Evangel Houghton

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about a messed up family from Genesis 29:4 through 30:24, including the rivalry between two sister wives. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 8, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about a messed up family from Genesis 29:4 through 30:24, including how Jacob's uncle tricked him into marrying his oldest daughter. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson kicks off our new sermon series, No Place Like Home, talking about Jacob being far from home and reeling from his messed up family dynamics, and creating his own messed up family, including: 1) The Family (Gen. 29:4-30:24), 2) The Family Dynamic (Gen. 30:1-8), and 3) The Favorite Son of Israel (Gen. 37). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 6, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and living like we already won. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 2, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and that Jesus fought our battle for us. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 1, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and David's battle against Goliath. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 31, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about the origins of our name Evangel, which comes from a Greek word typically translated Gospel or Good News. The word was a battle cry, the shout that a champion had already won the battle so no one else had to fight. In this message, Pastor Levi traces that word from the valley of Elah to the cross where Jesus cried, “It is finished”, and meant it. Sermon outline: 1) The Word Behind Our Name, 2) The Valley: David and Goliath, 3) Our Goliath, 4) The Champion Comes, 5) The Good News, Plainly. 6) Living Like a City That's Already Won, 7) Joining the Battle, and 8) Spreading It. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 30, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about what God is doing at Evangel, including: 1 FOUR REASONS PAUL WAS THANKFUL (Philippians 1:3-8), 2 WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AMONG US, and 3 WHAT'S NEXT. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 23, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth and the result of redemption. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 19, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth after knowing the cost. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 18, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth and the man who said no after learning of the cost. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 17, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth, from Ruth 4:1-22, including: 1 The Man at the Gate (Ruth 4:1–2), 2 The Catch (Ruth 4:3–6), 3 Two Kinds of Yes (Ruth 4:4–6), 4 Boaz Says Yes Anyway (Ruth 4:9–10), 5 Naomi Watching from the Doorway (Ruth 4:13–17), and 6 The Goel We Actually Need (Ruth 4:9–10; 4:18–22). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 16, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about valleys in life, including how to respond. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 12, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about valleys in life, including assessing the valley. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 11, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about valleys in life, including that a valley is not necessarily a wrong turn. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 10, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa  go on a journey through Galatians and talk about a calling. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 5, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa  go on a journey through Galatians and talk about the power of the true gospel. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 4, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa  go on a journey through Galatians and Paul's warning of a false gospel, and talk about the fix. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 3, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about parallels between Boaz and Christ, from Ruth 3:10-18, including: 1 A Kindness Greater Than the First (Ruth 3:10), 2 Do Not Fear, Worthy Woman (Ruth 3:11), 3 A Redeemer Nearer Than I (Ruth 3:12–13; 4:6), 4 Six Measures of Barley (Ruth 3:14–15), and 5 Wait, My Daughter (Ruth 3:16–18). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 2, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how to spot a counterfeit gospel and a check list from Galatians. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 29, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how to spot a counterfeit gospel, from Galatians, and the works of Christ. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 28, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how to spot a counterfeit gospel, from Galatians, and what's fake and real. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 27, 2026.

Jake Timmer talks about Ruth and her redeemer, from Ruth 3:1-9, including: 1 THE THRESHING FLOOR, 2 WASH AND THEN SURRENDER, 3 THE RISK, 4 UNDER THE KANAPH, 5 THE REDEEMER AND WHO HE TAKES, and 6 THE BRIDE AND THE HARVEST. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 26, 2026.

Missionary Josh Goshert talks about his work with Wycliffe Translators to the Solomon Islands, including: 1 WHY BIBLE TRANSLATION?, 2 HIDING AND FINDING A TREASURE, 3 DISCIPLINE TO DESIRE, 4 GOD'S SOUL-UTIONS FOR LIFE, 5 TREASURING THE WHAT OF GOD'S WORD, and 6 TREASURING THE WHO OF GOD'S WORD. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 19, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Abundance of God's Provisions, from Ruth 2:17-23, and how we should each be someone else's provision. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 15, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Abundance of God's Provisions, from Ruth 2:17-23, and how we should look for provisions already provided. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 14, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Abundance of God's Provisions, from Ruth 2:17-23, and how your prayer will not limit God's provision. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 13, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about God's provisions, from Ruth 2:17-23, including: 1) The Return – an ephah of barley (Ruth 2:17), 2) The Recognition – Naomi names the redeemer (Ruth 2:18-20), 3) The Reversal – empty answered by full, and 4) The Rest – protection, presence, and the long obedience (Ruth 2:21-23). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 12, 2026.

Mr. Jake Timmer talks about 1 A Nation Blessed, 2 Two Kinds of Freedom (John 8:34-36), 3 The Promise (2 Chronicles 7:14), 4 Called by His Name (1 Peter 2:9-10), and 5 As the Church Goes (Jonah 3; England). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 5, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, our invitation to the table. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 1, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, asking What Are You Sheltering Under?. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 30, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-10, asking Who Sees You, and Whom Are You Failing to See?. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 29, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Boaz's grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, including: 1 the wrong kind of seeing crushes us; gracious seeing restores us (Ruth 2:8-9), 2 Ruth's question reveals the shock of grace (Ruth 2:10), 3 "under whose wings" names the true refuge beneath Ruth's life (Ruth 2:11-12), 4 Boaz becomes the visible form of the refuge he proclaims (Ruth 2:9, 14-16), 5 grace does not merely keep Ruth alive; it brings her to the table (Ruth 2:14), 6 the hidden generosity of Boaz shows how grace works beneath our work (Ruth 2:15-16), and 7 Boaz is good news, but he is not good enough (pointing to Christ). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 28, 2026.

Mr. Rosario Curcuru preaches from Ruth 2:1-7, including: 1 ORDINARY FAITHFULNESS (Ruth 2:1-3a),2 THE HINGE (Ruth 2:3b), and 3 BOAZ NOTICES (Ruth 2:4-7). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 21, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Jesus's parable of building on the rock, from Matthew 7:24-27, and the legacy of a firm foundation. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 17, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Jesus's parable of building on the rock, from Matthew 7:24-27, and how you've got to dig deep. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 16, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Jesus's parable of building on the rock, from Matthew 7:24-27, and how you've got to dig deep. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 16, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Jesus's parable of building on the rock, from Matthew 7:24-27, and how the foundation is an activity. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 15, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Jesus's parable of building on the rock, from Matthew 7:24-27, and how the foundation is an activity. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 15, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson delivers a message ahead of Evangel's 50 Year Celebration, including: 1 why are we still here?, 2 the storm is the revealer, 3 we're standing in a house we didn't build, 4 the best chapters are ahead, 5 the gospel heart, and 6 the house is still standing. The scripture text is Matthew 7:24-27. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 14, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson delivers a message ahead of Evangel's 50 Year Celebration, including: 1 why are we still here?, 2 the storm is the revealer, 3 we're standing in a house we didn't build, 4 the best chapters are ahead, 5 the gospel heart, and 6 the house is still standing. The scripture text is Matthew 7:24-27. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 14, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Ruth is a Shadow of Christ. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 10, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Ruth is a Shadow of Christ. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 10, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Commitment Becomes Real at the Exit Ramp. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 9, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Commitment Becomes Real at the Exit Ramp. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 9, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Ruth Chose the Person, Not the Prospect. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 8, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Ruth 1:16 and how Ruth Chose the Person, Not the Prospect. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 8, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Ruth 1:16, including: 1 RUTH'S OATH HELD NOTHING BACK, 2 COMMITMENT BECOMES REAL AT THE EXIT RAMP, 3 HALF-COMMITMENTS QUIETLY WEAKEN US, 4 NAOMI'S SILENCE IS WHERE THE TURN BEGINS, 5 SHE NAMED HERSELF EMPTY, BUT THE FIELDS WERE FULL, 6 RUTH IS A SHADOW OF CHRIST. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Ruth 1:16, including: 1 RUTH'S OATH HELD NOTHING BACK, 2 COMMITMENT BECOMES REAL AT THE EXIT RAMP, 3 HALF-COMMITMENTS QUIETLY WEAKEN US, 4 NAOMI'S SILENCE IS WHERE THE TURN BEGINS, 5 SHE NAMED HERSELF EMPTY, BUT THE FIELDS WERE FULL, 6 RUTH IS A SHADOW OF CHRIST. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how The Book of Ruth shows us: God is Already Moving Before You Can See It. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 3, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how The Book of Ruth shows us: God is Already Moving Before You Can See It. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 3, 2026.