Speaker Pastor Matthew Ude

Jesus is the Foundation

Sunday October 27, 2024 Text: Psalm 118:18-29 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Reformation Passages: Psalm 118:18-29

The Righteousness of God is Revealed

Sunday October 27, 2024 Text: Romans 3:19-28 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Reformation Passages: Romans 3:19-28

In our text Paul talks about the revealing of the righteousness of God. But why did it need to be revealed? Why was it hidden? Who was it hidden from? Who did the hiding? Scripture makes it clear that although God veiled his glory, it is not God but man who attempts to hide it,

The Son Shall Set You Free

Sunday October 20, 2024 Text: John 8:31-36 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Reformation Passages: John 8:31-36

If you continue in my word . . . We often translate this as “if you abide (or live) in my word.” It could also be translated, “if you continue in my word.” This is what the original King James has here. Jesus is speaking to “those Jews who [had so far] believed in Him.”

The Cross Marks The Spot

Sunday October 6, 2024 Text: 2 corinthians 4:5-7 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Mission Festival Passages: 2 corinthians 4:5-7

 The Cross Marks The Spot 2 Corinthians 4:5-7  5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.  6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of

How To Win An Argument

Sunday September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:30-37 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 9:30-37

How many of you have watched young kids playing sports get confused and accidentally score in the wrong goal? It can be quite amusing. If you get it on video, you can save it for their wedding day. It’s less funny however if the players are adults. If your favorite football or basketball player, did

Jesus Makes Mountains Disappear

Sunday September 15, 2024 Text: Mark 9:14-29 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 9:14-29

This entire miracle is one that speaks to us about faith. In life we meet obstacles. Sometimes these obstacles are small, sometimes they are large, and sometimes they seem large at the time but later we find that they weren’t really that big of deal. These obstacles might sometimes tempt us to just give up.

The Wise and Foolish Heart

Sunday September 8, 2024 Text: Psalm 14:1-7 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Psalm 14:1-7

Genoa Peak is a mountain top that stands on the western border of Nevada. If you climb up to it, you can get two good views. To the west is the verdant valley, which is Lake Tahoe and beyond it California. To the east is the dry parched desert which is most of Nevada. Now

Each Piece Put On With Care

Sunday September 1, 2024 Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Ephesians 6:10-20

Ephesians 6:10-12   10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against

The Lord Has Called You To Faithfulness

Sunday August 11, 2024 Text: 1 samuel 3:1-10 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: 1 samuel 3:1-10

Our text tells us that the word of the Lord was rare. Why? Because Eli and his sons had failed in their duty to serve the Lord. Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas failed through a blatantly sinful lifestyle which was an open despising of God’s word. Eli failed because he did not deal with this

The Calling of Christ

Sunday August 4, 2024 Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Ephesians 4:1-6

Numerous times throughout my life I’ve heard the rule that you should not wear white sneakers in Europe because people will instantly know your American. My response is always why I should care if people know I’m American. I am American. Why would I want to hide it? In our text this morning Paul speaks