Matt Ayars Podcast

Bible and doctrinal study on regeneration.

What does it really mean to be justified by faith? What is atonement, and why did Jesus have to die on the cross? In this companion Bible study to Sunday’s sermon, we take a deeper look at some of the most important doctrines in the Christian faith. We’ll unpack the biblical meaning of justification, explore the rich language of atonement, and explain key theological concepts such as propitiation,...

What does it mean to be justified by faith? Is faith something we produce, or is it a gift from God? In this message from Romans 5:1–5, we explore the biblical doctrine of justification and the often-overlooked role of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Scripture teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, but that faith itself is God’s gracious gift. The Holy Spirit unites us to Christ, give...

What does true repentance really look like? In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit leads us from conviction to repentance—not through guilt or condemnation, but through God’s grace and love. Discover how repentance is an invitation to freedom, healing, and restored relationship with the Father. We also examine culturally accepted sins that often go unnoticed and consider what it truly mea...

Study of Acts 17 and Paul's sermon at Mars Hill.

What does it mean when Jesus says the Holy Spirit will “convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment” (John 16:8–11)? Is the Holy Spirit’s role simply to make us feel guilty, or is there something much deeper happening? In this message, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the convicting work of the Holy Spirit through the lens of John 16, showing that biblical conviction is ultimately abou...

Bible study of Acts 17 and the importance of Christian apologetics

What’s hardening your heart? Most of us assume the first step of following Jesus is faith. It’s not. Before faith comes a softened heart. In this week’s message, we explore one of the Holy Spirit’s first works in our lives: preparing our hearts to receive God’s grace. You’ll discover two surprising things that harden our hearts—and how the Holy Spirit points us to Jesus to restore trust, forgivene...

The Holy Spirit does not draw attention to himself but to Jesus Christ. Discover how the Spirit transforms believers into Christ’s image and reveals himself through a life of humble surrender and obedience.

Sermon on the sending nature of the Trinity

Pentecost celebrates the birthday of the Church and the Holy Spirit coming as fire and dove to make God’s home in the human heart.

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey and discover that the advance of the gospel brings both extraordinary breakthrough and intense opposition. From miracles in Lystra to persecution and stoning, this chapter reveals that faithful Christian mission often involves suffering, perseverance, and spiritual courage. Yet through every hardship, God continues strengthening...

In this Ascension Day message from Acts Acts 1:6–11, we explore why the ascension of Jesus is not a forgotten doctrine or a minor detail in the gospel story, but an essential truth at the heart of the Christian faith. The ascension declares that Jesus is not only risen—He reigns. Seated at the right hand of the Father, Christ now rules over all creation, intercedes for His people, pours out the Ho...

Join us as we dive into Acts 13, a pivotal chapter in the Book of Acts that marks the beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey and a major turning point in the spread of the gospel. In this study, we explore the church at Antioch, the calling and sending of Paul and Barnabas, the encounter with Elymas the magician, and Paul’s powerful sermon explaining how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Isra...

Discover how Colossians 3:1–11 calls believers to seek the things above, put off the old self, and be transformed into the image of Christ. In this message from the “Fully Alive” series, Pastor Matt Ayars explores how the goal of the Christian life is not merely experience, but true spiritual transformation through union with Jesus.

A biblical teaching on praying in tongues from 1 Corinthians 12 and 14, with clarity on interpretation, spiritual gifts, worship, and transformation.

Discover what it means to be rooted in Christ in Colossians 2:6–15—why Jesus is enough, and how to live fully alive in Him without adding anything else to the gospel.

In this powerful Bible study on Acts 12, we explore a chapter filled with tension, prayer, persecution, and divine intervention. As the early church faces intense opposition under King Herod, we see both the martyrdom of James and the miraculous deliverance of Peter—reminding us that God is at work even when circumstances seem uncertain. This passage invites us to wrestle with difficult questions:...

What does it really mean to be fully alive ? In this episode, we dive into Colossians 1:21–23 and uncover the heart of the gospel: reconciliation . Once we were alienated from God—separated, broken, and distant—but through Jesus, we’ve been brought near and made whole. As the Holy Spirit continues to move in fresh and unexpected ways, one thing must never change: we are called to be a people who a...

In Acts 11, the early church is confronted with something completely new—Gentiles receiving the gospel and the Holy Spirit. The question is unavoidable:  Is this really from God? In this Bible study, we explore how the apostles and leaders in Jerusalem responded to unexpected change. Instead of reacting with fear or blind acceptance, they carefully evaluated what was happening in light of Scriptur...

Explore Colossians 1:15–20 and discover the supremacy of Christ—why Jesus is fully God, head of the Church, and truly enough for salvation and new life.

In this message from  Epistle to the Colossians , Pastor Matt Ayars reminds us that Jesus—not us—is the head of the Church. Through powerful, real-life moments of ministry, this episode calls us to release control, trust the Holy Spirit, and follow wherever Jesus leads. When we’re weary or uncertain, we’re reminded: you can’t—but He can.

Easter wasn’t about Jesus coming back halfway alive. He walked out of the tomb completely whole—and He didn’t die so you could live halfway either. Too many of us are settling for “partially alive” Christianity… stuck in the same struggles, the same patterns, the same spiritual limp. But what if Jesus is actually enough? Enough to save you. Enough to change you. Enough to make you fully alive. Thi...

In Acts 10, everything changes. For the first time, the gospel breaks beyond its Jewish boundaries and is clearly extended to the Gentiles. Through the story of Cornelius and Peter, we see God dismantle long-standing barriers and reveal a powerful truth: He shows no partiality. In this Bible study, we walk through Acts 10 and explore: What Peter’s vision really means Why Cornelius’s story matters...

Good Friday sermon.