That… Which Matters Most

  • The Law and the Prophets — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 26

    When Jesus begins to preach the Sermon on the Mount, He starts with the nature of those who make up the Kingdom. Then, He turns to the Law and Prophets, showing that He is the fulfillment of both. He is not removing the Law and Prophets, but making it more… Listen ⇢

    The Law and the Prophets — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 26

  • Three Sermons on Head Coverings and More…

    Women wearing head coverings in worship has become controversial here in the past few years. There are those who are steadfastly against it, declaring that it was merely cultural in Paul’s day, and now no longer necessary for women today. For example, since I started putting this post together, Doug… Listen ⇢

    Three Sermons on Head Coverings and More…

  • The Salt of the Earth — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 25

    The Salt of the Earth Now, I do want you to see the allusion. It isn’t a strong one, but I think it’s there. In bringing the new heavens and the new earth, Jesus shows us how this will happen: through His people being salt of the earth, and lights… Listen ⇢

    The Salt of the Earth — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 25

  • Abandoned By God

    This was originally published June 15, 2013 when I was going through a dark period in life. Heidi rediscovered it through her Feedly account. I’ve revised it since the first publication, and republish it now because there are always more people going through similar situations who need the encouragement. Recently, in… Listen ⇢

    Abandoned By God

  • Work vs. Worship

    There are times when I will be talking to believers about worship, and they will say something along the lines of, “well, I worship every day. All of life is worship. I’m worshipping now as I do my job.” I know that they want to believe this, because it sanctifies… Listen ⇢

    Work vs. Worship

  • Psalm 5: Sing Imprecatory Psalms

    Waco Reformed Church Elder Seth Crow Lord’s Day Worship 03/09/2025 Old Covenant Reading: Psalm 5 New Covenant Reading: Luke 18:9-14 We would love to have you join us for worship!   Listen ⇢

    Psalm 5: Sing Imprecatory Psalms

  • For Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 24

    Preparation for Worship: Psalm 73:25-26 Call to worship: Hebrews 12:18-24 (Keep it, same as last week). Reading of the Law: Proverbs 10:30-32 (Dichotomy continues: righteous and wicked) AOPG: Isaiah 1:18; Hebrews 12:24 Old Covenant Reading (read first):  Ezekiel 47:1-5 New Covenant Reading: Matthew 5:1-10 (This is the inspired and holy… Listen ⇢

    For Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 24

  • He Went Up a Mountain — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 23

    Just a quick note: this is one of those sermons when I was able to focus in upon the importance of mountains in Scripture. Everything has meaning, and we need to see the symbolism in Scripture. In this sermon, I explain why mountains are so vital. For a hint of… Listen ⇢

    He Went Up a Mountain — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 23

  • Jesus Went About — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 22

    Preparation for Worship: Luke 4:36 Call to worship: Isaiah 61:1-3 Reading of the Law: Proverbs 10:26 (Note to me: we have been called by our LORD to work… where we find ourselves being lazy, we need to repent). AOPG: Romans 4:7-8 Old Covenant Reading (read first): Isaiah 61 New Covenant… Listen ⇢

    Jesus Went About — The Gospel of Matthew Sermon 22