Matt Costella has served as the director of the FEA since 2011 and is the founding pastor of Grace Bible Church of Fresno which he planted in 2004.
of Fresno, California
Sermons by Pastor Matt Costella (Page 4)
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion (pt. 9) / Jude outlines God’s remedy for the false teaching that entered the church through the words of the false teachers.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion (pt. 8) / Jude outlines God’s remedy for the false teaching that entered the church through the words of the false teachers.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion (pt. 7) / Jude details the speech, nature, character, and heritage of the false teachers who crept into the church.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ assures Christians—and all mankind—of eight realities.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion (pt 6) / Jude details the speech, nature, character, and heritage of the false teachers who crept into the church.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion (pt 5) / Jude warns believers about false teachers who have stealthily crept into the church just as God’s Word predicted.
Jude: Neatralizing the Rebellion (pt 4) / Jude warns believers about false teachers who have stealthily crept into the church just as God’s Word predicted.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion / Jude discusses his reason for writing this letter—to exhort believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered.
The apostle John describes Jesus Christ as the eternal, personal, and divine Word who created the world and came to earth to reconcile mankind.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion / Jude addresses his readers as those who are sanctified, preserved, and called by God. They needed to grasp this good news in order to battle the enemy.
Jude: Neutralizing the Rebellion / An introductory consideration of Jude’s epistle and its relevance to the church today.
As Christians, our lives must be continually marked by an “upward look” when life seems dark or difficult.
First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 30) / A final look at First Samuel with an emphasis on the distinction between Saul and David and personal application to the believer.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 29) / King Saul died as he lived—dedicated to preserving his own image and self-will rather than honoring the one, true God.
Like the apostle Paul, we must forget the past and press forward into the future in service for God for His glory.
As Christians, we must rejoice in our salvation past, present, and future.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 28) / In the midst of his low point, David turns to God. We see God work providentially to encourage David and prepare him to be the next king.
The arrival of the Messiah into the world means fear need not control the lives of men and women anymore.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 27) / What happens when we chose to go our own way and seek to live life without God? King Saul found out, and we must learn from his example.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (Part 27) / David experiences a lapse of faith as he aligns himself with the enemies of Israel and deceives Achish once again.
The magi’s visit to the Christ child contains many lessons pertaining to wisdom that all believers should consider today.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 25) / A consideration of Abigail’s character and positive influence on the future King of Israel.
/ We can rejoice and be thankful to God in the midst of any circumstance of life if we keep our focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 23) / After fleeing from Saul, David finally confronts the king of Israel. David’s response to Saul says much about his heart and his allegiance.
First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 22) / Still fleeing from Saul, David continues to accomplish God’s will while facing betrayal from his own people. Yet even in this trial, God uses other godly men to encourage David.