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Revelation 8 gives a picture of God's wrath in the end times. Suffice to say, it's not a pretty picture. Scripture tells us that the consequence of sin is more sin, and we see that in our times today. In this episode of Moment of Truth, Pastor Matt Shackelford reads Revelation 8 and discusses the importance of sharing the gospel with others while we still have time.

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In this episode, Pastor Matt shares the things he is thankful for! It has been an amazing year at Central Church and on Moment of Truth. We are truly grateful for what God is doing in Collierville, TN.

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Are we ever truly happy? Our state of happiness can be there one day and gone the next. But joy transcends our current circumstances. Joy sticks around when times are bad. Pastor Matt looks at 1 Peter 1 as we see what it means to rejoice in an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.

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The old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me," may be one of the biggest lies statements ever made. The tongue is a powerful tool that lays waste and devastation. But it can also build others up. Pastor Matt looks at the book of James in the Bible to see what it says about our tongue and how to use it for the glory of God.

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In Hebrews 9, we see that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we have been forgiven of our sins. Pastor Matt Shackelford looks through the book of Hebrews to see what the Bible says about the one and only sacrifice we need to be forgiven.

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As Christians, we have an urgent call to share the gospel with others. But often, we tend to drift away from Christ as we become complacent with our salvation. Don't put off the urgent call to Christ! Today is the day to share Christ with others! Turn to Hebrews 2 as Pastor Matt shares 3 reasons our salvation is too important to ignore.

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Just as the Ark was a sign of God's mercy to us, the book of Philemon is a book that reminds us to be merciful and forgive those who have wronged us. If you're dealing with someone who has hurt you or wronged you, Philemon reminds us that we are all made in the image of God.

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In this insightful exploration of Luke 13:1-9, Pastor Matt Shackelford shows how to navigate life's inevitable tragedies by focusing on transformation. Jesus addresses the unavoidable nature of suffering in a fallen world, using the examples of the Galileans killed by Pilate and the tower in Siloam. Learn how to prioritize your spiritual life, respond to tragedy, and allow God to shape you through trials.

Many of us hold a familiar image of Jesus: the Prince of Peace, or the newborn in a manger. But passages like Luke 12:49-58 challenge us to see another side—one that calls us to a choice and warns of consequences. When Jesus says, "I came to cast fire on the earth," it may feel unsettling, even unexpected. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into the urgency behind Jesus' words and why He calls us to make a decision that can’t be delayed. Learn why Jesus warns us against missing our opportunity to follow Him and how His words are a call to real transformation.

Thieves are only effective when you don't know they're coming. In the same way that we would protect our house if we knew it was in danger, Jesus tells us to be vigilant for His return. In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus teaches that we must be prepared and guard our hearts and minds. In today's sermon, Pastor Matt teaches three ways we can stand guard for the return of Christ.

One of our greatest mistakes is relying on ourselves. Whether it's for our physical needs or our spiritual, we often forget that God is ultimately in control. In this sermon from Luke 12, Pastor Matt Shackelford teaches on the parable of the rich fool and how shares how we can avoid the avoid the deadly results of greed.

Whether it's a haunted house or a horror movie, we love the adrenaline we get from a good scare. In Luke 12, Jesus tells his disciples that all too often, we fear the wrong things. Those who can harm us are not the ultimate thing we should fear, but the one who can condemn us to hell. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford shares what it means to have a healthy fear of God.

In Revelation 3, we see a useless church - one that is neither hot nor cold. Jesus says that he will "vomit" this church from his mouth. In this sermon, Pastor Matt shares three ways we can avoid being a disgusting and useless church.