Matthew Emadi is Pastor at Crossroads Church in Utah. He grew up in Layton, Utah. He studied business at Weber State University where he also played on the men’s basketball team from 2002-2006. In 2008, Matthew moved to Louisville to pursue a seminary education at The Southern Baptist Theological S…
Exodus 20:15 - "You Shall Not Steal" (02/18/24) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:14 - "You Shall Not Commit Adultery" (02/11/24) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:13 - The 6th Commandment: "You Shall Not Murder" (02/04/24) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:12 - Honor Your Father and Mother (01/28/24) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:7 - "You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord Your God in Vain" by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:8-11 - Remember the Sabbath (01/21/24) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Mark 5:21-43 - Why in the Valley of Death Should I Weep? by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Second Coming: Encouragement to Believers (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Luke 15:11-32 - The Son of Man Came to Seek and Save the Lost by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
John 10:1-21 - I Am the Good Shepherd by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Why the Son of God Came (Luke 4:16-20) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Introduction to James: A Tested and Proven Faith by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:4-6 - The Second Commandment - Graven Images vs. Word-Centered Worship by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 20:1-3 - The First Commandment by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 19:7-25 -A Mountain That Cannot Be Touched by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 19:1-8 - Israel's Royal Priesthood and Ours by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Grace Alone (Various Texts) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Exodus 18:1-27 - "Now I Know That the Lord is Greater:" Jethro's Conversion and Wise Counsel by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Life in the Kingdom (Matthew 5:1-12) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Lord is My Banner (Exodus 17:8-16) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Rock of Our Salvation (Exodus 17:1-7) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Bread from Heaven - Exodus 15:22–16:36 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
New Life Through The Waters of the Red Sea by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Lord Will Fight For You by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Under the Lord's Watch: Exodus 12:29-42 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
What is a Church? (Part Two) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
What is a Church (Part 1) by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Cleanse Out the Old Leaven: Exodus 12:14–32 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Heart of God in the Heart of Darkness: Lamentations 3:19–33 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb: Exodus 12:1–13 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Bondage of Futility: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The Final Blow: Exodus 11:1-10 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
Living in Babylon: A Call to Christian Faithfulness During 'Pride Month' by Matthew Emadi, Pastor
The book of Philemon is a one-page, often overlooked gem in our New Testament where the apostle Paul finds himself in the middle of a delicate situation. Church leader Philemon and his slave Onesimus have had a falling out, and Onesimus ran away to Rome where he found Paul in prison. Paul hopes to bring reconciliation by sending Onesimus back to Philemon, not as a slave but as a brother in Christ. In this letter to Philemon we see a beautiful depiction of the theology of the cross on display that still speaks to us in powerful way today.
When Pharaoh refused to let God's people go again, God brought darkness over the land of Egypt, a darkness that could be felt. Egypt was in the dark literally and spiritually. They were spiritually blind refusing to obey the one true and living God.
God expected Moses and the Israelites to tell the story of the Exodus to their children and grandchildren. As Christians, we too must teach our children the great story of God's redemption.
In our world today, marriage is viewed as unnecessary, and outdated. God shows us the importance of marriage through the pages of scripture, and that it's not only a gift to humanity, but it's also a picture of a greater marriage; the marriage of Christ and his church.
God sovereignly raised up Pharaoh so that he could display his power over Pharaoh. The glory of God's name is the goal of redemption.
The Lord afflicted the Egyptians with boils on their skin for Pharaoh's refusal to let Israel go. The plague is a reminder that God is sovereign over the human body.
In a surprising dream at Bethel, Jacob is encountered by the God who promises to be with him. As new covenant believers, we have even greater promises in Jesus who is, quite literally, God with us.
The plagues fell on Egypt, but God's grace left Israel unscathed. Only two groups exist: those who belong to the world and those who belong to God. God's people must worship Him as He has commanded them without compromising.
At his crucifixion, people mocked Jesus but they didn't realize that what they said to spite him was actually true. He is the King of Israel whose resurrection vindicates his life and teaching.
Matthew chapters 21–23 are part of one literary unit showing Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David. He is the king of Jerusalem, but Jerusalem's leadership opposes him. We must not oppose Jesus, but submit to him as the Davidic King.
The plagues on Egypt continue in Exodus 8. The plagues are an act of judgment and a revelation of God's power and glory. God afflicts Egypt so that Pharaoh will understand Moses' words: "There is no one like the Lord our God."
Psalm 1 describes the blessed man. He is one who meditates on God's word, trusts God's word, and follows God's word.
Moses and Aaron perform signs to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh's servants imitate the signs through their secret arts. Pharaoh's heart remains hardened and he refuses to let Israel go.
After Pharaoh and Israel reject Moses, Moses questions whether he is really the right man for leading the Exodus. God not only recommissions Moses, but the genealogy of the Levites proves that God makes no mistakes.
Every Christian will experience suffering in this life. But as intense as suffering might be now, it cannot compare to the glory that is going to be revealed.