Author: Matthew Weaver

7 reasons the local church matters.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why the local church matters, and these are some thoughts put into a summary. If you don’t know the WHY behind something, it…
Broken is the best place to be.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to have strength through this life. Strength is necessary because life is hard. And I don’t really mean physical strength.…
A Fun Conversation

I had the opportunity to speak with the director of the Alumni Association at NOBTS about my new book! It was an encouraging conversation as we also talked about life…
Sermon Notes & Video: what does it mean to be a good friend?

How can I be a good friend? // Philippians 2:19-24 *MAIN IDEA: Will you be a good friend that points to Jesus? Proverbs 27:17 — “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens…
Fighting for the Moment

Many of us, (myself included), tend to either dwell on the past or fixate on the future. We may look back on a certain season of our lives and say,…
a favor to ask!

Hey people! I hope and pray that you are preparing for a great Easter weekend, as we thank God for the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus. As many…
sermon notes & video: mark 9:14-29

*MAIN IDEA: Faith in Jesus can happen on the mountaintop and in the valley. 1- Jesus is patient. (v. 14-19)“And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around…
Sermon Notes & Video – What’s it mean to be a good friend?

JCCS Lower School Chapel Sermon Notes 1- A good friend doesn’t leave when it gets hard! A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. –…
Sermon Notes: Philippians 2:3-11

What does the cross teach us about how to live? Philippians 2:3-11 1- Our lives should be marked by humility and compassion. (v.3-4) Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit,…
Latest Sermon Video & Notes

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to preach at Memorial Baptist Church for my friend Dan. It was a really great group of people and I was blessed by…