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Matt Ayars Podcast

Matt Ayars Podcast

Matt Ayars 266 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The podcast of Matt Ayars, Ph.D., a pastor and biblical scholar. It discusses seminary-level topics such as biblical studies, theology, church history, and spiritual formation, making them accessible to everyday believers, pastors, and seekers. Each episode invites listeners to think deeply, live faithfully, and love well, bridging the gap between the classroom and the church, home, and heart.

Episodes

Seek First the Kingdom: Freedom from Worry and Materialism | Matthew 6:19–34
Seek First the Kingdom: Freedom from Worry and Materialism | Matthew 6:19–34 Oct 12, 2026 00:38:19 What does Jesus teach about money, possessions, and worry? In this sermon on Matthew 6:19–34, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the spiritual discipline of simplicity—and the freedom that comes from seeking first the kingdom of God.Continuing Wellspring Church’s Sermon on the Mount series, this message challenges us to examine where we place our treasure, how we spend our time, and what might be keeping
Acts 27 Bible Study: The Church Militant, Suffering, and Salvation in Christ
Acts 27 Bible Study: The Church Militant, Suffering, and Salvation in Christ Oct 9, 2026 00:33:16 What does Paul’s storm-tossed voyage reveal about the Christian life? In this Acts 27 Bible study, we explore how the detailed account of travel, danger, and shipwreck invites us into the struggle of following Jesus.Being a Christian means belonging to the church militant—the church still engaged in spiritual struggle in this world. Faith does not spare us hardship or loss. As the ship’s cargo is
Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, Fasting & Service | Matthew 6:1–18 (10:45 Service)
Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, Fasting & Service | Matthew 6:1–18 (10:45 Service) Oct 5, 2026 00:37:01 How do we grow spiritually and experience God’s transforming grace? In this sermon on Matthew 6:1–18, Pastor Matt Ayars explores Jesus’ teaching on prayer, fasting, and giving—and how practicing righteousness helps us live out the life of Christ.Continuing our Sermon on the Mount series at Wellspring Church, this message describes spiritual disciplines as “spiritual therapy”: practices through whi
How to Experience God’s Presence: The Means of Grace | Matthew 6 (9AM Service)
How to Experience God’s Presence: The Means of Grace | Matthew 6 (9AM Service) Oct 5, 2026 00:35:12 What do you do when God feels distant? In this sermon on Matthew 6:1–18, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the means of grace—the spiritual practices through which we encounter God’s presence and grow in faith.Continuing our Sermon on the Mount series at Wellspring Church, this message explains how prayer, fasting, Bible study, communion, and serving others open our lives to God’s transforming grace. Spi
Acts 26: Bearing Witness to the Risen Christ
Acts 26: Bearing Witness to the Risen Christ Oct 3, 2026 00:41:56 Standing before King Agrippa, Paul recounts his encounter with the risen Jesus and the calling that transformed him from persecutor to witness. Join us as we explore Acts 26 and consider how the hope of the resurrection gives us courage to share our faith, even when others respond with skepticism.
Stop Trying Harder, Start Getting Healed | Matthew 5:17-48 (Second Service)
Stop Trying Harder, Start Getting Healed | Matthew 5:17-48 (Second Service) Sep 28, 2026 00:36:27 What if following Jesus isn’t about trying harder to become a better person? In Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus goes beyond outward obedience and addresses the deeper places where anger, lust, bitterness, retaliation, and manipulation begin. The problem isn’t simply our behavior. Jesus wants to bring healing and transformation to the heart.In this message from The Jesus Way series, we discover that Jesus o
The Problem Is in the Heart | Matthew 5:17-48 (First Service)
The Problem Is in the Heart | Matthew 5:17-48 (First Service) Sep 28, 2026 00:37:00 Jesus came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. In Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus takes us beyond outward obedience and confronts the deeper problem: the condition of the human heart. Anger, lust, resentment, retaliation, and manipulation are not simply behaviors we need to control. They reveal places within us that need to be transformed. In this message from The Jesus Way serie
Acts 25 Bible Study: Paul Appeals to Caesar | Faith Under Pressure
Acts 25 Bible Study: Paul Appeals to Caesar | Faith Under Pressure Sep 25, 2026 00:49:11 Explore Acts 25 as Paul appeals to Caesar, faces unproven accusations before Festus, and prepares to appear before King Agrippa. This Bible study examines justice, faith under pressure, and the resurrection of Jesus at the heart of Paul’s witness.What does it look like to trust God when your circumstances remain unresolved? Paul’s example shows how believers can speak truthfully, respond to injust
Salt and Light: Discover Your God-Given Purpose | Matthew 5:13–16
Salt and Light: Discover Your God-Given Purpose | Matthew 5:13–16 Sep 21, 2026 00:36:07 What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In this sermon on Matthew 5:13–16, Pastor Matt explores Jesus’ call to serve others, live courageously, and make God’s goodness visible in everyday life.Continuing our Sermon on the Mount series at Wellspring Church, this message challenges us to move beyond comfort and embrace our God-given purpose. Through the examples of
What Happens When We Die? Heaven, Hell & Resurrection
What Happens When We Die? Heaven, Hell & Resurrection Sep 17, 2026 00:54:50 What does the Bible teach about life after death? In this Wellspring Church Bible study, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the distinctions between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and the lake of fire—and explains how heaven relates to the future resurrection and new creation.The discussion examines the historic teaching of Christ’s descent to the dead, the hope of being with Jesus after death, and the promise of
The Beatitudes: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Life
The Beatitudes: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Life Sep 14, 2026 00:43:13 What if the life Jesus offers begins with admitting, “I need help”?In this opening message of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the Beatitudes as a portrait of Jesus’ life lived through us. Focusing on “blessed are the poor in spirit” and “blessed are those who mourn,” we discover a kingdom open to ordinary people—regardless of religious background—and a hope that holds ev
No More Delay: Paul Before Felix | Acts 24 Bible Study
No More Delay: Paul Before Felix | Acts 24 Bible Study Sep 10, 2026 00:40:48 What happens when someone hears the truth, feels convicted—and still refuses to respond? In this Wellspring Bible Study on Acts 24, Paul stands before Governor Felix to answer false accusations.Rather than flattering, exaggerating, or retaliating, Paul speaks honestly, maintains a clear conscience, and boldly proclaims the resurrection of Jesus.The discussion explores:The bodily return of Christ,

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