#118: The Credibility Gap

The standard for truth in God's kingdom is simple. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. Truth has no shades or degrees. A half truth is a whole lie. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:33-37.

#117: Swearing a Vow

There were two kinds of swearing in Jesus' day: frivolous swearing and evasive swearing. Learn why Jesus taught not to take an oath. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:33-37.

#116: Death or Divorce

The penalty for adultery was death in Old Testament times. A certificate of divorce could be considered merciful. How did this factor into Jesus' teaching? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

#115: The Exception Clause

Jesus provides one exception to the No Divorce principle: sexual immorality. Even so, divorce should be the final option. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

Sermon: "Becoming"

Tina Turner sings, "Love is a second hand emotion." Not so, when God's love is involved. Because of God's love, we are His children and are becoming the glorious creatures He intended us to be. Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we study 1 John 3:1-8.

1 John Chapter 5

This is my personal reading of 1 John chapter 5 from the English Standard Version.

1 John Chapter 4

This is my personal reading of 1 John chapter 4 from the English Standard Version.

1 John Chapter 3

This is my personal reading of 1 John chapter 3 from the English Standard Version.

1 John Chapter 2

This is my personal reading of 1 John chapter 2 from the English Standard Version.

1 John Chapter 1

This is my personal reading of 1 John chapter 1 from the English Standard Version.

#114: Hillel and Shammai

What do two rabbis, Hillel and Shammai, have to do with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount? Find out here! Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

#113: Reality of Divorce

While the ideal of marriage was held high, the reality of divorce in the 1st century was that a man could divorce his wife for almost any reason. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:31-32.

#112: Ideal of Marriage

We turn to the ancient Hebrew people and examine their view of marriage and divorce. Today we consider the ideal of marriage. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

#111: Ancient Greek Marriage

The Greeks had a very low view of women and considered sexual relationships outside of marriage to be normal and expected. Into this society Jesus taught on God's view of marriage and divorce. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue to study Matthew 5:31-32.

#110: Ancient Roman Marriage

To understand the world in which Jesus talked about marriage and divorce, we must first understand the ancient Roman view of marriage and divorce. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

#109: Divorce In America

We begin our study of Jesus' teaching on divorce by looking at divorce today. In the next few days we'll look at marriage and divorce in the 1st century. Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel for our study of Matthew 5:31-32.

Sermon: "Walk In The Light"

The Apostle John advises us to walk in the light. What is the light and who walks there? Ron Spon leads us in a study of 1 John 1:5-10.

#108: Unity of Marriage

How does God look upon marriage? We get our first glimpse on this topic from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:31-32.

#107: The Anti-Virus of Our Minds

Anger and lust act like a virus in a computer. The computer virus takes over the resources of a computer and keeps it from functioning well. In the same way anger and lust can take over our minds and keep us from loving and worshiping God. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:21-30.

#106: Preempting Lust

What steps do you need to take to prevent yourself from falling to the temptation of lust? Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel has several suggestions on how to live out the principles found in Matthew 5:27-30.

#105: The Eye of Lust

Jesus said it would be better for us to lose our right eye or our right hand than it would be for us to look at a woman with lustful intent. What does this mean for us in the 21st century? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:27-30.

#104: Adultery Road Closed - Part 2

For men, lust is more than an occasional glance at an attractive woman. Looking at a woman with lustful intent means to look and continuing to look, undressing her in one's mind. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our study of Matthew 5:27-28.

#103: Adultery Road Closed - Part 1

The Road is Closed for sex outside of marriage. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for part one as we study Matthew 5:27-28.

Sermon: "He Calls Me By Name"

Mary Magdalene was the first to see the resurrected Jesus. But she didn't recognize him at first - only after he called out her name. How do we know God? He calls us by name! Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for this moving Easter message from John 20:11-18.

#102: Going To Court

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told us to settle quickly with our adversary on the way to court. Is this simply pragmatic advice or is there something more going on here? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:25-26.

#101: Be Reconciled!

Jesus teaches that it doesn't matter who wronged who. Take the initiative. Be reconciled! Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:23.

#100 - We're Liable

What does it mean to be liable for anger or insults? Join Pastor Mark Pierce for this 100th study in Matthew. Today we consider Matthew 5:21-22.

Matthew Study #99

Jesus talks about a slow burning anger that is the same as murder. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:21-22.

Matthew Study #98

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Is that really true? To hear Jesus tell it, insulting words could be just as bad as murder. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:21-22.

Matthew Study #97

Jesus says that anger against someone is the same as murder. How could this be so? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Chruch Requel as we study Matthew 5:21-22.

Sermon: "The Jesus Parade"

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem can be likened to our walk with Christ. The Jesus Parade involves preparation, fascination, as well as destination. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Mark 11:1-11.

Matthew Study #96

Jesus said that unless our righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees, we will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. How should that impact you? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we complete our study of Matthew 5:20.

Matthew Study #95

What does it mean for me as your pastor to know that my righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees and Scribes? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:20.

Matthew Study #94

The Pharisees were serious about righteousness with God. But Jesus told us that if we ever wanted to enter God's kingdom, our right living would have to be more than the Pharisees. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:20.

Matthew Study #93

Our righteousness should exceed that of the scribes and the Pharisees. Who were the Pharisees? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:17-20.