Matt Turbedsky

  • mturbedsky
  • Concord, NC
  • harvestconcord.org
  • Worship and Youth pastor. Play guitar, keys, and drums. Husband and father to two boys. Loves comedy; especially dry sarcastic humor.
  • Faith & Fear: The Difference is the Distance

    Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of religious law and the elders had gathered. Meanwhile, Peter followed him at a distance and…

    Created 26 days ago

  • Jesus...remind me who You are

    Matthew 16:21-22After Peter declared Jesus to be the Messiah, the Bible tells us that "From then on Jesus began to tell His disciples plainly that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem, and that…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Eye patches and hook hands...becoming a Pirate?

    So if your eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your hand—even…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Eye patches and hook hands...becoming a Pirate?

    So if your eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your hand—even…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • The Importance of Prayer

    So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord . Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and the leaders of the community ratified their agreement…

    Created 2 months ago

  • The Importance of Prayer

    So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord . Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and the leaders of the community ratified their agreement…

    Created 2 months ago

  • Tolerance: Love or Sin?

    But if you fail to drive out the people who live in the land, those who remain will be like splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will harass you in the land where you live.And I will…

    Created 2 months ago

  • Tolerance: Love or Sin?

    But if you fail to drive out the people who live in the land, those who remain will be like splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will harass you in the land where you live.And I will…

    Created 2 months ago

  • Legacy or Memory?

    God gave Moses very clear instructions that he would soon die in the same way his brother Aaron did and that he would not set foot on the Promised Land due to his lack of faith and disobedience 40 years…

    Created 3 months ago

    Numbers 27:18 (NLT), Numbers 27:19 (NLT), Numbers 27:20 (NLT)

  • Moving with God

    When God was leading the children of Israel through the wilderness He did so through a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. Whenever the cloud or pillar of fire moved, the people packed up camp and…

    Created 3 months ago

    Numbers 9:15 (NLT), Numbers 9:16 (NLT), Numbers 9:17 (NLT), Numbers 9:18 (NLT), Numbers 9:19 (NLT), Numbers 9:20 (NLT), Numbers 9:21 (NLT), Numbers 9:22 (NLT), Numbers 9:23 (NLT)

  • Working at Resting

    Several times in Leviticus 23 and 24, as God is laying out very detailed instructions on how to celebrate the given festivals (or as I like to call them mandatory fun), one common thread I see recurring…

    Created 3 months ago

    Leviticus 23:1 (NLT)

  • The Office...of the Priest

    Although my title may suggest, my entry has nothing to do with the hit comedy series on NBC; just a tip of my hat to one of my favorite shows (lame, I know, but nevertheless, I digress...). The role…

    Created 4 months ago

    Exodus 28:1 (NLT), Acts 7:1 (NLT)

  • Dealing with Sin

    Leviticus 4-6 gives very detailed instructions on how to deal with sin, mainly concerning what type of sacrifice was required for a particular type of sin and how it was to be prepared. A few principles…

    Created 4 months ago

    Leviticus 4:1 (NLT)

  • Is it OK to judge?

    So watch yourselves! "If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. (Luke 17:3 NLT)The age old question of judging. Are Christians supposed to judge? Is that even…

    Created 4 months ago

    Luke 17:3 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-01-10

  • Generational Blessings

    Twice in genesis 26 we see God confirming with Isaac the promise and covenant He made with his father, Abraham. God's promise did not die with Abraham but was passed down to his son. I find it interesting…

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 26:5 (NLT), Genesis 26:24 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-01-10

  • Holier Than Thou

    "We're safe for we are descendants of Abraham" One thing John the Baptist was very clear about with his message of repentance: nobody was immune. Even tax collectors and roman soldiers were coming to…

    Created 5 months ago

    Luke 3:8 (NLT)

  • Do all my sacrifices please God?

    "And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God."In the Old Testament, when people would bring their sacrifices to the temple for the priests to…

    Created 6 months ago

    Hebrews 13:16 (NLT)

  • Acts 22:2

    Acts 22:2 (NLT)
    When they heard him speaking in their own language, the silence was even greater.

    Created 7 months ago

  • The Community actually liked the Christians?

    Most of the time whenever you see a report of a church or Christian leader in the media it usually isn't positive. Most of the time it's a scandal involving an affair, drugs, embezzlement, or even worse.…

    Created 8 months ago

    Acts 2:47 (NLT)

  • Put Me In Coach!

    It's easy to forget sometimes that there were more than just the Twelve that Jesus selected that actually followed Him around from town to town, listening to His teachings and watching Him perform miracle…

    Created 8 months ago

    Acts 1:21 (NLT), Acts 1:22 (NLT)

  • Focus Nehemiah-san

    Ok, so I don't really have any other Karate Kid references (original with Mr. Miagi and not the remake with Will Smith's son) other than my title but I thought it would be fun way to start out.One of…

    Created 8 months ago

    Nehemiah 6:3 (NLT)

  • Sweating the Small Stuff

    I  can totally relate to Martha in this passage. It's just the way God made me. I have the unfortunate, and sometimes undesired, gift and ability to see steps 1-9 in order to get to step 10 of someone's…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 10:40 (NLT), Luke 10:41 (NLT), Luke 10:42 (NLT)

  • Staying Focused on the Mission

    It would have been very easy for Jesus to become a local celebrity over night. Let's be honest, He had the whole package: He could preach, He could teach, He could heal people, He could cast out demons,…

    Created 9 months ago

    Luke 4:42 (NLT), Luke 4:43 (NLT)

  • Serving UnChristian Rulers

    To me Daniel is one of the greatest examples of someone making the best out of a terrible situation. Here's a man whose country has been invaded and taken over by not just one, but two godless empires.…

    Created 9 months ago

    Daniel 6:1 (NLT), Daniel 6:2 (NLT), Daniel 6:3 (NLT), Daniel 6:4 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-09-20

  • Serving UnChristian Politicians

    To me Daniel is one of the greatest examples of someone making the best out of a terrible situation. Here's a man whose country has been invaded and taken over by not just one, but two godless empires.…

    Created 9 months ago

    Daniel 6:1 (NLT), Daniel 6:2 (NLT), Daniel 6:3 (NLT), Daniel 6:4 (NLT)

  • John 11:5

    John 11:5 (NLT)
    So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Jeremiah 4:22

    Jeremiah 4:22 (NLT)
    “My people are foolish and do not know me,” says the LORD. “They are stupid children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no idea how to do right!”

    Created 10 months ago

  • Jeremiah 3:19

    Jeremiah 3:19 (NLT)
    “I thought to myself, ‘I would love to treat you as my own children!’ I wanted nothing more than to give you this beautiful land— the finest possession in the world. I looked forward to your calling me ‘Father,’ and I wanted you never to turn from me.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 1 Peter 5:10

    1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)
    In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 1 Peter 5:3

    1 Peter 5:3 (NLT)
    Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 1 Peter 5:2

    1 Peter 5:2 (NLT)
    Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Isaiah 48:11

    Isaiah 48:11 (NLT)
    I will rescue you for my sake— yes, for my own sake! I will not let my reputation be tarnished, and I will not share my glory with idols!

    Created 10 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-07-26

  • Isaiah 47:10

    Isaiah 47:10 (NLT)
    “You felt secure in your wickedness. ‘No one sees me,’ you said. But your ‘wisdom’ and ‘knowledge’ have led you astray, and you said, ‘I am the only one, and there is no other.’

    Created 10 months ago

  • Isaiah 46:5

    Isaiah 46:5 (NLT)
    “To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?

    Created 10 months ago

  • Isaiah 46:2

    Isaiah 46:2 (NLT)
    Both the idols and their owners are bowed down. The gods cannot protect the people, and the people cannot protect the gods. They go off into captivity together.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 2 Kings 17:15

    2 Kings 17:15 (NLT)
    They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their ancestors, and they despised all his warnings. They worshiped worthless idols, so they became worthless themselves. They followed the example of the nations around them, disobeying the LORD’s command not to imitate them.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 3:18

    James 3:18 (NLT)
    And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 3:17

    James 3:17 (NLT)
    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 3:1

    James 3:1 (NLT)
    Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 2 Kings 17:41

    2 Kings 17:41 (NLT)
    So while these new residents worshiped the LORD, they also worshiped their idols. And to this day their descendants do the same.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 2 Kings 17:33

    2 Kings 17:33 (NLT)
    And though they worshiped the LORD, they continued to follow their own gods according to the religious customs of the nations from which they came.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-07-19

  • 2 Kings 17:15

    2 Kings 17:15 (NLT)
    They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their ancestors, and they despised all his warnings. They worshiped worthless idols, so they became worthless themselves. They followed the example of the nations around them, disobeying the LORD’s command not to imitate them.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-02-15