Podcasts about authentic christianity

What happens when a pastor discovers the Bible doesn't actually condemn homosexuality? For Romel Parks-Weekly, this theological revelation changed everything. After founding a traditional church in 2002 while deeply suppressing his own sexuality, Romel's decision to write a book on homosexuality led him down a path of biblical study he hadn't expected. This episode follows Romel's remarkable journey from a young boy who always knew he was different to a conflicted minister who married a woman despite knowing he was gay to the founder of The Sanctuary Church—a truly affirming space where all are welcome.  Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

Is your relationship with God limited to a church building? In this episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya gets refreshingly honest about finding God in the most unexpected places. From coffee shop revelations to middle-of-the-night conversations with God, discover how your faith journey doesn't need to fit inside traditional church walls to be authentic and powerful.Keenya shares personal stories of encountering God in surprising moments, the freedom that comes from breaking out of religious boxes, and how Jesus himself often ministered outside the temple. This episode will help you recognize sacred moments in your everyday chaos and release the guilt of not fitting the "perfect Christian" mold.In our "What Would Jesus Actually Do?" segment, we explore how Jesus might respond to someone who's been hurt by church and stopped attending—offering grace rather than judgment, focusing on the relationship rather than religious attendance.Whether you're a church regular looking for more, someone healing from religious hurt, or curious about faith beyond institutional walls, this conversation will inspire you to look for God in new places.If you felt empowered by this episode, take a screenshot for your stories and tag Keenya on Instagram @keenyakelly. I would be honored to hear your takeaways and re-post your share!Important Links from the show:Understanding your spiritual gifts is definitely one of the foundational things that every single Christian needs to know.If you'd like a quick and free spiritual quiz assessment to understand why and how God gifted you what you have in life click here https://keenyakelly.com/ministry/!Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@youmeandjesus Connect with Keenya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ Connect with Keenya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly Connect with Keenya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenyakelly For more information on courses and resources: https://keenyakelly.com/Are you building a business and you want to know what God is saying to you about your business?Looking for strategy on what to do next with your business or market your business in a way that's Christ focused?Click the following link to book a creative consulting session to get a strategy together for your business that is faith focused: https://keenyakelly.com/creativeconsulting/

Welcome to Hope Central Australia! We meet weekly at our Gawler, Elizabeth and Salisbury campuses and are grateful you could join remotely too. Join us for an incredible word from Pastor Joe. We encourage you to stay connected; get in touch or come along next week!   #hopefamily #hope #central #churchonline #healthy #beauty #church    Facebook:   / hopecentralaustralia   Instagram: @hopecentralaustralia YouTube:    / hopecentralaustralia     CCLI streaming Plus: 1369912

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Pastor Brian Howard April 6, 2025 1 John 5:13-21

Pastor Shawn Thornton March 30, 2025 1 John 5:1-12

True faith extends far beyond religious practices and traditions, focusing instead on a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. While many rely on religious labels, biblical knowledge, and rituals as proof of their faith, these external elements alone don't guarantee salvation. Authentic Christianity manifests through internal transformation, Spirit-led change, and seeking God's approval rather than human recognition. The key lies in moving beyond mere religious performance to experience genuine heart transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus.

True faith extends far beyond religious practices and traditions, focusing instead on a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. While many rely on religious labels, biblical knowledge, and rituals as proof of their faith, these external elements alone don't guarantee salvation. Authentic Christianity manifests through internal transformation, Spirit-led change, and seeking God's approval rather than human recognition. The key lies in moving beyond mere religious performance to experience genuine heart transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus.

Pastor Brian Howard March 24, 2025 1 John 4:13-21

Welcome to Hope Central Australia! We meet weekly at our Gawler, Elizabeth and Salisbury campuses and are happy you could join us remotely too. Join us for an incredible word from Pastor Joe. We encourage you to stay connected; get in touch or come along next week!   #hopefamily #hope #central #churchonline #healthy #beauty #church    Facebook:   / hopecentralaustralia   Instagram: @hopecentralaustralia YouTube:    / hopecentralaustralia     CCLI streaming Plus: 1369912

Pastor Brian Howard March 16, 2025 1 John 4:1-12

Have you ever been fully open and authentic with a group of Christians? We often shy away from anything that we think may make us look less than perfect, but why do we do this? In the sermon today, John discusses the end of Mark 12 where Jesus addresses the inauthentic actions of the religious leaders. 

Welcome to Hope Central Australia! We meet weekly at our Gawler, Elizabeth and Salisbury campuses and are stoked you could join remotely too. Join us for an incredible word from Pastor Kevin, we're running a new Alpha course at the Salisbury Campus and would love for you to meet us there. We encourage you to stay connected; get in touch or come along next week!   #hopefamily #hope #central #churchonline #healthy #beauty #church    Facebook:   / hopecentralaustralia   Instagram: @hopecentralaustralia YouTube:    / hopecentralaustralia     CCLI streaming Plus: 1369912

Pastor Shawn Thornton March 3, 2025 1 John 3:11-24

Pastor Michael Field February 23, 2025 1 John 2:28-3:10

In this podcast Wes Mann preached on Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18

Welcome to Hope Central Australia! We meet weekly at our Gawler, Elizabeth and Salisbury campuses and are happy you could join remotely too. Join us for an incredible word from Pastor Matt, we're starting a new Alpha course at Salisbury and would love for you to meet us there. We encourage you to stay connected; get in touch or come along next week!   #hopefamily #hope #central #churchonline #healthy #beauty #church    Facebook:   / hopecentralaustralia   Instagram: @hopecentralaustralia YouTube:    / hopecentralaustralia     CCLI streaming Plus: 1369912

Pastor Brian Howard February 16, 2025 1 John 2:18-27

Welcome to Hope Central Australia! We meet weekly at our Gawler, Elizabeth and Salisbury campuses and are stoked you could join remotely too. Join us for an incredible word from Pastor Joe, we're starting a new Alpha course at Salisbury Campus and would love for you to meet us there. We encourage you to stay connected; get in touch or come along next week!   #hopefamily #hope #central #churchonline #healthy #beauty #church    Facebook:   / hopecentralaustralia   Instagram: @hopecentralaustralia YouTube:    / hopecentralaustralia     CCLI streaming Plus: 1369912

Pastor Shawn Thornton February 9, 2025 1 John 2:15-17

Commencing the Spring 2025 semester in his Convocation address, Danny Akin speaks on the dangers of casual Christianity and draws on a wealth of faithful scholarship to encourage students to live out a bold and life-altering faith.

Pastor Brian Howard January 26, 2025 1 John 2:5-3:14

Authentic means something is genuine, real, and true to its origin. It can also mean something is true to one's own personality, spirit, or character.

This talk was part of the AM/PM Service series entitled Authentic Christianity. Text: Romans 7:14-25 Date: 26 January 2025 Speaker: Josh van der Kooij

This talk was the last in the AM/PM Service series entitled Authentic Christianity. Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Date: 26 January 2025 Speaker: Charles Roennfeldt

Sweat was pouring off Peter as he moved to protect Jesus. As Roman soldiers held the one who had been labeled a heretic, Peter drew a sword and cut off a soldier's ear. And he was stunned when Jesus told him to put the sword away. You see Jesus knew infinitely more than Peter, or anyone else. He knew the end from the beginning, and He knew He had an agenda to see through to the end, and Peter couldn't see that. And impulsively He moved to change the facts on the ground.And that's so typical of us as humans. The authentic Christian wants to do something to fix things or change the world. The theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote a whole book titled “How Should We Then Live” on the role of a Christian in the modern world. And there are arguments over whether America is still a Christian nation, or whether postmodernism has won the day.But what does the Bible say about being a witness in the world? Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Notice it doesn't say engage. We're in fact told not to become like the world in all its anti-God stuff. Yet we also know one of the last things Jesus said to His disciples before He ascended into heaven was that we should go into all the world and make disciples. The Apostle Paul made an interesting observation in 1 Corinthians 9. He said that he was free from conformity to the world—it had nothing he coveted—but that he chose to be a servant to all, so that his example might win some to Christ.In Hebrews 13, we're told to practice hospitality. And this echoes many Old Testament passages, too. The idea is a believer is to be an example of what life with God looks like in hopes it will draw unbelievers. And this must be done with sincerity though, especially in our jaded modern culture. First Corinthians 10 tells us whatever we do, do it for the glory of God alone.To sum up, the Bible tells us to absolutely live in this world and be appealing to people, but to do all this while holding onto our convictions. Balancing being a gospel witness, while also being seen as personable, is the approach for our modern world. Let's pray.Father God, you've given us direction for all that we do. Help us to continually have a burden for the lost and to always remember we're to be salt and light for a hurting world. It's in Jesus' name we pray, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Pastor Shawn Thornton January 19, 2025 1 John 1:5-2:2

This talk was part of the AM/PM Service series entitled Authentic Christianity. Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Date: 19 January 2025 Speaker: Shawn Tan

This talk was part of the AM/PM Service series entitled Authentic Christianity. Text: Mark 12:28-34 Date: 19 January 2025 Speaker: Craig Newill

Nobody wants to die of a disease they didn't know they had. When it comes to our salvation, Jesus doesn't want anyone unsure of their condition. Jesus will help us examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith.1) The nature of an authentic Christian2) The evidence of an authentic Christian3) The hope of an authentic ChristianText: Luke 6:43-49

Pastor Shawn Thornton January 5, 2025 1 John 1:1-4

Scriptures:Genesis 21:2-7Cindy Dunagan presents a case study of Sarah, and how her example of fearlessness can help us overcome. Cindy Dunagan is the author of Your Fresh Start, the host of the Nomads You And I podcast, and co-host of the live online program and podcast Older Women Likewise. She and her husband of 44 years live nomadically part-time in a van and have completed their quest to visit and encourage 100 conservative churches of Christ around the country in order to gather and share biblically sound, inspiring ideas for growing the kingdom of heaven. She shares those ideas on her blog at NomadsYouAndi.com and in her new book One Hundred Churches: A Three-Year Road Trip to Witness the Joy of Authentic Christianity — both books available through OneStone.com, truthbooks.com, bookstore.floridacollege.edu, and Amazon. Some of Cindy's talks are also viewable online at the 2023 Florida College lectures @ https://youtu.be/3DfHvux7GFA and the 2024 Atlanta Women's Weekend @  https://www.atlwomensweekend.com/speakers Thank you to Dr. Kenny Embry for permitting us to share this video that originally aired on his annual Balancing the Christian Life 2024 Conference series https://www.balancingthechristianlife.com/

Today Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar address the spiritual condition of people with no religious affiliation, often referred to as Nones. While many Nones engage in some form of spiritual practice, they often struggle with loneliness and a lack of community. They tend to avoid civic duties, like voting, and seek fulfillment outside traditional church settings. Historically, when Christianity becomes culturally popular, many false converts join churches, drawn by cultural trends rather than genuine faith. Today's churches face similar challenges, with the temptation and access to sin greater than ever, leading to a generation that is increasingly anti-Christian.The guys highlight the need for authenticity within the church. Many people are disenchanted with lifeless Christianity and seek real, meaningful conversations. There's a call for churches to present the gospel in its pure form, planting seeds and trusting God to work. Authenticity, rather than feel-good entertainment, is essential to reach those seeking transcendence in a materialistic world. The gospel, with its beauty and power, meets this deep craving.Many in this generation have never heard the gospel, reflecting a cultural shift toward self-centeredness and a lack of exposure to biblical truths. Apologetics has evolved, focusing less on evidence and more on the beauty and power of the Word of God. The Bible is the ultimate authority, addressing the human condition and guilt that other religions ignore. People often come to faith not through logic but through the beauty of the gospel story. As storytelling creatures, humans resonate deeply with the narrative of redemption.Ray emphasizes that people naturally love darkness over light, but the will to live and a sense of conscience can be stirred by sharing the law and gospel. Christians must persevere in evangelism, trusting God to work through their efforts. Even when faced with hostility, the response should be faith-filled persistence, meeting negativity with grace and truth. Evangelism requires stepping out in faith, focusing on God's sovereignty, and making much of His holiness.The simplicity of the gospel is powerful: Jesus, God the Son, humbled Himself to save humanity. When believers are faithful in sharing, people are often receptive, longing for truth. The call is to prioritize evangelism over personal comfort, trusting that God will move and stir hearts. Ultimately, reaching the lost is an urgent and beautiful task that requires faith, courage, and reliance on God.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Fortune cookies?    “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”  - John 13:35 (NKJV)  

Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Enjoys Authentic ChristianitySpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 3:1-11Overview: In this week's sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Philippians 3:1-11, showing how an advancing gospel community thrives through authentic Christianity. Drawing from Paul's personal testimony, Pastor Nate unpacks the joy of knowing Christ, the dangers of misplaced confidence, and the transforming power of the gospel. This message challenges believers to embrace the righteousness of Christ, discard distractions, and pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, experiencing both His resurrection power and the fellowship of His sufferings.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Send us a texthey homegirls! in this episode, i'm getting real about something i see a lot in our culture – how easy it is to use God as a way to elevate ourselves, rather than truly seeking Him for who He is. it's everywhere, and honestly, i get it.deep down, a lot of us crave recognition, approval, or success, and a lot of the time we bring these desires right into our faith to the point where it's not even about our faith.here's what i talk on:the ways christian culture can promote a surface-level, self-glorifying faith that misses the pointhow social media is accustoming us to blend worldly desires with our faith, sometimes more than we realiserealigning with God's purpose over our own, seeing worship and growth as ways to know Him deeply, not just ways to succeedthis episode is for anyone who may be treating faith like a self-glorifying booster rather than a humble refining experience with the Most High. i pray it helps you to take a step back, reassess, and grow closer to God's true purpose for you

Thanks for listening to this week's sermon. In this message we learn that when God's appointed leaders share God's word with integrity, people receive the Word as authoritative, people walk and live in a way worthy of God's call, and people experience suffering as God's other followers have. LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH 810 S. Evergreen Dr. Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-5270 www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.com Pastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHD Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Message by Pastor Stacey Shiflett Text: Acts 11:26 September 8, 2024 - 11AM

August 21, 2024 Dr. JOSEPH C. MORECRAFT III, pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church of Cumming, GA & author of the 8-volume commentary on the Westminster Larger Catechism titled, “Authentic Christianity”, who will address: “The ENGLISH REFORMATION of the 16th CENTURY: WHAT the AMERICAN CHURCH in the 21st CENTURY CAN LEARN FROM IT”   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Three verbs, which properly translated in their mood and tense in the Greek, shift our focus back on to Christ. They show us that what God is looking for is faith in Christ, not Jesus plus circumcision, or any other religious ceremony or rite. The simplicity of the gospel is that God wants us to take Him at His word and stay focused on Christ. VF-2284 Colossians 2:11-13 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2024 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

Authentic Christianity is not a matter of obeying the rules and trying to earn God's approval.  Once we trust in Christ, our sins are forgiven through the grace of God.  But what about God's law?  Does it still apply?  In this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro discusses the answer to this question and more.

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May 21, 2024 Dr. JOSEPH C. MORECRAFT III, Pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church of Cumming, GA & author of “Authentic Christianity”, the 8- volume commentary series on the Westminster Larger Catechism, who will address: “SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?”   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Neural implants, eyeglasses, heart transplants: what do these all have in common? Join Steph and guest Trevor Sutton as they discuss emerging advances in the world of biotechnology and what it has to do with our soteriology...our view of life, death, and salvation. Bio: Rev. Dr. A. Trevor Sutton is Senior Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan. Sutton has written several books, including Redeeming Technology (coauthored with Brian Smith, M.D.) and Authentic Christianity (coauthored with Gene Edward Veith Jr.). He teaches, writes, and speaks frequently about technology and the church in a digital age. Resources in this episode: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. We believe that God is the author and sustainer of all life. We also know it can be hard to speak about the intrinsic value of life, health and the family when it feels like the world is trying to drown us out. We're right here beside you. In this podcast of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Life, Health and Family Ministries, we're coming alongside one another as a community of Christ's redeemed people. Together we'll explore life, health and family issues in a way that honors our heavenly Father's value of human life, serves our neighbor, shares the faith and connects us to others who are doing the same. Join us, so that together we can be friends for life.

Join Pastor James Crawford as he delves into "Authentic Christianity" in his latest sermon from the After Easter series. Reflecting on his personal journey from being a poser in faith to transformative baptism, Pastor Crawford explores the restoration of Peter and the crucial role of obedience after redemption. Discover why prayer should be our first line of defense, not a last resort. Don't miss this powerful message on living a truly authentic Christian life.Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

April 30, 2024 Dr. JOSEPH C. MORECRAFT III, Pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church of Cumming, GA, & author of the 8-volume commentary on the Westminster Larger Catechism titled, “Authentic Christianity”, who will address: “A BIBLICAL RESPONSE to TERRORISM”   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

March 27, 2024 Dr. JOSEPH C. MORECRAFT III, Pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church of Cumming, GA. & author of the 8-volume commentary on the Westminster Larger Catechism titled, “Authentic Christianity”, who will address: “The MOST SIGNIFICANT REDEMPTIVE HISTORICAL EVENT BETWEEN CREATION & the CROSS of CHRIST & ITS RELEVANCE FOR TODAY”   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen: