Limping For Jesus With Pastor Mike Matthews: Recent Episodes
Pastor Mike Matthews
Limping for Jesus is the podcast ministry of pastor Mike Matthews. Pastor Mike was born with cerebral palsy and his passion is to help others trust God in hard circumstances.
Ela, the DisApologist joins us today to discuss her ministry that focuses on sharing and defending the faith with the disability community. We need to look at disability through the lens of Scripture. Join us for this conversation that will help you see that we need to share the gospel with all people.#jesus #christainity #apologetics #theology #disability #podcast
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt of former President Trump, people were saying so much hateful things like wishing he died. Today, we look at Matthew 12:33-37 and why our words always show others what in our hearts. We look at some examples on social media of the hateful rhetoric being posted and how we need to respond as Christians. This episode is not about politics but a call to be kinder to each other. We end the show by reading Allyson Comperatore's words honoring her dad to show how this incident and our words impact real people.
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On today's episode we dig deep into Scripture to see what our hope is after we die. We will learn that death is a comma, not a period. We are live and will be taking your questions. We were live on facebook, youtube and tik tok for this episode recording.
Scripture Covered-2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10Luke 24:36-431 Corinthians 15:1-50#podcast #jesus #death #hope #bible #death #grief #christianity #Hope #Youtube #preaching #resurrection
We all can feel like we don't add up as Christians. Today's message will encourage us that God has promised to make us more like Jesus. #jesus #podcast #bible #sermon
We can't do this Christian life alone. We need Godly people in our corner. In today's episode, Pastor Mike discusses what kind of friends we need and the kind to avoid.#jesus #podcast #biblestudy
Nathan Daniel Blake is a writer, teacher, and organizer from Wheeling, West Virginia where he helped to seed The Appalachian Order – a diverse national community of new monastics following a spiritual path of wilding, wonder, resistance, and redemption. Join us as we discuss his journey, ministry experience and what churches can do to reach people with the heart of Jesus.
Jesus Lives. This means everything we face is worth it. Even if we cannot see it now, it will all make sense when we see the Lord. We dig into 1 Peter 1:3-9 to see how the resurrection of Jesus should empower us to face difficulties.
There’s no glory in easy. We find God’s purposes for our lives in the difficulties of life. Don’t run from the tough stuff. God will meet you there! We look at 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 to see how God meets us in our weaknesses for his glory. If I had one last truth to preach, this is what I want you to know about Jesus.
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In today's message, we look at Jesus' greatest commands given to us about loving God and people.
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In today's message, Pastor Mikes shows us how God uses our trials to advance the gospel. Our key text is Philippians 1:12-30.
We are back with our study in James 1. We look at verses 13 to 15 and why we cannot blame God if we sin. God will not lead us to be tempted but he will give us strength to escape any temptation we face. #jesuschrist #podcasting #biblestudy
Being with Jesus is the Christian's ultimate goal. This needs to be our perspective when we are called to endure trials. Let's dig into God's Word and see our hope. #jesus #god #podcast #biblestudy
Poor or rich. Sick or well. We all will experience pain, suffering and blessing in this life. With humility, we can use it all for God and learn to limp well for Jesus.
Jesus #biblestudy #podcast
We need God's wisdom to count it all joy to face our troubles. He will give us this wisdom if we seek him in our pain.
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Join Pastor Mike in a short Bible study through 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 to see our hope in Jesus. #Jesus #Biblestudy
In this short Bible study episode, we look at Philippians 4:10-13 see how can face any circumstance with Jesus.
Charlie Cotherman is the Exective Director of the Center for Rural Ministry. He joins us on today's show to discuss the importance of rural ministry and how they are trying to empower rural pastors and ministries. The newest efforts is to help youth pastors ministering to students in rural contexts through something called Affinity groups.
In 2016 Charlie and Aimee moved back to western Pennsylvania with their young family to found Oil City Vineyard Church in Oil City, Pennsylvania. As they sought to put down roots and be good neighbors in the place God had called them, doors began to open for wider influence in an emerging national conversation about rural ministry. One of these open doors was at Grove City College. Since early 2019, Charlie has served on the Project on Rural Ministry team, first as administrative director and then as program director. Throughout this time he has enjoyed having the opportunity to encourage and learn alongside pastors from across the region.
Charlie has written widely about pastoral ministry, the rural church, and church history. He is the author of To Think Christianly: A History of L’Abri, Regent College, and the Christian Study Center Movement (IVP Academic) and a contributing co-editor of Sent to Flourish: A Guide to Planting and Multiplying Churches (IVP Academic).
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Affinity Groups For Youth Pastors and Workers:
This a twelve month journey of meeting and sharing ministry together. We'll be meeting four times in the coming year on the campus at Grove City College to talk through ministry vision, struggles, resources, issues and strategies. This will be a small group experience, so your in-person presence for our meetings is critical. But, you'll help to set the agenda. It's unlike any other ministry training I'll be doing this year. Here's the link for more info. Check it out ASAP. We're going to try to have our first meeting in late January.
https://ruralministry.org/affinitygroups
On today's show, we discuss sex,lust, marriage, doubts and why Christians need to talk about these topics and not avoid them. This was a very fun episode. We hope you enjoy the conversation between Pastor Mike and Sara.#marriage #sex #jesus #doubt
Our online Bible study continues in Psalm 2.,We look at why this psalm is called a royal psalm and why it ultimately points to a better King in Jesus.Our
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We talk about pride, dignity, first jobs and the oddest foods in our fridge. We hope you enjoy the first installment of our first Topical Saturdays here on the Limping For Jesus Podcast. Join our patreon to become a virtual producer on the show: https://patreon.com/user?u=82225776&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
We kick off our 2024 Bible study here at Limping For Jesus. We are in Psalms 1 and using the SOAP method to dig deeper into God's Word.
S – SCRIPTURE
Physically write out the Bible verse
You’ll be amazed at what God will reveal to you when you
slow down to write or meditate on what you are reading
O – OBSERVATION
What do you see in the verses you’re reading?
Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What is the main lesson or theme?
A – APPLICATION
When God’s Word becomes personal
What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my life? Are there any changes I need to make?
P – PRAYER
Pray God’s Word back to Him
If He has revealed something to you during this time in His
Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life. Take time to thank Him for His goodness in your life.
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On a special end of the year episode, Pastor Mike is here to talk with you and take your payer requests.
We continue our series in Mark. In verses 21-28, we see Jesus' teaching is different from the teachers of the law because he teaches with a divine authority. This Authority is proven as he cast out a demon from a man showing all creation must obey him.#jesus #hope #podcast
In a special Tuesday episode, Pastor Mike walks us through the life and death of John the Baptist. God was with him from birth to have a special ministry. He was used to get people ready for Jesus. God would use him in amazing ways yet he dies a death that would shock anyone. We will learn tonight that living for God is not promised to be a life free of difficulties but with Christ-centered perspective, its all for God and this is how we can have joy.
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Pastor Mike kicks off a new series in the gospel of Mark. We cover the first 20 verses and discover the circumstances that John the Baptist and the Son of God faced for the kingdom of God. Following hard after Christ will include seasons of difficulty and wilderness but He is always worth it.
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In today's message, Pastor Mike encourages us to trust God when circumstances makes it difficult to understand our life. We all face times that leave us broken and confused. Pastor Mike shares how after a divorce, a few years ago, that left him confused, hurt and not knowing what way to go, God was there writing his story that was unexpected yet joyful and full of hope. If you are hurting and in a chapter of life that does not make sense, do not miss this episode.
Texts covered in this message: Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 6:25-34
Topics covered: Trusting God in difficult circumstances, divorce, remarriage, God's provision
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When our life faces difficulties, we can tend to think something is wrong with our faith. What do we do when following Jesus is not easy? In today's message, Pastor Mike walks us through Hebrews 11:32-40 to show us that the faithful disciples can face blessing and testing and God acknowledges them as faithful no matter what they faced. This sermon will encourage and challenge you to keep limping for Jesus in your storms.
Have you ever battled thoughts about if Jesus really loves you? What about if you really can be a Christian? Today, we look at Paul's words in 1 Timothy 1:12-16 to see how God used him as an example of His grace to sinners. Like Paul, we can be saved and used for God's kingdom.
In Galatians 4, we learn that a physical condition is why the Apostle Paul first preached the Gospel to the Galatian people. God can use our suffering as opportunities to share the Gospel. Join Pastor Mike as he digs into Scripture to show us how God uses suffering for our glory.
In today's episode, Pastor Mike teaches us what our hope is with the promised return of Christ. He also talks about how we should live because of this hope. While others like to fixate, argue and debate about the circumstances leading up to his return, we are going to cut through all the noise and cling to Scripture's victorious hope that is the Day of the Lord.
Ed cook was born in Cleveland. He now lives in the Phoenix area with his family. He has degrees in Marketing, business and sports ministry. He's married with three children. He works for a medical insurance company as a team lead, and involved with sports ministry at his church. He joins the show to discuss his story of going through a divorce and the hope we have in Christ's love and the gift of remarriage.
Zack Blair is the founding pastor of Hill City Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but more importantly, he is a husband of 17 years to his wife, Lauren, and a father to Noah, Nora, and Judah. Prior to leading a church, Zack spent 15 years helping teenagers and young adults heal from their past and dream toward their future. He joins Pastor Mike to discuss his new book, "The Father Code" and why men need to be intentional to be a connected father.
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In today's episode, Pastor Mike explains how God's comfort to us enables us to help others to trust Him.
Simple faith in Jesus saves us, not outward acts of religion. On today's episode, Pastor Mike shows us from scripture that many need to lose religion to gain Jesus.
Pastor Travis is back with us to discuss sharing our faith and the true meaning of witnessing for Jesus.
From Growing up in a Christian home, turning to atheism and finding Christ in a life-changing battle with leukemia, Steve Wert's testimony is a powerful testimony is a reminder that life can have dark moments, but Jesus is our light. Do not miss this episode of LFJ.
Today's Limping For Jesus show features Joe Burton who shares his powerful testimony of Trusting Christ in recovery from drugs and alcohol. You do not want to miss this episode!
Who did Jesus come to save? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shows us that the poor in spirit and messy are the ones who are called to be his people. They are transformed into his ambassadors of grace to other broken people who need God.
Emily Paige is a comedian,writer, and mom from New Jersey. She joins Pastor Mike to discuss dating after divorce and how we can be good friends to single parents. This is our second episode in our, "Life with Pastor Mike" series where he has conversations with people in and outside church culture about life, faith and everything in-between.
In this weekend's sermon, Pastor Mike shows us how our weaknesses or divine stages for God to display his glory in us.
Sharing a story about how living this way saved a man who once said Pastor Mike can't be in ministry because of cerebral palsy. Grace changes everyone.
In our first episode about the devil and demons, Pastor Mike discusses the main bad guy in the spiritual realm, the devil.
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The case of the missing sub is showing us that our culture keeps devaluing human life. Pastor Mike takes us back to the Bible to see why we should not be joking while humans are fighting for their lives.
God #missingsubmarine #Titanic
In today's service, Pastor Mike continues to show us the Baptist catechism and today's question focuses on why we can know God is real.The sermon is, "Why is this happening?" and focuses on why our trials are used to advance the gospel. LFJ Website: www.limpingforjesus.org
In a live broadcast, Pastor Mike will discuss what the Bible says about suffering for Jesus.
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Our second online service for our online LFJ community. Pastor Mike's Sermon is called, "Fool's Errand". Why should we believe Christ is real?
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People with disabilities are called to follow Jesus too. Today, we look at scripture and see that Christians with disabilities are called and gifted to serve God. I share how this works in my life being a pastor with cerebral palsy. The Christian walk is not easy. Limp for Jesus. Limp loved.
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Our first LFJ service. Many of our community can't go to church because of accessibility issues. So, we want to provide an online service to the LFJ community. Today's sermon is "Jesus is King!" We hope you enjoy our first service.
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Death and grief sucks. But death has an expiration date. The resurrection we will experience when Jesus returns is death's defeat and our hope.
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God hates divisions among his people. Today, we look at what 1 Corinthians says to us about only "following" one teacher or church.
Many think they are too far gone to be Christian. But today, we look at the life of Paul and see he is our example of amazing grace. Like Paul, our past is a reminder about how good God is. Jesus truly does save the messiest people for his kingdom.
Mark Duffy is the founder of 25FORTYPGH. He was born with charcot marie tooth disease. We discuss serving God with a disability and trusting Him through recovery. Mark is vulnerable as he shares his need for Christ. Don't miss this awesome episode.
The Shiny Happy People documentary exposes Bill Gothard's corruption and abuse of women and girls in the Name of God. Cleary, they twisted the Bible to control others. Today, Pastor Mike shows us what Ephesians 5:21-33 really says to men and women about marriage.
Join Pastor Mike and Sara Matthews as they discuss their own journeys with deconstruction and how they both reignited their faith and love for Jesus. Sara's journey starts with a life-changing event in the death of her first husband, a church search of over twenty churches, a battle with doubt, a remarkable sign from God that showed her she found her home church and the emotional journey back to God.
Pastor Mike recounts how Christian rejection after a divorce pushed him to doubt everything and how God loved him back to his faith.
Pastor Mike continues our lessons on angels and the unseen realm. Today, we dive into our relationships with angels as Christians.
My wife Sara and I discuss faith, our journey, dating, courtship. remarriage, and life challenges in an organic and humorous way.
In his first sign as Messiah, why did Jesus make the equivalent of a 1000 bottles of wine? Today's sermon continues our series in the Gospel of John as we discover who Jesus is.
Pastor Travis Edgar, the lead pastor of Cove Run Church in LemontFurnace, PA, joins Pastor Mike to discuss the importance of Bible Study, thedifferent translations and why we need study Bibles. Enjoy this awesomeconversation about God’s Word.
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Will Gardiner is a divorced comedian and proud dad from South Jersey. He has a Masters in psychology from Rutgers university and has self- published books on poetry, parenting, and red flags in relationships.
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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 us as we discover who the Messiah is.
Does the Bible teach, "Once Saved, always saved"? The Bible teaches a greater hope called Perseverance of the Saints. We dig into this important part of God's role in saving us and keeping us among the saved.
Sadly, many religious people go through the motions without ever loving Jesus. Today's sermon will show us Jesus' words to those claiming to know him.
How can we know we are Christians? Am I really saved? We get questions like these all the time at LFJ. Today, we dig deep into What God says on this life-changing topic. Using the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith as our guardrail, we see what Scripture promises about our assurance of salvation.
Difficult circumstances can make it hard to trust God. Tune in to se how we can limp on, limp well and limp loved!
This week, I watched a pastor getting a tattoo while giving a sermon. I don't care if a pastor has tattoos, rock skinny jeans or a beanie while preaching.
The thing these pastors need to know is we are called not to be hip, but to preach. If your people are not content with you and a Bible, your church has real problems. The Gospel is not a gimmick!
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Divorce sucks! But there is hope to move forward. Join us as Pastor Mike walks us through the healing process we need to go through.
In a new series of talks, join Pastor Mike like we are meeting in a coffee shop and coming to him for advice. Today's topic is the heart-wrenching topic of divorce. There's hope to help you move forward.#divorce #healingfromdivorce #conversations
Who are the people of God? Can Jesus use you to build his kingdom? If he can use a man with cerebral palsy to be a pastor then your purpose is limitless in Christ too!#cerebralpalsy #sermon #doesgodloveme #unusualsuspects
Why do people visit your church once and never come back? In our culture, it's normal to blame others. But if we are going to grow as churches, our hearts must be aligned with God's heart for people. He's about transforming hearts, not outward appearances. #lovingothers #comeasyouare #whyismychurchnotgrowing
Where Did Jesus Go Before And After the Resurrection?Where Did Jesus go after his death on the cross? Did he go to suffer in hell for us to finish the work of gaining our salvation? The Bible gives us better hope then what some popular tv preachers teach. This special Easter sermon will strengthen your hope in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.#EasterSunday2023 #Jesus #Ressurection #hell
Our purpose is to glorify God but how can we do that if we do not enjoy him? In today's sermon, Pastor Mike shows us why Jesus needs and is our ultimate joy.God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.- John Piper#cerebralpalsy #sermon #jesus #johnpiper
This weekend's message challenges us to not be hypocritical religious people with ugly hearts. #jesus #sermon #selfrighteous
Why do Christians today expect the world to not act like the world? We are getting outraged when we should respond like Jesus. Join us as we look at the Bible's response to Christian outrage.
cancelculture #podcast #samsmith
How do we respond to difficulties that enter our life? Do we see these as gifts from God? These thorns of grace has great purposes and today's sermon digs deeper into this life changing truth. #cerebralpalsy #suffering #divorce #sermon #hope
In honor and memory of Dr. Michael Heiser who passed in February, we take time to introduce our audience to his teaching on the unseen realm.
unseenrealm #demons #angels #michaelheiser
Is your church safe for real people? Many churches have become gate-keepers and when God brings them imperfect people to love, they do not know how. Today's sermon tackles this important heart-issue for us all.
It's easy to trust Jesus when life is going our way, but what if we been through hell like trauma, trials and church hurt? In today's sermon, Pastor Mike shares his own journey to hold onto hope in Jesus. #cerebralpalsy #jesus #ashburyrevival #churchonline #churchhurt
Relationships can leave us all limping. Often we take past hurt into current relationships, including marriage. But how do we limp well in love with our spouse? Join Pastor Mike and his wife, Sara, to discuss this important topic.
marriage #valentines #Jesus #HowToLove #Divorce #widow #lovechallenge
Christian accountability is vital for spiritual growth but often becomes one-sided and legalism is the culprit.
In our second catechism episode, we look how God reveals himself to us. #limpingforjesus #GodExists
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Richard Foster states in Celebration of Discipline, "Of the disciplines, prayer is the most central because it ushers us into communion with the Father. "
On today's episode, we look the discipline of prayer, God's desire to hear from us and how to pray in ways that are real and honors God.
Ep.71: Who is the first and greatest of all the beings?
How do we teach children and new Christians what we believe? The art of catechizing has been largely lost to the modern church. But this simple question and answer format can be one of the most effective ways to give children and adults a firm foundation of our faith. On today's episode, Pastor Mike introduces us to the Young Baptist's catechism by Adam Murrell
Your pastors are limping through life too. They are flesh and blood just like you and they need grace, love and understanding as people first, then as those who serve you. In today's episode, Pastor Mike discusses the need of congregations to humanize their leaders. Let's help them limp well for Jesus.
Matt and Candace lead a spiritual growth group together at their church. Matt has been a Christian for 35 years, with 20 served at their current church. Candace is a lifelong Christian with firsthand knowledge of different levels of church leader. From a family of church planters who started churches and colleges. She has two daughters. Matt and Candace married last year. They join me today to discuss why couples should serve in the church together.
Samuel Linton is the Associate Pastor of the Log Church since 2004 Graduated from Liberty Baptist Theological seminary. Married since 2006, three kids. Also does corporate training on the side with Dale Carnegie and writes fiction and non-fiction. Sam joins me today about a conversation on what makes a healthy church.
Is the customer always right? Some church members can act like this and it makes pastoring difficult. Let's talk about.
Ep.66: Dear Younger Pastors
If God has called to be a pastor of a church or you are on a team of pastors leading a church, today’s show is for you.
Pastoring is tough and we tackle the things you must remember to pastor well.
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Relationships take work. When men shut down it is often because they do not feel respected. One way this happens is when their decisions are constantly second guessed and questioned. Good men can lead, are you willing to trust them?
In today's simple sermon for life, we look at why revenge is not our job and why we should trust God's justice
Why do pastors burnout and leave ministry? What can churches do to love pastors and their families to prevent this? With over 20 years of pastoral ministry, Pastor Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly that comes with this calling. Today, join him for this important conversation from firsthand knowledge so you can get perspective and grace for those who serve as pastors.
Studying the Bible can feel like a daunting task. Today, Pastor Mike shows us the SOAP method which makes studying Scripture possible for everyone.
What are you holding on to as a symbol of shame that God can use as a reminder of His Grace? On today's episode, Pastor Mike examines our hope in Christ and to not let us be labeled with shame and guilt. Talking about lessons learned from divorce and remarriage, he shows us how hurts, habits or hang-ups do not define us, Jesus does!
When life gets tough, we are prone to give up in relationships. We need each other. Love does not give up.
How do we limp well for God in a new year? On today's episode, Pastor Mike tells us the road map to letting go and looking forward to what God has for us now.
How do we limp well when people do not know our worth? We must know our worth to God when nobody else does. Pastor Mike covers this important topic on today's podcast.
Grief sucks! For some reason, it stings more during the holidays. On today's episode, Pastor Mike talks about missing someone during a season that should be joyful.
The role of pastors is not to do it all at church, but their mission is to equip Christians to be the church. Pastor Mike shows us in the Word the Biblical role of equipping is vital in today's simple sermon for life.
Yes, God loves us, but does He actually like us? So many messages paint God as an angry dad waiting for us to screw up. Today's message will hopefully show your heart that God delights in his sons and daughters.
Religion can make the Christian life difficult. Today's message shows us simpler ways to connect with God through praying.
Join Pastor Mike Matthews as he kicks off our new sermon series. God uses difficulties in Our lives for his glory and our joy. Lessons in Limping Loved looks at this powerful truth.
Joy is how believers who know Christ and whose futures are guaranteed by Christ respond in the context of present difficulties. Join Pastor Mike and Sara as they dig into this letter of joy.
Pastor Mike and Sara discuss the purpose of church and how to keep faith while letting go of church hurt. Deconstructing or giving up on Christianity is not the only options.
Bible Boot Camp is for new believers, seekers and skeptics. In our first episode, Pastor Mike and Sara Matthews sit down to talk about the big picture of the book of John.
God will use you to plant seeds of his love for those who do not yet know Him. On today’s episode, we look how we do not waste our impact on those that God has placed in our lives.
The podcast returns! Liming for Jesus returns in a big way.We are discussing a new study that says Christianity will decline in America the next 50 years. Pastor Mike gives a more hopeful biblical response.
Pastor Mike concludes our study of Galatians with Chapter 5 and 6. Paul reminds us we are free to live for Christ and do life together as the church. A proper view of faith and works is vital to Know God and make Him known. Limp well, Saints!
We continue our study in the book of Galatians. We are in chapter 4:8-20. Pastor Mike teaches on why we must be like Paul and have concern for younger Christians in the faith. We must stand with them for their growth in the faith
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Pastor Mike Continues our study in the book of Galatians. We will be in Galatians 4:1-7 and see how God truly and fully makes us his children through the work of His Son.
Pastor Mike continues our lessons in the Book of Galatians. We are in chapter 3 and we look how trusting in religious good works makes us spiritually foolish. Paul reminds his readers that faith alone in Jesus is the only thing that saves us. This salvation is a gift to all backgrounds, no exceptions. Jesus will have disciples from all races and cultures. Tune in to this powerful lesson on faith and the law.
Pastor Mike continues our study in Galatians. What happens when a mature Christian like Peter sinned against his fellow Christian brothers? Paul confronts him with the gospel. If keeping religious observances and Old Testament law saves us, then Paul reminds us that Jesus died for nothing. Paul reminds us that the Law shows us we are all sinners and we need Christ. So, no matter our cultural or racial background, we are all equally Christians in Christ Jesus. Don’t miss this important lesson from Pastor Mike.
Pastor Mike continues our study in the book of Galatians. Today, we are in Galatians 2:1-10. Paul goes to Jerusalem to defend his gospel of righteousness in Christ is by faith alone. That the gospel is for all people and his ministry to Gentiles is not a waste. The episode ends with Pastor Mike taking us through Romans 10:1-13 teaching us how we are saved by faith alone.
Limping for Jesus’ podcast returns with pastor Mike’s first lesson in the book of Galatians. There is only one true gospel and Pastor Mike shows why we can trust the writings of Paul in the Bible.
The podcast returns with Pastor Mike reminding us that people with disabilities need Jesus too. The sinner in a wheelchair does not need to walk, they need Christ. Tune in as the Limping for Jesus podcast returns with a very important topic for evangelizing people in the disability community.
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In our final installment of the Philippians study, Pastor Mike reminds us how we can have contentment in every circumstance of life. Philippians 4:11-13 is our key text.
Starting this Sunday Night, pastor Mike is taking us through the 1689 Baptist Confession of faith. Tonight is about the holy Scriptures. Join Pastor Mike as he reads the confession’s defense of the Word of God.
We can get discouraged in trying to live a perfect life for Jesus. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores why we must forget the past and love Jesus one moment at at time. We fight for Joy in the day he gives us. Our victories and defeats of days gone by are no longer our concern. Limp on, saints!
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Biological parents can reek havoc on our souls. However, In Christ, our adoption by God leads to healing of these father wounds. In today’s topical Tuesday, pastor Mike explores the biblical doctrine of adoption and why our biological beginnings mean nothing in the family of God. Rejoice! We have a True Father who will never abandon us.
In today’s episode, Pastor Mike takes us through Philippians 3:1-11. We learn that Paul considers religious works as dung and calls us to give up all our trash to gain Christ. If something in your life robs you of joy in Christ, then it’s garbage and needs tossed out of your life.
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Every Christian, no matter how young, out to hand a complete understanding of the true teachings of the Bible so they can know God and make Him known. In today’s Topical Tuesdays episode, Pastor Mike makes the case that catechizing our children is the best way to obey God in this call. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 is our key text today.
In Today’s episode, we explore Paul’s meaning behind Philippians 2:12-18. Joy in the Lord is supernaturally won. How do you get this joy and shine like stars for Christ? Tune in!
On Today’s episode, Pastor Mike introduces our first “Topical Tuesdays”, episodes. Today, we cover the right way to worship God in a church, the sin of making church about us and how letting false Christians go unchecked in their sin is actually a mockery of the Body of Christ. Paul tells us to not even eat with false Christians. Sounds harsh? What’s at stake? Tune in and let’s learn what God desires of His church.
In today’s episode, Pastor Mike revisits verse 6 in chapter 1. What does this ongoing work of becoming more like Christ look like? Who starts our journey of faith and promised to see it through? We will study how God starts, sustains, and completes our Christian sanctification. We will learn the toolkit God gave us to mature under a season of what seems to be an avalanche of sanctification and trials.
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In part 2 of “The Fighter’s Guide to Joy”, Pastor Mike takes us through Philippians 2:1-11 to see how church unity should be centered around Christ-centered joy and not selfish preferences. Do you help others grow closer to Christ at church or is church all about your needs? Tune in to discover the purpose of Joy-filled fellowship.
In today’s episode, Pastor Mike starts a new teaching series in the book of Philippians. Paul exhorts the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord from a prison cell. So yes, we can fight for Joy in the Lord, but it doesn’t come naturally. We must fight for it. Grab your pen and notebook and let’s explore this great epistle of joy. Philippians 1:1-30 will be our text today.
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Divorce sucks! It’s one of the most hurtful trials anyone can face. Often, Christians tend to drop the ball with those going through a divorce. Sharing from his experience of freshly going through the separation and divorce process, Pastor Mike takes us to the book of Job and teaches about how to be a good friend to the hurting. Good theology plus bad timing hurts the hurting. Sit down and listen to a mature brother in the faith’s experience of divorce. This episode will make you a better helper that can point to the the ultimate Healer of all our pain, including divorce.
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In this very personal episode, Pastor Mike recalls the time his wife experienced a miscarriage. It was one of the hardest things they experienced as a couple. In this grief, there is hope for parents who have experienced this difficult loss. The Bible does not tell us how old our babies will be, but it’s clear that when we get to Heaven, they will be there waiting for us. This episode is in honor of all those couples that have experienced miscarriage or infant loss.
October brings many stories about death and the afterlife. The Bible gives us a greater Hope than popular culture. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores what the Bible teaches about where the Christian’s soul goes to after physical death. Tune into this important episode. Limp on, Saints!
Does Having faith in Jesus guarantee pleasant circumstances in this life? Join Pastor Mike as he digs into Hebrews 11:32-40 to see how faith is not determined by circumstances. To limp on for Jesus, we must learn what true faith is. Our faith is in Jesus, not happy circumstances.
In Luke 17, Jesus heals 10 men who were lepers. Yet, only one returned to praise God. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores why healing may be good, but having Jesus is better. Proof of faith is not indicative of positive circumstances in this life. If you are a Christian, we will have to face hard things with Jesus. Limp on! Scripture covered today is Luke 17:11-19 and Hebrews 11:32-39
Difficulties in this life can cause us to get jaded with Christianity and with attending a local church. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores how to limp on for Jesus when life is hard. God uses seasons of blessing and suffering for his glory. Tune in and discover how mature Christians respond to trials.
The study of last things brings hope to many, including people with disabilities. Pastor Mike explores the state of humanity after death and the resurrection of the dead. One day, when Jesus returns, we will be resurrected to bodies that are no longer impacted by sin, death or disability. Faith healers wrongly teach that all people can be healed now, “If they just have more faith”. However, the Bible offers a better hope. Eternal hope.
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Mephiboseth, the son of Johnathan acquired a disability when he was five. From 2 Samuel 4 and 9, Pastor Mike explores his story and shows how even though Mephiboseth was not healed, God provided for him and blesses him in other ways. He was a husband, father and would be treated like one of the King’s sons. Pastor Mike often tells people, “Don’t feel bad for me. I have cerebral palsy, but God has not kept one good thing from me.” Tune in for this very special episode.
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Living with cerebral palsy has physical challenges, but the biggest barriers I face is society’s attitudes about disabilities. I’m often spoken to like a child or that I’m slow. In today’s episode, we will explore why people with disabilities should be treated like they are competent adults. I share experiences and advice for people with and without disabilities on today’s episode.
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Being able to watch our favorite pastors online is a blessing, but it’s no substitute for a relationship with a local church. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores two important topics. The dangers of being a lone wolf Christian and the dangers of church hopping. Be encouraged to find a biblical church to do life with other Christians.
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In today’s episode, Pastor Mike challenges Christians who engage online in many social media platforms to share the Gospel. What’s the Christian’s main purpose in life? It’s to Know Christ and make him known. This includes using online resources to reach people. If you or I don’t share Jesus, who will?
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The prosperity gospel promises people that everyone can have a rich life full of money and health. That healing is guaranteed and all you need is faith. Pastor Mike explains why this message hurts people with disabilities who do not get healed and why this message is harmful. The Gospel is that we get God. The Abundant life in Scripture has been twisted to mean the American dream with Jesus sprinkled on top. What if you have disabilities your whole life? Are you a failure at faith? No way! Tune in for this important episode. Article mentioned in episode is by Kate Bowler and can be found at: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/3/12/17109306/prosperity-gospel-good-evil-cancer-fate-theology-theodicy
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How can Christians with disabilities use their trials for God’s glory? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike encourages us to get past the “woe is me” stage and on to seeing God’s purposes in our thorns. Do you believe your disability can be used by God? Tune in and get encouragement and a challenge to live for Christ! He also shares a personal story about how a gentleman went from his biggest critic to one of his biggest supporters. How does a man go from, “Cripples can’t be pastors” to “I don’t want to miss Pastor Mike’s Bible Study.”? It’s an amazing story of grace, forgiveness and reconciliation.
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In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores the truth about why Christians with disabilities need to be content with their bodies. If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, you are his Temple. Yes, you! God uses pastor Mike, cerebral palsy included, for his glory. Christians with disabilities are called to be disciples. There’s no exemptions.
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In this episode, Pastor Mike explores how pastors can help erase mental health stigmas in the church. He encourages pastors to be transparent about their own life struggles, to have a solid theology of mental health, to provide pastoral counseling and encourage people to see therapists too. Many people with mental illness have been hurt by church. Pastors can lead the charge to erase stigmas and point hurting people to hope in Jesus.
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In today’s podcast, Pastor Mike talks about how services are going for First Baptist since being back from the shutdown. Our second topic is how do we stand for God in a culture that is post-Christian. And our last topic is about what our lives should look like if we call Jesus Lord
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In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores why God does not want us to compare our suffering but use it to be sympathetic to others. He uses his experiences with the ugliness of the disability hierarchy that was rampant in the disability rights movement to demonstrate why ranking each other’s experiences by degree of trial is unhealthy. As a young advocate, he was told, “You only have cerebral palsy. You don’t truly understand discrimination.” Is that true? Tune in and learn how the “woe is me” game helps no one to overcome trials. Suffering helps us love others in trials or write them off because they don’t suffer like us.
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In today’s episode, Pastor Mike talks about why parents need to get mentors for their children with disabilities. Sharing more about how his uncle, who was a paraplegic, mentor Mike to never give up. Also, Pastor Mike shares more about the mentors he had on his first job. His fellow advocates gave him permission to fail and grow. Many young people with disabilities fail to get this opportunity but mentors can change that.
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In today’s episode Pastor Mike explores from Scripture why Christians with disabilities need to find identity in Christ and not their disability. Our disabilities might be a chapter of our life’s story, but it’s not the whole book.
In the episode, Pastor Mike looks at 2 Timothy 4:1-4 and talks about why local churches need faithful pastors who love God’s Word. The local church doesn’t need pastors to be cool, they need pastors who are faithful.
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In today’s episode, Pastor Mike talks about why fathers with disabilities are called to be men of God. Most men’s ministries fail us because they focus on “What a real man does” but not who we are call to be. Due to physical limitations, I may never be able to fix a car, but I can lead my family spiritually. I can be a man of God and show my son how to be a man that honors Christ. If you have a disability, you can be a husband and a father.
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What happens when someone sins against you in your church? Pastor Mike explores what to do according to Matthew 18:15-20. Jesus gave his people the process back to forgiveness and reconciliation with others in our fellowship. Church Hurt is real but there is hope.
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In this episode, Pastor Mike talks about how people with disabilities can overcome bitterness and not let their disability cause them to hurt others. We need to live our life and not be angry about our disabilities.
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What is God’s Role in Disability? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores Scripture to give a greater answer to how God uses disabilities for his glory and why we are not victims of our circumstances.
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People with disabilities need evangelized and discipled too. Pastor Mike talks about this important issue as he takes us through Romans 5 to see that all people are “In Adam” and need Jesus. Having a disability does not give you an out of needing Jesus. Is your church evangelizing people with disabilities?
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In this episode, Pastor Mike talks about First Baptist’s first Sunday back with regular worship services since the quarantine. We also talk about the importance of evangelism for Christians.
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In Episode 2, Pastor Mike shares more of his testimony. He talks about his time working in the disability rights movement and how he came to his current church.
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Pastor Mike Matthews shares his testimony from being born with cerebral palsy to coming to faith in Jesus Christ.