Evangel U.P. Houghton

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how Joseph's dream of his brother's bowing to him comes true, and Joseph puts them in prison, from Genesis 42:1–17. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel U.P. Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 19, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson continues our sermon series on the life of Joseph, from Genesis 42:1-43:14, with the brother's arriving in Egypt, bowing down to Joseph, as he had dreamed, and the brother's 2-decade-old secret revealed, including 1) Faces to the Ground (Genesis 42:1–17), 2) The Lid Comes Off (Genesis 42:18–28), 3) Everything Is Against Me (Genesis 42:29–43:14), and 4) Your Box (Genesis 43:14). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 18, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how Joseph was released from prison after 13 years, and how God met him where he was at.  This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel U.P. Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 14, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how Joseph was in prison for 13 years, but then suddenly released and was still talking about God. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel U.P. Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 13, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how Joseph was in prison for 13 years, and how "almost" can be worse than "no". This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel U.P. Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 12, 2026.

Pastor Levi Matteson continues our sermon series on the life of Joseph, from Genesis 41, including 1) Almost (Gen. 40:23), 2) The Camera Moves (Gen. 41:1–14), 3) “I Cannot Do It” (Gen. 41:15–16), 4) The Dream and the Plan (Gen. 41:25–36), 5) The Palace (Gen. 41:37–46), 6) Two Names (Gen. 41:50–52), and 7) Waiting (Rom. 15:13). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 11, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives peace that stands guard, from Psalm 46:10. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 7, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives wisdom when we ask, from Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:2-18. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 6, 2026.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about finding steady footing when life feels uncertain, and that God gives mercy for today, from Lamentations 3:22-23 and Matthew 6:25-34. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 5, 2026.

Mr. Daniel Amponsah-Berko talks about how prayer is more than asking God for what we need. It is an invitation to know Him, encounter His presence, and be transformed by Him. Through prayer, God strengthens us to resist temptation, refines us to become more like Christ, guides us in His purposes, and meets us in our places of need. Sermon outline: 1) Prayer creates a platform to fellowship and commune with God, ushering us deeper into His presence (Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 40:31; Exodus 34:29-33), 2) Prayer empowers the believer to live above sin, 3) Prayer creates a platform to encounter the refining power of God, 4) Prayer creates a platform to partner with God to birth the purposes and will of God, 5) Prayer helps the believer to access the voice of God (Psalm 32:8; I Samuel 30:8; Isaiah 30:21), and 6) Prayer is the authorized channel to call on God for help (James 5:13). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 4, 2026.