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At Sandals Church, our vision is to be real with ourselves, God and others. This channel features sermons and teaching from Pastor Matt Brown and other members of the Sandals Church preaching team. You can find sermon notes, videos and more content at http://sandalschurch.com/watch
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Ever feel like you’re working way too hard to be "the best" at everything? Most of us are exhausted from trying to keep up an image, but Jesus has a totally different (and much more relaxing) way to live.In this part of our Gospel of Matthew series, we’re talking about the "Good Person" trap. Even the best people struggle with pride. It’s the thing that secretly messes up our marriages, our parenting, and our peace of mind. Jesus points us to a surprising teacher on how to be "great": a child. Turns out, the secret to a better life isn't more ego. It's more humility.
Family tension, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion, broken relationships — the weight can feel overwhelming. In this message, Pastor Fredo Ramos explores why powerlessness shows up so strongly this time of year and what to do when our usual fixes stop working.This talk invites us to rethink strength, faith, and control. It’s not about trying harder or pretending everything is fine. It’s about discovering a deeper kind of trust — one that meets us right in the middle of our real lives, not just our mountaintop moments.If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward when things feel impossible, this message is for you.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
We’re all making decisions based on what feels safe or worthwhile. But what if the biggest risk isn’t out there somewhere… what if it’s staying the same?In this message, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown shares honest, funny, and deeply relatable stories—from awkward gym encounters to facing fears in everyday life—to explore a bigger question: Is the life you’re holding onto actually holding you back? Through a look at one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings, you’ll discover why real change often requires letting go, rethinking old assumptions, and seeing yourself with new clarity.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
Sometimes the things we try hardest to avoid are the very things that could change us most.In this talk, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown shares a powerful perspective on what it means to face the darkness in your life—fear, pain, or doubt—and discover that growth often begins where comfort ends. If you’ve ever wondered how to find meaning when life feels messy or uncertain, this message will help you see that light isn’t the absence of darkness—it’s what pushes through it.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
We all look for signs—something to confirm we’re on the right path or to prove that things will work out. But what if the signs we’re searching for are distracting us from what’s already right in front of us? In this message, Pastor Claude Hickman explores what it means to stop chasing external proof and start trusting what’s true. Through stories from Jesus’ life and real-world insight, discover how clarity comes not from constant signs or miracles, but from learning to listen to what really matters.If you’ve ever felt like you need a “sign” before you move forward, this talk will help you see that the truth might already be clear—you just need to stop looking everywhere else for it.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
What do you do when life goes quiet—when the help you’re begging for never seems to come?In this message, Pastor Matt Brown explores one of the most surprising and emotional encounters in Jesus’ life: a desperate mother who refuses to give up. Her story reveals what persistence, courage, and hope look like when everything feels stacked against you.If you’ve ever felt unheard, overlooked, or unworthy of help, this talk offers a fresh reminder that silence doesn’t mean abandonment—and that sometimes, faith looks like refusing to walk away.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
We spend so much of life trying to appear put-together—polished online, confident in public, “fine” when people ask how we’re doing. But what happens when the persona we project no longer matches who we really are?In this message, Pastor Justin McVey unpacks why so many of us feel disconnected from ourselves and exhausted by trying to be someone we think others will approve of. Through honest stories, humor, and a surprising look at an ancient debate over hand-washing, he explores how authenticity, integrity, and owning what’s really going on inside can change the way we show up in the world.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
What if the very thing you’re trying to avoid is the thing that could change you the most?In this message, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown talks about how life’s storms — the setbacks, fears, and moments that feel out of control — often hold the key to growth. Through one of the most famous stories ever told, we see what it means to find courage when you’re scared, strength when you’re sinking, and peace when everything feels uncertain.If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in life’s chaos, this message will help you see that you’re not alone — and that what looks like the end might actually be the beginning of something new.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
What if you already have what you’ve been praying for?In this message, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown shares powerful moments and stories that challenge how we see scarcity, purpose, and gratitude. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, it’s easy to think we’re missing something — time, money, clarity, peace. But what if what you already have is exactly what you need?Through real stories of compassion, pain, and unexpected provision, this talk explores how perspective can turn “not enough” into abundance, and how giving, trust, and gratitude can change everything about how we live.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
We love stories that tie up neatly — the music swells, the hero wins, the credits roll. But life doesn’t always play out like that. Sometimes things break, people disappoint, and endings don’t come with closure.In this message, Pastor Fredo Ramos explores one of the most unsettling stories in history — a story full of regret, compromise, and pain. Through the lives of Herod, John the Baptist, and those left grieving, we discover uncomfortable but hopeful truths about our choices, our conscience, and what to do when the story doesn’t resolve the way we hoped.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
Most of us spend our lives trying to stay in control — of our plans, emotions, and outcomes. But what if the key to a stronger, more centered life isn’t control… it’s surrender?In this week’s talk, Melody Workman challenges the idea that winning always means getting your way. Through real-life wisdom and timeless principles, she shows how releasing control can create clarity, purpose, and a deeper sense of peace.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
If you're looking to spend a few minutes alone with God, let this guided reflection help ease you into the presence of the Lord.
What if the small, unnoticed things in your life are actually the most powerful? In this message, Pastor Fredo Ramos explores how big change often starts in the smallest ways—like a mustard seed that eventually grows into a tree. Using stories, analogies, and even Pixar’s Up, you’ll discover why the little choices, daily habits, and seemingly insignificant moments may matter more than you think. If you’ve ever wondered where meaning and growth really come from, this message might just shift how you see your own life.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!
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Will the Enneagram series be posted on here?
Absolutely love every message I hear from Pastor Matt! This message answered some questions for and brought up new questions. God is stirring up stuff in me through this podcast!