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Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 5/2/2000 This sermon examines the origin of the Protestant Work Ethic as well as what is true and false about what Weber put forth. Much Scripture is looked at in the sermon. Genesis 1:26-28

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 2/28/1999 This sermon looks at three aspects of what happens in a nation when God's judgment comes upon it. First, good is called evil - and evil is called good. Second, blindness settles over the people of the land. And third, God blesses the wicked; He grants them favor; he uses them for His purposes. Isaiah 5:20; Proverbs 20:8

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 6/30/2000 The Supreme Court case Miller v. California opened the floodgates of filth in 1973. Since then, men have been robbed of their manhood as they have drowned themselves in their sinful desires. The majority of men today wrestle with or in bondage to pornography (and a great host of women also). Pornography causes men to forget their role and duty. It causes them to compromise with evil in society. It neutralizes them and causes them to be silent and not speak out and defend their families. This sermon exposes the evil of pornography and gives a game plan to rid it from your life. Hebrews 4:14-16

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 7/4/1999 Family Worship is critical to the governance of a godly home. Yet few practice it in their homes. This sermon looks at Scripture and church history to establish the validity and practice of family worship. The family has the primary duty to instruct children in the faith - not the Church or others. 31 min. http://MercySeat.net Where any one feels himself called of God to establish daily worship in his house, he should act with solemn decision. In this, as in a thousand other affairs of life, the shortest method is the best. Instead of parleying with objections, or waiting for some happy conjecture, or seeking to prepare the way by gradual approaches, or timorously sounding the opinions of those whose place it is to submit, let him, in reliance on God, without other preliminary, and without allowing another sun to set, call his family together, state his purpose in the very fewest terms, and carry it into immediate accomplishment.” -Pastor James Alexander, 1847 Genesis 8:18

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 8/24/2000 Many falsely believe work to be a curse because of what the Lord said about it after the fall took place. The truth is work is a God-given function for man in the earth. This sermon establishes the theological foundations for work, and also offers practical advice on how to see it accomplished through our lives by looking at four areas: 1.God condemns laziness and intends for us to work hard 2. The Scriptures stand in opposition to retirement 3.The Scriptures stand in opposition to state licensure for work 4.The Scriptures teach that God is our Provider Genesis 3:17-19

Sermon by Matt Trewhella in the 1980s, published on SermonAudio on 5/9/1999 This is an old sermon portion published for radio nearly 20 years ago. The sermon is from Isaiah 1:10-15. The hands of American Christians are covered in blood. A great atrocity is going on in our land and many are indifferent to it. So often it is not what churches are doing that is wrong - rather it is what they are NOT doing that is wrong. The bible is clear that the Lord disdains worship and prayer when the lives of those worshiping and praying are devoid of doing those things which are dear to His heart and are not living in obedience to Him. May Christ be glorified through our lives. Isaiah 1:10-15; Matthew 23:23

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 4/25/1999 Paul declares in this passage that those who do not love the Lord Jesus Christ are cursed. The theological term used is imprecation. To imprecate is to invoke God’s righteous judgment – whether upon a person, a people or a nation. This is NOT an unchristian thing to do nor is it merely an OT phenomenon. The reason most Christians today recoil at imprecation is because they have been schooled in unbiblical thought. They have been influenced by universal thought – that God is love and everybody will make it to heaven. Though most in American Christianity would not say everyone makes it to heaven they have bought into this idea that God is a God of love period. They have embraced this false god – the god of love period. Yet the bible speaks of imprecation – both in the OT AND the NT over and over again. God is not just a God of love period – but He is also a God of justice. Imprecation is a normal part of NT Christianity. 1 Corinthians 16:22; Psalm 58

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 1/10/1999 Trench warfare is a part of the Christian life too. Though we live a nation which applauds expediency, God calls us to faithful, perseverant service to Him. Most quit if something takes more than 90 days to accomplish, but the Lord calls us to a lifetime of faithful service to Him. This sermon looks at trench warfare and then makes application to the Christian life and service to Christ. May it be an encouragement to all of you who faithfully serve Him in the earth! Deuteronomy 7:22

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 11/15/1998 This sermon addresses four areas: 1.) Jesus is our King 2.) To Him we owe allegiance 3.) We have a duty to declare and demonstrate His Law/Order as found in His Word 4.) We must not commit treason against Him or His kingdom. Treason is a betrayal of one's devotion, loyalty, and duty to one's King. Our lives are short - may we live faithful to Him! Matthew 2:1-2; Philippians 2:9-11

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 12/6/1998 God does have a kingdom. His kingdom is here in the earth now. His kingdom is to expand in the earth. How does His kingdom expand in the earth? This sermon lists five ways through which God expands His kingdom in the earth. This sermon is loaded with Scripture. Mark 4:30; Luke 13:20

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 10/25/1998 This sermon briefly addresses the function of the magistrates from Scripture; sets forth little known history on election sermons; and also addresses the 501c(3). An insightful sermon. Romans 13; Exodus 18:21

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 7/5/1998 The title of this sermon speaks for itself. This is a no holds barred sermon which not only lists reasons not to send your children to the State school, but also gives solid Scriptural reasons why you should educate your children yourself. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering! Matthew 28:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 8/10/1998 Does God have a kingdom? Is God's kingdom present in the earth? Does His kingdom only have a futuristic aspect to it? Does His kingdom expand in the earth? What is the vehicle by which His kingdom expands in the earth? Does His kingdom have implications in the earth? Short sermon, loaded with Scripture. Mark 1:14; Matthew 13:31

Sermon by Matt Trewhella on 5/10/1998 This sermon asserts five reasons Christians should not obtain state marriage licenses. History regarding marriage in America is also discussed, as well as practices regarding marrying without one. This sermon is not comprehensive on this matter.

“In a society in which idolatry runs rampant, a church that is not iconoclastic is a travesty.” Bahnsen book on Homosexuality = https://veritasdomain.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/homosexuality-greg-bahnsen.pdf The Messianic Character of American Education = https://www.amazon.com/messianic-character-education-philosophy-education/dp/B0083H5L1K/ref=sr_1_2?crid=WVQGRFUHFHPM&keywords=messianic+character+of+american+education&qid=1691415979&sprefix=messianic+character+of+americaneducation%2Caps%2C519&sr=8-2 Education: State vs. Parents sermon = https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=22812950554 10 Reasons NOT to Send Your Children to Government Schools sermon = https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=3312205440 Idols for Destruction = https://www.amazon.com/Idols-Destruction-Conflict-Christian-American/dp/0891077383/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BVI3MTFXG9HZ&keywords=Idols+for+destruction&qid=1691416075&sprefix=idols+for+destruction%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

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This sermon speaks to the state of things in America - and gives three things that can be done. Link to the sermon The Effects of Homosex on Americans: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=428121327450 News story about Trump celebration: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/16/celebration-same-sex-marriage-mar-a-lago-00074441 History of Log Cabin Republicans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans Suffolk Resolves: https://www.djwf.org/warren-s-documents More on Resolves: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk_Resolves And more: https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1231.html And more: http://www.drjosephwarren.com/2016/09/the-suffolk-resolves-in-draft-2/

Pastor Matt's testimony: http://howjesuschangedmylife.com/ Please consider giving to these Christians facing years in federal prison for interposing on behalf of their preborn neighbors. While the funding campaign says 11, as originally there were 11, now there are 23, who will be benefited by this fund. Here is the link to give to the fund: https://www.lifefunder.com/prolife11 Sanquhar Declaration: http://mercyseat.net/1999/06/22/the-sanquhar-declaration/ The book Fair Sunshine: https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Sunshine-Character-Scottish-Covenanters/dp/0851518435 The book A Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266009574603?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1-DqY4sHkR-2qufZIPAfQDQ53&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=266009574603&targetid=4581046489808874&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418640322&mkgroupid=1239149842233245&rlsatarget=pla-4581046489808874&abcId=9300602&merchantid=51291&msclkid=f66a5a5d99001fcd4bb03e298a06cc3a 3-minute video of the Christians facing years in federal prison: https://rumble.com/v2kmc4c-23-christians-are-facing-prison.html 25-minute video on what our response should be to Pistol Brace law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_cct7Ro2tKo&pp=ygUVMTB0aCBhbWVuZG1lbnQgY2VudGVy&fbclid=IwAR3ZjKO1c-ee0KQ5gZLU5aEG04FHeFbosX7eROKuSa1Ddoi3qP23AbKVtu4