Revelation 13 is one of the most haunting and misunderstood chapters in all of Scripture. With its imagery of dragons, beasts, and the infamous number 666, it has sparked fear, speculation, and debate for centuries. But when we look...
This sermon on Matthew 13:44–46 focuses on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price to emphasize the surpassing value of the Kingdom of God. It highlights the call to total surrender—selling all—for the sake of possessing...
Explore Revelation 12 in this deep, scripture-centered Bible study as Pastor Matt unpacks the cosmic battle between good and evil, the identity of the woman and the dragon, and the church’s calling to bear Christ into the world. Learn how God’s...
In this sermon from the “Stories by the Sea” series, Pastor Matt unpacks Jesus’ parable of the wise scribe in Matthew 13:51–52, emphasizing the clarity of Scripture, the importance of sound doctrine, and the Church’s calling to make disciples...
Revelation 11 is one of the more mysterious and symbol-heavy chapters in Scripture. It’s filled with prophetic imagery: a temple being measured, two witnesses clothed in sackcloth, fire from their mouths, and global celebration at their death. But...
This week’s message tackles one of the most difficult and often-avoided topics in the Bible: hell. What does Jesus actually teach about it? What have Christians historically believed? And how do we speak the truth about judgment with grace and love...
In Revelation 10, John receives a striking vision of a mighty angel descending from heaven. This angel is wrapped in a cloud, a rainbow over his head, his face like the sun, and legs like pillars of fire. He plants one foot on the sea and the other...
This week’s sermon is rooted in the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast from Matthew 13. Through vivid personal stories from his time as a missionary in Haiti and a powerful testimony from a friend named Charlie, Pastor Matt reminds us...
In this sermon from the Stories by the Sea series, Pastor Matt reflects on Jesus’s parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24–30), weaving together personal stories, biblical theology, and pastoral encouragement to offer a powerful...
“They have as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon.” —Revelation 9:11 Revelation 9 plunges us into one of the most intense and sobering scenes in the entire Bible. A...