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. 2 HR AGO

    "Let There Be Light!" Verse-by-Verse Exposition of Genesis 1:3-5. [Sermon].

    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 darkness that stretches from Genesis to Revelation. Why does God create light before the sun, moon, and stars? What does it mean that God separates light from darkness? And how does this first act of creation point us forward to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World? This sermon also explores the scientific wonder of light, the theological meaning of God’s creative command, and the spiritual application for believers today. Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Genesis 1–11: The Proto-History of the World. In this message you will discover: • Why God created light before the sun and stars• The meaning of God’s powerful creative command• The significance of light being declared “good”• Why God separates light from darkness• The biblical theme of light vs. darkness throughout Scripture• How creation points forward to Christ, the true Light• What it means for Christians to walk as children of light Key Bible Passages: Genesis 1:3–5John 1:5John 8:12Isaiah 9:22 Corinthians 4:6Revelation 21:23Revelation 22:5 Series: Proto-History of the World (Genesis 1–11) This expository preaching series explores the foundational chapters of the Bible, addressing creation, the fall, early human history, and God’s unfolding plan of redemption. If this study helped you understand the Bible more deeply, consider subscribing for weekly verse-by-verse preaching and theological teaching. #Genesis #Genesis1 #Creation #SixDayCreation #BibleStudy #ChristianTheology #LightOfTheWorld #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedTheology #BibleTeaching

    40 min
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    In the Beginning, God. Genesis 1:1-2. [Sermon].

    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, fall, redemption, and the glory of God. In this sermon you will learn: • Why Genesis 1–11 must be understood as real history • The meaning of creation ex nihilo (creation out of nothing) • Why the Hebrew word “Elohim” hints at the Trinity • The difference between bara (God creating) and asa (human making) • Why the phrase “heavens and earth” is a biblical merism meaning “everything” • How Genesis confronts modern secular explanations for the origin of life • Why believing Genesis 1:1 makes every miracle in the Bible possible We also consider why Genesis 1–11 is foundational for understanding: Creation The Fall Marriage and gender Good and evil Redemption The coming of Christ If the opening of Genesis is true, then the Bible’s entire supernatural worldview stands firm. Key Bible Passages Genesis 1:1–2 John 1:1–5 Psalm 8 Romans 11:36 Ephesians 1 1 Peter 1:20 Topics Covered Genesis 1 explained Six-day creation Christian worldview Biblical theology of creation Historicity of Genesis Creation vs secular origins Doctrine of God Trinity in creation Expository preaching Series Information This sermon launches a 55-message exposition of Genesis 1–11, exploring the early history of the world including: Creation The Fall The Flood The Noahic Covenant The Tower of Babel These chapters lay the theological foundation for the entire Bible and ultimately point forward to Jesus Christ and redemption. Hashtags #Genesis #Genesis1 #Creation #BiblicalWorldview #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianTheology #BibleTeaching #SixDayCreation

    44 min
  3. 3 MAR

    Scorecard! How to Find a Good Church

    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, and worth committing to long-term. Some issues are immediate deal-breakers, while others simply subtract points. On the flip side, certain traits are huge green flags and carry real weight.In this video, you’ll learn:How to evaluate a church biblically instead of emotionallyWhat issues are automatic disqualifiersWhy expository preaching matters so muchThe role of worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and confession of sinWhy church leadership structure is a big dealHow children, creeds, hymns, and reverence signal church healthWhat modern churches often get wrong—and what faithful churches get rightThis video is especially helpful if you’re:Looking for a new churchConsidering leaving your current churchMoving to a new cityTrying to discern between multiple churchesWanting a more Reformed, confessional, Bible-centered church📌 Engage with the video:Do you agree with this scorecard? What would you add or subtract? Let me know in the comments—I read them.🎧 Prefer audio?Listen ad-free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—perfect for driving, workouts, or chores.📘 Recommended ResourceCheck out my book Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards if you want to go deeper on faithfulness, conviction, and courage in today’s church culture.👍 If this video helped you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s trying to find a good church.Keywords how to choose a church, evaluating a church, finding a bible believing church, reformed church, church discernment, expository preaching, worship style, church leadership, faithful church, christian advice, reformed theology, protestant churches, church shopping, church scorecard

    13 min

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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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