Welcome to the weekly Podcast of Core Church's Sunday message. Greg and Lesa Phelps are pastors of Core Church in Tampa, Florida, a vibrant and engaging church in the heart of Tampa Bay.
God's grace is a gift to everyone who believes in Christ Jesus. We must understand that it is Through Faith by Grace for Revival. Even when we stumble, God's grace is enough for us if we continue to believe in faith. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Reflecting the Life of Christ is about something other than getting everything right but learning to listen to His voice. When the Spirit of God leads us, we will reflect a new life that anticipates God's power in the lives of others. Reflecting life is making no room for being self-led but living Spirit-led! We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Because of God's rich Mercy, we have been made alive. As followers of Christ, we are to Imitate and Reflect Christ within us in a lost and dying world. His Mercy is not just an emotion but an action of love. Dirty Mercy continues Pastor Greg's message series, Imitate and Reflect. Only dirty hands of Mercy leave prints of God's love. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Jesus is the light of the world, and his Church is called to Imitate and Reflect His love and light so that all may know Him! Love Imitators is the beginning of a message series that helps us understand what it means to imitate and reflect His love to a hurting and lost world. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
God sends his blessings and renewing Rain to strengthen us in him. Bring the Rain is a powerful message about living and thriving in the Rain of Christ. This means we must break the old worldly patterns of sin and failure that cling to our lives. Jesus clearly taught us his pattern: He is the way, the truth, and the light! We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Give Thanks to God! Living in the Destiny; Every Six Steps is a lesson in learning to rejoice always with continual prayer and giving thanks in every circumstance, especially in the middle of a hurricane! Because God is teaching us that this is the will of God in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
As we conclude our Season series, God's Word will teach us how to thrive in Times of Transition. Through the muck and mayhem, God has miracles for your life and your family. Expect God to open up brighter days in every step of faith you take in your spiritual journey! We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Season Four: All Hands-On Deck is a spiritual call to make a difference. The Bible teaches that we can make a difference if we are willing to bring the comfort of Christ and not the chaos of our times to a world desperate for hope. How will you answer God's call of all hands-on deck? We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
What season do you find yourself in today? Seasons is a message series that helps us understand what God is saying and how we can grow in our current season. Season Three: Cliff Hangers will continue the Seasons message with a focus on how God speaks to us in our spiritual seasons. If God was talking to you today, would you be able to hear Him? We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Changing of the Colors is about understanding how we can grow through every trial. God will change the struggles we face in life into the most amazing colors of joy and vibrance. Don't allow fear to stop you from moving in the new colors God has for you. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Many do not understand how God deals with us in Seasons. It is important to trust God in the season you are living in. God-directed Season is a message that will challenge your current perspective on life.
The authentic Christian life thrives through every obstacle and attack! We do not live beat up or defeated but see God's victory in every circumstance. God's Scratch Family is a message of hope and joy that sees the faithfulness of God every day. Today, as God's family we endure together, forgive together, and thrive together. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Men of resolve signed the Declaration of Independence, determined to stand for our young country's freedom. This type of resolve is not only political but also essential in our fight for spiritual freedom. Living with a Spirit of Resolution is a call to stand with Christ in a world of rejection and defeat! How can we live this type of resolve in our daily walk with God? This message will help you discover a Holy Spirit resolve that will change your life. We invite you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you! We are always open to hearing your thoughts and reflections. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
It is time to seize the Godly momentum in your life. Too many assume they have lost any Godly momentum when faced with trials, struggles, and difficulties in life. But the truth is that God is still working his power and, in every problem and circumstance, revealing his incredible, overwhelming, and sure plans for us. Please share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We are always open to hearing your thoughts and reflections. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Enter into worship with us and open your heart to God's Word as Pastor Greg shares an inspiring message on Back to School Moments: finding truth in a world of fairness. Allow the Holy Spirit to actively create 'back-to-school' moments in your spiritual walk with God. Please share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We are always open to hearing your thoughts and reflections. Your feedback is important to us and we look forward to hearing from you.
How do we respond in the face of attacks and persecution? In the face of real difficulties, is our first response to worship or to worry? We Will Not Go Quietly will help us understand our power in worshipping Christ and what it means for our everyday struggles. Please share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
We eagerly anticipate the return of Jesus, a central theme that brings us joy and strengthens our faith. This anticipation is a powerful force that unites us and gives us hope. The Bible teaches us to wait for the blessed hope of the appearing of Christ as he returns in victory! The Quality of Our Wait is vital for His Church. Let's look forward to his return with joy and great faith. Please share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
When you are against all hope, God has a place of faith for you! Against All Hope is a message that helps us understand that God will provide. Faith is so much more than a simple attitude or expectation; it is a place that raises hope in the very presence of God. Please share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
How we respond in the face of overwhelming stress directly indicates how we are responding to Christ's rest. Taking Hold of Overwhelming Stress is a practical teaching on fighting the fight of faith by taking hold of the life Christ has for us. Will we take hold of His faith, not allowing the stress and struggles to overwhelm us? We encourage you to share your thoughts and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Summer Short Stories are challenging messages that begin with a picture, a word picture, or a story that helps us grasp biblical teaching. The Transformational Vortex of Prayer will inspire you to examine the power and reality of prayer. Prayer is a transformational vortex because we go in one way but come out different in character and behavior. Feel free to comment during the service and connect with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page, or on YouTube by subscribing to our channel. You can also reach us by emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Are you prepared for a great morning? God will move powerfully in your life, but your preparation is key to understanding all the great things God will do in your life. Are you preparing for God's interaction in your life? Believe now for the amazing day God has for you. Feel free to comment during the service and connect by following us on Facebook (by searching for Core Church Tampa and liking our page) or YouTube (by subscribing to our channel) or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Scripture teaches us that we should bear fruit in every good work we do. How can we bear good fruit and not stinky fruit? The message of Stinkberries or Sweet berries is to help us live a fruitful life. Stop stinking up God's harvest; find your portion for a productive life in Christ. Feel free to comment during the service and connect by following us on Facebook or YouTube or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Becoming a Spiritual father is more than good instruction or teaching. Spiritual Father: You're Up Next is a message that will empower the fathers and spiritual leaders to understand what it truly means to be a spiritual father. Feel free to comment during the service and connect by following us on Facebook or YouTube or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
God has called us as His Church to be On Mission! What does it mean to be on mission, and what elements hinder us from acting on His mission? Being on mission means not just having a great mission statement but inspiring others to take actions that grow the kingdom of God. Feel free to comment during the service and connect with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Vision is not just seeing things; it is about where you see yourself. Vision is believing for more and putting yourself, your family, and your church beyond the boundaries that confine your life. Busting Up Boundaries will help you define the Spiritual hammers that will tear down the walls that hinder our godly vision. Feel free to comment during the service and connect with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
God's Church is the family of God. As the Church, you are His family and our family. Our perceptions of the Church need to be challenged when we become confused about what it means to be His family. Our Philosophy of the Church is understanding that Jesus doesn't want to inform our intellect but form our very love! Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
In a world searching for meaning and purpose, we have been given more than we can imagine. A Life of More is a message revealing how we can find God's purpose. Jesus turns our hearts to God's purpose with the simple question, is not life more…! Discover the more God has for you and your family. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Happy Mother's Day! We love and appreciate all that mothers do for our families. It is time to Check-in for our families. How do we guide and lead our families in that Godly path that sees them grow in God and become spiritually strong in His grace? Discover your spiritual check-in for your family and how God will use you to build strong families. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
What does it mean to be spiritual? Check plus living is learning to take actual actions of faith in your life. Don't settle for average; God has more for you and through you than you can imagine.
It is time to Check-in! Not to all the many things we have to check into, but your Spiritual Check-in. Checking in is defined as the process whereby people announce their arrival. Spiritual check-in reveals your position, where you are, and what you're open to doing. Discover your Spiritual check-in into all that God has for you. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
When faced with inevitable struggles and difficulties, it is essential to know that Christ's inevitable grace is more powerful and merciful. God has called us to not just go with the flow but embrace the flow of his love and faithfulness. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
God delights in giving us new things to reach! His compassions are new every morning; great is his faithfulness. It is essential to understand that the new horizons he has for us are reachable in him. So, change your calculations if life is not adding up for you. Think about whatever is true, right, and praiseworthy. See everything through the glasses of his faithfulness. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Christ arose not only to get out of the grave but to live within us. Christ is in us, and we live in Christ. In Christ is a message of learning to live daily in Him. Living in Christ is about our everyday life of faith and victory. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Christ is Risen! Let all the believers respond, He is Risen Indeed! The stone rolled from the tomb was not removed to let Jesus get out but to reveal the truth that Christ our Savior had risen. The Stone Moves is a message about the truth of Jesus and His power to move the stones in your life. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Palm Sunday is not about pretty Palms! As believers, our message for today must focus on the one for whom the palms were laid. Jesus crashed the parade of lambs and entered the city with shouts of Hosanna. The Authentic Believer; Generational Joy focuses on the hope and joy from Christ in a world filled with emptiness and a loss of true joy. Fill your heart with the shouts of Hosanna and share his joy with a seeking world. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
As we continue our journey into victory and celebrate Christ's resurrection, we will discover our purpose in life. The Authentic Believer; Our Life Theme is an important step in understanding how we live our lives for something greater than this world. Imagine finding and knowing your purpose in life! What a great thought! Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
As Jesus sang Psalm 22 from the cross, He revealed His heart for the presence of the Father. The message, The Authentic Believer; Access Granted, is a journey into the amazing truth of what Christ accomplished on the cross. He sang the song of access, saying that He is the way and the truth in the presence of God. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Strong, Crazy Trust is believing in something and living a trust that affects our daily lives. Part 2 of The Authentic Believer points us to the amazing song of trust Jesus sang on the cross from Psalms 22.
Our march to Easter will focus on living as an Authentic Believer. In a life that often feels broken and filled with pain, how do we overcome the nagging "whys" of life and understand God's Love always prevails? Remember, you are more than just broken pieces thrown aside by this life; in Christ, we can live beyond and more significant than the mundane of this world. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
As we gather as His Church, we come to worship Christ and encourage one another through His Spirit. Standing in the Gap for others comes from our trust and reliance on God moving in our lives. Let's worship together in His truth and life. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
The excitement for the Super Bowl is understandable, but how much more should we be excited about the presence of God with his people? Whose Jersey Are You Wearing? It is a timely message about our life in this world. Our ability to love others, to influence them for Christ, does not come from us but from Christ's influence in us! Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Interruptions can be very annoying at times. But what if God is at the center of the interruption? Interrupting for Growth is a message about the new patterns of growth God is planning for your life. Allow God to interrupt your life with something powerful and unique. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
God's Word teaches us that all His promises are "yes" in Christ. This means that God is moving forward with good plans. No matter how difficult it might be to see His yes in our lives, we must defeat the world of no we live in. Finding God's Yes in a World of No is a stirring message of living in Christ and seeing his promises manifest no matter our circumstances. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Growing more vital in your relationship with God is an everyday process. How do we continue our growth with God, and what causes our lack of growth? Breaking Your Growth Brakes will examine one of the primary brakes that hinder us in our spiritual walk. Discover how you can break the very things that are braking you! Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
One hundred years ago, the Roaring Twenties changed America's moral and cultural view. It led to what is called the Lost Generation. Today, we face another roaring twenties threatening to produce another lost generation. But God's Roaring 20s will lead to a very different generation. Discover how you can be a part of God's found generation. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Happy New Year! In this first Sunday gathering of His body of believers, let's dedicate our lives to all the new things God wants to do in our lives and families. God will reveal his will for each of you as we continue to seek his will! The message Rocky Beaches: Finding God's Will in 2024 will challenge you to live beyond what you thought possible. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
We are reminded of our Savior's call to walk in love as we approach the New Year. Today's theme is Walking in Love, not just thinking about love or acting but living every day in the love of Christ toward God and others. Worship with us as we walk in love, touching our families and community for Jesus Christ. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
Christ is Born! We rejoice this morning that God has come and is now with us. The Bible teaches us that Christ has come to reconcile to himself all things by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:20. Join us, and let's worship the coming of our King and have The Best Christmas Ever. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
The meaning and power of Christmas gives us a proper understanding of the real Christmas Energy. Jesus Christ came not so we can wear ourselves out shopping, exhausted from all the tasks of Christmas. Christ is our energy and power in a lost and powerless world. Discover this morning the actual energy of Christmas. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com
Do we understand the wonder and greatness of our Christmas in a world of Santa Claus and a Rudolph reindeer? Our Limitless Christmas is a message to help us grow and increase with the beautiful message of a child being born for us. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.
The Christmas season is filled with wonder and joy as we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ! During this season, it is essential to remember that our Christianity is defined by The Quality of our Wait, not just the actions we achieve. Let us ponder and understand the scriptures' call to wait for the Lord in strength and courage. Thank you for joining us this morning as we worship together. Feel free to comment during the service and with us by following us on Facebook, YouTube, or emailing connect@corechurchtampa.com.