Matthew Everhard

Many Christians pray—but few truly strive in prayer. In Romans 15:30–33, the Apostle Paul makes one of the most urgent requests in the entire New Testament: “Strive together with me in your prayers to God.” This sermon explores what Paul meant, why prayer requires effort, and how half-hearted Christianity quietly drains spiritual vitality. This message unpacks: Why Paul pleads for prayer instead o...

In this video, I will make a prediction about how the PCA's study committee on Christian Nationalism will turn out. Of course, I can't see the future, but I think this is the direction that the study report will go.

Jonathan Edwards was a post-millennialist. This is a view that holds that Christianity will grow and flourish in the latter times and that it will eventually see great and startling success throughout the world. Here, I will give a chart that shows what Edwards believed, event by event, concerning the end times. We will look at his view of anti-christ, and the fall of Roman Catholicism, and Islam.

How Do You Know If You’re Called to Ministry? (Martin Lloyd-Jones on the Pastoral Call) Are You Called to Ministry? 5 Biblical Tests from Martin Lloyd-Jones 📄 Many Christians—especially young men—ask the same haunting question: “Am I called to ministry?” In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard walks through Martin Lloyd-Jones’ five biblical hallmarks of a true pastoral call, drawing from Preaching...

To be honest, I struggle with whether or not to cover these kinds of events that rock the church. They hurt a lot of people, and risk the spreading of gossip. I have no intention to do either of these things. But there are several reasons why I do make videos on some of these controversies, which I will share with you in this particular episode. Thanks for watching.

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 Are you thinking clearly—or has the modern world quietly catechized your mind? In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard exposes how media, universities, politics, and cultural pressure subtly brainwash Christians into adopting unbiblical worldviews. Drawing dir...

In this video, I will break down a mega-church sermon point by point. I will look at its structure and give it some analysis. Did the preacher adequately use the text? Was the sermon theologically accurate? Did the sermon apply the message to the congregation? How could it be improved?

The Geneva Bible is an amazing piece of church history. Besides being an incredible and accurate translation of Scripture, originally more popular than even the King James Bible, it is also one of the world's first true study Bibles. Let's dig into this amazing study tool from the history of Protestant Christianity!

In this video, we will consider the nature of revival. Specifically, we will consider how revival broke out in the 1735 revival that preceded the Great Awakening of 1740. We will look at several of the factors that impacted the beginning, middle, and end of the revivals as well as Jonathan Edwards's role in the awakening.

Is Anxiety a Sin? A Biblical & Pastoral Answer for Christians Do you struggle with anxiety and wonder, “Is this sinful?” You’re not alone—and Scripture gives us clarity, comfort, and hope. In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard addresses one of the most common and sensitive questions Christians ask: Is anxiety always a sin, or is there a biblical way to understand it? Drawing from Matthew 6 an...

In this video, we will consider whether or not the Lord Jesus Christ taught Calvinism. Now, obviously the term Calvinism came about because of the teachings of the sixteenth century Reformer, John Calvin. So it would be anachronistic to assume that Jesus taught "Calvinism" by that nickname. But the question stands: Did the Lord Jesus Christ teach the doctrines commonly associated with wh...

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/49FjBA8In this video, we cover the disgusting disruption of holy worship in a SBC church in St. Paul, MN on the Lord's Day over the weekend. Pastor Jonathan Parnel did a marvelous job handling the chaos, even as former CNN anchor Don Lemon served the dual role of...

What should drive a Christian’s life and ministry? In Romans 15:14–21, the Apostle Paul opens his heart and reveals what this sermon calls “holy ambition.” Using the analogy of spiritual triage, this message explains how Paul prioritized gospel ministry, why he focused on unreached places, and what that means for Christians today. This sermon explores Paul’s message (the Gospel) and his method (mi...

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Get it here - https://amzn.to/3K5o6JV Journals Mentioned: https://amzn.to/47KhUi0 Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf (Independent Reformed Media). Buy it here: https://amzn.to/40iOXHR Study Guide for Worshiptainment: https://amzn.to/41YA5zo In this episode, we are going to take a look at prayer journals and how to...

In this video, I am going to have a look at what happens when churches get goofy! This is going to be painful to watch, but here goes!

You have a hole in your heart — and everyone feels it. Across cultures, personalities, politics, and beliefs, human beings share the same deep longings: joy, peace, and hope. The question isn’t whether we want them — it’s where we’re trying to find them. In this message from Romans 15:8–13, we explore Paul’s powerful closing vision for humanity and the church: that Christ is the fulfillment of our...

In this video, I will discuss all the reasons why being a pastor is the best job in the world -- at least for me! Too many men sleep on this amazing calling and delightful vocation. Trust me guys, being a pastor is a great life!

🚨 Breaking Christian Scandal: Philip Yancey Confesses 8-Year Affair Another prominent Christian figure has fallen—and this one raises hard questions the church can’t afford to ignore. In this video, I examine the breaking report from Christianity Today that bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey has confessed to an eight-year adulterous relationship and withdrawn from public life. But this is...

In this video, we will consider why our churches should be led by a plurality of elders. Not only does the Bible teach it, but there are several reasons why this is good and wise.

In this video, I give some sage advice to young men. Take it from me as a 50 year old dude, there are some things you can do to get your life in good order.

In this episode, we will be looking at Solomon Stoddard, a towering Puritan figure in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jonathan Edwards' own grandfather. He was an amazing theologian and a fantastic preacher, though he obviously had several outstanding faults too. What an interesting life and figure in American Christianity!

In this video, we will look at all the possible ways that you can memorize scripture better this year. It's super important that we do it, but we often feel that we aren't good at memorizing God's Word. You are probably better at it than you think!

In this sermon, we will consider how the birth narrative of Luke 2:1-14 destroys the ancient heresy of docetism, the idea that Jesus only appeared to be human.

In this video, we will consider some of the very best SHORT books available! There are some really great ones under 100 pages that you should consider!

Struggling with dry daily devotions? You're not alone—even longtime Bible readers have seasons where quiet time feels routine or uninspiring. In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard shares 12 practical ways to supercharge your Bible reading routine and reignite your passion for God's Word. Discover simple changes that bring fresh depth and vibrancy to your devotional life, including: Taking...