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Matt Chandler

Matt Chandler is a husband, father of three, and pastor whose greatest desire is to make much of Jesus. He has served over twenty years as the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Acts 29 Network and the author of several books, including most recently The Overcomers: God’s Vision for You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage.

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Why Christmas Never Lives Up to the Buildup

Why Christmas Never Lives Up to the Buildup

Christmas may fall short now, but one day our delight will be full — and it will go on increasing for all eternity. This is what Christmas is all about.

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Living Out God’s Design for Marriage in Today’s World

When we enter into the covenant of marriage, we inevitably bring baggage with us. But God gives grace for us to learn and grow and flourish together.

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What Hope Does God Give Lonely Singles?

Longing for marriage can be a good, God-given desire. But finding a spouse can never replace our primary life’s passion: seeing and savoring Jesus Christ.

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Dating and Marriage for the Victims of Past Abuse

The Church is made of broken people who look to Jesus for satisfaction and joy. Many in the church experienced sexual abuse and struggle in their relationships.

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Signs a Single Should Stop Dating

To be ready for a dating relationship, a young man or woman doesn’t only need availability and desire, but a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Should a Boyfriend “Lead” His Girlfriend?

Boyfriends should take the initiative to lead their girlfriends in ways that are appropriate outside the marriage covenant — especially when it comes to sexual purity.

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Should I Date a Godly Girl I Do Not Find Attractive?

Our culture may place a high premium on looks, but what attracts godly people isn’t just the right physical features, but the spirit and character that lay underneath.

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Should My Church Help Me Get Married?

The local church is a community for all kinds of people, including every age group. And members should constantly be looking for ways to learn from and serve one another across generations.

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Has Facebook Ruined Dating?

Matt Chandler joins the Ask Pastor John podcast to discuss the speed of relationships moving toward marriage, and whether social media has negatively impacted dating.

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Is Your Boyfriend Mature Enough for You?

Is Your Boyfriend Mature Enough for You?

For Christians, the church is the best context for developing relationships because a local community of faith should provide discipleship and accountability like no other place.

Getting Real with Personal Sin: An Interview with Matt Chandler

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Why is our first inclination to run our sins into the dark shadows and hide like Adam tucked up against a tree trunk? We find it natural to hide our sins, even as Christians, but such an act contradicts our…

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Commending Christ, Q & A

Desiring God 2009 Conference for Pastors

Commending Christ in personal evangelism is something that does not depend on a perfect strategy but rather on the content of our message and the faith to believe in the greatness of God and the goodness of the age to come.

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 1

Autobiography, Part 1

Through a circuitous series of events, Matt Chandler became a Christian, Bible study teacher, and preacher.

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 2

Autobiography, Part 2

After his conversion, Matt Chandler struggled with the gospel-less church environment that pervaded his area, and finally was called to be a pastor of Highland Village Baptist.

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 3

Calvinism and Sexual Complementarity

Matt Chandler became a Calvinist through his wrestling with Reformed theology, and finally was comforted by its truths and taught them unashamedly to his growing church.

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 4

Advice for Pastors

Preaching is an indispensable means the Holy Spirit uses, so pastors should embrace the call to preach and be faithful wherever God has placed them.

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