The Wonder Bread From Heaven
Thursday August 12, 2021 Text: John 6:24-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: John 6:24-35
Some twisty things are good, like rope and twizzlers others are not so good. In our text everything that Jesus says the Jews attempt to twist it back to earthly things. Every time the Jews try to twist it back to the earthly, Jesus attempts to call them on to the heavenly. Jesus wants us
Read MoreGod Plants Us In Christ’s Love
Monday July 26, 2021 Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Ephesians 3:14-21
I’ve read somewhere that Europeans tourists to the United States often make the same mistake. They often make the mistake of thinking they can come over here and see all of America in a couple weeks or a month. They fail to really comprehend how vast America is. They are used to nations that are
Read MoreGod Comes Down To Us
Tuesday July 20, 2021 Text: Genesis 28:10-19 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Genesis 28:10-19
If we aren’t listening carefully, it is easy to misunderstand expectations. A wife might remark that we are low on bread and butter but have plenty of eggs, and the husband comes home with eggs and beer. In our text this morning Jacob certainly is not listening and does misunderstand God’s intention. “I will go
Read MoreJesus Does the Impossible
Sunday July 11, 2021 Text: Psalm 98:1 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Psalm 98:1
We are impressed when people do the impossible not the mundane. It is not that impressive when an adult rides a bike. It is impressive if he were to ride it along a tight rope stretched between the top of two skyscrapers. That would be something to see. The things that God has done for
Read MoreJesus Causes Us To Stand
Tuesday July 6, 2021 Text: Ezekiel 2:1-5 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Ezekiel 2:1-5
It is enough that we can stand before God in His forgiveness. It is enough that our nation stands by His grace. It is enough that we know that His word is preached.
Read MoreLaughing With God
Thursday July 1, 2021 Text: Genesis 18:1-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Genesis 18:1-15
Sarah Laughed At God We are privileged to live in a nation in which we have the right of free speech. We can ridicule and make fun of our leaders. There are not many times in history when this was true. We are privileged to laugh at those in power without getting our heads chopped
Read MoreLight Of Mercy In Stormy Seas
Monday June 21, 2021 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Mark 4:35-41
Our hearts are often filled with storms. At such times it seems as if Jesus doesn’t care. Yet He gives peace to our hearts.
Read MoreWalking By Faith Leads To God’s Promises
Sunday June 13, 2021 Text: 2 corinthians 5:7 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: 2 corinthians 5:7
Those who walk by sight receive only the result of their own plans. Those who walk by faith receive the promises of God.
Read MoreSeeking The Kingdom
Sunday June 6, 2021 Text: Matthew 6:33 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Matthew 6:33
A Hard Thing – A Glorious Thing – A Promised Thing
Read MoreGod Loves Us Without Caution
Sunday May 30, 2021 Text: John 3:1-17 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: John 3:1-17
Most of us are probably familiar with the fact that there are two types of people when it comes to swimming. There are those who tip toe in and those who run and dive in. I prefer to dive in often without looking. This who I ended up with a face full of sand about
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