When we think about the cross, most of us picture Jesus taking on the penalty of our sin so we don’t have to—our guilt wiped away, the debt paid in full. That’s gloriously true. But in Isaiah 52–53, we see something even deeper: Jesus doesn’t just...
In this session, we lay the groundwork for studying the book of Isaiah by asking a crucial question: what is a prophet, and what kind of book are we reading when we open Isaiah? After a brief opening prayer, we step back and look at how the Old...
There are moments in life when you bump up against the hard ceiling of your own limitations. You’ve done everything you know to do. You’ve planned, prepped, hustled, read the articles, asked for advice, and still find yourself staring at a situation...
If you’re new to Isaiah—or if you’ve read it for years and want a clearer map—this session lays out the terrain. We start with the big picture: why Christians call Isaiah the “Prince of the Prophets,” how the prophetic books are grouped in different...
A sermon on Isaiah 6, the holiness of God, and the power of God to transform our lives.
A few days ago, I returned from a remarkable two-week trip to West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) in Lagos, Nigeria. I went at the invitation of Dr. Gary Maxey, the seminary’s founder and longtime faculty member. It was one of the...
True joy isn’t found in pride, comfort, or control—it’s found in humility. In this message from Philippians 2:1–11, Pastor Matt Ayars unpacks how humility is the key to restoring joy in our lives. Joy flows from reconciled relationships, and...
Revelation 22 brings the story of Scripture to its breathtaking conclusion—the curse is lifted, the river of life flows freely, and God’s people dwell forever in His presence. In this Bible study, we explore John’s final vision of the new creation...
Hungry people don’t always know they’re hungry—until they catch a whiff. In this message, Pastor Matt shows how the Spirit is stirring a hunger for Jesus in our culture and how the church must steward the gospel well. We unpack what that looks like:...
In this study we wrap up Revelation with chapter 22—the final chapter of the Bible. We look at its role as the epilogue not just to the book but to all of Scripture, tracing major themes of the whole vision: the church as Christ’s bride, God’s...