Matthew Everhard

In this video, I am going to take a look at Jonathan Edwards's unfinished masterpiece, the History of the Work of Redemption. We have this work through his sermon series of the same name, but sadly, JE did not finish editing this magnum opus which probably would have been his greatest contribution to theology, history, and Biblical commentary. Let me introduce you to this wonderful series of sermons which Edwards had great plans for! Sadly, he died before he could finish it.

In this video, I will give advice to myself when I was 21. Of course, looking back with 20-20 vision is a luxury that we have when we are older, and unfortunately no one can go back in time. That being said, here is the advice that I would have given myself if I had the opportunity to counsel the younger version of me.

Ephesians 6:10–20 | The Armor of God & the Reality of Spiritual Warfare50th Anniversary Sermon | Gospel Fellowship PCADr. Matthew V. Everhard (MVE) | February 8, 2026What does it mean to live as a Christian in a world that is not neutral—but hostile to the gospel?In this powerful 50th Anniversary sermon, Dr. Matthew V. Everhard preaches from Ephesians 6:10–20, calling the church to recognize the reality of spiritual warfare and to take up the whole armor of God. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and the founding convictions of Gospel Fellowship PCA, this message reminds believers that the Christian life is not a spectator sport—it is a battle for truth, holiness, and faithfulness.Paul’s words to the Ephesian church are as urgent today as ever. Christians are not at war with “flesh and blood,” but with spiritual forces of darkness, false ideologies, deception, and demonic opposition. This sermon explores Satan’s ancient strategies, the cost of faithfulness, and God’s gracious provision of divine armor:The belt of truthThe breastplate of righteousnessThe gospel of peaceThe shield of faithThe helmet of salvationThe sword of the Spirit—the Word of GodPreached on the occasion of Gospel Fellowship PCA’s 50th Anniversary, this message also honors the courage of the church’s founders, who stood firm against false teaching and cultural compromise—and challenges the present generation to do the same.This is not their day. This is our day.If you are seeking faithful, Reformed, Scripture-centered preaching that takes spiritual warfare seriously and calls Christians to stand boldly for Christ, this sermon is for you.👉 Subscribe / Follow for more expository preaching, Reformed theology, and Christ-centered teaching👉 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement to stand firm👉 Listen weekly for sermons from Gospel Fellowship PCAScripture: Ephesians 6:10–20Tradition: Reformed / Presbyterian (PCA)Theme: Spiritual Warfare, The Armor of God, Faithfulness, Courage, the Church in Conflict

In this video, I will review the four-volume systematic theology of Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley entitled "Reformed Systematic Theology." I think this is an excellent set, and one that I will consult for years to come! Grab it here: https://amzn.to/4kraoik

BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8BOOK: King of Kings by James Baird - https://amzn.to/3M1W6YoBOOK: Messiah the Prince by William Symington - https://amzn.to/4aoiMvmVideo Description: In this video, I ask a series of questions about "Christian Nationalism." This term is particularly difficult because it is slanderous to some and misunderstood by others. Yet Christians have had very nuanced opinions about Christianity and civil government over the years, and you should study this topic theologically. How Christian Nationalist are you — really?Before you accept or reject the label, take this honest quiz designed to clarify what people actually mean when they talk about Christian Nationalism.In this video, I walk you through 10 carefully worded questions touching on:Christianity and the public goodThe role of Scripture in civil governmentThe magistrate’s responsibility toward the ChurchBiblical justice, national identity, and patriotismPsalms 2 & 110 and Christ’s kingship over the nations👉 Score yourself honestly and see where you land on the spectrum — from secularism to Christian government.This quiz is not about clickbait outrage or shallow talking points. It’s meant to:✔ bring clarity✔ challenge assumptions✔ and encourage thoughtful, biblical reflection📌 Drop your score in the comments (or your range) and explain why — I read them and respond.👍 If this helped you think more clearly about Christianity and politics, like the video📩 Subscribe for more biblical teaching, church evaluation tools, and cultural analysis🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future content

In this video, I will make a short argument for why Christians should be reading the Iliad by Homer. One of the great works of the ancient world. It is a thrilling book with a great plot -- but is it worth the time and energy for Christians to read?

Many Christians pray—but few truly strive in prayer.In Romans 15:30–33, the Apostle Paul makes one of the most urgent requests in the entire New Testament: “Strive together with me in your prayers to God.” This sermon explores what Paul meant, why prayer requires effort, and how half-hearted Christianity quietly drains spiritual vitality.This message unpacks:Why Paul pleads for prayer instead of casually requesting itWhat it means to agonize together in prayer (sunagonízomai)Why pastors depend on the prayers of their peopleHow striving in prayer differs from striving in work, study, or disciplineWhy simplicity, sincerity, humility, and relentless perseverance define biblical prayerIf you feel spiritually tired, distracted, or discouraged—or if your prayer life feels thin and mechanical—this passage offers a deeply hopeful and practical call to renewal.📖 Text: Romans 15:30–33🎙️ Expository preaching rooted in Scripture⛪ Reformed, Christ-centered theology🙏 A call to deeper, more honest prayer👉 Subscribe for biblical preaching, theology, and pastoral encouragement.👉 Available on YouTube and Spotify for weekly sermons and teaching.

In this video, I will make a prediction about how the PCA's study committee on Christian Nationalism will turn out. Of course, I can't see the future, but I think this is the direction that the study report will go.

Jonathan Edwards was a post-millennialist. This is a view that holds that Christianity will grow and flourish in the latter times and that it will eventually see great and startling success throughout the world. Here, I will give a chart that shows what Edwards believed, event by event, concerning the end times. We will look at his view of anti-christ, and the fall of Roman Catholicism, and Islam.

How Do You Know If You’re Called to Ministry? (Martin Lloyd-Jones on the Pastoral Call)Are You Called to Ministry? 5 Biblical Tests from Martin Lloyd-Jones📄 Many Christians—especially young men—ask the same haunting question: “Am I called to ministry?”In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard walks through Martin Lloyd-Jones’ five biblical hallmarks of a true pastoral call, drawing from Preaching and Preachers and decades of pastoral experience. With faithful realism and deep encouragement, this video addresses the internal call, external confirmation, fear, inadequacy, and the final confirmation of the church.As the great generation of faithful Bible preachers passes into glory, the church urgently needs a new generation of Reformed, gospel-centered pastors. Could God be stirring something in you?In this video, you’ll learn:What Martin Lloyd-Jones meant by a “disturbance in the realm of the spirit”Why internal desire alone is not enough for a pastoral callingHow the church confirms a true call to ministryWhy fear and inadequacy may actually be signs of calling—not disqualifiersWhether the famous advice “If you can do anything else, stay out of ministry” should still be applied todayPastor Everhard also reflects personally on:His own early sense of calling25+ years in pastoral ministryThe beauty, cost, and glory of serving Christ as a pastorSeminary training and preparation for ministryAbout the ChannelThis channel focuses on Reformed theology, pastoral wisdom, church life, and Christian living—all rooted in Scripture and historic Protestant Christianity.📍 Matthew Everhard is a pastor at Gospel Fellowship PCA (north of Pittsburgh) and an adjunct professor at RPTS (Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary).If you’re discerning a call to ministry, considering seminary, or simply love thoughtful biblical teaching, subscribe for weekly content.👉 Have questions about ministry? Leave a comment—I read them.👉 Thinking about seminary? Visit rpts.edu

To be honest, I struggle with whether or not to cover these kinds of events that rock the church. They hurt a lot of people, and risk the spreading of gossip. I have no intention to do either of these things. But there are several reasons why I do make videos on some of these controversies, which I will share with you in this particular episode. Thanks for watching.

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8Are you thinking clearly—or has the modern world quietly catechized your mind?In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard exposes how media, universities, politics, and cultural pressure subtly brainwash Christians into adopting unbiblical worldviews. Drawing directly from Colossians 2:8, he explains how empty philosophy, human tradition, and secular ideologies corrode our ability to think like faithful followers of Christ.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by toxic media, confused by partisan politics, or uneasy about what your education is really teaching you, this video is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:-How the modern world catechizes believers without them realizing it-Why Christians must actively protect and renew the mind-The biblical “three-legged stool” of worldview formation: personal devotion, family worship, and the local church-Why media monopolies distort reality—and what to do instead-How reading the old dead theologians exposes modern blind spots-The dangers of uncritical partisan politics for Christian thinking-Why university students must approach secular education with biblical skepticism-The three logical fallacies every Christian must learn to spot-How to think like a true Christian philosopher, not a cultural parrotPastor Everhard also connects these ideas to his book Bold as a Lion, calling believers to courage, clarity, and faithfulness in an increasingly hostile and confusing world.👉 Subscribe for biblical teaching, Christian worldview analysis, theology, and cultural commentary from a Reformed, Bible-believing perspective.👍 Like this video if you care about truth, clarity, and faithful Christian thinking.💬 Comment below: What cultural blind spots do you think Christians struggle with most today?📖 Referenced Scripture: Colossians 2:8📚 Book Mentioned: Bold as a Lion (available on Amazon)🎓 About the speaker: Pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA (near Pittsburgh) and Adjunct Professor at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS)Keywords / SEO Tags: Christian worldview, biblical thinking, brainwashing media, Christian philosophy, Colossians 2:8 explained, Christian response to culture, Reformed theology, Christian discipleship, secular education critique, Christian politics, cultural discernment, renewing the mind, biblical worldview training, Christian logic, apologetics

In this video, I will break down a mega-church sermon point by point. I will look at its structure and give it some analysis. Did the preacher adequately use the text? Was the sermon theologically accurate? Did the sermon apply the message to the congregation? How could it be improved?

The Geneva Bible is an amazing piece of church history. Besides being an incredible and accurate translation of Scripture, originally more popular than even the King James Bible, it is also one of the world's first true study Bibles. Let's dig into this amazing study tool from the history of Protestant Christianity!

In this video, we will consider the nature of revival. Specifically, we will consider how revival broke out in the 1735 revival that preceded the Great Awakening of 1740. We will look at several of the factors that impacted the beginning, middle, and end of the revivals as well as Jonathan Edwards's role in the awakening.

Is Anxiety a Sin? A Biblical & Pastoral Answer for ChristiansDo you struggle with anxiety and wonder, “Is this sinful?” You’re not alone—and Scripture gives us clarity, comfort, and hope.In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard addresses one of the most common and sensitive questions Christians ask: Is anxiety always a sin, or is there a biblical way to understand it? Drawing from Matthew 6 and Philippians 4, this teaching offers a clear, compassionate, and gospel-centered framework for understanding anxiety in the Christian life.You’ll learn:- Why anxiety exists in a fallen world- When anxiety can become sinful—and when it is not- How anxiety can actually drive us toward prayer and trust- How to turn anxious thoughts into gospel-shaped prayersFive biblical truths every anxious Christian needs to hearThis is not pop psychology or shallow encouragement. This is serious biblical theology applied pastorally, helping Christians walk faithfully with God even when fear and worry feel overwhelming.📖 Key Scriptures Covered:Matthew 6:25–34Philippians 4:5–7🙏 If you are an anxious Christian, this video will help you:- Rest in the goodness of God- Trust in the power of God- Seek Christ rather than self-condemnation- Find peace without denying reality👉 Subscribe for more biblical teaching, Reformed theology, pastoral wisdom, and practical Christian discipleship.👍 Like this video if it helped you.💬 Comment below: What tends to trigger your anxiety—and how do you bring it to the Lord in prayer?Recommended for:Christian anxietyIs anxiety a sinAnxiety and faithBiblical view of anxietyChristian mental healthReformed theologyPastoral careTrusting God in fear“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7

In this video, we will consider whether or not the Lord Jesus Christ taught Calvinism. Now, obviously the term Calvinism came about because of the teachings of the sixteenth century Reformer, John Calvin. So it would be anachronistic to assume that Jesus taught "Calvinism" by that nickname. But the question stands: Did the Lord Jesus Christ teach the doctrines commonly associated with what would later be termed "the doctrines of grace," namely predestination, limited atonement, perseverance of the saints etc. To that, we will have to look at the Scriptures in order to determine!

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8In this video, we cover the disgusting disruption of holy worship in a SBC church in St. Paul, MN on the Lord's Day over the weekend. Pastor Jonathan Parnel did a marvelous job handling the chaos, even as former CNN anchor Don Lemon served the dual role of both media "covering" the incident and something of a beligerant himself. We will watch several clips of what happened and then do a breakdown of Marxism as an ideology and discuss why Christians never resort to such destructive tactics.

What should drive a Christian’s life and ministry? In Romans 15:14–21, the Apostle Paul opens his heart and reveals what this sermon calls “holy ambition.” Using the analogy of spiritual triage, this message explains how Paul prioritized gospel ministry, why he focused on unreached places, and what that means for Christians today.This sermon explores Paul’s message (the Gospel) and his method (missionary strategy)—including his refusal to “build on another man’s foundation,” his commitment to preaching Christ where He had not been named, and his reliance on the power of the Holy Spirit. Along the way, we confront the danger of unholy lethargy and ask whether we are builders, founders, or merely critics.Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, missionary, or thoughtful Christian seeking purpose, this sermon will challenge you to examine your calling, gifts, and ambitions for the Kingdom of God.📖 Text: Romans 15:14–21📌 Theme: Holy Ambition & Gospel Mission📺 Subscribe for expository preaching, biblical theology, and thoughtful Christian commentary.📌 Key Scripture Texts ReferencedRomans 15:14–21 (Primary Text)Romans 1:16–171 Corinthians 3:6Acts (Paul’s missionary journeys – contextual)🧠 Main Sermon Points (SEO-Friendly)1. Paul’s Message: The GospelThe gospel is announced, not achievedChrist accomplished redemption through His life, death, resurrection, and ascensionThe gospel is the power of God for salvation2. Paul’s Method: Spiritual TriageLimited time, limited strength, eternal prioritiesFocus on unreached peoples and strategic citiesFounding churches rather than settling long-term3. Word and Deed in Gospel MinistryConsistency between proclamation and practiceUsing the whole life—mind, mouth, hands, strength—for Christ4. The Power of the Holy SpiritApostolic signs and wondersThe Spirit’s continuing power in the church today5. Holy Ambition vs. Unholy LethargyLoving the honor of Christ, not selfFounders vs. builders in the KingdomThe danger of indifference and complaint

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Get it here - https://amzn.to/3K5o6JVJournals Mentioned: https://amzn.to/47KhUi0Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf (Independent Reformed Media). Buy it here: https://amzn.to/40iOXHRStudy Guide for Worshiptainment: https://amzn.to/41YA5zoIn this episode, we are going to take a look at prayer journals and how to use them. I have several different options for written prayer journals for you to consider, and each has its benefits. Check out these recommendations and let me know what helps!