Effective Life Ministry: Recent Episodes
Matthew Guest
This is the teaching ministry of Pastor Matthew Guest, who has had the privilege of preaching from the Word of God all around for over 30 years.
In the second part of our David series, we will be looking at how Eli failed to restrain the wickedness of his two sons, the affect their conduct had upon Israel, and how God raised Samuel to become Israel's attested prophet.
We are so excited to begin our in-depth series on the life of King David! Join Pastor Matthew as we look at the significance of the birth of Samuel and the key lessons we can learn from the faithfulness displayed by his mother: Hannah.
In this informative sermon from Pastor Matthew, we will be seeking to answer the question: What is the purpose of church membership?
We live in a very performance driven society. If we perform well in our roles, we will be accepted and loved because of our good performance. The world teaches that acceptance is based on our performance. The Gospel teaches that we are accepted by God on the basis of Jesusโs perfect performance. Watch this sermon from Pastor Matthew to find out more.
Before His ascension, Jesus promised His disciples that He would always be with them, even to the very end of the age. Do we trust these words of Christ to be true? Do we live according to this hopeful certainty? Does such a promise lead us to seek God's presence? Be encouraged by this sermon from Pastor Matthew.
What is the purpose of seeking God's presence? Is it so we feel closer to God? Is it so we can get something from God? Or, is it so we can better reflect the beauty and glory of God in our lives? Join Pastor Matthew to find out more!
One of the core characteristics of God is His omnipresence. Our God is always with us, faithful in every circumstance. But are we always with Him? Do we desire to draw near to God and seek His presence? Join Pastor Matthew in the first in a series of sermons about the importance of actively seeking God's presence.
We conclude our series in the Book of Esther by having a look at God's providence in saving the Jewish people through the wisdom and favour of Queen Esther and Mordecai. We will also see how, despite being unable to prevent Haman's order, that they were able to counteract its effects, foreshadowing Christ's work of salvation for His people.
In this edition of our Esther Series, Pastor Matthew will examine Haman's comeuppance as a result of his pride, as well as the challenges presented to Esther, Mordecai and King Xerxes in overruling the edict to annihilate the Jews.
We continue our series in the book of Esther as we seek to learn from Esther's courageous wisdom through her bold request to the king, Haman's downward trajectory caused by his ceaseless pride and God's sovereignty displayed by the king honouring Mordecai.
Esther 4 is a sad chapter: Mordecai and the Jewish people lament over the pronounced edict to annihilate all the Jews in the Persian province. Yet, in the face of deep crisis, Mordecai sees Esther's rise to royal position as an opportunity to serve a greater purpose. Join Pastor Matthew and see how we can learn to be people who shine boldly for Christ for such a time as this.
Promotions, plots, and pride take centre stage in the third part of our Esther Series as we are introduced to the villainous Haman. Join Pastor Matthew as he breaks down the significance of Haman's plot against Mordecai and the Jewish people.
Throughout the second chapter of the Book of Esther, it highlights how Esther won favour with everyone. How did she win favour with God and with man? How can we learn from Esther's example? Join us for part 2 in this series of sermons from Pastor Matthew Guest, examining Esther's pursuit of godly favour.
We are so excited to begin our new series on the Book of Esther! Join us for part one as Pastor Matthew begins to look at Esther's pursuit of favour, as well as setting the scene for the events that will unfold in this fascinating historical account.
With the Coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Pastor Matthew will be looking at how Jesus Christ is the King of all kings and Lord of all Lords! In this sermon, you will see through Biblical genealogies and prophecies how the birth of Christ confirmed Jesus's identity as our natural king, our legal king, and most importantly of all, our divine king.
How do we react to life's disappointments? Is a long lasting illness the result of a lack of faith or spiritual attack? When everything around us appears to be going wrong, how do we find victory in a fallen world? Join Pastor Matthew for this important sermon, in which these questions will be answered through God's Word!
Pastor Matthew's Easter Message centres on answering an integral question to the Christian faith: "Why did Jesus have to die?" Through examining Old Testament prophecy and the Messianic qualifications, you will come to see that salvation from the curse of sin and death can only be found through the life, death, and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ!
Matthew 15:21-28 is an often overlooked portion of Scripture within the Gospel narrative. It details the great faith displayed by a Canaanite woman. But what made this woman's faith great in the eyes of Jesus? Join Pastor Matthew to find out!
In these confusing and perilous times, we see that mankind is seeking to make a god in their own image in order to validate their identity and opinions. In this hour, the church needs to stand upon the inerrant word of God, speaking the truth in love. Please listen to this sermon and be equipped!
Jesus's encounter with the woman at the well is a powerful story within the Gospel of John. It is a powerful reminder that we can go to Jesus, who is the source of all life, to receive living water that never runs dry and always sustains us. Join Pastor Matthew for the inaugural sermon of a brand new fellowship: Singlewell Church!
As followers of Jesus Christ, we have received delegated authority in order to fulfil the will of God for our lives. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in the freedom and liberty purchased for us through Christ. Be encouraged by this message from Pastor Matthew and see how we can take authority in every area of our lives under Jesus's kingship.
"Unless you understand the authority of the one who is above you, you will never understand the authority they delegate to you." Pastor Matthew will explore through this sermon the supremacy of Jesus over all creation, as well as the importance and benefits of submitting to Jesus's authority.
As we have now entered a new year, it is important for us to remember that our lives can change suddenly! Whether we face a medical diagnosis or receive a new job opportunity, we must ask ourselves if we are ready for sudden changes. Join Pastor Matthew Guest as he preaches on how the church is called to be alert and why we need to be prepared for anything.
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is a crucial reminder for all of us to put our trust in God in the midst of life's fiery furnaces. May your faith in Jesus be stirred up through this sermon from Pastor Matthew Guest.
Our freedom and liberty in Christ Jesus enables us to enjoy all that God has created. But what happens when we become enslaved to our joys? Like a lion left untamed, much damage can come if our desires are not Biblically aligned. In this sermon, Pastor Matthew will lay out some important principles from God's Word in order for us to tame our lions!
The Apostle Paul's journey to Rome was met with trials of various kinds. However, as you will see from this sermon from Pastor Matthew, despite the storms, shipwrecks and snakebites he encountered, Paul knew that God would preserve him through everything he faced.
Join Pastor Matthew in the beginning of this three-part series focusing on Acts 27-28 and the lessons we can learn from the Apostle Paul's final journey.
Every Sunday, Christians routinely gather together to attend church. But have we lost the reason as to why we attend church? Join Pastor Matthew as he explores the topic of why we go to the temple, and the purpose of the church.
Can a true Bible-believing Christian confess to have victory over sin, despite battling against sin? This is a difficult, and highly debated issue concerning the Christian life. Yet, as you will see from Pastor Matthew's sermon, you may find that the answer the Scriptures provide are more freeing than we expect.
In the final part of Pastor Matthew's series on the Lord's Prayer, he will focus on our struggle against temptation and how we can overcome the ploys of the evil one through our dependancy on Jesus Christ in prayer.
Why did Jesus teach on forgiveness in the middle of the Lord's Prayer? How can we be forgiven of our sins? Why is it vital for us to walk in forgiveness? Join Pastor Matthew as he teaches on an important tenet of the Christian faith.
"Give us today our daily bread." This simple request spoken by Jesus within the Lord's Prayer demonstrates that our Heavenly Father cares for our daily needs and that we should trust in God's provision. Why is this significant? Listen to the third instalment of Pastor Matthew's sermon series on the Lord's Prayer to find out.
In the second part of our series on the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Matthew will be examining the importance of revering God's name, as well as praying for God's kingdom and will to be accomplished on earth as in heaven.
'๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง, ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐. ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐, ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง. ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ. ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ.'" ย
You have most likely recited this prayer in church or during a school assembly. But do you know the significance of the Lord's Prayer? Join Pastor Matthew as he begins a new series of sermons focusing on the Lord's Prayer and its importance for us as Christians today.
The Bible encourages and equips each of us to overcome our weaknesses. This is accomplished by recognising where we are weak, leaning upon God's strength, and confronting our sin at its root. In this sermon from Pastor Matthew, he will explore the many lessons that can be learnt from David's adultery with Bathsheba and the importance of overcoming our weaknesses through God's strength.
The woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5 had to deal with more than just severe difficulties with her body, but also the rejection from her community. However, when she put her faith in Jesus, her life changed forever. Join Pastor Matthew as he preaches from one of his favourite texts in the Gospels.
Join Pastor Matthew Guest and his son Luke as they discuss the importance and impact God's grace has on follower of Jesus for their daily living.ย
There is a fascinating event in 2 Kings 6 which details the invisible, spiritual protection of the prophet Elisha. This account is an important reminder of how we are called to walk by faith and not by sight. I pray this word will encourage you and set your eyes on Jesus.
As Christians, we need to know who we are at our core in order to live out the ย truths of the Gospel. Are we still wicked at our core? Does our nature remain sinful after being born again in Christ Jesus? Or have we been transformed from darkness into light? Watch this sermon from Pastor Matthew to find out.
It is often said that the mind is a battlefield. If this is true, then how do we fight? How do we take captive the thoughts that rise up against the knowledge of God? Pastor Matthew will breakdown 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and show some Biblical keys in renewing the mind and standing firm in the faith.