Romans 2021 || #5 - Warnings for the Religious
Romans 2
Let the words of Paul awaken you to the true state of your heart and your standing before God. The only assurance of salvation is faith in the saving work of Christ Jesus.
Romans 2021 || #1 - Introduction
An introduction for EBC's new series on the book of Romans including cultural context, great historical preachers weighty descriptions and Paul's own passion for the delivery of this message.
Easter 2021 || #3 King Crucified - Good Friday
John 18
We are ransomed from captivity: Guilt and Shame.
We are guilty (Romans 1:18), are are ashamed (Genesis 3:7).
By his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5)
We are Forgiven and Reconciled.
Easter 2021 || #2 Jesus on Trial
Jesus on Trial
Matt takes us through our second talk of the 2021 Easter series in John 18:28 - 19:15.
The King is in conflict with other kingdoms.
#1 Kingdom of rulers
#2 Kingdom of religion
#3 Kingdom of self
Holy Holy Holy - Useful
Holy Holy Holy
Part 4: Useful
Ps Matt concludes our Holy Holy Holy series where we explore God’s holiness and what we do after we’ve received the Grace of God. To be Holy is to be Useful; through maturity, through priesthood and through spiritual sacrifices.
1 Peter 2:1-5
Holy Holy Holy - Distinct
Holy Holy Holy
Part 2: Distinct
Ps Matt continues our Holy Holy Holy series where we explore God’s holiness and how, through Christ, He has made us holy. This message focuses on what it means to be distinct as Christians.
“He has set us apart from the world”
Gospel Centered Mission
The Christian life and Our Mission. Pastor Matt reveals to us what Mission is, and can look like, through the passage of John 4. Jesus calls all those who have encountered Him to this cause and we respond in joy and eagerness.
Gospel Centred Community
Matt takes us through two questions to help us understand Gospel community.
1 – How does the Gospel create a community?
2 – What does that community look like?
Gospel Centred Life
Ps Matt takes us through Romans 8:18-39 to illustrate the practical importance of the gospel to give us hope in our present suffering.
Christmas Day 2020
John 1:11-12
11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
Advent 2020 || Anticipation of the Messiah
Matt takes us through the Old Testament as we look through the anticipation of the coming Messiah.
Exodus #22 || End of Exodus
Like with the Israelites, God pursues a relationship with you.
Matt invites us to place the things inhibiting this relationship at the foot of the cross.
Exodus #19 || The Golden Calf
We look at the differences between Moses and Aaron and the importance of a rich internal worship life.
Exodus #18 || Idols
Exodus 32
Only the one true God who redeems us is worthy of our worship.
Exodus #16 || Tools for Understanding the Law
Exodus 21-24
What does the Mosaic Law teach me about God’s justice and holiness?
What does this teach me about God’s mercy and kindness?
What does this teach me about how I should love my neighbour?
How does this help me walk in a way which is upright?
What don’t I like about this? Why?
What assumptions am I making that this confronts?
How does this call me to live differently?
How does this make me grateful for Jesus?
Thrive - Ambassadors for Christ (Matthew 5:14-16)
As the final message in our Thrive series, Pastor Matt asks the question - how do we thrive in our role as ambassadors for Christ?
Thrive - Confession || 1 John 1:5-10
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1
In this message, Ps Matt reminds us of the freedom we receive through confession, not only to our Heavenly Father who redeems and saves through grace but also to our brothers and sisters in Christ who uplift us through encouragement and prayer.