Knowing Jesus More - Podcast

Listen as Pastor John talks with Joel and Ethan about preaching at Pillar Church, Ethan preparing his first sermon, and the message of the book of Philemon! Receiving One Another in Christ - Philemon - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastors talk about Psalm 19! You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here:Psalm 19 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen as the pastors talk about Genesis 1:1-2:3. They'll enjoy talking about the age of the earth, God's providence in Creation, and the rule of God in spite of the sin and suffering in our lives. You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here:God the Creator: Sovereign and Good - Pillar Church of FayettevilleYou can find some of the resources they discuss here: Suffering and the Sovereignty of God: Piper, John, Taylor, Justin: 9781581348095: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: The Hidden Smile of God: The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd (Audible Audio Edition): John Piper, Bob Souer, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Books

Listen as the Pastors of Pillar Church end their discussions of the Gospel of Matthew, talking about Matthew 28, and their reflections on the book as a whole! You can listen to the sermon they are discussing here:Matthew 28 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleSome of the books they discuss are below:The Sovereignty and Goodness of God: with Related Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture): Salisbury, Neal, Rowlandson, Mary: 9781319048815: Amazon.com: BooksPuritan Paperbacks Series from Banner of Truth

Listen in as the pastor's focus on Christian suffering in light of Christ's sufferings for us! You can listen to the sermon they are referring to here: Matthew 26:36-56 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastor's discuss Jesus' quoting the Old Testament, God's sovereign power over Judas and Satan, and the benefits of rightly remembering Jesus Christ in the Spiritual Disciplines. You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here: Matthew 26:17-35 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

John and Johnathon talk together about Matthew 26! They'll talk about why different people in the Gospel Story treasure Jesus little or treasure him above all else! You can listen to the sermon they are discussing here: Matthew 26:3-16 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen as the pastor's discuss the text from last Sunday! They will talk about faith and works, salvation, and the doctrine of Hell. You can listen to the song that John mentioned about the Sheep and the Goats here: Keith Green - The Sheep and the Goats (1981)You can listen to the sermon that they're talking about here:Matthew 25:31-26:2 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen to the pastors talk about the sermon on Matthew 25:1-30! They will talk about watchfulness in the Christian life, and productivity and fruitfulness in the Christian life. You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here: Matthew 25:1-30 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleYou can also find the book on Watchfulness that John mentions here:Watchfulness: Recovering a Lost Spiritual Discipline: Brian G. Hedges: 9781601785947: Amazon.com: Books

Hear the pastors of Pillar Church talk about the second half of Matthew chapter 24! They will answer questions about the text that will assist us as we seek to understand how Christians can wait well for the return of Jesus. You can listen to the sermon they are referencing here:Matthew 24:29-51 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleThe Isaiah passage that John referenced during the discussion was Isaiah 50:4, in which the Servant (Jesus) says: "The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught."

Listen in as the pastors of Pillar Church give an overview of the doctrines of Last Things, or eschatology! Some of the resources they mention can be found at the following links: The YouTube video on eschatology: https://youtu.be/4S0TQ2dXnms?si=zDci30g1VAfMhxK8The books they mentioned: The Source of Hope: An Introduction to Eschatology: Hammett, John S.: 9781087756165: Amazon.com: BooksThe Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views: Robert G. Clouse, George Eldon Ladd, Anthony A. Hoekema, Herman A. Lloyt, Loraine Boettner: 9780877847946: Amazon.com: BooksThe Bible and the Future: Hoekema, Anthony A.: 9780802808516: Amazon.com: Books

Listen as the pastors discuss Matthew 24:1-28. They'll talk about the end times, false prophets, and answer various questions. They will also share some brief thoughts devotionally from Philippians chapter 3. You can listen to the sermon they're discussing here:Matthew 24:1-28 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen to the pastors talk with Joel, who preached Matthew 23 last Sunday! They will discuss questions asked by people in the congregation, and continue encouraging us to be transparent and honest, not hypocritical as we follow Jesus. You can listen to the sermon they are discussing here:Matthew 23 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastors talk about Matthew 21:23-22:14! They will talk a little bit about the hard reality of Gospel rejection, but with the encouragement that God is sovereign still. You can listen to the sermon they are referencing here:Matthew 21:23-22:14 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastors talk about Jesus' triumphal entry, his cleansing the temple, and cursing the fig tree from Matthew 21:1-22. They will think together about how our faith is equipped by the story of Jesus in all of Scripture, and how we can prayerfully and effectively live for him as believers. You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here: Matthew 21:1-22 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen as the Pastors of Pillar Church talk about Matthew 20:17-34. They'll talk especially about suffering with and for Christ as Christians, and how we look to the Lord in the midst of suffering and persecution. You can listen to the sermon they discuss here: Matthew 20:17-34 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleHere are is the book that John mentions as Missionary stories: Bruchko: The Astonishing True Story of a 19-Year-Old American, His Capture by the Motilone Indians and His Adventures in Christianizing the Stone Age Tribe: Olson, Bruce: 9781591859932: Amazon.com: BooksThe Voice of the Martyrs ministry as mentioned by Johnathon can be found here:The Voice of the Martyrs

Listen in as the pastors discuss the story of the Rich Young Man from Matthew 19. They will think together about Assurance of Salvation, the Rewards of eternity, and more!You can hear the sermon they're talking about here: Matthew 19:16-20:16 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen as the Pastors of Pillar Church discuss the challenging topics of marriage and divorce according to Jesus in Matthew 19. You can listen to the sermon they reference here: Matthew 19:1-15 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleYou can find the book John references, "This Momentary Marriage" for pdf download here: This Momentary Marriage | Desiring God

Listen in as the pastors talk about Church discipline, sin and its causes, the necessity of fighting sin RADICALLY, and the difference between childlikeness and childishness. You can listen to the sermon they are talking about here:Matthew 18:1-35 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen as the pastors talk about Matthew 17:14-27. They'll discuss the necessity of continual faith and trust in Jesus as we live the Christian life. You can listen to the sermon they reference here:Matthew 17:14-27 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastors discuss Matthew 17:1-13! They will talk about how Christ is the better Moses; why Peter offered to make tents on the mountain of transfiguration; and (most importantly) how we can behold Christ's glory in the here and now!The sermon they are referencing can be found here:Matthew 17:1-13 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the pastors of Pillar Church discuss the sermon on Matthew 6:5-9: On Authentic Christian Prayer. You can listen to the sermon they're talking about here:Authentic Prayer - Pillar Church of FayettevilleThe book suggestions they mention are: Praying the Bible, and Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life - by Donald Whitney

Listen in as the pastors talk about Matthew 16:13-28! Here they will discuss some healthy ways to apply this vital passage of God's Word, to equip the Saints for being fearless and hopeful in Gospel ministry.Listen to the sermon they're referencing here:Matthew 16:13-28 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville*John's confused discussion of verse 28 was meant to refer back to Matthew 10:23, which he and Johnathon spent some time on during Episode 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v3J2iKUbBN4Wa01ok0WXV?si=XIpSM1IqSoqxLRNNMgjxPg

In this episode, hear the testimony of salvation from one of the pastors of Pillar Church! Listen in to this profound story of God's grace and redemption.

John and Johnathon discuss Matthew 15:21-39, and Jesus' interaction with Gentiles during his ministry. You can find the sermon on this text here:Matthew 15:21-39 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Hear the pastors of Pillar Church talk about Matthew 15:1-20. They discuss the roll that the heart and the mind plays in our sinfulness. They also discuss honoring one's father and mother into old age. You can hear the sermon discussed here:Matthew 15:1-20 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Listen in as the Pastors of Pillar Church talk about Matthew chapter 14! They discuss the impact and voice of Christians on culture, and the divisive and politicized issues that are all around us.

Listen in as the pastors of Pillar Church discuss the Kingdom of Heaven and Jesus' parables in Matthew 13:24-58.

Hear the pastors at Pillar Church discuss the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-23! They will think together about the challenges and fears that impact Christians in their sharing the Gospel, and how God's word speaks to those things.

Listen to the pastors of Pillar Church discuss the "unforgivable sin" from Matthew 12:31 -32, as well as discussing the nature of the Christians relationship to sin in general: grieving sin and rejoicing in Christ's work of redemption on the cross. You can find the sermons from our series in Matthew's Gospel here: Sermons - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Pastors John and Johnathon discuss Matthew 12:1-21. And how Jesus, the "Master of rest," is the source of our salvation from restlessness and sin. Matthew 12:1-21 - Pillar Church of FayettevilleThe Sinclaire Furgeson sermon referenced in the episode can be found here:Sinclair Ferguson: My Yoke Is Easy

The pastors of Pillar Church of Fayetteville reflect on Matthew 10:5-11:1. They discuss the controversial statement of Jesus in 10:23, as well as some of the implications of persecution and rejection that can face disciples today as they share the Gospel.Matthew 10:5-11:1 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville

Hear the pastors of Pillar Church reflect on Matthew 9:9-10:4 together. Especially as they consider the amazing reality of who Jesus is, and what that means for his followers.Listen to the sermon they discuss here:Matthew 9:9-10:4 - Pillar Church of Fayetteville