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Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 6/28/2009 Keys represent authority. Christ possesses 'the key of David', not the Jews. Christ opens and closes the door, and Christ declares to the Philadelphian Christians that He has given them 'an open door and no one can shut it', not even the Jews. Those Jews who reject Christ are now declared by Christ to be 'the synogogue of Satan.' Revelation 3:7-13

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 7/19/2009 Revelation 4:1 is the verse upon which the pre-tribulation rapture theory is built - it is the foundation stone. Yet, upon examination of the verse itself, it becomes apparent that what the futurists proffer is simply NOT there. They commit an act of eisogesis - they read into the text something that is simply not there. This sermon exposes their bogus interpretation. The sermon then continues on verse by verse through all of chapter four. Revelation 4

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 9/20/2009 The futurists, those who believe the things spoken of in Revelation are yet to come, say – “See, these things have not happened , have not literally happened in the earth, therefore the things spoken of in Revelation are still yet to come.” Here in chapter 6, we need to ask ourselves: Is Jesus a literal lamb in v.1? Are there literally four horses with riders that will literally ride across the earth spreading their destruction? Will the black horse rider literally balance a pair of scales in his hand as he does so? Is the quart of wheat for a denarius spoken of in v.6 a literal denarius when the denarius doesn't even exist anymore? Are the souls of the martyrs literally kept under an altar? Will the literal stars of heaven literally fall to the earth (when even if one star hit the earth, the earth would cease to exist)? Will the sky literally be rolled up like a scroll and every mountain and island literally be moved out of its place? John is employing apocalyptic judgment language here in Revelation – language which is commonly used in Scripture to speak of God's impending judgment - it is meant to be interpreted symbolically, not literally. Much more! Revelation 6

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 10/4/2009 This sermon answers the question - who are the 144,000? Revelation 7

Roger Oliver, our Missionary to Mexico, served as a Green Beret for more than 22 years. In this sermon, he talks about the Law of God and and its righteous requirement.

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 3/29/2009 This sermon compares the current state of American Christianity to the Church at Ephesus that John wrote to in the 1st century. The sermon shows how wildly different the two are! Revelation 1:9-2:7

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 6/15/2008 This sermon sets forth a little-known Christian doctrine, but one which is of huge importance for Christians, magistrates, and the people of our nation to understand. This doctrine stands as a check against tyranny in a nation. Given the dire state of our nation, that makes understanding this doctrine of paramount importance. Jeremiah 26:10-16; Daniel 3

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 3/16/2009 This sermon covers the greeting from John to the seven churches in Asia. In the greeting, John states that "even they who pierced Him" shall see His coming. Did those who crucified Christ see His coming? Listen to this sermon to find out the answer. Revelation 1:4-7

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 3/8/2009 A prologue is simply an introduction to a discourse. It sets the stage for what is going to be said. In this sermon, Pastor Matt discusses when the Book of Revelation was written. He also discusses the interpretive process for the book regarding the literal/symbolic debate. He then exegetes the three verses, and establishes a time-frame for the fulfillment of what John saw and wrote of. Revelation 1:1-3

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 10/15/2007 We are often attacked by Christians for displaying the images of the murdered preborn in public. In this sermon, Pastor Matt responds to a newspaper editorial by a Christian minister using Scripture to condemn such displays. The sermon reveals the need for Christians to employ a sound hermeneutic; to conduct proper exegesis; and make sure they read Scriptures in their context. Exodus 20:4-6; Ephesians 5:12

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 12/18/2005 Does Christmas have its roots in paganism? Did the Roman Catholic Church establish observance of Christmas? Are Christmas trees sinful or modern-day Asherah poles? These and other matters are addressed in this sermon. Jeremiah 10:1-5

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 12/2/2007 The popular eschatology of our day does not stand up to scrutiny when examined by the Word of God. In this sermon, Pastor Matt is able to present a view which takes the popular view to task. This sermon is important because what we believe theologically affects how we govern our lives – and this is true of eschatology. The present popular eschatology has neutralized the Church, and our nation – and more importantly Christ's kingdom – is reaping the bad fruit of a 150 years of this abherrant teaching. This sermon goes through the Mt. Olivet discourse by going through Mark 13 verse by verse. Are the things spoken of by Christ in this passage yet future as many proclaim, or have they already taken place? Listen to the evidence given – and decide for yourself. Mark 13

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 2/24/2008 This sermon examines the reciprocal relationship in marriage between a man and a woman according to God's design as revealed in Scripture. Many marriages languish precisely because they refuse to submit to God's design - choosing rather to embrace the pagan thought of the larger culture. The Lord calls upon the bride to submit to her husband - He calls upon the groom to love his wife. It is a picture of our relationship as His bride. And in it is found the key to a fruitful marriage. [The sermon - Plight Thee My Troth - should be listened to after this sermon] Ephesians 5:22-32

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 9/4/2016 Christ conquers nations! This sermon explains the subsequent history of the great image of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream as explained by Daniel. Daniel 2

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 8/23/23 Many Christians employ the Babylonian Captivity to teach that Christians in America today should just go along to get along because we are a captive people in a pagan land. We live in a foreign land where the pagans rule. We should therefore just follow their ways, simply submit, keep to ourselves, and quietly raise our families. This sermon offers an alternative view of the passage. Daniel 1

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 4/27/2008 The title speaks for itself. When the Lord does it to us - if we make it through - it produces gold. Daniel 4; 1 John 2:16

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 4/13/2008 Faithfulness to the Lord is a virtue lost on most Christians in America these days, especially when it comes to faithfulness when confrontation with the State is involved. This sermon covers the passage of three young men whose fealty to the Lord has been told for centuries. May it encourage us all! Daniel 3

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 6/8/2008 Pride is not a virtue. As Christian men and women, pride is NOT something we want to have in our hearts or demonstrate in our lives. Pride is so thick and so terrible within the heart of man that it is one of only three things the writer John needs to use to summarize all that mitigates against loving and serving God (1 John 2:15-17). Belshazzar was full of pride. Daniel 5; Isaiah 3:8-9

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 7/13/2008 Daniel came into confrontation with the State. When you obey the Lord; when you stay true to Him and it brings you into conflict with the State; you will always be accused of being a scofflaw; of being treasonous; of being unpatriotic and a threat to the State. The truth is however – that we are not scofflaws. We are not treasonous. We are not unpatriotic or a threat to the State, rather we are a benefit to the State because we expose their lawlessness; make them face the fact that they are not God; remind them that their authority has limits; and give them opportunity to recover themselves. The sermon also looks at Daniel as a magistrate in regard to the doctrine of the lesser magistrates. Daniel 6

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 8/10/2008 Continuing verse by verse. Who is the ram? Who is the goat? Who are the four horns? Who is the little horn in this chapter? Daniel 8

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 8/3/2008 Chapter 7 begins a series of visions Daniel had during his lifetime. The narrative part of his life in the book of Daniel essentially ended with chapter 6, and now, from chapter 7 till the end of the book, he tells of visions he saw at different periods throughout his life. Daniel 7

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 9/28/2008 Continuing through Daniel verse by verse. This sermon looks at this controversial passage in present day American Christianity - and comes to sound exegetical conclusions. Daniel 9:20-27

Sermon by Matt Trewhella in 2008 Continuing verse by verse through Daniel. This sermon was preached in 2008. The first 25 minutes of the sermon actually covers Pastor Matt's thoughts about Sarah Palin running as Vice-President. The last half of the sermon covers Daniel's prayer. The sermon focuses on the importance of prayer, how to pray, and the importance of repentance. The level to which we repent - determines the level to which God's kingdom is fleshed out in our lives. Daniel 9:1-19

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 7/8/2007 Much little–known history is revealed in this sermon. Most in America, including most Christians, want no more than two children. This sermon looks at Scripture and history to contend with the pro-birth control, anti-child, mentality of America. You will be shocked at what you learn – if you dare listen. Genesis 1:27-28; Leviticus 15

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 5/13/2007 This sermon begins by establishing four watchwords for good mothers, namely - sacrifice, nurture, intrepid-perseverance, and anchor - and examines these good qualities. Then the sermon turns and looks at anti-mothers - those women who do the exact opposite of these good qualities. The sermon includes a look at the life of a young woman who had a mother of this ill kind - one Lady Jane Grey who was executed at age 16 for her fealty to Christ - a fealty which she exhibited in spite of how badly her mother treated her. Proverbs 31