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 7)
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 9) / With so many ways to seek meaning and satisfaction in life, and knowing that all lead to vanity and vexation of spirit, the believer needs to learn to be content with the Giver of all good things.
Ecclesiastes: What‘s the Point? / Sometimes life just isn’t fair. Solomon discusses man’s need to enjoy God’s gifts and not expect everything to seem “fair.”
”Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point?’’ / Solomon addresses the vanity of religious rituals as well as the futility of living for wealth and material things.
“Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point?” (pt. 4) / Solomon laments the fact that injustice and oppression are a regular part of life in this world.
The apostle Paul lists several marks necessary in the Christian life if one is to display the excellency of Christ in his or her life.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 3) / Solomon acknowledges God’s providence and sovereignty over every aspect of life.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 2) / Solomon continues his grand experiment to find true meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in life.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 1) / From an earthly perspective, life is meaningless. yet those who live life knowing God and fearing Him will find true meaning and satisfaction.
/ A consideration of the difference between the return of Christ for His church and the return of Christ with His church.
/ A consideration of the difference between the return of Christ for His church and the return of Christ with His church.
/ The first in a series of biblical contrasts. God’s perspective is different than ours, and we must strive to view all of life through God’s perspective rather than our own.
/ A conclusion of the study of Christ’s messages to the seven churches in Asia Minor.
/ While the church at Philadelphia was marked by persistence, the church at Laodicea was apathetic and self-deceived.
/ Christ commended the church at Philadelphia for its persistent service and patient waiting for Him.
/ The church at Sardis was living up to the standards of the world, but not to the will and Word of God.
/ Christ speaks to the church at Thyatira and warns them of the danger of tolerating a false prophetess leading the church into error.
/ The church at Pergamos held fast to the Truth but compromised in their fellowship with those who espoused and propagated false doctrine.
/ Victory over sin in the Christian life begins with asking God for help, instruction, and strength.
/ Jesus Christ commended the church at Smyrna for the way it dealt with persecution.
/ The church at Ephesus was dedicated to service but was not serving God for the right reason.
/ A Sunday School series through the first three chapters of Revelation.
/ A Sunday School series through the first three chapters of Revelation.
/ NOTE – This sermon is mislabeled in the title screen as part 2 however this is part 3.
/ Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we would be miserable and still dead in sin.
/ A consideration of Jesus’ final words to a mixed multitude of people before his death.