What Matters Most
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.
Refuse to Rationalize
Scripture:Â Romans 12:2
Series:Â This Time Around
You’ve got a second chance. You’re in a new city. You’re starting a new job. You’re rebounding from a bad relationship. You’re kicking off a new project. The question is, this time around will you be happy with the end result, or will you find yourself repeating the same mistakes? The gospel of Jesus Christ frees us to address the core issues that lead to our repeated struggles. Join us as we learn how, forgiven and free, things can be drastically different...this time around.
<...Take Responsibility
Scripture:Â Matthew 5:8
Series:Â This Time Around
You’ve got a second chance. You’re in a new city. You’re starting a new job. You’re rebounding from a bad relationship. You’re kicking off a new project. The question is, this time around will you be happy with the end result, or will you find yourself repeating the same mistakes? The gospel of Jesus Christ frees us to address the core issues that lead to our repeated struggles. Join us as we learn how, forgiven and free, things can be drastically different...this time around.
<...Recognize the Lies
Scripture:Â Romans 8:28
Series:Â This Time Around
You’ve got a second chance. You’re in a new city. You’re starting a new job. You’re rebounding from a bad relationship. You’re kicking off a new project. The question is, this time around will you be happy with the end result, or will you find yourself repeating the same mistakes? The gospel of Jesus Christ frees us to address the core issues that lead to our repeated struggles. Join us as we learn how, forgiven and free, things can be drastically different...this time around.
<...Respond with Hope
Scripture:Â Romans 5:3-5
Series:Â Better Than Before
Bad things happen. We can’t control when bad things hit us, but we can control how we respond. And guided by faith, it’s possible to come out on the other side of struggle stronger than when it started. In this series we’ll study God’s Word to see how he uses difficulty to shape and enrich our lives and how we can respond to struggle in a way that leads to lessons learned, skills attained, and a faith that’s deepened.
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Choose Growth
Scripture: Romans 5:3-5Series: Better Than BeforeBad things happen. We can’t control when bad things hit us, but we can control how we respond. And guided by faith, it’s possible to come out on the other side of struggle stronger than when it started. In this series we’ll study God’s Word to see how he uses difficulty to shape and enrich our lives and how we can respond to struggle in a way that leads to lessons learned, skills attained, and a faith that’s deepened.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from Go...
Trusting God
Scripture: Hab. 3:17-19Sermon Series: Why God, Why?Some people begin with the assumption that it's never cool to question God. That's not true. Ask away. God can handle your questions. The real issue is this: will you submit to His answers?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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Comfort from God
Scripture: Hab. 2:18-20Sermon Series: Why God, Why?Some people begin with the assumption that it's never cool to question God. That's not true. Ask away. God can handle your questions. The real issue is this: will you submit to His answers?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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Questioning God
Scripture: Hab. 1:1-5Sermon Series: Why God, Why?Some people begin with the assumption that it's never cool to question God. That's not true. Ask away. God can handle your questions. The real issue is this: will you submit to His answers?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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Tackle It Together
Scripture:Â Ephesians 4:25
Sermon Series:Â The Elephant in the Room
There's an issue you're avoiding, a problem you're not addressing. But avoidance isn't working for anyone. It's time to address the elephant in the room.
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.
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Call it Out
Scripture:Â Ephesians 5:1-5
Sermon Series:Â The Elephant in the Room
There's an issue you're avoiding, a problem you're not addressing. But avoidance isn't working for anyone. It's time to address the elephant in the room.
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.
At St. Mark Houston we bel...
An Unhelpful Obsession
Scripture: Matthew 25:21, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 4:1–4:5, John 3:26–3:31
Sermon Series:Â Crushing It
There’s something that stirs within each one of us, bringing out the worst in us. It keeps us from apologizing or forgiving. It keeps us from showing weakness and causes us to obsess over our own glory and to take joy in other people’s failures. It turns our relationships with friends and families toxic and shuts out the grace of God. What is it? Come on, you already know. It’s your pride.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from...
An Unhelpful Attitude
Scripture: Job 1:20–1:22, Daniel 5:26, Deuteronomy 8:17–8:19
Sermon Series:Â Crushing It
There’s something that stirs within each one of us, bringing out the worst in us. It keeps us from apologizing or forgiving. It keeps us from showing weakness and causes us to obsess over our own glory and to take joy in other people’s failures. It turns our relationships with friends and families toxic and shuts out the grace of God. What is it? Come on, you already know. It’s your pride.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from G...
Crowded Hearts
Scripture: Psalm 10:4, Jeremiah 9:23–9:24, Philippians 2:3–2:8
Series:Â Crushing It
There’s something that stirs within each one of us, bringing out the worst in us. It keeps us from apologizing or forgiving. It keeps us from showing weakness and causes us to obsess over our own glory and to take joy in other people’s failures. It turns our relationships with friends and families toxic and shuts out the grace of God. What is it? Come on, you already know. It’s your pride.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and...
The Centrality of Idolatry
Scripture: 1 John 5:20–5:21
Sermon Series:Â Religion Unraveled
In this series we’ll sort through the drawer marked “religion” and examine the major misunderstandings about the Christian faith and replace them with something better: Jesus
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.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a...
The Shallowness of Happiness
Scripture: Hebrews 12:3–12:11
Sermon Series:Â Religion Unraveled
In this series we’ll sort through the drawer marked “religion” and examine the major misunderstandings about the Christian faith and replace them with something better: Jesus
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.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a...
Pietists and Party Animals
Scripture: Galatians 5:13–5:15
Sermon Series:Â Religion Unraveled
In this series we’ll sort through the drawer marked “religion” and examine the major misunderstandings about the Christian faith and replace them with something better: Jesus
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 713-468-262
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a...
The Lie of the Ladder
Scripture: Galatians 3:10–3:14
Sermon Series:Â Religion Unraveled
In this series we’ll sort through the drawer marked “religion” and examine the major misunderstandings about the Christian faith and replace them with something better: Jesus
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
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a...
The Myth of the Cosmic Scale
Scripture: Psalm 103:8–103:14
Sermon Series:Â Religion Unraveled
In this series we’ll sort through the drawer marked “religion” and examine the major misunderstandings about the Christian faith and replace them with something better: Jesus
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
At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a...
Anger (from "Quitter" series)
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-25Sermon Series: QuitterJesus has freed the world to be quitters, laying aside the empty attitudes of this world and embracing an approach to life that is overflowing with peace and brings blessing to 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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comparison
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-24
Sermon Series:Â Quitter
Jesus has freed the world to be quitters, laying aside the empty attitudes of this world and embracing an approach to life that is overflowing with peace and brings blessing to 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 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.
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Blame
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-23
Sermon Series:Â Quitter
Jesus has freed the world to be quitters, laying aside the empty attitudes of this world and embracing an approach to life that is overflowing with peace and brings blessing to 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 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.
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Procrastination
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-22
Sermon Series:Â Quitter
Jesus has freed the world to be quitters, laying aside the empty attitudes of this world and embracing an approach to life that is overflowing with peace and brings blessing to 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 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.
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Shame
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Series:Â Quitter
Jesus has freed the world to be quitters, laying aside the empty attitudes of this world and embracing an approach to life that is overflowing with peace and brings blessing to 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 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.
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Bitter Nag versus Biblical Helpmate
Series:Â Man School
Men are not born, they are made. In this series of teachings Pastor Matt will cast a vision of life as a man who is made in the image of Jesus.
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 St Mark Houston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that...
Good Man versus a Godly Man
Series:Â Man School
Men are not born, they are made. In this series of teachings Pastor Matt will cast a vision of life as a man who is made in the image of Jesus.
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 St Mark Houston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that...
Porn and Lust versus Pursuing a Wife
Series:Â Man School
Men are not born, they are made. In this series of teachings Pastor Matt will cast a vision of life as a man who is made in the image of Jesus.
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 St Mark Houston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that...
Sacrifice Versus Self-Preservation
Series:Â Man School
Men are not born, they are made. In this series of teachings Pastor Matt will cast a vision of life as a man who is made in the image of Jesus.
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 St Mark Houston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that...
Apathy Versus Responsibility
Series:Â Man School
Men are not born, they are made. In this series of teachings Pastor Matt will cast a vision of life as a man who is made in the image of Jesus.
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 St Mark Houston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
At St. Mark Houston we believe that...
Forgiveness or Justice
Scripture:Â 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
There are certain things in life that naturally don't mix. However, the Christian faith frees us from this type of thinking and shows us how only God can help us bridge this gap.
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.
At St. Mark Houston we bel...
Personal Freedom and Responsibility
Scripture:Â 1 Corinthians 9:19; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24
There are certain things in life that naturally don't mix. However, the Christian faith frees us from this type of thinking and shows us how only God can help us bridge this gap.
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.
At St. Mark Houston we bel...
Faith or Reason
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7; Genesis 1:26-31There are certain things in life that naturally don't mix. However, the Christian faith frees us from this type of thinking and shows us how only God can help us bridge this gap.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work or Fulfillment
Scripture:Â Matthew 22:34-40; Matthew 5:6
There are certain things in life that naturally don't mix. However, the Christian faith frees us from this type of thinking and shows us how only God can help us bridge this gap.
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.
At St. Mark Houston we bel...
Deliver Us From Evil
Scripture:Â Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Series:Â Teach Me to Pray
In this series we'll examine the Lord's Prayer and we’ll learn for ourselves just how simple, yet essential, a life of talking to God truly is.
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.
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Temptation...
Scripture:Â Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Series:Â Teach Me to Pray
In this series we'll examine the Lord's Prayer and we’ll learn for ourselves just how simple, yet essential, a life of talking to God truly is.
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.
At St. Mark Houston...
Forgive Our Trespasses...
Scripture:Â Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Series:Â Teach Me to Pray
In this series we'll examine the Lord's Prayer and we’ll learn for ourselves just how simple, yet essential, a life of talking to God truly is.
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.
At St. Mark Houston...
Daily Bread...
Scripture:Â Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Series:Â Teach Me to Pray
In this series we'll examine the Lord's Prayer and we’ll learn for ourselves just how simple, yet essential, a life of talking to God truly is.
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.
At St. Mark Houston...
Thy Kingdom Come
Scripture:Â Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Series:Â Teach Me to Pray
In this series we'll examine the Lord's Prayer and we’ll learn for ourselves just how simple, yet essential, a life of talking to God truly is.
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.
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Our Father in Heaven
The first in a series of messages on The Lord's Prayer
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.
Sustained by Holiness
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3–1:9
Sermon Series:Â Sustainable
There's only so much "you" to go around. Your life, and all of your resources, are not in endless supply. And once they're spent, they're gone. Doesn't it make sense that we'd learn what it means to leverage our finite lives for maximum impact?
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.stmarkh...
Sustained by Community
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19–10:25
Sermon Series:Â Sustainable
There's only so much "you" to go around. Your life, and all of your resources, are not in endless supply. And once they're spent, they're gone. Doesn't it make sense that we'd learn what it means to leverage our finite lives for maximum impact?
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.stmarkh...