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This sermon was originally preached to Pastor JR's congregation via his YouTube Channel on November 29, 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this sermon, Pastor JR encourages us to prepare ourselves for what God it about to do by giving thanks to God for what he has done in your life.

In this episode of Ignite Radio, aspiring and rising Christian Hip-hop artist Bobby Bendito and his wife Sheri stopped by the studio to give us an update on what is going on in their ministry and family. Bobby was a drug dealer who God pulled from the wreckage and turned completely around. Sheri stayed by his side throughout it all. She even almost lost her life to kidney failure. But, with God's grace both are serving the Kingdom. Even their children seen the change and are walking in God's blessings. Although Bobby and Sheri both did not graduate, one of their daughters is attending an Ivy League school on a scholarship. Another daughter has taken up the mantel of leading people to the Lord in song. This is a great testimony with great conversation seasoned in between. Listen and share. You can catch Ignite Radio live every Sunday afternoon beginning at 3pm on 102.5 The Ride FM in Grand Rapids, or listen online at theridefm.com.

Are you happy? Should you be? In this sermon, Pastor JR tells us why we should be happy and gives us some great reasons why as he teaches from the Book of Psalms. This sermon was originally preached to his congregation, Ignite Fellowship Church, on November 23, 2020. This is the week before Thanksgiving and less then a week from Govenor Grethen's placingthe state of Michigan on a lock down due to the rise in cases of COVID-19. You can catch Pastor JR's sermons every Sunday at 10am EST on his YouTube channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903. Don't forget to Subscribe!

In this episode of Ignite Radio, Pastor JR and Kishen have a deep conversation with Prof. Sherita Edwards of Grace Christian University about systematic racism and oppression. You can listen to Ignite Radio live every Sunday at 3pm on theridefm.com or 102.5 The Ride FM, Grand Rapids.

This is part 3 of Pastor JR's series, Kingdom Champion. In this sermon, Pastor JR talks about 4 more traits that make you a Kingdom Champion. Using the example of King David in the classical biblical story of David and Goliath, Pastor JR breaks down the behavior that made and can make you a Kingdom Champion. This message was originally given online to his congregation on Novemver 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 Quarantine. You can catch Pastor JRs sermons live every Sunday on his YouTube channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 every Sunday at 10am EST.

This is part 2 of Pastor JRs Series "Kingdom Champion". What are the first three characteristics of being a Kingdom Champion? Listen and find out. You can catch Pastor JRs sermons every Sunday morning at 10 am on his YouTube channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 hit subscribe and enable notifications. Also tune in to theridefm.com at 3pm and listen to Ignite Radio live on 102.5 The Ride in Grand Rapids, MI.

In this episode of Ignite Radio, in light of the election results, Pastor JR and Kishen talk about how some Christians seem to have a sense of entitlement. How does this effect the unity in the Church? Listen and see what wisdom Pastor JR has for the church. You can listen to ignite Radio every Sunday at 2pm Eastern Time on 102.5 The Ride in Grand Rapids, MI. You can also listen online at theridefm.com

This is a powerful word preached by Pastor JR on the Sunday prior to the election on November 1, 2020. Pastor JR digs deep and hits hard by pointing out where the church is missing what God is doing during these tumultuous times. You can listen to Pastor JR preach every Sunday at 10am Eastern Time on his YouTube Channel. Or catch Ignite Radio at 3pm every Sunday on 102,5 The Ride Grand Rapids. Listen online at theridefm.com

In this special release, Pastor JR makes an appearance on "An Open Letter", a podcast hosted by David Tiesma.

This sermon is part one of Pastor JR's "Kingdom Champion" series. In message, Pastor prepares his congregation for the next few weeks by looking a little bit closer at the well-known Bible Story of David and Goliath. This sermon was originally preached on October 18, 2020 on Pastor JR's YouTube Channel. You can catch Pastor JR every Sunday at 10am Eastern Time as he teaches from God's Word. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . Don't forget to subscribe!

This is the first episode of Ignite Radio recorded from their new home, The Ride 102.5 FM in Grand Rapids, MI. In this episode, Pastor JR and Kishen interview Christian Hip-hop artist George Moss. Moss tells about how God has changed the way he views his role as an artist. Also, Pastor JR and Kishen pay tribute to Kishen's father, Cleother Newton, who passed away. Kishen gets intimate about how it has impacted her faith.

In this sermon preached to Pastor JRs congregation at Ignite Fellowship Church via his YouTube channel during the Covid-19 Quarantine, Pastor JR encourages us to stay in Gods Word especially during this down time.

In this sermon, preached on October 5, 2020, Pastor JR Pittman cautions us to be aware of how God is using this pandemic to change and alter us and bring us into a new season. Pastor JR also makes a big announcement at the beginning of the sermon you will not want to miss. You can catch Pastor JR preaching to Ignite Fellowship Church on Youtube at 10 am Eastern Time every Sunday. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 You can now listen to Ignite Radio every Sunday on The Ride 102.5 Grand Rapids from 3pm to 6. Listen online at theridefm.com.

In this powerful sermon on the faith of Enoch, Pastor JR challenges us to understand that often times God will allow us to walk through trials just to show the world His love for us. Do you have stunning and inconceivable faith? Listen and share this message preached to the congregation of Ignite Fellowship Church in Grand Rapids, MI on September 27 online during the COVID-19 quarantine. You can watch Pastor JR preach each and every week on his YouTube Channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 every Sunday Morning at 10am Easter Time.

This is part 3 of Pastor JR's series "Sharpening Your Witness". In this sermon, Pastor encourages us to be read up in scripture and taking notes because you never know when you are going to need to be ready to present the Gospel to a listening ear. This sermon was preached on September 20, 2020 on Pastor JR's YouTube Channel to his congregation at Ignite Fellowship Church. You can listen to Pastor JR preach each week on his YouTube Channel every Sunday at 10am EST at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903. Don't forget to subscribe!

This message is part two of Pastor JR's series "Sharpening Your Witness". During these difficult and dividing times, the message of the Gospel of Jesus has never been more critical. What's on the menu that you are serving? In this practical message, Pastor JR asks encourages us to focus on the message of the Gospel and not other things that the world seems to be throwing at us. This message was preached to Pastor JR's congregation, Ignite Fellowship Church, on Sunday, September 13, 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic and quarantine via his YouTube Channel. You can watch Pastor JR deliver his sermons every Sunday morning by going to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . Don't forget to subscribe!!

In this episode to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, Pastor JR and the Crew talk with Carol Tiesma. Carol is a French professor at Grand Valley State University and was on the ground with a group of students studying abroad when a terrorist drove a truck through a crowd on July 14. 2016. Listen to her tell this intense emotional and story

This is part one of a series Pastor JR preached to his congregation of Ignite Fellowship Church on September 6, 2020 on his YouTube Channel. In this message, Pastor talks about what it means to have your territory enlarged, what kind of things are people craving when the gospel is presented, and he talks about how the church has missed the mark by preaching "feel-good" messages that have watered down the scripture. Have your witness sharpened and be more ready to present the Gospel to a world in panic by listening to this great message. You can catch Pastor JR's messages every Sunday at 10am EST on his YouTube Channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . Don't forget to subscribe to receive notification to remind you to tune in.

This is the last of a three part series from Pastor JR Pittman and a continuation of last weeks sermon "Becoming a Reformer"> In Part 2 Pastor JR talks about the last two "R's"; rejoicing and rest. This sermon was preached to the congregation of Ignite Fellowship Church through Pastor JR's YouTube Channel on August 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine. During this time, the nation has been dealing with unrest from the disease, quarantine, racial tension, and an up and coming election in a divided country. This is a time when God needs reformers. You can catch Pastor JR's sermons live every Sunday Morning at 10am EST at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . For more information jump on the Facebook Page at facebook.com/ignitegrandrapids.

This is part 2 of Pastor JR's series "Called to be a Reformer". It was preached to his congregation of Ignite Fellowship Church in Grand Rapids, MI, USA via YouTube during the COVID-19 Quarantine of 2020. You can listen to Pastor JR's sermons live every Sunday on his YouTube Channel at 10am EST. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . There you can see other sermons. Don't forget to subscribe!!

Are you called to be a reformer? What does that mean? Listen to this sermon from Pastor JR Pittman on August 16, 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Pastor JR preaches to his congregation, Ignite Fellowship Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, via his YouTube Channel. You can join him and the congregation every Sunday at 10am EST at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903.

What have you been doing during this time off? Are you drawing closer to God? In this sermon preached by Pastor JR Pittman to Ignite Fellowship Church, he discusses the importance of drawing closer to God during our off time. Listen and share this powerful message!! You can watch Pastor JR's sermons on his YouTube Channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 every Sunday at 10am EST. Don't forget to subscribe. And like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ignitegrandrapids

What does God want us to be doing during these difficult times? Listen to Pastor JR's message from August 2, 2020 as he compares our situation today to the Israelites in Egypt. This message was preached to his Congregation, Ignite Fellowship Church during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Listen to JR preach his sermon live on YouTube every Sunday Morning around 10am EST at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoyRl--eqLPgexGaaQjBvA or on Facebook at facebook.com/ignitegrandrapids.

This sermon was preached to the congregation of Ignite Fellowship Church in Grand Rapids, MI, USA by Pastor JR Pittman. In this sermon, he tells his congregation that God is about to do something and is using this pandemic to prepare us and encourages them not to waste time. Listen to find out more. You can listen to Pastor JR preach to his congregation every Sunday morning at 10am EST on his YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoyRl--eqLPgexGaaQjBvA . Don't forget to subscribe!!

This sermon by Pastor JR Pittman was preached to his congregation via his YouTube Channel during the COVID-19 Quarantine on July 19, 2020. Is it possible that our freedom has become an idol? How should we be living during these trying times? Listen to this message and find out! You can join Pastor JR live every Sunday morning at 10am EST on his YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903. You can find out more about Pastor JR on the Ignite Radio Facebook page at facebook.com/ignitegrandrapids.

"Let God Be God and You Be You" is the title of the sermon Pastor JR made to his congregation online via his YouTube Channel on July 12, 2020. You can catch all his sermons on there by going to https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903 . Don't forget to Subscribe. Also, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ignitegrandrapids.

This message by Pastor JR was preached to his congregation on July 5, 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine via Pastor JR's YouTube Channel. You can watch all his sermons and subscribe at www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoyRl--eqLPgexGaaQjBvA

Listen to Pastor JR's sermon from Sunday June 28, 2020. This message was originally presented to his congregation at Ignite Fellowship Church via his YouTube Channel during the COVID-19 Quarantine.

Raising a special needs child is certainly challenging. Meet Dan and Maureen Schmidt. Dan and Maureen adopted a special needs child, Jessica, willing and ready to take on the task. However, it hasn't been easy. Listen to Pastor JR and Sarena interview these two unique individuals and they tell the testimony of God's faithfulness through the difficulties of raising a special needs child.

Have you ever been surprised by a sudden betrayal? Have you ever been stabbed in the back? How should you cope. This sermon preached on Father's Day 2020 is for you?

In this episode, Pastor JR and the Crew talk about the importance of being under the leadership of a church body. Pastor JR talks passionately about it in a way that will inspire you.

What does it take to be a Kingdom Champion? You need to be a giver of life!! How can you be a giver of life? Listen to this message preached by Pastor JR to his congregation on June 15, 2020. You can watch Pastor JR's messages every Sunday at 10am Eastern Time on his YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903

In this episode, Pastor JR and Kishen have an intense conversation with Stephanie. Stephanie is a survivor of domestic violence. After 20 years, at what point did she have enough? Listen to this powerful testimony!!

Is God getting ready to promote you? Listen to this sermon preached by Pastor JR Pittman to his congregation via his YouTube Channel during the COVID-19 Quarantine on June 7, 2020 and learn some practical tips on how to be prepared for prosperity.

In this episode, in Pastor JR's absence, Producer Cash, Coach D, and Thomas interview former Pastor Dave Tiesma who twice lost his position in a church and eventually his marriage because of an addiction to porn. HIs new wife, Carol, also joins us to discuss the impact porn has on women and a marriage. This is a great conversation!

This episode is from December of 2016. Pastor JR and the Crew talk with members of Teen Challenge. Learn about how God used Teen Challenge to change their lives and bring them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

This sermon was a difficult sermon for Pastor JR to preach. It was delivered to his congregation via his YouTube Channel during the COVID-19 Quarantine on May 31, 2020. It was preached following the release of a video that showed George Floyd, an African-American citizen, being killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. This messaged was preached the morning after a #blacklivesmatter protest in Grand Rapids, MI, escalated into a riot. What message did Pastor JR give to his congregation? In the midst of it all, Pastor encourages us to Be a Kingdom Champion..

This sermon was preached by Pastor JR Pittman to his Congregation via his YouTube Channel during the COVID-19 Quarantine on Sunday May 24, 2020. What does it mean to be an ambassador for God? Listen and share. Subscribe to Pastor JR's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903

This is a POWERFUL story you don't want to miss. Ron Kirkconnel went from a homeless addict, to prison, to a faithful Christian and husband. How? Listen to Pastor JR and the Crew to find out!

What does it take to please God? Join Pastor JR in a sermon he preached to his congregation on May 17, 2020 on YouTube during the COVID-19 Quarantine. You can watch his sermons and more by subscribing to Pastor JR's YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903

With the 2020 Presidential Election getting ready to go full throttle, we release this classic episode. In this episode, Pastor JR and the Crew, along with special guest Commissioner/Pastor Nathaniel Moody talk about whether or not Christians should get involved in politics. You don't want to miss this

In this episode from September 2018, Pastor JR and the Crew ask the question, "Are people serious about their faith?". This is a great conversation you don't want to miss.

Reset Part 1 was preached by Pastor JR Pittman to his congregation via YouTube on Mother's Day 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine of 2020. You can subscribe to Pastor JR's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ignite9903

Listen to Pastor JR's sermon to his congregation from May 3, 2020. This sermon was originally on YouTube and given to his congregation during the COVID-19 quarantine.

In this episode from August of 2017, Pastor JR and the Crew talk with Ebony Farley about church hurt. Although the church is supposed to be a place of shelter, it is also a place filled with people. Often times the people, including the leadership, will hurt other people within the church. Hear Ebony's story about how God walked her through it.

In this classic episode from November of 2016, Pastor JR and the Crew talk with Jan Kirkconnel about how she survived years of abuse.

Pastor JR Pittman preached this sermon to his congregation on April 26, 2020 on YouTube during the COVID-19 Quarantine.

A good friend of Pastor JR stopped by the studio to share his testimony. Doug has cerebral palsy. He has a very encouraging testimony about how God has provided for him and his family throughout his life. This episode is from October 2016!

This sermon was preached by Pastor JR on April 19, 2020, to his congregation, Ignite Fellowship Church, online during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Listen and Share!!

If you search our tracks, you will see that one of our most listened to episodes is that of the Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters. This is part 2 of that episode of November 2017. Is ghost hunting biblical? Is it a form a witchcraft? You can learn the answers to these questions and more! Listen and share!

Hear the message Pastor JR shared with Ignite Fellowship Church in Grand Rapids, MI, on Easter Sunday on April 12, 2020! This sermon was preached to his congregation online during the COVID-19 Quarantine of 2020. You can watch it and other videos by subscribing to his YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoyRl--eqLPgexGaaQjBvA