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Week 11 of SAME GOD with Executive Pastor Matt Piland. Pastor Matt reminds us that the gospel is not just the good news that Jesus came; it is the good news that Jesus was always coming!

Pastor Matt examines Jesus' profound statement "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12), highlighting its rich historical context during the Feast of Tabernacles. During this feast, four massive 75-foot lampstands illuminated the temple, symbolizing God's presence that guided Israel through the wilderness and the hope for the coming Messiah. By making this declaration in the temple treasury near these celebrations, Jesus was boldly claiming to fulfill what the feast represented. Throughout Scripture, light symbolizes God's character and work, while darkness represents sin and Satan's realm. Pastor Matt explains that Jesus is a light that reveals sin but also shows the way out, gives life like phototherapy treating jaundice, guides believers like a lighthouse through storms, and shines through His followers. The practical application is threefold: step out of shadows by confessing sin, follow the light through daily dependence on Christ, and shine your light by sharing your faith with those still in darkness. As Pastor Matt emphasizes, "The world looks and feels darker than ever... But the good news is the light of the world is shining."

On this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastor Matt and the gang continue their conversation on language and cursing. Are “Christian cuss words” really any better than the real thing? What does our speech reveal about the condition of our hearts? From “dag-nabbit” to cultural taboos, the crew talks about how words shift across generations, how Christians should respond when faced with other folks' foul language, and why holiness matters even in our humor. They also tackle how media, music, and technology shape our tongues—and what practical steps believers can take to guard their speech in a world that's lost its filter.

In this special message that’s both timely and challenging, Pastor Matt walks us through The New Rules for Political Engagement amidst our divided world.

Throughout Scripture, God always redirects his people to live according to His perfect will. His primary method was through specific individuals attuned to hear God's voice. These were the Prophets. In this series, Pastor Matt will take us through some unique stories of the Prophets' lives and how their actions and words continue to influence us today. In this episode, we will hear from one of our staff pastors, Tony Shackleford, who will teach from this series. 

In this message, Pastor Matt invites us into the Father's heart of stillness—not as passivity, but as a radical act of trust. Stillness is not retreat; it's alignment. It's learning to be still in His stillness so we can truly know the fullness of His glory in and through our lives.We're reminded that stillness is not the absence of conflict—it's the refusal to be discipled by chaos. In a world that constantly demands reaction, the Father calls us to rest in love, to anchor ourselves in peace, and to find confidence in His unshakable presence.Let this message invite you to set yourself right in the middle of His perfect love—and discover what happens when your heart learns to be still.

This week Pastor Matt tackles your questions on shame, suffering, atonement theories and more.

What is the biblical concept of the believer's union with Christ?  - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

Pastor Matt delves into John 6 where Jesus declares "I am the bread of life," examining how this statement reveals three distinct responses to Jesus that remain relevant today. The first response was outright rejection, as many in the crowd grumbled and walked away when Jesus' teaching became difficult. The second response was shallow faith, demonstrated by disciples who initially followed Jesus but turned back when his teachings challenged them. The third response was true faith, exemplified by Peter who declared, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). The sermon emphasizes how we face the same choice today between rejecting Jesus, following with shallow commitment, or embracing true faith. Pastor Matt quotes Charles Spurgeon who described faith as "believing that Christ is what he said to be, that he will do what he has promised to do, and expecting this of him." Just as physical food sustains our bodies, we must feed on Jesus daily through Scripture, prayer, and obedience to be spiritually nourished and transformed into his likeness.

We started our new series this week, Essentials - 7 Pillars to Being Biblically Grounded. Pastor Matt shared about the importance of seeking God and not sin!

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Leviticus 11–15 might be one of the toughest sections of the Bible to read - full of rituals, repetition, and even a few things that make us squirm. But beneath all the detail is something beautiful: a God who is thorough in His holiness and calls His people to be distinct. Join Jenna and Pastor Matt as they talk about “holy distinction,” the purpose behind clean and unclean laws, and what it means for Christians today.

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In this teaching, Pastor Matt continues our Moments Matter series with a powerful revelation on equity and union — the grace to partner with the moment.When God speaks, He doesn't just command; He supplies grace to respond. When He says give, there's grace for provision. When He says pray, there's grace for breakthrough. Peter didn't walk on water — he stood on a word. Every command from the Spirit carries its own ability to perform it.This teaching is an invitation for sons and daughters to stop striving, recognize the holy moments where grace is present, and simply lean in, surrender, and say yes.

In his sermon on the first of Jesus's seven "I am" statements, Pastor Matt explores the profound metaphor in John 6:35 where Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life." He connects this statement to how God provided manna for the Israelites in Exodus 16, showing how Jesus fulfills and surpasses this Old Testament foreshadowing. While the manna met temporary physical needs for one nation, Jesus as the bread of life meets eternal spiritual needs for the entire world at the cost of His life. Pastor Matt clarifies that when Jesus speaks of "eating His flesh," He's not suggesting cannibalism but using a metaphor for faith. To feed on Jesus means to believe in His death and resurrection, nourish ourselves with God's Word, draw close to the Father through prayer, and obediently live out His commands. In our modern context, we hunger for identity, security, meaning, and love—needs that only Jesus can truly satisfy, not success, relationships, pleasure, or distractions. Just as the Israelites gathered manna daily, we must be nourished by Jesus every day.

How can you tell if someone is a Christian? Is it through church attendance, prayer, or reading the Bible - or is it something deeper, revealed in everyday life, attitudes, and actions? In this message from Leviticus 11–15, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means to live with holy distinction - to be a people set apart by God's grace in every part of life. Listen and be reminded: A holy God calls His people to be holy - and every moment is an opportunity to embody that distinction. #LibertiChurch #HolyGodHolyPeople #SermonSeries

In Scripture, God always redirects his people to live according to His perfect will. His primary method was through specific individuals attuned to hear God's voice. These were the Prophets. In this series, Pastor Matt will take us through some unique stories of the Prophets' lives and how their actions and words continue to influence us today.

October 5th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7In this heartfelt and practical message, Pastor Matt Darby brings clarity and hope to one of the most universal struggles in marriage: conflict. As we close out the Fortify series, this episode explores a truth we all face—conflict doesn't mean your marriage is broken, it means you're both real people. The key? It's not if you fight… it's how you fight.Rooted in the agape love described in 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Matt teaches us how to fight fair—not to protect our pride, but to protect the relationship. This kind of love is patient and kind. It doesn't boast, keep score, or rejoice when the other is wrong. It always protects, always hopes, and never gives up.In this episode, you'll discover:Why conflict can either drive us apart—or draw us closerWhat it looks like to fight for each other, not just with each other“Rules of engagement” rooted in Gospel love: patience, kindness, humility, and graceHow to protect your spouse's weaknesses instead of exploiting themWhy the hope of Jesus gives every marriage a chance at restorationWhether you're married, preparing for marriage, or navigating hard conversations in any relationship, this message will give you tools to love well—even when it's tough. Because real love doesn't demand to win. It chooses to stay.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

Pastor Matt continues the Psalm 23 sermon series as he dives into verse 5.

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Pastor Matt concluded our series on the Minor Prophets today with a message from the last two chapters of Malachi. He emphasized the final dispute between God and His people about the value of living a life that honors God. Ultimately, calling us to humility, personal reflection, and an awareness that the true heart of faith lies in restored relationships—with God and with others.

What does it mean to the Corinthian Church when Paul states, "Upon whom the ends of the ages have arrived"? Furthermore, what does it mean for the Church today?  - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

Pastor Matt continues 'The Essentials' series.

This episode launches our new series on the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Pastor Matt explores why these two words carried such weight that religious leaders tried to stone Jesus for blasphemy. Key Topics Understanding "I Am" - When Jesus said "I am," He used the same phrase God spoke to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This wasn't casual conversation - it was a direct claim to deity that His audience understood immediately. God's Perfect Timing - The 400 years between testaments saw God orchestrating history: Greek became the universal language, messianic hopes were rekindled, and Rome built roads that would carry the gospel across the world. The Distinguishing Factor - Jesus separates Christianity from every other world religion. He's not just a teacher or prophet - He claimed to be God in the flesh and the only way to salvation. As C.S. Lewis argued: Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. No Neutral Ground - "Who is Jesus?" demands an answer. Questions are welcome, but staying undecided is itself a decision. Three people trusted Jesus as Savior on Sunday, and we're praying for more throughout this series. Join us next week as we explore "I am the bread of life."

Hi—and welcome back to Horror Movie Podcast, where we're Dead Serious About Horror Movies.Here in Episode 229, Pastor Matt, Brian, and Ryan talk about the new releases they've been checking out, as well as some nostalgic and sometimes eerie Halloween memories, before revealing the franchise chosen for coverage during the all-important month of October.This episode was recorded September 23, 2025. Thanks for listening!SHOW NOTES for HMP Ep. 229:[00:00:01] - Introduction-After a new intro theme by hello softie, Jay of the Dead and Pastor Matt introduce the episode[00:02:30] - What We've Been Watching-From Weapons, to Alien Earth, to finally seeing Sinners, our hosts detail what they've been watching in the world of horror[00:15:57] - Halloween Memories-Trick-or-treating in the 80s, Halloween horror film traditions, and eerie childhood recollections[01:28:04] - Revealing Our October Franchise Coverage…-Brian unveils which franchise review Horror Movie Podcast will embark on next[01:29:22] - Outro-Plugs, shoutouts to other podcasts, and looking to the futureWhere to Find the Hosts:Matt@PastorMattR and @FatherSonHorror on Twitterhttps://x.com/FatherSonHorrorBrian@BrianDarthScotthttps://x.com/BrianDarthScottRyan@HorrorFanRyanhttps://x.com/HorrorFanRyanJay@HorrorAvengershttps://www.newhorrormovies.com/Jacksonkainehero on YouTube, @Kaine_Hero12 on Twitterhttps://www.youtube.com/@KaineHeroAnd check out the private Facebook group: Horror Movie Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1645906669223033—Music by hello softie and Kagan Brightenbach

We finished our Comeback series being reminded that Jesus is persistent and never gives up on us!

Jenna Wright and Pastor Matt unpack how Leviticus 9's joyful worship and 10's sobering judgment (Nadab & Abihu) belong together. They touch on: • reverent joy vs. casual or stoic worship • sacrifices in Jesus' day & temple context • Moses/Aaron's exchange (10:16–20) and careful obedience • practical steps for relational discipleship Questions welcome for future episodes. More info: www.libertiharrisburg.org #SermonBside #Leviticus #Holiness #Worship

Thanks for joining us to listen to Pastor Matt's second part to his sermon series - 'God's Word Changes me'

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Sunday September 21, 2025: In this teaching, Pastor Matt shares on the significant grace available when the Father invites us into holy moments, and the maturity required to recognize moments heaven is writing something bigger than we can see. Whether it's to step out, give, sow, trust, or pray, when God calls you into a moment, He also releases the very nutrients needed for that word to come to fullness and maturity in your life. Don't miss the grace of the moment.

Pastor Matt began a new 8-week series called "I am," examining Jesus' seven profound statements in the Gospel of John that reveal different facets of His identity and mission. The sermon focused on "life's most important question" from Matthew 16:15 - "Who do you say that I am?" - which determines not only how we live now but where we spend eternity. Pastor Matt explained the significance of Jesus' use of the phrase "I am" (ego eimi in Greek), showing that when Jesus made statements like "before Abraham was, I am" (John 8:58), He was deliberately echoing God's self-revelation to Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3:14. The name Yahweh (YHWH) means "I am who I am" and speaks to God's self-existence and self-sufficiency. By using this phrase, Jesus was explicitly claiming to be God Himself, which is why the religious leaders reacted with such hostility. The sermon concluded with a call to personal response, emphasizing that neutrality about Jesus is not an option and mere admiration is insufficient. Pastor Matt invited listeners to surrender to Jesus as Savior and Lord, to grow in their knowledge of Him as described in 2 Peter 3:18, and to share their faith with others.

This Sunday we continued our sermon series in Mark as Pastor Matt addressed the popular phrase, ‘You are enough.' The truth is—we aren't. But the good news of Scripture is that while we are not enough, Jesus is. 

In Scripture, God always redirects his people to live according to His perfect will. His primary method was through specific individuals attuned to hear God's voice. These were the Prophets. In this series, Pastor Matt will take us through some unique stories of the Prophets' lives and how their actions and words continue to influence us today.

Please join us as Pastor Matt continues our series, "Hunger and Thirst"

September 28th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 2; Proverbs 5-7In this candid and powerful message, Pastor Matt Darby tackles one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in our culture: sexual intimacy. As part of the Fortify series, we return to Genesis 2 to build a clear theological framework around God's design for sex — its parameters, its place, and its purposes.With honesty, clarity, and biblical wisdom, Pastor Matt walks through Proverbs 5–7, offering insight into how sexual sin seduces and destroys — and how God's Word gives us the tools to pursue purity, wisdom, and true freedom. Whether you're married, single, dating, or struggling, this message is a grace-filled call to live God's way in this deeply personal area of life.Topics Include:The blessing and boundaries of sexual intimacyWhy sex outside of marriage is spiritually and emotionally destructiveHow to flee temptation instead of flirting with itCultivating a healthy sex life in marriageHow Scripture anchors us in purity and freedomA call to confession, forgiveness, and healingWhether you're seeking restoration or simply want to walk in wisdom, this episode is a vital conversation for every generation.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

Continuing our sermon series on the minor prophets, Pastor Matt delivered the third installment on Malachi. His message centered on God's call for the Israelites to return to a right relationship with Him, promising blessings in exchange for their trust and obedience, despite their having lost sight of His goodness.

This is the second half of our previous episode on timeframes of Latter-Day fulfillment.  - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

2 Corinthians 7:1–16 | 9/28/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a special message on 2 Corinthians 7 because one of our families is soon returning overseas to continue sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with an unreached people group.

Digging deeper still in our study of the New Testament in the era of the Apostles.  - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

Stay Connected:Facebook:  / pearlchurchdenver  Instagram:  / thepearlchurch  __________________________________________________________________Doug and Donna have long been considered two of the most respected youth pastors in America. They have given their lives to seeing people radically transformed by the message of Christ. Their deep roots in ministry began in Portland, Oregon where they served for 17 years as Executive Pastors and Generation Ministry Directors under Pastor Frank Damazio at City Bible Church.___________________________________________________________VISION STATEMENT:“Our vision is to build a vibrant, life giving Church for this generation in the Denver Metro area, where people of all races, backgrounds, and socio-eco status, can experience God's grace, rally in community, and champion the cause of Christ together.”

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Pastor Matt follows up on your questions about gender roles, God being our helper and provider, and more!

Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about the importance of knowing our purpose.

In this episode of Sunday Extra, the pastoral team continues their discussion from Pastor Matt's "Anxious for Nothing" series, exploring the practical application of Philippians 4:4-9. The conversation centers on the "coffee filter" metaphor for filtering thoughts through biblical criteria: whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy. The pastors address the distinction between fear and anxiety, clarifying that while some fear can be healthy (reverent fear of God, appropriate caution), anxiety represents future-oriented worry that reflects lack of trust in God. They discuss how modern information overload - particularly social media consumption averaging over 2 hours daily - can increase anxiety rather than provide clarity. A significant portion explores the lies we commonly believe about personal worth, control, relationships, and forgiveness. The team emphasizes that discerning truth requires filling our minds with Scripture, walking in obedience to God, and being in authentic community with other believers who can provide honest perspective. Looking ahead, Pastor Matt previews the upcoming series on Jesus's seven "I Am" statements from John's Gospel. This series connects directly to the anxiety theme - while worry represents the problem, Jesus is the answer. The seven statements (bread of life, light of the world, door, good shepherd, resurrection and life, way/truth/life, true vine) will help listeners understand who Jesus is and what He offers. The episode concludes with information about fall connection groups studying these topics alongside the sermon series, complete with companion journals for deeper application throughout the week.

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The next generation doesn't need a flawless church — they need a faithful one. Right now, kids and teens are forming their faith by watching the way we live. Just as Paul urged Timothy to “fan into flame the gift of God” (2 Timothy 1:6), we are called to nurture our faith today in a way that can be seen, shared, and followed. A vibrant, living faith in the present is the greatest gift we can pass on to the future. This message invites us to discover how we can be future-focused by living faithfully in the present. Scripture Referenced: 2 Timothy 1:3-7