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A message from Pastor Matt!

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.

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."

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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A message from Pastor Matt!

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.

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.

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

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A message from Pastor Matt!

In "The Battlefield," the concluding message of the "Anxious for Nothing" series, Pastor Matt explains that while anxiety often begins with external factors, the real battle takes place in our minds. Drawing from Philippians 4:8-9, he presents a comprehensive thought filter to combat anxiety. Pastor Matt emphasizes that we must first "think about what we're thinking about," identifying the thoughts that precede anxious feelings. The sermon highlights truth as the primary filter, warning that our culture increasingly redefines truth according to feelings rather than God's standards. Pastor Matt walks through Paul's complete thought filter—whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy—contrasting these with the default thought patterns that lead to anxiety. He concludes that peace comes when God's truth moves from learning to living, reminding us that "whatever the source of your worry and fear and anxiety, Jesus is the answer."

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

September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-14What does it truly mean to follow Jesus in a culture that calls truth hate and conviction intolerance?In this bold and timely sermon, Pastor Matt Darby speaks directly into the polarized moment we're living in—where standing for biblical truth comes at an increasing cost. Following the tragic events of September 10, where a man was murdered for proclaiming the Gospel, this message calls the Church to wake up, stand firm, and refuse to be ashamed of Christ.Preaching from 1 Peter 4:12–14, Pastor Matt helps believers understand:Why we should not be surprised by persecutionHow suffering is not a setback, but a refining fireWhat it looks like to prepare ourselves (and our children) for faithful enduranceHow the Spirit of God meets us powerfully in seasons of sufferingWhy now is not a time to retreat—but a time to rise with courage and conviction“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” – 1 Peter 4:14The world is not the enemy—it's the mission.This message is a rally cry to glorify God, no matter the cost.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 Ruckel continues in Ephesians 4, talking about the importance of having the mind of Christ, and aligning ourselves with HIS truth. Pulling out simple and practical ways from this Scripture to help us renew our minds daily, Pastor Matt encourages us from the Word and personal experiences about how we can apply Paul's teaching to our lives to walk in righteousness and holiness. 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 Ruckel continues in Ephesians 4, talking about the importance of having the mind of Christ, and aligning ourselves with HIS truth. Pulling out simple and practical ways from this Scripture to help us renew our minds daily, Pastor Matt encourages us from the Word and personal experiences about how we can apply Paul's teaching to our lives to walk in righteousness and holiness. 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 continues on our Psalm 23 sermon series as he explore Psalm 23:3; God gives us peace, God guides our path, and that we give God our praise.

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Pastor Matt continued our series on the minor prophets with the second part of Malachi, teaching that while God's delayed judgment offers a chance for repentance, it will ultimately culminate in a definitive time of purification and justice.

Send us a textThis week Taylar joins the crew and talks gross nursing experiences, rock band life, and wedding food variety; Pastor Matt invites everybody to reflect on the difference between activity vs. identity when it comes to following Jesus; and it turns out there are a few Guinness World Records that are just asking to be set except for the fastest 100 meter barefoot run on Legos, which was set by a mom with plenty of accidental Lego stepping training who figured she might as well get credit for it.  Also, if you're an air traffic controller, please don't take a nap until our plane lands. 

One Church's new series on the book of Jonah. Today Pastor Matt asks the question "have you or are you fleeing from something?" . Pastor Matt then shares a reminder about God's hasad, the love and kindness of God. Jonah 1, Ephesians 3:16-17, & 2 Peter 3:9.For more information about One Church, check out our website, becomingone.churchtrac.com .Follow us on Facebook or Instagram: @onechurchville

Host Ber Bolton and Pastor Tonya Marks chat with Pastor Matt about discipleship multiplication! Pastor Matt encourages every follower of Jesus to "make heroes" by inviting people to walk alongside us as we follow Jesus, and to train them up to be leaders and disciples who continue to equip leaders and disciples.

Pastor Matt opens this week with some pastoral reflections on the murder of Charlie Kirk earlier this week. He then transitions to an exploration of what it means to be human in the world and how that impacts the way we act towards those around us.

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We continue in our Comeback series learning about how God can use the unlikely and also uses challenging situations to get our attention.

Week 7 of SAME GOD with Executive Pastor Matt Piland. Pastor Matt reminds us that the way we view things determines how we do things.

This sermon from the "Anxious for Nothing" series addresses rising anxiety in the wake of recent tragedies like school shootings and the 9/11 anniversary, attributing societal violence to humanity's sin problem and the removal of God from public life. Building on Philippians 4:6-7, Pastor Matt presents prayer as the primary antidote to worry and anxiety, explaining that Paul wrote these instructions while imprisoned and facing potential execution, demonstrating their effectiveness even in dire circumstances. The message includes practical teaching on prayer as conversation with God about everything, contrasts biblical meditation (filling the mind with Scripture) with Eastern meditation (emptying the mind), and references Jesus's own teachings and example of turning to prayer during distress. The core promise is that supernatural peace follows prayer—peace that transcends understanding and guards the heart and mind regardless of circumstances, as illustrated by Peter's water-walking experience where focusing on Jesus enabled stability while focusing on circumstances caused him to sink. The sermon concludes with four practical steps for managing anxiety: surrendering to Jesus Christ (overall and in each situation), turning anxious thoughts into prayers, relying on the Holy Spirit's help, and memorizing Scripture, emphasizing that peace with God through salvation must precede experiencing God's peace in daily life.

A message from Pastor Matt!

September 14th, 2025 | Fortify | Joshua 24In this compelling message from our Fortify series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it means to build a lasting legacy of faith — one that impacts not just your children, but your children's children.Every family passes something down: values, traditions, even patterns of brokenness. But what are you passing down? Drawing from Joshua 24, Pastor Matt challenges us to make a bold, deliberate decision: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”In this episode, you'll learn:Why every family worships something — and why you must choose wiselyHow to identify and remove the idols competing for your home's devotionWhat it looks like to lead your family with gospel-centered purposePractical ways to center your life on God's vision, God's Word, and God's peopleGod isn't just after individual followers — He's after generations.Don't leave your legacy to chance. Shape it with intention. This message will equip and inspire you to follow Jesus with everything — and to raise a generation that does the same.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

It's been a heavy week... many have asked, "Why would a loving God allow this to happen? Tune in as Pastor Matt & Jess unpack the events of this week and share how we can find hope even in the midst of heartache.