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Matt Chandler is a lead pastor at The Village Church in DFW, president of the Acts 29 church planting network, and the author of Joy in the Sorrow: How a Thriving Church (and its Pastor) Learned to Suffer Well.
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Commending Christ, Q & A

Desiring God 2009 Conference for Pastors

Feb 4, 2009
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 + 3
Feb 4, 2009
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Interview

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 1

Autobiography, Part 1

Feb 4, 2009
Through a circuitous series of events, Matt Chandler became a Christian, Bible study teacher, and preacher.
John Piper + 1
Feb 4, 2009
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Interview

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 2

Autobiography, Part 2

Feb 4, 2009
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 + 1
Feb 4, 2009
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Interview

John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 3

Calvinism and Sexual Complementarity

Feb 4, 2009
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 + 1
Feb 4, 2009
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John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 4

Advice for Pastors

Feb 4, 2009
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.
John Piper + 1
Feb 4, 2009
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Interview

Getting Real with Personal Sin: An Interview with Matt Chandler

Authors on the Line

Feb 27, 2013
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…
Matt Chandler + 1
Feb 27, 2013
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Is Your Boyfriend Mature Enough for You?

Is Your Boyfriend Mature Enough for You?

Jan 30, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Jan 30, 2015
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Has Facebook Ruined Dating?

Feb 2, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 2, 2015
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Should My Church Help Me Get Married?

Feb 3, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 3, 2015
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Should I Date a Godly Girl I Do Not Find Attractive?

Feb 4, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 4, 2015
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Should a Boyfriend “Lead” His Girlfriend?

Feb 5, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 5, 2015
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Signs a Single Should Stop Dating

Feb 6, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 6, 2015
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Dating and Marriage for the Victims of Past Abuse

Feb 9, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 9, 2015
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What Hope Does God Give Lonely Singles?

Feb 10, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Feb 10, 2015
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Living Out God’s Design for Marriage in Today’s World

Jul 24, 2015
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.
Matt Chandler
Jul 24, 2015
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Why Christmas Never Lives Up to the Buildup

Why Christmas Never Lives Up to the Buildup

Dec 22, 2017
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.
Matt Chandler
Dec 22, 2017

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