Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina

Pastor Matt leads an excellent teaching on The Gospel. Christ alone, not our works is our salvation.

Today, continuing in Habakkuk, Pastor Matt drives home the idea that when hardships and wickedness confuse, live by faith in your sovereign God. Habakkuk asks God “How can you let wicked Babylon over run us?”. He states that he knows God is eternal and pure. He knows that Babylon is evil. God responds to Habakkuk by telling Habakkuk to trust Him. God tells Habakkuk to trust Him even when he can't see the final outcome, and that He will judge the wicked. Even in wickedness God has mercy available, and in suffering or judgement God reigns and works for you. If you are a righteous person, in times of hardship, you are called to live by faith. God is sovereign over the lives of his people and in his rule of the world 1 God is sovereign over all our of circumstances; 1:1-11 2 The righteous respond with faith; 1:12-2:20 3 The righteous respond with worship; 3:1-19

Pastor Matt begins a new teaching in the Book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk saw many things that were very wrong in his society and questioned why God wasn't stepping in. Sometimes we might wonder the exact same things in our society today. God responded that He is already working on the issues, outside of Habakkuk's expectations and plans and for his own good. God's sovereignty shows up in uncomfortable and sometimes shocking ways. The wicked are tools in God's hands, he uses them to bring His people back in line if necessary. God plays “the long game” in the salvation of His people. The wicked will be judged, and God's sovereignty should comfort us. God is sovereign over the lives of his people and in his rule of the world1 God is sovereign over all our of circumstances; 1:1-112 The righteous respond with faith; 1:12-2:203 The righteous respond with worship; 3:1-19

Bro Josh Brooks embarks on an interesting journey through John Chapter 17. He shows us how Job 9:32 tells us, "For he is not a man, as I am, that I might answer him, that we should come to trial together. (33) There is no arbiter between us, who might lay his hand on us both. He then goes through John 17 to show us that Christ is our arbiter. We tend to think of the past, Jesus' death and resurrection and do not think of what He is doing in the present. Sin was paid for at The Cross, and sin and death were defeated at the resurrection. As our High Priest, he arbitrates for us constantly. Our salvation rests on Christ's mediation for us.

Brother Nate shows us how the disciples went back to fishing after they didnt physically walk with Jesus anymore. Their labors were unsuccessful until Jesus showed up on the beach. They followed His directions and caught a huge catch of fish. They came in and Jesus "recommissioned them" to do greater things. We go back to our old ways at times in our lives. Jesus is "recommissioning" us as well.

Today Bro. Jason drives us to drill down and find the real problem. Many times in life our problems aren't financial, health, or horizontal relationships. It is our vertical relationship that is the issue. Our wrong relationship with God is our problem. When we are self dependent, self serving, self focused, we can become cunning and deceitful. Self reliance and independence are deceptive. We must get to the end of ourselves and realize that no matter what we have, what we do, how successful we are, it is God's doing. We must become God dependent, God serving, and God focused, and realize He is sovereign and we are helpless. Paul said “When I am weak, I am strong”. This is God's story and how He always responds at the right moment. 

Brother Craig Scott shows us our similarity to Moses' reluctance to do what God is telling him. God asks us to share The Gospel and point others to Jesus. We make up many excuses why we cant. God provides all we need. God can use any of us to share His good news. God is with us!

This morning Jason Boling unpacks the gift of justification. Justification is the establishment of a sinner into right standing with God, The Father. Through it we are pardoned and imputed with the righteousness of Christ. We are then invited into adoption as sons and daughters in God's own family. Benefits of justification include Peace (wholeness) with God, Access to a grace standing with God, Boasting in the glory of God, Hope eternal, and being able to rejoice in affliction. Rejoicing in affliction is a hallmark of a true believer. 

Tim Melton, American missionary in Nagoya Japan, takes us on a journey to give inside on people of other religions. Most people of other religions do not know about the gods they profess to serve. He then leads us into our need to know the one and only true God. We need to know Him and about Him. If we are to proclaim our God to others we have to know who He is, and what He is about. Our God made everything but Himself. He needs nothing from us. Other gods whether icons or idols are made by human hands. They need to be sustained by humans. We need to be sustained by the one true God.

Bro. Nunez came to us from Brazil. He is the pastor of a church whose essence is church planting. He believes in "His will be my will, and my will be His will". For this reason he is devoted to spreading The Gospel of Jesus as far as he can. His message is full of great Christian advice and Godly direction. Be obedient and spread The Gospel!.

John Hutcheson of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lakemont Ga. He also served with Frontline Missions International for twenty years. John did a masterful job of leading us to know why there is a labor shortage in global outreach. In the video he gives us many reasons we, especially as Americans, do not move to the global outreach. He warns us of personal traits we need to be aware of and maybe change in order to better serve. He shows us how we do not need to be "Spiritual Giants" but ordinary christians. Jesus used ordinary people to start His church. Truly, Jesus sees His followers, not as ordinary or as giants. To Him, we are all followers. If, when you watch this, you feel led to ether give or to serve, contact Greenwood Baptist Church on our website and we will be able to direct you.

Woody Stanley brings God's love to the to the forefront. He described how the world sees love as a mostly "me" or "what I get out of it" kind of an emotion. He then goes on to describe God's love as having no selfishness at all. When we struggle to love someone, we need to completely submit to God and let Him love through us. God is love. Without love, no matter what what we say we are a clanging gong, without Love no matter our gifts we are nothing. Without Christ, we are and have nothing.

Pastor Matt shows us how we are in the eye of a storm. There has been judgement before and there will be judgement again. We are in a relatively stable time. We need to use this time to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord. They are like a two part epoxy to keep us stable. Live for the Second Coming and be focused on pointing others to Jesus. This is the last bullet point on our II Peter paragraph.(1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

#10, As you pursue holiness. Pastor Matt shows us in II Peter how expectant christians should be holy christians. Not looking like the world, but reflecting the character of God. We live in an excited anticipation of Jesus' return, because when we see Him, we will be like Him. We eagerly await the New World where righteousness will be the norm.(1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Matt journeys through the first ten verses of chapter three. We learn about the importance of keeping Jesus' second arrival in our minds daily. The second coming is mentioned eight times more in The Bible, than His first. Peter warns of “scoffers” who deny Jesus' second coming. Those people are with us today. The second coming should comfort the saint and warn the sinner. Today, we completed the ninth of eleven points of II Peter.(1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ.

Pastor Matt teaches us that at the heart of a false teacher is an unsaved, unbeliever. They have head knowledge of The Gospel, but not experiential knowledge. We need to closely follow Christ and know His word in order to avoid falling into one of their traps. A false teacher is nothing but a miserable replica of the real thing. This finishes #'s 7 & 8. (1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Matt shows us what drives false teachers, and some ways to spot them out. False teachers speak on and of their own authority. They make promises that are not biblical. They may prey on our feelings to love one another, to accept and embrace beliefs that are ungodly. We need to know the Bible so we can recognize wrong teaching.  (1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Matt leads us to understand how God both delivers justice to the unjust, and rescues the just. Mercy is one of God's pillars, justice is also one of His pillars. False teachers risk severe eternal punishment for leading people to hell. The Good News is, He rescues the faithful. This is point six of the eleven points of II Peter. (1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Philip Hunt, Missionary, President of Central African Baptist University and Former Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Kitwe Zambia, Takes us on a journey through Romans Chapter 10 to show us the sinful depravity that all humans possess. The only salvation from just condemnation is the absolute belief in the ultimate Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our responsibility as Christians is to share that message locally and globally.

Pastor Matt dives deep on how false teachers operate and lead people astray. They are dangerous, self absorbed, and doomed. For their own greedy gain the distorted gospel they teach leads people to hell. When faced with a false teacher, we need to consider the real Jesus. His truth, power, leadership and salvation are far greater than any thing a self serving false teacher can proclaim. (1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Matt concludes the first section of II Peter by looking at our source of confidence for the promises of God and to stand against false teachers.

Pastor Matt brings us to understand, growing by Grace isn't accidental. Growing by Grace leads to fruit, stability, assurance and reward. We are in the third portion of the summation of II Peter(1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Boling leads us to understand why we face trials in life. They test our faith and strengthen it. God's plan to strengthen our Earthly life to better share Jesus.

Pastor Matt shows, in detail, the foundation Peter lays down in these two verses. That foundation is, every believer has everything needed for life and godliness. This is the second of eleven sermons on this book. Summary of II Peter;(1) Greetings! (2) God's gift of grace (3) should spur you to grow by that grace (4) and to be confident in the scripture, the revelation of that grace. (5) Remember though that Satan undermines this grace through false teachers, (6) teachers who will be judged (7&8) because of their wickedness. (9) So don't grow weary, remember their end and your's (10) as you pursue holiness (11) and stability for the glory of Christ

Pastor Matt conveys the message Peter states, that In Christ we all have equal standing with God. We are all covered by the rightousness of Christ which is perfect, therefore we are all equal. As a Gopspel centered church it is preached that our God and Savior is one and the same in Christ Jesus. This is the first in eleven sermons on II Peter.

Pastor Matt describes to us how through errors we make, Jesus stands with us in our humble confession and repentance.

Finishing our series on pastoral leadership, Pastor Matt looks at the qualifications of elders from I Timothy chapter 3.

Finishing our 2022 Christmas series, Pastor Matt explores the glorious hope that comes from Jesus bringing light to those in darkness and peace to all who are ruined by the effects of sin. The post Luke 1:76-79 – The Dawn of Peace; December 25, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Continuing in our Christmas series, Pastor Matt explores how Jesus delivers us from Satan’s power and then enables us to serve God in holiness and righteousness. The post Luke 1:74-75 – The Dawn of Freedom; December 18, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Continuing to look at Zechariah’s song of praise in Luke 1, Pastor Matt explores how God had promised a descendant to Abraham who would be a light for all the nations. This promise was rooted in God’s heart of mercy and explains why Christmas is relevant to us 2,000 years after the birth of Jesus. The post Luke 1:70-73 – The Dawn of Mercy, December 11, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Moving to our Christmas series, Pastor Matt looks at the beginning of Zechariah’s hymn of praise in Luke 1, exploring how it can prepare our hearts for celebrating the incarnation of Jesus. **There was a slight technical issue with the audio that affected the feed into the camera. Our apologies!** The post Luke 1:67-70 – The Dawn of Redemption; December 4, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Continuing in Acts 17, Pastor Matt looks at how the Bereans give us an example of how to engage God’s word in our lives. The post Acts 17:10-15 – the Spirit of the Bereans; November 20, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Moving to Acts 17, Pastor Matt looks at how Christ-centered churches can right an upside-down world. The post Acts 17:1-10 – Right-side Up; November 6, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Looking at the gospel’s first work in Europe, Pastor Matt explores how Jesus seeks to help the insignificant and rescue the oppressed. The post Acts 16:11-24 – A Gospel for All; October 16, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church.

Beginning Paul’s second gospel mission, Pastor Matt examines how Paul and Timothy were willing to adapt and sacrifice for gospel effectiveness even while they were seeking clarity for next steps from the Lord. The post Acts 16:1-10 – Help! October 9, 2022am appeared first on .

Finishing Acts 15, Pastor Matt looks at how Jesus sovereignly worked through a strategic disagreement between Paul and Barnabas and explores how Christians should handle disagreements with other believers. The post Acts 15:36-41 – When Christians Disagree; October 2, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Taking a break from Acts, Pastor Matt preaches the second sermon out of three from Paul’s great proclamation of the cross and its effects in II Corinthians 5. The post II Corinthians 5:16-21 – Peace Through the Cross; September 25, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Looking at the results of the Jerusalem church council in 15, Pastor Matt looks at the importance of living grace-filled lives. The post Acts 15:6-35 – Freedom; September 18, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Looking at the ending of Paul’s first missionary journey, Pastor Matt dives deep into the hill that every church should be willing to die on. The post Acts 14:24-15:5 – A Hill to Die On; September 11, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Continuing in Acts, Jason Boling explores the reactions of 3 cities as Paul and Barnabas proclaim Christ there. Their reactions are instructive for us today as we proclaim Christ in our communities. The post Acts 14:1-23 – When Christ Comes to Town; September 4, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Continuing in Acts 13, Pastor Matt explores Paul’s sermon in Antioch and his call to salvation through the work of Jesus. The post Acts 13:13-43 – Good news! August 21, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Picking back up in Acts, Pastor Matt looks in Acts 13 at the missionary heart of the church in Antioch. Their approach to sending is an example to us on serving God near and far on mission. The post Acts 13:1-3 – Should I Stay or Should I Go? August 7, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Continuing our Summer in the Psalms series, Pastor Matt explores Psalm and David’s declaration of general and special revelation along with what our response should be to both. The post Psalm 19 – The Two Revelations; July 24, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Starting our “Summer in the Psalms” series, Pastor Matt looks at how blessings from God have a purpose in our lives – so that the nations will come to know him as Savior, Judge, and King. The post Psalm 67 – Blessed to bless; June 19, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Finishing up the second section of Acts, Pastor Matt looks at how God is sovereign over every ruler in the world and every situation in our lives. The post Acts 12:1-25 – The Undefeatable King; June 12, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Finish Acts 11, Pastor Matt explores how the church at Antioch became the church of missions while the church in Jerusalem struggled with carrying out its mission. The post Acts 11:19-30 – Wide and Deep; June 5, 2022 appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Continuing in Acts 11, Pastor Matt looks at the struggle some of the early Christians had with accepting gentiles into the church. This passage gives us a pattern to follow when we are confronted with potential change in thinking and practice. The post Acts 11:1-18 – Change You Can Believe In; May 29, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Moving back to the book of Acts, Pastor Matt explores how God brought about the first gentile conversion and the gospel implications for us today. The post Acts 10:1-48 – A gospel for us and for them; May 22, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Following up the past two sermons in Acts, Pastor Matt goes to II Corinthians to see how gospel doctrine should lead to gospel proclamation in our daily lives. The post II Corinthians 5:11-21 appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Finishing Acts 9, pastor Matt explores how the resurrected Jesus was still working through his followers Peter and Tabitha. The post Acts 9:32-43 – Jesus lives through his people; May 8, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.

Pastor Matt looks at Acts 9 the marks of health that the Jerusalem church had. The post Acts 9:23-31 – Deep and Wide; May 1, 2022am appeared first on Greenwood Baptist Church - Greenwood, South Carolina.