What Matters Most

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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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Refuse to Rationalize
Today at 6:00 AM

Scripture:  Romans 12:2

Series:  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.

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Take Responsibility
Yesterday at 6:00 AM

Scripture:  Matthew 5:8

Series:  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.

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Recognize the Lies
Last Monday at 6:00 AM

Scripture:  Romans 8:28

Series:  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.

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Respond with Hope
Last Friday at 6:00 AM

Scripture:  Romans 5:3-5

Series:  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
Choose Growth episode artwork
Last Thursday at 6:00 AM

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
Trusting God episode artwork
11/04/2026

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
Comfort from God episode artwork
11/03/2026

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
Questioning God episode artwork
11/02/2026

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
10/30/2026

Scripture:  Ephesians 4:25

Sermon Series:  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
10/29/2026

Scripture:  Ephesians 5:1-5

Sermon Series:  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
10/28/2026

Scripture: Matthew 25:21, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 4:1–4:5, John 3:26–3:31

Sermon Series:  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
10/27/2026

Scripture: Job 1:20–1:22, Daniel 5:26, Deuteronomy 8:17–8:19

Sermon Series:  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
10/26/2026

Scripture:  Psalm 10:4, Jeremiah 9:23–9:24, Philippians 2:3–2:8

Series:  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
10/23/2026

Scripture:  1 John 5:20–5:21

Sermon Series:  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
10/22/2026

Scripture:  Hebrews 12:3–12:11

Sermon Series:  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
10/21/2026

Scripture:  Galatians 5:13–5:15

Sermon Series:  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
10/20/2026

Scripture:  Galatians 3:10–3:14

Sermon Series:  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
10/19/2026

Scripture:  Psalm 103:8–103:14

Sermon Series:  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)
Anger (from "Quitter" series) episode artwork
10/16/2026

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
10/15/2026

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-24

Sermon Series:  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
10/14/2026

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-23

Sermon Series:  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
10/13/2026

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-22

Sermon Series:  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
10/12/2026

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 12:9-21

Sermon Series:  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
10/09/2026

Series:  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
10/08/2026

Series:  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
10/07/2026

Series:  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
10/06/2026

Series:  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
10/05/2026

Series:  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
10/02/2026

Scripture:  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
10/01/2026

Scripture:  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
Faith or Reason episode artwork
09/30/2026

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
09/29/2026

Scripture:  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
09/28/2026

Scripture:  Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Series:  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...
09/25/2026

Scripture:  Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Series:  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...
09/24/2026

Scripture:  Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Series:  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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Daily Bread...
09/23/2026

Scripture:  Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Series:  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
09/22/2026

Scripture:  Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Series:  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...


Our Father in Heaven
09/21/2026

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
09/18/2026

Scripture:  2 Peter 1:3–1:9

Sermon Series:  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
09/17/2026

Scripture:  Hebrews 10:19–10:25

Sermon Series:  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...