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Divided Kingdom|Pastor Dave|"Overcoming the Victim Mentality" Wk7

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 35:40


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Divided Kingdom|Pastor Dave|"You're better than that" Wk6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 43:40


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Divided Kingdom|Pastor Kevin|"Covenant People" Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 34:45


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Divided Kingdom|Pastor Dave|"This is your wake-up call" Wk4

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 36:55


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Divided Kingdom|Pastor Carissa|"Consequences" Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 42:09


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Divided Kingdom|Pastor Dave|"Winning the battle but losing the war" Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 37:46


The divided kingdom is such an important part of Israel's history that affects more of the biblical narrative than most people realize. In fact, 20 of 39 OT books find their genesis in this story. A kingdom divided will speak volumes to a present-day believer. Studying the story will not only speak to our hearts but challenge our lives. Our summer series will dive into Israel's rich history and a series recall, “The Divided Kingdom.”

Tighten the Knot|TPastor Dave|"Anti-Fragility" Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 47:58


Have you “tied the knot”? The meaning of the phrase is to get married to someone or the performance of a marriage ceremony. In the folklore of many cultures around the world, knots make an appearance as a symbol of unity. And while this phrase could stem from a symbolic knot, physical knots have actually been used in marriage ceremonies. The wedding tradition is called handfasting. It is an ancient Celtic practice that bands couples together with a piece of cloth tied around their hands. So if you are getting married, it would be said you are “tying the knot.” But if you are already married, our challenge to you is to fortify your marriage by “tightening the knot.” June is the time of our annual marriage series, and our focus is not only to embrace the sacred vows we made on our wedding day, but to determine to accept them as a continual challenge to grow and strengthen our marriages. Invite family. Invite friends. Together, we'll move toward more marital health, as we “Tighten the Knot.”

Tighten the Knot|Pastor Dave|"The Foundation of Forgiveness" Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 40:28


Have you “tied the knot”? The meaning of the phrase is to get married to someone or the performance of a marriage ceremony. In the folklore of many cultures around the world, knots make an appearance as a symbol of unity. And while this phrase could stem from a symbolic knot, physical knots have actually been used in marriage ceremonies. The wedding tradition is called handfasting. It is an ancient Celtic practice that bands couples together with a piece of cloth tied around their hands. So if you are getting married, it would be said you are “tying the knot.” But if you are already married, our challenge to you is to fortify your marriage by “tightening the knot.” June is the time of our annual marriage series, and our focus is not only to embrace the sacred vows we made on our wedding day, but to determine to accept them as a continual challenge to grow and strengthen our marriages. Invite family. Invite friends. Together, we'll move toward more marital health, as we “Tighten the Knot.”

Tighten the Knot|Pastor Dave|"Clear Communication" Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 44:06


Have you “tied the knot”? The meaning of the phrase is to get married to someone or the performance of a marriage ceremony. In the folklore of many cultures around the world, knots make an appearance as a symbol of unity. And while this phrase could stem from a symbolic knot, physical knots have actually been used in marriage ceremonies. The wedding tradition is called handfasting. It is an ancient Celtic practice that bands couples together with a piece of cloth tied around their hands. So if you are getting married, it would be said you are “tying the knot.” But if you are already married, our challenge to you is to fortify your marriage by “tightening the knot.” June is the time of our annual marriage series, and our focus is not only to embrace the sacred vows we made on our wedding day, but to determine to accept them as a continual challenge to grow and strengthen our marriages. Invite family. Invite friends. Together, we'll move toward more marital health, as we “Tighten the Knot.”

Tighten the Knot|Pastor Dave|"Single and Satisfied" Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 33:14


Have you “tied the knot”? The meaning of the phrase is to get married to someone or the performance of a marriage ceremony. In the folklore of many cultures around the world, knots make an appearance as a symbol of unity. And while this phrase could stem from a symbolic knot, physical knots have actually been used in marriage ceremonies. The wedding tradition is called handfasting. It is an ancient Celtic practice that bands couples together with a piece of cloth tied around their hands. So if you are getting married, it would be said you are “tying the knot.” But if you are already married, our challenge to you is to fortify your marriage by “tightening the knot.” June is the time of our annual marriage series, and our focus is not only to embrace the sacred vows we made on our wedding day, but to determine to accept them as a continual challenge to grow and strengthen our marriages. Invite family. Invite friends. Together, we'll move toward more marital health, as we “Tighten the Knot.”

Chapter 2|Pastor Jeff|"We all need somebody-Living together in community" Wk8

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 43:00


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"Easier Than 1 2 3" Wk7

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 41:49


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"Just Keep Praying" Wk6

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 29:15


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Kevin|"Discovering Identity" Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 35:54


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"Servants See Miracles" Wk4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 36:40


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"His Word, His Voice" Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 37:06


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"The Anointing and the Presence of God" Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 34:36


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

Chapter 2|Pastor Dave|"Discipleship Gaps" Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 31:56


Do you remember when you first started reading “chapter books”? It was that transition in growth when you moved from picture books to a simple story line to a narrative that was a bit more complex that it needed chapters to separate the tale into incremental bits so that the reader can take in all that the story provided. Chapters helped us the reader step into the journey the author intended to lead us into. This is how we view the life that Christ has called us into. So if salvation is “chapter 1” of our new journey in Christ, then “chapter 2” is our next step in spiritual formation. In our next series, we are wanting to help encourage Kfirst to look to step forward into a new chapter of their own growth (discipleship) in Jesus. If we want to be a people to want to “be with Jesus so that we can become like Jesus,” then we need to look for a next step (or chapter) to begin. Join us as we discover what your “chapter 2” needs to be in your spiritual walk.

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday|Pastor Dave| "Believe Again"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 41:48


Our culture is big on belief. You could even say there is a belief in belief. Yet moments happen that can shake the foundations of what we believe and calls everything we held onto into question. When that happens, we really have to get to the bedrock of who we are and ask, “What do I really believe in?” The word “believe” is closely associated with the word “faith.” So when Jesus says, “Believe in me,” what He is really saying is, “Have faith in me.” This Easter, join us as we look to the cross and resurrection. Come out as we look to Jesus and choose to “Believe Again.”

Prophet/Priest/King|Pastor Dave|"Jesus is the True King" Wk#3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 33:32


There are three main "offices" spoken of in the Old Testament-prophet, priest, and king. Jesus fulfills all three of these roles. Normally, the three offices of prophet, priest, and king were distinct from each other, with no overlap. That is, a king was not a priest or a prophet. A priest did not function as a prophet or a king. And a prophet simply did a prophet's job without trying to be a either king or a priest. But Jesus Christ perfectly fills all three roles simultaneously: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King, to the great blessing of the world. This series looks at these roles that Jesus has fulfilled and still fulfills - He is our Prophet to give us direction, He is our High Priest to free us from shame, and He is our King to give us unity and strength.

Prophet/Priest/King|Pastor Dave|"Jesus is the True Priest" Wk#2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 38:38


There are three main "offices" spoken of in the Old Testament-prophet, priest, and king. Jesus fulfills all three of these roles. Normally, the three offices of prophet, priest, and king were distinct from each other, with no overlap. That is, a king was not a priest or a prophet. A priest did not function as a prophet or a king. And a prophet simply did a prophet's job without trying to be a either king or a priest. But Jesus Christ perfectly fills all three roles simultaneously: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King, to the great blessing of the world. This series looks at these roles that Jesus has fulfilled and still fulfills - He is our Prophet to give us direction, He is our High Priest to free us from shame, and He is our King to give us unity and strength.

Prophet/Priest/King|Pastor Dave| "Jesus is the True Prophet" Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 39:33


There are three main "offices" spoken of in the Old Testament-prophet, priest, and king. Jesus fulfills all three of these roles. Normally, the three offices of prophet, priest, and king were distinct from each other, with no overlap. That is, a king was not a priest or a prophet. A priest did not function as a prophet or a king. And a prophet simply did a prophet's job without trying to be a either king or a priest. But Jesus Christ perfectly fills all three roles simultaneously: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King, to the great blessing of the world. This series looks at these roles that Jesus has fulfilled and still fulfills - He is our Prophet to give us direction, He is our High Priest to free us from shame, and He is our King to give us unity and strength.

Missio Dei|Pastor Kevin|"Disciples on Mission" Wk#4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 35:52


We serve a God who is on mission. Since creation, God has been in the mode of redemption and restoration. This is His plan; this is His heart. It's what we call the Missio Dei (Latin for “mission of God”). This mission is not just what He is up to but what God invites us to be a part of. In fact, Jesus spoke of this in what we call the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Jesus calls us by beginning with the word “o.” Yet, it doesn't mean quite what we think it means. Rather than being an in-your-face command, it is much more invitational in nature. It has more of an “As you go” sort of feel. In other words, wherever we are, we're in just the right place to live out the Missio Dei and share the love of Jesus with whoever we meet. By recognizing the “As you go” nature of the commission, what we discover is that mission is not just a trip we take to a foreign country or land but it is the everyday posture of God's people to everyone, everywhere, always. Join us in February as we look at our lives and embrace God's Missio Dei and live lives that “go.”

Missio Dei|Pastor Dave|"Led by the Spirit Into Mission" Wk#3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 35:53


We serve a God who is on mission. Since creation, God has been in the mode of redemption and restoration. This is His plan; this is His heart. It's what we call the Missio Dei (Latin for “mission of God”). This mission is not just what He is up to but what God invites us to be a part of. In fact, Jesus spoke of this in what we call the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Jesus calls us by beginning with the word “o.” Yet, it doesn't mean quite what we think it means. Rather than being an in-your-face command, it is much more invitational in nature. It has more of an “As you go” sort of feel. In other words, wherever we are, we're in just the right place to live out the Missio Dei and share the love of Jesus with whoever we meet. By recognizing the “As you go” nature of the commission, what we discover is that mission is not just a trip we take to a foreign country or land but it is the everyday posture of God's people to everyone, everywhere, always. Join us in February as we look at our lives and embrace God's Missio Dei and live lives that “go.”

Missio Dei|Pastor Dave| “ The Missional Heart” Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 42:56


We serve a God who is on mission. Since creation, God has been in the mode of redemption and restoration. This is His plan; this is His heart. It's what we call the Missio Dei (Latin for “mission of God”). This mission is not just what He is up to but what God invites us to be a part of. In fact, Jesus spoke of this in what we call the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Jesus calls us by beginning with the word “o.” Yet, it doesn't mean quite what we think it means. Rather than being an in-your-face command, it is much more invitational in nature. It has more of an “As you go” sort of feel. In other words, wherever we are, we're in just the right place to live out the Missio Dei and share the love of Jesus with whoever we meet. By recognizing the “As you go” nature of the commission, what we discover is that mission is not just a trip we take to a foreign country or land but it is the everyday posture of God's people to everyone, everywhere, always. Join us in February as we look at our lives and embrace God's Missio Dei and live lives that “go.”

Missio Dei|Pastor Dave| “Missional Imagination” Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 46:51


We serve a God who is on mission. Since creation, God has been in the mode of redemption and restoration. This is His plan; this is His heart. It's what we call the Missio Dei (Latin for “mission of God”). This mission is not just what He is up to but what God invites us to be a part of. In fact, Jesus spoke of this in what we call the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Jesus calls us by beginning with the word “o.” Yet, it doesn't mean quite what we think it means. Rather than being an in-your-face command, it is much more invitational in nature. It has more of an “As you go” sort of feel. In other words, wherever we are, we're in just the right place to live out the Missio Dei and share the love of Jesus with whoever we meet. By recognizing the “As you go” nature of the commission, what we discover is that mission is not just a trip we take to a foreign country or land but it is the everyday posture of God's people to everyone, everywhere, always. Join us in February as we look at our lives and embrace God's Missio Dei and live lives that “go.”

Beyond 52|Pastor Dave|_Fortified by Community_ Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 55:27


I love our church. In fact, I think that you love our church too – otherwise, you wouldn't be here.Yet, there is a problem that arises when we relegate “church” to the hour we give him in 52 Sundays a year. I, personally, believe we need to allow the life of Christ to move in our lives beyond 52 Sundays to see God work in every facet and in every day of our lives. I believe when the Church is working right and lives beyond the 52 Sundays, there is nothing like it. The Church is not an organization. It's an organism designed to live, move, and have being. This month, we celebrate everything that God has done on Sundays but we look forward to how He desires to move in our lives 24/7. Join us in our new series “Beyond 52” as we cast our vision for the year. Why? Here at Kfirst truly believe that the best is yet to come!

Beyond 52|Pastor Dave|"Stay Connected" Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 42:27


I love our church. In fact, I think that you love our church too – otherwise, you wouldn't be here.Yet, there is a problem that arises when we relegate “church” to the hour we give him in 52 Sundays a year. I, personally, believe we need to allow the life of Christ to move in our lives beyond 52 Sundays to see God work in every facet and in every day of our lives. I believe when the Church is working right and lives beyond the 52 Sundays, there is nothing like it. The Church is not an organization. It's an organism designed to live, move, and have being. This month, we celebrate everything that God has done on Sundays but we look forward to how He desires to move in our lives 24/7. Join us in our new series “Beyond 52” as we cast our vision for the year. Why? Here at Kfirst truly believe that the best is yet to come!

Beyond 52|Pastor Dave|"Make the Break" Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 39:23


I love our church. In fact, I think that you love our church too – otherwise, you wouldn't be here.Yet, there is a problem that arises when we relegate “church” to the hour we give him in 52 Sundays a year. I, personally, believe we need to allow the life of Christ to move in our lives beyond 52 Sundays to see God work in every facet and in every day of our lives. I believe when the Church is working right and lives beyond the 52 Sundays, there is nothing like it. The Church is not an organization. It's an organism designed to live, move, and have being. This month, we celebrate everything that God has done on Sundays but we look forward to how He desires to move in our lives 24/7. Join us in our new series “Beyond 52” as we cast our vision for the year. Why? Here at Kfirst truly believe that the best is yet to come!

Stand Alone| Special Guest Ty Buckingham|"Grape Jelly"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 37:31


Special guest Ty Buckingham Message on Tithing.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Jeff|"A Few Final Words" Wk 9

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 37:14


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two James who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|Christmas Eve "The Prayer of Faith" Wk 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 25:40


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two James who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|_An Eternal Attitude_ Wk7

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 42:56


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|_Wisdom From Above_ Wk6

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 39:07


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|_Wash Your Mouth Out_ Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 40:00


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two James who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Kevin|_Faith&Action_ Wk4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 27:41


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|_The Lens of Favoritism_ Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 36:50


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|_The Kingdom Mindset_ Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 39:34


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Words to a scattered Church|Pastor Dave|"Furnace of Forge" Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 46:39


James is a fascinating book of the Bible written by a fascinating individual. Not to be mistaken with the two james who were of the "Twelve". This James was the half-brother of Jesus and also the leader of the mother church in Jerusalem. Because of famine, poverty, and persecution, the people of the Jerusalem church began to scatter around the known world. So James begins to pen out some wisdom into this beautiful, short, and very powerful book. What is perhaps the most practical book of the Bible, it's also one of the most impactful. Join us on Sundays as we dive into the amazing book of James.

Speaking From the Shadows|Pastor Dave|"Losing My Grip" Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 36:47


Darkness does not discriminate, but neither does the light. So, like a lantern chasing away a shadow, my heart would be that this series would penetrate the darkness of what depression has been doing and bring hope to lives, marriages, and families. It's time to bring light to a darkness that affects over 18 million adults every year. It's time to bring hope to a largely ignored topic that claims more lives than homicide. It's time to normalize vulnerability. It's time to normalize getting the professional help we need. It's time to recognize the healing virtue that Christ brings.

Speaking From the Shadows|Pastor Dave|"Master Your Memory" Wk4

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 47:29


Darkness does not discriminate, but neither does the light. So, like a lantern chasing away a shadow, my heart would be that this series would penetrate the darkness of what depression has been doing and bring hope to lives, marriages, and families. It's time to bring light to a darkness that affects over 18 million adults every year. It's time to bring hope to a largely ignored topic that claims more lives than homicide. It's time to normalize vulnerability. It's time to normalize getting the professional help we need. It's time to recognize the healing virtue that Christ brings.

Speaking From the Shadows|Pastor Dave|"Reframe Your Anxiety" Wk3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 45:03


Darkness does not discriminate, but neither does the light. So, like a lantern chasing away a shadow, my heart would be that this series would penetrate the darkness of what depression has been doing and bring hope to lives, marriages, and families. It's time to bring light to a darkness that affects over 18 million adults every year. It's time to bring hope to a largely ignored topic that claims more lives than homicide. It's time to normalize vulnerability. It's time to normalize getting the professional help we need. It's time to recognize the healing virtue that Christ brings.

Speaking From The Shadows|Pastor Kevin|"Embracing Empathy" Wk2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 36:08


Darkness does not discriminate, but neither does the light. So, like a lantern chasing away a shadow, my heart would be that this series would penetrate the darkness of what depression has been doing and bring hope to lives, marriages, and families. It's time to bring light to a darkness that affects over 18 million adults every year. It's time to bring hope to a largely ignored topic that claims more lives than homicide. It's time to normalize vulnerability. It's time to normalize getting the professional help we need. It's time to recognize the healing virtue that Christ brings.

Speaking From The Shadows|Pastor Dave|Crying in a Cave Wk1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 50:26


Darkness does not discriminate, but neither does the light. So, like a lantern chasing away a shadow, my heart would be that this series would penetrate the darkness of what depression has been doing and bring hope to lives, marriages, and families. It's time to bring light to a darkness that affects over 18 million adults every year. It's time to bring hope to a largely ignored topic that claims more lives than homicide. It's time to normalize vulnerability. It's time to normalize getting the professional help we need. It's time to recognize the healing virtue that Christ brings.

XC|Pastor Dave|They had been with Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 50:34


“XC” is the roman numeral for “90” and September 2023 marks 90 years since the start of a dream that was first realized in the hearts of 6 people. In 1931, that group had a vision for a work to begin in Kalamazoo. They called the Assemblies of God to see if they would send someone to come and start a church to reach this city. Asa Miller answered that call and came here to begin what would ultimately be known at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God. What God began in the basement of a home, He has continued 90 years later to pour out His presence and impact people's lives. Today, we can look back and see not only God's faithfulness to our church but we can see with anticipation that the best has yet to com.

XC|Pastor Aaron Hlavin|90 Years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 46:11


“XC” is the roman numeral for “90” and September 2023 marks 90 years since the start of a dream that was first realized in the hearts of 6 people. In 1931, that group had a vision for a work to begin in Kalamazoo. They called the Assemblies of God to see if they would send someone to come and start a church to reach this city. Asa Miller answered that call and came here to begin what would ultimately be known at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God. What God began in the basement of a home, He has continued 90 years later to pour out His presence and impact people's lives. Today, we can look back and see not only God's faithfulness to our church but we can see with anticipation that the best has yet to come

XC 90th Anniversary|Brooks McElhenny|Purposed for Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 40:55


“XC” is the roman numeral for “90” and September 2023 marks 90 years since the start of a dream that was first realized in the hearts of 6 people. In 1931, that group had a vision for a work to begin in Kalamazoo. They called the Assemblies of God to see if they would send someone to come and start a church to reach this city. Asa Miller answered that call and came here to begin what would ultimately be known at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God. What God began in the basement of a home, He has continued 90 years later to pour out His presence and impact people's lives. Today, we can look back and see not only God's faithfulness to our church but we can see with anticipation that the best has yet to come.

Stand Alone|Pastor Kevin|Kingdom Rythm

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 37:58


Pastor Kevin teaching on Kingdom Rythm.

Questions Jesus asked Vol 2|Pastor Dave|"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest?" Wk 7

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 60:03


Join us for our summer series called “Questions Jesus Asked“ as we navigate the gospels and watch Jesus take people past the surface of their lives and go deeper through his questions.

Questions Jesus asked Vol 2|Pastor Carissa|Jesus parable of lost sheep/coinWk6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 34:52


Jesus was always asking questions. In fact, the very first time Jesus speaks in the scripture is a question. Questions do not allow you the luxury of staying at the surface. Questions make us go deeper. Join us for our summer series called “Questions Jesus Asked“ as we navigate the gospels and watch Jesus take people past the surface of their lives and go deeper through his questions

Questions Jesus asked Vol 2|Pastor Dave|"What do you want me to do for you?" Wk5

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 47:43


Jesus was always asking questions. In fact, the very first time Jesus speaks in the scripture is a question. Questions do not allow you the luxury of staying at the surface. Questions make us go deeper. Join us for our summer series called “Questions Jesus Asked“ as we navigate the gospels and watch Jesus take people past the surface of their lives and go deeper through his questions.

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