Matthew Everhard

Dr. Matthew V Everhard

Matthew Everhard is a pastor, writer, adjunct professor, and Jonathan Edwards scholar. He is the senior pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA, a Reformed, Bible-Believing church just North of Pittsburgh, PA. He is also an adjunct professor at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. His various articles can be read on Modern Reformation, Desiring God, Logos Academic, and more.

  1. 1d ago

    Proto-Gospel: The First Prophecy of Christ. Genesis 3:14-16. [Sermon].

    What is the first prophecy of Jesus Christ in the Bible? In Genesis 3:14–16, immediately after the Fall, God announces both judgment and the first Gospel promise—the protoevangelium (proto-Gospel). In this sermon, we explore the judgment of the serpent and the woman, the promise of the coming Messiah, and the dramatic prophecy that the serpent would bruise the Messiah’s heel while the Messiah would crush the serpent’s head. Genesis 3:15 points forward to Christ’s suffering, death, resurrection, and ultimate victory over Satan. We also consider the biblical meaning of the curse on the serpent, the consequences of sin, humility versus humiliation, the difficulties introduced into marriage by the Fall, and the remarkable mercy of God even in the midst of judgment. Most importantly, we see how Jesus Christ—the true Messiah and invincible Warrior—fulfills the promise of Genesis 3. In this sermon:• Genesis 3:14–16 explained• The Proto-Gospel / Protoevangelium• The serpent and the curse of sin• “He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel”• Satan’s attack against Christ• Christ’s death and resurrection• The promise of the Messiah born of a woman• Genesis 3:16 and marriage after the Fall• Humility, repentance, and the consequences of sin• The connection between Achilles’ heel and Christ’s victory Genesis 3 is a chapter of judgment—but it is also a chapter of extraordinary Gospel hope. The serpent strikes the heel, but Christ crushes the head. Scripture: Genesis 3:14–16Theme: The Proto-Gospel — The First Prophecy of Jesus Christ #Genesis3 #JesusChrist #ProtoGospel #Protoevangelium #Genesis #Bible #Gospel #Jesus #Satan #Christianity #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #Sermon

  2. 6d ago

    Evangelist from Pilgrim's Progress: Character Analysis

    Get Pilgrim's Progress: https://amzn.to/4hB3Huw Evangelist in The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Character Analysis Who is Evangelist in John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress? Why does this seemingly mysterious character appear at some of the most important moments in Christian’s journey? In this video, we take a closer look at Evangelist, one of the most important—and often overlooked—figures in The Pilgrim’s Progress. Evangelist repeatedly appears when Christian is in danger, confused, tempted, or facing a moment of spiritual crisis. He warns, rebukes, encourages, and points Christian back to the right path. We will examine three major scenes involving Evangelist: The City of Destruction — Evangelist warns Christian to “flee wrath to come,” gives him the scroll, and points him toward the Wicket Gate.Mount Sinai — After Christian is deceived by Mr. Worldly Wiseman and turns toward Legality, Evangelist rebukes him and redirects him away from legalism and self-righteousness.Vanity Fair — Evangelist warns Christian and Faithful about persecution, suffering, and the dangers of the world, the flesh, and the Devil.Along the way, we will consider Evangelist's piercing questions, his warnings about death, judgment, and hell, his rebuke of worldly wisdom, and his call to persevere faithfully to the end. Perhaps most importantly, Evangelist functions throughout Bunyan’s story much like a pastor or missionary: he warns, guides, and directs Christian, but he cannot walk Christian’s journey for him. He appears at moments of crisis and urgency, reminding us that the Christian life requires perseverance, vigilance, and steadfast faith. If you love John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian literature, church history, Reformed theology, Puritan theology, or Christian character studies, this video will help you see one of Bunyan’s most significant characters in a new way. Keywords: The Pilgrim's Progress, Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, Evangelist Pilgrim's Progress, Evangelist character analysis, Christian character analysis, Christian literature, Puritan literature, John Bunyan Evangelist, Evangelist in Pilgrim's Progress, City of Destruction, Mount Sinai Pilgrim's Progress, Vanity Fair Pilgrim's Progress, Mr. Worldly Wiseman, Christian allegory, Reformed theology, Puritan theology, Christian perseverance, Christian life, Bunyan #PilgrimsProgress #JohnBunyan #ChristianLiterature #Puritan #ReformedTheology Chapters

  3. Aug 16

    Adam, Where are You? Genesis 3:8-13. [Sermon].

    Camouflage in the Kingdom: When Sin Makes Us Hide from God | Genesis 3:8–13 Why do we hide when we sin? In Genesis 3:8–13, Adam and Eve have just eaten the forbidden fruit, and the devastating consequences of the Fall immediately begin to unfold. Instead of walking openly with God, Adam and Eve hide among the trees of the garden. They cover themselves with fig leaves, become afraid of God, shift blame, and attempt to evade responsibility for their sin. In this sermon from Genesis 3, we examine Sin’s Terrible Cost, Sin’s Evasive Tactics, and Sin’s Only Remedy. God asks Adam four penetrating questions: Where are you? Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree? What have you done? These questions expose the human tendency to hide from God, blame others, deceive ourselves, and refuse to take responsibility for our sin. But these questions are not merely questions of judgment. They also point us toward mercy. Instead of hiding behind our own righteousness, good works, religion, or self-improvement, we must come into the light and find our covering in Jesus Christ. The terrible cost of unrepentant sinWhy sin disrupts our fellowship and walk with GodWhy sinners attempt to hide from an omniscient GodHow sin produces fear, blame-shifting, and self-deceptionThe noetic effects of the Fall—how sin affects our minds and reasoningWhy Adam's fig leaves could never adequately cover his guiltThe difference between hiding in shame and being clothed in ChristHow Genesis 3 points forward to the Redeemer, Jesus ChristWhy our ultimate hope must be found not in what we have done, but in what Christ has doneBiblical Text: Genesis 3:8–13Sermon Title: Camouflage in the KingdomPreacher: Dr. Matthew EverhardDate: August 16, 2026 You were not made to hide. You were made to stand faithfully before God and shine as His image-bearer. Come out of the bushes of shame and guilt and into the light of forgiveness and grace. “What have you done?” The answer ultimately points us away from ourselves and toward Christ—His perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. #Genesis3 #Genesis #FallOfMan #AdamAndEve #OriginalSin #Sin #Christianity #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #MatthewEverhard #JesusChrist #Gospel #NoeticEffects #Reformed #BibleStudy In this sermon, we consider:

  4. Aug 14

    NKJV vs. Everybody: Why the New King James may be the BEST English Translation

    Is the New King James Version (NKJV) the best English Bible translation available today? In this video, I make the case that it just might be.I love and use multiple Bible translations—including the ESV, KJV, LSB, NASB, and Geneva Bible—but the NKJV has a unique combination of readability, theological precision, textual transparency, historical continuity, and available study resources.In this video, I compare the NKJV vs. KJV, NIV, LSB, ESV, NRSV, NASB, CSB, NLT, and The Message, explaining where I believe the NKJV has significant advantages.Among the topics we cover:• Why the NKJV may be better than the King James Version for modern readability• Why the NKJV preserves more technical theological terminology than translations such as the NIV• The NKJV vs. LSB and the importance of Bible resources and study editions• The NKJV vs. ESV and the differences between the Textus Receptus and modern critical text traditions• Why some New Testament passages appear in the main text of the NKJV but are footnoted in the ESV• The NKJV vs. NRSV and the question of gender-neutral translation• Why I believe the NKJV has the best textual footnotes of any English Bible translation• The NKJV vs. NASB• Why I'm not convinced the CSB offers enough distinctives to justify its place among major English translations• Why the NLT and The Message are too paraphrastic for my preferred approach to Bible translation• The importance of historical continuity in the English Bible translation tradition• Why the NKJV remains an especially useful choice for serious Bible studyImportant: This video isn't an argument for King James Onlyism. I regularly use multiple translations and believe Christians are tremendously blessed to have so many excellent English Bibles available.So, what is the best Bible translation? And where does the NKJV fit among today's most popular English translations?Let me know in the comments: What Bible translation do you use—and why?#NKJV #BibleTranslation #NewKingJamesVersion #BibleStudy #KJV #ESV #NASB #LSB #NIV #ReformedTheology #BibleStudyTips #JonathanEdwards #Christianity #BibleChapters00:00 Is the NKJV the Best English Bible Translation?01:15 Why I Use Multiple Bible Translations03:38 NKJV vs. KJV05:44 NKJV vs. NIV08:06 NKJV vs. LSB10:47 NKJV vs. ESV13:09 NKJV vs. NRSV15:06 NKJV vs. NASB15:54 The NKJV's Excellent Textual Footnotes17:37 NKJV vs. CSB20:30 NKJV vs. NLT22:38 NKJV vs. The Message23:42 Why I Prefer the NKJV24:00 The Jonathan Edwards Study Bible

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Matthew Everhard is a pastor, writer, adjunct professor, and Jonathan Edwards scholar. He is the senior pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA, a Reformed, Bible-Believing church just North of Pittsburgh, PA. He is also an adjunct professor at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. His various articles can be read on Modern Reformation, Desiring God, Logos Academic, and more.

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