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What do you do when you’re treated unfairly? In Matthew 26:57–68, Jesus stands before the religious leaders, facing false accusations, mockery, and humiliation despite being completely innocent. Yet even in the middle of this injustice, Jesus remains faithful and reveals His identity as the true King and coming Judge. This passage reminds us that Jesus […] The post Matthew 26:57-68 – T...

What do we do when life feels out of control? In Matthew 26:47–56, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, Peter responds with a sword, and the other disciples flee in fear. But Jesus responds differently. He willingly surrenders to the Father’s plan, showing us that even when everything looks chaotic, God is still at work. This […] The post Matthew 26:47-56 – When Jesus Refuses to Run appeared fi...

This week, we continue in Matthew 26, where Jesus gathers with His disciples for Passover and introduces the new covenant—a covenant secured by His blood and given for the forgiveness of sins. From the table, we follow Jesus into Gethsemane, where He willingly surrenders His own will to the Father and prepares to face the […] The post Matthew 26:17-46 – Maunday Thursday appeared first...

In Matthew 26, Jesus begins the final journey toward the cross. He knows exactly what is coming, and He willingly lays down His life as the true Passover Lamb—the Savior who came to free us from sin, guilt, and condemnation. This passage gives us two very different responses to Jesus. Mary pours out something incredibly […] The post Matthew 26:1-16 – A Savior Worth Everything appeared...

This week, we explore Matthew 25:31–46, where Jesus describes the final judgment through the separation of the sheep and the goats. As Jesus prepares for the cross and looks ahead to His return, He challenges us to consider what kind of people we should be as we wait for Him. Our faith isn’t just about […] The post Matthew 25:31-46 – When the King Sits Down appeared first on Sier...

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents, a powerful reminder that everything we have has been entrusted to us by God. Pastor Jesse challenges us to consider whether we are living by faith or by sight, and whether fear is causing us to bury what God has given us instead of faithfully […] The post Matthew 25:14-30 – What Will You Do with What He Gave You? appeared fir...

In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins—a powerful reminder that His return could come at any moment, and the question isn’t when He will return, but whether we are ready. Pastor Jesse walks through the “wait, the cry, and the door,” challenging us to examine whether our faith is merely outward […] The post Matthew 25:1-13 – Running on Empty: The Danger of Profes...

Matthew 24 is one of the most talked-about passages when it comes to prophecy and the end times. In this episode, Pastor Wayne takes a closer look at Jesus’ words about the destruction of the temple, “this generation,” the abomination of desolation, and the events surrounding Jerusalem’s fall in 70 AD. More than anything, this […] The post Matthew 24 – Not One Stone Upon Another appear...

This week, Pastor Wayne Hoag picks up in Matthew 23, where Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy head-on. Jesus warns against focusing on outward appearances, status, and rule-following while neglecting the things that matter most to God: justice, mercy, faithfulness, and love. Yet even in His strong rebuke, we see His deep compassion as He grieves over […] The post Matthew 23 – Upon Thi...

What really matters to God? In Matthew 22, Jesus is surrounded by religious leaders who are determined to challenge Him, trap Him, and test His authority. But beneath all of their questions, we see something much deeper: God’s desire for genuine relationship with His people. In this message, Austin Kim walks through five realities that […] The post Matthew 22 – What Really Matters to G...

As Jesus enters Holy Week, He finds Himself face-to-face with the religious leaders who question His authority. Through two powerful vineyard parables, Jesus exposes the difference between simply looking faithful on the outside and actually living a life of repentance, obedience, and transformation. These stories remind us that God isn’t primarily concerned with our religious […] The post Ma...

God’s kingdom often looks very different from the world around us. In Matthew 19 and 20, Jesus reminds us that greatness isn’t found in earning, achieving, or being recognized—it’s found in receiving God’s grace, serving others with humility, and extending mercy to those around us. As followers of Christ, we’re invited to lay down comparison, […] The post Matthe...

Matthew 19 invites us into some of life’s most challenging conversations—marriage, singleness, children, and wealth—but beneath each topic is one central question: Where is your trust? Rather than settling for outward rule-following, Jesus calls us to a deeper relationship marked by dependence on Him. When our security is found in Christ instead of our circumstances, […] The post Matth...

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 conversati...

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...

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 M...

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 i...

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 Sierr...

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 Ma...

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 Re...

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 Bi...

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 fi...

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 o...