Sermons by Matt Williams

Sermons

Lives of Faith

Rahab

This week, we meet Rahab, a prostitute from Jericho who says “yes” to God in an extraordinary way. When Joshua sends spies into Jericho, Rahab …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

Lives of Faith

Naaman

During a tense period of Israel’s history, a powerful pagan commander—Naaman—finds himself in a place of need. Stricken by leprosy, Naaman is led by a …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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The Mercy of God

The relationship between sovereignty and responsibility often creates tension in our convictions about humanity and fairness. Instead of inviting us to understand, God simply asks …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

Acts of the Apostles

Stephen

When faced with persecution from Jewish leaders, Stephen seizes the opportunity to share the gospel. While his fearless love results in death, his sacrifice ignites …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Are You Thirsty?

During the Festival of Tents, a significant week in the Jewish calendar, Jesus seizes the celebratory moment to preach in Jerusalem, offering himself as living …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Set Free

Jesus answers questions of his identity by clearly claiming equality with God, and because his audience feels entitled and privileged, they respond in anger. We …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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The Good Shepherd

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus has an intimate connection with his sheep—they know his voice, follow him, and trust him. Trusting Jesus’ direction is not …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Love and Serve

In this passage, Jesus mirrors Peter’s three denials with three questions, three affirmations of love, and three affirmations of work to be done. We can …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Obadiah

For many years, the Edomites live in a position of power, gloating over the downfall of their adversary, the Israelites. But their time of judgment …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Money

Jesus is clear that we cannot worship both God and money. Being managers and not owners of our resources frees us to connect with God …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Faith and Works

James continues to unpack his central theme—faith and works are bound together as a vibrant expression of the Christian life. In a religious setting, it …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Easter

Jesus’ appearance to his followers causes fear, astonishment, confusion, and wonder. Just as Jesus carries his scars in a resurrected body and lets them tell …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Robbing God

The Israelites are confused by the distance their sin has created between themselves and God. Their disregard for the sacrificial system God has put in …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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A Weaned Soul

In this psalm of ascent, we get a glimpse into David’s journey from pride to humility. He has learned what it means to carry a …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Shelter in Him

The psalmist recognizes the challenge of living in a broken world where evil and injustice seem to be winning at every turn. Instead of being …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Exiles

In this series, we explore what Scripture says about being exiles and foreigners in a world that is not our permanent home. Even in the …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Citizens

Citizenship is an identity issue. If we primarily identify as citizens of our earthly nation, then we fall prey to fear and anger—our hopes rise …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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Unlikely Rescue

In this passage, Jonah comes face to face with the reality that he cannot outrun God. Yet as he sinks towards death, his heart turns, …

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

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