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“But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God'” (Matthew 4:4)

January 3, 2012

Jesus quotes Deut. 8:3 to overcome the devil’s 1st temptation. We can learn from Him. Fill your mind with God’s Word and be able to resist the evil one.

Which King Will You Worship?

December 4, 2011 | Matthew 2:1-12 | christmas, worship

Pastor Gary Combs begins a new series entitled NOEL. This first message is taken from Matthew 2:1-12 which tells the story of the Magi who traveled from the East to worship the One born king of Israel. This story shows two kings. One is the false king Herod and the other is King Jesus.

About Baptism

November 27, 2011 | Matthew 3:11-17 | baptism, theology

Pastor Gary Combs concludes the Faith Foundations series with this message About Baptism. The main text for this message is Matthew 3:11-17 where John the Baptist baptizes Jesus. This message answers three important questions about baptism.

“But Peter followed him at a distance” (Matthew 26:58)

February 10, 2011

When Jesus was arrested, Peter, one of the Twelve, tried to blend in as one of the crowd, following Jesus from a distance. This, after following so close was unbearable. Are you trying to follow Christ from a distance?

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation” (Matthew 26:41)

February 9, 2011

Trials and temptations often come in pairs. We can’t avoid the former, but we can watch and pray, so that we don’t fall into the latter. Be alert to that which tempts. Pray in advance for strength so you won’t be led into its trap.

“You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things” (Matthew 25:21)

February 7, 2011

First, do the little things. Then, let God promote you to greater responsibility. If you’re unfaithful with little, having more won’t help.

“This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14)

February 5, 2011

The spreading of the gospel to every nation is our commission. Fulfilling this call we hasten Christ’s return. Jesus calls us not to safety, but to significance!

“Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God'” (Matthew 22:29)

February 2, 2011

Jesus’ correction of the Sadducees is an apt warning for today. For we are a generation of biblically illiterate and spiritually impotent people. Repent. Study God’s Word. Be filled with the Spirit.

“Jesus stopped and called them. ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ he asked” (Matthew 20:32)

January 31, 2011

Nearly every miracle of Christ was because of an interruption. Jesus was on His way somewhere and “stopped” to help someone. Will you let God interrupt your journey?

Make Life Matter

January 30, 2011 | Matthew 20:25-28

Pastor Gary Combs concludes the “Simplify Life” series with this message from Matthew 20:25-28 where Jesus teaches the new and radical economy in the Kingdom of Heaven, where the first shall be last and the last shall be first. What is this new economy? Serving and giving. That’s what makes life really matter, living a life of contribution.