Podcasts about pastor matt

Focusing on Jesus's words in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," this sermon explores how this sixth "I AM" statement in John's Gospel reveals Christ's exclusive claim as the only path to God. Pastor Matt explains how these statements build in clarity throughout John, showing Jesus's increasing revelation of His divine identity. Against cultural relativism that claims "your truth" and "my truth," the sermon emphasizes that truth is not a concept to be defined by individuals but a person to be known and followed. For non-believers, Jesus offers forgiveness for the past, direction for the present, and hope for eternity, while for believers, His way guides our walk, His truth anchors our knowledge, and His life enables our abundant living through abiding in Him.

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Pastor Matt examines Jesus' sixth "I Am" statement from John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This statement, made during Jesus' farewell address to His disciples, represents His most controversial claim of exclusivity. Pastor Matt explains how the previous five "I Am" statements progressively revealed Jesus' identity, culminating in this definitive declaration. The sermon unpacks a crucial interpretation: Jesus is "the way because He is the truth and because He is the life." This means Jesus perfectly reveals what is true about God and possesses the life we need to overcome our spiritual deadness. Pastor Matt contrasts this absolute truth with cultural relativism ("my truth"), emphasizing that sincerity without truth is still deception. For non-believers, Jesus offers forgiveness of past sins, direction for the present, and certainty of eternal life—something no other religion provides. For believers, this statement provides a discipleship pathway of walking in Jesus' steps, anchoring in His truth, and drawing strength from His presence.

We don't go to church — we are the church. God didn't design us to be spectators but contributors. In this message, Pastor Matt challenges us to move from consuming to contributing — from “I have to” to “I get to.”When every part of the body works properly, the church grows stronger, lives are changed, and love overflows. Generosity isn't just about money; it's about giving our time, talent, and heart to what God is doing. Contributors don't give passively — they give intentionally, joyfully, and faithfully.Contributors stay connected to the body of Christ.Contributors trust God to supply all they need.Contributors get to work — building His church in love.Let's shift our mindset from “got to” to “get to” and be the church God called us to be.Connect with us!Missioncity.church

Long before believers were called “Christians,” they were known as People of the Way—followers of Jesus whose lives reflected His movement in the world. This series walks through the book of Acts, exploring how the early church lived, served, and shared the gospel in a changing world. As we study their story, we're challenged to rediscover what it means to be the church today—faithful, united, and always on the move.

Join us as Pastor Matt continues our series, 'Rooted'

The Absurdity of Generosity | Pastor Matt Murrish A sermon series with Pastor Matt Murrish of Wood Street Chapel in Fortuna California.

Pastor Matt concluded our series on the book of Esther today, revealing how its narrative—though never explicitly mentioning God—demonstrates God's providence at work behind the scenes through a series of extraordinary coincidences.

Send us a text     Today's episode was all about girl power, sans Troy and Chu.  (Between his wife, daughters, and even their girl dog; Pastor Matt's had nothing but girls in his life for the last 25 years, so it seemed pretty status quo for him.)  TBH, the power was abundant.  The gang of girls covered Pastor Matt's missteps--or maybe we should call them "long jogs"--in church this morning, as well as Gianna's alarm going off on her phone in her bag back by the tech booth while she was in the middle of a song on the platform.  The church got high marks for bringing down the house on  "When the Saints Go Marching In," which led to a discussion--and some performances--of songs that easily get stuck in your head.  Lastly, the results are in and the Final Four is set for the Top Dogs Bracketeering Challenge! 

Watch as Pastor Matt preaches through Exodus. You can find out more about South Woods at www.southwoodsbc.org

Welcome to special bonus episode of The Debrief Podcast! Meet Pastor Justin Kowalski — Associate Pastor at Sandals Church Palm Avenue and longtime member of the Sandals team for over 20 years. In this episode, Pastor Matt sits down with Justin to share his story, his journey in ministry, and what it means to live out faith with authenticity and creativity. Get to know one of the voices helping shape the culture and community at Sandals Church. 

Send us a text          This week on the DeRP, our seasoned musician hosts weigh in on traditional and modern worship services, Chu and Pastor Matt give their review of RENT at the University of Florida starring DeRP alumna Ioanna Andriannou, which inspired a little friendly competition in Broadway Musical Trivia, and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel marches on to the Bracketeering Top Dogs Elite 8, while the #1 seed does not!   

Join us this week as we continue our journey through Genesis! Pastor Matt teaches from Genesis 2, where God creates a helper suitable for Adam. Together, we'll explore how this passage points us to the hope we have in Christ — that through the Holy Spirit, we are united with Him and will bear His image for all eternity.

Join us as we begin a new series titled AWAKENING, this week we hear Pastor Matt talk about spiritual warfare and the mold we've allowed in our houses.

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If the Bible says it, we believe it. There is no other truth outside of God's Word. In this message, Pastor Matt reminds us that Scripture is not just a historical document — it's the living, breathing Word of God. It teaches, corrects, and trains us so we can live under God's authority and experience His blessing.Submitting to God's Word means living under it, not over it. It's trusting that God's way is best, even when culture disagrees. When we read it, pray it, and live it — our lives begin to align with His truth.The Bible is not just information — it's transformation.The Bible doesn't just make you better — it makes you new.When you live under God's Word, you live under His blessing.Are you ready to fully trust the Word of God as your ultimate authority?Connect with us!Missioncity.church

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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 26th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Psalm 27What happens when Jesus becomes the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Seek 1 journey by unpacking the heart behind “One Desire” from Psalm 27:4—a call to make God's abiding presence our greatest pursuit and deepest longing.Every person was created to seek, to hunger, and to long for something more. But that desire will only ever be satisfied in the presence of God. Pastor Matt reminds us that the story of Scripture—from Eden to eternity—is the story of God drawing near to dwell with His people. Through Jesus and the indwelling Holy Spirit, the manifest presence David longed for is now available to every believer.In this powerful teaching, discover how to make God's presence not just a priority among many—but the priority that orders everything else in your life. Key Takeaways:God's manifest presence is humanity's greatest need and should be our greatest desireThe difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presenceHow Jesus restored what sin separated—God's presence with His peopleWhy prayer, purity, and priority are the pathways to experiencing His presenceThe Seek 1 challenge: Is Jesus The One Thing That Drives Everything in your life? “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”Join Pastor Matt as he invites us to seek not just more from God, but more of God—laying down idols, realigning our desires, and pursuing His presence as our One Desire.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

We were not made to be people pleasers. As Christians we are called to please God and care FOR His people. In this message, Pastor Matt helps us understand how to live out that balance with confidence and boldness. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49511531 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Pastor Matt continued our Esther series today, exploring chapters 3-4. He showed how true faith emerges when God feels distant, and reminded us that even amidst God's sovereign plan, we are still called to act with courage, as disobedience carries a lasting price.

This is part 7 of "Make It Make Sense," our series at Fusion Christian Church where we ask difficult questions and look for biblical answers. In this week's message, Pastor Matt closes out this series by teaching about God's presence in times of need.He is the God of both the mountaintop and the valley.There are few stories which demonstrate the ups and downs of life as clearly as that of Joseph. He was the favorite son of Israel, but this created jealousy among his brothers, who sold him into slavery. When Joseph arrived as a slave in Egypt, he earned favor in his master's house through his diligence and faithfulness. Unfortunately, he also earned the favor of his master's wife, who attempted to seduce Joseph. When Joseph rejected her advances, the spurned woman falsely accused him and had him thrown into prison. Finally, God provided a way out for Joseph by giving him an opportunity to interpret dreams for the Pharaoh of Egypt. Pharaoh raised Joseph to second in command over all Egypt. God is always faithful to his promises.Throughout all of this, Joseph recognized that God had been there with him. Joseph knew that God had orchestrated events to put Joseph in a place where he could eventually save his family and all of Egypt. Scripture is filled with promises from God, and filled further with examples of God keeping those promises. God has never once broken a promise to his people, and knowing that, we can trust him to never break one in the future.God's presence is not proven by the absence of suffering, but by his faithfulness through it.Though God has promised many things, he has never promised that we will not suffer. What God has promised is to see us through our suffering. Not only that, but by living a human life in the person of Jesus, God has experienced our suffering. We do not have a distant God who does not understand, but we have a God who suffered and died like any man did on the cross. For that, we can be grateful and confident that he sympathizes with us in our weakness.

We were not made to be people pleasers. As Christians we are called to please God and care FOR His people. In this message, Pastor Matt helps us understand how to live out that balance with confidence and boldness. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49511531 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

WEEK 403 | PASTOR MATT SCOTT

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Looking at the believer's union with Christ in the context of Romans Ch 8.  - 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 gives a message about how we go together to follow God correctly.

Pastor Matt tackles your questions from the first week in our series "In the End" dealing with tattoos, persecution, end times views, and more!

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Pastor Matt preached this message in October 2025 on the reasons why staying with and going deep in a local church is crucial for all believers. Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:@SojournPDX on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠

“Jesus shed his blood so that you can be saved, healed, and delivered.” In this episode, Pastor Matt Scott from The Gathering Place Church shares a powerful message called The Law of Inheritance. He reminds us that the blood of Jesus didn't just cover our sins—it purchased complete freedom for our minds, bodies, and families. Yet many believers never apply that truth to the areas where they still struggle. This message confronts the tendency to treat spiritual problems as emotional or physical ones. You can't counsel a demon and you can't medicate one. The battle is spiritual, and the victory has already been won through the blood of Jesus. Pastor Matt exposes how the enemy tries to hijack what God designed to bless generations, and he calls every believer to take responsibility for their inheritance. You'll be challenged to go beyond listening and take action—to recognize what's been passed down, repent and renounce it, remove the enemy's hold, and renew your life through obedience and truth. Freedom doesn't come from managing behavior; it comes from applying the blood of Jesus to the root of the problem. Don't just hear this message—respond to it. Let the Holy Spirit reveal what needs to be broken, and take your stand for the generations that come after you. Jesus already paid the price; it's time to walk in the freedom He bought for you. The Roads Church - https://theroads.church

Pastor Matt examined Jesus' "I am" statements from John 10, where Christ describes Himself as both the door of the sheep pen and the good shepherd. As the door, Jesus divides (keeping some things in and others out) and demands a decision about which side we choose to be on. As the good shepherd, Jesus knows His sheep, calls them by name, protects them, and gathers them from all nations. Pastor Matt outlined four practical responses for believers: dependence (recognizing we need Jesus daily), obedience (following His voice through Scripture), community (belonging to a church family), and protection (standing firm through Scripture and spiritual support). He emphasized that "the Spirit of God will never lead you to act contrary to the Word of God," providing numerous examples of misguided spiritual "promptings" that contradict Scripture. The sermon concluded by challenging listeners to consider which side of the door they're on and whose voice they're following.

Tựa Đề: Chúa Dùng Những Bạn Trẻ; Kinh Thánh: 1 Ti-mô-thê 4:12-16; Tác Giả: Pastor Matt Lewis; Loạt Bài: Hội Thánh Báp-Tít Trung Tâm

We continue in our Essential series learning about the next pillar to be grounded in our faith.

Join us as Pastor Matt kicks off our new series, "Rooted"

We should all want to influence others and change the world for the better. In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us what the Bible says about how to become a powerful and effective influencer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49507719 Get a free copy of the Space Between Guide to join us in this journey through 1 Thessalonians and grow deeper in your faith https://arisedenver.com/currentseries There is a huge gap between who we are and who God made us to be. In this series, The Space Between, taking us through the book of 1 Thessalonians, we will discover how to close that gap and become more of who we should be. We will also learn to understand the gap between the world as it is and the world as it will be when Jesus returns. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We should all want to influence others and change the world for the better. In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us what the Bible says about how to become a powerful and effective influencer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49507719 Get a free copy of the Space Between Guide to join us in this journey through 1 Thessalonians and grow deeper in your faith https://arisedenver.com/currentseries There is a huge gap between who we are and who God made us to be. In this series, The Space Between, taking us through the book of 1 Thessalonians, we will discover how to close that gap and become more of who we should be. We will also learn to understand the gap between the world as it is and the world as it will be when Jesus returns. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We should all want to influence others and change the world for the better. In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us what the Bible says about how to become a powerful and effective influencer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49507719 Get a free copy of the Space Between Guide to join us in this journey through 1 Thessalonians and grow deeper in your faith https://arisedenver.com/currentseries There is a huge gap between who we are and who God made us to be. In this series, The Space Between, taking us through the book of 1 Thessalonians, we will discover how to close that gap and become more of who we should be. We will also learn to understand the gap between the world as it is and the world as it will be when Jesus returns. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Pastor Matt examines Jesus' dual metaphors of Jesus as "the Door" and "the Good Shepherd" from John 10, unpacking the rich shepherd-sheep imagery found throughout Scripture. As the Door, Jesus creates a necessary division between those inside and outside His fold, requiring a decision that determines our eternal destiny. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus knows His sheep intimately, calls them by name, protects them from danger, and ultimately laid down His life to purchase them. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus came to gather His flock from both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the wall of hostility between them as described in Ephesians 2. Pastor Matt concludes with four practical applications: dependence on the shepherd daily through prayer and Scripture, obedience to His voice, commitment to community with other believers, and receiving His protection through truth—reminding us that "the Spirit of God will never lead you to act contrary to the Word of God."

10-19-25

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.

We should all want to influence others and change the world for the better. In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us what the Bible says about how to become a powerful and effective influencer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49507719 Get a free copy of the Space Between Guide to join us in this journey through 1 Thessalonians and grow deeper in your faith https://arisedenver.com/currentseries There is a huge gap between who we are and who God made us to be. In this series, The Space Between, taking us through the book of 1 Thessalonians, we will discover how to close that gap and become more of who we should be. We will also learn to understand the gap between the world as it is and the world as it will be when Jesus returns. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We should all want to influence others and change the world for the better. In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us what the Bible says about how to become a powerful and effective influencer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49507719 Get a free copy of the Space Between Guide to join us in this journey through 1 Thessalonians and grow deeper in your faith https://arisedenver.com/currentseries There is a huge gap between who we are and who God made us to be. In this series, The Space Between, taking us through the book of 1 Thessalonians, we will discover how to close that gap and become more of who we should be. We will also learn to understand the gap between the world as it is and the world as it will be when Jesus returns. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Pastor Matt explores God's patience and mercy in the parable of wheat and weeds, urging believers to join His relentless pursuit of the lost before time ends.

Pastor Matt Ruckel brings us into the "practicals" of what it looks like to be a priest of God in our everyday lives. It's important to build a life around God and not the other way around. Pastor Matt takes us through the steps of creating a priestly PLACE, a priestly PACE, and developing a priestly PICTURE with Holy Spirit, so that our lives look more like a living sacrifice and temple of the Lord rather than any human with good intentions. Listen, be encouraged, and then go dream and practice these things with God! He's worthy.Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach.Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.

Pastor Matt explores Romans 12:1-2 and three biblical principles to renew our mind: Take Every Thought Captive, Meditate In the Word, and Set Your Minds on Things Above

Pastor Matt began a new sermon series on Esther today, starting with chapters 1 and 2. This initial message explored how God actively works behind the scenes, using ordinary people like Esther and Mordecai to fulfill His purposes, even when His presence seems hidden.

You drive past Forestgate Pres. on North Gate Blvd. every day! Meet Pastor Matt Giesman and hear what God is doing at Forestgate. Jeff and Pastor Giesman talk about the recent preaching series from Hebrews, “Jesus is BETTER.” Check out www.forestgate.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.