What does it mean to truly overcome the world?

In this message, Pastor Fern Matitz explores the biblical meaning of “the world” and focuses on the three areas described in 1 John 2:16: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

Through passages from Genesis 2–3, 1 John 2, and the temptation of Jesus, Pastor Fern connects the patterns we see in Scripture with the struggles we experience in everyday life.

The message challenges us to look honestly at our own hearts:

What do we desire?
What do we pursue?
What are we allowing to control us?

Rather than simply identifying these struggles, we are reminded that there is a biblical response:

Self-control instead of surrendering to the flesh.
Generosity instead of taking what doesn't belong to us.
Humility instead of pride.
Obedience instead of independence from God.

Ultimately, overcoming the world is not about our own strength. It is about keeping our lives centered on Jesus Christ and allowing Him to transform us.

Listen to the full message and take time to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life.

Overcoming the World
Pastor Fern Matitz | Living Rock Church

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The authority doesn't come from us. It comes from Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Fern Matitz explores what it means to exercise spiritual authority as a follower of Christ.

Through Scripture, he addresses the reality of the spiritual realm and the importance of understanding the authority Jesus has entrusted to His disciples.

The message connects spiritual authority with surrender, obedience, purity, sanctification, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Fern also explores James 4:7, emphasizing the relationship between submitting ourselves to God and resisting the enemy.

Drawing from Luke 10:19, he reminds the church that Jesus gives His disciples authority and calls them to use it responsibly.

As the message concludes, Pastor Fern connects this authority with our responsibility toward the people around us and our calling to be the light of the world.

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Not every battle is about what we can see.

In this message, Pastor Fern Matitz takes us deeper into the reality of spiritual warfare and challenges us to look beyond people, circumstances, politics, and distractions — and recognize the spiritual battle taking place around us.

But here's the hope: we don't fight with the weapons of this world.

Our response is found in Christ — through the cross, repentance, worship, the authority of Jesus, and surrender to the Holy Spirit.

The real question isn't simply, “What am I fighting?”

It's “Who am I trusting to fight with me?”

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Are you aware of the spiritual battle around you?

In this message, Pastor Fern Matitz explores the biblical call to remain alert, sober-minded, and grounded in faith.

Using 1 Peter 5 as a key passage, Pastor Fern reminds us that the devil is described as an enemy who prowls like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

The message explores spiritual warfare, distraction, spiritual attacks, humility, submission to God, and the importance of responding to spiritual battles with spiritual faith.

Pastor Fern also uses a dramatic presentation to illustrate the spiritual battle and the freedom found through Jesus.

The central message is simple:

Be aware of your opponent—but don't forget who fights for you.

When we submit ourselves to God, Jesus is our defender.

Listen to the full message and be encouraged to stay alert, stand firm in faith, and keep your eyes on Jesus.

If God is good, where does evil come from?

In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Fern Matitz explores one of the most difficult questions surrounding faith: the origin of evil.

Beginning with the nature and goodness of God, Pastor Fern explores the biblical concepts of evil, free will, pride, Satan's rebellion, and spiritual opposition.

The message emphasizes that evil is not something God created as an independent substance, but is presented as a consequence connected to the absence of good.

It then challenges us to look inward.

The temptation toward pride isn't only something we associate with Satan. We can also fall into the temptation of taking glory for ourselves instead of giving glory to God.

But the message ultimately points us back to Jesus Christ.

Satan is an adversary, but he is defeated. Christ is greater, and our response is to surrender our lives to Him and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us.

Listen to the full message and reflect on what it means to trust the goodness of God in a world where evil is real.

How do we follow Jesus through grief, loss, and the painful seasons of life?

In this meaningful message, Dr. Michael Plog reminds us that grief is real and healing can take time—but Christians do not face loss without hope.

Through Scripture, we are reminded that Jesus understands our pain. He was acquainted with grief and carried our sorrows.

Dr. Plog explores how God can exchange our affliction for His comfort and how the comfort we receive from God can become a source of comfort for others.

The message also reminds us that Jesus offers a peace that the world cannot provide and that our ultimate hope is not found in our circumstances, but in God Himself.

Great is His faithfulness.

Listen and be encouraged to keep following Jesus—even through the losses of life.

What does the Bible really say about angels?

In this teaching, Pastor Fern Matitz explores the biblical role of angels as messengers and servants of God, addressing common misconceptions about the spiritual realm and reminding us where our worship belongs.

We worship God—not the messenger.

But this teaching also brings a powerful challenge to our own lives.

We may not be angels, but we can become messengers in someone else's life by pointing people to Jesus, sharing God's Word, and bringing the Gospel into our everyday relationships.

Wherever God has placed you this week, you have an opportunity to preach Jesus.

Listen to the full teaching and be encouraged to carry the message of Christ wherever you go.

What does it mean to truly know Jesus?

In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Fern Matitz explores the difference between simply recognizing who Jesus is and living a life transformed by Him. Through Scripture, we're reminded to remain rooted in God's Word, guided by the Holy Spirit, and committed to an authentic relationship with Christ.

Listen today and let God's Word strengthen your faith.