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Ep 221Learning to Deal With Fear and Distractions | Sandals Church

Pastor Fredo dives into what it looks like to deal with fear and distractions. Offering a different perspective on how to give God our attention amidst the busyness of life.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support content like this and the work Sandals Church is doing at https://sandalschurch.com/donate/Get connected and download the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Jun 2, 202434 min

Ep 220Pursuing a Deeper Kind of Love | Love Is...

Melody Workman explains that real love requires sacrifice, how to love like a grown-up, and how you cannot grow in faith without growing in love. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support content like this and the work Sandals Church is doing at https://sandalschurch.com/donate/Get connected and download the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

May 26, 202438 min

Ep 219Love and the True Meaning of Forever | Love Is...

Pastor Matt sheds light on the topic of God's love being eternal and how it reaches outside the bounds of human understanding.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support content like this and the work Sandals Church is doing at https://sandalschurch.com/donate/Get connected and download the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

May 19, 202440 min

Ep 218Love is Not God, God is Love | Sandals Church

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Pastor Fredo dives into what love is and how love is mean to give above anything else. He talks about how God is in his very nature is love and how Jesus modeled this during his time on Earth.

May 15, 20244 min

Ep 217Love and Celebrating Truth | Mother's Day

In this sermon, Christina Crowley looks at what it means for love to be all about celebrating the truth. She affirms that we can't do anything, good or bad, to change God's love for us.

May 12, 202440 min

Ep 216How to Manage Our Anger and Let Go of Our Hurt | Love Is...

Join us as Pastor Matt dives into the effects of anger and resentment in our relationships and how God teaches us to deal with these emotions.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support content like this and the work Sandals Church is doing at https://sandalschurch.com/donate/Get connected and download the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

May 5, 202435 min

Ep 215Pursuing Love: Celebrate, Forgive and Embrace Gentleness | Love Is...

In this sermon on the topic of love, Pastor Matt offers perspective on why love celebrates, forgives and embraces gentleness.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Apr 28, 202438 min

Ep 214Love is Patient and Kind | Love Is...

As Pastor Fredo introduces a new series through 1 Corinthians 13, he challenges us to examine our own lives and compare the way we love to the way that God loves us: with patience.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Apr 21, 202436 min

Ep 213Are You Desperate for a Miracle? | Miracles

As Pastor Fredo continues in this series on Miracles, he challenges us to listen to what Jesus is calling us into as we ask Him for what we need!Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Apr 14, 202433 min

Ep 212What are You Putting Your Faith in? | Miracles

As Pastor Matt continues in this series on Miracles, he challenges us to listen to what Jesus is calling us into as we ask Him for what we need!Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Apr 7, 202441 min

Ep 211How Easter Changed the World | Miracles

In his sermon, Pastor Matt invites us to think about the story of Easter and the impact it has on our lives.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Mar 31, 202443 min

Ep 210Jesus Died Misunderstood | Good Friday

Pastor Fredo walks us through the meaning behind Good Friday. He inspires us to explore the legacy of Jesus and his transformative strength found amidst being misunderstood and facing immense suffering.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Mar 28, 202416 min

Ep 209Can we Trust God to do Miracles? | Miracles

In this episode, Pastor Fredo talks about the expectations of miracles and how we can easily miss the ones God is already doing around us.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Mar 24, 202433 min

Ep 208How to Ask for a Miracle | Miracles

In this episode, Pastor Matthew Brown explores the idea that Jesus performs miracles just because he loves us. He emphasizes the fact that there is no such thing as a silly prayer and poses the question, "What are you missing out on because you don't ask?"Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Mar 17, 202438 min

Ep 207How God Uses Miracles | Miracles

Kicking off this series called 'Miracles', Pastor Matt Brown starts of with as story in the Old testament. He points to how miracles are not just something of the past, they still happen today!Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Mar 10, 202444 min

Ep 206Embracing the Promise of Prayer: How to Pray for the Future | 40 Days of Prayer

Pastor Matt talks about the role prayer plays in marriages, how it can protect from our kids from negative influences and how God rescues when we cry out to him. He invites us to practice united prayer that allows God to do powerful things through us.

Mar 3, 202445 min

Ep 205The Awe of God with Pastor John Bevere | Sandals Church

Pastor John Bevere joins us to talk about holiness. The pursuit of Holiness helps define the church's identity and mission; it is more than a doctrine but is rather a call to authenticity.

Feb 25, 202441 min

Ep 204Is There Power in Prayer? | 40 Days of Prayer

In this latest episode, Pastor Matt Brown touches on moving past just "checking a box" when we pray. Instead, using prayer to have real and honest words with God. Giving God our whole selves in order to witness the incredible transformation through prayer.

Feb 18, 202442 min

Ep 203What is the Purpose of Prayer? | 40 Days of Prayer

In Episode 203, Pastor Matt explains the Holy Spirit's role in our prayer life and describes how prayer is our way to have a personal connection with the God.

Feb 11, 202444 min

Ep 202How to Practice Prayer | Sandals Church

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Welcome to another episode of "Practice" with Fredo Ramos! Today we explore the transformative power of prayer in spiritual formation.Join us as we redefine prayer as a practice of communion with God that is grounded in love, creating an intimate perspective on this spiritual discipline. Go beyond viewing prayer as just a conversation, to understanding it is an ongoing relationship with Him. With honesty and vulnerability, prayer allows individuals to express their thoughts, emotions, and aspirations while receiving guidance and comfort.

Feb 5, 20245 min

Ep 201The Impact of Praying for Others | 40 Days of Prayer

Welcome to another episode of Sandals Church Podcast! In this episode Pastor Fredo Ramos talks about the importance of Intercessory prayer. He dives into the challenges and rewards of maintaining the discipline of prayer in contemporary times teeming with distractions and rampant cynicism. He also explores the role of faith in igniting both - prayer and purposeful action, and the crucial involvement of intercessory prayer as a form of spiritual warfare against forces disrupting unity and love.

Feb 4, 202437 min

Ep 200How to Practice Silence | Sandals Church

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In this episode, Pastor Fredo Ramos describes silence as a crucial part of spiritual formation. He discusses how silence confronts us with our internal noise—thoughts, emotions, and dreams that are often drowned by external distractions. Pastor Fredo describes silence as a presenting us with opportunities for self-awareness and spiritual growth.

Jan 29, 20247 min

Ep 199Silence and Solitude: A Path to Spiritual Growth | 40 Days of Prayer

Pastor Fredo Ramos explores the need for silent spaces in our noisy lives. He explains how it impacts health, cognitive functioning, and our spiritual connections. He emphasizes the critical role of silence in nurturing our relationship with God, whose voice can often get drowned out by the world around us. By creating regular rhythms of silence and prayer into our lives, we open ourselves up to incredible changes. This conscious choice can be transformative across multiple areas of our lives.

Jan 28, 202439 min

Ep 198A Journey Towards Spiritual Health: How Spirituality Affects Your Life | Healthy

Pastor Matt explores the balance between physical fitness, emotional stability, and spiritual well-being. Addressing the essential role of discipline in achieving spiritual fitness and growth, he draws great comparisons between a dedicated physical workout regimen and maintaining spiritual health. He highlights the significance of community and collective strength in cultivating our spiritual journey. Showing how embracing life's challenges as a spiritual gym session can lead to strengthening our faith.

Jan 21, 202442 min

Ep 197How Feelings and Emotions Effect Your Overall Wellness | Healthy

Bringing emotional health to the forefront, emotions play a huge role in shaping our decisions, leading to the course our lives take. As stated in biblical texts, the heart, centers human emotions. This aligns with modern science that show decisions are never made empty of emotions. Unchecked emotions can lead to impulsive decisions, such as when we admit to making purchases emotionally, leading to potential regrets.Emotions can drive choices related to health, job, relationships, and religious practices, which may not benefit someone's long-term well-being. Overcoming these hurdles requires acknowledging the power of emotions and creating strategies to prevent their power in life's journey.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Jan 14, 202442 min

Ep 196How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle | Healthy

This episode of Sandals Church podcast features a special and enlightening discourse on health and wholeness from our beloved speaker Erik Salley. In this journey of lessons beyond the surface, we uncover the path that Dr. Erik Salley treaded – from succumbing to the temptation of performance-enhancing anabolic steroids to grappling with a crippling injury, his journey bears powerful lessons for all of us.Simultaneously, he aims to challenge our viewpoints on health and wellness. Drawing on the wisdom of Sandal Church's vision of courage and authenticity, his talk revolves around viewing our human bodies as marvels of resilience and adaptability. Digging deeper into the cultural pressures that often hound us towards a state of physical decline, he invites us to reflect on our attitudes and behaviors that may be restricting us from achieving true health and wholeness.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Jan 7, 202437 min

Ep 195How to Create a New Year's Resolution | NYE 2023

In this installment of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Fredo Ramos invites listeners to embark on a comprehensive journey of 'Embracing Change: Deep Waters of Faith'. He explores the ceaseless transformation of life and faith in which every ending initiates a fresh beginning brimming with potential for growth and renewal.Entering the tranquil harbors of reflection, he emphasizes the importance of introspection to understand our past experiences and acknowledge the invaluable lessons learned from every victory and defeat. Moreover, he delves into the heart of the Christian journey, recommending we view the dawn of a new year as an opportunity to embrace change, venture beyond what is known, and seize the wonders waiting in the deep waters of faith.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Dec 31, 202326 min

Ep 194What is Christmas All About? | Christmas 2023

Christmas – a time of delightful joy and gift-giving. But have we ever stopped to consider the deeper meanings that surround this festive season? In this episode of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown dives into the origins of Christmas, shedding light on a story that transcends time and cultures, illuminating how the Christmas narrative expands beyond its religious roots to touch the lives of everyone.While the excitement of Christmas is widespread, its true value lies in its innate ability to inspire hope in times of adversities, reaching across societal boundaries, as the episode reveals. Pastor Matt provides engaging insights into the universality, inclusivity, and transformative power of Christmas. They remind us that the Bible's depiction of Christmas is not about humanity seeking divinity, but the divine seeking humanity - a story of hope and perfect leaders, rekindling faith and imparting courage.

Dec 24, 202329 min

Ep 193Does Jesus Need Your Money? | Generous Like Jesus

Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown discusses the significance of embracing generosity from a Christian perspective. The conversation delves into the core vision of creating authenticity among modern church-goers, encouraging them to maintain an honest relationship with themselves, with God, and with others. This principle is not just about adhering to dogma, but requires an understanding that the Christian journey involves honesty and vulnerability.The host moves on to tackle the complex issue of finances and the church. Acknowledging the challenges and pressures associated with discussing financial stewardship and delve into the concept of 'Generosity, Like Jesus', fostering an understanding beyond mere personal viewpoints. Also, the emphasis does not lie on the quantity of gift, but rather on the intention and state of the heart, notably when educating the next generation about the value of giving.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Dec 18, 202337 min

Ep 192Feeling Grateful is Not Gratitude | Generous Like Jesus

To be grateful is good, but to actually practice gratitude is so much more than that. By practicing gratitude, you are choosing to follow Jesus, even when you don't understand. You're promising to remain faithful, even when it's difficult.So many of us live like we know Jesus, but our actions just don't follow. Maybe you even feel grateful to God, but you don't go any deeper than that. You may not be allowing your faith to grow any further, and that matters to Jesus. Check out Melody Workman's message on "Why Feeling Grateful Isn't Enough", and comment below your thoughts or feelings! We'd love to hear from you.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Dec 10, 202344 min

Ep 191How to Manage My Finances | Generous Like Jesus

Did you know that Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic in the New Testament? Despite the anxiety that it gives most of us, we have to be open to talking about the subject, because, the reality is, where our money goes often points to where our heart is at. In Luke 16:13-14 (NLT), Jesus says "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other". If money is our only concern, and we don't trust God with our money, then where is our heart truly at? Are you contributing to the growth of God's kingdom, or are you just benefitting from it? Consider this as you check out Pastor Matt's message.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Dec 3, 202340 min

Ep 190How Practicing Gratitude Can CHANGE You! | Generous Like Jesus

When was the last time you thanked God for the blessings in your life?We each have a tendency to take for granted the gifts that we've been given, whether that's personal talents, financial blessings, or personal relationships. Take some time today to pray a prayer of thankfulness over what you have, and cherish the good times when you have them.Learn about the Generous Like Jesus Campaignhttps://sandalschurch.com/generous/Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Nov 26, 202341 min

Ep 189Practice: The Spiritual Practice of Listening

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Learn the spiritual practice of listening: being fully attentive with the intent of understanding. Listening is a matter of life and death when it comes to relationships. There is no life with God apart from listening. Our current culture is noisy with lots of talking. The practice of listening is a dying art.Here's how you can practice listening: - Ask people how they experience your listening- Think about how you can become a safe personPractice listening so that you can be formed more fully into a person of love.Spiritual formation is the process of how we become more like Jesus.

Nov 23, 20234 min

Ep 188How to be Generous | Generous Like Jesus

In a culture where greed and selfishness are so predominant, how do we allow ourselves to be marked by generosity?Generosity is a lot more than what you do with your money. Jesus was incredibly generous, yet He had little to nothing to His name. He was generous with His time, His affection, and His words. Even if you don't have much, how can you be more generous in your life? What do you need to sacrifice so you can give more?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Nov 19, 202336 min

Ep 187Sharing Our Faith at the Table | Oblivious

How often have you judged someone because they looked a little different? What about the way that they talked, or something they said? What if, instead of judging someone based on your surface-level interpretation, you decided to understand them?Hospitality with your faith isn't always easy. You might even find yourself in an uncomfortable conversation or two, but it's vital to share what you believe the way that Jesus did: with the utmost love and compassion.Take some time to reflect on Pastor Fredo's words as you check out this sermon on how to share your faith at the table.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Nov 12, 202339 min

Ep 186Are You a Prideful Person? | Oblivious

One of Jesus' most evident qualities was His ability to be humble, yet the thing our world struggles most with is unchecked pride. Why is this?Unfortunately, the path to humility is challenging. When was the last time you examined your own blind spots? How frequently do you seek honest feedback from those close to you? Humility doesn't just come naturally, and if you don't constantly work at it, you may never find yourself attaining it.Take some time to listen to Pastor Fredo's message on becoming marked by humility, and how in some ways, we are all oblivious to our pride.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Nov 5, 202337 min

Ep 185How to Deal with Broken Relationships | Oblivious

Amidst the intricate web of our relationships, conflicts are bound to surface. Whether we realize it or not, those in our sphere are observing how we, as individuals, navigate and resolve these disputes.In these moments of relational conflict, you'll encounter an opportunity to extend compassion, grace, and understanding, but the choice ultimately lies with you. The truth is, it can often be more tempting to hold onto anger rather than extending the olive branch and fostering peace. How can you challenge yourself to be more generous with your grace during this season? Who do you need to seek reconciliation with? Take a moment to reflect on these questions as you watch Pastor Matt's sermon on how Jesus can guide you through your relational conflicts.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Oct 29, 202342 min

Ep 184How to Identify the Obvious in a Culture that is Oblivious | Oblivious

Truth can be difficult to find in a culture that is oblivious to what is happening around them. We so often miss the needs of those around us. Sometimes, we even miss important things about ourselves. But more often than not, we miss the truth of what God is doing in our lives.1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV says this, "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.". How can you create a culture of truth around you? Is there someone that needs to hear the truth from you, or do you yourself need to receive a difficult truth from someone else? The reality is we all struggle with this. Take comfort in the knowledge that God's truth is certain, and if you're willing to listen, He will make it known to you.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Oct 22, 202343 min

Ep 183How to Represent Jesus in Times of War | The Essentials

Sometimes the sermon calendar get's an abrupt last minute change to address moments of crisis. Thankfully, God's Word is sufficient for guidance and wisdom during times of crisis like the situation currently being experienced in the Middle East. How can followers of Jesus respond to war and divisiveness? Remember that people are watching you, let Jesus challenge you, weep with those who weep and stay spiritually united as the church. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Oct 15, 202340 min

Ep 182Multiply | The Essentials

In Matthew 28, Jesus makes one of his most important commands yet-- He asks all of his followers to go forth and make disciples of all the nations. To share their faith with those who do not believe. This isn't always easy, but the command is simple.The reality of the Christian life is that it isn't easy, but to walk with Christ is to make the daily choice to choose His way over yours. What can you do to take a step towards spiritual growth? Who in your life can you invite into your faith journey? Think on these questions as you check out this week's sermon!Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Oct 8, 202332 min

Ep 181Learning to Share My Faith in Jesus | The Essentials

The Christian faith revolves around the concept of discipleship, a strategy built on believers actively sharing their faith to cultivate new believers, who, in turn, continue this cycle by sharing their faith with others.Unfortunately, discussing your faith can sometimes feel challenging. When was the last time you engaged in a conversation about Jesus with someone who doesn't share your faith? For many of us, it has probably been a while. Take some time and listen to Pastor Matt's message on how to improve at sharing your faith, and what you can do differently in your own personal faith journey.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Oct 1, 202346 min

Ep 180Are You Leaving a Legacy or a Vacancy? | The Essentials

If everyone served like you, where would the church be? Would it be thriving and filled with volunteers, or would it be struggling to make service happen?Our culture often leans into a "consumer" focused mindset where all we do is take... but what would happen if you started to give back to the church? To serve the people that you worship next to every weekend? Even if you've been attending for years and years, it's never too late to start. Will you leave a legacy, or a vacancy?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Sep 24, 202342 min

Ep 179Supporting the Mission God Gave Me | The Essentials

Trusting God is the cornerstone to the Christian faith, but when it comes to finances & tithing, it can be tough.In Matthew 14, Jesus and His disciples find themselves at an impasse. With tens of thousands of people wanting to hear Jesus' words, they need to be fed. Jesus then takes some bread and fish from a young boy and multiplies it, feeding everyone-- with extra to spare. The secret is God can turn a little into a lot. He can take your gifts and do something big, but before anything you have to trust Him. When you bless Jesus, He will bless you in abundance.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Sep 17, 202341 min

Ep 178Why We Still Need Church | The Essentials

It's popular today to take the teachings of Jesus without the church. People are hard and the world is changing - is it really still necessary for your faith to gather once a week? Yes. For Christians, the church does more for your faith than you know, like reminding you of the power of God that saved. The church is essential for your faith.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Sep 10, 202344 min

Ep 177Why Prayer is Essential | The Essentials

Prayer can be a challenging practice in our daily Christian lives. How do we pray? How long should the prayer be? How do I say the right prayer? Does God really listen to my prayers? All of these questions can been swimming around in our mind as we try to figure out the best way to pray. However, in the gospels, Jesus shows us how to pray, and shared why it’s so important to our faith journey.Join us as we continue in our series, The Essentials, as Pastor Fredo Ramos teaches us how prayer is essential to our walk with God.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Sep 3, 202344 min

Ep 176Why Reading the Bible is Important | The Essentials

Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Aug 27, 202345 min

Ep 175The Love of God Changes Me | The Essentials

Love has taken on various meanings in our culture, but often times it is use to refer to the attractions we have and the desires we want. The Bible offers us a different view of love, one that brings us into a deeper connection with ourselves, God, and others. Join us as we continue in our sermon series, The Essentials, as Pastor Matt teaches his sermon titled "The Love of God Changes Me."Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Aug 20, 202340 min

Ep 174How to Be A Christian | The Essentials

Let's be real-- Christians spend a lot of time arguing about things that don't really matter, and it can be hard to figure out what is most important. Would it make you feel better to know that Jesus was very clear on what is essential for your faith?It doesn't have to be confusing! Check out Pastor Matt's message on the essentials for a good Christian life, and how you can become a stronger and more loving believer.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Aug 13, 202345 min

Ep 173How Being Vulnerable Helps Your Spirituality | Hidden

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of shame? Whether it’s shame that has been forced on to you by others, or you are wrestling with it internally, there’s a way for you to be free of that burden. In Mark 14:33-34, Jesus feels overwhelmed by the weight of the pain He’s feeling, stating that His soul was “overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death”. Rather than hiding this, He asked three of His disciples to keep watch for Him– to look out for Him. Jesus was deeply vulnerable with those that He trusted in a moment of great burden. Who in your life can you look to when your heart feels overwhelmed?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Aug 6, 202338 min

Ep 172How to Find Purpose | Multiply

What does it mean to multiply your faith?The strategy of multiplication is exactly how Jesus spread the good news of the gospel over 2,000 years ago. Rather than using His divine power to make everyone believe, He instead allowed people to spread His message across the globe through the process of discipleship. 2 Timothy 2:2 says "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others" (NIV). As a church we need more people to begin discipling others, because without that, we will never reach those that are far away.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Jul 30, 202331 min