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Although some people work hard at it, Jesus does offer us opportunities to be annoying. Find out why living like Jesus is sometimes uncomfortable for others in today's podcast. Matt shared opportunities available to believers, emphasizing that Jesus blesses by changing hearts and setting people free from wickedness. He explained that living like Jesus can sometimes make you "annoying" to others, but encouraged listeners with the constant opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit for daily life and to imitate Christ in all they do.
This is a deep dive overview of Matt's sermon on Sunday.
Pastor Matt highlights the precious, God-given "mother's heart" that women carry, reflecting a unique part of God's character. But how can women protect this heart and walk in its fullness when facing the relentless attacks of unworthiness, pain, busyness, and bitterness that the enemy uses? Tune in as Matt explores finding strength and freedom in Jesus to overcome these struggles.
How much of what you think and do is merely a regurgitation of social media and news, rather than rooted in the truth and freedom found in Jesus? Drawing on insights from Peter's sermon in Acts 3, Pastor Matt highlights an opportunity to gain wisdom and sight by moving past ignorance and knowing Jesus. He emphasizes that repenting and turning back to God allows sins to be blotted out, bringing times of refreshing from His presence and the experience of freedom through Jesus. He urges us to examine the loudest voices influencing our lives.
Could applying the simple, yet profound, principles shared in this message revolutionize how you share your faith and make disciples right where you are? Kevin and Angie Weigelt were in service with us this morning sharing about their work in Romania. Kevin draws principles from Luke 10, emphasizing finding and equipping "persons of peace" who will welcome the messenger, receive the message of peace, and be trained to reach their own communities, encouraging listeners to apply these principles and pray for their 'oikos'.
Have you ever stopped to consider what you are truly searching for in life? What if that very question was posed directly to you by Jesus Christ? This deep dive podcast episode of Matt's Easter morning sermon explores the profound question "Whom do you seek?" asked by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Matt shared that this question challenges individuals to examine their true desires, exposing whether they are seeking worldly things or a genuine relationship with Christ. Ultimately, Matt emphasized that Jesus is seeking relationship and repentance from us today, urging listeners to reflect on who they are truly pursuing in their lives.
When Jesus asks, 'Whom do you seek?' what does your heart truly answer? Happy Easter! Pastor Matt explores the significance of Jesus' questions, particularly "Whom do you seek?" as asked during pivotal moments in His life. By examining these questions, Matt challenges you to reflect on your own spiritual pursuits and the true intentions of your heart. Are you truly seeking Jesus, or are you caught up in the distractions of the world?
Are you ready to let go of what's holding you back and fully embrace the transformative power of Jesus in your life? Matt continues to explore Acts chapter 3, focusing on the healing of the lame beggar and the opportunities it presents for deepening our relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of clinging to Jesus, recognizing our inadequacy while trusting in His complete capability, and seizing the opportunities to draw closer to Him in our daily lives. Matt encourages believers to let go of unhealthy attachments and embrace a life of faith and dependence on God.
Did you know that the unexpected disruptions of the Holy Spirit can lead to profound transformations in our everyday lives? Matt explores Acts 3:1-10, highlighting the transformative power of faith and community. Through the story of Peter and John healing a lame man, Matt emphasizes the importance of restoration, prayer, openness to the Holy Spirit's disruptions, and serving others in both miraculous and mundane moments to encourage us all to embrace opportunities for growth and service in our daily walk with Christ.
Are you ready to lean into a new season of spiritual growth and community transformation? Discover how the early church's devotion can inspire us to experience God's power and restoration today.
In this sermon, Matt explores Acts chapter 2, focusing on Peter's sermon after Pentecost. His message highlights the importance of being teachable, responding to conviction, and repenting. It emphasizes the gift of the Holy Spirit and the call to be missional in our daily lives, focusing on what God is doing rather than the crookedness of the world.
What if the key to experiencing God's miraculous power lies in how we treat others? Pastor Matt continues to explore Acts chapter two, urging believers to embrace God's Spirit for transformation through mercy, love, and divine intervention.
In Acts two, we find three more opportunities to rest and grow. May Jesus guide you into his rest, into his authority, and into community.
In Acts chapter 2 we find opportunities to see God's heart for the nations and for us.
In our study of the Book of Acts, we see the opportunities from Acts 2:1-4 to always be thankful, learn how to receive and to remained filled with the Holy Spirit.
We continue in our study of Holy Spirit opportunities from the Book of Acts. Pastor Matt covers Acts 1:26.
Today is an opportunity to discern the Kairos of God in your life, by renewing you trust, removing distraction, and reminding yourself of what God has already said to you. Pastor Matt continues the study of opportunity in the book of Acts.
As we continue in the first chapter of the book of Acts, Matt shares on the opportunities Jesus gives us to grow in our trust of the Father, to hold onto him in faith, to see the authority and power of Jesus, and to tell others through our words and our lives. The Holy Spirit is still very active today in the church so the book of Acts continues.
As we begin a study in the book of Acts, we will focus on the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit then and now. Matt begins in the first few verses of Acts to lay down a foundation for this study.
Let's carry Jesus with us where ever we go in 2025. Dennis Beers shares practical ways to bring Jesus with you into your everyday lives, and how to share of his goodness with those around you.
This coming year, 2025, is a year of opportunity for us to watch and partner with Jesus as he is changing the world around us.
The gifts that Jesus gives are the kind that radically change your life. He is a great gift giver, as it is his love language. So enjoy unwrapping these gifts today with Pastor Matt. Merry Christmas!
Did you know there is a difference between eternal and everlasting? Have you ever thought of how, of all men born, Jesus stands alone outside of time? Greg Beel shares on the eternal nature of Jesus to remind us of whom we serve and celebrate this Christmas season.
The lives of Simeon and Anna teach us to watch and pray for God's Kairos moments in our lives. Jim encourages us expect to see Jesus in our everyday lives.
Mary and Elizabeth received and walked in the gift of faith. David shares insight into their victory in the realities of their lives.
There is a liberty in Christ we walk in, when we have a heart posture of thanks which leads to giving out all that Christ has given to us.
In Mark 7, we see the power and authority of Jesus on display as he heals, navigates cultural issues, and deals with the demonic. Is Jesus any different today?
Jesus tells us that he will put a spring within us and a river flowing out of us. So listen to part two and let the river flow.
Jesus tells us that he will put a spring within us and a river flowing out of us. So listen and let the river flow.
Some of the best fellowship with God we will experience in our lives is found in the mundane care for the garden he has placed us in. Pastor Matt encourages us to flourish in the garden God has given us to care for.
Matt shares his heartfelt concerns for healthy leadership in the midst of a shaking happening in the church today.
There is a new level of freedom that comes each time our heart becomes purer in Christ. This is why the cry of David's heart was for a clean heart. Pastor Matt shares on the truths of purity found in Mark chapter 7.
Our relationship with Jesus is characterized by being all in, or it is so very empty. He has not called us to live on the fringe, and we can find no real fulfillment there. Matt encourages you to go all in to know Jesus and be known.
Jesus isn't afraid to let us know where our hearts really are, so we can deal with any hindering hardness and so that He can reveal himself to us in a new way. Are you ready for some breakthrough?
Pastor Jim shares about the power of God to heal today.
Jesus loves to reach the world around us, through us. He has given us power, provision and authority to carry his presence into our Oikos. Pastor Matt continues the study of Mark this week.
Jesus calls us to be with him so that we can see his heart and learn to steward his authority that he delegates to us. Pastor Matt expounds on Mark 6 in this Sunday's sermon.
When Jesus returned to Nazareth, the people who knew him had heard all about the amazing things he was doing and the authority and wisdom he had. How he brought the riches of God's Kingdom to the masses caught in poverty by giving healing, wisdom, and freedom. Their obvious response should have been to welcome him and allow him to be and do the same among them. However, they chose the path of offense instead of respect, and missed out on Jesus. How do you relate to Jesus in the poor areas of your life?
Jesus told us that we would know the truth and the truth would set us free. This truth comes from a greater revelation of who Jesus is, and how that revelation affects each of our personal lives. Pastor Matt shares from Mark four and five about who Jesus was and is today.
We can learn a lot by seeing the finished work of Jesus through his overcoming of the enemy. A beautiful picture of this can be seen in the defeat of Legion found in Mark chapter five. Pastor Matt shares insight into these verses and how they relate to the prodigal son and our personal walks with Jesus.
All around us the wind of thoughts and beliefs are blowing strong desiring to sink our faith in the word Christ has given us. Jesus calls us to hear him and trust his goodness in our lives. What is the word you have from Jesus for the wind?
Were you aware, that as a child of the King, you had access to understand the mysteries of the kingdom? Jesus loves to reveal himself to you in a new way everyday, by the Holy Spirit. Matt shares from Mark chapter four concerning the kingdom and the light of Christ given to you.
Is the multiplication of Jesus active in your life? Matt shares principles from John chapter six that reveal to us what Jesus loves to do, and how he does it.
Pastor David shares questions and thoughts on what the word says about Eternity. May this word encourage you!
John declares so much about Jesus in the first chapter of the gospel he authored. Pastor Matt shares insight into who Jesus is and what that means for us who believe.
When we believe the testimony of Jesus and have a revelation of his strength we are given an opportunity to be a house of prayer for all peoples around us. For the greatest ministry is the service of prayer, declaring over others this testimony of Jesus revealed to us. Pastor Matt challenges us to welcome the power of the Holy Spirit in prayer today.
Matt shares on the 5 mighty weapons of grace given to us to bring a greater knowledge of Jesus around us.
The Holy Spirit loves reaching the world with the knowledge of Jesus, so we have everyday kairos opportunities to join with him in this work. Pastor Matt shares about how much fun it is to join with the Holy Spirit in reaching your individual sphere of influence.
What are the final messages of Jesus to the church before he ascended into Heaven? Matt shares six things that Jesus emphasized during this time and how they speak to us today.
When Paul wrote that we are new creatures in Christ Jesus, a practical application is that God has the power to reverse the curses and remove the false labels and stigmas from our past to free us into being who God has called us to be. This encouraging word from Pastor Jim will inspire you to let go of these and look for the all that God has for you.