The Book of Matthew reveals Jesus as someone who not only preached powerful sermons but actively entered into people's lives. After delivering the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demonstrated his teachings through practical actions - healing the sick, touching the untouchable, and transforming lives. Matthew, the tax collector turned disciple, brings a unique perspective to his gospel. His meticulous m...  Read More

This week we continue our journey through the Book of Matthew, examining Jesus' healing miracles and the transformation of Matthew from a tax collector to a disciple. Pastor Bill emphasizes that Jesus continues to be a healer today, not just 2,000 years ago, and discusses the story of the woman with the issue of blood who touched Jesus' cloak in faith. Jesus sees what others don't, saves beyond ex...  Read More

The concept of God as our Heavenly Father is one of the most powerful truths in Scripture. Beyond anything we've ever done or said, God loves us deeply and unconditionally. He is righteous, yet incredibly loving—present to touch our hearts in ways we might not expect. In our society, there's been a push toward gender neutrality, even in some Bible translations that refer to God as a "divine parent...  Read More

The sermon focuses on understanding and experiencing God's love as a Heavenly Father. The pastor emphasizes that God's love is unconditional, present, and active in our lives, using the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate God's loving, compassionate nature. He contrasts this with misconceptions of God as distant or judgmental, encouraging listeners to embrace God's fatherly love and care in ...  Read More

When Jesus encounters Matthew, a despised tax collector, we see a powerful example of how God views us versus how the world labels us. Matthew's story reveals important truths about identity, purpose, and the transformative power of following Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector - one of the most hated professions in Jesus' day. Tax collectors were seen as sellouts who collaborated with the Roman op...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on Matthew's transformation from a despised tax collector to a valued disciple of Jesus, using his story to illustrate the power of paradigm shifts and identity in Christ. Pastor Bill emphasizes how Jesus saw beyond Matthew's occupation and reputation to recognize him as a 'gift of God,' demonstrating how God can transform lives when we embrace our true identity in Him. ...  Read More

Jesus came down from the mountainside after delivering the Sermon on the Mount, and what followed was a powerful demonstration of putting His teachings into action. The transition from learning about God's kingdom to actually living it out is what transforms our faith from mere knowledge into life-changing power. When Jesus finished teaching the Beatitudes and other principles in His famous sermon...  Read More

This sermon focuses on transitioning from learning about God's kingdom to actively applying its principles in our lives. The pastor uses the story of Jesus healing a leper from Matthew 8:1-4 to illustrate how we should move from being mere hearers of the Word to doers. He emphasizes that God is still willing and able to perform miracles today, and that we need to know God's heart and nature to tru...  Read More

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity: judgment. The word "judge" or its variations appears over 700 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in our spiritual journey. But what does Jesus really mean when He says, "Do not judge"? In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus says:"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge o...  Read More

This sermon focuses on the concept of judgment from Matthew 7, particularly examining the difference between righteous and self-righteous judgment. Pastor Bill emphasizes that while the Bible doesn't condemn all judgment, it teaches us to judge with discernment and God's wisdom rather than condemning others self-righteously. He illustrates this through various biblical examples, including Jesus's ...  Read More

God created us as relational beings, calling us to work together to bring His kingdom to Earth. The most foundational relationship in society is marriage, but building lifelong loving relationships isn't easy. It requires wisdom and help from the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul provides key guidance in Ephesians 4:1-3:Live worthy of God's callingBe humble and gentleBe patient and bear with one anoth...  Read More

Pastor Jim Graff from Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas delivers a message about the importance of gentleness and unity in Christian relationships. He emphasizes that successful relationships require humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love, as outlined in Ephesians 4:1-3. The sermon focuses particularly on gentleness as a key attribute that brings out greatness in...  Read More