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Posts with the tag “matt-mcclay”

Follow Me
March 1st, 2021
by Matt McClayIt would have been impossible for Simon and his brother Andrew to fully understand the implications of the brief invitation Jesus extended to them while they were fishing on the Sea of G...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Dec. 28
December 28th, 2020
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by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Dec. 19
December 19th, 2020
Matthew 1:1-17 (ESV)1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah an...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Dec. 12
December 12th, 2020
John 1:14 (ESV)And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Dec. 7
December 7th, 2020
John 1:14 (ESV)And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Dec. 1
December 1st, 2020
John 1:14 (ESV)And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Nov. 21
November 21st, 2020
1 Peter 3:13-17 (ESV)13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be tr...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Nov. 14
November 14th, 2020
1 Peter 3:10-12 (ESV)10 For“Whoever desires to love life    and see good days,let him keep his tongue from evil    and his lips from speaking deceit;11 let him turn away from evil and do good;    let ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Nov. 9
November 9th, 2020
1 Peter 3:8 (ESV)Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.......  Read More
by Matt Waller
The Essential Church
November 1st, 2020
by Matt McClayIf our eyes look a little tired when we wave to you during your exit of the church building on Sundays, the culprit for our fatigue is likely the fact that, as a staff, it is more challe...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Oct. 30
October 30th, 2020
1 Peter 3:1-7 (ESV)1 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your res...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Oct. 22
October 22nd, 2020
1 Peter 2:18-25 (ESV)18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endure...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Oct. 17
October 17th, 2020
1 Peter 2:13-17 (ESV)13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Oct. 12
October 12th, 2020
1 Peter 2:10-11 (ESV)11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2020
1 Peter 2:9-12 (ESV)9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into h...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Sept. 25
September 25th, 2020
Genesis 12:1-3 (ESV)1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will b...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Sept. 19
September 19th, 2020
1 Peter 2:4-5 (ESV)4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Sept. 10
September 10th, 2020
1 Peter 1:22-1 Peter 2:1 (ESV)22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for Sept. 7
September 7th, 2020
1 Peter 1:15-21 (ESV)15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judg...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for August 28
August 28th, 2020
1 Peter 1:15 (ESV)15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for August 20
August 20th, 2020
1 Peter 1:14-15 (ESV)14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for August 15
August 15th, 2020
1 Peter 1:13 (ESV)Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for August 12
August 12th, 2020
1 Peter 1:10-12 (ESV)10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Chri...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for July 29
July 29th, 2020
Colossians 3:1-14 (ESV)1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on t...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for July 25
July 25th, 2020
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (ESV)4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words th...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for July 18
July 18th, 2020
1 Peter 1:3-9 (ESV)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ f...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for July 7
July 7th, 2020
Matthew 22:15-22 (ESV)15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for June 27
June 27th, 2020
Galatians 5:13-15 (ESV)13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for June 18
June 18th, 2020
Matthew 9:35-38 (ESV)35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for June 11
June 11th, 2020
Ephesians 2:1-3 (ESV)1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for May 26
May 26th, 2020
Psalm 62:1My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. ......  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for May 22
May 22nd, 2020
Ephesians 5:15-18 (ESV)15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand wha...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for May 12
May 12th, 2020
2 Corinthians 11:24-28 (ESV)24 Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked; a nigh...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for May 5
May 5th, 2020
Acts 2:1-4, 37-38, 42 (ESV)1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire ...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for April 29
April 29th, 2020
Psalm 3 (NIV)1 Lord, how many are my foes!    How many rise up against me!2 Many are saying of me,    “God will not deliver him.”3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me,    my glory, the One who lifts...  Read More
by Matt Waller
Today's Message for April 21
April 21st, 2020
Joshua 1:6-9 (ESV)6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do ...  Read More
by Matt Waller

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Shaped By Community: Spiritual GrowthHopeRooted - Week 2Update from the Humphrey Family (New Zealand)Update from Treasa Fox (Arizona)Rooted - Week 3Update from the Stipp Family (Spain)Rooted - Week 4Update from the Drake Family (Togo)Rooted - Week 5Rooted - Week 6
 February
Speaking the Truth in LoveA Love That Says There is Therefore Now No CondemnationUpdate from Wendy Hinzman (France)Rooted - Week 7Update from Megan Kuhn (Spain)Update from the Windler Family (Paraguay)Update from the Wall Family (Utah)Update from the Wilson Family (England)Rooted - Weeks 8-9Update from the Pauley Family (Canada)Update from the Pauley Family (Canada)Update from the Hoy Family (Senegal)
 March
Update from the Sykes Family (D.R.)Follow MeRooted - Week 10Update from the F. FamilyUpdate from the Alderman Family (Togo)Update from the W. FamilyRooted - Week 11Update from the Getenah Family (Zambia)Rooted - Week 12Rooted - Week 13Rooted - Week 14
 April
Extending the Love and Forgiveness of JesusRooted - Week 15
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Today's Message for Sept. 1The Greater RiskThe Shepherd's VoiceToday's Message for Sept. 2Today's Message for Sept. 3Today's Message for Sept. 4Today's Message for Sept. 5Today's Message for Sept. 7Today's Message for Sept. 8Today's Message for Sept. 9Today's Message for Sept. 10Today's Message for Sept. 11Today's Message for Sept. 12Today's Message for Sept. 14Today's Message for Sept. 15Update from Diana Ferrell (Uganda)Today's Message for Sept. 16Today's Message for Sept. 17Today's Message for Sept. 18Today's Message for Sept. 19Today's Message for Sept. 21Today's Message for Sept. 22Today's Message for Sept. 23Today's Message for Sept. 24Today's Message for Sept. 25Today's Message for Sept. 26Today's Message for Sept. 28Today's Message for Sept. 29Today's Message for Sept. 30
 October
Today's Message for Oct. 1Labor is Not in VainToday's Message for Oct. 2Today's Message for Oct. 3Today's Message for Oct. 5Today's Message for Oct. 6Today's Message for Oct. 7Today's Message for Oct. 8Today's Message for Oct. 9Today's Message for Oct. 10Today's Message for Oct. 12Today's Message for Oct. 13Today's Message for Oct. 14Today's Message for Oct. 15Update from Anthony Goddard (Brazil)Today's Message for Oct. 16Today's Message for Oct. 17Today's Message for Oct. 19Today's Message for Oct. 20Today's Message for Oct. 21Update from the Dryden Family (Haiti)Today's Message for Oct. 22Today's Message for Oct. 23Today's Message for Oct. 24Today's Message for Oct. 26Today's Message for Oct. 27Today's Message for Oct. 28Today's Message for Oct. 29Today's Message for Oct. 30Today's Message for Oct. 31
 November
Update from the Bonikowsky Family (Spain)The Essential ChurchToday's Message for Nov. 2Today's Message for Nov. 3Today's Message for Nov. 4Today's Message for Nov. 5Today's Message for Nov. 6Today's Message for Nov. 7Today's Message for Nov. 9Today's Message for Nov. 10Today's Message for Nov. 11Today's Message for Nov. 12Update from the Wall Family (Utah)Today's Message for Nov. 13Today's Message for Nov. 14Today's Message for Nov. 16Today's Message for Nov. 17Today's Message for Nov. 18Today's Message for Nov. 19Today's Message for Nov. 20Today's Message for Nov. 21Today's Message for Nov. 23Today's Message for Nov. 24Today's Message for Nov. 25Today's Message for Nov. 27Today's Message for Nov. 28Today's Message for Nov. 30
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