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The stories we have in the Bible teach us how to live by inviting us to see ourselves in the characters and experiences. In the Old Testament, there is a famous story of a woman named Abigail who through her humility and wisdom overcomes an intense and trying circumstance. Abigail is a powerful example for us of a woman in the Bible who led and succeeded by her character. This story invites us to look at ourselves and how we process hard experiences. In God's economy, the wise and humble rise above.A Story That's Not Just For Mothers (Message and Worship) | Sandals ChurchLike, 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/TheDebriefShow

Gender roles are controversial in culture and in the church. The Bible paints a powerful picture of women leadership and how men can respect and follow that leadership. More than recognizing a woman's ability to lead, the Bible shows that God does big things when men honor the voices of women and recognize God's calling in their life. What would happen in this cultural moment if in the church men were sensitive to the call of God on women's lives? The church can be a completely unique space in culture if we catch this vision.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/chann

When most people think of religion, they think of a misogynistic, oppressive system that does not give women rights. While the church can fall into that same category, Jesus showed us how to treat women differently. Join us as we continue in our sermon series She/Her with a message titled How Jesus Empowered Women, from our lead pastor, Pastor Matt Brown!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

What does the Bible say about what it means to be a woman? The Bible teaches that God made humans male and female and that gender is sacred -  but how the church has historically understood the roles of men and women and how they work together has varied.  She/Her is a teaching series on what the Bible has to say about God's design for femininity, who some of the key female figures are in the story of the Bible, and what those stories teach us about the gift of women today.Have We Gotten Women's Roles Wrong? (Message) | Sandals ChurchLike, 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.

We all want to know where we belong, and Christianity’s teaching on baptism is a unique answer to this longing. When a person gets baptized they are identifying with Jesus’ death and resurrection to new life. It’s deep.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-TpEM1jjwSandals Church Español: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Glhzd2qXPbiitxyiWKJggSandals Worship: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprxYW1ckq3zqSpFHFXrXXQSandals Church Youth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnklO4l6HduzlKOh_Me8tdgSandals Church Kids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcowm1n5VrD4ZxteIZOLAgLearn more about

Find spiritual transformation by embarking on the journey. The journey Christ experienced in the garden before his death, at his end when he was crucified and after when he overcame death itself has spiritual meaning that can truly change you at the deepest level. All you have to do is see it. Past, present and future. Humanity, love, victory.  Do you see it?This Easter, we want to recognize the journey through the beautiful and the broken. We believe every mood and every feeling on that journey offers a pathway to spiritual transformation, so let’s start with this question: How are you feeling?Are you feeling angry? Head here: https://youtu.be/NNNaUJ24_34Are you feeling sad? Head here: https://youtu.be/KEUVNOcDaVsAre you feeling joyful? Head here: https://youtu.be/aVQuqQgWmNwFor our custom online easter experience, you can head to https://sandalschurch.com/easteronlineIf you made the decision to follow Jesus, let us know by texting FollowJesus to 77411.Learn more about Sandals Church by visiting our website

Good Friday is a day when we remember the death of Jesus on the cross. It’s the part of the Easter story where we get a unique look at Jesus in his humanity and suffering for us. On the cross, Jesus made 7 statements that reveal what his death means for us and invite us into a journey of spiritual transformation.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

There's a story in The Old Testament about an event the nation of Israel experiences called, The Passover, and it's all about finding God's protection from judgment. The Passover event eventually becomes a holiday that the nation of Israel celebrates throughout their history - a time of remembering a truth bigger than ourselves: that God wants to save us from judgment. Passover is essential for understanding the easter story.What is the meaning of Passover? A message from Pastor Matt of Sandals ChurchLike, 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-TpEM1j

The 10th and final commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus is to not covet your neighbor's...stuff. Their life, their relationships, their possessions, etc. This commandment gets at the heart level: if you're comparing yourself to others, you're not becoming the best version of yourself you could be.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/How to Not Compare Myself to Others (Message) | Sandals ChurchDo 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

"Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor..." - DON'T LIE. The 9th commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus and maybe the most problematic for people living in the modern world. We lie constantly and even reward lying via media influence, digital platforms, and pathways to success. But what if the cost of lying is more than we can bear - at a spiritual level?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Is It Ever Okay to Tell a Lie? (Message) | Sandals ChurchSupport 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

"Thou shall not steal..." The 8th commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus. It seems straightforward enough to follow - but what if there are levels to obeying or breaking this command that we easily miss? More than just material possessions, do you steal opportunity from others? Do you steal honor, joy, and recognition of others? If we're brave enough to face ourselves, we may see the command to not steal in a whole new light that helps us live the new life we've been called to.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Is It Ever Okay to Steal? (Message) | Sandals ChurchDo 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

"Thou shall not commit adultery..." The 7th commandment in the 10 commandments - and the commandment that takes you into the privacy of the bedroom. This message talks through how to heal if you've been betrayed, how to heal if you have failed personally in this area, and how the ultimate faithfulness we desire to see can be found in Jesus.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

"Thou shall not murder..." The 6th commandment in The 10 Commandments. It seems straightforward enough to follow, but Jesus told his listeners that there were deeper levels to this command. He even equated murder with anger and verbal responses given in anger! Our advice? Follow the 6th commandment and go deeper by examining what ways you devalue life by your words and actions.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

An old commandment that translates weirdly to our modern world is - you shall honor your father and mother. It's a command that focuses on the importance of respecting family and it bleeds out into other relationships too. In our modern digital world, the way we often interact with each other is anything but honorable - what might happen in our culture if we let the command to honor our parents affect us at a deep level? Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

You are not what you do occasionally. You are what you do consistently. One of the most transformative spiritual practices you can experience is the sabbath - a regular dedicated 24-hour period of rest where you stop working and connect with God. The Sabbath was introduced to the nation of Israel in the book of Exodus, and its wisdom is still profound for our world today. What if your lack of being able to rest says more about what your life is truly defined by than you want to admit?Spiritual Rhythms Bless my Everyday Life (Worship and Message) | Sandals ChurchLike, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

When you hear the word, "God" what do you think of? The chances are high that whatever comes to your mind is probably related to your experience with people, and a lot of times people fail at representing God. The 3rd commandment found in the book of Exodus, "Do not take the Lord's name in vain." - is not a command about language or things you shouldn't say. It's a command to represent God in the way you live your life. That's a much higher calling and standard than avoiding cussing. It has to do with how you live your life if you call yourself a follower of God.Taking God's Name in Vain (Worship and Message) | Sandals ChurchLike, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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/UC0BBn1VFrdLW

The idea of having an idol and worshipping something has long been outdated and seen as old-fashioned. In 2023 it is easy to think that we have progressed past the need for worship and for idols, but what if you still do worship someone or something? What if there are idols in your life that you don't realize that you've built up? Join us as we continue in our sermon series Old Rules for a New Life, as Pastor Matt preaches on the second of the ten commandments; you must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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-TpEM1jjwSandals Church Español: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Glhzd2qXPbiitxyiWKJggSandals Worsh

In 2023 we're all looking for ways to become free. Free from emotional hurt and trauma, financial stress, and the hostile political environment. We all have something that we want to be free from. This week Pastor Matt dives into the first commandment of the 10 commandments and shows why it is the most important one out of all of them!Only God Can Set You Free (Message) | Sandals ChurchLike, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

The Bible has often taken on criticism for being full of rules that are both restrictive and outdated - maybe even cruel. But what if the rules stated in the Bible have a deeper purpose - one of forming us into better people?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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

Many are familiar with the 10 Commandments and the Exodus story in the Bible. What is often overlooked and misunderstood about these things is that they’re not just about rules and escaping - they’re about rhythms and a new way of living.First came deliverance and freedom. Then followed the rules for living, not the other way around.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.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