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    #63 Was Christ's Suffering Not Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 45:25


    We continue our journey through the letter of Colossians discussing the suffering of Paul and the mystery of the gospel.

    Built Strong, Rooted Deep

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 27:13


    Sermon in a sentence: "In ourselves we are unstable, but in Christ we are secure."Action steps:Everyday remember…1. You're needy and weak 2. What God has done & is doing 3. To overflow with thankfulness

    #62 Jesus Is Way More Than You Think He Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 53:04


    As we continue our study through the book of Colossians, we unpack Paul's poetic description of the identity and supremacy of Christ and what that means for us today.

    Know Who You're Built On

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 34:40


    Sermon in a sentence: "The more you see who Jesus really is, the more solid your faith becomes."Application: What's One Area You're Still Carrying?Your stress?Your parenting?Your finances?Your dating life?Your guilt?Ask Jesus: What would it look like to trust Jesus here too?

    #61 What Are We Praying For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 56:00


    Continuing our study in Colossians, this week, we unpack Paul's intercessory prayer for the church in Colosse (Col. 1:9–14), exploring what it means to discern God's will, identify spiritual fruit, persevere with gratitude, and celebrate God's redemption and rescue.

    Prayer That Matters Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 33:30


    Sermon in a Sentence: "Pray for what lasts, not just for what fixes."Action Step: Add ten minutes to your prayer for people.

    Prayer That Matters Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 33:30


    Sermon in a Sentence: "Pray for what lasts, not just for what fixes."Action Step: Add ten minutes to your prayer for people.

    #60 What Do We Really Know About Colossians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 54:05


    #60 What Do We Really Know About Colossians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 54:05


    Foundation First

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 34:40


    Sermon in a sentence: "Growth starts with grace, not grit."Action Step: Start with who you are, not what you do.

    Foundation First

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 34:40


    Sermon in a sentence: "Growth starts with grace, not grit."Action Step: Start with who you are, not what you do.

    #58 How to Share the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 69:08


    Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for this to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the second in a two part conversation where we first looked at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith which was last week's episode. This week we will go practical and discuss how to go about sharing your faith and the methods we have used as a church.

    #59 How to Share the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 69:08


    Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for this to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the second in a two part conversation where we first looked at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith which was last week's episode. This week we will go practical and discuss how to go about sharing your faith and the methods we have used as a church.

    Breaking the Barrier of Disinterest and Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 34:39


    Breaking the Barrier of Disinterest and Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 34:39


    Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus didn't give up on you, so don't give up on them."Action steps: Identify someone in your life who seems disinterested or resistant, and pray for them.

    #57 Ten Lies That Prevent You From Sharing Your Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 59:01


    Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

    #58 Ten Lies That Prevent You From Sharing Your Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 59:01


    Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

    #58 Ten Lies That Prevent You From Sharing Your Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 59:01


    Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

    #57 Update From Italy Mission Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 103:39


    About two months ago, we sent a team to Milan, Italy to work alongside our mission partners at Le Refugio church led by Pastor Frank Apisa and his wife Pam as well as missionaries, Justin and Amanda Lehtonen, who moved to Milan several years ago to help build the church and bring the gospel to the people of Italy. This week, we have assembled all 9 members from that trip to share some reflections and lessons learned from our time in Italy. 04:33 Mike Langlois12:19 Danielle Jacobsen22:56 Zelphia Brown41:26 Noah Brown54:06 Kitt Guerrier01:02:20 Micah Metzger01:19:12 Jennifer Hoffman01:28:17 Ethan Hasz01:38:21 Jesse Roskamp

    Breaking the Barrier of Busyness and Distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 29:27


    Sermon in a Sentence:"Jesus's priority was always people."Application:Prioritize the mission and make room for MTOC. (hometownchurch.com/mtoc)

    Breaking the Barrier of Busyness and Distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 29:27


    Sermon in a Sentence:"Jesus's priority was always people."Application:Prioritize the mission and make room for MTOC. (hometownchurch.com/mtoc)

    #56 What Do We Do With Mark's Strange Ending? Mark Ch 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 5:00


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 16. Last week, we read about the death of Jesus, his trial before Pilate, the suffering he endured on the cross and his final moments as he offered up his life as a sacrifice for our sins. This week we reach the good news and we finish the gospel of Mark and discuss the strange ending to the story.

    #56 What Do We Do With Mark's Strange Ending? Mark Ch 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 5:00


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 16. Last week, we read about the death of Jesus, his trial before Pilate, the suffering he endured on the cross and his final moments as he offered up his life as a sacrifice for our sins. This week we reach the good news and we finish the gospel of Mark and discuss the strange ending to the story.

    Breaking the Barrier of Feeling Unqualified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 35:23


    Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus does not need your resume, but your willingness."Action step: Please view the video linked below about how to start sharing the gospel.

    Breaking the Barrier of Feeling Unqualified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 35:23


    Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus does not need your resume, but your willingness."Action step: Please view the video linked below about how to start sharing the gospel.

    #55 The Crucifixion, Mark Ch. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 68:00


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 15. Last week, we read about Jesus' final moments before being arrested as he taught his disciplines about the meaning of his death through the symbolism of Passover, prayed in the garden in agony, was betrayed and abandoned by his disciples and eventual arrested and handed over to the Jewish council for an unjust trial. This week reached the hardest moments of Jesus' life as he is beaten mocked and crucified.

    #55 The Crucifixion, Mark Ch. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 68:00


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 15. Last week, we read about Jesus' final moments before being arrested as he taught his disciplines about the meaning of his death through the symbolism of Passover, prayed in the garden in agony, was betrayed and abandoned by his disciples and eventual arrested and handed over to the Jewish council for an unjust trial. This week reached the hardest moments of Jesus' life as he is beaten mocked and crucified.

    Engaging Culture Without Losing Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 32:42


    Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus calls you to the current, but His grace holds your course.Action Steps:- Define the Line.- Let Grace Empower You- Be Influential without Imitation- Remember Who You Belong To.

    Engaging Culture Without Losing Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 32:42


    Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus calls you to the current, but His grace holds your course.Action Steps:- Define the Line.- Let Grace Empower You- Be Influential without Imitation- Remember Who You Belong To.

    #54 Jesus' Last Night, Mark Ch. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 73:56


    This week we continue with chapter 14 of the Gospel of Mark. As Jesus reaches the final hours of his life, he's has an interaction with a woman who wants to give him a generous gift, he teaches his disciples about the meaning of his death through the symbolism of the passover meal and is betrayed and abandoned by all of his disciples as he is arrested and taken before the Jewish council.

    #54 Jesus' Last Night, Mark Ch. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 73:56


    This week we continue with chapter 14 of the Gospel of Mark. As Jesus reaches the final hours of his life, he's has an interaction with a woman who wants to give him a generous gift, he teaches his disciples about the meaning of his death through the symbolism of the passover meal and is betrayed and abandoned by all of his disciples as he is arrested and taken before the Jewish council.

    Standing Firm in Biblical Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 32:10


    Sermon in a sentence: "Truth stands—so should you."Action Steps:Culture is always teaching—make sure your kids are learning truth from you.

    Standing Firm in Biblical Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 32:10


    Sermon in a sentence: "Truth stands—so should you."Action Steps:Culture is always teaching—make sure your kids are learning truth from you.

    #53 Exploring Different Views of the End Times - Mark Ch. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 58:59


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 13. We find ourselves right in the middle of Holy week. Jesus has made his way to Jerusalem for the Passover and has been spending the days leading up to the feast speaking in the temple being challenged by Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians and an many others trying to get him to slip up so that they can arrest him. Now as he and his disciples make their way out of the city, Jesus takes the opportunity in private to reveal to his followers things that are yet to come.

    #53 Exploring Different Views of the End Times - Mark Ch. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 58:59


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 13. We find ourselves right in the middle of Holy week. Jesus has made his way to Jerusalem for the Passover and has been spending the days leading up to the feast speaking in the temple being challenged by Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians and an many others trying to get him to slip up so that they can arrest him. Now as he and his disciples make their way out of the city, Jesus takes the opportunity in private to reveal to his followers things that are yet to come.

    Truth in a World of Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 36:03


    Sermon in a Sentence: "In a world where everyone has an opinion, don't follow your heart. Follow your Savior."Application:Will you keep walking the road that feels right to you? Will you listen for the voice of God saying, “This is the way—walk in it”?     

    Truth in a World of Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 36:03


    Sermon in a Sentence: "In a world where everyone has an opinion, don't follow your heart. Follow your Savior."Application:Will you keep walking the road that feels right to you? Will you listen for the voice of God saying, “This is the way—walk in it”?     

    #52 Love, Death & Taxes - Mark Ch. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 73:05


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 12. Jesus has made his way to Jerusalem for the big showdown with the those in positions of authority. And last week he made his presence felt as he rode into town on the back of a donkey fulfilling prophecy, cleared out the temple courts and challenged the Pharisees as they tried to test him on his authority. This week Jesus continues to be tested in a variety of ways as he takes on challenges from every direction during the Passover week.

    #52 Love, Death & Taxes - Mark Ch. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 73:05


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 12. Jesus has made his way to Jerusalem for the big showdown with the those in positions of authority. And last week he made his presence felt as he rode into town on the back of a donkey fulfilling prophecy, cleared out the temple courts and challenged the Pharisees as they tried to test him on his authority. This week Jesus continues to be tested in a variety of ways as he takes on challenges from every direction during the Passover week.

    Seeing with Eternal Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 23:28


    Sermon in a sentence: "Fix your eyes on what is eternal!"Action Steps/Application:1. Acceptance of what God has given you 2. Gratitude for we know God is using it all and bringing us to our eternal home  

    Seeing with Eternal Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 23:28


    Sermon in a sentence: "Fix your eyes on what is eternal!"Action Steps/Application:1. Acceptance of what God has given you 2. Gratitude for we know God is using it all and bringing us to our eternal home  

    #51 Why Did Jesus Curse The Fig Tree? - Mark Ch. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:22


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 11. And here we reach the beginning of the end of the story as Jesus and his disciples reach Jerusalem. The first 7 chapters we focus on Jesus and his ministry in the region of Galilee as he proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God slowly revealing himself as the Messiah along the way. Then in chapters 8 through 10 we transitioned as Jesus began his journey south towards Jerusalem and began to unpack what that meant, what his mission truly was and what it means to follow him. Now pivot again as Jesus makes his triumphant entry into Jerusalem for the Passover week ready to confront the religious, political and most importantly spiritual powers of the world.

    #51 Why Did Jesus Curse The Fig Tree? - Mark Ch. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:22


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 11. And here we reach the beginning of the end of the story as Jesus and his disciples reach Jerusalem. The first 7 chapters we focus on Jesus and his ministry in the region of Galilee as he proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God slowly revealing himself as the Messiah along the way. Then in chapters 8 through 10 we transitioned as Jesus began his journey south towards Jerusalem and began to unpack what that meant, what his mission truly was and what it means to follow him. Now pivot again as Jesus makes his triumphant entry into Jerusalem for the Passover week ready to confront the religious, political and most importantly spiritual powers of the world.

    Stay Free, Stay Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 33:46


    Sermon in a Sentence: "Whatever feeds you leads you."Application: Check your soil.1. What are you planted in?2. What's feeding you?3. What's planted next to you?

    Stay Free, Stay Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 33:46


    Sermon in a Sentence: "Whatever feeds you leads you."Application: Check your soil.1. What are you planted in?2. What's feeding you?3. What's planted next to you?

    #50 Giving Up Everything To Follow Jesus - Mark Ch. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 73:43


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 10. For the last couple chapters, Jesus has been traveling with his disciples on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover and ultimately for the big confrontation with the powers that will culminate in his death as he unpacks for his followers what it means for him to be the Messiah. Last week we covered the transfiguration, a story about Jesus healing a demon-possessed boy and a number of teachings from Jesus about the nature of the upside-down value system of the Kingdom. This week Jesus takes his last few steps before his triumphant entry into Jerusalem as he confronts more misconceptions about him and his kingdom from the Pharisees, a rich man, and his followers.

    #50 Giving Up Everything To Follow Jesus - Mark Ch. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 73:43


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 10. For the last couple chapters, Jesus has been traveling with his disciples on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover and ultimately for the big confrontation with the powers that will culminate in his death as he unpacks for his followers what it means for him to be the Messiah. Last week we covered the transfiguration, a story about Jesus healing a demon-possessed boy and a number of teachings from Jesus about the nature of the upside-down value system of the Kingdom. This week Jesus takes his last few steps before his triumphant entry into Jerusalem as he confronts more misconceptions about him and his kingdom from the Pharisees, a rich man, and his followers.

    Win the Battle in Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 29:22


    Sermon in a sentence: "You don't fight for victory—you fight from victory, because Jesus has already won."What's one lie you're ready to surrender to Jesus today so you can walk in His truth?

    Win the Battle in Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 29:22


    Sermon in a sentence: "You don't fight for victory—you fight from victory, because Jesus has already won."What's one lie you're ready to surrender to Jesus today so you can walk in His truth?

    #49 What Does The Transfiguration Actually Mean? - Mark Ch. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:58


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 9. Last week we hit a major transition moment in the story as Jesus took his ministry which had been primarily focused on the region of Galilee and began make his way south towards Jerusalem. The focus had been really on who Jesus is and what he was doing and how people were responding to him, but as we transition in the story, so does our focus go from who he is to what it means for him to be the Messiah. This week Jesus pulls back the curtain further to his disciples on who he is and what it means to follow him. 

    #49 What Does The Transfiguration Actually Mean? - Mark Ch. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:58


    This week we continue with Mark Chapter 9. Last week we hit a major transition moment in the story as Jesus took his ministry which had been primarily focused on the region of Galilee and began make his way south towards Jerusalem. The focus had been really on who Jesus is and what he was doing and how people were responding to him, but as we transition in the story, so does our focus go from who he is to what it means for him to be the Messiah. This week Jesus pulls back the curtain further to his disciples on who he is and what it means to follow him. 

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