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As we anticipate the clock striking midnight and ring in a new year, let us be watchful and expectant for the return of our King Jesus. There are many things that fight for our gaze, but none greater than what Jesus presents in his parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. Let us prepare and faithfully persevere in 2024 as we long for His appearing. www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   It's Christmas Eve and the long awaited Saviour has been born unto us.  The lowly shepherds were the first to hear this news and we're told “Fear Not, I bring you good news that will cause great joy.”  Fear not? I've never seen an angel face to face, but I'm pretty sure I'd be afraid, too.  But what  about the message the Angel carried?  What is the Christmas message supposed to produce in us?  Not fear; but great joy!  This great news is one that silences even our greatest fears.   www.roanokevalleychurch.org Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   Today begins our Advent Series with a sermon from Benjamin Hutchins entitled “Mary, Did you know?”  Mary would have known the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 9, but was struck with fear at the pronouncement from the Angel Gabriel that echoes that very text.  How can this be?  That's impossible!  But is it? How do we respond to the impossible standards and callings from God?  Can we get to where Mary landed with the words, “Let your words to me be fulfilled?”  Listen in to this sermon to how our hearts can be prepared to receive God in our day. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today we conclude our Good Shepherd Series with a sermon from 1st Peter 5.  The Apostle Peter concludes his letter by noting that He has been a witness to the sufferings of Christ and the glory that is to be revealed.  What do you think of when you hear the word glory?  What if I told you that you most likely don't have what Peter had in mind?  Listen in to how “glory”- Hebrew Kavod -  can be yours by witnessing and joining in the sufferings of Christ.  Jesus, as our Good Shepherd, suffered and his glory was revealed in part with the ultimate reveal coming when He returns.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon continues our Good Shepherd Series in John 10.  This text is one of the most well known passages referring to Jesus as our Good Shepherd.  Here Jesus gives reasons to why He is indeed our Good Shepherd.  Listen in to His bold claims and then consider if you truly have Him as Your Shepherd. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   Today's sermon continues our Good Shepherd Series in Matthew 18.  This text provides a transition in Jesus' teaching from primarily confirmation of His incarnation as the Good Shepherd, to calling His disciples to be good shepherds, too.  Jesus teaches that the Good Shepherd recognizes and acts accordingly to show the value of each sheep.   The Good Shepherd shows costly love to all the sheep whether they go astray or not. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

In this sermon our Good Shepherd sermon series in Mark 6 with Jesus feeding the five thousand.   After hearing the news of his cousin, John the Baptist beheading Jesus wanted to find respite along with his disciples.  Grieving, Jesus literally plays the role of the shepherd by providing a banquet for those who are pressed against Him.  This display provides a stark contrast to Israels Shepherd of the day, in Herod Antipas.  Listen in to learn more about Jesus' banquet of life and how we can imitate His decision to provide life to others. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

In this sermon we continue our sermon series on the good shepherd by delving into one of Jesus most famous parables in Luke 15.  Because the Pharisees & Teachers of the Law were criticizing him for eating with sinners and tax collectors, Jesus shares 3 parables in 1 to highlight that the Good Shepherd has indeed come in their midst.  This Good Shepherd is calling out to to seek and save the lost and when they hear and are brought back there will be much rejoicing in heaven! Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is the from our Good Shepherd Sermon series out of the OT of Ezekiel 34.  The pattern of God's people showcases an unwillingness to learn from previous generations.    God's people are in a constant battle for where they put their trust and affections; their leaders, too, with their shepherding responsibilities have swung from gross negligence to overbearing brutality.  How can we learn from the past and truly turn back to God?  What can break this cycle?  Listen in to how God himself becomes our shepherd.  He promises to seek, find, bring back, bind and strengthen, and bring us to good pasture.   Let us learn and return. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is the from our Good Shepherd Sermon series out of the OT of Jeremiah 23.  We have all experienced bad leadership (shepherding) and we've all failed as leaders (shepherds).  It seems as if we will never provide nor receive the perfect care from the around us.  What hope is there for us?   What if God wrote himself into this narrative and provided the answer?  Listen in to explore the implications! Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

In this sermon we are introduced to the Prophet Jeremiah calling out the shepherds of Israel. They have neglected the flock and have turned away from God. Their leadership, or lack thereof, has caused God's people to wander and stray from God. How does God feel about irresponsible leadership? And what can be said about our lives and its impact on those around us? These are humbling questions to consider, but there is hope for us. Listen in and consider two points: 1) God takes shepherding seriously 2) There is always someone watching you Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

The Good Shepherd Series - Psalm 23 We don't like to consider ourselves as "sheep." We rail against the idea of a sheep's characteristics and/or tendencies in anyway accurately describing us. Not only that, but we go to great pains to assert ourselves as being the exact opposite - maybe a lion, or tiger, or a bear. Oh my! Listen in to what it means to be shepherded by the Good Shepherd and how he prepares a table for you. www.roanokevalleychurch.org instagram.com/roanoke_valley_church --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

oday's sermon is the final lesson in our ReImagine Series - based on Skye Jethani's book, “With - Reimagine Your Relationship with God.”  Today we'll explore the posture of “Living For God.”  Living For God is celebrated throughout scripture.  Faithful Men and Women of the past and today are worthy of celebration and imitation.  Jesus' mission was to save us!  His mission for us to partner with him in brining the Gospel and Kingdom to the world.  The life for God posture errs when what we DO FOR God supersedes our pursuit of God himself.  It is the case of a great thing becoming the ultimate thing.  Listen in to this sermon where Jon Landis discusses the challenges of a “life for God” posture and its impact on  his life as a pastor. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is from Benjamin Hutchins, Minister of the New River Valley Region, at our Alumni Service.  His sermon,“God Is Enough” from Psalm 23, kicks off our Fall Series entitled “The Good Shepherd.”  This sermon addresses what is truly shepherding your heart, and how God leads us to have all of our deepest needs fulfilled.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is the third lesson based off Skye Jethani's the book "With" Reimagining our relationship with God.  Today's sermon is based on a posture Skye describes as Life From God.   Life From God is a posture that values God to the degree He is useful.  The short of it is ugly;  God exists to serve you.  The parable of the two sons (Luke 15) highlights this approach perfectly as both sons wanted the Father's things rather than the Father himself. How do you know if you approach God this way? -Consider how you make sense of pain and suffering -Consider how you view and attempt to change your circumstances -Consider what you treasure the most and how you would obtain it www.roanokevalleychurch.org Facebook: Roanoke Valley Church Youtube: RoanokeValleyChurch Instagram: roanoke_valley_church --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is the second lesson based off Skye Jethani's the book "With" Reimagining our relationship with God.  Today's sermon is based on a posture Skye describes as Life Over God.   Life Over God recognizes that God has created laws and principles that govern the world.  This posture reduces faith  to principles, divine laws, and applicable instructions without God needing to be involved.  Life Over God lives as if God's part is finished, he has given us the owners manual for life, and now we are responsible for following the instructions.  Listen in to learn more.  www.roaonokevalleychurch.org Facebook: Roanoke Valley Church YouTube: RoanokeValleyChurch Instagram: roanoke_valley_church Support our service of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: Give on Venmo@RoanokeValleyChurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

We are diving into a mini-series based off of the book "With" and how we can reimagine our relationship with God. We'll highlight the 4 postures that can before all too familiar for those striving to follow God. This lesson focuses on the posture of "Under God." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   We all need help remembering.  Jesus wants us to remember his covenant initiated and confirmed by his blood.  This sermon covers Luke's account of he Passover Meal celebration in Chapter 22.  Listen in for 4 details to help us remember.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is the fourth and final lesson in our summer series “Covenant” from Jeremiah 31.  This lesson highlights the fourth statement of New Covenant God will forgive sin and remember it no more. Does God really forgive & forget?   How does that align with God's character of omniscience and His heart to deal justly?  The New Covenant points to a better sacrifice in Jesus and through His blood we can be truly forgiven, and it would enable God to no longer call our sin to mind. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Kevin Bamber preaches about the New Covenant of Jesus and how it restores the people's desire for a close relationship with God. Kevin discusses about the reality of a waining desire for God, and what God does to help stir our desire for Him. Practices: Ask yourself, do I desire a close relationship with God? Draw close to Him through earnest and honest prayer. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Benjamin Hutchins preaches on Jeremiah 31:33-34 in our covenant series and focuses on the aspect of God being our God and we being His people. God's covenant was unlike any covenant known to manunconditional love What is a covenant? (Promise & Responsibility) What is the context in Jeremiah during the time of this covenant? We will let Him be our God? Will be partner with Him to be His people? Practices: 1) Go back to your beginnings (Reenact, Relive, Retell) 2) Sit in Scripture 3) Fulfill our vows --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon begins our Sermon series on “Covenant” where we look into the specific details of Jeremiahs prophesy of the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31.  Today's sermon focuses on how God promises to write the law on our hearts and minds.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Kameron Body is our Campus Intern here at the Roanoke Valley Church. He preached on Luke 13 & Matthew 7 highlighting the heart to have a relationship with God in every season. 1.Relationship w/God requires consistency 2.Relationship w/God takes work 3.Relationship with God is available to all --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Cody Dowdy serves as the lead Minister of the Lynchburg Valley Church (LVC). The LVC joined us for service on 6/25 and Cody preached a sermon from Nehemiah 9 entitled "Never Forget." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.  Today's sermon is from Nehemiah chapters 8.  Entitled, “The Joy of the Lord is your strength”, This sermon highlights the time where God's people have finished building the wall, but the people themselves need to be built.  Here they ask for the word of God, they desire it, they have reverence for it, and they quickly apply it.  Learn how this all plays into how we can have the Joy of the Lord be our strength.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

We are apart of God's redemptive plan to build His kingdom. At a point in history Nehemiah took the mantle to help God's people rebuild the physical walls of Jerusalem in the face of opposition and threat. This text points to a greater Nehemiah in Jesus who does not build a physical wall but the body of Christ. This body is Gods workmanship ready to do good works and equipped to build His kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is from Nehemiah chapter 2 verses 9-19.  Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem and gets a first hand look at the destruction of its walls & gates.  After inspecting the walls, he rallies the nobles & priest to begin rebuilding the wall.  Listen in to how we can plan to participate in growing Gods kingdom, to take the time to inspect its walls, and to be reminded that lasting growth only comes through the gracious hand of God.   We invite you to visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon is from Nehemiah chapter 2.   Prayer is the most powerful force known to man. Prayer wields the power that unlocks heavens doors and brings the answers that you desire for you, your family, your church, your city, your world.  Nehemiah's heart broke for God's people and he first went about the work with the most important tool he had:  prayer.  We invited you to visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy todays sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon introduces the book of Nehemiah where we learn of the dire situation of God's people in Jerusalem.  Nehemiahs heart breaks for Gods people and in response he is determined to engage via prayer, fasting, and to find a solution.    This sermon asks of us to reflect on our own responses to life.  Do we have a desire to know how things are really going in others lives, communities, or church?  How do we respond when we see/hear the despair and difficulties of others?  How can Jesus' love inspire us to have a heart that is willing to break and engage? Consider these points presented in today's sermon:   1) Have A Heart That Is Willing To Break 2) Have A Heart Willing To Engage  We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. Inspired to be help support our church? Please give today via Venmo: www.venmo.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

He is Risen! Listen in to this sermon from Jon Landis highlighting the Easter account in the Gospel of Matthew. Is it possible & true that Jesus rose from the tomb? If so, what does that mean for us?! This sermon discusses clear evidences to the resurrection and its implications. Find more resources and inspiring materials at www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's sermon concludes our study on the book of Ezra in chapters 9 and 10.  How do God's people distinguish themselves from all others?  How can we be in the world by not of the world? And what does Jesus say is a mark of those who are his disciples?  Ezra faces the challenge of God's people failing to distinguish themselves from their neighbors by joining in their false religious practices and by intermarrying them.  Listen in as Ezra and the people do their best to interpret the Torah for direction.  We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Today's podcast is a special episode.  The Women's Ministry of the Roanoke Valley Church had a women's worship service and welcomed Melina Hutchins in to preach.  She spoke an inspiring message about being “Seen & Heard” by God.  Listen in and enjoy today's sermon from Genesis 21 and the story of Hagar. We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

God's hand has guided His people back to His promised land. He has called them back to Jerusalem from Babylon. Will they remember the promise (Isaiah 52) and will they return? Over time we can lose our identity and our purpose and need Gods good hand to guide us back to where we were supposed to be. Listen in to be called back under the Good Hand of God. Visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Think about all that can happen in 60 years. What major milestones in our lives, our country, or our world have happened since 1963? How much do we see the world needs to change? What is the solution? 60 years have passed in between chapters 6 and 7 of Ezra. Ezra arrives at Jerusalem described as a man who sought God, knows His Law, observed it, and taught it to others. Gods people were not people of the law as much as they were before. And change was needed. Listen in to consider the path of seeking God by knowing His word, doing it, and teaching it to others to bring about lasting change. We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy today's sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Have you ever needed a new voice or another pair of eyes to spur you on to finish what you started? Work to rebuild the temple stopped due to forceful opposition for over 10 years. Prophets Haggai and Zechariah prophesied providing a convicting and inspiring word from the Lord. The people responded and finished the temple. Listen in for how we can head this call for our lives as wee strive to partner with God to build His kingdom. 1. Consider Your Ways 2. Consider God's Ways www.roanokevalleychurch.org Instagram: roanoke_valley_church Facebook: Roanoke Valley Church Give via Venmo @RoanokeValleyChurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

This sermon is about the building of the temple foundation. Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 24:1-2, John 2:19-22 www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

In this sermon we look at how the exiles returned to Jerusalem and chose to build the altar to God and worship the LORD according to what was written in the Law. They decided that the most important thing to do was to worship! Listen to this sermon to see what it would look like to put "first things first." www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

This is the first lesson in our new sermon series out of the Old Testament books Ezra & Nehemiah. Written as a Part A and Part B we will be uploading sermons for this series through May 2023. God shows us in Chapter 1 that He is actively stirring hearts to act and will for His divine causes and that He keeps His word. (See Isaiah 45:13; Jeremiah 51:1-11) www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roanokevalleychurch/support

Benjamin Hutchins preaches at RVC to conclude our sermon series on the book of Ephesians. His sermon entitled "We are at war" highlights the reality of spiritual warfare, God's equipping armor, and the war that has been won because of Jesus Christ. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Jon Landis preaches from Ephesians Chapter 5 on a lesson entitled “Be Imitators of God.” We are designed with the need to imitate and, like a mirror, we will reflect what we look at. Called to be imitators of God, our lives are meant to be free of any evidence of our former selves but rather progress as we continue to grow into Christlikeness. What motivates this need to imitate God? To keep the former self in the past? Paul says “We are dearly loved children”…and children who have been the benefactors of God's unbelievable grace! Listen in to be inspired to imitate God, continue to imitate, or to come back altogether. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

You're listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast. Todays sermon is from Benjamin Hutchins preaching at our combined service with the New River Valley Region on Luke chapter 1. His sermon entitled, Hope: May Your Word To Me Be Fulfilled", details not only what biblical hope is, but how the unexpected birth of Jesus to Mary gives us hope & assurance for Jesus' return. We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy today's sermon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Guest speaker, Brian Hinkle, preaches to the RVC about the worthy life God has called us to live. "Only forward" hits at the upward moving trajectory God has equipped us to live by giving us gifts and the body of Christ. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Todays sermon is from our study from the book of Ephesians chapter 4. This text is where Pauls letter pivots to the practicals of a life worthy of the calling of Jesus. Having been made worthy by Jesus, our lives are meant to be marked by what William Barclay calls the gems of the Christian character in humility, gentleness, and bearing with one another in love. We'll also explore the doctrine of ONE's that serve as the foundational to our unity given to us through the work of Jesus. We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Now we move to the real pivot verse as we look at this connection to the rest of the letter. Before we get to any commands in chapters 4, 5, and 6 let us recall the truths about Grace in chapters 1, 2 & 3 that are meant to stir our passions and desires to serve God wholeheartedly. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Todays sermon is from our study from the book of Ephesians chapter 3. We've all been discouraged. Discouragement leads us to lose heart, grow faint, and it can seize our faith preventing us from continuing to do good. Paul understood this constant threat and in turn prayed for the saints to overcome it. What did he specifically pray for that would help them? This sermon explores Pauls prayer that we would be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. We invite you to visit us at www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help you be apart of what God is doing in the Roanoke Valley. And now, enjoy today's sermon. www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Ever run into a celebrity? Spotted royalty from a distance? How about backstage passes for your favorite band? VIP treatment at a well attended event? These scenarios don't happen all the time, but when they do they capture our affections. Paul wants the church to know that they have the freedom and confidence to approach God himself. This sermons intent is to stir our gratitude of this truth! www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Paul is humbled to be chosen to bear witness to the Gospel mystery. God's grace unites the Jews & Gentiles into a new people, calls the church to be the manifold wisdom of this mystery. This sermon touches on 3 parts of the mystery that Paul wants us to know! www.roanokevalleychurch.org. www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Paul uses three increasingly intimate illustrations to describe the new identity of the Gentiles who are in Christ! 1. Fellow Citizens 2. Family of God 3. Temple Stones www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

God designed us in harmony with him to partner in co-ruling his creation. Sin reduced us to slaves missing the mark of our true purpose and the life we were designed to live. God's rich mercy made us alive in Christ. How do we enter into this gift covenant with God? And is it possible for us to live like we were created for? Yes! Because we are God's workmanship! www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch Subscribe to RVC on Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

What's so amazing about Grace? Grace saves us. It makes us alive in Christ when we were dead in sin. It seats us with Jesus in the heavenly realms after enslaving ourselves to the lowest existence. It truly is amazing! www.roanokevalleychurch.org www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch www.youtube.com/c/roanokevalleychurch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support

Paul prays for the recipients of this letter to know God better. Too many Christians walk around insecure, overwhelmed by the opinions of the world, fearful of the future, or aimless in their purpose. Those who are in Christ have been given so much by God (adopted, chosen, ransomed, power, inheritance, etc) that should launch us into a life of security and meaning. In this section, Paul gives us a few descriptions of Jesus to help us know Him better. www.roanokevalleychurch.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roanokevalleychurch/support