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The Clearing is a House of Worship & Prayer located in Lexington Michigan. We are an urgent, thunderous voice crying out: “Clear the way and prepare your hearts for the coming of the Lord”. By creating space for Jesus to be glorified, we believe the Holy

Ethan Bricker


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    You Were Never Meant to Walk Alone | Matt Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 74:15


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    Who God Calls You | What He Has Called You To | Shannon Schreyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 65:11


    Creation itself is groaning — not in despair, but in expectation. Paul tells us in Romans 8 that the whole earth is waiting, longing, for the sons and daughters of God to be revealed. Not for more religious performance, but for people who actually know two things: whose they are, and who they are.In this message, Shannon Schreyer walks through Romans 8 to unpack what it means to live as an adopted child of God — set free from fear, led by the Spirit, and secure in an identity that nothing can separate from His love. If you've ever felt like you're still trying to figure out who you are, this word is for you. The earth is waiting for you to walk in it.

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    Walking Through The Wilderness | Jestin Tigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 58:52


    What do you do when God delivers you—but doesn't immediately take you to the Promised Land?In this powerful sermon, “Walking Through the Wilderness,” Jestin Tigue takes us through Israel's journey from Egypt toward the Promised Land and reminds us that deliverance is not the end of the journey. Sometimes, after God brings us out, He leads us through a wilderness season where our faith is tested, our dependence on Him grows, and we learn more deeply who He is.The wilderness can be a place of uncertainty, testing, pain, and waiting—but it can also become a place where we discover that God delivers, God protects, God heals, God provides, and God remains faithful from generation to generation.Through passages in Exodus, Psalms, Jeremiah, and Matthew, this message explores what it means to follow God when the journey is difficult and the destination still feels far away.In the wilderness, we learn:• Our God Delivers. He rescues us and brings us into something new—but deliverance is the beginning of the journey, not the end.• Our God Protects. Just as God fought for Israel and revealed Himself as Jehovah Nissi—“The Lord Is My Banner”—He remains faithful to protect His people.• Our God Heals. Even in bitter places like Marah, God reveals Himself as the Lord who heals.• Our God Provides. God provided manna in the wilderness, and He continues to provide for us day by day.• God Tests and Strengthens Our Faith. The Hebrew word נָסָה (nāsâ) means “to test.” The wilderness exposes what is in our hearts and teaches us to trust God.• God Is With Us Every Day. We do not have to wait until we reach the Promised Land to experience the presence and faithfulness of God.• God Works From Generation to Generation. His faithfulness does not end with one season or one generation.The wilderness is not your final destination. You are passing through.Even when you feel lost, God is still leading. Even when the water is bitter, He is still your healer. Even when you are hungry, He is still your provider. Even when the battle is difficult, He is still your banner. And even when you cannot see the way forward, Jesus promises to be with you always.“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28If you are walking through a difficult season, waiting on God, wrestling with questions, or trying to understand what God is doing in your wilderness, this message is for you.

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    7 Hebrew Words For Praise | Part 2 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 56:35


    Have you ever wondered why the Bible describes worship in so many different ways?In Part 2 of  7 Hebrew Words for Praise, Ethan Bricker continues exploring the rich vocabulary of biblical worship and teaches that praise is far more than singing songs—it is a lifestyle expressed through our voices, our bodies, our gratitude, our humility, and our wholehearted devotion to God.In this message, we unpack the final Hebrew words for praise found throughout the Old Testament:• Hallal (הָלַל) – exuberant celebration, boasting in God, shining, and joyful praise with abandon.• Yadah (יָדָה) – lifting hands in surrender, thanksgiving, confession, and reverence before God.• Todah (תּוֹדָה) – giving thanks before the breakthrough comes; worship rooted in faith rather than feelings.• Shabach (שָׁבַח) – shouting triumphantly in confidence because of who God is and what He has done.• Barakh (בָּרַךְ) – kneeling in humility, blessing the Lord, and recognizing His greatness above our own.• Zamar (זָמַר) – praising God through music, singing, instruments, and joyful celebration.• Tehillah (תְּהִלָּה) – a spontaneous song of praise that declares the goodness and mighty acts of God.Along the way, I share the story of the first time I personally encountered the presence of God in a Wesleyan youth group and how a simple act of lifting my hands transformed worship from something I merely understood into something I genuinely experienced. God's presence had always been near, but surrendering my heart, mind, soul, and strength helped align my attention with the One I had chosen to seek.We also explore how the Psalms shaped Israel's understanding of worship, why biblical praise often involves our whole bodies—not just our voices—and why worship is ultimately about desire over duty. True worship isn't empty emotionalism or religious performance; it is practiced obedience that grows from a heart captivated by God.Whether you're curious about raising your hands in church, kneeling in prayer, shouting with joy, dancing in worship, or simply wanting to understand the biblical foundations of praise, this teaching will help you see worship through the lens of Scripture.Key Scriptures:Psalm 145Psalm 95Psalm 63Psalm 34Psalm 57Psalm 40Psalm 22Isaiah 611 Chronicles 29If this message encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a comment letting us know which Hebrew word for praise challenged or inspired you the most.#Worship #HebrewWords #Praise #BiblicalWorship #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #Psalms #PresenceOfGod #ChurchSermon #Faith #Jesus #OldTestament #ChristianPodcast #Theology #BibleTeachingFor more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    7 Hebrew Words for Praise | Part 1 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 66:24


    Discover what biblical worship really means through a deep dive on the 7 Hebrew Words for Praise. Is worship just singing songs, or is it something much deeper?In this message by Ethan Bricker, we explore the powerful truth that worship is love seeking Love. Through the lives of King David and King Jehoshaphat, you'll discover that worship isn't merely a church style or musical preference—it's a wholehearted response to God's presence expressed through obedience, gratitude, celebration, and surrender.We'll unpack the rich meaning behind the Hebrew words for praise—including Hallal, Yadah, and Todah—and see how much depth is often lost in English translations. Learn why David danced before the Lord, why lifting your hands has biblical significance, and how worship becomes a weapon in spiritual battles.Whether you've wondered why some churches raise their hands, what the Bible teaches about worship, or how to grow closer to God through praise, this sermon will help you experience worship as God intended.In this sermon you'll learn:• What worship really is according to Scripture• The biblical meaning of Hallal, Yadah, and Todah• Why obedience and worship belong together• Why King David's worship still challenges us today• How praise strengthens faith during difficult seasons• Practical ways to deepen your personal worship throughout the week"We obey to learn to worship, and we worship to learn to obey."If this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to experience a deeper relationship with God.#Worship #BiblicalWorship #HebrewWords #KingDavid #Praise #ChristianSermon #BibleStudy #Faith #Jesus #Church #ChristianTeaching #HolySpirit #Bible #PraiseAndWorship #ChristianLifeFor more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    The Holy Huddle | A Biblical Foundation for Church Gatherings | Lydia Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 55:39


    What if the gathered church was never meant to become the destination—but the launching point?In this message, we look at the early church in Acts and ask: What was the church actually built for? Through teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, generosity, and prayer, believers were formed together so they could go out and carry the gospel into everyday life.Church isn't meant to replace ministry. It exists to equip it.This message explores:• The four pillars of the early church (Acts 2:42–47)• Why gathering matters—but isn't the finish line• How consumer Christianity can distract from discipleship• Why leadership exists to multiply ministry, not monopolize it• What it looks like to bring Christ outside the four wallsWhen the holy huddle breaks… we go.

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    Aim Small Miss Small | Undistracted Christianity | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 64:22


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    What a Kingdom | David Pontzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 66:24


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    Holy Hunger | Growing in Spiritual Maturity | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 57:29


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    A Case Study of Jonah | A Believer Angry At God | Nate Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 61:34


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    Christ The Rock In The Wilderness | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 60:08


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    Surrounded by God | God's Omnipresence | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 56:08


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    The Wild Ways God Has Used Women In The Bible | Lydia Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 59:04


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    Clothe Yourself with Christ | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 59:23


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    Co-Crucified | Living in the Union with Christ | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 58:09


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    How Does God Want to Use You? | God's Assignment for Your Life | Lydia Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 42:20


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    Well Done Starts Now | Parable of the Talents | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 59:58


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    Ambushed by Grace | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 43:44


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    The King We Choose | Steve Provo | Palm Sunday Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 52:34


    Steve Provo is The Clearing's Youth Pastor. Today, on Palm Sunday, which is also The Clearing's 4th birthday, Steve brought a powerful word about recognizing Jesus as the King He is, rather than the King we make him out to be. For more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    How To Pray | A Conversation with Josh MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 44:40


    In this podcast, Ethan sits down with Josh MacDonald and discusses all things related to the topic of Prayer. How to pray, what prayer looks like individually and corporately, and how to organize our lives to prioritize prayer. This one is sure to encourage you to seek the Lord each day through the intimate exchange of prayer with God. For more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    Prepare The Way | Josh MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 53:22


    Guest Speaker Josh MacDonald is the founder of Set Apart Ministries, which builds opportunities for multigenerational unity across cities to reach Gen Z through worship, prayer, and evangelism on college campuses. For more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    A Good Eye | Katie Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 37:03


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    What is the Holiness of God? | Isaiah 6:1-8 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 66:24


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    When God Introduces Himself | Exodus 34:6-7 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 68:42


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    The Threshing Floor of Repentance | Nancy Schreyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 56:04


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    How To Fast | Christian Fasting | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 56:26


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    Sin & Righteousness Knocking On Your Door | Part 2 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 54:21


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    A Helper for Life | Nate Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 56:39


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    Seven Things God Hates | Part 1 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 60:18


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    Purposeful Discipleship | Marriage and Family | Lydia and Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 57:15


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    At The Table | Purposeful Community Discipleship | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 65:12


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    Purposeful Discipleship | What Discipleship Is | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 74:45


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    Gritty Glory | What Christmas Is Actually About | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 50:05


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    Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues | The Gifts of the Spirit - Part 4 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 70:50


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    The Gift of Prophecy | The Gifts of the Spirit | Part 3 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 61:39


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    How To Have Big Faith For Healings & Miracles | Gifts of the Spirit | Part 2 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 71:38


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    Addressing Skepticism Around the Gifts of the Spirit | Words of Wisdom & Knowledge | Part 1 | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 62:06


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    Living Hope | Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 63:51


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    Raising a Resilient Family of Faith with Rory Helart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 68:53


    In this podcast, we sit down with Rory Helart, youth pastor of Young Saints at Bethel Church, and discuss a variety of topics that include encountering God, repentance, raising resilient children, and leading a family well. * You can purchase Rory's book by clicking here *For more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here

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    The Caged Church or The Wild Ones | Rory Helart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 55:35


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    Calling & Assignment | God's Purpose Through You | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 56:03


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    Whose You Are Is Who You Are | Our Identity In Christ | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 50:05


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    The Prodigal Sons | Living in the Father's Joy | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 66:34


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    The Gifts of the Spirit | Lydia Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 42:33


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    The Fruit of the Spirit | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 60:12


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    You Are a Temple of the Holy Spirit | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 67:06


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    Merciful Restorative Justice | God's Desire For Mishpat | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 56:19


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    Jesus' New Command | David Pontzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 38:50


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    Christian Spiritual Warfare | Christ The Victor | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 64:01


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    Discomfort Is A Skill | Learning To Deny Yourself | Ethan Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 67:05


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    What Being Spiritually Hungry Really Means | Lydia Bricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 48:37


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