 
Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we burden rather than bless others (2:27) 
 
Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we don’t worship Jesus (2:28)

Pastor Matt Wilson preaches on how the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath and how we as Christians can miss the point of the Lord's Day from Mark 2:23-3:6.

Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we are legalistic and critical (2:23-24, 3:1-2, 6)

Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we don’t love our neighbors (2:25-26, 3:3-5)

Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we burden rather than bless others (2:27)

Just as the Pharisees missed the point of the Sabbath, we miss the point of the Lord’s Day if we don’t worship Jesus (2:28)

Missing the Point of the Sabbath - Mark 2:23-3:6

Pastor Matt Wilson finishes his series about the pattern of Jesus' Church from Acts 2:41-47. This sermon focuses on how we as individuals can follow the example of Jesus to "seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10).

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