Matthew Study #92

We are not to loosen the least of the Bible's commandments. Today we consider the implication of this. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:17-20.

Matthew Study #91

Jesus affirms the permanence of Scripture, which for him and those first century followers meant the Old Testament. How should that impact us today? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:17-20.

Comfortable or Conformable?

In the last week of Jesus' ministry, he told his disciples what it would mean to follow him. While many of us are more concerned about being comfortable, Jesus seemed more concerned about us being conformable. Today we examine three paradoxes of conforming to the image of Christ found in John 12:20-32. Enjoy!

Matthew Study #90

Jesus said he came to "fulfill" the law. Surely he observed Torah and taught it, but he fulfilled the law in an even more significant way. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:17-20.

Matthew Study #89

Jesus said he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill them. What was the law that Jesus was referring to? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:17-20.

Matthew Study #88

There is a tension in Jesus' teaching about shining our light in the world. Do we do it to bring attention to ourselves or to bring glory to God? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:14-16.

Matthew Study #87

As lights of the world, Christ followers are to be a guide and a warning to others. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:14-16.

Matthew Study #86

Jesus was the light of the world. But he told his disciples that they (as well as us) are the light of the world and should let their light shine. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:14-16.

Matthew Study #85

Salt is the combination of sodium cloride, otherwise known as common table salt. In the same way we cannot be salt to the world without the Spirit of God in our lives. Join Pastor Mark from Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:13.

Rally Around Life

What do Christ followers rally around? What makes the difference during discouraging times? Find out from Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he teaches from John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21:4-9.

Matthew Study #84

Christ Followers are to be the salt of the earth, according to Jesus. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:13.

Matthew Study #83

What kinds of persecution does the Christ follower face? What gives joy and gladness in the face of persecution? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:10-12.

Matthew Study #82

What kind of persecution might a Christ follower expect in 21st century North America. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:10-12.

Matthew Study #81

Jesus didn't pull any punches when he told his disciples they would be persecuted. But he also said they would be blessed! Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:10-12.

Matthew Study #80

Is being a peace "lover" different than being a peace "maker"? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:9.

Matthew Study #79

Today we study Jesus' beatitude: "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he considers what it means to be pure in heart.

New Beginnings

What will the future of Church Requel look like? Pastor Mark Pierce uses this week's lectionary readings as a springboard to talk about the new church.

Matthew Study #78

Today we take one last look at what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he finishes his study of Matthew 5:7.

Emotional and Relational Health

Rich Workman of Church Requel wraps up the Mad Church Disease series by discussing emotional and relational health.

Matthew Study #77

Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy." Pastor Mark examines the history of this word, "mercy," through the Old Testament meaning of hesed. Join us as we study Matthew 5:7.

Matthew Study #76

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Is this some form of Karma? Or is there something bigger here? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:7.

Matthew Study #75

Today we finish our study of righteousness in the Beatitudes. Join Pastor Mark from Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:6.

Matthew Study #74

When Jesus said blessed is the man or woman who hungers for righteousness, just what was this righteousness all about?  Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:6

Matthew Study #73

What does it mean to be starving for righteousness? Can we really be dying of thirst to be right with God? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:6.

Matthew Study #72

Today we finish considering the concept of "meekness." Why did Jesus say that the meek will inherit the earth? Join Pastor Mark Pierce from Church Requel as he studies Matthew 5:5.

Physical Disciplines, Spiritual Disciplines

Maintaining physical and spiritual disciplines play a large role in recovery from (or prevention of) burnout. Join Pastor Mark Pierce in part 4 of his sermon series, Mad Church Disease.