Evangel U.P. Houghton

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives peace that stands guard, from Psalm 46:10. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives wisdom when we ask, from Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:2-18. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 6, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives mercy for today, from Lamentations 3:22-23 and Matthew 6:25-34. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 5, 2026.

Mr. Daniel Amponsah-Berko talks about how prayer is more than asking God for what we need. It is an invitation to know Him, encounter His presence, and be transformed by Him. Through prayer, God strengthens us to resist temptation, refines us to become more like Christ, guides us in His purposes, and meets us in our places of need. Sermon outline: 1) Prayer creates a platform to fellowship and com...

Pastoral Resident Jake Timmer continues our sermon series on the life of Joseph, from Genesis 39:20-40:23, including 1) Back to the Pit (Gen. 39:20–23), 2) Why Stay Faithful? (Gen. 39:21; Col. 3:23–24), 3) The House of the Man Who Hurt Him (Gen. 40:1–4), 4) Interpretations Belong to God (Gen. 40:5–8), 5) Call It What It Is (Gen. 40:9–19; 37:24), 6) Forgotten (Gen. 40:20–23; Rom. 12:15; Eph. 2:10),...

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about detours of life, from Genesis 39:1-23, including home is where God's presence is. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 23, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about detours of life, from Genesis 39:1-23, including four words about temptation: reality, self-control, expectations, and rationalization. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 22, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about detours of life, from Genesis 39:1-23, including God doesn't promise to get you out, but to be with you. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 21, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson continues our sermon series on the life of Joseph, from Genesis 39:1-23, including Joseph's detour to Egypt, his run-in with Potiphar's wife, and his imprisonment, from Genesis 39:1-23, including 1) The World of Detours, 2) The LORD’s Presence (Gen. 39:1–6), 3) One Stated, One Implied (Gen. 39:2–6), 4) What We Usually Mean By Home (Gen. 39:2; John 14:23; Heb. 11:13–16), 5) The...

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Jacob being betrayed by his brothers, including: 1) The Economy Nobody Named (Gen. 37:3–4), 2) “Here Comes This Dreamer” (Gen. 37:19–20), 3) The Pit (Gen. 37:23–25; 42:21), 4) The Coat Comes Home (Gen. 37:31–35), 5) The Silence (Gen. 37; 39:2), 6) Faith Is What You Do With What You Can’t See Yet (Hebrews 11:1), and 7) The One Thread (Gen 50:20; Hebrews 4:15). This...

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about a messed up family from Genesis 37, including Joseph's brothers selling him into slavery. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 9, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about a messed up family from Genesis 29:4 through 30:24, including the rivalry between two sister wives. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 8, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about a messed up family from Genesis 29:4 through 30:24, including how Jacob's uncle tricked him into marrying his oldest daughter. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson kicks off our new sermon series, No Place Like Home, talking about Jacob being far from home and reeling from his messed up family dynamics, and creating his own messed up family, including: 1) The Family (Gen. 29:4-30:24), 2) The Family Dynamic (Gen. 30:1-8), and 3) The Favorite Son of Israel (Gen. 37). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Eva...

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and living like we already won. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 2, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and that Jesus fought our battle for us. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 1, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the Good News that the battle has already been won and David's battle against Goliath. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 31, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about the origins of our name Evangel, which comes from a Greek word typically translated Gospel or Good News. The word was a battle cry, the shout that a champion had already won the battle so no one else had to fight. In this message, Pastor Levi traces that word from the valley of Elah to the cross where Jesus cried, “It is finished”, and meant it. Sermon outline: 1)...

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about what God is doing at Evangel, including: 1 FOUR REASONS PAUL WAS THANKFUL (Philippians 1:3-8), 2 WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AMONG US, and 3 WHAT’S NEXT. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 23, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth and the result of redemption. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 19, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth after knowing the cost. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 18, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth and the man who said no after learning of the cost. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 17, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Boaz's response to redeeming Ruth, from Ruth 4:1-22, including: 1 The Man at the Gate (Ruth 4:1–2), 2 The Catch (Ruth 4:3–6), 3 Two Kinds of Yes (Ruth 4:4–6), 4 Boaz Says Yes Anyway (Ruth 4:9–10), 5 Naomi Watching from the Doorway (Ruth 4:13–17), and 6 The Goel We Actually Need (Ruth 4:9–10; 4:18–22). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message...

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about valleys in life, including how to respond. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 12, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about valleys in life, including assessing the valley. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 11, 2026.