Comments for Matthew Costner

Comment on google earth by aminur

aminur — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:25:10 +0000

excellent deed.

Comment on Revival by patsy

patsy — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:23:59 +0000

Pastor Matthew, The churches I have attended have long forgotten the experience of revival, and I am not referring to a series of meetings. For too long pastors have moved away from any idea of individuals coming to the altar. These same churches have not taught or practiced prayer and fasting which is the preparation for God’s working in our lives. Without these, there will be revival.

We have had it backwards for years thinking that a series of meeting will = revival. Wrong. Prayer and fasting = revival. I sought revival in my soul, but not until I began praying and fasting during my altar time with God with the attitude found in, 2 Chronicles 7:14 “if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land,” did I experience revival. And yes, my life has been drastically altered. God did not just alter my behavior, he changed my identity.

One by one as God changes lives in the church, the church will experience revival and as a result the community will experience it too. Holy Spirit come among us and draw us to revival.

PS So glad to see you blogging again.

Comment on Revival by Frank Shelton

Frank Shelton — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:15:21 +0000

Pastor Matthew – like Jesus on the cross – you NAILED it. To truly see revival we need repentant hearts and must die to our flesh to live by faith. We cannot manufacture nor manipulate revival but we can be in a better position to watch God work. Yes, we must ask “is our all on the altar.” When we pursue the altar it will alter us. Revival is real and we must get ready. Soon the Lord will return and we won’t have any more time on Earth to reach the lost. What a great blog and what a great Savior. Your passion for Christ & His Church is inspiring and may revival begin with me. Love you brother!

Comment on Revival by Marty Woods

Marty Woods — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:16:26 +0000

You are so right, Matthew. I will add this to my daily prayer list.
Peace
Marty

Comment on Thanksgiving Day 2011 by patsy

patsy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:09:39 +0000

I am THANKFUL to God and his mercy and grace in giving me all other things;

* For Jesus Christ love, the cross, and resurrection, and my salvation and life in Christ,
* For my husband, Joey, who above all things is my BEST FRIEND,
* For my family, Matthew, Alyson, and Max, My parents, and family at large, and for my brothers and sisters in Christ and
* For everything that I have, for God has blessed my profoundly.

Comment on Thanksgiving Day 2011 by Joey Costner

Joey Costner — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:26:34 +0000

I’m thankful for God’s many blessings he has given my family and me. For HIS faithfulness that I have so often taken for granted.
Thank you Jesus for Matthew and his love and dedication to You and your church.

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Comment on NEW BLOG IDEA? by patsy

patsy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:20:03 +0000

Quite often we run into individuals that keep up with you and that you have spoken into their lives through your blog. Many individuals are not able to hear your messages and many times your ideas for blogging have evolved from your messages. With that being said…. I hope your new site will continue the same type of thought. However, there are many web designs that allow for creativity. Using a format as such would allow for both of you to create discussion and even a place for Max. We will be looking forward to how your family will use this site not only to share of yourselves but to further your ministry. Many blessings. Would love to have your sermons on your site.

Comment on NEW BLOG IDEA? by Anne Cassity Bray

Anne Cassity Bray — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:12:43 +0000

I certainly enjoy reading about the things you say. It would be nice if you do a family blog so I can learn more about Alyson and and the little one. I haven’t met you personally, but I know your heart and looking to the future at Spruce Pine First Baptist. I communicate with my neice, Felicia Spurling and she told me that Homecoming Sunday was a huge success. I would have loved to have been there.

Comment on chaos to beauty by patsy

patsy — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:51:14 +0000

Once when sitting alone in the Cardiac ICU a mentor of mine reminded me that the Prince of Peace was there with me… and He was. We talk about God’s presence when on the mountain top but my witness and testimony is that He is even more visible as he walks with us through the valley’s of our life. Thanks for your reminder of God’s faithfulness.