He Will Be Called pt.2

by Matt | Dec 15, 2025 | Weekly Message

He Will Be Called pt.2

Watch God Work

SUMMARY :
The prophet Isaiah told the people of Israel that when Jesus came, He would be called Mighty God. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God is mighty in the waiting.

This weekend, we’re talking about what happens when your circumstances contradict what God says about you—when you feel forgotten but He says you’re favored, when the promise seems impossible but He says it’s coming. Maybe you’ve lost that childlike wonder to believe God can still do the impossible. This message is for you.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

HIGHLIGHTS :
•You are what God says about you.
•God will be mighty often in the ordinary.
•Childlikeness is the faith-filled wonder to believe that a mighty God can still do the impossible.
•Have you put the promise of God on the shelf because it hasn’t come to pass on your timetable?
•God can do something new through you.
•God is mighty in the waiting.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/3x8rzqxBojQ?si=xWPt1zNZHDB8Y8sp

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HnGy6ObWOJ7vb9eFGHCnu?si=Jbz1nxUVRqqZGVVatReT5A&t=1&pi=_OC-xbz0SXyXWQ

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading The Christmas Story :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/49

He Will Be Called pt.1

by Matt | Dec 8, 2025 | Weekly Message

He Will Be Called pt.1

When You’re Hurting & Need Guidance

SUMMARY :
The prophet Isaiah told the people of Israel that when Messiah came, He would be called Wonderful Counselor. Jesus, working in tandem with the Holy Spirit, guides, comforts, and heals us as we live in God’s truth.

You might be feeling a lot of things this Christmas season—and not all of them joyful. Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone really sees you. Jesus came to meet you right where you’re at and be exactly what you need.
Let’s discover who Jesus is and what that can mean for us in our new series.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ” Isaiah 9:6 NIV
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HIGHLIGHTS :
•pele: wonderful, miraculous, beyond understanding, supernatural
•yoetz: counselor, advisor, one who gives guidance or purpose

The Wonderful Counselor Will …
-Guide your steps.
-Comfort your soul.
-Heal your heart.

1. The Wonderful Counselor will guide your steps.
parakletos: one who comes alongside to help, one who stands with you; advocate, helper, defender, comforter, counselor

2. The Wonderful Counselor will comfort your soul.

3. The Wonderful Counselor will heal your heart.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/pjH3zrlLx7I?si=6lOgHLVMRX7CYogY

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YjhLoRGtbRCZQHehHkhVA?si=9QbF_Cu8Rc69AE5RYqYQCA&pi=9x7L2OC_TQqck&t=0

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading The Christmas Story :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/49

This Is What We Do pt.2

by Matt | Dec 1, 2025 | Weekly Message

This Is What We Do pt.2

This Is What We Do pt. 2

3 Mindsets That Move Us

SUMMARY :
Have you ever wanted to be more generous but weren’t sure where to start? Maybe you see needs around you but don’t know how to help. Or you give when you can, but wonder if there’s more to generosity than just the moment. What if generosity could be something that shapes your life every day?

Giving is an action, but generosity is a mindset. This week, reflect on the three types of generosity mindsets-spontaneous, strategic, and sacrificial-and ask God how you can live radically generous today.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭32‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
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HIGHLIGHTS :
•Giving is an action, but generosity is a mindset.
•In 2023, the average American gave just 1.9% of their total income to charity.

3 Generosity Mindsets
• Spontaneous
• Strategic
• Sacrificial

1. We give spontaneously when compassion moves us.
•If you only give when you feel something, you won’t give when you don’t.
2. We give strategically when our convictions guide us.
3. We give sacrificially when love costs us.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/tab9IgypFiE?si=S6BmbcKwOLdE0k7d

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ATUlcUKDHnGC8nFuZf55j?si=plDRRb4JSpGtN8wZZ509tQ

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Wisdom for Navigating Finances :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/64114

This Is What We Do pt.1

by Matt | Nov 24, 2025 | Weekly Message

Events This Is What We Do 5 Reasons I Tithe 1

This Is What We Do pt.1

This Is What We Do pt. 1

5 Reasons I Tithe

SUMMARY :
Tithing isn’t about earning salvation, appeasing a guilty conscience, or buying God’s blessings. Instead, this biblical principle teaches us to put God first. When we trust God with the tithe, we experience how He does more with 90% than we can do with 100% on our own.

When times are tough, being generous seems impossible. We want to care for those around us, but where do we even start? How can we possibly make a difference? Together, let’s learn how in our series, This Is What We Do.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“A tithe of everything from the land … belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.”
Leviticus 27:30 NIV‬‬

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Tithing is returning the first 10% of what God entrusts to us, worshiping Him with our first and our best.

•ma’aser: one tenth

What Tithing Is Not About
• Earning salvation.
• Appeasing a guilty conscience.
• Buying God’s blessings.

5 Reasons Why I Tithe

1. Tithing teaches me to put God first.
-It takes faith to give first.
2. It reminds me that God is my source.
3. Jesus told me to tithe.
4. It breaks my fear and builds my faith.
-God can do more with 90% and His blessings than we can do with 100% on our own.
5. It connects my resources to eternal impact.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/6DWY5i-x5qE?si=CRtXGFpCf776-QnC

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Gi6rpjqpMRCb1CdYbxrbi?si=UIZBRsqQS5W7K3Wd2DpOGA&t=0&pi=0gVLOFnKQt28I

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Wisdom for Navigating Finances :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/64114

From One to a Billion pt.1

by Matt | Nov 18, 2025 | Weekly Message

From One to a Billion pt.1

Do Not Despise Small Beginnings

SUMMARY :
Something extraordinary is happening. In a world searching for truth, God’s Word is reaching people like never before. We’re celebrating one billion installs across the YouVersion Family of Apps. That’s one billion opportunities for someone to experience the hope and love of Jesus—and you’re part of the story.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV

HIGHLIGHTS :
•We serve a God who isn’t limited by our imagination. He’s able to do more.
•When we put our faith into action, God meets us with His faithfulness.
•It’s all Him and it’s all His.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/rgvDL2ewggY?si=p6cd_r-Uho2IKY7d

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1brMCn4sOd8IJFO5oPId0Y?si=GgfUZj9VTAmfuMxt_MYlqg

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading 30 Famous Bible Verses Explained :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60994

The Connected Life pt.3

by Matt | Nov 11, 2025 | Weekly Message

The Connected Life pt.3

Finding Real Community In A Digital World

SUMMARY :
In God-honoring community, you can come as you are, no one stands alone, and everything changes. When you find deep connection with people who act like Jesus, you become more like Him, too. Christ-centered community is worth sacrificing screen time to experience.

Ever feel like you’re going through the motions but missing what really matters? You were designed for love-and love isn’t formed in comfort, but in community. This week, we’re talking about how life changes when we’re part of God-honoring community.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. …
Romans 12:2 NIV

HIGHLIGHTS :
•God-honoring community isn’t just being around others, but being deeply connected with them.
In God-honoring community …
You can come as you are.
1. You can come as you are.
2. No one stands alone.
3. Everything changes.
•No one stands alone. Everything changes.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/rPXkjR-WlE0?si=gMYfWMmDKrzFallf

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JHXPiTXrk9SEeXLTaHfC8?si=HLw54_A_QXuYOx_NiLsWNw

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Reset and Recenter: A Christian’s Guide to Faith and Technology:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/61255