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
Author: Matt Reynolds
“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
I voted, now what? (The morning after…)
In this crazy election year, how should Christians approach the morning after? With Humility Humility is not just one of Jesus’ nice attributes. It’s at the core of his character. It’s fundamental to what we believe about the incarnation. (See Philippians 2) For followers of Jesus who want to live like him in any way, … Continue reading I voted, now what? (The morning after…)
“The Power of a Transformed Life” – Sermon from 10/16/16
A look at the ripple effects of Paul's transformation and what that means for the power of transformed lives today... Series: Acts: The Story Continues Scripture: Acts 9:1-19 http://www.grandlakechurch.org/sermons/2016/10/16/the-power-of-a-transformed-life
Beyond a Silver Bullet
I have had the growing conviction for several years that the church in America is plagued by an insatiable desire to find the next silver bullet. We yearn for that program, that curriculum, that "best practice," that younger leader, that leader with more maturity, that congregation that will finally be open to change, that perfect … Continue reading Beyond a Silver Bullet
