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Made For A Mission
Made For A Mission By: Pastor Mike Matthews “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV... ...more
Devotionals
July 22, 2023•1 min read
Tribulation To Triumph
Tribulation To Triumph By: Pastor Mike Matthews This life is filled with ups and downs. Following Jesus does not exclude you from this reality. He told us we would have trials and troubles, especiall... ...more
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July 16, 2023•1 min read
When Affliction Tries To Rob Our Joy
When Affliction Tries To Rob Our Joy By: Pastor Mike Matthews When we suffer, no matter the nature of the suffering, it can be easy to lose sight of joy or even God’s purposes for our lives. That’s wh... ...more
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July 11, 2023•1 min read
Jehovah Savior
Jehovah Savior By: Pastor Mike Matthews “She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:21 CSB Jesus’s name literal... ...more
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July 07, 2023•1 min read
The Devil Behind Their Words
The Devil Behind Their Words By: Pastor Mike Matthews “Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-b... ...more
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June 26, 2023•2 min read
Pain & Boldness
Pain & Boldness By: Pastor Mike Matthews When we trust Christ in the midst of pain and trial, it empowers others to be bold for Jesus. Paul was in prison for Jesus. Chained and wrenched up on a wall... ...more
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June 21, 2023•1 min read
He Will Finish The Job
He Will Finish The Job By: Pastor MIke Matthews. I know I’m going to heaven one day. Not because I’m a good Christian. Because Jesus is a good Savior. The whole Godhead of the Father, Son and Spirit ... ...more
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June 19, 2023•1 min read
Pray For Discernment
Pray For Discernment By: Pastor Mike Matthews As we grow in our love for Christ we will desire his truth above all lies. So, the devil tries to weigh us down with half-truths. Discernment is our weap... ...more
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June 15, 2023•1 min read
When You Are Hard On Yourself
When You Are Hard On Yourself By: Pastor Mike Matthews “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in... ...more
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May 30, 2023•1 min read
When Troubles Make It Hard To Believe
When Troubles Makes It Hard To Believe By: Pastor Mike Matthews “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no ... ...more
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May 29, 2023•1 min read
What Happens When You Make Jesus Your Joy?
What Happens When You Make Jesus Your Joy? By: Pastor Mike Matthews “Be happy with the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4 GW When Jesus is your joy and the so... ...more
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May 24, 2023•1 min read
What Jesus Taught Me
I became a Christian in 2000 and Jesus has been teaching me this for 23 years. When I try to tell fellow Christians this about my cerebral palsy being the something better, they look at me with blank ... ...more
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May 24, 2023•1 min read
What Is A Man?
What Is A Man? Pastor Mike Matthews “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Brothers in Christ liv... ...more
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May 20, 2023•1 min read
We Only Need One Person To Believe in Us ( A Lesson From My Grandfather)
We Only Need One Person To Believe in Us ( A Lesson From My Grandfather) By: Pastor Mike Matthews A million people have not believed in me. Doubted my gifts, talents, and intelligence. But one man d... ...more
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May 16, 2023•2 min read
Sermon Recap (5.13.23)
Sermon Recap (5.13.23) Title: Who is Jesus Text: John 1 By: Pastor Mike Matthews Intro: We kick off a new series in the Gospel of John. Who is Jesus? a mere moral teacher or Son of God? Dig in with u... ...more
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May 14, 2023•1 min read
When Your Pastor Does Not Heal From Grief
When Your Pastor Does Not Heal From Grief By: Pastor Mike Matthews “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, ... ...more
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May 09, 2023•1 min read
Dear Younger Me
If I could write to myself in 7th grade, this would be my words. I’ve changed the name of a “teacher” but their actions were real. I share with my readers so they can have hope in what God can do with... ...more
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May 04, 2023•2 min read
Even When They Don’t
Best Friends will betray us. Children will desert us in Nursing homes. Spouses will walk out on us. Fellow Christians can even say we no longer are in God’s graces. ...more
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May 03, 2023•1 min read
Don’t Be Hip, Preach!
If your people are not content with you and a Bible, your church has real problems. The Gospel is not a gimmick! ...more
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April 29, 2023•1 min read
Limping Strong
How did he not give up? How did he keep limping forward? ...more
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April 25, 2023•1 min read
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