The One Boston Church Podcast

What if experiencing more of God doesn't begin with doing more, but with learning to pray differently? In Week 3 of Above & Beyond, we discover how the early church made prayer a normal part of their lives—and how we can learn to ask, listen, and act as we pursue a deeper relationship with God.

There is more to life with God—but are you preparing for it? In this message, Pastor Matt explores how God prepared the disciples through His Word before empowering them with His Spirit, and why the same pattern still applies today. Discover a simple, practical way to read the Bible with confidence and begin recognizing God's voice in your everyday life.

There has to be more... doesn't there? If you've ever wondered whether following Jesus was meant to be more than simply attending church and trying to be a good person, this message is for you. Discover why Jesus promised more than forgiveness alone and how God invites every believer into a life of greater purpose, power, and expectation through His Spirit.

There has to be more... doesn't there? If you've ever wondered whether following Jesus was meant to be more than simply attending church and trying to be a good person, this message is for you. Discover why Jesus promised more than forgiveness alone and how God invites every believer into a life of greater purpose, power, and expectation through His Spirit.

There has to be more... doesn't there? If you've ever wondered whether following Jesus was meant to be more than simply attending church and trying to be a good person, this message is for you. Discover why Jesus promised more than forgiveness alone and how God invites every believer into a life of greater purpose, power, and expectation through His Spirit.

The resurrection story is filled with people who missed what God was doing because they were focused on something else. In this encouraging message from Luke 24, discover how your focus shapes your perspective, your faith, and your future—and why what you're looking for determines what you'll see. If you've been fixated on disappointment, fear, or loss, this message will help you rediscover the hope and presence of the risen Jesus.

Life has a way of throwing us into moments that feel overwhelming, unfair, and completely out of control. Yet in the middle of the chaos of the cross, Jesus offers perspective to the grieving, forgiveness to the guilty, and hope to the hopeless. Discover how inviting Jesus into your hardest moments can transform the way you see your circumstances, your wounds, and your future.

At the Last Supper, Jesus didn't just share a meal—He offered a powerful reminder of four promises that can transform every life. In this message from Luke 22, discover how the ancient Passover cups point to salvation, freedom, restoration, and purpose, and why the promises Jesus fulfilled are still available today. If you've ever felt spiritually thirsty for something more, this message is for you.

A poor widow drops two tiny coins into the Temple treasury, and moments later Jesus predicts the destruction of the magnificent Temple itself. Why are those two scenes connected? In this message from Luke 21, discover what Jesus teaches about generosity, surrender, and why God values the condition of our hearts far more than the things that impress the world.

What do you do when life, people, shame, or distractions keep getting between you and Jesus? In Luke 19, Zacchaeus discovers that the moment he starts moving toward Jesus, he realizes Jesus has already been moving toward him all along. This encouraging message reminds us that no obstacle is too big, no past is too messy, and no person is too far gone for the grace of God.