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A message from Pastor Matt!

Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about preparing for where we are going.

Why do we gather together? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Thomas Lawson talk about Godly community and small groups as we launch Lift Groups for 2026!

A message from Pastor Matt!

We're back in Genesis! This week we land in Genesis 11 and the story of the Tower of Babel. Follow along as Pastor Matt explains how our attempts to build the perfect life without the Lord always end in confusion and dissatisfaction.

During Missions Week (2025), we had the privilege of having Pastor Matt Tyler from FBC Mount Pleasant, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, guest preach for us and sit down with Pastor Brian to record four interview sessions. This is part one of those interviews.

We kicked off a new series called: Stretched But Strong. We are excited to see the way in which God stretches us through this series!

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In week three of our Pray First series, Pastor Matt walks through Genesis 16 and 21 to reveal a God who meets people in their most vulnerable moments. Through the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we see that God is not distant or indifferent, but deeply attentive to the woman in distress and the child in the womb. We are reminded that every human life bears God's image and has inherent worth from the very beginning. As a church, we have a responsibility as the people of God to support our most vulnerable neighbors.

Pastor Matt began a new series on Truth today, explaining what truth is, why it matters, and how Christians are called not just to know it but to live it in a confused and broken world.

Pastor Matthew Grimm leads us through our introduction to the book of 1st Thessalonians. Grab your Bible and notepad and join us on this adventure in the development of the early Church.  - 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/ 

What has God called you to steward? In our first message of the year, join Pastor Matt and Matt Rutter for a conversation on working well.

Pastor Matt's Ministry Mentor Podcast: https://mattsturdevant.com/podcasts/ In this podcast discussion about Hope Church's "Becoming a 3C Disciple" series, Pastors Matt, Brian, Jeremy, and Luke explore what it means to live as committed, connected, and contributing followers of Jesus. They address the challenge of building adult friendships, noting that proximity, timing, and energy are essential for deep relationships - with research showing it takes 74 hours to become casual friends and over 200 hours for close friendships. The discussion emphasizes that Christians don't just attend church but belong to the body of Christ, shaped through relationships where "iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17). They explore spiritual gifts extensively, explaining that every believer receives at least one spiritual gift at salvation to serve others and glorify God. The conversation includes practical advice about discovering gifts through service, the importance of "doing life together," and the reality that all Christians are called to be servant ambassadors wherever they "live, work, parent, and play."

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Pastor Matt continues the new year series with a message about fully committing to growth.

Pastor Matt shares the vision for the church for 2026. God has big things in store for us!

Pastor Matt delivered the second message in the "Becoming the 3C Disciple" series. The sermon focused on the second and third "C's" - being connected to Jesus followers and contributing to His mission. Pastor Matt emphasized that community is essential, not optional, for Christ followers, explaining that from the beginning Jesus formed a people, not just individual believers. Using the body metaphor from Romans 12, he showed how the church functions with unity without uniformity, interdependence, and mutual responsibility. He referenced Acts 2:42, where early believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayers, creating a shared rhythm of life that resulted in spiritual formation and witness to the watching world. The third "C" involves contributing to Jesus' mission as sent, gifted disciples who cheerfully give back to God. Pastor Matt explained that disciples are called to be "servant ambassadors" who both serve others with Christ-like humility and represent Jesus to the world. Drawing from Romans 10:13-15, he emphasized that everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved, but people need to hear the good news, which requires messengers with "beautiful feet" who bring the gospel wherever they live, work, and play.

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.

January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16What does it truly mean to encounter God—not just the idea of Him, but God Himself?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby explores how God meets us, forms us, and draws us deeper into life with Him through His living Word. Teaching from Hebrews 4:11–16, Pastor Matt reminds us that the Bible is not merely information to be studied, but the primary place where we encounter the presence and voice of the living God.As the writer of Hebrews warns believers against hardening their hearts, this message calls us back to a life of trust, obedience, and rest found in Jesus. God's Word is living and active—able to reach beneath the surface of our behaviors and expose the inner places of our hearts, not to shame us, but to free us. Through Scripture, God forms who we are becoming, reorients what we love, and places us honestly before Him so that real relationship can grow.Ultimately, encountering God through His Word always leads us back to Jesus—our compassionate High Priest who understands our weakness and invites us to draw near with confidence to receive mercy and grace in our time of need.This message challenges us to examine our relationship with God's Word and invites us into a deeper, daily encounter that doesn't end with exposure, but with grace.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 the second message of the Hijacked series, Pastor Matt VanCleave tackles anger—not just the obvious explosions, but the subtle ways it shows up through withdrawal, sarcasm, and passive-aggression. He walks through five common myths about anger that keep us stuck, including the belief that our anger is caused by external circumstances, that we can’t control it, and that venting is the healthiest response. Pastor Matt shows how anger isn’t eliminated through suppression or explosion, but through taking responsibility for our internal narratives and learning to manage our responses. The message offers a path toward awareness and freedom, reminding us that while anger is inevitable, how we handle it is always a choice.

Pastor Matt continues into our second week of fasting by teaching on the infinite ways to worship God through spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines can sound like mere religious practices, or even a means for us to get God to do what we want. But they are actually tools to increase our hunger and desire for deeper measures of the Lord. In addition to this message, we encourage you to look at our 21 Day Fast website at www.bighousechurch.com/fast26 for more details, instructions, and especially to view our "Ways to Worship" PDF, which provides daily prompts on a weekly basis, which were intentionally crafted to partner with each week's message. Be blessed in your fasting and worship!---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.

This Sunday is Mission Sunday and Pastor Matt gives a message titled “Being Faithful in the Small.” Through powerful stories from Kenya and local outreach, he reminds us that God uses simple acts of obedience and love to transform lives—and calls us to open our eyes to see people the way Jesus does.

Pastor Matt encourages us to not only start the year strong, but gives us 5 things to keep in mind to stay strong in our life's journey.

Pastor Matt continued our sermon series on growth this morning, encouraging believers to pursue spiritual growth in the new year with intentionality, realism, and reliance on God's grace rather than perfectionism.

Pastor Matt shares from his family's experience how they take time in their busy lives to rest intentionally and celebrate the ancient tradition of sabbath. Presented Sunday, January 11, 2026.

In this episode, Pastor Matt, Pastor Gene, and Pastor Cindy share compelling prophetic insights and direction for the year 2026. Pastor Matt emphasizes the significance of 'warring from a place of rest,' encouraging us to find strength and victory through resting in God. He underscores the importance of the secret place, referencing Hebrews 4 and Ecclesiastes 3, and shares personal revelations of divine protection and guidance. This intimate time with God over the next 40 days is poised to awaken new deposits of wisdom and identity, as believers learn to rest and receive from Him.   Pastor Cindy and Pastor Gene further expound on the themes of restoration and growth, noting the importance of seeking the Lord while He may be found. They discuss profound visions and revelations, including unprecedented growth in the body of Christ, refining purposes, and hearing the language of heaven. They call us to a deeper pursuit of God, promising transformation and the manifestation of divine glory.    Scripture references: Revelation 21:5, Matthew 6:5–6, John 17:22, 2 Corinthians 3:8, 16–18, Isaiah 60:1, Joshua 1:8–9, 1 John 4:4, Joshua 9:14–15, Habakkuk 2:2–3     Order your copy of Cindy's new book, NEW MOVES OF GOD Check out Cindy's TV show, CINDY STEWART LIVE. You can register for the 6-week, self paced e-course at COMPELLED TO CHANGE.  Please email Cindy with any questions or comments to cindy@cindy-stewart.com. She'd love to hear from you.  Pastor Cindy's Website  Pastor Cindy's Facebook  Pastor Cindy's Instagram Gathering Website  Gathering Facebook   Check out the other shows from KB PODCAST PRODUCTIONS: THE KINGDOM BRINGER PODCAST with Darin Eubanks Next Level Podcast with Michael McIntyre Super-Natural Living with Beth Packard KINGDOM MASTER MIND PODCAST with Ann McDonald   Podcast music from HOOKSOUNDS.COM    

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cooke-Civics-1-7-26.mp3 In Reformed circles you'll sometimes hear the phrase “Protestant Resistance Theory.” It teaches that civil rulers are limited—by God's law, natural law, & their covenant oaths—and that tyranny may be resisted, ordinarily through lesser magistrates & lawful constitutional channels, not private, freelance revolt. But resistance theory isn't uniquely Protestant. Listen as Pastor Matt shows how it predates the Reformation and is rooted in five ancient Christian creeds.

Pastor Matt starts the new year's series with a message about intentional spiritual growth.

A message from Pastor Matt!

Pastor Matt kicked off 2026 with the first message in a new series called "Becoming a 3C Disciple," focusing on what it means to be committed to Jesus. Using our theme verse for the year, Joshua 1:8, Pastor Matt emphasized the importance of regular Bible reading as God transforms our thinking and lives. He explained that being committed to Jesus involves four key aspects: it begins with personal, daily, wholehearted commitment (referencing Luke 9:23); understanding Jesus as both Savior and Lord as two inseparable sides of the same coin; loving the Lord with total life devotion involving our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:28-31); and recognizing that everything flows from our allegiance to Jesus. Pastor Matt connected this commitment to the familiar "Know, Be, Do" triangle, explaining that committed disciples must know Jesus personally through relationship rather than mere religion, be transformed by His lordship in every area of life, and do what He commands through daily obedience that flows from love rather than fear. He shared a personal illustration from his 24th wedding anniversary, demonstrating how commitment shapes us over time, and concluded by offering practical next steps for new and growing disciples while inviting anyone who hadn't yet surrendered to Christ to make that personal commitment.

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January 4th, 2026 | Encounter | Hosea 10What does it really mean to encounter God—not just know about Him, but experience His presence as a lived reality?In this first message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into a deeper understanding of how God moves toward His people and how we respond to experience Him personally. Drawing from Hosea 10, Pastor Matt reminds us that encounters with God don't happen by accident—they happen when hungry hearts meet a willing God.Through Scripture, illustration, and pastoral insight, this teaching explores three ways we prepare our hearts for an encounter with the presence of God: sowing righteousness, breaking up the fallow ground of spiritual drift and hardness, and intentionally seeking the Lord. This message confronts subtle cynicism, self-reliance, and spiritual neglect, while offering hope that God is near, ready, and eager to be found.If you've ever felt weary, disappointed, spiritually dry, or hungry for more of God, this message is a call back to simple faith, renewed hunger, and joyful pursuit—trusting that when we seek the Lord, He will come and rain righteousness upon us.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

Our thoughts can either build us up or break us down. As we start 2026, how can we conquer our thoughts and surrender them to God? At the start of our Spiraling series, Pastor Matt walks us through how it all starts with Jesus!

Our thoughts can either build us up or break us down. As we start 2026, how can we conquer our thoughts and surrender them to God? At the start of our Spiraling series, Pastor Matt walks us through how it all starts with Jesus!

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.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2-Peter-1_5-8-A-Proposed-New-Year-Add-to-Your-Faith.mp3 A new year invites sober reflection. Scripture does not permit spiritual stagnation—God calls His people to real growth in holiness. Are you walking with the Lord as closely as you once did, or have you noticed yourself becoming less watchful, less tender, less godly? It's time to stop the drift. In this message, Pastor Matt reminds believers that sanctification is not optional, and from 2 Peter 1:5–8 draws three anchors for the Christian life: the effort required, the essential qualities to pursue, and the promised end reward.

A practical teaching by Pastor Matt Cruz on moving from temporary relief to lasting freedom in Christ, based on 1 Samuel 16:23.

Pastor Matt gives a message about setting the direction of our heart to follow the will of God.

Pastor Matt started a new sermon series today, urging believers at year's end to honestly evaluate where their lives are not as they should be, rejecting both complacent acceptance of stagnation and self-absorbed obsession with self-improvement in favor of a biblical pursuit of growth grounded in God's will.

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What is the significance of being a part of a congregation? What effect can you have on others? Join guest speaker Pastor Matt Johnston of North Metro Church as he caps off 2025 by reflecting on the positive impact the Messianic Jewish movement, both ancient and modern, has had on his life and the lives of many others. Be strengthened knowing that your passion, involvement, and heart towards others can have an eternal impact. Happy New Year!1 Corinthians 1.1-8; Ephesians 1.1-2; Ephesians 1.15-17; Philippians 1.1-7; Philemon 1.1-6; 1 Thessalonians 1.1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1.1-3; Romans 1.1-2; Romans 1.7-12Prayer Requests or send an email to info@bethhallel.orgCBH WebsiteDonateYouTube Channel

What if the place you are standing right now is not a delay, detour, or disappointment, but holy ground?In this teaching, Pastor Matt invites us to slow down and relearn how the Kingdom actually grows. Drawing from Scripture and lived experience, this teaching dismantles the lie that significance only exists in what comes next, and reveals how heaven hides future glory inside present simplicity.Through the imagery of seeds, gardens, and promised land moments that look ordinary on the surface, we are reminded that God rejoices in beginnings, works quietly, and measures promise by presence, not appearance. This message speaks tenderly to weary hearts, confronts the roots of impatience and critical striving, and calls us back to beloved identity and trust in the faithful Gardener.You are not behind. You are not late. And you are not missing it.Where you are is holy. The seed is already working. And the joy of union is available right now.

In this unique Christmas communion service, our family gathered around a long table of communion set right down the center of the room. As bread was broken and cups were shared, questions rose naturally from the family, and what followed was not a performance or a panel, but an honest, joyful conversation.In this Question and Response time, Pastor Matt and Jamie open their hearts as the father and mother of this house, sharing what it looks like to build a life of union, a marriage of union, and a home shaped by fellowship, joy, and presence. We talked about parenting, marriage, rhythms of life, and the everyday realities of walking out union together.Whether you are married or not, have children or not, this conversation is for anyone longing to build a life rooted in union and a home formed by love. Pull up a chair, take your fill, and listen in as we learn together at the table.

Merry Christmas CFA. Pastor Matt shares 3 reasons Jesus was born.

Pastor Matt continues the Christmas series.

In this episode, we sit down with Mary Read, a pastor's wife, mom of three energetic boys, and lifelong learner with a heart for faith, family, and connection. Mary opens up about what it was like returning to the church she grew up in—yes, the very same pews, hallways, and people she knew as a kid—and navigating the unique mix of nostalgia, expectations, and change that came with it.Mary shares about the challenges of stepping back into familiar spaces, how past relationships evolve, and the importance of confidence in ministry. She offers practical encouragement for new pastors' wives, emphasizing mentorship, healthy boundaries, and the grounding truth of Scripture. We also chat about her life outside ministry—long walks, fiction books, home-cooked meals, and her newfound tradition of Friday date days with her husband, Pastor Matt.This episode is full of wisdom, warmth, and real-life insight for pastors' wives in every season.Get all the info about our next pastors' wives retreat and apply here:https://www.pastorswivestellall.com/attendaretreatTo purchase the BOOK, head here: ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠To shop our MERCH, head here: ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠Want to support the Pastors' Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for our email list and receive updates on new episodes, free gifts, and all the fun! Email sign up ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!CONTACT US: ⁠hello@pastorswivestellall.com⁠⁠FOLLOW US:Website: ⁠⁠pastorswivestellall.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠⁠JESSICA:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessica_taylor_83⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@come_away_missions⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@do_good_project__⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Come Away Missions⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Do Good Project⁠⁠Websites: ⁠⁠Do Good Project⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Come Away Missions⁠⁠JENNA:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jennaallen⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@jennaallendesign⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠@JennaAllenDesign⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠Jenna Allen Design⁠⁠STEPHANIE:Instagram: ⁠⁠@msstephaniegilbert⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠I Literally LOL⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠Stephanie Gilbert⁠

A message from Pastor Matt!

What was the significance of Yeshua's name? Why is there need for a Messiah at all? Join guest speaker Pastor Matt Johnston from North Metro Church as he recounts what the world was like in the time of Yeshua, and explores the contrasts between Yeshua and figures of that era that were incorrectly glorified and worshipped. Yeshua is the ultimate Salvation, and He offers a path to closeness with G-d and freedom from the darkness of sin. Happy Hanukkah!Genesis 3; Isaiah 53; Luke 1.31-33; Luke 2.10-13Prayer Requests or send an email to info@bethhallel.orgCBH WebsiteDonateYouTube Channel

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Pastor Matt joins the show to unpack some of the most challenging topics facing believers today — navigating suffering, understanding the “why” behind pain, and fighting the growing epidemic of sexual sin in the church. He shares the story of losing his daughter Sarah, how he processed grief without losing his faith, and why choosing peace over understanding is essential for spiritual maturity. Pastor Matt also delivers a masterclass on the fear of the Lord, spiritual authority, purity, neural pathways, and the unseen spiritual dynamics behind sexual temptation. This episode is a rare blend of raw vulnerability, theological depth, and extremely practical wisdom for anyone seeking freedom and a deeper relationship with God. This is one of the most important and transformative conversations we've ever had on the podcast.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Pastor Matt's Background (04:00) The Cost of Leadership & Staying in Your Calling (06:00) Losing His Daughter & Processing Pain with God (08:00) Should We Ask God “Why”? (12:00) Information vs. Wisdom in Today's Culture (16:00) The Sarah Tapley Foundation & Children's Book Project (19:30) Declaring War on Sexual Sin in the Church (22:00) The Epidemic of Porn & Cultural Pornification (27:00) The Spiritual Realm Behind Sexual Temptation (31:00) The Secret Place & Real Repentance (33:00) The Fear of the Lord: What It Actually Means (38:00) What the Church Can Do Better (40:00) Wisdom as a Practice, Not a Possession (45:00) Conviction vs. Shame & Why God Corrects Us (51:00) What Real Purity Looks Like in Dating (58:00) Why Many Don't Believe Sexual Purity Is Possible (1:04:00) Community, Atmosphere & Brotherly Encouragement (1:07:00) Final Thoughts on Freedom & The Fear of God