Welcome to "What Matters Most with Matt Popovits," a daily radio broadcast of new and old sermons from St Mark Houston and MPM. Matt serves as pastor of St. Mark Houston, in Houston, Texas and is the founder of Matt Popovits Ministries. He's also the host of "Make It Simple," available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Scripture: | Revelation 2:18-29 Sermon Series: | Called Out In this series, we’ll take a look at some of the ways we as the Church fail to accomplish the mission that Jesus has set out for us, what guidance, encouragement, and warnings he’s given to the Church in the past, and how we can apply this to our situation today. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through…
Scripture: | Revelation 2:8-11 Sermon Series: | Called Out As the Church, we are called to proclaim the Gospel, love the people around us, and love one another. All too often though, the Church can fail to accomplish these things on a global level, in individual communities, and in our everyday lives as Christians. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith…
Scripture: | Luke 19:41-44; John 11:32-44 Sermon Series: | All The Feels God has given us the gift of emotions. That’s right, though our emotions can overwhelm us they are, in fact, a gift from God. In this series we’ll learn how to understand our emotions in the context of our faith, looking to Jesus as both our example and as our Savior. What we will discover is that Jesus not only shows us how…
Scripture: | | Matthew 21:12-14; Ephesians 4:26-27 Sermon Series: | All The Feels God has given us the gift of emotions. That’s right, though our emotions can overwhelm us they are, in fact, a gift from God. In this series we’ll learn how to understand our emotions in the context of our faith, looking to Jesus as both our example and as our Savior. What we will discover is that Jesus not only…
Scripture: | Mark 14:32-36; Philippians 4:6-7 Sermon Series: | All The Feels God has given us the gift of emotions. That’s right, though our emotions can overwhelm us they are, in fact, a gift from God. In this series we’ll learn how to understand our emotions in the context of our faith, looking to Jesus as both our example and as our Savior. What we will discover is that Jesus not only shows us…
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11Sermon Series: Here, Now, and EverybodyIn this series, Matt will look at two major moments in Mark’s Gospel and how this message of “here, now, and everybody” is still upending expectations of what a life of faith is all about.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: Mark 2:18-28Sermon Series: Here, Now, and EverybodyIn this series, Matt will look at two major moments in Mark’s Gospel and how this message of “here, now, and everybody” is still upending expectations of what a life of faith is all about.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3Series: The Space Between UsIn this series Pastor Matt will introduce three biblical truths that can transform even the most strained of relationships, teaching us how to bridge the issues that divide us and create the possibility for a better dynamic. It will also shine light on the lengths God has gone, in Jesus Christ, to mend his relationship with us, pulling us into…
Scripture: John 13:1-17Series: The Space Between UsIn this series Pastor Matt will introduce three biblical truths that can transform even the most strained of relationships, teaching us how to bridge the issues that divide us and create the possibility for a better dynamic. It will also shine light on the lengths God has gone, in Jesus Christ, to mend his relationship with us, pulling us into his…
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12Series: The Space Between UsIn this series Pastor Matt will introduce three biblical truths that can transform even the most strained of relationships, teaching us how to bridge the issues that divide us and create the possibility for a better dynamic. It will also shine light on the lengths God has gone, in Jesus Christ, to mend his relationship with us, pulling us into…
Scripture: Leviticus 23:22; Ecc. 2:24-25 Sermon Series: More to Monday There's more to work than clocking in and checking out. In this series we'll learn how faith in Jesus unlocks a whole new way to look at calling, career, and your 9-5. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at…
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24; Romans 12:1-2 Sermon Series: More to Monday There's more to work than clocking in and checking out. In this series we'll learn how faith in Jesus unlocks a whole new way to look at calling, career, and your 9-5. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at…
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Peter 3:15Sermon Series: More to MondaysThere's more to work than clocking in and checking out. In this series we'll learn how faith in Jesus unlocks a whole new way to look at calling, career, and your 9-5.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00…
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40 Series: More to Monday There's more to work than clocking in and checking out. In this series, we'll learn how faith in Jesus unlocks a whole new way to look at calling, career, and your 9-5. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM…
Scripture: Galatians 6:1–6:5 Sermon Series: Loving Well The Bible famously says that “love is patient and love is kind.” But perhaps it should have added: love is hard. From parents who are deeply flawed to little ones who demand so much, loving others is no easy task. At times it feels impossible. In this series we’ll examine four categories of relationships and discuss how the perfect love…
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–6:7, Matthew 18:1–18:6, Isaiah 1:17 Sermon Series: Loving Well The Bible famously says that “love is patient and love is kind.” But perhaps it should have added: love is hard. From parents who are deeply flawed to little ones who demand so much, loving others is no easy task. At times it feels impossible. In this series we’ll examine four categories of relationships and…
Scripture: Ephesians 6:2–6:3 Sermon Series: Loving Well The Bible famously says that “love is patient and love is kind.” But perhaps it should have added: love is hard. From parents who are deeply flawed to little ones who demand so much, loving others is no easy task. At times it feels impossible. In this series we’ll examine four categories of relationships and discuss how the perfect love…
Scripture: Genesis 2:15 How are followers of Jesus to navigate life as a citizen, and what does it mean to be faithful members of this country while belonging to another kingdom? At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at…
Scripture: Luke 24:45-53 How are followers of Jesus to navigate life as a citizen, and what does it mean to be faithful members of this country while belonging to another kingdom? At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at…
Scripture: Luke 24:45-53 How are followers of Jesus to navigate life as a citizen, and what does it meant to be faithful members of this country while belonging to another kingdom? At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at…
Scripture: Acts 11:25-16 Sermon Series: When Church is the Worst In this series, we look at the church at her worst, examining what can go wrong when sinners gather under the banner of grace. The hope is to build empathy and understanding for those that have been burned or broken by the church. More importantly, we’ll hear of God’s mercy for us, his people, and how we have the chance--each time we…
Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6 In this series, Matt takes a look at 3 characters in the Old Testament and how they are portraits of the mercy and grace God offers to us all. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at…
Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30 Series: Portraits of Grace In this series, Matt takes a look at 3 characters in the Old Testament and how they are portraits of the mercy and grace God offers to us all. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on…
Scripture: Exodus 32:1-5 Series: Portraits of Grace In this series, Matt takes a look at 3 characters in the Old Testament and how they are portraits of the mercy and grace God offers to us all. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on…
Scripture: | | Mark 9:14-29; 2 Cor. 1:8-10 Sermon Series: | | Spent Sometimes in life you’re empty. You’ve given everything you have, you’re drained of all energy, and you have nothing left to give. You’re done. You’re spent. The good news is that you’re not alone. For many and various reasons we all find ourselves running low on hope and with a faith on fumes. What are God’s promises to us in…
Scripture: | Isaiah 49:14-16; Isaiah 53:3-4; Prov. 18:14 Sermon Series: | | Spent Sometimes in life you’re empty. You’ve given everything you have, you’re drained of all energy, and you have nothing left to give. You’re done. You’re spent. The good news is that you’re not alone. For many and various reasons we all find ourselves running low on hope and with a faith on fumes. What are God’s…
Scripture: | 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Galatians 4:4-8 Sermon Series: | | Spent Sometimes in life you’re empty. You’ve given everything you have, you’re drained of all energy, and you have nothing left to give. You’re done. You’re spent. The good news is that you’re not alone. For many and various reasons we all find ourselves running low on hope and with a faith on fumes. What are God’s promises to us in…
Scripture: | Luke 12:22-24; Matthew 11:28-30; Colossians 3:23-24 Sermon Series: | | Spent Sometimes in life you’re empty. You’ve given everything you have, you’re drained of all energy, and you have nothing left to give. You’re done. You’re spent. The good news is that you’re not alone. For many and various reasons we all find ourselves running low on hope and with a faith on fumes. What are God’s…
Scripture: John 5:22-23 Sermon Series: Just Words There are certain words in the Bible that both describe and deliver the work of Jesus. In this series, we will study these incredible words. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the…
Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14a Sermon Series: Just Words There are certain words in the Bible that both describe and deliver the work of Jesus. In this series, we will study these incredible words. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on…
Scripture: | | Mark 9:42-48 Sermon Series: | People Skills In this series, Matt talks, in brutal honesty, about the broken people all around us and how to deal with their dysfunction (and ours) in way that drives us closer to Jesus and blesses others. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: | Matthew 7:1-5 Sermon Series: | People Skills In this series, Matt talks, in brutal honesty, about the broken people all around us and how to deal with their dysfunction (and ours) in way that drives us closer to Jesus and blesses others. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: | Matthew 5:3-6 Sermon Series: | People Skills In this series, Matt talks, in brutal honesty, about the broken people all around us and how to deal with their dysfunction (and ours) in way that drives us closer to Jesus and blesses others. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: | Matthew 5:3-6 Sermon Series: | People Skills In this series, Matt talks, in brutal honesty, about the broken people all around us and how to deal with their dysfunction (and ours) in way that drives us closer to Jesus and blesses others. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on…
Scripture: | Matthew 5:27–5:30 Sermon Series: | According to Jesus Everyone has their own take on how the world should work. Even Jesus. Far from passive and lacking an opinion, Jesus offered clear--and in some cases--controversial takes on practical topics, insisting that those following after him turn a critical eye toward their everyday activities. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a…
Scripture: | Matthew 6:1–6:4 Sermon Series: | According to Jesus Everyone has their own take on how the world should work. Even Jesus. Far from passive and lacking an opinion, Jesus offered clear--and in some cases--controversial takes on practical topics, insisting that those following after him turn a critical eye toward their everyday activities. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a…
Scripture: | Matthew 5:25–5:34 Sermon Series: | According to Jesus Everyone has their own take on how the world should work. Even Jesus. Far from passive and lacking an opinion, Jesus offered clear--and in some cases--controversial takes on practical topics, insisting that those following after him turn a critical eye toward their everyday activities. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a…
Scripture: | Matthew 7:1–7:6 Sermon Series: | According to Jesus Everyone has their own take on how the world should work. Even Jesus. Far from passive and lacking an opinion, Jesus offered clear--and in some cases--controversial takes on practical topics, insisting that those following after him turn a critical eye toward their everyday activities. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a…
Scripture: | Matthew 5:38–5:48 Sermon Series: | According to Jesus Everyone has their own take on how the world should work. Even Jesus. Far from passive and lacking an opinion, Jesus offered clear--and in some cases--controversial takes on practical topics, insisting that those following after him turn a critical eye toward their everyday activities. At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a…
Scripture: Jonah 4 Sermon Series: The Call to Surrender Obedience is tough. Really tough. Often we run away from it like little children only to either live in regret or be found out and forced to do it anyway. In this series, based on the Old Testament book of Jonah, we’ll learn what it takes to live a life of obedience and surrender, following God in every aspect of your life. What are you…
Scripture: Jonah 3 Sermon Series: The Call to Surrender Obedience is tough. Really tough. Often we run away from it like little children only to either live in regret or be found out and forced to do it anyway. In this series, based on the Old Testament book of Jonah, we’ll learn what it takes to live a life of obedience and surrender, following God in every aspect of your life. What are you…
Scripture: Jonah 1 Sermon Series: The Call to Surrender Obedience is tough. Really tough. Often we run away from it like little children only to either live in regret or be found out and forced to do it anyway. In this series, based on the Old Testament book of Jonah, we’ll learn what it takes to live a life of obedience and surrender, following God in every aspect of your life. What are you…
Series: Tried and True At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Tried and True At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Tried and True At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Deep Fake Faith At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Deep Fake Faith At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Deep Fake Faith At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Eras At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Series: Eras At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.