Radiant Tulare

Jesus calls Matthew & then helps us understand who he is with 3 analogies. Think of Jesus as a "Doctor" & "Groom" and not a "Patch" that you put on your life.  Scripture References: Matthew 9:9-17, Revelation 21:5, 2 corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Mark Condie teaches through Matthew 9:1-9 about a man who's friends get him to Jesus and his sins are forgiven.  Scripture References: Matthew 9:1-9, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:18-25

As Jesus advances the Kingdom of God there is opposition. The enemy will use distractions, storms or oppression to slow the advance of the Kingdom in this world & our lives.  Scripture References: Matthew 8:18-34, Ephesians 6:12 

Ever wonder why Easter happened the way it happened...It was all because of love.  Scripture References: John 20:1-10, John 3:16, 1 John 3:14, Romans 3:23, 1 John 4:18

We're headed to Easter so we jump ahead to look at Jesus's triumphant entry and cleansing of the temple in Matthew 21:1-17. Scriptures References: Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:17 & Luke 19:46, John 2:15, Matthew 11:29-30

A leper, a soldier and a Mather In-law get healed...sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it's the beginning of Jesus's healing ministry in Matthew 8.

Scott Falk shares three observations about following Jesus from Matthew 7:24-29. 

Jesus doesn't hide the reality that following His way is narrow & hard. We unpack a few stumbling blocks in following Him & celebrate that Jesus came to make a way to true life possible.  Scripture References : Matthew 7:13-23, Ephesians 2:1-9

Samuel Mendez teaches on Matthew 7:7-11 and Jesus's charge to keep on asking, even when the answer is different or difficult. Scripture References : Matthew 7:7–11 (NLT), John 14: 6, Hebrews 11:6, James 4: 1-3, Mark 14:35-3

Jesus Commands to Not Judge—Except Sometimes. Glenn Power teaches on judging righteously. Scripture References: Matthew 7:6, Matthew 7:15-16, John 7:24 (NKJV), Revelation 2:20, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Matthew 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Matthew 7:5, Philippians 1:15-18, James 4:11-12, Matthew 7:2, James 2:13, James 2:14, Matthew 7:12, John 8:1-11

We pause our regular service for an invitation to step in and serve as a part of the Radiant Tulare Family.

Jesus has come to deliver us from a kingdom of anxiety & worry & deliver us to His kingdom of rest & righteousness. Scripture References : Matthew 6:25-34

Travis Aicklen teaches on how Jesus uses money & treasure shows us where our true affection, attention & allegiance lie.  Scripture References: Matthew 6:19-24

Mark Condie preaches on Prayer, Fasting & Giving in Matthew 6:1-18. Jesus gives instructions on how to and how not to do these things to build your connection with God.  Scripture References: Matthew 6:1-18

Jesus is not a prude. Jesus has a high view of sex & sexuality. In this message we unpack Jesus's teaching on Adultery and it's root issue of lust. Buckle up.  Scripture References: Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 22:36

Mike Young shares about Jesus's invitation to live a generous life we extend the kingdom of God by stopping the cycle of violence. You've heard it said eye for eye and hate your enemies, now Jesus has something more to say. Scripture References: Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24-27, Exodus 21:23-25, Roans 12:2, 9, 14 & 17-21

New Year's resolutions are mostly about Self-improvement, what do we do with that when the Gospel invites us into Self-denial? Living obedient to the Word of God & surrendered to the Spirit of God leads us into freedom from self-improvement & self-obsession. 

Matthew Chapter 2 shows God's unstoppable plan & 4 different responses to God’s news & invitation from Joseph & Mary to the Magi. From The religious leaders of the day to Herod. What does the birth of Jesus stir in your heart? Scripture References: Matthew 2, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:24, Luke 1:46–55, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:7, 

Mark Condie shares from Matthew 1:18-25 on how Jesus comes to become "God with Us". Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-25, Genesis 3, Exodus 33, Deuteronomy 31:8, Genesis 28:10, John 1:51

Ryan Turner preaches on the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. Why it's good news for messed up people and how it's a part of the story of Jesus establishing God's kingdom & fulfilling God's promises.  Scripture References: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 12:3, 2 Samuel 7:12, Romans 3:23-27

Mark Condie shares a special Thanksgiving week message in light of the Gospel of Matthew.  Scripture references: Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 12:28, Philippians 2:14

Jesus begins to teach what it means to live in the kingdom of heaven by taking familiar commands and digging deeper to what the heart of the matter is...spoiler alert it's your heart. The first of six "You have heard it said, but I say to you" is on murder & anger. Scripture References:  Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26, Romans 12:17, Ezekiel 36:24-27

Mark Condie preaches on Jesus words from Matthew 5:17-20.

Steve Witmer preaches on Salty christians who shine the light to Jesus.  Scripture Reference : Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus starts his famous Sermon on the Mount with a list of blessings for those who follow his Way.  Scripture References : Matthew 5:1-12