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In this opening message of a series on anxiety, Pastor Matt shares personal experiences with anxiety, including worrying about a sleepwalking child and awaiting his wife's medical test results. While acknowledging that anxiety is on the rise in our society, he emphasizes it's not a new problem but rather a spiritual one at its core—a divided mind and restless heart weighed down by fear instead of trusting God. Pastor Matt examines Philippians 4:4-9 as a battle plan for anxiety, focusing this week on verses 4-5. He unpacks the surprising command to "Rejoice in the Lord always," explaining that joy isn't mere happiness but a deep, Holy Spirit-given delight in God regardless of circumstances. This joy is possible because "the Lord is at hand"—God's nearness is our greatest source of stability. The simple solution to anxiety is fully surrendering to Jesus Christ, who brings three levels of peace: peace with God through salvation, peace within that surpasses understanding, and peace with others through reconciliation.

In this B-Side episode, we dive deeper into our new series Holy God; Holy People: A Study of Leviticus. Why does Leviticus feel intimidating, and how does God's holiness shape our everyday lives? Pastor Matt and Jenna tackle listener questions on the law, God's presence, and what it means to be holy as God is holy. Subscribe for weekly conversations that connect Scripture to life at Liberti Church Harrisburg.

Pastor Matt brakes down Psalm 23:1 of our new sermon series Psalm 23.

In our continued series on the Minor Prophets, Pastor Matt introduced the book of Malachi, revealing a God who righteously judges sin and will reign supreme for all eternity.

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.

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Joining the Mission with the Worship Team (With Pastor Matt,Garland, and Halle) by Kearney eFree Church

This week, Pastor Matt wraps up the first chapter of Genesis by looking at what the Bible teaches about spiritual beings and what that means for the way we live our daily lives.

Pastor Matt concludes the Holy Spirit series.

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In today's message, Pastor Matt taught from the passage where Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. There, Jesus faced the temptation to turn away from obedience, yet He held fast to the Father who knows and loves Him. His faithfulness in that moment points us to the ultimate victory He accomplished—paying it all so that we, too, can resist temptation by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our call is to confess our struggles, cry out to Him, and lean on His strength in our fight against sin.

We finished our Hab-i-tudes series this week learning about the importance of being unified as followers of Christ.

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.

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Communion: A Family of Churches for Flourishing Mission What does it mean to belong to a communion of churches? Why should we care about gospel partnerships beyond our own local congregation? In this sermon, Pastor Matt unpacks the biblical word koinonia—a rich term that means communion, fellowship, and partnership. If you've ever wondered what makes the church unique, why partnerships matter, or how you can join God's bigger mission, this message will encourage and challenge you. #communion

August 31st, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Peter 3:1-7What does God actually call beautiful in a woman? In this timely and truth-filled message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Fortify series by unpacking biblical womanhood through the lens of 1 Peter 3.With honesty, humility, and a deep commitment to God's Word—not culture—Pastor Matt challenges the counterfeit definitions of beauty that saturate our world and points women back to the imperishable beauty that God sees as precious: a heart surrendered to Jesus, character shaped by Christ, and courageous obedience to His calling.This episode speaks to every season of life—wives, single women, mothers, and even single moms—and offers powerful encouragement for men to understand and support the women God has placed in their lives.Don't miss the closing interview with Matt and his wife Kerri, as they open up about prayer, identity, marriage, and what godly beauty looks like in everyday life.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

When you are given a second chance by Jesus and he transforms your life, it is natural for it to overflow to help others. In this message, Pastor Matt shows us three things that hold us back from encountering the Living Water of Jesus.

When you are given a second chance by Jesus and he transforms your life, it is natural for it to overflow to help others. In this message, Pastor Matt shows us three things that hold us back from encountering the Living Water of Jesus.

What if the life-changing power you’re seeking isn’t about trying harder, but flowing deeper? In this compelling message, Pastor Matt reveals how many Christians get caught in exhausting cycles of spiritual effort, missing Jesus’ promise of “rivers of living water.” Through personal stories—including a revealing encounter at a gas station—he shows how the Holy Spirit is already at work within believers, waiting to transform us. Whether you’re weary from religious striving or thirsting for authentic faith, discover how to tap into God’s ever-flowing grace and power. Don’t miss this fresh perspective on walking in step with the Spirit and experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised.

In this message from Matthew 18, Pastor Matt explains how Jesus calls us to live differently in our relationships. While culture teaches us to cancel, reject, and protect ourselves, Jesus teaches us to reconcile. Looking at Matthew 5 and Matthew 18, we see that reconciliation is not optional—it reflects the heart of God. Through personal stories and the parable of the unforgiving servant, we are reminded that forgiveness flows from the grace we ourselves have received. Discover how to release bitterness, pursue healing, and value relationships over arguments. Join us as we learn the freedom of reconciliation and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to love as Jesus loves.

Invisible Giants Week 1 | Pastor Matt Engle | Sunday, August 31, 2025

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Pastor Matt delivered the third sermon on the book of Zechariah as part of our ongoing series on the Minor Prophets. The message centered on the tension between an uncertain human future and the profound assurance we have in God's sovereign plan to redeem His people and reign supreme.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cooke-8-31-25.mp3 It's one of those uber-familiar texts: Mt. 23:27 You're like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they're full of dead men's bones. But most people are not familiar with its Old Testament roots in the book of Ezekiel. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Ezekiel used the analogy of whitewash to show the guilt of the prophets of his generation, and how Jesus picks up the image, escalating the blood-guilt of the scribes and Pharisees. If the lesser sins of that generation merited the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple, what would the outcome be for this generation?

When you are given a second chance by Jesus and he transforms your life, it is natural for it to overflow to help others. In this message, Pastor Matt shows us three things that hold us back from encountering the Living Water of Jesus.

Sunday August 17th, 2025: Gratitude is more than thankfulness for what God has already done – its a prophetic announcement of what is still yet to come. In this teaching, Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus gave us a blueprint when He lifted His eyes and said, "Thank You" before the breakthrough. Gratitude through union is not shallow optimism, but the posture of sons and daughters abiding in the vine, confident that glory transforms prisons into altars, delays into testimonies, and losses into weighty glory.

Are we still waiting for the Latter Days or did they arrive with the advent of 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/ 

Hi—and welcome back to Horror Movie Podcast, where we're Dead Serious About Horror Movies. Here in Episode 228, emeritus host Jay of the Dead welcomes Pastor Matt, Jigsaw Jackson, and emeritus host Dr. Walking Dead—with more alumni like Dr. Shock and Gillman Joel contributing later. During this historic show, Pastor Matt introduces the new HMP 3.0 roster, officially welcoming two new hosts, Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott and Horror Fan Ryan Bratton! Next, the two new hosts share their Top 5 All-Time Favorite Horror Movies and recall their favorite HMP memories. But the bulk of this episode is dedicated to a theme of "Cold, Hard Horror" movies, where your hosts take three (and a half) rounds to recommend more than 50 lesser-discussed snowbound horror films that take place in the midst of a wintry setting. Each of the rounds features reviews and recommendations from the panel of hosts. Then your hosts deliver a lively Speed Round of additional icy horror highlights, just to quickly name-drop a few more worthy titles for you listeners! And as promised, Dr. Shock and Gillman Joel contribute a wacky segment of their own prior to Jay of the Dead's bonus “review for the road” in a concluding Final Cut segment. In addition, during Episode 228, you will hear Jackson's new theme music for HMP by his band, hello softie., a track titled "Sometimes It Rains in April" from the album, With Heavy Eyes and Bated Breath.Finally, as we wrap up this episode, Pastor Matt shares his thoughts on the future direction of HMP 3.0 and teases some exciting, upcoming episodes. This episode was recorded on August 16, 24, and 25, 2025. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES for HMP Ep. 228:[ 00:00:01 ] - Introduction- Jay of the Dead welcomes Pastor Matt, Jackson, and Dr. Walking Dead- Dr. Shock and “The Bareback Bandit,” Gillman Joel, who could not attend this live group recording, will contribute an addendum segment at the end of this episode[ 00:05:02]—Pastor Matt Introduces the HMP 3.0 Hosting Roster- HMP welcomes two new hosts: Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott and Horror Fan Ryan Bratton![ 00:09:06 ] - New Hosts' Top 5 Horror Movies and Favorite HMP MemoriesHorror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott's Top 5 All-Time Favorite Horror Movies1. The Shining (1980) 2. Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)3. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)4. Black Christmas (1974)5. Scream (1996)Horror Fan Ryan's Top 5 All-Time Favorite Horror Movies1. Jaws (1975) 2. Halloween (1978)3. The Return of the Living Dead (1985)4. House of 1000 Corpses (2003)5. In the Mouth of Madness (1994)- Horror Fan Ryan's favorite HMP memory- Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott's favorite HMP memory[ 00:21:01 ] - Snowbound Thrills and Chills: Cold, Hard HorrorROUND 1No Tears in Hell (2025) Jay of the Dead = 8.5 ( Strong Rental! )Cold Prey (2006)Pastor Matt = ( High-priority Rental )I Saw the Devil (2010) Horror Fan Ryan = 9 ( Buy it! )The Invisible Man (1933)Jackson = 9 ( Buy it! ) Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies (2016)Dr. Walking Dead = 4 ( High-priority Stream )Ravenous (1999)Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott = ( High-priority Rental )[ 00:42:26 ] - ROUND 2The Children (2008) Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Buy it! )The Chill Factor (1993)Pastor Matt = ( So Bad It's Good Rental! ) Pontypool (2008) Horror Fan Ryan = ( Strong Rental )The Brood (1979)Jackson = ( Strong Rental ) Frozen (2010)Dr. Walking Dead = 5 ( Rental ) The Devil's Pass (2013) Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott = 0 ( R ) [ 01:04:13 ] - ROUND 3Centigrade (2020) Jay of the Dead = 5.5 ( Rental )The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015) Pastor Matt = ( High-priority Rental )No Exit (2022) Horror Fan Ryan = ( Strong Rental )The Day of the Beast (1995) Jackson = 8 ( High-priority Rental )Dead Snow (2009) Dr. Walking Dead = 8 ( Buy it! )Iced (1988) Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott = ( Rental )[ 01:20:19 ] - Speed Round: Burning, Ice-Cold, Must-MentionsJay of the Dead: Storm of the Century (1999) The Lodge (2019) 30 Days of Night (2007) Black Mountain Side (2014) Wintertide (2023) Pastor Matt: The Dead Zone (1983)Jackson: The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas (1957) Anything for Jackson (2020)Curtains (1983)Werewolves Within (2021)Horror Fan Ryan:The House of the Devil (2009) ATM (2012) We Are Still Here (2015)Never Hike in the Snow (2020) Dr. Walking Dead: Snowpiercer (2020)Yellowjackets (2021) True Detective Season 4 (2024)Wind River (2017)Horror Movie Fanboy Brian Scott: Dreamcatcher (2003) Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004)Snow Falls (2023)Wendigo (2001) Christmas Evil (1980) Deadly Games (1989) [ 01:29:07 ] - A Message From Dr. Shock and Gillman JoelWinterbeast (1992)  [ 01:42:05 ] - The Final Cut: One for the RoadThe Dark Below (2015)Jay of the Dead = 6 ( Buy for Jay / Low-priority Rental for Most )[ 01:49:06 ] - Outro- Pastor Matt discusses HMP 3.0 moving forward and teases some future episodes!____________________________________I'm sure you probably have other links, social media, etc., that you always include for the hosts. 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In this episode, Pastor Matt shares a practical story that brings the grace of God into real, everyday life. Grace isn't just for spiritual moments—it's a constant, empowering force like being plugged into a never-ending power source. It doesn't remove us from life's challenges, but meets us in them—sometimes as strength, sometimes as provision, or even just an encouraging word. Unlike the fairy-tale rescue we often imagine, grace empowers us to walk through difficulty, not escape it. Without this active grace, the Christian life can easily become a burden of duty and striving, instead of a life marked by joy and fruitfulness.. Faith is not just belief—it's a place we live from. Join us as we dive deep into what it means to live empowered by grace every single day.Resources:Book Resource: Great Grace book Newport Church life group information

Join Pastor Matt and the team as they dive deeper into topics from the recent "Financial Squeeze" sermon series that didn't quite fit into Sunday morning. This episode focuses on biblical generosity, tithing, and God's design for our finances. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history behind "In God We Trust" on American currency, dating back to the Civil War era when a Pennsylvania pastor wrote to the Treasury Secretary suggesting this unifying phrase during our nation's most divided time. Pastor Matt addresses common questions about tithing in the New Testament era, explaining how this practice preceded the Mosaic Law and continues to be relevant for Christians today. He breaks down the principles of giving found in the New Testament and clarifies why tithing to the local church specifically matters according to biblical teaching. The conversation also covers the "Generosity Ladder" - a practical framework for growing in biblical giving, from first-time gifts to legacy giving that impacts the kingdom long-term. They discuss the four components of God-honoring giving: systematic, proportional, sacrificial, and cheerful. Finally, Pastor Matt explains Hope Church's financial stewardship practices, including budgeting, board oversight, third-party audits, and accountability measures that ensure donated funds are used wisely and transparently.

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This message covers Pastor Matt Wakefield's sermon on the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” He explains that the command is not about God competing with other deities but declaring His exclusive authority. Pastor Matt highlights how modern believers often create “idols” out of good things—family, work, money, or even ministry—when they take God's rightful place. He emphasizes that anything we depend on for security, identity, or fulfillment apart from God becomes an idol. The message calls the church to wholehearted devotion, warning that divided worship leads to spiritual compromise, but surrender to God alone brings life, freedom, and clarity of purpose .

Pastor Matt continues the series on the Holy Spirit.

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We continue in our series on habitual attitudes learning about the importance of compassion and being aware of the needs around us.

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In the final message of "The Financial Squeeze" series, Pastor Matt explores how generosity during financial hardship seems counterintuitive yet is precisely what God calls us to do. Using the book of Haggai, he illustrates how God's people postponed rebuilding the temple saying, "not now," while God responded by withholding blessing until they prioritized His work. Pastor Matt connects this to our own struggles with generosity, explaining that our hesitation stems from a lack of trust in God. The sermon highlights research from "The Paradox of Generosity," a secular study confirming Biblical principles that those who give regularly experience greater happiness, improved health, and stronger purpose. Pastor Matt emphasizes Jesus' words in Acts 20:35 that "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and challenges the congregation with a "now challenge" to take specific steps toward greater generosity, recognizing that generosity changes both us and the future.

Our look at "the Latter Days" continues within the pages of the book of Micah. - 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/ 

One Church's current series on the Nicene Creed. This week, Pastor Matt shares from the Nicene Creed that talks about the Holy Spirit. Pastor Matt shares ways we may need to rethink how we view Holy Spirit and her role in our lives. John 16:7, 12-15, Acts 2:1-4.For more information about One Church, check out our website, becomingone.churchtrac.com .Follow us on Facebook or Instagram: @onechurchville

Pastor Matt continues our new series, "Jesus is Greater"

August 24th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 16:13-14In a time when culture is confused about what it means to be a man, Pastor Matt Darby brings clarity through God's Word in this powerful message from the Fortify series.From Genesis 2 and 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, Pastor Matt unpacks a compelling and convicting call to act like men—not according to culture, but according to Christ. This episode explores five biblical commands that define godly manhood: Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and do everything in love.You'll discover:Why manhood is rooted in identity, not just biologyThe five roles God designed for every man: Prophet, Priest, King, Provider, ProtectorHow sin distorts manhood—and how the Gospel redeems itThe difference between cultural strength and Christlike strengthHow godly men lead with love, not controlWhether you're a man pursuing spiritual maturity, a wife praying for your husband, or a young woman seeking a Christlike man, this message is full of truth, challenge, and hope.The world doesn't need less masculinity—it needs redeemed masculinity.It's time to rise up and act like men.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

In this sermon from Pastor Matt on Genesis 3, we see how Satan's deception in the garden still mirrors the struggles we face today in our homes, marriages, and personal lives. From doubt to temptation, hiding to blame-shifting, the enemy seeks to divide and destroy—but God offers a greater covering through Jesus Christ. This sermon unpacks the reality of spiritual warfare, the dangers of leaving our homes unguarded, and the hope of the gospel that restores what was broken. 

Holy Ground, Part 3 // Pastor Matt Heck

This week in our Summer of Service, Pastor Matt reminds us that God's promise might not happen the way we think it will, but we still trust him that his plan for us remains.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cooke-8-24-25.mp3 From the outside looking in, the scribes and Pharisees  performed all the external shows of righteousness imaginable; with lengthened tassels, broadened phylacteries, scholarly robes, prominent seats, & respectful greetings in the marketplace. But they neglected the internal holiness that God requires; justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Listen as Pastor Matt warns against cleaning only the externals (the only part men can see), while neglecting the heart, which God sees perfectly and will surely judge.

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.

This week, Pastor Matt dives into your questions from Sunday's message on the days of creation in Genesis 1.

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