Podcasts about acts29

Icon Church Elder, Ben Wishall, preaches on Isaiah 6:1-7 which is centered around God's unimaginable holiness and helps us to rightly respond as believers in Christ. 

Are you believing all the lies, or are you believing in the truth? In the Bible the Truth isn’t a WHAT…the Truth is a WHO. Jesus IS the Truth, not facts about him, but HIM. Let’s learn to say “NO MORE!” to the lies that we are told daily and believe in the Truth of […]

We come to the end of this story, sermon #50 from the book of Acts. It ends with a rather frustrating cliff hanger. Paul has reached Rome, and the Gospel has spread all over the Empire. But he is still awaiting a trial when the book abruptly ends. We have no idea what happened to Peter and the other 12. And the story ends with Paul awaiting his trial before Nero where he could die or go free—which happened? If we read this story as primarily a narrative about early Christian leaders, the story ends without a resolution. But if we understand Acts as the story of God and the beginning of the mission of God, we realize the book of Acts is just the beginning. As Scripture, Acts ends. But the story goes on, and we get to be a part of it. For God’s glory we are still telling the story. We are Acts 29. This sermon will be a primer on church history and the advance of the Gospel to the ends of the earth, and a reminder that the story is not done. Therefore, we are still called to this big plan and have our moment to join the story.

In our most DESPERATE times we can still see God’s Provision, we are sustained by his Providence, and we are guided by Prophecy in his Word, to help us remember that he is never far away from us! And in those times, like David, we must continue to Praise His name! Check out more […]

Pastor Ravon Johnson teaches from Deuteronomy 31:6,8 and 2 Corinthians 5:17-20. He teaches how these passages show that every believer in Christ is meant to fulfill the work of God's kingdom here on earth. Despite demonic powers and our own sin that can war against God's kingdom, we have been given courageous faith to advance His kingdom and live holy in an unrighteous world. 

In this section of 1 Samuel we see Jonathan surrendering his ALL to David and saying “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Have you surrendered your ALL to Jesus? Saying, “Jesus, I surrender everything to you. It’s ALL or Nothing. Whatever you say, I will do for you.” And, are you continuing to […]

Guest pastor Luke Davis teaches from Psalm 62:5-8, which reminds us of the truth that God is our one true refuge and how we can and should run to Him.  

Guest speaker Jeff Vanderstelt teaches from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 on how the path to strength and wholeness actually comes through surrendering to our weakness before God.

In this world we will have Triumphs, much like David had. But, we are also promised to have Troubles. If we only see the Bible for the good, nice, easy parts, we are missing the entire story, because there are Hard Parts to the Christian life as well. But, take heart, Jesus has overcome the […]

Jesus LOVES seeing people get what they don’t deserve! As David becomes more popular with the people and God continues to bless him, Saul’s envy begins to breed a lot more sin in his life! Does the sin in your life have a root of envy? Understanding GRACE is how we uproot ENVY. Check […]

Being in community with people is one of the strongest desires we feel as humans. As adults, finding that community can be a challenge, but the church can be a great place to look. A new book by Barnabas Piper, "Belong," seeks to equip churches and churchgoers about how to best cultivate a sense of belonging within the context of a church family. Barnabas joins me this week to talk about his new book and the ideas inside of it. This is one of the first books in the new Love Your Church series, which is being written by a collection of Bible teachers from Acts29, a church planting network. “We are looking for something personal, something deeply meaningful, something with which we can identify," Barnabas writes in the first chapter of the book. "And this book is an invitation to find that in the church, because God wants us to …Part of God's perfect strategy is offering hurting, tired, worn out, needy sinners like you and me a place to belong in … A place in which to encounter the profound, transformative, healing, restoring grace of Jesus Christ.” This is the third time Barnabas has been a guest on the show, and I always appreciate his perspective on a number of topics. If you're interested in hearing more, you can check out The Happy Rant Podcast, where Barnabas is a co-host, as well as the Happy Rant Podcast book, which he and his co-hosts wrote. In both the podcast and the book, Piper and the others touch on a wide variety of topics that fall under the purview of Christian and church culture, and they bring a good mixture of wit and humor to the table. Barnabas and I talk about that book as well and the heart behind it. You can connect with Barnabas and learn more about his other books at barnabaspiper.com. Thanks for listening! I'd love for you to connect with me by signing up for my newsletter: coledouglasclaybourn.substack.com. You can also find more of my articles and content at coleclaybourn.com and on social media: Instagram: @coleclaybourn Twitter: @ColeClaybourn Also find me on Facebook at facebook.com/ColeDouglasClaybourn You can check out my previous conversations with Barnabas below: Episode 48: So You Want to Write a Book? Episode 18: Doubt & Unbelief with Author Barnabas Piper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-no-hurry/message

What does Biblical Friendship look like? The relationship we see between David and Jonathan is one of true connection, commitment, and it’s sacrificial and ends up being costly. Do you have a Jonathan in your life? Or, are you a Jonathan to a David? Check out more from Fathom Church here.

What’s stopping you from relinquishing control and letting God use you today? David had his inadequacies when going up against the giant Goliath, but he let God use him any way he needed. And look what happened! David brought honor and glory to God’s name. Are you up for that? Check out more from […]

God doesn’t leave things up to chance or coincidence. God’s Providence can be found in our tragedies, in his strategy for our lives, and through our ministry that he has planned for us. Follow along with us as we continue in our 1 Samuel series! Check out more from Fathom Church here.

We are picking back up where we left off last Spring in our 1 Samuel sermon series! Here we see God calling Samuel to anoint a young shepherd boy as the next King of Israel. God makes sure to remind us, and Samuel, that it’s not what’s on the outside that counts, it’s what’s in […]

In this month's episode, we welcome a wildly entertaining guest - Doug Logan. Doug is the president of Grimké Seminary and a vice president for the Acts29 church planting network, with an expertise in urban ministry. He's also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. If you have a heart for urban cities and want to see the gospel proclaimed, please share this episode!

In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, we welcome a wildly entertaining guest - Doug Logan. Doug is the president of Grimké Seminary and a vice president for the Acts29 church planting network, with an expertise in urban ministry. He's also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. If you have a heart for urban cities and want to see the gospel proclaimed, please share this episode!

Jeff Medders, Acts 29's Director for Assessment and the host of the Acts 29 podcast, is interviewed by Christy Britton (Acts 29's Director for Content) in this episode. Jeff sheds some light on Acts 29's robust assessment process and gives insight into the culture of Acts 29 for anyone exploring the call of church planting.

We are continuously working on ourselves to try and better ourselves. But many times, we fail. The good news is the God of the Universe is working on each of us to sanctify us completely! We are a work in progress and he WILL finish us to completion someday soon! Check out more from […]

The "Love Your Church" book series - BUY NOW!Bio - Barnabas Piper 

Sermon Text: Genesis 17:15-21

Immanuel. God With Us! Christ’s Incarnation. Where Christ’s Divinity and Christ’s Humanity collide. When God the Son put on flesh and became human to be WITH us! Check out more from Fathom Church here.

Happy New Year Fathom Church! Life is short. God’s ways are given. God’s Will is better. Seek God’s Will for you today. Now worrying about what is next, but focusing on what is now! Check out more from Fathom Church here.

Immanuel. God With Us! One of the most scandalous doctrines, we want to continue to rightly think about God so we can rightly follow God. So this week we dove headfirst into Christ’s Humanity. Check out more from Fathom Church here.

Sermon Scripture: John 1:1-3

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul's legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God's will. Today's readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Immanuel. God With Us! Some of us need to grow in our submission to Christ’s divinity, while others need to grow in our love for a divine savior! Check out more from Fathom Church here.

This week Pastor Josh continues our Advent Lessons series by exploring the human nature of Jesus. We see why it's critical that Jesus is fully human, and how he teaches us to be human. Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52

As Paul wraps up his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, he reminds us that we are in a fight, each and every day! That the devil is real and that he is seeking Christians to devour. BUT, we have tools given to us by God in which we can be ARMORED to engage in […]

Nate Dunkin, Icon Community Group Leader and Partner, continues our Advent series entitled Advent Lessons. He preached from Luke 1-2 and walked us through the fulfillment of the Old Testament that Jesus brings. Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Pastor Josh kicks off our Advent series entitled Advent Lessons. In this series, we will explore four key aspects of how Jesus came into the world, and why they are critical to our faith. This week starts off by exploring the virgin birth of Christ. Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

As Paul reminds us that in order to be filled by the Spirit we are to be mutually SUBMITTED to one another. He goes on to give examples of what that looks like as husbands and wives, as parents and children, and as employers and employees. Let us strive to be mutually submitted to one […]

To finish up our I Lift My Eyes series, Pastor Josh looks at the topic of suffering. Specifically, he explores what's necessary in order to make it through suffering with hope and faith. Sermon Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Should Christians drink alcohol or not? Paul addresses drunkenness in this passage, but he goes much deeper than that! If you are in Christ you have been filled by the Holy Spirit, but there are still fillings available to you. YOU ARE FILLED & YOU CAN BE FILLED! Check out more from Fathom Church here.

Part 16 on a series on the book of Acts.

Paul continues teaching the church in Ephesus, and us today, that if you consider yourself a Christian, your behaviors much match your beliefs! And all of those behaviors should make us IMITATE God in how we walk in love and love others. What does that even look like? Check out more from Fathom Church here.

This week Pastor Josh looks at what doubt is and how it affects our relationship with God. We see how doubt is connected to pain, how it can create darkness, and what real faith actually looks like.

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Sermon Scripture: Psalm 38

As the Apostle Paul continues in Ephesians talking about how as followers of Jesus Christ our belief needs to precede our behavior, he goes on to remind us all of our old self, our dead self, and how we do not have to do the things we used to do anymore! That is not the […]

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This week Pastor Josh finishes our Contested Marriage series by looking at the contest between love and indifference. We see what love really is and how to fight back against indifference. Sermon Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:5-7