‘Answering the Call’ – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Podcast Check out this podcast as I had the opportunity to share on the NOBTS ‘Answering the Call’ Podcast about what I do in the local church! ‘An Expose on a Ministries Pastor’: Click HERE to listen!
Author Archives: Matthew Weaver
May We Never Forget
Growing up in the church, I have been very familiar with the message of the cross of Jesus Christ for most of my life. Although this is not a bad thing at all, like anything, becoming familiar with something can be harmful if you grow numb to it. When we become used to things, weContinueContinue reading “May We Never Forget”
VIDEO – Living Spirit-Led
Vintage Church Leadership Chapel Teaching TimeWhat does it look like to live Spirit-led? We have to make intentional choices that position us toward obedience to God. In this teaching, I look at 1 Thessalonians 5 and share six ways we can live Spirit-led. I hope this can be an encouragement to anyone who watches! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeYOAfHlRu4&t=1254s
3 Tips to Reacting Well
Everyday, we react. We react to other people’s words. We react to situations and circumstances in life, some that may even be out of our control. Some of our reactions happen as a result of smaller encounters, and others as a result of more significant events in our lives. Some are easy, and some areContinueContinue reading “3 Tips to Reacting Well”
VIDEO – Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Vintage Church Sunday Morning Worship Gathering: Life gets hard! In this sermon, I preach on how we are fully loved by Jesus from the book of Hebrews. That love gives us all that we need to never give up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNzHEtAFhd4
A Game Plan for Goal Planning
Written by my amazing wife, Emily Menard Weaver: There is something about the fresh start of a new year that always gets me excited for a new challenge! While I know many people no longer set new year’s resolutions because they feel it sets them up for failure, I think it is a healthy practiceContinueContinue reading “A Game Plan for Goal Planning”
Christ is Everything – A Christmas Blog
As we near the end of this Advent and Christmas season, we must go back to the foundational element for all of the other Advent elements, and that is Christ. He is the only way that we can truly have hope, peace, joy and love. As many people say this time of year, and asContinueContinue reading “Christ is Everything – A Christmas Blog”
VIDEO – Advent and Peace
Vintage Church Sunday Morning Worship Gathering: We all desire to have peace. In this sermon, I preach on how Jesus is the fulfillment of our peace this Christmas season from the book of Malachi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIH8otQkhVI
Striving for Thankfulness
I remember at family Thanksgiving gatherings growing up, my Grandma liked to have everyone share something they are thankful for before we all ate. At times, these moments seemed awkward, uncomfortable or maybe even forced. But, as we went around the room and all shared something, you could tell that it was good for theContinueContinue reading “Striving for Thankfulness”
Find Your Spot
Life gets so busy, doesn’t it? On Sunday evenings, I’m sure that all of us, or most of us at least, take a deep breath and brace ourselves for Monday morning and the week ahead. Once Monday morning starts, the week seems to hit us without warning! We all need to retreat, refresh and rest,ContinueContinue reading “Find Your Spot”
Matthew Weaver 