Recently I was reading “Scripture and the Life of God” by David Watson. It’s a short survey on some key questions surrounding the use of the Bible today. It’s especially helpful in emphasizing the way in which Scripture is given for the purpose of transformation and not merely information. One of the discussions that Dr. … Continue reading Divine inspiration and messy human authors: What if even the way we received the Bible points to Jesus?
Author: Matt Reynolds
Pray. Step. Trust. (Message on Joshua 3)
This is a message I delivered at the first "Come and See" night in Allen County, Ohio on August 27, 2017. It was a night for people in the Lima area to begin to see what God is doing through reviveOHIO in bringing the church together to offer the hope of Christ to the community. … Continue reading Pray. Step. Trust. (Message on Joshua 3)
Dropping Everything to Go
Here's a message I shared this past Sunday at New Life Christian Center in Celina, Ohio. I really got connected with their pastors and congregation when reviveOHIO came to Mercer County last December. I love how God uses this ministry to unite believers together from different streams but who love Jesus all the same. I … Continue reading Dropping Everything to Go
Love leads to…obedience
If you had to sum up the whole Bible in two sentences, what would you say? That’s sort of tough because there is so much in there. But that is sort of the question Jesus’ was asked by a religious guru in his day. In Matthew 22:34-40 an expert in religious law asks Jesus which … Continue reading Love leads to…obedience
“God Knows Your Name” – Easter Message from 4/16/17
Here's a link to my message from Easter morning at Grand Lake Church. It's a reflection on Luke 24:1-12 and one of the women who was the first to see Jesus' empty tomb. Be encouraged...God knows your name... http://www.grandlakechurch.org/sermons/2017/4/16/god-knows-your-name
God, the Grand Weaver
I've got to share a cool story from our time in Dallas, Texas for our Time to Revive Missionary Training. It was a reminder to me of how God weaves our life stories together in ways that only He can do. Anyone who has heard me share my story or talk about my passion for discipleship … Continue reading God, the Grand Weaver
“New in Christ” – Sermon from 3/12/17
My message from this morning on 2 Corinthians 5:17. A follow up to our series at Grand Lake Church on The Simple Gospel. http://www.grandlakechurch.org/sermons/2017/3/12/new-in-christ
The Journey Begins
One short plane ride from Celina, Ohio to Dallas, Texas somehow felt like a much bigger journey than the 1,000 or so miles it actually covered. Last week our journey toward missionary life began. In my last post I shared how my world has been flipped upside down. I didn't receive a new calling so much, … Continue reading The Journey Begins
My World Flipped Upside Down
The last few months have flipped my world upside down. Things will never be the same. Starting this past fall God began stirring something up inside me unlike anything I have ever experienced. Along with a couple other pastors from our church, in September I went to a conference in Tennessee that shook me up. It forced … Continue reading My World Flipped Upside Down
The Power of a Testimony
This morning in our 6:00am prayer time at Grand Lake Church I was reminded of the power of a testimony. There is something breathtaking to hear another Christian share the wonders of what God is doing. Then in my devotions shortly after (I am not holy enough to have devotions before our 6:00am prayer!) I … Continue reading The Power of a Testimony
