
Sandals Church Podcast
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Ep 35Finding Power to Live Better
Do you feel accepted? Have you ever felt alone? Pastor Alfredo Ramos unpacks a promise of "no condemnation" and "no separation" and how you can be accepted and never alone.

Ep 34What Do You Need to Change?
What needs to change for you right now? What do you wish was different in your life? Pastor Matt looks at what we can make different and what we can't, and how to get the courage to change.

Ep 33Will You Get Into Heaven?
What is the best thing you've ever experienced? Have you ever wanted to live an incredible life? Pastor Matt explores why your best isn't enough to get to heaven, and what to change so you can live the ultimate best experience.

Ep 32Understanding the Beauty of Baptism
Have you begun following Jesus? What will change for you? Pastor Matt explains how you can celebrate your new life with others and declare that you follow Jesus by being baptized.

Ep 31How to Come Back to Life
Has your life completely changed? Ever wish you had your old life back? Pastor Matt shares why we miss what's ahead when we look back, and how to claim a better life by choosing the one thing that matters.

Ep 30Good Friday at Home
On Good Friday, Christians pause to remember the death of Jesus and remind ourselves that his death is what gave each of us a chance to truly come back to life. In the same way that Jesus gathered with a few of his close friends before his death on the cross, we will be remembering Good Friday by gathering together in our homes for a brief message and a time to share communion together.

Ep 29How to Find Hope in Hardship
Are you optimistic, or realistic? When you feel discouraged, what do you do? Pastor Alfredo Ramos shares how to have real hope in hard times without living in denial.

Ep 28What Does God Want from Me?
Life can be a whirlwind at times. When life gets difficult who do you talk to? Who is in your corner when things go wrong? In this video, Pastor Matt encourages us to stay authentic in two very important ways.

Ep 27How to Fix What’s Wrong in My Life
Do you feel like your life's not perfect? What's held you back from living your best life? Pastor Matt helps you understand the issue that keeps everyone from having it all, and what you can do today to start to fix it.

Ep 26Have You Been Blinded?
Have you ever been hurt by someone who calls themselves a Christian? Or felt uncomfortable with church? In this video, Pastor Alfredo Ramos digs deep into Romans and how you can avoid Christian hypocrisy.

Ep 25Does a Loving God Judge?
Have you ever felt judged? Do you trust the judgement of those you love? Pastor Matt explores how God's love includes judgement, and why it can help you live a better life.

Ep 24How to Survive Cancel Culture
Have you ever worried about what people think of your opinions? What do you think of others who disagree with you? Pastor Matt shares how you avoid getting caught up in 'cancel culture' without compromising on what's important.

Ep 23A Better Exchange
What's the best trade you've ever made? What you receive in an exchange? Pastor Matt reveals what you might be trading if you don't follow Jesus, and what he offers us that you don't have to trade for.

Ep 22Rejecting God
Who do you listen to when you need help? Where do you look for answers to life’s tough questions? In this video Pastor Matt shows us how our decision affects our life.

Ep 21Are We Getting Sex Wrong?
How do you view sex? Are you real with others about your sexuality? Pastor Matt delivers a personal and powerful message on how the Bible helps us to understand sex.

Ep 20Living in Denial
What's most important in your life? Does how you spend time and energy reflect what you love most? Pastor Alfredo Ramos shows the danger of living in denial, and how you can avoid valuing the wrong things.

Ep 19The True Power of Faith
Would you be okay without God? Do you feel Jesus has made a difference for you? Pastor Matt gets deep about the biggest thing you are called to do if you've experienced Jesus's love change your life.

Ep 18How to Live for Christ in a Culture That Doesn’t
Are you done with constant bad news? If you'd rather focus on good things this year, Pastor Matt shares 3 ways to help you trade bad news for good news, in this series on how to follow Jesus in a culture that doesn't.

Ep 17Why We Need Romans
Are you looking for something new from life? Do you need a way to experience positive change? Pastor Alfredo Ramos introduces a book that reveals the one big idea that's impacted millions, and could powerfully transform your life.

Ep 16Home After the Holidays - A Divine Disruption
Holidays can be a crazy season. In this message, Pastor Matt encourage us with hope and how we can make the most of divine disruptions.

Ep 15Christmas Eve at Sandals Church
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve at Sandals Church.

Ep 14Finding Light When Life Goes Dark
Are you feeling overwhelmed or lost this Christmas season? Are you trying to ignore all the stresses of 2020 and act like it's just another Christmas? In this message Pastor Matt gets real about our current situation and shares how you can find the light this holiday season.

Ep 13The Gift of Being Known
Do you feel like nobody gets the real you? Have you felt lonely this season or forgotten by other people? In this video, Pastor Claude reveals one big truth that can brighten even the darkest Christmas, and fill your holidays with light!

Ep 12What We’ve Been Waiting On
Do you feel like your life has more than it's fair share of darkness right now? Listen as Claude Hickman looks at times God promised light in times of darkness and shares how you can know if God will keep his promises.

Ep 11Finding Spiritual Strength During Political Chaos
Have you wished the chaos of 2020 would end? Are you waiting for things to go back to normal? Listen to find out why this could be your most important year ever, as Pastor Matt concludes the Election series by challenging you to ask the question that changes everything.

Ep 10How to Keep From Being Fooled by Politicians
Do you have a hard time believing what politicians tell you? Or feel like they say one thing, but do another? Listen to why Pastor Matt believes where you place your trust is the key to not being fooled.

Ep 9How to Bring Real Political Change
What can you do to create the kind of change you want to see in the world? Pastor Matt gets real and breaks down the truth about where to start if you want to see and cause real change.

Ep 8How to Make Sense of Political Outcomes
What do you do in the shift after an election? Pastor Matt unpacks how to learn from political change, and what it can teach us that's more important than who is in office.

Ep 7How To Prepare For Political Change
You don't have to feel anxious, stressed or angry about the insanity surrounding politics! If you want to stop feeling worried this election season, listen as Pastor Matt shares what to do today to experience real peace about your future, no matter who ends up in charge.

Ep 6How To Fight For What You Believe In
Are you tired of all the political debate? Do you find it difficult to get along with people with opposing political views? In this sermon Pastor Matt shows us how to be authentic and still fight for what we believe in.

Ep 5Where Is God in Conflict?
Do you know what it's like to be lied to? Have you ever struggled to be real with others? Pastor Matt reveals how to be freed from secrets without needing to know if someone is being honest with you.

Ep 4Whose Side is God On?
If you follow Jesus, should it influence your politics? Can we know if God is on our side? Today Pastor Matt finds wisdom in unexpected places, and shows us what we can learn about God's perspective of politics from two extraordinary leaders.

Ep 3The Downside of Democracy
Are you getting worn out from the stress of politics? Many people see election season as a binary choice - a vote between two ideas, often neither of them ideal. But maybe there's a third choice. Pastor Matt turns to scripture to shed light on the vote that really counts, and urges us to make sure we are choosing what really matters.

Ep 2Is God In Control?
Change can be scary, especially when it comes to leadership and who has a say over our day to day lives. If the political season has you feeling anxious, angry or afraid; you're not alone. Listen in as Pastor Matt shares how we can have hope even when we feel uneasy about our country's future.

Ep 1The Great Exchange
Is right now a difficult time for you? What comes next? Pastor Claude talks to us about pivoting our focus from where we are now, to what the Bible tells us matters most — the future.