Four Points Church

"Fulfilled - I Am Matt 14:22-36 " Feb 17,2019

This section begins with a swift transition. Jesus is moving quickly by telling His disciples to go to the other side of the sea and then dismissing the crowds. Matthew is silent as to why Jesus is rushing for a new location, but John tells us that the crowds wanted to “make Jesus king” (6:15). Their motivation was not spiritual, nor part of God’s will. Jesus protected his disciples from this mob mentality and withdrew to the mountain where He could finally enjoy some solitude with His Father.

"Fulfilled - Death of John the Baptist, Matthew 13: 51- 14:1-21" Feb 10, 2019

Matthew’s gospel is not written in chronological order.  Rather, the Holy Spirit instructs him to write in a way that communicates truths from Jesus life and teaching to his Jewish brethren.  In this case, the truth being communicated is that rejection and death are sometimes part of the God’s patient plan to save sinners in this world.  Not only was Jesus rejected by those closest to Him at the end of chapter 13, but John the Baptist gave his life for speaking truth boldly.  Rejection and death are not signs of failure in God’s economy. 

"Fulfilled - Something is Not Right, Matthew 13: 24-58" Feb 3, 2019

Have you ever wondered why the world is still so bad? Even worse, have you wondered why the church falls short so often? You are not the first to be troubled with these thoughts. Even people who were witnesses of the earthly ministry of Jesus questioned His methods. John the Baptist knew that Jesus was Lord and Savior, but months later as he faced execution he questioned whether Jesus really was the one he had been waiting for. Everyone expected the world to be changed when the Messiah arrived. For John the Baptist, things weren’t better. They were worse. It is for this reason that Jesus explained the Kingdom of heaven in parables.

"Vision 2019 Series God is Good - Legacy" Jan 27,2019

This is the fourth point of our four points , Legacy ,in our Vision 2019 Series - God is Good.

"Vision 2019 Series God is Good - Pasion " Jan 20,2019

This is the third of our four points, Passion, in our Vision 2019 Series - God is Good.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”  Acts 1:8

"Vision 2019 Series God is Good - Devotion " Jan 13,2019

This is the second of our four points, Devotion, in our Vision 2019 Series - God is Good.
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42

"Vision 2019 Series God is Good - Love " Jan 06,2019

Listen to the first week of our Vision 2019 Series God is Good, with our first point Love.

"Fulfilled - A Chapter of Parables, Matt 13:1-23" Dec 30, 2018

It is important to note that Matthew 13 contains eight parables in which Jesus explains the Kingdom of Heaven.  We will only look at the first of these parables in this section.  While it is commonly referred to as the parable of the sower, the application seems to be more on the four types of surfaces or soils that the seed falls upon. This parable answers many common questions that Christians have concerning other people that seemed to be Christians at one point, but have fallen away from their faith.  How can this occur?  Were they ever really saved?  The answers to these questions can be gleaned from this agricultural depiction of how God saves people.

"Ruth - Advent Week 4 - Ruth 4 " Dec 23,2018

There are so many things we can glean from this chapter but what we need to look at is the way that Boaz approached what needed to be done and the excellent character of Ruth. He didn’t think of it as a WIIFM (what’s in it for me?”) He had a heart for the poor and we see that in how he responds to Ruth in chapters 2 and 3. From what we see he was a man of moral character. He was a cheerful and generous giver. He, without hesitation, entered into this contract and relationship with Ruth. The closest relative to them would not purchase the land and immediately changed his mind when he heard that Ruth was a part of the deal. Boaz was one who was selfless and kind.

"Ruth - Advent Week 3 - Ruth 3 " Dec 16,2018

As the parent of Ruth, Naomi seeks to find her daughter a husband in order to keep the family name alive as described in Deuteronomy 25:5. Naomi desires a “rest” for her daughter-in-law (v.1), that is, to find her a state in which she will not have to live in such a depressed situation as the one which they now live, being widowed and without a place in the world. Naomi does not wish to subject Ruth to the weariness of the burden that is being without a family name to perpetuate. Knowing who Boaz is, Naomi trusts that the rest that Ruth will find is under his care (Matt 11:28). So she instructs Ruth, leading her to her redeemer (Rom 10:14-17).