East Cobb Church Podcast

God doesn't size you up and write you off—and neither should you. In God's eyes, you're invited to move forward, not remain stuck in the past.

Easter with East Cobb ChurchJamey Dickens00:00:00https://storage.sardius.media/8d5F99Ed22aB00

Death had the last word because death was the consequence of sin—but not anymore. Jesus, God's final King, crushed both sin and death and invites us to reign in life through him.

As followers of Jesus, we have all wrestled with the same tension at some point: we all want to be saved, but we don't always want to submit. In this message, we talk about the difference between "Jesus the Savior" and "Jesus the King" and why it's the most important thing.

The fast pace of life and the unpredictability of our circumstances sometimes make it hard to find peace. Learn how God wants to make peace possible in our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fast pace of life and the unpredictability of our circumstances sometimes make it hard to find peace. Learn how God wants to make peace possible in our lives.

Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Peter, we won't know what hangs in the balance or our decision. It's better to find out than miss out. Ready to engage in Deeper/Wider? We in invite you to make a commitment at DeeperWider.com/commit.

Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Peter, we won’t know what hangs in the balance or our decision. It’s better to find out than miss out. Ready to engage in Deeper/Wider? We in invite you to make a commitment at DeeperWider.com/commit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.

All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.

Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don't put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace.

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for their personal finances find it easier to surrender the other components of their life as well. As Jesus made clear, the number one competitor for our devotion to God is our devotion to more. More money and more things.

Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for their personal finances find it easier to surrender the other components of their life as well. As Jesus made clear, the number one competitor for our devotion to God is our devotion to more. More money and more things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus's kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion.

Jesus’s kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies.

The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 3Jamey Dickens00:00:00https://storage.sardius.media/8d5F99Ed22aB004/archiv

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The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King.

The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people.

If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God's workmanship, and you've got something to offer God's Kingdom.

Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God’s workmanship, and you’ve got something to offer God’s Kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the power to influence the posture of our heart — but how?

We have the power to influence the posture of our heart — but how?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Christmas, God gave the world the most extraordinary gift ever given: His son Jesus. This Sunday we'll explore how to make room in our lives for all God has for us this Christmas season.

On Christmas, God gave the world the most extraordinary gift ever given: His son Jesus. This Sunday we’ll explore how to make room in our lives for all God has for us this Christmas season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot's daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God's purposes marched forward.

The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot’s daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God’s purposes marched forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn't Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way.

Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn't Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus's ancestors. However, many times God's story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving.

The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus's ancestors. However, many times God's story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Part 2Dane Viker00:00:00https://storage.sardius.media/8d5F99Ed22aB004/archives/5

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While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.

While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our circumstances don't define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don't get the miracle?

Our circumstances don't define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don't get the miracle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miracles are at God's discretion to further God's purposes.

Miracles are at God's discretion to further God's purposes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus.