The Altar Fellowship

Standing at the threshold of a new year, we're invited to examine the truth that the way we handle God's past blessings can either position us for future miracles or keep them at arm's length. Support the show

The profound mystery of Christmas is the most scandalous truth in human history: God became flesh. Support the show

We are called not just to follow Jesus, but to die with Him with Galatians 2:20 as our roadmap—'I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.' We're challenged to move beyond being consumers of faith to becoming contributors, shifting from receiving sermons to actually living and sharing the gospel ourselves.  Support the show

Jacob Coyne shares the truth that hidden sin always becomes public defeat. Drawing from the story of Achan in Joshua 7, we are challenged to examine what we've buried beneath the surface of our spiritual lives.  Support the show

Pastor Jon Back confronts us with a challenging question: are we seeking the benefits of belonging to God's house without carrying the responsibility that comes with it? Support the show

Pastor Mattie uncovers and unpacks revelation around the establishment and calling of Peter as a prophetic identity to the life of all believers.  Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: spiritual immaturity is easy to hide in a large church community, but it comes at a devastating cost to our families, marriages, and witness to the world. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery marks The Altar Fellowship’s sixth anniversary with a powerful look at Jacob’s story and the biblical call to build altars. Discover how covenant, consecration, and commemoration shape our lives as we learn to meet God in the sacred places we establish for Him. Support the show

We spend too much time trying to empty ourselves and we miss the purpose:that we were made to be FULL of God’s Spirit!! We were not created to be empty and alone. We were created to be FULL and to FILL. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery unpacks Isaiah’s encounter with God’s holiness, urging us to embrace divine interruptions, see His glory in everyday life, and willingly step into His service rather than waiting for your calling. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery explores the concept of God's invitation to participate in His work and the danger of being too busy with good things to respond to His call. Support the show

Our brother and friend, Pastor Parker Thomaston, explores the transformative power of God's love and how it shapes our identity and relationships; challenging us with the reality that our character, shaped by the love of Jesus, matters more than our competency or achievements. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery sounds the alarm for our need for strong, courageous pastoral leadership in the face of cultural challenges. Contrasting true shepherds who protect their flock with "hirelings" who flee from difficulty, Pastor Mattie urges the importance of speaking truth and confronting deception in society. Support the show

Exposing the Cult of Performative Compassion. In a world that feels increasingly divided, Pastor Mattie Montgomery calls us to examine our faith and how it intersects with the issues of our time. He challenges us to discern the difference between true, Christ-centered compassion and the cult of performative compassion. We’re urged to stand firm in our convictions, rooted in Scripture, rather than...

Pastor Mattie Montgomery invites us to examine our own faith journey, and calls us to nurture the faith we have. No matter how small, trusting that God can use faith to accomplish great things in and through us. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery continues his series looking at the powerful first message by the Apostle Peter and how we should respond to the Gospel.  Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery continues his exploration of Peter's message on the day of Pentecost, emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus as both fully God and fully man, and how God's sovereignty doesn't negate individual responsibility.  Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as demonstrated on the day of Pentecost and emphasizes the simplicity of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We discover how the early disciples, particularly Peter, were emboldened by the Spirit to proclaim the gospel fearlessly.  Support the show

The gospel isn't just a one-time experience - it's the foundation of our daily lives. Pastor Mattie Montgomery challenges us to not only believe the gospel, but to apply it, remember it, and preach it. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery reminds us that the gospel is not about trying harder, but about being forgiven and transformed. Through Jesus, we can be 'born again', receiving a new heart and spirit This transformation isn't about self-improvement, but about God changing our very nature. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery explores the concept of service as a sacrament, emphasizing Jesus' example of washing His disciples' feet at the Last Supper. We contrast Jesus' ultimate authority with His profound humility, challenging believers to embrace true humility in their relationships and service to others. Support the show

 What if the most detrimental thing in your life, isn’t what happened to you, but what you’re still holding onto? Support the show

Before communion or baptism, there’s something even more foundational—fellowship. Pastor Mattie Montgomery unpacks five keys to building strong, life-giving friendships and explore how God uses the people in our lives to shape us, stretch us, and grow us. If you’ve ever wondered why community matters so much, this one’s for you. Support the show

Pastor Mattie Montgomery explores the profound reality of how covenant friendship draws the heart of God and becomes the channel for His grace. Church isn't the goal; it's the catalyst. True fellowship is where we belong, grow, and become the people God blesses with His glory. Support the show

Sowing and reaping is a spiritual truth—but grace is a kingdom reality. Pastor Mattie Montgomery explores how the gospel invites us to reap what Christ has sown, not what we have earned. It’s not about our righteousness, but His. Support the show