Matthew - Jesus Christ, Messiah

Passing The Test — Chris Chadwick

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big — Chris Chadwick

Are You A Follower Of Christ — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are They That Mourn — Chris Chadwick

Blesses Are The Meek — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are They Which Hunger — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are The Merciful — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are The Peacemakers — Chris Chadwick

Blessed Are The Persecuted — Chris Chadwick

An Exhortation To Influence — Chris Chadwick

The Light Of The World — Chris Chadwick

Christ Fulfillment Of The Law — Chris Chadwick

Making The Law Personal Part Two — Chris Chadwick

Making The Law Personal Part One — Chris Chadwick

The Humility Of Christ's Birth — Chris Chadwick

A Difficult Time... — Chris Chadwick

The Wickedness Of The Cross — Chris Chadwick

Debt And Its Dangers — Chris Chadwick

iTruth 1 Lust — Chris Chadwick

iTruth 2 The Divorce Delimma — Chris Chadwick

iTruth 4 An Eye For An Eye - 1 — Chris Chadwick

iTruth 4 An Eye For An Eye - 2 — Chris Chadwick

iTruth 3 Christian Credibility — Chris Chadwick

Dealing With Difficult People — Chris Chadwick

Love Your Enemies — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith - Part Four — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith - Part Two — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith - Part One — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith - Part Three — Chris Chadwick

The Freedom Of Forgiveness - 2 — Chris Chadwick

The Freedom Of Forgiveness - 1 — Chris Chadwick

Finding The Will Of God - 4 — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith — Chris Chadwick

The Freedom Of Forgiveness - 4 — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith — Chris Chadwick

Building Your Faith — Chris Chadwick

Overcoming Worry — Chris Chadwick

Battling Criticism - Part One — Chris Chadwick

Salvation: True or False — Chris Chadwick

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing — Chris Chadwick

Two Men One Decision — Chris Chadwick

Truth Does Exist — Chris Chadwick

Power to Heal — Chris Chadwick

What Else Can I Do? — Chris Chadwick

More Than Just Faith — Chris Chadwick

Excellent Faith — Chris Chadwick

The Cost of Discipleship — Chris Chadwick

He Calms the Storm — Chris Chadwick

What Will You Do With Jesus — Chris Chadwick

It Isn't Who You Think — Chris Chadwick

Who Can Forgive Sin? — Chris Chadwick

Change That Can Happen To You — Chris Chadwick

The Power of Imperfect Faith — Chris Chadwick

What's More Important Miracle — Chris Chadwick

Staying Focused — Chris Chadwick

The Making of the Team — Chris Chadwick

Jesus' Ministry Philosophy — Chris Chadwick

Ministry in the Future — Chris Chadwick

Part one of Pastor Chris Chadwick's two part message on what makes a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Chris Chadwick on what it takes to be a true disciple of Christ in modern times.

Dealing with Doubt — Chris Chadwick

Battling Criticism - Part Two — Chris Chadwick

Pastor Chris Chadwick discusses the moment when John the Baptist asked Christ if He indeed was the Son of God. John the Baptist's moment of weakness--and Christ's response--illustrates how believers...

Pastor Chadwick preaches about the veil in the temple being rent in two; gives us access to the Lord through prayer.

Pastor Chadwick continues his study through the book of Matthew preaching against the dangers of a critical spirit.

The Indifference Syndrome — Chris Chadwick

Pastor Chadwick preaches about the invitation that Christ has given to all of us; to come unto Him.

Pastor Chadwick challenges us about being concerned about wants really important.

Pastor Chadwick challenges us to remember to give all our burdens to Jesus because his yoke is still easy.

Pastor Chadwick challenges us to think about what we say; for we will give an account for every idle word.

Pastor Chadwick preaches on the unpardonable sin which is rejecting Jesus Christ.

Knowledge--as Christians in the 21st century; we've been blessed with an abundance of knowledge. The Bible has been the number one selling book ini the world for decades. There's more free; Biblical...

What Should Church Look Like 2 — Chris Chadwick

What should the church look like? With so many competing voices; so many individuals and organizations trying to create a church culture of their design; it's easy to forget the fundamental question:...

Is there any pursuit in life more rewarding than the pursuit of God? Absolutely not. In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick uses Christ's Parable of the Hidden Treasure to illustrate the rich rewards...

A small amount of leaven was defining in the families of ancient Israel. How could something so small make such a big difference? In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick uses the one verse parable of...

We've all heard the story of the mustard seed. We love the idea of big things being accomplished with a little faith. But what does God expect from us in terms of faith? What could the local church...

The reality of hell is one of the inescapable truths of the Bible. The conscious choice among Christians to not act in the face of that reality is the greatest tragedy in this world. In this message;...

"A prophet is not without honour; save in his own country; and in his own house. This tragic statement by Jesus Christ summarized his return to his hometown during the peak of his ministry. In ""The...

Five loaves and two fishes: This was more than what Jesus needed to feed five thousand men; in addition to likely thousands of women and children. The feeding of the five thousand is one of the...

As Christians; we are truly called to walk by faith. There's so much more to living by faith than seeking comfort in the church. It is an active calling to take chances for Jesus Christ. In this...

In this message; the hypocrisy of the Pharisees is used to illustrate the truth that we must passionately; truthfully; and transparently submit ourselves to God's will for our lives. It's not about...

What No One Else Sees — Chris Chadwick

The Gospel of Jesus Christ extends to every living soul; a powerful truth expressed by an event in the ministry of Christ: The feeding of thousands with seven loaves and a few fishes.

Christ's encounter with the Syrophoenecian woman is one of the most powerful moments in His earthly ministry. In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick breaks down this confrontation and its ultimate;...

So many claim that the Christian faith is one of blind belief; of willful naivete. In fact; the opposite is so often true: The fact of Jesus Christ; His death and resurrection and His love for us are...

If we're going to go to the next level for Jesus Christ; it's important to retain an eternal perspective. In Matthew 16:5-12; Jesus confronts His disciples with one of the fundamental conflicts of...

Who do we say that Jesus Christ is? do we live our lives with the understandign that Jesus is indeed the Son of God; our Sovereign and Saviour? In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick illustrates the...

Soon after Peter confessed that Jesus was God; he took Christ aside and tried to distract the Son of God from his mission. What Peter hadn't accepted is that God's plan was perfect; that it would...

"In serving The Lord there is no middle ground; no lukewarm commitment; no dipping our toes in the water. ""Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake...

Our life is out of balance. We've got problems we need to solve. We've tried for years to get our lives together--making checklists; trusting emotional decisions to change our lives; frustrated when...

"The rules of God are intended for our pleasure. The Christ-following journey is one filled with grace; love; and an intimate relationship with God that the world simply cannot offer. In ""Walking in...

What does it mean to be the greatest in heaven? What does it mean to really excel in the Christian life--in life in general? It means submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ like a child. In this...

"When Christ commanded us to come to Him with childlike faith; what did He mean? He meant setting aside the fear; the failures of our past; the doubt that can so easily overcome. ""Help Not Wanted""...

"When a Christian has lost his or her way; it's up to other Christians to take the lead; to intercede; to reach out and show that lost sheep ""The Way Back."" Christian growth doesn't end at...

When a relationship goes wrong; or when you see a Christian brother/sister potentially living in error; what is God's plan for us stepping in? Are we meant to charge in; Bibles raised;...

What is Authentic Conversion? What does it mean to really know you're saved? Does going to heaven mean just saying the words--or is it a real; true change in our souls as we submit to Christ's...

What does it mean to be forgiven? What does it mean to know Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be redeemed? In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick outlines what it means to be forgiven... and how our...

"Why are so many Christians stuck in ""The Justice Paradigm;"" requiring; in their hearts; justice for wrongs committed against them by other Christians? It's totally antithetical to the grace of...

If you're a Christian; the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 should be cause for deep thought and introspection. What are we doing with the talents God has given us? At salvation; God deigns us...

"What's the point of marriage? Is it a demonstration of our commitment to living with our spouse; or a covenant between man and God? Is it really for life? In ""Why Stay Together;"" Pastor Chris...

Moving forward for Christ demands total surrender. But what does that mean? Exactly how much of what we like in life do we get to keep? In this challenging message; Pastor Chris Chadwick outlines...

"It's too easy to be overwhelmed by the complexities of modern life. Family; money; social obligations; church; work; entertainment: With all these elements vying for our attention; how can we see...

If you've been in the Christian life for any length of time; you probably have run into conflict--conflict that; when it arrives; carries with it the realization that living for Christ is probably...

In Matthew 20:17-19; Christ reiterates to His disciples the inevitable truth: that He would be crucified and Jerusalem and would rise from the dead. It wasn't the first time our Savior discussed...

"God wants you to be great. Does that mean it's His will for you to be rich; powerful; successful? No. So what does ""greatness"" really mean? Find out as Pastor Chris Chadwick defines true...

To be saved and submitted; to trust God fully; to be content with God's will for our lives and what He provides: This is what greatness is. This message explores the true joy of true greatness--and...

"We've all heard the saying: ""When the blind lead the blind; both fall into the ditch."" When Jesus Christ comes into the picture; though; the blind can lead those who see. In this message from...

When Christ arrived in Jerusalem; over a quarter of a million people showed up to celebrate His arrival. And yet they didn't know who He really was. They saw only His fame; what He did; His...

In Matthew chapter 21; Christ confronts a house of worship that was sickeningly polluted by profiteering high priests. Christ's reaction; in which He asserts His authority as God; displayed an...

Have you ever met anyone who didn't think they were authentic? 'Authenticity' is a trait that is much desired in the local church; though all too often it remains elusive. Why? Because we fail to...

By Whose Authority? — Chris Chadwick

Sentencing Yourself — Chris Chadwick

In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick dissects Matthew 22:23-33; a passage in which Christ decimates the flawed theology of the Sadducees--and paints for us a sobering picture of what really matters...

More Important than Taxes — Chris Chadwick

Master; which is the great commandment in the law? In life; we deal with three fundamental questions: How did I get here? Why am I here? Where am I going when I die? Matthew 22:36-40 is one of the...

What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? Jesus asks this question of doubting Pharisees in Matthew 22:42. It is a loaded question--in fact; it is the most important question ever asked. It is the...

Nobody likes a hypocrite. And yet; in the spiritual realm; really we all are. This is illustrated beautifully in Matthew 23:1-14 (this message examines the first half of the passage); in which Jesus...

Last week's Sunday morning message examined spiritual hypocrisy. This week; Pastor Chris Chadwick continues our study of Matthew 23:1-12; concluding with Christ's definition of Biblical greatness....

In Matthew 23; Christ infuriates the Pharisees by laying their hypocrisy bare. In so doing; Christ exposed a religion that had forgotten God and acted only in the interest of its leaders. And that's...

Christ's final public message is a tearing indictment of the Pharisees; their hypocrisy; and their commitment to a horrible false religion. It was false because it knew not Christ. It was false...

The end of Matthew 23 concludes Christ's final sermon with what may be the most powerful condemnation of religious hypocrisy of all time. Most poignant is that the conclusion was founded in truth and...

The Beginning of the End — Chris Chadwick

All that glitters is not gold. In the end times; the antichrist will rise; offering a covenant peace which will be nothing more than a counterfeit promise. It will set the stage for the return of...

Pastor Chris Chadwick continues this powerful series on the end times by highlighting the deceptive power of Satan during the tribulation. The end times will be the worst period in all of human...

In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick continues to examine Matthew 24:23-31; a passage which describes the second coming of Jesus Christ. These verses detail what will be the most horrific moments...

How you start something is not nearly as important as how you finish it. As Christians; we need to finish right. We're commanded to do so; we're driven by the love and fear of God to do so; we must...

Few passages convey the brevity of life like Matthew 24:32-44. If Bible prophecy exists to encourage the saints; then this passage about the rapture should propel us to reach out to everyone around...

In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick examines the parable of the talents; and the tragic wasted opportunities that we Christians must avoid.

The events described in Matthew 26 take place shortly before the most pivotal event in history: the crucifixion; then resurrection; of Jesus Christ. We see two leaders preparing: Christ; who prepares...

Faith in action is evidence of an active faith. Or; to put it differently; the Christian does good works because he or she is saved. So what does that look like? In this message; Pastor Chris...

It was the greatest betrayal in human history. Why did Judas choose to sell Christ's life for thirty pieces of silver? In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick examines Judas and makes a terrifying...

The Lord's Supper was a private; symbolic; spiritual act; a new ordinance for a new covenant. But it also draws a line in our spiritual life: A line between spiritual sincerity and numbness;...

Soon before Christ's crucifixion; the Apostle Peter sets himself up for one of the defining moments of his life: A breach of character that will haunt him; forever changing his walk with the Lord. It...

There came a point in the life of Christ when; in a matter of minutes; He was abandoned. His friends ran away. His enemies had taken Him. His Father would soon turn away from Him. He was completely...

In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick continues expositing Christ's time in the garden of Gethsemane soon before His crucifixion--and examines the many opportunities we have to know our Creator...

He knew He was going to die. He knew He was going to take on the sins of the world. He knew His father would; for the first and only time in history; turn away from Him. Christ's agony in the...

It was the worst day of Peter's life. It would define the rest of his days. It was the day he betrayed Jesus Christ. Consumed in the moment with his own pride; he denied that he knew Christ;...

It was a joke of a trial. Jesus Christ; the only sinless man ever to walk the earth; charged with crimes He didn't commit by wicked men. In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick opens up one of the...

Unintentional Pharisees — Chris Chadwick

What will you do with Jesus? As Christ stood before the people of Jerusalem; it was a choice faced by the high priest; the people; and by Pontius Pilate. In that moment in time; described in Matthew...

It was the darkest hour in human history. The Lamb of God; Jesus Christ; unfairly and illegally convicted by the corrupt priesthood; was crucified for our sins. In this passage; we see the a horrific...

It is the central theme of the Gospels. It is the most important message in the word of God. It was the penultimate moment in human history. It was the death of Jesus Christ; the moment He took on...

Kingdom Work — Chris Chadwick

After Christ was crucified; He was sealed in a tomb--and then something happened that is not often commented on: The Pharisees demanded that Pilate; to ensure that the prophecy of Christ's...

Christ is King: The great theme of all the Bible starts to come together in Matthew 28; when it becomes clear that Jesus Christ has conquered death--and made it possible for us to have a relationship...

When Jesus Christ rose from the dead; the authorities in Jerusalem did everything they could to prove that it was a hoax. But they couldn't: the message of Jesus Christ spread to the world. In this...