The Way Into the Holy Places (Hebrews 9:1-10)

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that the old covenant couldn’t bring us into the presence of God. All of its requirements and rituals for worship came with restrictions because of sin. But what was out of sight under the old has been revealed in the new, for Jesus has made the way into […]

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Joy Restored (Ps. 51:7-12)

Having confessed his sinfulness and rebellion against God, David continues to fall upon the mercy of God now in supplication – asking the God would purge him from his iniquity and cleanse him from all unrighteousness. But why does David so desperately seek forgiveness? Why does he repeatedly entreat God to wash him, to create […]

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The Glorious Church of God (Eph. 2:19-22)

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Eph. 2:19). Thus Paul concludes this magnificent chapter with a stunning picture of sinful humanity, both Jew and Gentile, being built together into the temple of God. This holy dwelling place is built upon […]

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