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https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cooke-Civics-12-3-25.mp3 Every social order rests on a creed, on a concept of life & law. The political structure of a society represents a religion in action. If you change the creed, you will eventually change the law, the institutions, and political structure of a people. The early church didn't just win theological debates; it replaced pagan social foundations: From cyclical or meaningless history to linear history under God. From emperor-as-divine to Christ as the only true King & Judge. Listen as Pastor Matt labors to demonstrate how the creeds of the early church were not just about getting theology right; they were God's way of re–wiring the foundations of law, power, & liberty for the nations.
Pastor Matt concludes the series with a message that everyone is invited to the banquet of God, but not everyone accepts the invitation.
We kicked off advent and our new Christmas series using Christmas movies. This Sunday we talked about It's A Wonderful Life and the hope we have in Christ!
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.
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In this episode, Pastor Matt invites us into a deeper posture of holy expectation — not hype, not striving, but the steady awareness that every moment is already sacred because every moment is union.We explore what it means to live awake to the Presence we already carry, to prepare our hearts not through effort but through tenderness, and to recognize the appointed moments where heaven and earth meet.This message calls us to end the ebb-and-flow mindset, embrace the truth that we are God's resting place, and step into the kind of expectation that opens the heart instead of exhausting it.If you're hungry for a lifestyle of union, communion, and holy anticipation, this teaching will mark you.Listen and lean in — awareness is the doorway, and union is the invitation
We have finally reached “Queen Esther's Banquet.” It's actually Queen Esther's Second Banquet, isn't it? Because she put one on in chapter 5, as well. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Esther 7:1-10. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt's blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: “Queen Esther’s Banquet”– November 30, 2025 The post Queen Esther’s Banquet :: November 30, 2025 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.
Advent Sermon SeriesThis Christmas season, we invite you to join us for a special sermon series centered on Advent where we will learn about the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love found in Jesus Christ. Each week, we'll reflect on how these gifts shape our faith and point us to the coming of our Savior. Advent is a season of anticipation, where we'll be reminded that Christ's light shines brightest in the waiting. The series will culminate during our Christmas Eve Services as we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus — the fulfillment of every promise and the source of our everlasting hope.Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
November 30th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:5-25In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby kicks off our series, “Attributes of Advent,” by taking us deep into the story behind the story—the God who longs to be known. Advent means arrival, and in the arrival of Jesus we don't just discover a Savior—we discover the very heart, character, and nature of God Himself.Walking through Luke 1:5–25 and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Pastor Matt reveals two attributes that shine brilliantly in the Christmas narrative: God's sovereignty and God's mercy. Through a faithful but barren couple, an unexpected priestly assignment, and a long-awaited angelic message, we see a God who rules over every detail and moves with relentless compassion.Pastor Matt shows us:God's Sovereignty over Seasons — Our waiting is never wasted. God orchestrates every chapter of our lives with purpose, even when circumstances feel silent or stagnant.God's Mercy in Our Suffering — He sees our obedience, acknowledges our hurt, and meets us with His presence before His provision.God's Sovereignty Over Every Detail — Nothing about Zechariah's moment in the temple was random; God had placed him precisely where he needed to be.God's Mercy in Hearing Every Prayer — Even long-buried prayers are remembered by the God who treasures the cries of His people.God's Sovereignty Over the Impossible — Age, biology, and limitation cannot hinder the purposes of God.God's Mercy in the Miracle — God not only gave Zechariah and Elizabeth a child—He gave them a prophet who would prepare the way for the Messiah.God's Sovereignty and Mercy in Our Doubt — Zechariah's unbelief didn't derail God's plan. God lovingly disciplines, but He never abandons. Doubt doesn't disqualify us—God's mercy holds us even there.Through this message, Pastor Matt calls us to see our own lives through the lens of who God truly is: a sovereign King writing every line of our story, and a merciful Father filling those lines with compassion, patience, and purpose.If you find yourself waiting, suffering, longing for the impossible, or wrestling with doubt—this episode will remind you that God is working in every season, hearing every prayer, and moving in ways far greater than you can see.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
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2 Samuel 17:24-19:8, Loyalty"s Limits, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC
Today we interview Hannah Woland and learn about her adventures and ministry during her 5 years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. - 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/
Two of the guys are back this week with a returning special guest, Dr. Matthew Everhard! Dr. Everhard is the pastor of Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (PCA), and an adjunct professor at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Pastor Matt joins the guys this week to talk about his newest book, Bold as a Lion: Christian …
Pastor Matt continues the series Let's Eat.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that we have to grow and understand the weight of our faith and decisions.
We finished our Essentials series this week focusing on what life looks like when we worship God and not comfort.
In this final B-Side of the Leviticus series, Jenna Wright and Pastor Matt talk about blessings and curses, what it means to be keepers of covenant and vows, how God lovingly disciplines His people, and how all of this points us toward Advent and the good news that what the law could not do, God did in Christ.
One Church's weekly sermons. This week, Pastor Matt shares a message related to Christ the King Sunday on the church calendar. In this sermon, Pastor Matt shares about flourishing and justice. Exodus 34:11-16, 20-24.For more information about One Church, check out our website, becomingone.churchtrac.com . Follow us on Facebook or Instagram: @onechurchville
Sunday morning, November 23, Pastor Matt Misiano and Charles KigothoLearn more about Compassion: https://www.calvarypsl.com/missions/Sponsor a child today: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=TG&utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=calvarypsl-723292&referer=723292For more information on knowing Christ: https://www.calvarypsl.com/knowing-christ/
What if gratitude could become a way of life—even on the hard days? Pastor Matt explores how seven ancient festivals from the Old Testament point us toward seven powerful reasons to live with overflowing thankfulness every day. Discover how Passover, First Fruits, Pentecost, and four other feasts all foreshadow Jesus and reveal what we have in Christ: forgiveness, new life, resurrection hope, empowerment, cleansing, and God's constant presence. Whether life is amazing or difficult right now, this message offers practical ways to cultivate lasting gratitude through faith.
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Please join us as Pastor Matt wraps up our series, Open Hands
In Week 12 of our Everyday Mission series, we look at the powerful encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–40.This message unpacks how God sovereignly sends His people, Jesus alone saves, and we respond in faith and obedience From divine appointments to gospel conversations, this passage shows that everyday mission is God's work — and we are invited into it. Listen as Pastor Matt reminds us that the good news of Jesus is personal, powerful, and always worth a response.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
Have you ever found yourself chasing after “Happy Meals” that never truly satisfy? Pastor Matt shares a powerful insight about our endless pursuit of contentment through external things, drawing from his childhood memories of McDonald’s prizes to illuminate a deeper spiritual truth. Through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we discover that true contentment isn’t found in circumstances or possessions, but in learning to live differently. This transformative message reveals three practical keys to lasting contentment, including the power of realistic expectations and cultivated gratitude. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from the treadmill of discontentment and discover the secret of being content in any situation—a timeless message that could change how you view satisfaction forever.
As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded to stand firm in the Lord, agree in the Lord, rejoice in the Lord, and think about the Lord. Pastor Matt continues our series in the book of PhilippiansWelcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give
Pastor Matt concluded our series on Gratitude today, emphasizing the cultivation of a profound and enduring sense of gratitude, rooted in the goodness and grace of God, regardless of life's circumstances.
Various Scripture | 11/23/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. For this thanksgiving week, Pastor Matt takes a look at the history of Thanksgiving in America, and at a theology of gratitude, showing how God designed us for thanksgiving, how the fall distorted it, and how Jesus restores it through His Cross.
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Today we interview Pastor Paul Adcock as we welcome him to the pastoral staff, here at Cornerstone EPC Church of Brighton, Michigan. - 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/
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, Pastor Matt and Tammy dive into some of the most common—and most misunderstood—topics surrounding Christian relationships. From navigating modern dating culture to discerning God's guidance in choosing a spouse, we talk about biblical wisdom for anyone trying to honor God in a complicated world.
In this concluding message of the "I AM" series, Pastor Matt reviews the seven statements of Jesus that reveal His divine identity: the bread of life, light of the world, the door, good shepherd, resurrection and life, way/truth/life, and true vine. Each statement offers a unique invitation, collectively calling us to respond to God's invitation to relationship through Christ. Pastor Matt celebrates that 26 people surrendered to Jesus and 12 were baptized during the series. Pastor Matt then transitions to explain discipleship as the process of transformation where followers grow to be more like Jesus in character and conduct. This leads to the launch of the church's annual Christmas offering—an 11-week generosity campaign with a goal of $155,000 to support kingdom-building initiatives locally (like Union Gospel Mission), nationally (church plants), globally (missionaries), and on college campuses. He encourages everyone to participate according to their ability, emphasizing that "a little adds up over time" and that together they can accomplish more than individually.
https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cooke-Civics-11-19-25.mp3 More and more, Americans are pressured to denounce and apologize for their heritage. Many Christians are all too eager to oblige. Should we be? Listen as Pastor Matt considers this sensitive subject and offers a biblical model for understanding the past and looking toward the future.
Week 1 of SMALL GOD SYNDROME with Executive Pastor Matt Piland. Pastor Matt reminds us that our greatest temptation in life is to place ourselves at the center of the story.
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Pastor Matt wrapped up the church's "I AM" series by reviewing how Jesus revealed His divine identity through seven statements in the Gospel of John. Each statement—Bread of Life, Light of the World, Door, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and Life, Way, Truth and Life, and True Vine—offers a unique invitation to relationship, collectively inviting us back into relationship with God through Christ. The sermon emphasized that discipleship isn't a tiered system but the natural state of every follower of Jesus, who should be "following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus." Pastor Matt then launched our annual Christmas offering campaign with a goal of $155,000, supporting local partners like Union Gospel Mission, national church planting efforts, global missions, and campus ministries. This 11-week generosity initiative aligns with Jesus' final command in Acts 1:8 to be witnesses "in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth," while also supporting Vision 2028—the plan to start a new work by our 50th anniversary.
Pastor Matt McCloghry opens our new series Manager by exploring how we can honor God through wise, faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30In this special Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us with a simple but life-altering question: What is the one thing driving everything in your life—and is it Jesus? As our church continues the Seek 1 journey, this sermon invites every listener into a deeper place of surrender, trust, and freedom.Drawing from Luke 18 and Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler, Pastor Matt exposes how easy it is to let good things become ultimate things—especially in the area of finances. Nothing grips the human heart quite like money, and nothing tests our trust quite like surrendering it. But Jesus isn't after our money; He's after our hearts. And where our treasure is, our hearts inevitably follow.In this message, you'll discover:• Jesus calls us to full surrender—not partial obedience.Like the rich young ruler, we can be moral, faithful, and religious, yet still hold back the “one thing” that truly owns us. Jesus wants access to every room of our lives.• Surrender is the path to spiritual freedom.Pastor Matt unpacks the powerful imagery of the camel and the needle, showing that self-sufficiency can trap us, while surrender to Jesus sets us free from worry, control, and divided loyalty.• What Jesus asks us to release, He replaces with something far greater.When we trust Him with what we think we can't live without—especially our finances—we discover that obedience is not loss but exchange. Jesus promises blessing “in this time and in the age to come.”As Pastor Matt leads the church into a moment of courageous obedience, he reminds us: today isn't about the church getting your money—it's about your heart getting free. The rich young ruler walked away sad because he couldn't trust Jesus with his treasure. But we are invited to walk forward in joy as we surrender our own.This message will encourage, challenge, and stretch anyone who desires to make Jesus truly The One Thing That Drives Everything.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 explores 4 habits of the church Day One in Acts 2:42-47.
Pastor Matt continued or sermon series on Gratitude today, exploring the transformative power of gratitude, highlighting how a deep appreciation for God's goodness enriches every aspect of life.
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.
Our 4th and final focus 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/
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, we're diving into the tension many Christians feel around Halloween, and connections to witchcraft. Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown unpacks what it means to live with both conviction and compassion—how to stay grounded in truth while navigating a world that often blurs the lines between light and darkness.Join the conversation as we explore how faith speaks into fear, how to love people with different beliefs, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus with wisdom in today's culture.**Show notes: In this episode the passage of scripture that Pastor Matt is referring to is in Luke 16.
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Pastor Matt and members of the missions team speak in ROH's global and local missions efforts.