Faith in Christ is the only dividing line. An Inconvenient Truth About Exclusion We are not a club for everyone. Just like ancient Israel excluded certain people, we exclude people too. So, whom do we exclude from the church? I am glad that June is over and I am done preaching on controversial topics. However,…
Transcript The entire pattern of the Christian life is one of death and resurrection. When we repent of our sins, it is a kind of death; when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive new life in Him. We see this vividly in baptism. As Scripture reminds us, we were buried with Him…
In this message, Pastor Matt argues against MAiD, giving these four reasons why: 1. Christ gives purpose to our suffering 2. MAiD violates the sixth commandment 3. MAiD usurps God 4. Suicide is condemned by example in the Bible Derived Dignity: MAiD in the Shadow of the Cross Thanks be to God for His Word,…
In this message, Pastor Matt explains why defending the lives of unborn children reflects God’s love and care for everyone made in his image, and why abortion is wrong. Derived Dignity Part Two: Received, not Conceived In 1987, a young black woman found herself pregnant in a hard place—not done with her college degree, uncertain…
In this message, Pastor Matt explains why human life has worth and value: because we are given worth and value by the one true God who is wholly worthy. Introduction & The Infinite Worth of God It is good to be back home. Last week I was preaching in Exeter, Ontario, where I went to…
In this message, Pastor Matt proclaims the need to surrender to Jesus Christ, the all-victorious Lord and Saviour, and how to fight the battle of the Christian life. The Incredible Journey of Yang Kyoungjong In 1938, an 18-year-old Korean named Yang Kyoungjong was forcibly conscripted into the Japanese Imperial Army. A year later, during the…
In this message, Pastor Matt talks about the importance of seeking the truth about Christ at all times, especially with so many distractions in our world today. One of the realities of modern life is that eventually everything becomes a commodity. Last year I visited the Bell Barn near Indian Head—a fascinating place I highly…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt discusses the Christian’s role in the life of a nation. 1. Do not restore the Old Testament theocratic monarchy 2. Advocate what is true, good, and beautiful from the Bible 3. Vote as if you’re not voting A Christian Political Manifesto: How Believers Should Engage the Public Square Imagine waking…
In this message, Pastor Matt shares how the three key Old Testament festivals point to the work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and how they prepare us for mission in this life and the heavenly banquet in the next. Introduction: Joy in the Old Testament The Old Testament, for all its reputation of…
In this message, Pastor Matt instructs us why God gave Israel food laws, and why the Christian does not need to follow them now: 1. Because Christ’s touch sanctifies 2. Because Christ unites all people 3. Because Christ defeats death A Further Defence of Bacon Yes, I already preached a sermon called “In Defence of…