Personal Development
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VIDEO – Pastors Chat!
Check out the video conversation below as I talk with some of my Ministry and Pastor friends that I went to seminary with about how they are navigating life and ministry during the COVID-19. Special Guests include: Drake Nosco – Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church (Nashville, TN) “Fearing man leads to nothing good. Trust…
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PODCAST – Authentic Leadership in an Inauthentic World
Mutterings from a Bald Guy – Chet Bergeron Podcast I had the opportunity to talk with Chet Bergeron on his podcast about leadership, life and being real. We talked about taking off our masks in order to be lead well and follow Jesus in all areas of our lives. Chet is a Pastor in Buffalo…
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15 Names of God
It’s interesting to look through the Bible and read about the various names that are given for God. From the Old Testament to New Testament, we see His name, nature and character being described in ways that help us better understand the context of Scripture and God’s love for the world. I’ve noticed that when…
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How do you process Heaven?
For those of us who know Christ, Heaven is something that we should cling very closely to. We know that this current, physical lifetime is not the end destination. Sin has stained our world and we long for something better and perfect. It’s events like COVID-19 that especially remind us of that. God has put…
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VIDEO – Forgive Us
Vintage Church Sunday Morning Worship Gathering: Forgiveness is hard, but because Christ has forgiven us, we can forgive others. In this sermon, I preach from Matthew 6:12, 14-15 about living a life of forgiveness!
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A 2020 (and beyond) Ambition
Have you ever found yourself taking a step back to re-evaluate the true purpose, mission and direction of your life? I’ve known Jesus for a large period of my life, but I’ve found myself drifting away, at various times, from the purpose of knowing Jesus. Generally speaking, I am a relatively laid back guy, and…
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Christmas & Contentment
I don’t know about you, but being content is a constant struggle in my life. I’m often tempted to look to what’s next, or to how things could possibly be different. We’ve all thought at some point that the grass may be greener on the other side. Christmas time seems to strike a sense of…
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Build Your Ministry around Jesus as Lord and Savior
I gave my life to Christ at a young age. I remember sitting in a Sunday church service and hearing the Gospel preached. I had heard this preached before, but something different happened this time. The Spirit of God drew me to Himself and the good news of Jesus hit my heart like a ton…
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Why Prayer Matters
Lately, I’ve been learning a lot about the power of prayer and why it really does matter. I confess that this has been a weak area in my spiritual walk for a while. I tell other people to pray, yet neglect it in my own life. People share a prayer request with me, and I…
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Get Some Rest
What comes to your mind when you think of the summer? Maybe it’s sunshine, swimming pools, the beach, fishing, golf, walks by the water, taking a vacation, going to camp, ice cream, good food and much more! Hopefully, somewhere in that list though, you add the word REST. Of course, the way we answer that…
Matthew Weaver 