That… Which Matters Most

  • …by Rehab: Gospel of Matthew No. 4

    Most people get uncomfortable when the fact that Rehab, a harlot, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. They either ignore the fact, or try to water it down. Yet, she truly is a picture of God’s grace. She is, in a sense, a picture of the church, for… Listen ⇢

    …by Rehab: Gospel of Matthew No. 4

  • Jacob Begat Judah: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 3

    Drawing from the prophecy of Judah in Genesis 49:8-12, we see that Judah gives us a true picture of Christ’s sacrificial love, in the earlier chapters of Genesis. He truly acts in a kingly fashion, willing to lay his life down for the love of his father, and the safety… Listen ⇢

    Jacob Begat Judah: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 3

  • Son of Abraham: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 2.

    Jesus is identified by several titles in His genealogy by Matthew. One is, the Son of Abraham. In this sermon, we look at Abraham’s call, his fear, his faith, his obedience, and his legacy as the patriarch of the faith. He is the father of all who believe, and it… Listen ⇢

    Son of Abraham: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 2.

  • Jesus Is Israel: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 1

    The following is the first sermon in our series on the Gospel of Matthew. It deals with the reality that Jesus is true Israel. I know many claim to be Israel, as in the modern nation. But as Paul astutely and divinely wrote: not all Israel is Israel. To be… Listen ⇢

    Jesus Is Israel: Gospel of Matthew Sermon No. 1

  • From the Archives: A Critique of Mark A. Garcia’s Post After the Patriarchy, Part 1.

    (Originally published July 13, 2016. Since publishing this, Garcia’s post has been scrubbed from they internet. It won’t be missed. The point of my article is to show how progressives deal with Biblical patriarchy by appealing to lofty language in order to obscure biblical truth. The word of God has… Listen ⇢

    From the Archives: A Critique of Mark A. Garcia’s Post After the Patriarchy, Part 1.

  • Winston Churchill ON Socialized Medicine

    And now from the department of history repeating itself department… Churchill on socialized medicine that was implemented in 1948 “The queues are longer, the shelves are barer, the shops are emptier. The interference of Government Departments with daily life is more severe and more galling. More forms have to be filled… Listen ⇢

    Winston Churchill ON Socialized Medicine

  • Cremation or Burial: A Biblical Perspective

    (This post was originally published June 30, 2006– and published in the church’s newsletter after this topic came up in discussions in Sunday school. I published it again on July 14, 2011. Then, after the great purge, I finally found it again on the Way Back Machine. I’m publishing it… Listen ⇢

    Cremation or Burial: A Biblical Perspective

  • Monday’s Rain

    This past Monday, we had an unexpected rain shower. These shots were taken looking out my back door. All photos are copyright © Timothy J. Hammons 2024.  Listen ⇢

    Monday’s Rain

  • Baptism for the Dead

    Here are some of the things discussed in this sermon: Just to Be Clear Since baptism is such a controversial topic…some thoughts on baptism. First, Doug Wilson writes: Of course this baptism does not automatically save the one baptized; there is no magical cleansing power in the water. We reject… Listen ⇢

    Baptism for the Dead