What denomination are you—and how did you get there? In this video I tell the story of my long and winding denominational journey through several different churches before finally landing in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).My path wasn’t simple. Over the years I experienced life inside several very different Christian traditions including:-the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-the Assemblies of God-a large non-denominational megachurch-the United Church of Christ-the Presbyterian C...
Mar 20, 2026•21 min
In this video, we are going to be looking at the various sermons that Jonathan Edwards preached on the occasion of another minister's ordination or installation services. Edwards had a number of important relationships with younger men and other ministers and preached various times at their ordination. Here we will survey the major themes in these sermons.
Mar 18, 2026•35 min
How to Interpret the Bible Correctly: 10 Rules for Faithful Biblical Interpretation What’s the difference between orthodoxy and heresy? According to historic Christianity, it often comes down to how the Bible is interpreted.In this teaching, Pastor Dr. Matthew Everhard lays out 10 essential rules for biblical interpretation (hermeneutics) that help Christians read Scripture faithfully, avoid common errors, and understand the Bible the way it was intended to be read. With clarity, humor, and a st...
Mar 17, 2026•18 min
Genesis 1:3–5 | The Creation of Light | Six Days of Creation Explained In Genesis 1:3–5 , God speaks the very first words recorded in Scripture: “Let there be light.” Instantly the darkness is pierced as light bursts into existence by the sovereign command of the Creator. In this verse-by-verse exposition, Dr. Matthew Everhard explores the creation of light on the first day , examining the power of God’s spoken Word, the goodness of light, and the profound biblical theme of light overcoming dark...
Mar 15, 2026•40 min
Description: Four Translations that I Trust and Three that I Avoid Practically everything I do depends on a faithful Bible translation. Whether I’m preaching, teaching, writing, or leading family devotions, I need a translation that is accurate to the original Hebrew and Greek. In this video, I share: • Four Bible translations I trust • Three I personally avoid • My criteria for evaluating translations • Thoughts on the Textus Receptus vs. Critical Text • Why formal equivalence matters • The pro...
Mar 12, 2026•16 min
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/49FjBA8 📖 DESCRIPTION: Why are so many pastors afraid to preach boldly? In this video, I address one of the greatest crises in the modern church: cowardly preaching. Too many sermons avoid sin, repentance, hell, politics, doctrinal error, and cultural corruption. Instead of fearing God, many preachers fear man. Drawing from Acts 4 and the boldness of the apostles,...
Mar 11, 2026•23 min
Today we are going to put the ESV Veritas Bible to the test! Let's take it everywhere for 30 days and see how it holds up. Is it worth the cost? Does it perform well under stress? We will use it to preach, teach, lecture, and visit and tier-chart it to see how well it performs in every category!
Mar 10, 2026•28 min
We begin a major new expository preaching series on Genesis 1–11: The Proto-History of the World. In this opening sermon on Genesis 1:1–2, we explore the most foundational statement in the entire Bible: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” In just two verses, Scripture introduces the origin of time, matter, energy, personality, and the entire universe. This message explains how the opening of Genesis establishes the framework for the entire Christian worldview—creation, fal...
Mar 09, 2026•44 min
Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 Bold as a Lion in Audible: https://amzn.to/4ayHwQs Spotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/69gAA8cF2jXmVHJ40LC8Ee?si=PI91IKK1Q9G3zrpgO1MUUA RPTS Evangelism Class Registration: https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTA Banner of Truth East Coast Conference: https://conferences.banneroftruth...
Mar 06, 2026•19 min
In this video, we will consider a true SUPER-POWER! Namely, what happens if you read just ten pages per day. It doesn't seem like much, but this simple habit will allow you to read through incredible works and classic books slowly but surely. Let's think about what this might look like for you...
Mar 04, 2026•10 min
Are you struggling to find a faithful, Bible-believing church?Choosing a church can feel overwhelming—especially when doctrine, worship style, leadership, and culture all matter. In this video, I give you a practical, honest, and slightly fun “Church Scorecard” to help you evaluate any church you visit without relying only on gut feelings.We start with 100 points and walk through clear positives and negatives that can help you discern whether a church is spiritually healthy, biblically faithful,...
Mar 03, 2026•13 min
Do you feel weak—physically, spiritually, mentally? In this powerful exposition of Romans 16:25–27 , Dr. Matthew Everhard closes Paul’s greatest epistle by showing how God makes weak believers strong. From Romans 1:16 (“the power of God for salvation”) to Romans 5:6 (“while we were still weak”) to this final doxology—“Now to Him who is able to strengthen you”—the whole letter sweeps from power, down to the cross, and back up to glory. In this sermon, you will discover Three Ways God Makes Us Str...
Mar 01, 2026•30 min
How Do You Forgive Someone Who Truly Hurt You? Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands in the Christian life—especially when the wounds are deep, personal, and undeserved. In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard walks through a clear, biblical, step-by-step guide to forgiveness, grounded in Scripture and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ.This is not shallow advice or emotional denial. Biblical forgiveness does not mean pretending the pain didn’t happen, enabling abuse, or putting yourself...
Feb 28, 2026•12 min
Is the Book of Romans Calvinistic? In this Sunday School lecture, we review the entire structure of Paul’s epistle to the Romans — from total depravity in Romans 1–3 to predestination in Romans 8–9 and the perseverance of the saints.We explore:• Why exegesis must precede systematics• Whether Calvin imposed theology onto Paul• The five points of Calvinism (TULIP)• Total depravity in Romans 1–3• Justification by faith in Romans 3–5• Predestination in Romans 8• Divine sovereignty in Romans 9• Evang...
Feb 26, 2026•43 min
In this video, I will be exploring Jonathan Edwards's many connections with Presbyterians and Presbyterianism. Not to give it away to easy, but Edwards was very close to being Presby, just fell just shy of that. Here in this video, I will give you all the reasons why we can still consider JE our own.
Feb 25, 2026•36 min
In this video, I announce my upcoming debate with Rev. Jeffrey Choi on the topic of female deacons. We will debate Overture 37 of the upcoming PCA General Assembly on April 23rd, on the Your Calvinist YouTube Channel with Keith Foskey. Choi will take the position that women can be ordained, and I will defend the traditional view that they ought not to be.
Feb 24, 2026•22 min
Is your devotional life growing cold—even though you’re still reading the Bible? If you’ve been walking with Christ for years, this video is for you. Many faithful Christians experience seasons where their Bible reading and prayer feel dry, stale, or routine. In this video, I want to reassure you: don’t panic—and don’t quit. Instead, you may need to change the way you’re engaging Scripture so the fire keeps burning. Using the image of throwing new logs on the fire, I walk through practical, bibl...
Feb 19, 2026•12 min
How to Do Christian Devotions (Bible + Prayer = Quiet Time) Do you struggle with knowing how to do daily Christian devotions or staying consistent with your quiet time? In this video, I walk through a simple, biblical, and practical framework for Christian devotions that anyone can follow—whether you’re a brand-new believer or a seasoned Christian who wants more structure. We’ll cover the foundations of a healthy devotional life: 📖 Reading the Bible wisely 🙏 Praying biblically and purposefully...
Feb 18, 2026•11 min
🔥 Is the PCA Considering Ordaining Women as Deacons? A Biblical Response to Overture 37In this video, I will explain the overture written by Pacific Presbytery to be considered at the 2026 General Assembly of the PCA. Here, our brothers unwisely and hastily propose a change to begin ordaining female deacons in the PCA. I do not believe that this overture has much chance to pass, but it does mark a watershed moment in which an entire presbytery proposes a liberalizing change to our understanding...
Feb 17, 2026•31 min
Greet All the Saints – Romans 16:1–16 | Who Are the Real Saints? What comes to mind when you picture a “saint”? A robed figure with a halo? A stained-glass icon? A gaunt mystic frozen in time? In this expositional sermon on Romans 16:1–16, we challenge the 2D image of sainthood shaped by centuries of art and tradition—and rediscover the real saints described by the Apostle Paul: ordinary believers with an extraordinary Christ. In this passage, Paul greets over two dozen men and women in the Roma...
Feb 15, 2026•37 min
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.
Feb 11, 2026•31 min
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.
Feb 10, 2026•21 min
Ephesians 6:10–20 | The Armor of God & the Reality of Spiritual Warfare 50th Anniversary Sermon | Gospel Fellowship PCA Dr. Matthew V. Everhard (MVE) | February 8, 2026 What 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, c...
Feb 08, 2026•36 min
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
Feb 06, 2026•23 min
BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 BOOK: King of Kings by James Baird - https://amzn.to/3M1W6Yo BOOK: Messiah the Prince by William Symington - https://amzn.to/4aoiMvm Video 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 op...
Feb 03, 2026•21 min
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?
Feb 02, 2026•16 min
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 it What it means to agonize together in prayer (sunagonízomai) Why pastors dep...
Feb 01, 2026•31 min
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.
Jan 31, 2026•18 min
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.
Jan 30, 2026•33 min
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, thi...
Jan 29, 2026•18 min
