Podcasts about biblical community

This week at New Hope we’re taking a break from E2E, as Pastor Mark preaches a stand alone message on Romans 9:19-24.

Exploring the conclusion of Daniel 12, Pastor Mark’s E2E Part 118b message highlights God’s sovereignty over the end times and offers believers lasting peace in His promise of eternal hope and salvation.

Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word Radio Teaching Broadcast, "The Poison of Isolation - Don't Starve Spiritually - the Power of Biblical Community."

What makes a church truly healthy? It is not the size of the building, the quality of the music, or the length of the program. According to Colossians 1:3-5, a thriving church is one where faith, love, and hope are visible to everyone who walks through the door. The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the Colossians with gratitude and prayer, motivated by a report from a man named Epaphras who had traveled over 100 miles to share what he had witnessed in that community of believers. What he described was a church where faith was demonstrated in action, love was genuine and noticeable, and hope in the promises of Jesus was contagious. In this message, we explore what each of these three marks looks like in real life. Faith is never invisible. Hebrews 11 shows us that faith always leads to action, whether it is Abel offering a sacrifice or Abraham stepping out without knowing where he was going. James 2:17 reminds us that faith without works is dead. Our faith shows up in how we speak, how we work, how we treat our families, and how we live every single day. Love is one of the most powerful tools the church has. Jesus said in John 13:35 that all people will know we are His disciples by the love we have for one another. This is not a program or a strategy. It is the natural result of the God of love taking up residence in our hearts. The New Testament is full of one another commands, and when a church lives them out, people notice. Hope is what sets the Christian life apart. The believers in Colossae were talking about what Jesus had promised, about eternal life, about His return, about the kingdom to come. That hope was not wishful thinking. It was grounded in the words of Jesus in John 14, the writings of Paul in Titus, and the vision of John in Revelation. And when the church is alive with that hope, it changes everything. Whether you are exploring what it means to be part of a healthy church, looking for encouragement in your faith, or wanting to grow in love and hope, this message from Colossians 1 offers a clear and practical picture of what the church is called to be.

Pastor Caleb Cole teaches from Ephesians 2 that following Jesus is bigger than an individual faith. This message challenges believers to pursue authentic community, fight for one another, value the interests of others, and protect the unity Jesus created through His blood. (00:00) - Introducing the Made for More Series (02:39) - Community Is Our Heart (04:32) - A Communal Gospel in Ephesians 2 (07:09) - Fight for a Communal Faith (08:21) - Moving Beyond Superficial Relationships (10:37) - Vulnerability, Confession, and Real Community (12:37) - Saved From Sin and Into a Community (14:39) - Fight for Others, Not With Others (17:22) - One in Christ Despite Our Differences (19:29) - For People but Against Sin (21:03) - Rescued and Placed Into a Family (23:03) - What It Means to Fight for Family (26:47) - Value the Interests of Others (30:26) - What Unifies Us Is Greater (33:21) - Invitation to Follow Jesus

Discover how the ancient prophecies of Daniel 12 offer practical hope and peace for our world today. Join Pastor Mark for Eternity to Eternity Part 118A, as he explores what it means to live wisely and anchor ourselves in the promise of God’s ultimate deliverance.

Pastor Mark explores the as yet unfulfilled prophecies of Daniel 11, and examines the identity and ultimate defeat of the Antichrist. Believers should have confidence in the absolute trustworthiness of Scripture as we see how God's sovereign plan ensures final victory for His people.

It's usually not theology. It's not the worship. It's offense they never dealt with.The book of Proverbs gives us three principles for community that actually lasts. Give instead of take. Build up instead of tear down. And never let sin against you produce sin in you.Your spiritual maturity isn't measured by what you know. It's measured by your ability to stay in relationship when it gets hard.

Daniel 11 demonstrates God’s sovereignty over history while calling believers to stand firm in their faith during dark times. Join us as Pastor Mark continues with Eternity to Eternity Part 117b.

We say we want community. But have we actually built our lives for it? Acts 2 describes Christians who weren't casually connected to a church. They were devoted—to Jesus, to His Word, and to one another. They shared meals, opened their homes, met needs, carried burdens, and built their lives around a spiritual family. Our culture has discipled us toward something very different: busyness, individualism, consumerism, and connection without presence. Biblical community isn't about finding people who meet all your needs. It's one of the places God forms you into the likeness of Jesus. So the question isn't simply, “Do you attend a church?” Are you committed to a people? And can they count on you?

God knows and is in control of ALL things! Which means He is never caught by surprise. If that's not true, humanity has a much larger problem than we understand. Join us for Eternity to Eternity Part 117a, as we dive into Daniel 11.

In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball dig into Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and the truth that two is better than one. From bearing burdens and confessing sin to using our spiritual gifts, they explore why God designed us for biblical community — not as an optional add-on to the Christian life, but as one of the ways we bear His image and find real strength for the journey.

Join us as Pastor Kyle wraps up his three-week series on spiritual gifts, teaching from 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:8a. This Sunday, he’ll walk through how God has established the church body and a necessary way to navigate the use of our spiritual gifts.

Brock Martin | August 9, 2026

Pastor Kyle is doing a short three-week series on using our spiritual gifts. In week two, he’ll walk through some of those spiritual gifts and the ways they’re made both connected and diverse through the Spirit, and why that’s such good news for the church body. To access the handout of Spiritual Gift descriptions, click […]

Pastor Kyle is doing a short series on spiritual gifts over the next three weeks. This Sunday, he’ll walk through what it means to be spiritual and what is a spiritual gift.

Don’t bury your gift. Yes, you have been given an invaluable gift. Join New Hope Church, as Blake Ashdown shows what it means to become a good and faithful servant by investing the gifts God has entrusted to us, living faithfully until Christ returns. You cannot control outcomes. You can only control the activities that […]

After reading Daniel 10, one may be tempted to ask, “Why does this matter to me?” Often, when reading Bible passages with complicated content, it can be easy to miss the relevance in our own, modern lives. However, as “spiritual warfare” is the focus of Daniel 10, our role in what the Bible presents as […]

You don't have to be alone to feel lonely. Many working Christian moms spend their days surrounded by coworkers, family, church members, and endless responsibilities—yet still carry a quiet ache of feeling unseen, disconnected, or unknown. Loneliness isn't always about having too few people around you. Sometimes it's revealing that something is keeping you from experiencing the kind of relationships God created you to have. In this episode, we're answering the question, "Why do I feel so lonely?" from a biblical counseling perspective. Together we'll explore how busyness, disappointment, fear, and self-protection can quietly isolate us, and what Scripture teaches about finding meaningful, Christ-centered community. If you've been longing for deeper friendships, wondering why you still feel lonely despite a full life, or struggling to find your place in the church, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface and encourage you toward one faithful next step. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ Why loneliness isn't always caused by being alone ✔ How busyness can quietly isolate us ✔ Why disappointment and fear often keep us from being fully known ✔ What the Bible says about biblical community ✔ Practical ways to begin pursuing meaningful Christian friendships ✔ Why Jesus understands loneliness—and how He meets us in it Scripture Mentioned Genesis 2:18 Hebrews 10:24–25 Galatians 6:2 Romans 12:9–18 John 13:34–35 Mentioned in This Episode If you're tired of living overwhelmed and want practical, biblical guidance for creating healthier rhythms at home, work, and in your faith, my Faithfully Balanced course was created specifically for Christian working moms who want to live faithfully instead of frantically. If you're looking for more personalized support, I also offer biblical counseling and Christian life coaching to help you apply God's Word to the challenges you're facing. Learn more at: www.faithledministries.com Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles.   Connect with Faith Led Ministries

Daniel 10 opens up a door to the realm of the unseen. Comprised of insights into the work of Holy Angels and demonic activity, it reveals in great detail the truth that some of the struggles we face on planet Earth are rooted in forces beyond our control. Join us as we explore these elements, […]

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Chapter 9 of Daniel reminds us that our God is “awesome!” And, with the same “awesomeness” of His character, He both judges and saves. Since He is perfectly righteous, He must judge those in rebellion against Him, while, at the same time, bring salvation to those who repent, believe and accept His offer of forgiveness […]

Eugene and Austin are joined this week by one of our staff members, Megan Hill, to discuss what Gospel-Centered Biblical Community looks like for those who follow Jesus at City Church.

Join New Hope, as Youth Pastor Kyle Denny walks through a passage in 1 John 1. In honor of Father’s Day, we’re going to look at what it means for us to have fellowship with our spiritual Father.

Church growth is a gift, but it comes with real challenges. In Acts 6, the early church faced a crisis when rapid growth caused some of its most vulnerable members to be overlooked. Rather than slowing down or shutting the doors, the apostles restructured, delegated responsibility, and built a team capable of caring for everyone. The result was not less growth but more. A healthy church grows relationally, not just numerically, and every believer plays a role in making sure no one slips through the cracks. That means connecting with people you do not know yet, interceding for one another, inviting people into your everyday life, and serving where there is a need. Rest is also part of the equation, because sustainable faithfulness matters more than burning out. The mission has not changed: making disciples who carry the presence of Jesus into every area of life.Support the show

Join us this week, as Pastor Mark Kring continues through the Eternity to Eternity series, picking back up in Daniel 9:20-27.

This week, Pastor Tony Herring talks about maintaining a Biblical community through balance using 1 Corinthians 12, Exodus 18, and bicycles.

Join New Hope Church as Senior Pastor Mark Kring continues the Eternity to Eternity series with Part 114A, teaching through Daniel 9, which reminds us that compassion and forgiveness belong to God.

When is the last time you found yourself filled with a sense of wonder & awe? Daniel Ch 8 in our E2E series certainly fits the description of passage that leaves you with a feeling of intrigue and marvel at the intentional actions of God. Join us in this fascinating passage.

If at times you find yourself wondering why it always seems like darkness is winning, be sure to join us in our study of Daniel 8 as we explore the big picture of how God is in the midst of executing His eternal plan to accomplish His purposes.

Friend, I want to talk to you about something that has carried me through the hardest year of my life — something that didn't exist three years ago, and something I almost didn't start because I was scared, tired, and a little bit hurt. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story of how this podcast came to be — including the season I lost my voice trying to be strategic, the prompt from the Lord to come back to my roots, and the prayer call I didn't want to start that has now been carrying me for two and a half years. This is the lesson midlife has taught me, and the one I want to leave you with: you don't find your community. You create it. In this episode, I share: The behind-the-scenes story of my podcast — from Educated, Empowered, Inspired to Marketing Tips for Small Businesses to where we are today as Midlife Made Simple The moment I realized I had lost my voice trying to be "strategic" The fall morning the Lord nudged me to start a prayer call (and why I really, really didn't want to) What two and a half years of weekly prayer has actually looked like — and what we've prayed each other through Why God removes people from your life as preparation, not punishment The one question to ask yourself this week to start building your own community Why going first — and not waiting for reciprocation — is the move The most quoted line from this episode: "You don't find community. You create it." One question to sit with this week: What do I crave? A prayer group? A walking buddy? A monthly dinner with friends? A book club that actually talks about the book? Name it — and then take one small step this week to start building it. Mentioned in this episode:

Marks of Biblical Community, part 2God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church1 Timothy 5:1-16Dr. Ken MitchellWestside Chapel | May 17, 2026

Drawing from the anchor verse, James 4:14, guest speaker Ric Bruce challenges the “illusion of control” we feel when managing our hectic calendars. He reminds us that, because our lives are a “mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes,” we must replace presumptuous planning with a humble surrender to God’s sovereignty and […]

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit What was Jesus' vision for His church and why does biblical community matter so much? In this powerful message from Ephesians 4, we continue the Why Church series by exploring one of the most important and challenging callings for followers of Jesus. Unity in the body of Christ. In a world shaped by division, isolation, and individualism, this sermon reminds us that Jesus did not design His people to follow Him alone. He calls us into deep spiritual community centered on Him. This teaching begins with a profound question. Is the version of Christianity we are living closer to Jesus' vision for His church or closer to a private and isolated faith shaped by culture? Drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 17 and Paul's words in Ephesians 4, this sermon reveals that God's desire is not simply individual spirituality but a people united together in Christ. Throughout this message, we see that unity is not something we create through personality, preferences, or agreement on every issue. True biblical unity is rooted in Jesus Himself. There is one body, one Spirit, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father over all. This changes how we see one another and how we live together as the church. This sermon also addresses the tension many believers feel when they hear about unity. It can seem impossible. People are different. Relationships are difficult. Pride, fear, selfishness, and hurt often stand in the way. Yet Paul reminds us that the Christian life is impossible apart from the power of God. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is at work in His people, making possible what feels impossible to us. As the message unfolds, we are challenged to examine our posture toward others. Are we living with humility, gentleness, patience, and love? Are we eager to maintain unity or are we allowing culture to shape the way we relate to people? This teaching honestly confronts the reality that many Christians have unknowingly embraced an individualistic faith that stands in contrast to the vision Jesus prayed for. One of the central themes of this sermon is that the church is not meant to be a performance or a weekly event. It is a people being formed together into the likeness of Christ. God uses community, prayer, worship, communion, Scripture, and shared burdens to shape His people. Spiritual growth was never intended to happen in isolation. This message also provides practical encouragement for how believers can move toward deeper community. Read Scripture together. Pray with others. Invite people into your life. Move toward relationships instead of withdrawing from them. As believers gather together around Jesus, the church becomes a powerful witness to the world of God's love, grace, and reconciliation. You will also hear powerful reminders about identity in Christ. Followers of Jesus are chosen, redeemed, forgiven, adopted, and filled with grace. Before any role, career, title, or achievement, believers are sons and daughters of the Most High God. This truth reshapes how we live, work, love, and serve. If you have ever felt disconnected, isolated, frustrated with church, or unsure of where you belong, this sermon will encourage you to rediscover God's design for His people. Jesus is not building isolated individuals. He is building a united family that reflects His love to the world. Join us as we continue the Why Church series and discover the beauty, challenge, and hope of unity in the body of Christ.

Heaven. Everyone wants to ultimately go there, but what does it really look like and who actually gets in? The Bible is very clear on both of those issues. Join us as we look at what God's Word has to say on the issue.

Marks of Biblical CommunityGod's Blueprint for a Healthy Church1 Timothy 5:1-16Dr. Ken MitchellWestside Chapel | May 3, 2026

Join us as Pastor Mark continues our Eternity to Eternity (E2E) series, where we'll conclude our study of Daniel 7.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus asked us to be baptized? Join us this week for a fresh insight into the importance of being obedient to this basic command.

FOLLOW: Walking the Narrow Way is a spiritual formation journey designed to move Liberty Church from believers to disciplesFrom spectators to participators, from saved to surrendered, from interested to invested. This series calls our church to return to the original invitation of Jesus: “Come, follow Me” (Matthew 4:19) Following Jesus is not a moment, it's a lifestyle. It's not casual, it's costly. It's not cultural…it's countercultural. Jesus described it as the narrow way, a path few choose but all are invited to walk.This series will challenge, stretch, and grow our church. It will confront casual Christianity, deepen spiritual hunger, and raise the standard of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a culture of convenience.But more than challenge, it will inspire hope.Because the narrow way is not walked alone—it is walked with Jesus.And where He leads, He transforms.FOLLOW: Walking the Narrow Way is more than a sermon series.It's an invitation.It's a calling.It's a formation path.It's a turning point for Liberty Church.#discipleship #churchonline #follow #walkingthenarroway #sundaysermon Subscribe to receive our latest messages: • Latest Sermons To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.lccleveland.com/giveIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://share.fluro.io/form/623355a72...Liberty Church is located in Cleveland, TX, and is led by Pastors Preston and Paige Bostwick.Stay ConnectedWebsite:https://www.lccleveland.com/Liberty Church Facebook: https:// / lcclevelandtx Liberty Church Instagram: https:// / libertychurchctx Click here for our latest sermons: / libertychurchcleveland CCLI License: 22259469Used with permission under CCLI License.

Daniel 7 reveals the Kingdom of all kingdoms, ruled by the King of all kings, will ultimately overthrow and utterly destroy all preceding evil world empires, and the leader – the anti-Christ.

Living Consecrated To God Means Living Committed To The People Of God

In Daniel 6, we see the forces of darkness working to obliterate all trace of the kingdom of God in government by taking out Daniel. It's a strong reminder that the battle we engage in is not against flesh and blood, but against a kingdom of darkness. Join us for Eternity to Eternity Part 111 to […]

More than 2,000 years ago, God deliberately wore the wrappings of death as He is laid in a tomb, so that I can one day be clothed in Grace!

How do we, as Christians, live to the fullness of what God has in regards to Christian community?Hey everyone!We asked you to submit your questions about fellowship, community, and friendship over on Instagram, and in this episode, we'll share our experiences in answering 9 of the most common questions we received.If you're looking to make friends as a mom...If you want to know how to balance time spent in deep fellowship vs. time spent proclaiming the Gospel to non-believers...If you want to know what to do if you're introverted...This episode has it all!We hope this encourages you and helps you to finally step into the amazing blessing of godly community.In This Episode:0:00 Intro0:50 Biblical Community5:31 Q1: How to use discernment when making godly friends13:47 Q2: How to make friends as an adult while being a busy mom and wife21:27 Q3: Standards for people you will and will not hang out with22:59 Q4: Balancing spreading the gospel and building godly community with believers23:26 Q5: Where to start24:17 Q6: If your husband doesn't see it as a priority25:07 Fellowship realities as a mom36:15 Q7: Would you be friends with a non-Christian?37:00 Q8: How to confront sin in a sister43:06 Q9: How to have community when you're introverted51:43 PrayerResources:AFM+MH on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/Milena on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast/