46 episodes

Understanding the history of our faith is of the utmost importance, as we can’t really know where we’re going without knowing where we’ve been. Tune in weekly to Centuries and Saints, for a brief look at the people, places, and theology that make up the story of the Christian Church.

Centuries and Saints Scott Matson

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Understanding the history of our faith is of the utmost importance, as we can’t really know where we’re going without knowing where we’ve been. Tune in weekly to Centuries and Saints, for a brief look at the people, places, and theology that make up the story of the Christian Church.

    Women in Luke's Gospel: Mary, Elizabeth, Anna

    Women in Luke's Gospel: Mary, Elizabeth, Anna

    In this episode, we're looking at Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna - three of the women in Luke's Gospel. We'll see how they point us to Jesus and teach us what it looks like to live lives in the fear of Him. I preached this sermon at my home church, Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, on April 24, 2022.

    • 41 min
    Everyday Disciples: Praying

    Everyday Disciples: Praying

    In this episode, we're looking at the spiritual practice of prayer from the Way of Jesus. I preached this sermon at my home church, Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, in January of 2022.

    • 44 min
    Amos: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    Amos: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    In the book of Amos, God's passion for justice is revealed and His people are commanded to repent. In this episode, we look at God's Word to us through the prophet Amos. We will see how ultimately, Jesus and the Gospel are revealed in this short but powerful book.

    • 38 min
    Song of Songs: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    Song of Songs: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    Song of Songs is one of the most beautiful and most misunderstood books in the Bible. Considered part of Israel's Wisdom Literature, the book is a microcosm of the grand story of Scripture - the love of God for His people.

    • 36 min
    Book of Job: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    Book of Job: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    The book of Job wrestles with questions regarding God's sovereignty, His goodness in times of tragedy, the "problem" of evil, God's wisdom and justice, and more. In this sermon I preached at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church on June 20, 2021, we take a deep dive into the book.

    • 43 min
    Hope for Troubled Times

    Hope for Troubled Times

    In this sermon I preached at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian on 12/27/2020, we look at God's word to His people in Jeremiah 29:4-11. God's message to the people of Judah while in exile has great relevance for His Church today during this time of chaos and difficulty in society.

    • 32 min