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Believers Church of Elizabethton
by Believers Church
Believers Church of Elizabethton's mission is to help broken people become devoted followers of Jesus. Tune in each week to hear Pastor Matt Smith. Visit our website believerschurchjc.com to learn more about us.
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Formed and Filled Part 2: The Gifts of Apostleship & Leadership
What happens when God gives people a vision to build, lead, and advance His Kingdom? In this message, we explore the spiritual gifts of apostleship and leadership. We will consider how they function, why they matter, and how they can be stewarded with humility, wisdom, and accountability. Discover how healthy leadership equips the Body to fulfill God's purposes.
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Formed and Filled Part 1: Welcome to the Gifted Program
Volunteers fill needs, but people operating in their spiritual gifts also partner with God and His work, doing what he designed them to do. Join us as Pastor Mark shares 5 foundational truths that will guide us throughout this series as we dive into spiritual gifts!
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Anchors Part 6: Meeting the Moment
In the final part of our Anchors Series, we look at how Moses meets the moment in the wilderness. When the weight feels overwhelming, God meets us with His presence, His people, and His provision. This is an invitation to join us as we drop all four anchors and go deeper into God's plan for our church.
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Anchors Part 5: Missional Presence
Join us as we explore what it means to be a faithful presence in our community. Following Jesus means more than gathering together. It also means being sent out, bringing His love, hope, and presence into the places where we live, work, and serve.
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Anchors Part 4: Intercessory Worship
What happens when worship becomes more than singing? It becomes standing in the gap. Our third anchor will explore worship that carries the needs of others into the presence of God. We'll discover how prayer and worship work together, why God invites His people to contend for others, and what it looks like to become a church that worships not only for ourselves, but on behalf of our families, our communities, our city, and a world in need.
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Anchors Part 3: Gift-Driven Identity
What if the future of the church isn't built on simply getting more people to volunteer, but on helping every person discover how God has uniquely gifted them? Anchor #2 covers a significant shift in the life of our church: moving from a culture of volunteerism to spiritual gifts. Volunteers fill a need, but spiritually gifted people are equipped to participate in the mission of God from the overflow of who He has created and called them to be.
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Anchors Part 2: Holistic Formation
We want to teach people how to follow Jesus in a world full of distraction. Following Jesus involves several relational touch points that help us see the need for community, accountability, teaching, and sharpening. Join us as we consider our first anchor and how it impacts every area of our lives.
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Anchors Part 1: Divine Detours
In a world that is constantly shifting, followers of Jesus need something that holds firm. In the opening message of our new series, Anchors, we cast a fresh vision of the church God is calling us to be in this season. Join us as Pastor Matt discusses our current location as a "Divine Detour"
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Overflow Part 4: Giving as a Spiritual Discipline
Knowing the right thing to do, and doing the right thing aren't the same. In this final message of this series, Pastor Mark discusses how to take the principles we've learned, and actually put them into practice in our everyday lives.
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Overflow Part 3:Promise to Come
What does it really mean to give God your first and your best? Join us as Pastor Matt discusses how giving our firstfruits reveals where our hearts truly are, acknowledging God as the source of every blessing, and cultivates a life of faith rather than fear. First fruits will help shape a life centered on God's Kingdom.
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Overflow Part 2: The Status Myth
Why do we spend so much energy chasing status, success, and the approval of others? In this message, we explore the story of the Rich Young Ruler and uncover the powerful myth that our worth is determined by what we have, achieve, or accomplish. Discover how to break free from the pressure to prove yourself and find the freedom that comes from following Jesus above everything else.
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Overflow Part 1: Kingdom Metrics
Your treasure shapes the direction of your life. In this message, we explore what Jesus taught about money, stewardship, and the condition of our hearts. Discover how to honor God with your resources, break free from the grip of materialism, and cultivate a life of generosity, trust, and eternal investment.
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Wholehearted Part 8: Church Hurt
Church hurt is real. And for many people, it becomes a barrier to faith, community, and healing. Whether you've experienced disappointment, betrayal, or conflict in the church, this message offers Biblical hope, practical wisdom, and an invitation to move toward restoration and deeper trust in Christ.
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Wholehearted Part 7: A Jesus-shaped Community
We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this message, we will discover how Godly friendships and Christ-centered community help us grow, heal, endure hardship, and become the kind of people Jesus calls His friends.
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Wholehearted Part 6: Single for a Season, Single as a Calling
Singleness is not a waiting room for real life. In this message, we explore God's purpose for single-hood, the beauty of undivided devotion, and how every season of life can be lived with meaning, mission, and fulfillment in Christ.
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Single Sermon: At the Feet of Jesus
Join us as Pastor Matt walks us through his recent experience at Awakening Project at Asbury University. Ministry must function from sitting at the feet of Jesus.
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Wholehearted Part 5: Weeds or Seeds?
Raising kids isn't easy! Join us as we explore some biblical principles for directing kids onto the right path.
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Single Sermon: From Holy to Hollow
The church in Sardis had a reputation for being alive, but Jesus said they were dead. In this sobering message, we confront the danger of spiritual appearance without spiritual reality. Join us as we take a deep look at this church and where we are today.
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Wholehearted Part 4: The Good Marriage
The Bible provides a healthy and holistic approach to marriage. We see this in several places, but the clearest in Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus. This message is for every married couple.
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Wholehearted Bonus Episode: What the Bible teaches about Same Sex Marriage & Relationships
Everyone is talking about it. And denominations have split over the issue. Join us as we discuss what Scripture teaches on same sex marriage and relationships as well as the best way to position our hearts to love and serve others.
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Wholehearted Part 3: The Meaning of Marriage
Marriage is more than a piece of paper and its much more than a civil arrangement between two people. Marriage has deep theological meaning for both married and single people. Let's go deep and consider this meaning.
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Wholehearted Part 2: Lust, Sex, & The Body
The cultural view of sex is remarkably different from the Biblical view. This is an area many believers overlooks they also struggle with lust. Join us as we discuss what sex means in relation to the body/soul connection.
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Wholehearted Part 1: Disordered Desires
The core of relationships are found in the ordering of our desires. Join us for the introduction of "Wholehearted" as we discuss the central nervous system of all relationships.
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Resurrection Sunday 2026: Lamb of God
Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate what it means, why it's important, and why it still changes everything. Jesus is still the answer.
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2026 Spring Practice: Confession// Part 5: Fertile Ground
The beauty of confession and repentance is what it leads to. When our hearts have cried out against our sin, a move of God becomes more evident. Join us as we consider what fertile ground looks like.
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2026 Spring Practice: Confession // Part 4: Private Confession
Sometimes, confessing our sins to God simply isn't enough. Some scenarios demand that we confess our sins to others as well. Join us as we explore these scenarios and how to respond to them with Private Confession.
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2026 Spring Practice: Confession // Part 3: Public Confession
Public Confession is lost in the 21st Century Church. Join us as we discuss what corporate confession is, how it builds the Body, and how it ushers in spiritual outpouring.
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2026 Spring Practice: Confession // Part 2: Secret Confession
Join us for Week 2 of our Spring Practice on confession. Nathan will walk us through secret confession and what it looks like to get honest with God from the basement of the soul.
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2026 Spring Practice: Confession // Part 1: More than Sorry
Join us as we begin our Spring Practice on Confession. Pastor Matt will discuss what confession looks like and how it’s been lost in so many churches.
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Single Sermon: Show Me Your Glory
Moses felt the desperation of the moment and needed to see God. His desperation would lead to breakthrough. What does this mean for Believers Church? Join us as God leads us on the new venture in Elizabethton!
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Single Sermon: From Throne to Ashes
Jonah preached and Nineveh repented. Repentance leads to God relenting. What does this teach us today? Join us as we celebrate our last week at our Boones Creek location!
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2026 Vision Series Prepare the Way // Part 5: Context
Location matters. Scripture informs us on the importance of location time and time again. Join us as we approach this historical moment as a church and consider why context matters so much.
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2026 Vision Series-Prepare the Way // Part 4: Framework
There are few theological topics that can be as divisive as the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church, the gifts themselves, when and how they are given, or how they are used. Join us as we explore the framework we have at Believers for understanding and applying these truths.
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2026 Vision Series Prepare the Way // Part 3: Practice
Spiritual gifts are given for the edification of the Church and helping the individual understand their purpose in the Body of Christ. Join us as we discuss the importance of these gifts as a practice at Believers Church.
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2026 Vision Series Prepare the Way // Part 2: Priority
Our greatest priority has never changed: Make disciples that make disciples. Join us as we discuss The Great Commission and how it’s made known and visible at Believers Church. This is who we are and what we do.
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2026 Vision Series Prepare the Way // Part 1: Mission
Join us as we go deeper into our mission than ever before.At BC, our mission is to help broken people become devoted followers of Jesus. We’d love for you to know what we mean and how it’s practiced.
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Single Sermon: Forward
Forward is a prequel to our 2026 Vision Series, Prepare the Way. Join us as a look to the New Year and prepare for what God has in store!
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Single Sermon: Exit Wounds
Our wounds become a story and often work as our personal testimony. God takes the mess and makes something beautiful. As we close out 2025, we will consider how our worst moments can be used to bring God glory.
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Single Sermon: A Holy Longing
During the Advent season, it’s important to develop and sustain a heart of holy longing. What does it look like to pursue Jesus and develop this further? Join us as we dive deeper.
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The Way is Through Part 7: The Promised Land
God wants to deliver us safely to our destination, but we must first endure the wilderness. His plans are always better than ours and we see this as He delivers us to our resting place.
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The Way is Through Part 6: The Crossing
The Crossing of the Red Sea is a climatic moment for the children of Israel. Join us as we take a close look and also view how this impacts Believers Church in this monumental period of our church’s history.
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The Way is Through Part 5: From Prayer to Action
There is a time for prayer and a time for movement. When God moves us to action, it’s a sign that our prayer life is bringing to fruition the work God was doing in private. Join us as we grow closer to Moses and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.
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The Way is Through Part 4: Faith Over Fear
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where there are no good options. In that moment, we must choose door #3: Faith Over Fear. Join us as we walk through another critical moment before the crossing of the Red Sea.
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The Way is Through Part 3: The Pursuit of the Enemy
Satan seeks to dismantle all we do, especially as it pertains to God leading us together. Join us as we walk through another critical moment before the crossing of the Red Sea.
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The Way is Through Part 2: Divine Strategy
God has plans we can’t see. In fact, the details are even specific. As God lead the Israelites and continues to lead us, there is so much to gather as we watch how He works.
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The Way is Through Part 1: Deliverance
There is no leading like God’s leading. Join us as we open our new series, The Way is Through. This series will coincide with the new direction God is leading our church.
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every.waking.moment Part 5: Perspective
An eternal perspective is critical for spiritual growth. As we conclude this series, we will see how Peter uses this letter to challenge the churches. Seeing into eternity is vital for following Jesus every waking moment.
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every.waking.moment Part 4: Community
The Christian Faith has always been practiced in the context of community. Peter will emphasize the need for brotherly love as we continue to learn how to live for Jesus every waking moment.
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every.waking.moment Part 3: Freedom
We learn to follow Jesus the closest when we recognize our greatest victory. This victory is found in what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Join us as we discuss the importance of the cross as we seek to follow Jesus closer.
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every.waking.moment Part 2: Adoration
Adoration means praise, but also expresses how we must walk in reverent fear of God. Join us as we move further into what it looks like to follow Jesus seven days a week. A “holy fear” must be part of the equation.
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Believers Church of Elizabethton's mission is to help broken people become devoted followers of Jesus. Tune in each week to hear Pastor Matt Smith. Visit our website believerschurchjc.com to learn more about us.
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