Podcasts about pastor matt jones

Nehemiah 12:44–13:31 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 33 | 9/7/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt finishes the book of Nehemiah in part 33 of this series, where Nehemiah discovers the neglect of the temple, the Sabbath, and purity laws, leading him to rebuke the people, reform their practices, and plea to restore their faithfulness to God's covenant.

Revelation 1-22 | 8/31/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt surveys the entire book of Revelation. It is an Ancient Apocalypse for us modern-day Angelenos.

Nehemiah 11:1-12:43 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 32 | 8/17/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Nehemiah 11-12, the wall has been completed. To celebrate, the Israelites rejoice and sing and dedicate the wall, glorifying the LORD.

Nehemiah 11:1-12:43 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 32 | 8/17/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Nehemiah 11-12, the wall has been completed. To celebrate, the Israelites rejoice and sing and dedicate the wall, glorifying the LORD.

Nehemiah 9-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 31 | 8/10/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Restored to the Promised Land, the Israelites rediscover God's word, recount God's grace to them, and recommit themselves to the covenant with God.

Nehemiah 9-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 31 | 8/10/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Restored to the Promised Land, the Israelites rediscover God's word, recount God's grace to them, and recommit themselves to the covenant with God.

Nehemiah 8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 30 | 8/3/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This week, we continue our powerful journey through the book of Nehemiah in our Faithful to Fulfill series. Pastor Matt unpacks the great historic revival of Nehemiah 8. The message will challenge and encourage both believers and those exploring the faith.

Nehemiah 8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 30 | 8/3/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This week, we continue our powerful journey through the book of Nehemiah in our Faithful to Fulfill series. Pastor Matt unpacks the great historic revival of Nehemiah 8. The message will challenge and encourage both believers and those exploring the faith.

xNehemiah 6-7 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 29 | 7/20/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This week, Pastor Matt walks us through Nehemiah 6–7 to explore how God empowers His people to stay focused, finish strong, and fortify their faith, even when the opposition won't quit.

Nehemiah 6-7 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 29 | 7/20/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This week, Pastor Matt walks us through Nehemiah 6–7 to explore how God empowers His people to stay focused, finish strong, and fortify their faith, even when the opposition won't quit.

Nehemiah 5:1-19 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 28 | 7/13/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt is picking up where we left off in the sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill,” which is a sermonic survey of the post-exilic section of the Hebrew Bible, picking up in Nehemiah chapter 5. Pastor Matt presents a timely message about internal injustice, spiritual blindness, and God's call for courageous, humble repentance within the community.

John 7:53-8:11 | 7/6/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into a raw and powerful encounter from the life of Jesus in the Gospel of John, where a woman caught in adultery is dragged before a crowd — shamed, accused, and nearly stoned. In a world quick to cancel, criticize, and condemn, we'll see how Jesus steps into the mess — not to throw stones, but to give grace.

John 7:53-8:11 | 7/6/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into a raw and powerful encounter from the life of Jesus in the Gospel of John, where a woman caught in adultery is dragged before a crowd — shamed, accused, and nearly stoned. In a world quick to cancel, criticize, and condemn, we'll see how Jesus steps into the mess — not to throw stones, but to give grace.

Romans 1:1-32 | 6/29/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. June has been designated as Pride Month. How can we as Christians preach the gracious mercy of God through Jesus Christ, while at the same time refusing to compromise on acknowledging sin for what it really is?

Romans 1:1-32 | 6/29/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. June has been designated as Pride Month. How can we as Christians preach the gracious mercy of God through Jesus Christ, while at the same time refusing to compromise on acknowledging sin for what it really is?

Proverbs 3-4 | 6/22/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we celebrate our DRC graduates, from 8th grade to grad school. Pastor Matt delivers a sort of commencement address - which unlike the ones given by celebrities at major universities, is based on the eternal word of God. Get ready for true wisdom!

Proverbs 3-4 | 6/22/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we celebrate our DRC graduates, from 8th grade to grad school. Pastor Matt delivers a sort of commencement address - which unlike the ones given by celebrities at major universities, is based on the eternal word of God. Get ready for true wisdom!

Matthew 6 | 6/15/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Father's Day, Pastor Matt takes us through the Lord's Prayer.

Matthew 6 | 6/15/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Father's Day, Pastor Matt takes us through the Lord's Prayer.

Luke 1: 26-38 | 5/11/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a powerful Mother's Day message from the opening chapter of Luke's Gospel, focusing on the motherhood of Mary and her unique role in God's plan of redemption. It's a timely word that will encourage, challenge, and draw our hearts to worship the Lord for His providence and grace.

Colossians 2: 8-3: 17 | 5/4/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a special message from the book of Colossians on the sufficiency of Christ. In a world that shouts we need more status, more hustle, more affirmation, Colossians gently but powerfully reminds us that Christ is enough.

Colossians 2: 8-3: 17 | 5/4/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a special message from the book of Colossians on the sufficiency of Christ. In a world that shouts we need more status, more hustle, more affirmation, Colossians gently but powerfully reminds us that Christ is enough.

Romans 6:1-11, 8:1-11 | 4/27/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On the heels of Resurrection Sunday (Easter), we baptize our newest professed believers in Christ. What a joyous occasion! How does baptism declare the Good News of Jesus Christ and the resurrection into everlasting life?

Romans 6:1-11, 8:1-11 | 4/27/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On the heels of Resurrection Sunday (Easter), we baptize our newest professed believers in Christ. What a joyous occasion! How does baptism declare the Good News of Jesus Christ and the resurrection into everlasting life?

Luke 24:1-12, 36-49 | Straight Outta Jerusalem: The King Comes, Part 4 | Easter | 4/20/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. He is risen! The disciples are slow to believe. Jesus is tender-hearted and patient with them. He gives peace, assurance, and clarity.

Luke 22:39-46, 23:32-49 | Straight Outta Jerusalem: The King Comes, Part 3 | Good Friday | 4/18/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On the night He was betrayed, Jesus prays in the garden. On the cross, He forgives a criminal. A Roman commander affirms Jesus' deity. The veil in the Temple is torn in two.

Luke 19:29-48 | Straight Outta Jerusalem: The King Comes, Part 2 | Palm Sunday | 4/13/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Matt continues our church's 2025 Easter sermon series. The crowd praises Jesus as their King, but their understanding of His kingship is limited and somewhat confused.

Luke 19:29-48 | Straight Outta Jerusalem: The King Comes, Part 2 | Palm Sunday | 4/13/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Matt continues our church's 2025 Easter sermon series. The crowd praises Jesus as their King, but their understanding of His kingship is limited and somewhat confused.

Luke 1-9; 18:31-34; 19:28-40 | Straight Outta Jerusalem: The King Comes, Part 1 | 4/6/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt begins our church's 2025 Easter sermon series.

Matthew 19: 16-20:16 | 3/30/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives back into the book of Matthew to explore salvation, discipleship, sacrifice, and the call to follow Christ. Jesus teaches that eternal life requires wholehearted devotion to God, emphasizes the difficulty for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, assures rewards for those who sacrifice for Him, and shares the parable of the vineyard workers to illustrate God's grace and generosity in granting salvation.

Matthew 19: 16-20:16 | 3/30/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives back into the book of Matthew to explore salvation, discipleship, sacrifice, and the call to follow Christ. Jesus teaches that eternal life requires wholehearted devotion to God, emphasizes the difficulty for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, assures rewards for those who sacrifice for Him, and shares the parable of the vineyard workers to illustrate God's grace and generosity in granting salvation.

Matthew 8 | 3/23/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into Matthew chapter 8 and explores the incredible sufficiency of Christ and His Lordship. In Christ, we have everything we need in this life and the one to come.

Matthew 8 | 3/23/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into Matthew chapter 8 and explores the incredible sufficiency of Christ and His Lordship. In Christ, we have everything we need in this life and the one to come.

Matthew 18 | 3/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt teaches through Matthew 18 where the Lord Jesus emphasizes that true greatness in the kingdom of heaven comes from becoming like a humble, trusting child, warning against leading others into sin. Jesus teaches us the importance of avoiding sin at all costs, seeking reconciliation in conflicts, and forgiving others without limit, highlighting His Father's deep desire to restore those who are lost.

Nehemiah 2:19–4:23 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 27 | 3/9/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues teaching though the book of Nehemiah, where he the prophet faces intense opposition from adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mock and plot against the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. Despite these threats, the Jewish community unites, organizing the work into designated sections and defending themselves so that construction continues amid mounting external pressures.

Nehemiah 2:19–4:23 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 27 | 3/9/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues teaching though the book of Nehemiah, where he the prophet faces intense opposition from adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mock and plot against the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. Despite these threats, the Jewish community unites, organizing the work into designated sections and defending themselves so that construction continues amid mounting external pressures.

Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 26 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt begins a survey through the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is deeply troubled to learn that Jerusalem's walls are in ruins and its people are suffering, prompting him to fast, pray, and confess Israel's sins before seeking the king's help to rebuild. After receiving royal approval and necessary resources, he travels to Jerusalem to secretly inspect the damage and plan the city's restoration

Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 26 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt begins a survey through the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is deeply troubled to learn that Jerusalem's walls are in ruins and its people are suffering, prompting him to fast, pray, and confess Israel's sins before seeking the king's help to rebuild. After receiving royal approval and necessary resources, he travels to Jerusalem to secretly inspect the damage and plan the city's restoration.

Ezra 8:33-10:44 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 24 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt completes our study in the Book of Ezra where the Israelites are confronted with their sin of intermarriage with foreign women, which led them away from God's commands. Looking to repent from that sin, they take action which leads right into another.

Ezra 8:33-10:44 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 24 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt completes our study in the Book of Ezra where the Israelites are confronted with their sin of intermarriage with foreign women, which led them away from God's commands. Looking to repent from that sin, they take action which leads right into another.

Ezra 1-7 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 24 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt returns to the Faithful to Fulfill series covering the exile and post-exilic period when God allowed the Babylonians to capture the Jews and take them out of the Promised Land. Pastor Matt explores the Book of Ezra and the command to return to the land.

Ezra 1-7 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 24 | 2/16/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt returns to the Faithful to Fulfill series covering the exile and post-exilic period when God allowed the Babylonians to capture the Jews and take them out of the Promised Land. Pastor Matt explores the Book of Ezra and the command to return to the land.

Various Scripture | 2/2/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into a powerful sermon on the imminent return of Jesus and His rapture of the church. As we look at Scripture, we are reminded that the return of Christ could happen any day—and who knows, perhaps even in 2025.

Various Scripture | 2/2/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt dives into a powerful sermon on the imminent return of Jesus and His rapture of the church. As we look at Scripture, we are reminded that the return of Christ could happen any day—and who knows, perhaps even in 2025.

Ecclesiastes 1 | 1/26/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt reflects on this new year and considers how, despite the passing of time, the world around us may seem ever-changing, but our purpose as Christians remains constant. As King Solomon exclaims in our text, “there is nothing new under the sun.”

Ecclesiastes 1 | 1/26/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt reflects on this new year and considers how, despite the passing of time, the world around us may seem ever-changing, but our purpose as Christians remains constant. As King Solomon exclaims in our text, “there is nothing new under the sun.”

1 Corinthians 6:15-20 | 1/19/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This weekend as we observe is National Sanctity of Life Sunday at Del Rey Church, Pastor Matt will dive into the sanctity of the human body, teaching from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, where he reminds us that our bodies belong to God and should be honored and cared for accordingly.

1 Corinthians 6: 15-20 | 1/19/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. This weekend as we observe is National Sanctity of Life Sunday at Del Rey Church, Pastor Matt will dive into the sanctity of the human body, teaching from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, where he reminds us that our bodies belong to God and should be honored and cared for accordingly.

Various Scripture | 1/12/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. As you may have seen in the news, the recent fires in California have left many devastated, with communities destroyed and lives disrupted. Pastor Matt helps us process this tragedy together in worship, reflecting on where is God when bad things happen to us.

Various Scripture | 1/12/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. As you may have seen in the news, the recent fires in California have left many devastated, with communities destroyed and lives disrupted. Pastor Matt helps us process this tragedy together in worship, reflecting on where is God when bad things happen to us.