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MLA Format: A Matthew L. Alexander Podcast

MLA Format: A Matthew L. Alexander Podcast

Written by: Matthew Alexander
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Welcome to MLA Format, the preaching and teaching podcast of Pastor Matthew L. Alexander, Senior Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. Each episode features gospel-centered messages rooted in Scripture, shaped by prayer, and spoken with clarity for everyday life. Whether you're seeking biblical depth, spiritual encouragement, or practical guidance for your walk with Christ, this podcast exists to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding, and draw you closer to the hope found in Jesus Christ.

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Episodes
  • The Just Shall Live By Faith - Romans 3:20-26

    The Just Shall Live By Faith - Romans 3:20-26
    Nov 16 2025

    Pastor Matt explains why the Law reveals our brokenness while the Gospel reveals God’s remedy, showing how Christ perfectly satisfies God’s justice and becomes the justifier of all who believe. This message calls us to rest in one truth: we are covered by the blood of Jesus.
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    36 mins
  • Endure to the End - 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Endure to the End - 1 Peter 1:3-9
    Nov 13 2025
    In this sermon on 1 Peter 1:3–9, Pastor Matthew L. Alexander explores the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints and the living hope believers possess in Christ. Through powerful biblical exposition and the inspiring story of Wilma Rudolph, he shows how God guards, sustains, and strengthens His children through every trial. This message reminds us that our endurance is anchored in new birth, kept by God’s power, purified through trials, and filled with inexpressible joy as we await the salvation of our souls.
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    43 mins
  • The Friendship of the Father - Exodus 33:1-11

    The Friendship of the Father - Exodus 33:1-11
    Nov 13 2025
    n this sermon from Exodus 33:1–11, Pastor Matthew L. Alexander explores God’s deep desire for friendship with His people. Even after Israel’s rebellion, God continues to provide, protect, and draw near—revealing a divine friendship marked by providence, protection, and holy proximity. Through Moses’ intimate encounters with God “face to face,” Pastor Matt invites listeners to consider how God delights in being known, how He intercedes on our behalf, and how His nearness transforms us. This message calls us to respond to God’s invitation with honesty, humility, and awe, embracing the life-changing reality that the Lord desires to be our friend.
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    35 mins
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