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Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but as followers of Jesus, we’re called to respond differently. In this week’s message from Pastor Wayne, we take a look at Matthew 18:15–20, where we’ll explore Jesus’ clear and compassionate instructions for pursuing reconciliation, restoring relationships, and walking in humility. Whether you’re facing a difficult conversation or […] The post Matthew 18:...

The world tells us that greatness is earned through success, status, and achievement. But in Matthew 18, Jesus turns that idea upside down. True greatness in His Kingdom is found in humility, dependence on Him, and faithfully following wherever He leads. In this week’s message, we’re reminded that Jesus calls us to take sin seriously, […] The post Matthew 18:1-14 – Kingdom Greatness appeared first...

Jesus has already won the victory… but what do we do when we find ourselves asking, “Why isn’t it working?” In this week’s message from Matthew 17:14–21, we explore Jesus’ authority over darkness and His invitation to deeper dependence through prayer and spiritual disciplines. If you’ve ever felt stuck, weary, or in need of God’s […] The post Matthew 17:14-27 – Faith for What You Can’t Fix appeare...

This week we’re looking at the beginning of Matthew 17 and one of the most incredible moments in the Gospels—the Transfiguration. As Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, we’re reminded that this moment wasn’t random, but part of God’s sovereign plan all along. Pastor Brad Noel walks through what this mountaintop encounter […] The post Matthew 17:1-13 – When Glory Breaks into the Ordi...

This week we’re diving into Matthew 16 and one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples—and really, all of us: “Who do you say that I am?” In a world full of competing voices, beliefs, and ideas about Jesus, this passage brings us back to the foundation of our faith and reminds […] The post Matthew 16:13-28 – Who Is Jesus? appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

How much evidence do we really need before we’re willing to trust God? In this week’s teaching, we explore Jesus’ warning in Matthew 16 and His reference to the “sign of Jonah.” Through the stories of Jonah, the Pharisees, and the disciples, we’re reminded that spiritual blindness isn’t usually a lack of information—it’s often a […] The post Matthew 16:1-12 – Sign of Jonah? appeared first on Sierr...

This week, Pastor Jesse is in Matthew chapter 15, where Jesus confronts the difference between outward religion and real faith. We walk through Jesus challenging empty tradition, revealing that true transformation begins in the heart, not in performance. We also see the persistent faith of the Canaanite woman, who clung to Jesus despite every obstacle, […] The post Matthew 15 – When Religion Is Em...

This week, Pastor Jesse takes a look at Matthew 14 and shows us what happens when our strength runs out. From John the Baptist’s death, to Jesus feeding the five thousand, to Peter stepping out onto the water in the middle of a storm, we see that Jesus meets people in weakness—not with condemnation, but […] The post Matthew 14 – When The King is All You Have appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

In Matthew 13, Jesus tells a series of parables that challenge us to examine the condition of our hearts. Are we hardened, shallow, distracted, or becoming good soil for God’s Word? This week’s message from Pastor Jesse explores how the Kingdom of God often grows slowly and quietly, and how Jesus invites us into a […] The post Matthew 13 – What Kind of Soil Are We Becoming? appeared first on Sierr...

As we wrap up Matthew 12, we explore Jesus’ response to those who kept asking for more signs—and what He reveals instead. From the sign of Jonah (His resurrection), to the evidence of a truly changed life, to the invitation into a new spiritual family, this episode challenges the idea that we need more proof […] The post Matthew 12:38-50 – Three Signs for Truckee-Tahoe appeared first on Sierra Bib...

This week, we continue to walk through Matthew chapter 12 and the growing conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees, where Jesus challenges the idea that we earn our way to God through rules and performance. Instead, He reveals a better way. One rooted in mercy, compassion, and grace. From healing on the Sabbath to modeling […] The post Matthew 12 – When Jesus Confronts Your Categories Pt. 2 appear...

This week, James Gordon unpacks Colossians 1:12–14 and reminds us that our identity is rooted in what God has done, not what we do. In Christ, we are qualified, rescued, forgiven, and brought into His kingdom. But in a world full of distractions and competing voices, it’s easy to drift into believing that Jesus isn’t […] The post Colossians 1:12-14 – James Gordon appeared first on Sierra Bible Chu...

This week, we walk through Matthew 12 and wrestle with a challenging question: what do we do when Jesus confronts our categories? As the Pharisees accuse the disciples of breaking the Sabbath, Jesus exposes the danger of rigid, rule-based religion that misses the heart of God. Through Scripture and powerful logic, He reveals that human […] The post Matthew 12 – When Jesus Confronts Your Categories...

In this special Easter Sunday message, Pastor Jesse invites us into the most important question we’ll ever answer: Who do you say Jesus is? As we celebrate the hope of the resurrection, we walk through what the Bible actually says about Jesus—not just as a good teacher, but as the promised Messiah and Lord. Through […] The post Easter 2026 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

This week, we look at Matthew Ch. 11 and the tension between who people expected Jesus to be and who He actually is. As the crowds cry “Hosanna,” longing for rescue, Jesus moves not toward political victory, but toward the cross. It’s a reminder that we often struggle when Jesus doesn’t follow our script. We […] The post Matthew 11 – Questions, Critics, and the Open Arms of Jesus appeared first on...

This week, we dive into Matthew 10:26–42, where we see Jesus calling His followers to live what Pastor Jesse calls ‘rooftop Christianity’—a faith that isn’t hidden, but proclaimed. He challenges us to wrestle with our fears, to choose the fear of God over the fear of people, and to trust deeply in the Father’s care. […] The post Matthew 10:26-42 – Rooftops and Crosses appeared first on Sierra Bibl...

This week, we get hear from special guest missionaries and friends Travis and Amber of SOW Ministries. Travis shares a message from Luke chapter 10, reminding us through the parable of the Good Samaritan that true compassion is courageous, costly care that reflects the heart of Christ. Then, Amber share an update on The Blessing […] The post The Courage to Care & SOW Ministry Update appeared first...

This week, we’re continuing in Matthew 10 as Jesus prepares His disciples for the reality of being sent into the world with the gospel. He tells them they will be called to live with a unique balance of wisdom and innocence while expecting that their message won’t always be welcomed. Jesus also reminds His followers […] The post appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

The world feels loud, divided, and uncertain, but Jesus tells us not to be alarmed. This week, we look at Matthew 9:35–10:15 and rediscover a simple, steady focus for the Christian life: God’s glory and God’s mission. When Jesus sees the crowds, He doesn’t respond with frustration or fear, He responds with compassion. He tells […] The post Matthew 9:36-10:15 – Sent Into the Harvest appeared first...

This week, Pastor Brad Beers picks up in Matthew 9. Matthew weaves together miracle after miracle to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah—the One foretold in Book of Isaiah and Book of Jeremiah. The blind see, the mute speak, the dead are raised, and the broken are restored. These aren’t random displays of power; […] The post Matthew 9:18-38 – 3 Stories appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

Why weren’t Jesus’ disciples fasting? In Gospel of Matthew 9, Jesus is asked a question that goes far deeper than food. At stake is what counts as righteousness—and whether the spiritual life is defined by religious performance or covenant relationship. When Jesus calls Himself the Bridegroom, He makes a stunning claim: His presence inaugurates a […] The post Matthew 9:14-17 – When the Bridegroom...

This week, we explore Matthew 9:9–13 and the powerful moment when Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him — and then shares a meal with sinners. Through this story, we see that Jesus’ greatest authority is not simply to fix our circumstances, but to forgive sins and give us a new identity. His […] The post Matthew 9:1-13 – From the Mat to the Table Pt. 2 appeared first on Sierra Bible...

This week, Jesus returns to His home base and meets a paralyzed man brought by faithful friends. Instead of immediately fixing what’s broken, Jesus addresses the man’s deepest need first: forgiveness. This week, Pastor Jesse explores active, persevering faith, the authority of Jesus to forgive sins, and the powerful moment when a man who was […] The post Matthew 9:1-13 – From the Mat to the Table...

In Matthew 8:14–34, Jesus moves from teaching about the Kingdom to demonstrating His authority in real, everyday life. From a sickbed in Peter’s home, to a storm on the sea, to a graveyard filled with fear and darkness, we see that Jesus’ authority reaches every layer of human experience—personal, emotional, spiritual, and public. This message […] The post Matthew 8:14-34 – From a House to a Grave...

After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to show what the Kingdom of God looks like. In Matthew 8:1–13, we see Him touch the untouchable leper and speak with authority that heals from a distance—fulfilling the hope promised in Isaiah 35. These moments reveal a Kingdom where holiness moves outward, grace welcomes outsiders, and […] The post Matthew 8:1-7 – He Touched, He Spoke, He Took appeared...