Sermons by Pastor Matthew Shorack

Ruth 1:1-22 Ruth’s Redeeming Romance (Series) Unbelief: We can’t run away from God’s will. Ruth 1:1-5 (1) In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. When things are difficult and we try to play God, life goes from bad to worse.   Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the…

1 John Scriptures Locked In (Series) The apostle John states the purpose in his first letter. 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. John devotes an entire letter on this subject. It’s important that we not doubt our salvation and God’s promises and integrity. Consider 8 markers given to us. 1) A desire to tell others about Christ.…

Hebrews 6:4-6 Locked In (Series) Hebrews 6:4-6 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. We…

Matthew 5:13-16 Locked In (Series) Can our salvation be lost? Salt and Light! Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. What is this scripture talking about? Salt is a molecular compound of sodium and chlorine atoms (NaCl). In its unspoiled state It will never lose its taste, or its…

1 Peter 2:4-9 Locked In (Series) 1 Peter 2:4-9 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will…

John 10:27-30 Locked In (Series) John 10:27-30 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.” The Lord has a loving and sacrificial relationship because He…

Ephesians 6:18-20 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Prayer empowers us to wear the armor and wield the sword. (Exodus 17:8–16) To defeat Amalek it took both Moses’ prayer on the mountain and Joshua’s sword in the valley.   Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Always…

Ephesians 6:17 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. The helmet of salvation. In battle it’s important to protect the head. The enemy attacks our mind so often. It’s considered a kill shot.   2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in youunless, of course, you fail the test?…

Ephesians 6:16 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; The enemy’s focus is to create doubt about God. In all circumstances-   To quench all the fiery darts 1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.   Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more crafty…

Ephesians 6:15 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:15 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Because we have the peace with God that comes from the Gospel, we don’t need to fear an attack from anyone or anything.   Philippians 4:6-9 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,…

Ephesians 6:14b Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Be ready for the battle.   Ephesians 6:14b with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The breastplate of righteousness represents Jesus’ righteousness.   Ephesians 4:24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new…

Ephesians 6:14a Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:14a Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, Prepare yourself with God’s truth.   Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak. Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. The foundation of this teaching is found in…

Ephesians 6:10-13 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of…

Matthew 27:62-64 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This…

John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: 15 “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated…

1 Peter 5:6-11 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) 1 Peter 5:6-11 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing…