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We're a 3 year old church in Cullowhee, NC (near Western Carolina University). We're committed to glorifying God by being and becoming a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit - empowered, worshiping community growing in our love for God, our love for people and promoting Jesus in all we do because He is wor…

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    • Nov 17, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    First Things First (Acts 17:29-31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2014 44:00


    When people say “turn to the Lord,” what do they mean? Idols are a thing of the past, right? Surely there are no idols of the 21st century; right? Wrong. Many idols are different in 2014, but God’s answer for them has remained beautifully unchanged.

    Time To Act (Acts 17:22-28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2014 48:00


    Sometimes, people can seem so big and God can seem so distant. Acts 17:22-28 reminds us that the true God is very near and very involved in our daily lives. Those who love him have an important role to play in what God is doing. Join us as we listen.

    Time to Speak (Acts 17:22-28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2014 46:44


    There is a time for silence. There are also times where remaining silent would be the most hurtful, hateful and unloving thing to do. Join us as we hear from Acts 17 and learn about the time to speak.

    Shine Out (Acts 17:16-21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2014 43:50


    When God is in us, we see the world differently. When God is in us, our lives look different to the world. Are you consistently making the decision to live for Jesus? Acts 17 gives us a great example of what it looks like for Christ to lead a life. Join us as we listen.

    Priests! Each and Every One of Us (Acts 17:13-15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2014 43:32


    Christian leaders are important, so is every other person who calls on the name of the Lord. Leader or not, we all have a part to play in honoring Jesus in this world. Do you live like your part is needed and beneficial?

    Be Saturated By the Word! (Acts 17:10-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2014 37:36


    We can dabble in God and take little bites of his Word. Or, we can be all in. Be all in with God’s Word! Better yet, let God’s Word be all over your life!

    What It Means to be Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2014 44:15


    There is help for the darkest, most painful and confusing situations in our lives. Take the help, find freedom that lasts.

    There is a King! Follow Him. (Acts 17:1-3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2014 47:05


    How can we worship God if we don’t understand the implications of his grace? How can we share the Gospel if we haven't understood what's actually good about the “Good News?” God, our king, calls us to faithfulness with our minds. We need to think.

    Follow The Leader! (Acts 16:35-40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2014 44:55


    Authority is a bad word for many people. What does God say about the matter? How should we -who have a perfect leader, Jesus Christ- live with earthly leaders? Acts 16 gives us an example to follow; and it leads to great things!

    Choose Holy Surrender (Acts 16:25-34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2014 46:25


    Are you a worshiper? God wants us to cultivate a life of worship that takes us beyond Sunday morning and into every hour; in celebration or trial. Join us as we hear from Acts 16:25-34…

    Choose Christ, Choose Life (Acts 16:19-24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2014 33:56


    Do you connect your choice to follow Christ with the way you live every day? Choosing to follow Jesus is a choice to see better and to live differently. This is Sunday's sermon from Acts 16:19-24.

    Go! Freedom is Waiting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2014 47:40


    "Go," Jesus said, "make disciples!" So much is wrapped up in that statement! Making disciples isn't a religious event; it's the overhaul of life so that the Spirit of God begins to reign. Acts 16 shows the freedom God brings by His Spirit! Join us!

    I Give It All! Part 2 (Acts 16:6-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2014 33:53


    We tend to hold onto things that we love. Our love for God is often shown by what we give up. How much of you is yielded to the King of Kings? Will you give him your plans? Join us in hearing from Acts 16 and the apostles' decision to do just that!

    I Give It All! (Acts 16:1-5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2014 44:28


    What do personal identity, martyrdom and evangelism numbers have in common? Way too often, the answer is "self." God's Word shows us the remedy for this common problem of putting ourselves before Jesus Christ. Join us as we hear from Acts 16.

    Engage! For God and For All People! (Acts 15:32-41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2014 50:40


    So often, the work of the Lord often gets forgotten, or more often, completely left for others. Acts 15 helps combat some of the common lies that keep us on the sidelines of our faith. Join us in listening…

    We Are Built With Joy (Acts 15:30-35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2014 33:03


    Joy doesn't have to be an accident or rare surprise. Acts 15 served us as a great reminder of what to rejoice in. Join us as we hear from God's Word, some characteristics of joy. Also, check out the additional handout for help cultivating joy.

    There is a Path And It is Good (Acts 15:19-29)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2014 52:02


    God's ways are different than ours and when we follow Christ, it means change; but the change is so good. Join us as we hear the call to live all for Jesus in freedom and purity from Acts 15.

    We Do Not Stand Alone (Acts 15:1-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2014 39:56


    When the going gets tough, where do you go? The early Church looked to faithful leaders. The question is not if we need leaders, it's what kind of leaders do we need? Acts 15 gives us a great example of what kind of leaders to look for; what kind to be.

    The Church on Fire for God is Faithful (Acts 14:24-28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2014 58:27


    God is faithful! We spent the first 15 min. of this sermon hearing impromptu testimonies of God's faithfulness to people in the congregation. Acts 14 records the example of two faithful men. Will you allow God to make you faithful like He is? I hope so.

    This is a Passion to Live For (Acts 14:19-23)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2014 39:31


    What is the driving force in your life? So many people are looking for that one, big purpose to live for. So few people have a passion that would move them to serve beyond the norm. Do you? Acts 14:19-23 points us to the best purpose any of us could have.

    Stay Focused, Stay Faithful (Acts 14:8-18)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2014 47:39


    Paul and Barnabas weren't just missionaries, they were examples for all followers of Christ -not just missionaries, but all those who belong to Jesus. They lived the calling to stay focused and faithful to Christ despite distractions. Will you?

    Be Useful (Acts 14:1-7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2014


    Christianity is not chiefly about comfort or self-expression. It's the Lord who we serve. So, when we have opportunity, we want to grow to be useful to the Lord. Join us as we hear from Acts 14, and Paul and Barnabas' example, serving the Lord faithfully.

    Where Is Your Trust? (Acts 13:44-52)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2014 38:56


    Where we put our trust is not just a matter of what we say, but what we do. Where do you put your trust? In Jesus? Does your life show your answer to be true? Join us in Acts 13:44-52 as we see where Christians get our confidence and how to live like it.

    Where is He? What is He Doing? (Revelation 20:11-15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2014 39:40


    It is easy to picture Jesus in His earthly ministry, or even rising from the tomb. But that's not where He is now. Where He is now makes a big difference in our lives and can change our faith and life! Join us as we listen to Rev. Mitch Schultz.

    God Raised Him From the Dead (Acts 13:13-43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2014 49:52


    Chocolates and bunnies and eternity-altering, life-giving, earth-quaking events, oh my! Christ's resurrection has meaning if we're willing to see it and live it. Join us for the sermon from Sunday, April 20, 2014; Easter Sunday. Christ is Risen!-

    Don't Be Fooled (Acts 13:4-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2014 48:42


    At the first Palm Sunday, the majesty of the King who rode on the donkey was beyond what eyes alone could tell. God is still surprising people and where the Spirit of the Lord shows up today might surprise you! Join us for this sermon from Acts 13:4-12.

    Speak Lord; We Will Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2014 42:21


    The voice of God entering the chaos of men brings life and peace…but are we really listening? Will you act when you hear? Join us as we hear how God speaks to people, even today!

    Dress Like a Bride (Acts 12:18-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2014 48:13


    The Church (all who have ever been redeemed by their Savior, Jesus), is called the Bride of Christ, and her future gown is the righteous actions done in this life. Join us as we hear from God's Word about how to be clothed in beauty before God.

    Walk With Me (Proverbs 3:5-6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2014 34:25


    Such a simple phrase: "trust in the Lord," but it carries with it such vast meaning and implications. Are you trusting in the Lord, with all of your heart? Listen in with us as Elliott Knoch preaches from Proverbs 3:5-6.

    Getting Grace (Genesis 22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2014 39:51


    God’s story of grace is throughout the Scriptures and it’s also written on the lives of those who trust Him. Will you draw near to the Lord when it’s hardest? There’s a special gift available for those who do. Join us as we listen...

    It's Eternity for Me (Acts 12:1-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2014 45:33


    When things seem out of hand and all that surrounds us is out of whack, there is a privilege and a responsibility unique to Christ-followers, do you embrace it? Do you live it? Join us as we are moved to learn from the early Church's example…

    Anything But Average (Acts 11:19-30)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2014 47:02


    Ministry faithfulness is not just for super-saints, pastors, teachers or missionaries. It’s for every one who worships and loves Jesus.

    But the People! But the Lord. (Acts 11:1-18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2014 45:18


    People can make life really difficult sometimes, "them" and "us." In Christ, we have a way to live above the challenges of difficult people; Acts 11:1-18 gives us an example of what that looks like and the results are awesome! Listen in with us...

    Suffering With the Hope of Glory (Romans 8:18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2014 27:00


    The hard reality of life is that suffering is inevitable. We don't have to suffer needlessly, though. As we follow Christ, we can suffer with the hope of God's glory. Join us as we listen.

    God Alone is Center (Acts 10:24-48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2014 49:41


    No gadgets, technology; not pictures, friends, family, jobs, problems, successes, ministry labors or even our very selves. No, none of these things is the joyful center or glory of our lives. God alone is the center! Listen in with us...

    Dig In! (Acts 10:17-23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2014 44:05


    What can we learn about a faithful life from buried treasure? The answer might surprise you but not after you see Peter’s example in Acts 10. Join us as we listen!

    You Are Not Your Own (Acts 10:9-16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2014 45:24


    The Lord is the Creator and Sustainer and Savior. He deserves all that we bring him. What are you bringing to the King of Kings?

    When God Moves Devotion Ignites (Acts 10:1-8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2014 49:46


    What do we have that the Lord needs? Nothing. What do we have that the Lord wants? Everything! Devotion is not just a little 300 word happy thought to read before getting into our day. Devotion is kindling that the God of Heaven and Earth can ignite!

    Our Vision for 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2014 12:00


    Listen in as Pastor Darryl shares our church vision for 2014!

    Search! The Church on Fire Finds Hearts for God (Acts 9:32-43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2014 48:02


    Who goes to the threatened and the distant? In our culture, it's the Fire Dept. and Rescue Squads who are trained to go. What about for spiritual matters of life and death? The plans of God for emergencies may surprise you! Listen in with us...

    The Time For Change is Now. Live Fully for Jesus Christ!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2013


    New Year, new me, right? Not necessarily - unless God is at work! This message was distributed as a workbook/packet to be completed together on Sunday morning as a church. It is available as a PDF to download and complete on your own.

    Christmas Is Personal with Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2013 44:47


    Is Christmas just a time off for you or is it real and a real time for reflection, worship and Jesus? Listen in as Allen Painter guided the church through some weighty Biblical considerations about Christmas.

    The Light Has Come, Rejoice! Part 3 (Acts 9:17-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2013 43:55


    Christmas is a season of light and life but it can sure turn to stress and chaos in a hurry! Tune in with us to learn about two of the gifts Christ brings to a life. Are you living in them? Listen with us...

    The Light Has Come, Rejoice! Part 2 (Acts 9:5-16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2013 51:16


    Hoping in God is the best place to fix our hearts. Through the darkness of trials and suffering, God can be trusted, not only for our salvation, but for our good every day! Listen in with us to Sunday's sermon...

    The Light Has Come, Rejoice! (Acts 9:1-9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2013 48:30


    Advent is a season to remember the light that Christ has brought to the world and especially to those who believe. The life of Saul is a demonstration of the great need we all have to be freed from darkness.

    Access Granted! Part 2 (Acts 8:32-40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2013 54:13


    Cave fish and hard hearts and God's grace, Oh my! Nothing is more important than our access to God. It is closed. But grace has the final word.

    Access Granted! The Church Ablaze is Available to the Lord (Acts 8:26-31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2013 46:28


    There's nothing casual about interaction with the God of heaven and earth. He has made us. He has loved us. He has graciously saved us. That truth and life itself are reminders that we need the Lord every day. For guidance and for power. Join us in Acts 8

    Deal or No Deal: Life is on the Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2013 56:16


    Decisions, decisions, decisions! On a gameshow, decisions are entertaining. In real life, they’re of eternal importance. Make the right call with Christ first as King!

    Worship, Praise and Prayer and The Lord's Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2013


    On Nov. 3, Blue Ridge Community Church enjoyed an all worship, prayer and praise service with a time of devotion and celebrating the Lord’s Table (Communion) together.

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    A Church Ablaze With God's Fire Benefits the Community (Acts 8:4-8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2013 50:16


    When God is at work in his people, things don’t just change, in-house, they consume the house and benefit the surroundings as well. God doesn't keep the best things to Himself. Neither should we.

    A Church on Fire Must Love the Word (Acts 8:4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2013 45:57


    The simplicity of following Christ according to the Scriptures is often overlooked. Today, we turn our hearts to consider how sufficient and wonderful is the Word of God as we seek to be God's people in every way.

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