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Merry Christmas!In this heartfelt Christmas Eve service message, Pastor Karl explores the profound truth that Christmas is far more than a baby in a manger—it's the culmination of God's everlasting love story that began in the Garden of Eden.Drawing parallels between Eden and Bethlehem, Pastor Karl unpacks how God's love has always been revealed through three key ways: proximity (drawing near to walk with us), provision (supplying what we cannot provide for ourselves, including forgiveness and eternal life), and parameters (loving boundaries for our protection and flourishing).Yet humanity's response—from Adam and Eve to today—has often been to doubt God's goodness, reject His nearness, and step outside His guardrails. Even so, God's relentless love pursues us, covers our shame, and satisfies His justice through the promised Seed: Jesus Christ, whose virgin birth and sacrificial death crush the enemy's power.Pastor Karl challenges us: Many love the warm vibe of Christmas but avoid its weighty claims. True celebration means embracing God's love fully—belonging to His family, becoming like Christ, giving our lives in response, and going on mission to share His love.This message invites everyone to respond to God's pursuit, whether by placing faith in Jesus for the first time or recommitting to live in joyful obedience within His loving parameters.Join us as Pastor Karl and his son Caleb dive deeper into these truths in a special family message. Come experience the depth of God's love that didn't begin in Bethlehem—but was gloriously fulfilled there.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Christmas Eve 2025 by St. John's Church Podcast

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our 13th message entitled "Fight for the Faith". YOUVERSION Event: http://bible.com/events/49539207 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

There is this enthrall and intrigue in our culture with royalty. Show after show, movie after movie is made to satisfy our fascination with kings.There is a longing in the human heart for a king.We search high and low to crown some one or some thing king over our life but the problem is that often we pick the wrong one.Only Jesus, will be a true King that will satisfy every desire of your heart and lead you into life everlasting in this life and the next. 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king.And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.8 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel”(which means, God with us). GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Central to the Christmas Story is the arrival of the Munus Triplex, a theological term referring to Jesus's three roles: The Prophet who reveals, The Priest who reconciles, King who reigns. Having this view of Jesus changes everything for how we see the Christmas Story.In this sermon, Pastor Joe Baker unpacks the compassion, love, shepherd Heard of our Holy Priest forever -- Jesus. Not only is Jesus our great high priest who is able to care for our hearts in a way only He can, he calls us to be His priests here on Earth to usher in His Kingdom and dominion. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our 12th message entitled "Walk In Truth, Love The Church". Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

Nick and Lindsey sat down with CEO of Mission Lexington, Amy Reeves, to talk about how this year's Miracle Offering will be used to serve our neighbors in the coming year. 

Matt and Dave discuss Sunday's sermon.

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our 11th message entitled "Truth & Love". YOUVERSION Event: http://bible.com/events/49532987 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

This year at Advent, we're looking at the arrival of what the theologians call the munis triplex -- the long awaited, highly anticipated, eagerly longed for prophet, priest and King.In this season. I want for you to see that Jesus, the prophet, priest, and king, makes the whole of scripture and life clear. He is what you've been waiting for and didn't even know you're waiting for. Core to discipleship to Jesus is to begin to see Him not just as 6 pound, nine ounce baby Jesus in the manger. But for you to see him as the Prophet who reveals, the priest who reconciles, and the king who reigns. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

"What Child Is This?;" Isaiah 7:13-14, 9:6-7, Luke 1:26-37

[This episode originally aired on Mental Health and Mission of the Church Podcast w/ Chip Judd.  You can subscribe to his YouTube Channel here, where you will find a video version of this conversation]Hey, Seacoast.You're about to meet Lauren, the woman whose decision changed my life forever.After 8 years of battling lung disease, I was running out of breath—literally. I was nearing the end of what my body could handle. Then came the call: “We have a match.”.”Those lungs belonged to PJ, Lauren's husband.He had died by suicide. And in the middle of her heartbreak, Lauren made an unthinkably selfless choice to give others life through her husband's passing.In this conversation, Lauren and I sit down to talk about what came next: how you rebuild after loss, how faith holds when everything falls apart, and what it really means to find hope in the darkest places.It's raw. It's redemptive. And it's real. If you've ever faced grief, struggled with mental health, or wondered where God is in the middle of tragedy, you'll likely connect deeply to this one.  -- Pastor Chip JuddWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

In Week 13 of our Everyday Mission series, we explore how God often calls us into moments that stretch our faith further than is comfortable. Acts 9:1–31 shows us a powerful picture of what it looks like to trust God beyond our limits — both in Saul's dramatic transformation and in Ananias' willingness to obey even when the path seemed risky. This episode invites you to consider where God may be asking you to step out, depend on Him, and participate in His mission in ways you never imagined.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

"Every Thing Give Thanks" 1 Thessalonians 5:14-24

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our tenth message entitled "We Know". YOUVERSION Event: http://bible.com/events/49528966 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

Matt and Dave discuss Sunday's sermon.Here is the link referenced by Matt:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-kingdom-comes-not-through-maneuvers-but-by-repentance/

We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Advent 2025-“Trust Me” Snow Day Message by St. John's Church Podcast

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our ninth message entitled "Love Is The Key"     YOUVERSION Event: http://bible.com/events/49525611 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our eighth message entitled "No Fear In Love". Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

Young people are not just the Church of tomorrow, they are the Church of Today.In today's message, Pastor Joey McLaughlin preaches about the importance of the "now generation" -- how young people are not just the next generation of Church leaders and disciples, but now. Jesus used 11 young men to flip the world upside down, scripture after scripture tell of young people who were available and said yes and changed the world. If we are going to be a people that radically runs after the great commission, then we must equip this generation and the next to pursue the fulfillment of discipleship here and now. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

"The Joy of the Lord, Part 12: Revelation;" Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5: 12-17, Revelation 19:11-16, 21:1-8, 22:11-13

Rev. William Robinson, morning speaker; "Just Like A Child;" Matthew 18:1-3

Our church is the kind of community whose aim is to see it in Atlanta as it is in Heaven.So what does that mean? How? How are we going to get heaven here and now?Ipon a thorough examination of the scriptures, that ideology does not seem to be the main message of Jesus. It does not seem to be the vision of the Bible.More than Jesus wants to get us to heaven He wants to get heaven into us.God wants to re-colonize Earth. He wants to reclaim Earth, redeem Earth, renew Earth, restore Earth with the kingdom of Heaven. What Jesus talked about most, what he talked about more than anything else, more than he talked about salvation, He talked about this thing called the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God.We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Rev. Dr. Hoyt Cooper, morning speaker; "What's The Hold Up?;" Matthew 4:18-22

Wondering what All Saints Day has to do with nerds, geeks, and gamers? In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, we talk Apocalypse Hotel, Witch Watch, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, our Pixel Pilgrimage through Keeper, and the “saints” of games & anime that shaped our faith and fandoms.We're a Christian gaming / nerd ministry podcast for people who love video games, anime, books, and Jesus—and don't want to explore faith alone.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogRead Cozy Tea Pastor's blog on All Saints Day: https://open.substack.com/pub/cozyteapastor/p/remembering-the-games-that-changed?r=1wb4re&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Watch/Play/Read14:10 - October Club Debrief33:15 - Ad: Pixel Pilgrimage36:15 - Apocalypse Hotel Nerdy Sermon Discussion47:45 - All Saint's Day for Nerds1:06:00 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy' or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven't felt welcomed by the church before.#AllSaintsDay #ChristianGamers #CheckpointChurch #NerdPastorNate

 "The Joy of the Lord, Part 11: A New Life;" Acts 7:54-8:4, 9:17-22

For most people in Christian circles, "discipleship" becomes a junk drawer word that is used to describe almost anything that happens in the Christian life, or going deeper in Christian education, or just doing life together.So what really is discipleship? What does it mean to be a disciple, who makes disciples?"What I want to show you today that will hopefully blow up all of your modern, conventional understandings of discipleship and put discipleship right back where Jesus put it -- which is in the hands of everyday people."Pastor Joey McLaughlin[17] From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[18] While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. [19] And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] Immediately they left their nets and followed him. [21] And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. [22] Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:17–22 (ESV)The Great Commission[16] Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. [17] And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16–20 (ESV)We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

In this message, Jared Reed challenges us to move beyond safe, predictable prayers and step into bold, confident communication with God. Prayer isn't about sounding spiritual — it's about trusting Him deeply. Learn how to pray with faith, honesty, and bold expectation, knowing that God always hears and answers according to His wisdom.Podcast Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: Struggling to pray with confidence01:56 – Prayer is dependence, not performance02:55 – Dangerous prayer: “Make me bold, God”03:00 – Luke 11: “Lord, teach us to pray”04:30 – Prayer is accessible to everyone (Hebrews 4:16)07:00 – When prayer feels unanswered09:42 – God's wisdom is higher (Isaiah 55:8–9)12:29 – Frustration vs. silence in prayer14:29 – Pray with bold expectation16:45 – Story: Praying for Braden's salvation19:01 – God hears every prayer20:46 – Challenge: Grow in prayer boldness21:10 – Closing prayerScripture References:Luke 11:1 – “Lord, teach us to pray.”Hebrews 4:16 – “Approach God's throne with confidence.”Ephesians 1:4 – “Chosen to be holy and blameless in His sight.”Isaiah 55:8–9 – “My thoughts are not your thoughts…”

Description: Life is spinning faster and faster and yet God calls us to "Be still and know" that He is God. He is calling us to intentionally pause and pursue Him. Join the whole gang as we talk about it and hopefully help you establish the rhythm of slowing down!

God dwells with his people. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Are gamers really getting older—and why does mobile win by a mile? We break down the ESA's 2025 “Power of Play,” then spotlight our favorite Steam Next Fest demos—plus how play feeds community and faith.In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, Nerd Pastor Nate, Lizzie, and Wizen dig into the ESA's 2025 Global Power of Play findings (age, gender, why we play), talk Xbox accessibility wins, and share our Steam Next Fest standouts (including a Paper-Mario-style gem and one surprisingly soulful skate RPG). We also ask our weekly question: How did you Checkpoint this week? Tell us below—your story might show up in the next episode.Chapters below. Games/series mentioned: Overwatch 2, Pokémon Legends: ZA, Deep Space Nine, To Be Hero X, Wind Breaker, House Mother Normal, This Here Flesh, Star Sand Island, Escape from Ever After, Skate Story.About Checkpoint ChurchWe help nerds, geeks, and gamers feel seen, connected, and spiritually supported. Whether you believe in God or not, you matter here.Indie GoGo Campaign:    • God Loves Nerds. Help Us Prove It. | Indie...  Join our Discord:   / discord  Support Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Watching/Playing/Reading19:05 - Power of Play Report43:15 - CheckBox Ad44:26 - Next Fest Recap54:07 - Demo Game Memories1:00:32 - How did you Checkpoint this week?1:04:31 - Anti-Book Study AdCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy' or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven't felt welcomed by the church before.

First Lady Cynthia Cain, morning speaker; "Walk On Water," Matthew 14: 22-33

Send us a textSome stories don't fade; they get reclaimed. We sit down with Earl and Angie for a deeply honest journey through trauma, addiction, and the kind of recovery that stands up in the real world—courtrooms, crowded rooms, and late-night panic alike. Their message is simple and strong: addiction is an outward symptom of an inward wound, and freedom begins when you stop reacting, start responding, and let a real community walk with you.Angie shares how meth offered a counterfeit peace that silenced the noise of unspoken abuse—until a faith-based recovery program, therapy, and character work gave her a new voice and a sealed record. Earl opens up about coping with pain through alcohol and the moment he traded performance for peace. Together, they teach practical tools you can use today: breathing and grounding for anxiety, identifying triggers, replacing reaction with response, and changing the language you use about your life. We also explore why the opposite of addiction is community, why vulnerability beats isolation, and how boundaries can love people better than enabling ever could.For church leaders and volunteers, we get specific about what real help looks like: ask better questions, stock Narcan, set clear boundaries, create safe spaces, and build referral pathways to programs, housing, and jobs. For anyone in the fight, you'll hear a repeatable plan: ID your triggers, choose your response, change your environment, and keep showing up. We also talk legacy—how reclamation means recovering what past generations missed and passing on peace, not chaos, to the people coming after us.If you found value in this conversation, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Your next brave step could be the one that changes everything.Connect with Reclamation Ministryhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091631232043Support the show

This is our weekly show where we answer questions sent in to us through our website http://www.keithfoskey.com and we interact with folks through our live comments. Come join the fun!Questions and Timestamps: 1. Finding a Godly Wife as an Introverted Reformed Baptist 19:002. Eschatology and the Tone of Debate 27:403. Understanding Deuteronomy 22 and Sexual Ethics 41:064. Launching a Church Podcast 47:505. Christian Music and Compromise 52:106. Fasting and Its Role for Christians Today 58:187. Did Jesus Know the Day or Hour After His Ascension? 1:05:578. Expository vs. Exegetical Preaching 1:12:159. Corporal Punishment and Parenting 1:23:1410. Footwashing as a Potential Ordinance 1:29:2011. A Calling to Minister to Siblings of the Disabled 1:50:1012. How to Be a Christian in a Corrupted Church 1:55:19Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthttps://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

We are people of the Book.Our understanding of God, life, sex, truth, family, philosophy, politics, marriage, and humanity is not shaped primarily by experience, tradition, popular opinion, culture, or what we're comfortable with. Our understanding of God is shaped first and foremost by the word of God. It is our first source, final authority, the greatest love story ever written, and we really believe it's true. We are people of a book not just because of the evidence and reliability of the scriptures, the reason that we are people of a book, ultimately, is because Jesus was a person of the book. Some people today invent this form of Christianity where they're really into Jesus, but not so into the Bible. "I love Jesus, I love self-help Jesus, I love justice Jesus, I love humanitarian Jesus, I love empowering Jesus, I love forgiving Jesus. I love hippie Jesus, but not really into the Bible." This is a big problem because Jesus was all about the Bible! 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.2 Peter 1:16-21We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

"The Joy Of The Lord, Part 10: Faith;" Mark 5:25-34

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I wonder what's your definition for eternal life? How would you define it? What is it? This is a question that is fascinated and captivated human since the very beginning of time.Jesus defines eternal life in John 17:3, "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."Eternal life is not just a destination, it starts with an introduction -- When you come to know the one true God and Jesus Christ, whom he sent. Eternal life is so much more than many of our 21st century abstractions and conceptions have made it out to be. You see, we've even turned eternal life into a prayer that we pray so that we can go to heaven when we die.Jesus flips the script and defines that eternal life is available now. Eternal life is available today. Eternal life is available in the present. The life of the age to come is available right here and now. You see, so many of us were sold a bill of goods that were Christianity was designed to do was it was designed to rescue you so that you didn't have to go to this place called hell when you died. This means that the first and foremost and primary pursuit of any church, and every person and every pastor and every sermon should be for you to know the only true God. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long.Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write social media posts, blogs, text messages, email drafts, small group lessons, and more—without losing your authentic voice or calling.Whether you're a church planter, pastor, or creative leader, this episode will help you turn Sunday's message into a week's worth of ministry impact using the power of AI.Listen to discover:How to transform your sermon into social media content and reelsThe best ways to use AI for blog writing and SEO growthHow to make your communication (texts, emails, and announcements) more personal and effectiveHow to build small group lessons and meeting agendas in minutesWhy AI should sharpen your work—not replace itLinks & Resources:Visit buildthe.church for more tools and resources to help you gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry.Follow on Instagram @buildthe.churchSupport the show

In this podcast episode, Father Gary and Father Alex give a general overview of the liturgy during our Eucharistic service, explaining why we do what we do in the context of worship. Check it out!

"The Joy of the Lord, Part 9: Back To Life;" Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

Contrary to most people's popular opinion, Jesus didn't come to just get you into heaven when you die, Jesus came to get heaven into you.You see, the book of Acts begins with Jesus -- the suffering servant, now the resurrected King of the universe -- speaking about the Kingdom of God. He is there first, being the first witness to bear witness by showing his proof and his nail scarred hands, and talking about the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit and acts ends with prisoner Paul now doing the same thing that Jesus did in the beginning, bearing witness to Jesus and speaking about the kingdom of God with all boldness, which we know comes through the power of the Holy Spirit.30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!Acts 28:30-31We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Scripture References (NASB 2020):Acts 6:1–7Deuteronomy 15:7–11James 1:27Amos 8:4–7Isaiah 10:1–2Galatians 3:28Matthew 25:35–40Luke 4:18–19Revelation 7:9–10Galatians 6:21 John 3:16–18Micah 6:8Primary SourcesMcCaulley, Esau. The New Testament in ColorWright, NT. The Challenge of ActsKeener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentWitherington, Ben, III. The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?From the Roman roads and Gutenberg's printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines.You'll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn't a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely.Whether you're skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI's role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity.Support the show

How do we turn the world upside down?Jesus is the only answer!We do no one a favor by giving people a fuzzy gospel. We do no one a favor by disguising the gospel by giving people niceties that distract. The goal is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus!We preach this on repeat not because we have nothing else to say, but because the gospel is the point. The gospel draws the line in the sand. For Paul in Acts 17 He demonstrates how the power of the gospel is the power to turn the world upside down. The question for us — what are we willing to sacrifice and lay down in our life to see the world turned upside down?Any place where the gospel is preached without disruption is a place where the gospel is not preached. When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: “These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.”Acts 17:1-7We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home