In Matthew 12:22-37, Jesus engages the Pharisees in a controversy about his healing of a demon-possessed, deaf and mute man. Threatened by Jesus, the Pharisees claim he’s healing by the power of Satan. In this passage Jesus warns against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and tells a parable about our hearts being like a tree that produces fruit. By Noel Piepgrass
Matthew 16:1-12. Jesus warns his disciples of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the last parable in a series of parables about what True-Faith looks like. In this parable about a Wedding Banquet, we learn that true faith is marked by transformation. By Noel Piepgrass
Noel shows us what the Bible teaches about the godly use of alcohol and the dangers of drunkenness.
In Matthew 26:1-13, Jesus has just concluded his public ministry and has returned to the friendly confines of a friend’s home in Bethany. While there, a woman pours out expensive perfume on him in an act of love and adoration. While his disciples aren’t sure this was such a great use of valuable perfume, Jesus praises the act. Friend of Exeter Valley Church Lori Riley, shows us how this act isn’t a waste, it’s worship.
Matthew 16:13-20. Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. By Noel Piepgrass
Ephesians 4 starts with a section on unity in the church. In this message Noel takes three verses and shows us how God’s desire for his church is oneness.