The Church Next Door - AZ

Follow The Church Next Door - AZ
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Church Next Door is a non-denominational church in AZ seeking to live a full life in Jesus and bring others along for the ride. Find out more at churchnextdooraz.com.

Scott Mitchell


    • May 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 421 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Church Next Door - AZ with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Church Next Door - AZ

    In House Problem Solving (Acts 6:1-7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 38:12


    How did the early church handle it when one group of widows was being overlooked? And what can we learn about solving our own problems in the church today? Listen in to find out.

    Opposition From Without – Persecution (Acts 5:17-42)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 41:10


    The attack from the Sanhedrin intensified but the early church kept on spreading the word about Jesus. They even rejoiced at being counted worthy to suffer for His name! Listen to see what drove them to be faithful and for some hope when the battle heats up in your own life.

    Opposition From Within – Hypocrisy (Acts 4:32-5:16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 38:14


    Jesus railed at the Pharisees for their hypocrisy (mask wearing/pretending to be more spiritual than they really were). Here we see Satan inspiring a couple in the early church to follow in the Pharisees' footsteps. What was God's response and what can we learn from it?

    What If Jesus Didn’t Rise Again? (Various Passages) – Includes Testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 34:30


    Unusual title for an Easter sermon. But Paul addressed the same question. After we unpack the bleak fallout that would result if Christ was still buried, we'll come around to the celebration: He is alive! What wonderful hope that brings! You'll also hear the testimony of two lives recently redeemed by the Risen Christ.

    Look Up: Strength For The Storm (Acts 4:23-31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 33:26


    You might be surprised at the early church's reaction when Peter and John told them how they were dragged before the Sanhedrin and told not to speak of Jesus any longer. Listen in to see what the early church's reaction was. Is yours the same when trials hit?

    Opposition Begins (Acts 4:5-22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 44:08


    If those in authority or popular opinion dictate that Christians remain silent about Jesus, what should we do? Today Peter and John show the way as they are examined by the highest court in the land.

    Caught Redhanded… But There’s Hope (Acts 3:17-4:4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 36:22


    Peter didn't hesitate to call out the guilt of those who crucified Jesus. But he quickly shows that the same crucifixion which reminds sinners of our guilt is also God's provision for our salvation.

    A Thankful Church (Psalm 145 and Testimonies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 33:02


    Are we thankful people? The early church was (Acts 2: 46-47). In this service we visit a Psalm of thankfulness and explore how to be thankful today. You'll also enjoy some testimonies.

    A Divine Appointment (Acts 3:1-16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 30:23


    Peter and John were going to pray but they encountered a lame man begging for alms. Led by the Spirit they stopped. What happened next sparked a chain reaction they could not have imagined. Listen in to see how to be ready for divine appointments today!

    Marks Of The Early Church (Acts 2:42-47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 34:44


    A faithful husband cares about his bride's health. That's why Jesus cares deeply about the health of the church. Listen in to hear 6 marks of the early church- marks that are still good indicators of health today.

    Peter’s First Sermon: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! (Acts 2:22-41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 46:03


    Listen to what happened on the Day of Pentecost when a Holy Spirit filled messenger delivered a Holy Spirit led message and saw a Holy Spirit prompted response!

    The Promised One Is Sent (Acts 2:1-21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 43:18


    Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. He delivered on the morning of Pentecost. Listen in to see how this event should lead us to wonder, worship, and witness.

    The Holy Spirit: Truth (Various Passages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 33:55


    Jesus said the truth will set you free. But how do we know what's true? Join us today as we explore how the Holy Spirit gives us God's truth, helps us understand it, and enables us to live it out.

    The Holy Sprit: Unity (Various Passages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 43:20


    Heaven we have a problem!  Sin separates us from God and each other. Listen in to hear how the Holy Spirit works to restore unity in both of these relationships. 

    The Holy Spirit: Power (Various Passages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 45:32


    Are you ever aware of your weakness and inability to live like Christ? Thank the Lord for the power of the Holy Spirit! Listen in as we trace the Holy Spirit's power through the Old Testament, the earthly ministry of Jesus, and in the lives of believers today. Then we'll ask a very important question: What is my role in all of…

    The Holy Spirit: Misunderstood (Various Passages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 33:11


    How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Some have never heard Him preached about. Some have serious misunderstandings. Join us as we seek to introduce Him properly and clear up some of the confusion.

    What’s The Difference Between Peter and Judas? (Acts 1:15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 38:10


    Peter and Judas had so much in common: They both spent 3 years with Jesus and at the end they both sinned against him in horrendous ways. But in Acts 1 we see them on very different paths. What was it that made the difference? Listen to this message to find out.

    Waiting For The Promise (Acts 1:12-14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 33:25


    Same Risen Christ. Same Holy Spirit. Same Mission. (Acts 1:1-11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 37:42


    New Year. Same Faithful God.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 42:53


    Christmas Perspectives: Jesus Our Savior (Matthew 1:21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 19:30


    Savior. It's one of those words we throw around a lot. But what do we need saving from? In a word, sin. Listen in to see how Jesus the Savior is the sin bearer and substitute we need.

    Christmas Perspectives: Jesus Our King (Matthew 2:1-2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 30:54


    Many of us  long for someone to come along and put together the broken pieces of our lives – a King who is courageous, capable, and caring. Listen in to hear how Jesus is all of that and so much more.

    Christmas Perspectives: Jesus Our Shepherd (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 38:54


    Ever been really lost or perplexed? Maybe felt alone, like no one knows or understands you? Overwhelmed by the guilt of your sin? Like a sheep without a shepherd? The good news is Jesus came as the Good Shepherd you need! Listen in to see how this can change your life today.

    Christmas Perspectives: Jesus Our Light (Luke 2:25-38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 35:01


    Whether it's waiting for healing, reconciliation, or the promised Messiah – waiting is hard. The longer we wait the darker it feels. Today we we meet 2 people who were waiting for the Savior and finally got to meet Him. What a light He was to them and to all who look to Him in faith!

    Christmas Perspectives: Jesus Our Mediator (Luke 2:8-20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 27:09


    An honest look at life tells us we are sinful and God is holy. If we are to have a relationship with Him it's going to require a mediator, an advocate, a go-between. Today an angelic message to an unlikely group reminds us that Jesus is just the mediator we need!

    Give Thanks To The Father (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 27:20


    Join us on a journey of gratitude! This message will help you thank the Father for His faithfulness, His wisdom, His Son Jesus Christ, and to thank Him always.

    Wallet Wisdom (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 39:18


    Money is not good or evil. But how we use it says a lot about our hearts. What does it look like to be wise with the resources we have? How can I avoid the extremes of money worship and money wasting? Join us as we unpack a number of Proverbs which speak on this every day matter.

    Working Wisely (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 40:52


    What if your work was an act of worship? Join us as we explore 7 principles in Proverbs to help it be just that! Whether you're a landscaper or a stay at home mom, a nurse or an architect, even a volunteer at church, listen in!

    Wisdom With Wine (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 39:28


    Join us as we see how God's Word sheds light on a topic often kept in the shadows: alcohol. Along the way you'll discover a Biblical balance that is neither legalistic nor naive – a balance full of wisdom from above.

    Prudent Parenting (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 46:27


    Some say there is no manual for parenting. God would beg to differ. Listen in for His wisdom in Proverbs on how parents and children can show love for each other in their different roles.

    Maximize Your Marriage – Part 2 (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 35:53


    What does it look like to be a faithful husband? A fruitful wife? And what do PVC and grapes have to do with it? Join us for some wisdom from above in Proverbs that will help your marriage be all it can be.

    Maximize Your Marriage – Part 1 (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 38:38


    It's been said that a marriage license is a permit to build. If that's true, then how you build is very important! In this message Proverbs (& Peter) provide a blueprint from above for wives & husbands.

    Love Your Neighbor (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 31:22


    What are the do's and don'ts when it comes to neighbors? Who is my neighbor? Is that even the right question to ask? Join us today for wisdom from Proverbs and Jesus himself on how to love your neighbor.

    Choose Your Friends Wisely (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 36:55


    How many of your hundreds of “friends” on social media are true friends? What should we look for in a close friend? What should we avoid? How can I be a good friend to others? Join us for answers from the book of Proverbs.

    Choose Your Leaders Wisely (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 36:41


    The world and even the church sometimes tells Christians to stay out of politics. Should we listen to them? How do we maintain balance as citizens of heaven who live here? Listen in for the answers to those questions and a perspective from Proverbs on good and bad leaders.

    Control Your Anger (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 32:02


    Blowing your top. Losing your cool. However you describe it, the battle to keep our anger from causing danger is real. Thankfully Proverbs has wisdom from above on how to approach this struggle. We'll also close with a real life story of someone who started out a hothead but ended up being mightily used of God.

    Choose Kindness Over Cruelty (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 38:30


    “Be Nice.” How many times have you heard that? But you won't find it in the Bible. You will find kindness over 200 times. What's the difference? And who specifically should I be kind to? Join us in Proverbs as God's wisdom provides these answers and more.

    Tame Your Tongue – Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 39:57


    In this final of 3 Proverbs messages about the tongue, we'll explore some of the choices we face every day regarding the words we speak. What's at stake for the believer as we decide? Closer fellowship with God and better relationships with people. Listen in for Biblical encouragement to use your tongue for life and not for death.

    Tame Your Tongue – Don’ts: How We Should Not Speak (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 39:04


    In AZ we put campfires dead out because one spark can bring down a forest. Bad news: The tongue is equally dangerous and no man can tame it. Listen in to hear some “Don'ts”: ways we should not use our tongues. You may wonder… If we can't tame it, where's the hope? Be sure to catch the end where we share the…

    Tame Your Tongue – Do’s: How We Should Speak (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 36:40


    The small tongue packs a lot of power! Power for good…or for evil. Wouldn't it be great if there was some direction on how to use it? There's plenty in Proverbs! Join us today as we talk about 5 ways we should speak for the good of those who listen.

    Wisdom For Making Decisions (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 30:40


    If you've ever ordered at Subway you know that life is full of decisions! Seriously though, what about the bigger choices? How many of us would appreciate some guidance when we're at the crossroads? Listen in for some help from Proverbs.

    Wisdom Is Humble (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 42:42


    Proverbs talks a lot about humility and its opposite: pride. But what are they? And what does it look like to be humble? Today's message seeks to answer those questions and encourage you on the road to humility.

    Wisdom: Pathway To A Meaningful Life And Godly Legacy (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 43:35


    Whether you're wise or a fool everybody dies. So what's the point of living wisely? Living wisely helps you live a meaningful life and leave a Godly legacy. But what does that look like? Listen in!

    Remember The Heart (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 40:41


    We live inside out – from the heart. Listen in to discover what the heart is from a Biblical perspective. You'll be reminded that God looks at the heart, how to guard your heart, and how to be careful with the hearts of others.

    Fear God and Trust Him (Various Proverbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 44:37


    No matter how much you desire true wisdom if you don't fear God and trust Him you won't get it. Do you have a healthy fear of God? Do you really trust Him? Listen in to find out what these two realities look like in our lives.

    Invitations From Wisdom and Folly (Proverbs 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 37:44


    The invitations of wisdom and folly are everywhere! And sometimes their invitations sound very similar. Listen in to learn how to spot the differences and accept the right invitation

    Wisdom Is Relational (Proverbs 8:22-36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 41:07


    Jesus made it clear that relationships are central to life. Proverbs tells us to live wisely. If we put the two together, we reach a logical conclusion: Biblical wisdom is relational! Join us in Proverbs 8 as we unpack this truth in a special way. It may just help you better appreciate God's relationship with you and deepen your relationships with others!

    Wisdom’s Call (Proverbs 8:1-21) Elder Bill Swenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 26:48


    If Wisdom is calling to us all, why is wisdom so rare? We try to find it in the world or seek God's wisdom for the sake of its benefits. However, wisdom is a gift from God, seek Him because we love Him and He will give us all we need.

    Wisdom’s Warnings (Proverbs 6:1-19) Youth Pastor Daniel Klem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 40:09


    Avoid Adultery: It Is Fatal (Proverbs 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 33:39


    Did you know there is an enemy hunting the believer? Make a plan or the evil one will be happy to make one for you. Gain wisdom to stay on the narrow path of Jesus, avoid the snares of the evil one, and fully enjoy the free life Christ purchased for you at Calvary.

    Avoid Adultery: It Is Foolish (Proverbs 6:20-35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024


    Do any of us really need more trouble in our lives? In this second section on adultery Solomon encourages us to steer clear of sexual immorality because it's more trouble than it's worth.

    Claim The Church Next Door - AZ

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel