Small Town W/Matt Gaff

05/24/2021

This week I am going over some of my Favorite Bible stories check it out here. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Favorite-Bible-Stories-Part-1-e11f3si

Matthew 21:12-17 (NASB2020) Cleansing the Temple 12 And Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying on the temple grounds, and He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. 13 And He *said to them, “It is written...

05/17/2021

This week I go a Ministry that I'm a part of and how it has helped a small town. Check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Small-Town-Battle-Plan-e110svq

Nehemiah 4:9-23 (NASB 2020) Discouragement Overcome 9 But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night. 10 And so in Judah it was said: “The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubble; And we ourselves are unable To rebuild the wal...

05/10/2021

This week we go over some miracles from the Bible. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Miracles-after-Christ-e10f8vb

Peter walked on water (Matthew 14:28-31). All believers spoke in foreign languages (Acts 2:4). Many signs and wonders performed (Acts 2:43; 5:12). Peter & John healed the lame man (Acts 3:1-11; 3:16). Peter's shadow fell on the sick, healing them (Acts 5:15-16). Stephen performed amazing miracles an...

05/03/2021

This week I go over a few of my favorite verses check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Matts-Favorite-Verses-e1011va

Psalms 23:4 (NASB2020) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 119:76 (NASB2020) May Your favor comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant. Matthew 11:29 (NASB2020) Take My yoke upon y...

04/26/2021

Here is the new episode hope you enjoy it. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Day-of-Pentecost-evhep8

Acts 2:1-13 (NASB) The Day of Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly a noise like a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distrib...

04/19/2021

https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/The-Ascension-of-Christ-ev2h2g

Matthew 28:16-20 (NASB 2020) 16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated to them. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been gi...

04/16/2021

04/12/2021

This week I'm going over the three visits of Christ after the resurrection. Check it out here. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/The-Three-Visits-eula6f

John 20: 19-29 (NASB) Jesus among His Disciples 19 Now when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were together due to fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 20 And when He had...

04/05/2021

The Easter episode just dropped please check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Easter-in-a-Small-Town-eu82jo

Matthew 27:50-54 50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and gave up His spirit. 51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split. 52 Also the tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were rai...

03/29/2021

Newest episode just dropped and this week we go over Leadership in the Church and Home. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Leadership-eto8v5

1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB2020) But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. John 14:27 (NASB2020) Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubl...

03/22/2021

Here is my wrap up on the Armor of God series. Enjoy. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Armor-of-God-Part-Three-et6g7o

Genesis 15:1 (NASB2020) After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” 1 Peter 1:5 (NASB2020) who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the l...

03/15/2021

Part two of the Armor of God is out. Check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Armor-of-God-Part-Two-esj1fg

Psalm 43:3 (NASAB2020) 3 Send out Your light and Your truth, they shall lead me; They shall bring me to Your holy hill And to Your dwelling places. John 16:13 (NASB2020) But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own, but whatever He h...

03/08/2021

We are starting our two part series on the armor of God check out Part one here. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Armor-of-God-Part-One-erubq5

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-20 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the pow...

03/01/2021

This week I'm breaking down some different types of bibles and what their Pro's and Con's are. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Bible-Breakdown-er8e2a

John 1:1 (NASB1995) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1 Peter 1:25 (NASB1995) But the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word which was preached to you. James 1:22 (NASB1995) But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearer...

02/15/2021

This week we are talking about Hardships check out the newest episode. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Hardship-and-You-eqdrvk

02/08/2021

We are discussing nurturing a seed of faith within family and friends. Check out the newest episode. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Nurturing-the-Faith-eq39u8

Ephesians 6:4 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Psalms 144:12 12 Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Proverbs 27:18 18 He who tends the fig t...

02/01/2021

This week we are discussing time. When we plant that seed of faith does it grow right away? Nope you need time and nourishment. Check out this week's episode to find out more. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Time-in-a-Small-Town-epohke

Deuteronomy 32:1-4 (NASB1995) 1 “Give ear, O heavens, and let me speak; And let the earth hear the words of my mouth.2 Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the droplets on the fresh grass And as the showers on the herb. 3 For I proclaim the name of the Lord; Ascribe g...

01/27/2021

If you haven't heard the newest episode check it out and next week I am going over patience. Something I think we all need lol.

01/25/2021

This week we go over humility and what the scripture says about it. Check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Humble-in-a-new-world-epdtqe

Psalms 25:9 (NASB1995) He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. 1 Peter 5:6 (NASB1995) Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, Matthew 11:29 (NASB1995) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and....

01/18/2021

This week I am looking at how different churches can work together to better their small towns. Check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Coexisting-in-a-small-town-ep3tc0

John 14:6 (NASB1995) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 9:5 (NASB1995) While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.” Isaiah 43:11 (NASB1995) I, even I, am the Lord, And there is no savior besides Me. 1 Corinthia...

01/11/2021

This week I go over Hope and how we can find strength in God's word. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Hope-in-His-Word-eoq6g0

Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB1995) For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Hebrews 6:19 (NASB1995) This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil...

01/04/2021

What does being saved look like in this new world? Check out the Season 2 premier and find out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Being-Saved-in-a-New-World-eoer0v

Proverbs 27:24 (NASB1995) For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. Matthew 19:23 (NASB1995) And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Ephesians 1:18 (NASB1995) I pray that the eyes of your heart ma...

12/28/2020

Here is the last episode for this year and this season. It has been fun and can't wait for season 2 to kick off Jan 4th. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/End-of-2020-Wrap-Up-eo9h2s

Matthew 7:15-23 15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bea...

12/23/2020

Working on first episode for season 2 and good news I'm only 10 downloads away from 1000. Can't wait to see what Christ has instore for me next year. Here is the link to my Anchor podcast site. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff

A humorous look into small town life through stories, faith, interviews, and music. Matt Gaff takes you on a fun and enjoyable ride bringing some of the small town feel to your home. You can email me at [email protected]

12/21/2020

My series wrap up on Christmas is out check it out here and have a great Christmas. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Belief-in-God-and-Christmas-eo15k3

Matthew 2: 1-12 The Visit of the Magi 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” 3 When Herod th...

12/14/2020

Newest Christmas episode just dropped this one is about trust. Check it out. https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/episodes/Faith-and-Trust-in-God-and-Christmas-enomt0

Luke 2:1-20 Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem 1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own ci...