Reynolda Church: Audio Podcast

What if being “all in” with Jesus isn't about striving harder, but about trusting deeper? In John 15, Jesus invites us to abide—to stay connected to Him like branches to a vine. This isn't a demand to perform, but a promise of life, love, and lasting fruit that flows from relationship. Being “all in” isn't about pressure—it's about presence! More at reynoldachurch.org

Be not dismayed or confused; Jesus knew exactly WHO He was and knew exactly WHAT His work would accomplish.

Join us at Reynolda Church as we begin a powerful new series: Abide: Experiencing Jesus in John 14–17.   In these final, intimate chapters before the cross, Jesus shares His heart with His disciples — and with us. Come discover what it truly means to abide in Him, experience His peace, and live in the fullness of His love.   Don't miss Week 1 — whether you're new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this journey will deepen your connection with Christ.

In this message, we'll look at how the Kingdom of God grows in unexpected ways, like a mustard seed planted in faith. Though mysterious and often unseen at first, God's Kingdom is always at work, transforming lives and changing hearts. The Gospel has the power to change anyone—it can change you.

God has deeply invested in you—through blessings, His Son's sacrifice, and His love—and He will not abandon what He's sown; in due time, He will reap His joy in you, His beloved, for eternity—that's the Gospel.

You don't have to give—you get to give. Generosity is not an obligation – it is a privilege.

  God's given you a garden, He's has plans for it to grow, and, in due season, you will reap if you don't give up!

No fear is so great, no grief so deep, no failure so final that it cannot be healed by the loving presence of the risen Christ.

The King has come—not with force or fear, but with humility and peace. Riding on a donkey, Jesus reveals a kingdom not of domination but of deliverance

Present anxiety might be linked to past trauma. So, if you want healing from anxiety, it is a worthwhile endeavor to position yourself before God for the healing of trauma

Awe shrinks anxiety. So, the bigger your God, the smaller your fears!

The truth will set you free. Do you need more freedom today? Freedom from gnawing anxiety, relentless temptation, debilitating fears? Freedom maybe from some invisible fence around your life that is holding you back? You don't need more will-power. You don't need more resolutions. You don't need more religion. You just need truth. The truth will set you free. The truth is as near as your next thought! Freedom can be as near as your next thought! Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, The Untroubled Heart.

Today, we explore the profound truth that when God looks at you, His heart is filled with delight. Imagine that the word He might choose to describe His feelings towards you is “overjoyed.” Join us as we reflect on how deeply God loves and rejoices over His children, reminding us of our worth in His eyes. This message will encourage you to see yourself as God does—precious, beloved, and full of His joy.

Amidst an epidemic of anxiety, Jesus, the Son of David is here today with the same offer He gave His first disciples during their anxious days: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give you. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid.   There is a peace that the world attempts to give – it comes through ramping up our efforts to control, to fix all our circumstances, to take matters into our own hands – and there is peace that Jesus gives – it is the opposite of the spirit of control, it is more like surrender, it is more like worship.

We all want peace – but, if we are being honest, it seems unachievable – allusive. Is it possible that all you need to do to have peace is to change your thinking, work harder, or maker better decision? The Bible is clear, and Jesus has a different story to offer.

Perfect love casts out fear. So, the pressure is off. It's not up to us to expel fear with great self-will or great spiritual prowess – love casts out fear. All we need is love, God's perfect love in Christ can heal our troubled hearts.

Many people don't realize they are carrying shame, allowing it to weigh them down and affect their self-worth. But through Christ, we are freed from that burden. As a shame-free church, we embrace the healing power of God's love, leaving shame behind and walking in the fullness of His grace and forgiveness. In Christ, we are made whole, and there is no place for shame in our lives.  

Psalm 91 assures us of God's unwavering protection and presence, promising peace even in the midst of life's dangers and uncertainties. While it does not mean we are exempt from suffering, it reminds us that our souls are eternally secure when we trust in Him. Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of protection by sacrificing Himself for us, proving that God's love shields us even in our greatest trials. This peace is not found in avoiding hardship but in dwelling in the shelter of the Most High and resting in His promise!    

Life can feel like a constant alarm going off—so many problems, so much out of our control. But what if our hearts didn't have to react to every alarm? What if we could find true peace in the presence of Jesus?   This morning, we're continuing our series The Untroubled Heart: Discovering the Calm of Christ. Today's message reminds us that the power of the Gospel and the presence of Jesus in our lives bring a peace so steady that, even when the world feels chaotic, our hearts can rest.

The Untroubled Heart is rooted in beautiful passages from John 14 where Jesus twice tells his followers to not let their hearts be troubled. As many social scientists and medical professionals claim we are facing an anxiety epidemic, we turn to Christ, the ultimate “non-anxious presence” amidst earth's fires and storms

God leaves no doubt. Jesus is King. A King you can believe in. A King who promises you are not alone in your waiting!

There are some promises of God that are so good, so strong and so sure, that the proper posture of the believer's heart is not to plead for them to be true, but to declare that they are true.

If you think you don't know how to pray, or what to pray, or even when to pray, good—you are ready to be led by the Spirit in prayer. The Spirit of God loves to help us pray.

Any Christian, young or old, new believer or seasoned saint, can have a powerful, effective prayer life by learning to pray the scriptures.

The miracles of Christmas prove time and time again that God keeps His promises and hears our prayers.

In Christ, there is always cause for gratitude. When you walk through a difficult challenge, if you belong to God, there is still cause for thanksgiving.

Every Christian is invited into the intimate, holy presence of God at any time to commune with Him, to adore Him, to exalt Him, and to enjoy Him. It is called simply, worship.

There is a celebration going on in heaven and you can join the party now. You don't have to wait until you get to heaven. You don't have to wait until you've finished your whole to do list. You don't have to wait until you finally get the big promotion. You don't have to wait until you retire. All those things are worthy of celebrating, but, beloved you can find something to celebrate today.

The local church is one of Jesus's best ideas! Through the gathering and scattering of God's people, we are encouraged, filled, equipped, and sent into the world to share the story of Jesus with a desperate, unbelieving world.

  Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional! You can't choose to have a life with no problems, but you can choose how you think about life – and, according to Philippians chapter four, good thinking leads to the peace of God.

To get rid of the anxiety in your life, you probably don't need more–you probably need less! And that's really good news because not everyone can get more of stuff and choices andopportunities, but anyone can choose to have less.

The practice of wonder doesn't appear in the usual list of classic spiritual disciplines but it deserves a place in our daily practices of the Gateways of Grace. Join us as we continue our series!

We're continuing our series, The Gateways of Grace. Today, we are exploring how the more we spend time in the Bible, the more we see Jesus revealed on every page.

You can do more than make a discipline of the daily reading of scripture, which we all should do – you can fall in love with the Word of God.

Jesus said that servants are the greatest and that's good news because anyone can be a servant. So anyone can be great!

Join Pastor Alan Wright as we explore what is so wonderfully unusual about Sabbath, why God said it is important, and what it means for us.

If you are weary, over-burdened, stressed by circumstances, anxious about uncertainties – if you are tired of it, Jesus has an invitation, come to me and I will give you rest. There is real rest available in Christ.

God has a story to tell! A story filled with hope of new life because Jesus was raised from the dead!

Join us as we explore "Jesus' Holy Habits"—the transformative practices that shaped His ministry and spiritual life. We will delve into the disciplines and routines that defined His relationship with God and His approach to living out His mission on Earth.

You can grow spiritually all your life, until your dying breath, and you can grow more and more into the image of Christ. Wow, what could be more fun than that?

You have a share in the joy of Jesus' victory so there is always a cause for celebration.

Joy and peace and fulfillment do not arise from your promises to God but from God's promises to you.

  You were made for joy! It is possible to experience real, everlasting joy, even in this broken world. Join Pastor Chris Lawson for a good news message as we continue our series in the Book of Nehemiah.

You, child of God, have been called by Him to wonderful purposes and beckoned to seek first the kingdom of God – because nothing else comes close to such a call, you can say no to every distraction of this world.

Though critics and opponents always show up to oppose God's call in your life, you can become like Nehemiah's workers – carrying a sword in one hand and a hammer in the other. 

Jesus has made a promise that all things broken will be made new. And his people have been invited to participate in this greatest adventure.   It's a message of hope for Christians today that Jesus is restoring that which was broken and making something new and wonderful. And the best part is that Jesus invites us to join him in this great work – this redemptive, restorative, exalting work…a grand adventure indeed!

Are you ready for some good news? You have a big God, so you might as well ask Him for big things.

The old cliché is true, where God guides, He provides. It means, therefore, that we should ask for and expect His unmerited favor

Join us as we kick off our brand-new series in Nehemiah! Come discover how Nehemiah's trust in God's guidance can empower us to overcome challenges and build a stronger foundation in our faith.

Join us as we dive into Jeremiah 29:7, where the prophet encourages the exiled Israelites to seek the welfare of the city where they have been sent. Drawing parallels to our modern-day context, we explore the significance of actively engaging in the well-being of our communities, regardless of our circumstances. This message was preached by Pastor Chris Lawson

We'll be diving into an incredibly rich text in Hebrews that will carry us into ancient Israel's laws of offerings and sacrifices and lead us to Jesus, His saving mysteries, and the secret to lifelong joy.  This message was preached by Pastor Wright. More information about Reynolda Church can be accessed at www.ReynoldaChurch.org.