Matthew Everhard

In this video, we are going to be looking at the various sermons that Jonathan Edwards preached on the occasion of another minister's ordination or installation services. Edwards had a number of important relationships with younger men and other ministers and preached various times at their ordination. Here we will survey the major themes in these sermons.

How to Interpret the Bible Correctly: 10 Rules for Faithful Biblical Interpretation What’s the difference between orthodoxy and heresy? According to historic Christianity, it often comes down to how the Bible is interpreted. In this teaching, Pastor Dr. Matthew Everhard lays out 10 essential rules for biblical interpretation (hermeneutics) that help Christians read Scripture faithfully, avoid comm...

Genesis 1:3–5 | The Creation of Light | Six Days of Creation Explained In Genesis 1:3–5 , God speaks the very first words recorded in Scripture: “Let there be light.” Instantly the darkness is pierced as light bursts into existence by the sovereign command of the Creator. In this verse-by-verse exposition, Dr. Matthew Everhard explores the creation of light on the first day , examining the power o...

Description: Four Translations that I Trust and Three that I Avoid Practically everything I do depends on a faithful Bible translation. Whether I’m preaching, teaching, writing, or leading family devotions, I need a translation that is accurate to the original Hebrew and Greek. In this video, I share: • Four Bible translations I trust • Three I personally avoid • My criteria for evaluating transla...

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 📖 DESCRIPTION: Why are so many pastors afraid to preach boldly? In this video, I address one of the greatest crises in the modern church: cowardly preaching. Too many sermons avoid sin, repentance, hell, politics, doctrinal error, and cultural corruption. In...

Today we are going to put the ESV Veritas Bible to the test! Let's take it everywhere for 30 days and see how it holds up. Is it worth the cost? Does it perform well under stress? We will use it to preach, teach, lecture, and visit and tier-chart it to see how well it performs in every category!

We begin a major new expository preaching series on Genesis 1–11: The Proto-History of the World. In this opening sermon on Genesis 1:1–2, we explore the most foundational statement in the entire Bible: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” In just two verses, Scripture introduces the origin of time, matter, energy, personality, and the entire universe. This message explains h...

Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 Bold as a Lion in Audible: https://amzn.to/4ayHwQs Spotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/69gAA8cF2jXmVHJ40LC8Ee?si=PI91IKK1Q9G3zrpgO1MUUA RPTS Evangelism Class Registration: https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_c...

In this video, we will consider a true SUPER-POWER! Namely, what happens if you read just ten pages per day. It doesn't seem like much, but this simple habit will allow you to read through incredible works and classic books slowly but surely. Let's think about what this might look like for you...

Are you struggling to find a faithful, Bible-believing church? Choosing a church can feel overwhelming—especially when doctrine, worship style, leadership, and culture all matter. In this video, I give you a practical, honest, and slightly fun “Church Scorecard” to help you evaluate any church you visit without relying only on gut feelings. We start with 100 points and walk through clear positives...

Do you feel weak—physically, spiritually, mentally? In this powerful exposition of Romans 16:25–27 , Dr. Matthew Everhard closes Paul’s greatest epistle by showing how God makes weak believers strong. From Romans 1:16 (“the power of God for salvation”) to Romans 5:6 (“while we were still weak”) to this final doxology—“Now to Him who is able to strengthen you”—the whole letter sweeps from power, do...

How Do You Forgive Someone Who Truly Hurt You? Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands in the Christian life—especially when the wounds are deep, personal, and undeserved. In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard walks through a clear, biblical, step-by-step guide to forgiveness, grounded in Scripture and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is not shallow advice or emotional denial. Bibl...

Is the Book of Romans Calvinistic? In this Sunday School lecture, we review the entire structure of Paul’s epistle to the Romans — from total depravity in Romans 1–3 to predestination in Romans 8–9 and the perseverance of the saints. We explore:• Why exegesis must precede systematics• Whether Calvin imposed theology onto Paul• The five points of Calvinism (TULIP)• Total depravity in Romans 1–3• Ju...

In this video, I will be exploring Jonathan Edwards's many connections with Presbyterians and Presbyterianism. Not to give it away to easy, but Edwards was very close to being Presby, just fell just shy of that. Here in this video, I will give you all the reasons why we can still consider JE our own.

In this video, I announce my upcoming debate with Rev. Jeffrey Choi on the topic of female deacons. We will debate Overture 37 of the upcoming PCA General Assembly on April 23rd, on the Your Calvinist YouTube Channel with Keith Foskey. Choi will take the position that women can be ordained, and I will defend the traditional view that they ought not to be.

Is your devotional life growing cold—even though you’re still reading the Bible? If you’ve been walking with Christ for years, this video is for you. Many faithful Christians experience seasons where their Bible reading and prayer feel dry, stale, or routine. In this video, I want to reassure you: don’t panic—and don’t quit. Instead, you may need to change the way you’re engaging Scripture so the...

How to Do Christian Devotions (Bible + Prayer = Quiet Time) Do you struggle with knowing how to do daily Christian devotions or staying consistent with your quiet time? In this video, I walk through a simple, biblical, and practical framework for Christian devotions that anyone can follow—whether you’re a brand-new believer or a seasoned Christian who wants more structure. We’ll cover the foundati...

🔥 Is the PCA Considering Ordaining Women as Deacons? A Biblical Response to Overture 37In this video, I will explain the overture written by Pacific Presbytery to be considered at the 2026 General Assembly of the PCA. Here, our brothers unwisely and hastily propose a change to begin ordaining female deacons in the PCA. I do not believe that this overture has much chance to pass, but it does mark...

Greet All the Saints – Romans 16:1–16 | Who Are the Real Saints? What comes to mind when you picture a “saint”? A robed figure with a halo? A stained-glass icon? A gaunt mystic frozen in time? In this expositional sermon on Romans 16:1–16, we challenge the 2D image of sainthood shaped by centuries of art and tradition—and rediscover the real saints described by the Apostle Paul: ordinary believers...

In this video, I am going to take a look at Jonathan Edwards's unfinished masterpiece, the History of the Work of Redemption. We have this work through his sermon series of the same name, but sadly, JE did not finish editing this magnum opus which probably would have been his greatest contribution to theology, history, and Biblical commentary. Let me introduce you to this wonderful series of s...

In this video, I will give advice to myself when I was 21. Of course, looking back with 20-20 vision is a luxury that we have when we are older, and unfortunately no one can go back in time. That being said, here is the advice that I would have given myself if I had the opportunity to counsel the younger version of me.

Ephesians 6:10–20 | The Armor of God & the Reality of Spiritual Warfare 50th Anniversary Sermon | Gospel Fellowship PCA Dr. Matthew V. Everhard (MVE) | February 8, 2026 What does it mean to live as a Christian in a world that is not neutral—but hostile to the gospel? In this powerful 50th Anniversary sermon, Dr. Matthew V. Everhard preaches from Ephesians 6:10–20, calling the church to recogni...

In this video, I will review the four-volume systematic theology of Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley entitled "Reformed Systematic Theology." I think this is an excellent set, and one that I will consult for years to come! Grab it here: https://amzn.to/4kraoik

BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 BOOK: King of Kings by James Baird - https://amzn.to/3M1W6Yo BOOK: Messiah the Prince by William Symington - https://amzn.to/4aoiMvm Video Description: In this video, I ask a series of questions about "Christian Nationalism." This term is particularly d...

In this video, I will make a short argument for why Christians should be reading the Iliad by Homer. One of the great works of the ancient world. It is a thrilling book with a great plot -- but is it worth the time and energy for Christians to read?