Podcasts about pastor matt

In this podcast episode from the sermon on John 1:35-51, titled "Come and See: Being Found by Jesus," the pastor examines the calling of Jesus's first disciples to illustrate how salvation works. The passage shows John the Baptist referring his own disciples to Jesus, which was unheard of in that culture, demonstrating God's initiative in salvation. When Jesus turns and asks the disciples, "What are you seeking?" it reveals that questions are often better than answers and that Jesus is always the initiator in our spiritual journey. The episode emphasizes that salvation is initiated by God, responded to by people, and applied through relationships. The life-changing invitation to "come and see" becomes a model for how believers should invite others into a relationship with Jesus. Pastor Matt explains that we find people using Andrew's immediate response to bring his brother Simon (later called Peter) to Jesus as an example. The message also touches on baptism as an act of obedience that follows salvation, not something that saves us, but rather evidence of our response to God's grace. The sermon concludes with practical applications about how believers can extend four types of invitations: to get to know someone better, to share burdens through prayer, to invite people to church, and ultimately to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Pastor Matt begins a series that helps us to have unshakable marriages and relationships.

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 four of those interviews.

In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Lexi sits down with Pastor Bobby, Pastor Matt and our new Communications Director, Jim Miller to discuss how NorthWoods Church chooses worship music and why transparency matters.  The four discuss how discernment and intentionality in song choices can: Prepare our hearts for God's word. Elevate our view of God. Advance the mission of NorthWoods Discover alternative resources for Worship Help us navigate when division is needed   Pastor Matt's Toolbox of References: Kevin Twit & Indelible Grace Mike Winger's 6 hour Expose on the Bethel Scandal Keith & Kristyn Getty - Getty Music Sing Conference Sovereign Grace Music City Alight   ____________________________________ Want to learn more about NorthWoods Church?  Contact us at https://www.northwoodschurch.org/ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/northwoodschurchevv  Watch our Live Sermons on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@northwoodschurchevv

We continue in our Stretched But Strong series learning about how God calls us to live a life of sacrifice.

Pastor Matthew Grimm continues in Chapter 1 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/ 

A message from Pastor Matt!

In this message from John 1:35-51, Pastor Matt explored the big idea that salvation is initiated by God, responded to by people, and multiplied through relationship. He emphasized that while salvation is entirely God's work through grace, it demands a human response of repentance and faith in Christ. Pastor Matt highlighted the significance of Jesus's first recorded words in John's Gospel: "What are you seeking?" - calling this the mother of all questions that exposes the heart and leads to life's most important question: "Who is Jesus?" The sermon demonstrated how Jesus's simple invitation "come and see" created a multiplication effect throughout John 1:35-51. Andrew heard John the Baptist point to Jesus as the Lamb of God, followed Jesus, and immediately brought his brother Simon Peter. Philip was called by Jesus and then found Nathaniel with the same invitation: "come and see." Pastor Matt emphasized that God uses found people to find people, and challenged the congregation to be witnesses rather than attorneys - simply sharing their story rather than feeling they need all the answers. The message concluded with a focus on baptism as a public declaration of faith and first step of obedience, encouraging believers who haven't been baptized to take that step.

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Part of the "God And Work" series. If you're new to King's, make sure to text "Kings" to 94000. We'd love to hear from you! Head to kings.news for upcoming events, sermon schedules, and current announcements! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | kingschurchoh.com

February 8th, 2026 | Encounter | John 14As we close out our Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby takes us deep into John 14 with a sobering and powerful question: Are we ready if God answers our prayer?We often cry out for an outpouring of God's presence—but what happens when He actually comes? Scripture reveals a critical truth: when God comes down, He doesn't come as a guest… He comes to make His home with us.In this message, Pastor Matt unpacks Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit—the Helper who dwells with us and will be in us forever. He explores the connection between love and obedience, the difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presence, and what it truly means to surrender every room of our lives to His authority.God does not intend to rent space in your heart. He doesn't lease. He doesn't share ownership. Where He inhabits, He transforms.If we want His power, we must embrace His authority.If we want His presence, we must pursue His purity.If we want His blessing, we must honor His boundaries.This message is a heartfelt call to full surrender: unlocking the hidden rooms, tearing down idols, and welcoming the Holy Spirit not as a visitor—but as Lord of the house.Are we ready for Him to take ownership?Tune in and be challenged, encouraged, and invited into deeper surrender.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 kicks off our new sermon series The Beatitudes.

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.

Being a good person doesn't save us…Jesus does. God calls every believer to speak life, live prepared, and go preach the gospel. This message reminds us that our words have power and our faith must be lived out beyond the church walls. Pastor Matt encouraged us to get 1% better every day with our words and not to wait until tomorrow. Creating a habit of reading the Word of God daily. Change doesn't happen overnight, it takes time. Being a good steward over your relationship with God is key. 5 Things to Equip You!⬇️We Gosta Recognize the Power of Our Words Get 1% Better Every Day Be Prepared for the ConversationStart Where You Are PlantedGo Preach!

Pastor Matt gives a message about how God can heal the broken parts of us.

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 three of those interviews.

Night of Prayer | Pastor Matt Engle | Wednesday, February 4, 2026

A message from Pastor Matt!

Sunday January 25th, 2026: During a winter freeze that kept us home and off campus, Pastor Matt went into his office and shared a special teaching session rooted in the ongoing Kadosh series.This message is not about striving harder, proving devotion, or building spiritual maturity through effort. It is an invitation to see transformation differently, not as self-improvement, but as discovery.Drawing from Scripture and the story of the widow at the gate in 1 Kings 17, this teaching explores how God often meets us in the ordinary rhythms of faithfulness, quiet obedience, and daily communion. Holiness is reframed not as separation from life, but as nearness to God. Not pressure, but presence. Not performance, but participation flowing from belonging.

Pastor Matt launched a 10-week journey through the Gospel of John, part of a larger series covering John, Acts, and Romans - three books he considers essential for understanding the Christian life. He explained that John's Gospel is 93% unique material that supplements the other Gospels, with the purpose stated in John 20:31: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." The sermon focused on John 1:1-34, beginning with the prologue that establishes Jesus as the eternal Word who "was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). Pastor Matt then examined John the Baptist's declaration of Jesus as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29), connecting this title to Old Testament imagery of sacrificial lambs and the Day of Atonement. He explained how Jesus fulfills both the sacrificial goat (whose blood covers sin) and the scapegoat (who carries sin away), emphasizing that our greatest problem isn't our circumstances but our sin. Pastor Matt concluded by explaining that salvation is received as a gift through faith, not achieved through works, and called for honest self-reflection about one's relationship 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.

Part of the "God And Work" series. If you're new to King's, make sure to text "Kings" to 94000. We'd love to hear from you! Head to kings.news for upcoming events, sermon schedules, and current announcements! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | kingschurchoh.com

February 1st, 2026 | Encounter | Isaiah 64:1-4What does it look like to truly encounter God—not just study Him, but experience His living presence?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into Isaiah's desperate prayer for revival: “Oh that You would rend the heavens and come down.” This sermon reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived apart from the presence of God. Revival is not something we manufacture or manage—it is a sovereign outpouring of God's presence that brings life, power, and transformation to His people.Walking through Isaiah 64, Pastor Matt traces a biblical pattern seen in every genuine move of God: crisis, visitation, transformation, remembering, and longing. From the danger of functioning religiously without God's manifest presence, to the hope of divine visitation that shakes what seems immovable, this message calls the church to renewed hunger for God Himself.Using vivid imagery—from dry riverbeds suddenly flooded with rain to the stunning desert super bloom—listeners are challenged to stop settling for spiritual activity without God and to cultivate a deep longing for His presence once again.This is a call to wait, to thirst, and to cry out for more—because nothing else will do but Him.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

Matt Armstrong teaches from 1 Samuel 1 and 2

In this episode of Speak the Truth, Michael welcomes Pastor Matt MacCollin to discuss the biblical approach to responding to crisis situations in the church. Matt shares his personal testimony of overcoming a traumatic past, including substance abuse and a life-changing car accident, which ultimately led him to faith and his current role as pastor at Salem Heights Church. They delve into addressing crises such as tragic accidents, sickness, adultery, abuse, and addiction, emphasizing the importance of prayer, careful listening, and the application of Scripture in counseling. Practical advice and key biblical passages are highlighted to equip listeners in providing effective crisis care.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:46 Matt MacCollin's Testimony03:31 Journey to Pastoral Ministry05:37 Responding to Crisis Situations08:25 Practical Steps for Crisis Counseling15:31 The Importance of Prayer and Wisdom in Counseling16:51 Guiding with Wisdom and Prayer17:09 The Importance of Slowing Down17:23 The Power of Prayer in Crisis18:34 Scriptural Guidance for Healing21:37 Addressing Addiction and False Worship22:10 Handling Adultery with Compassion24:18 Practical Applications in Counseling26:11 The Role of Theology in Crisis29:47 Concluding Thoughts and EncouragementEpisode Mentions 2026 National Called to Counsel Conference -  Register Now The Most Excellent Way - Victory Over Addiction

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In this episode, Pastors Matt and Brian reflect on the recent winter storm that forced them to pre-record their church service, sharing how God sometimes changes our plans to provide needed rest. Matt introduced the major sermon series called "The Bible in a J.A.R.," covering the books of John, Acts, and Romans over the next several months. Pastor Matt explains that these three books perfectly illustrate the discipleship journey: John shows us who Jesus is (meeting Jesus), Acts demonstrates how to live out our faith in mission (joining His mission), and Romans provides the theological foundation for why it all works (growing in truth). He emphasizes that Jesus is the central figure of all Scripture - the Old Testament points toward Him, and the New Testament explains who He is and what He accomplished. Pastor Matt also encourages listeners to continue their Bible reading plan, particularly as they enter Leviticus, explaining that even the detailed sacrificial laws and rituals described there point forward to Jesus as our perfect sacrifice and great high priest.

A message from Pastor Matt!

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 two of those interviews.

Pastor Matt talked about how God stretches us in obedience, not to break us but to make us stronger!

Yesterday, Pastor Matt walked us through Genesis 12 and the promise that all nations would be blessed through Abram's seed. Because God always remembers His promises and fulfills His purposes, we have been brought out of darkness and into His light. So the question for us is this: Are we willing to leave what is seen for what is unseen? Jesus calls us to loosen our grip on this life and anchor our hope in the life we have in Him. To trust what we can't yet see. To live for what is eternal. Live for what is unseen.

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.

Pastor Matt begins this foundational message by sharing "A Tale of Three Bibles"—a personal story illustrating his spiritual journey from keeping his Bible on the shelf to becoming fully engaged with God's Word. He introduces Hope Church's 2026 theme based on Joshua 1:8, emphasizing the importance of daily meditation on Scripture for life transformation. The "Bible in a JAR" series will spend 70% of the year's Sundays studying John, Acts, and Romans—books that collectively answer the essential questions of who Jesus is, what His followers should do, and what disciples should believe. Pastor Matt provides a 60,000-foot overview of the entire Bible, explaining how it tells one continuous story through four major themes: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. This story ultimately demonstrates God's great love for us, summarized perfectly in John 3:16. He establishes that Jesus Christ is the central figure of all Scripture, with the Old Testament anticipating Him and the New Testament explaining Him. Using the "New Triangle" framework of knowing, becoming, and doing with the Bible at the center, Pastor Matt shows how these three books work together: John reveals who Jesus is (God and Savior), Acts demonstrates the church's mission to take Jesus to the world, and Romans explains the theological foundation and practical application of our faith. The message concludes with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as the memory verse, emphasizing that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.

Pastor Matt breaks down scripture and gives us practical tools to help us when we're feeling stuck in the middle of everything life throws our way.

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 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.