Matt Ayars Podcast

Advent sermon on John 3:16–17 proclaiming God’s repeated message, “I love you,” and inviting us to look to Jesus, trust His saving love, and live as people formed by what’s worth repeating.

In this message from the Gospel of Luke, we explore the meaning of new birth, faith, and joy through the stories of Mary, Zechariah, and the promise of regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Drawing connections between Advent, Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, and the church’s celebration of baptism, this sermon reflects on what it truly means to be “born again.” At the heart of the message is Mary’s...

In this Advent study, we pause our Isaiah series to dig into one of the most central and world-changing doctrines of the Christian faith: the incarnation. What does it mean to say Jesus is fully God and fully human—and why does it matter for salvation? We walk through the meaning of “incarnation” (God taking on flesh), the biblical foundations for Christ’s full divinity and true humanity (John 1,...

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An advent sermon on why the good news of Jesus' birth was first proclaimed to shepherds.

An advent sermon on why the good news of Jesus' birth was first proclaimed to shepherds.

Bible study on Isaiah 40.

In this sermon from Matthew 2, Pastor Matt explores how the star that guided the wise men reveals a powerful truth: God wants to be near to us, and nothing can stop Him. This message invites us to look both backward to Christ’s first coming and forward to His return, discovering how hope reshapes the way we live right now. You’ll hear: Why hope changes human behavior What the star teaches us about...

A Christ the King message from Isaiah 65 on new creation, letting go of past wounds, trusting Jesus to carry what we can’t, and living with joy instead of anger. A hopeful Thanksgiving-week sermon about healing, redemption, and God’s promise to make all things new.

This study considers the role of suffering in the life of the believer.

When we think about the cross, most of us picture Jesus taking on the penalty of our sin so we don’t have to—our guilt wiped away, the debt paid in full. That’s gloriously true. But in Isaiah 52–53, we see something even deeper: Jesus doesn’t just carry the penalty of sin, he enters into the consequences of sin—our shame, humiliation, betrayal, estrangement, and relational wreckage—and absorbs it...

In this session, we lay the groundwork for studying the book of Isaiah by asking a crucial question: what is a prophet, and what kind of book are we reading when we open Isaiah? After a brief opening prayer, we step back and look at how the Old Testament is structured in our English Bibles (Law, Historical Books, Wisdom/Poetry, and Prophets) and then compare that with the three-part structure of t...

A sermon on Isaiah 9:2–8.

Week 1 of Isaiah Bible Study at Wellspring Church

A sermon on Isaiah 6, the holiness of God, and the hope for change.

A few days ago, I returned from a remarkable two-week trip to West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) in Lagos, Nigeria. I went at the invitation of Dr. Gary Maxey, the seminary’s founder and longtime faculty member. It was one of the most meaningful ministry experiences I’ve ever had—an opportunity to teach, consult, and learn alongside passionate Christian leaders serving on the frontlines of go...

True joy isn’t found in pride, comfort, or control—it’s found in humility. In this message from Philippians 2:1–11, Pastor Matt Ayars unpacks how humility is the key to restoring joy in our lives. Joy flows from reconciled relationships, and reconciliation requires humility. Joy grows as we serve others, and service demands humility. Joy deepens as we obey God’s call, and obedience, too, begins wi...

Revelation 22 brings the story of Scripture to its breathtaking conclusion—the curse is lifted, the river of life flows freely, and God’s people dwell forever in His presence. In this Bible study, we explore John’s final vision of the new creation, the return of Jesus, and the invitation to “come.” You’ll see how the end of the Bible echoes the beginning, completing God’s plan to restore what was...

Hungry people don’t always know they’re hungry—until they catch a whiff. In this message, Pastor Matt shows how the Spirit is stirring a hunger for Jesus in our culture and how the church must steward the gospel well. We unpack what that looks like: knowing the gospel clearly, living it with integrity, sharing it wisely, guarding it from distortion, and investing it in people. Just like the aroma...

A quick recap of revelation

We live in a world of endless hurry—overflowing calendars, constant distractions, and an addiction to busyness. Yet the irony is clear: despite more time-saving devices than ever before, we feel like we have less time. In this message, Pastor Matt Ayars explores what it means to give our time back to God, to set healthy boundaries, and to resist the storm of boundaryless chaos. Drawing from Haitia...

In this episode, we step into Revelation 21, one of the most breathtaking chapters in all of Scripture. This Bible study recording unpacks John’s vision of the new heaven and new earth, the holy city descending like a bride, and God’s promise to wipe away every tear. We explore the hope of new creation, the end of death and pain, and what it means that God will dwell with his people forever. Along...

In this message from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means to be a cheerful giver and why our approach to money reveals the true condition of our hearts. While Jesus didn’t talk about money more than any other subject, he did speak about it often—because money is never just about money. How we think about, spend, and manage our resources points to where our trust lies and what we...

One week after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, we pause to reflect on what this moment reveals about the spiritual, cultural, and political climate in America. In this episode, we discuss how the church is responding, where it must exercise discernment, and how believers can remain rooted in the gospel amid turmoil and polarization. This conversation wrestles with grief, division, and...

In this episode, we dive into Revelation 20 and explore the much-debated “millennial reign of Christ.” What does John mean by a thousand years? Is it literal or symbolic? We’ll walk through the three major interpretations—premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism—highlighting the strengths and challenges of each view. While Christians have long disagreed on the details, we’ll emphasi...