Podcasts about congregational meeting

John 7:45-52Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 8th February 2026Passage: John 7:45-52

Psalm 2Series: Why We Do What We Do Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 1st February 2026Passage: Psalm 2:1-12

Dr. Neil C. Stewart's lesson for the congregational meeting held on 1/21-26.

John 7:30-44Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 18th January 2026Passages: Psalm 113:1-9Psalm 114:1-8Psalm 115:1-18Psalm 116:1-19Psalm 117:1-2Psalm 118:1-29John 7:30-44

John 7:10-29Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 11th January 2026Passage: John 7:10-29-------------------In John 7:10-29, Nathan Raynor delves into Jesus' inexplicable authority, revealing how truth can be missed even by those immersed in scripture. Discover the moral problem of unbelief and the vital importance of a submissive will in discerning God's word.

John 7:1-9Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 4th January 2026Passage: John 7:1-9

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12Series: Resolutions (2025) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 28th December 2025Passage: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Advent 2025: Love – 1 John 4:7-11Series: Advent (2025) Preacher: Jake RiznerCongregational MeetingDate: 21st December 2025Passage: 1 John 4:7-11

Advent 2025: Peace – Ephesians 2:13-18Series: Advent (2025) Preacher: TJ FisherCongregational MeetingDate: 14th December 2025Passage: Ephesians 2:13-18

Este mensaje enfatiza que la verdadera vida cristiana se fundamenta en un renacimiento espiritual, donde el corazón es transformado por la gracia de Dios, evidenciado en el amor sacrificial hacia Dios y hacia los hermanos, y en la entrega fiel de recursos y tiempo a la iglesia local. A través de pasajes como Juan 3 y Jeremías 31, se enseña que el pacto nuevo no depende de la obediencia humana, sino del corazón nuevo y el Espíritu Santo que habita en el creyente, permitiendo vivir según los mandamientos de Dios con alegría y humildad. La finanzas no son un tema secundario, sino una expresión de devoción: dar generosamente, no por obligación, sino como respuesta al amor de Dios, reflejando un corazón cambiado que prioriza el reino de Dios sobre el yo. La comunidad de fe debe ser un lugar de comunión constante, oración, alabanza y servicio, donde cada miembro se compromete a permanecer, no por perfección, sino por el propósito de glorificar a Dios y salvar almas, siendo testigos de que la gracia de Dios transforma vidas y construye una iglesia que vive en sencillez, alegría y unidad.

The sermon centers on the inseparable connection between genuine faith, devoted church membership, and sacrificial generosity, rooted in the transformative reality of being born again. It emphasizes that true devotion to God and others—evidenced in consistent worship, fellowship, prayer, and giving—is not a matter of mere duty but a natural outflow of a heart renewed by the Holy Spirit, as promised in Jeremiah 31 and Ezekiel 36. The preacher underscores that all resources, including finances, are gifts from God, and giving cheerfully and sacrificially is both an act of worship and proof of spiritual regeneration. The passage calls believers to examine their lives for evidence of a changed heart, urging radical self-denial, commitment to the local church, and active participation in its life, as modeled in Acts 2:42–47, where devotion to apostolic teaching and shared life led to spiritual growth and community transformation. Ultimately, the message is that a life lived for God's glory—marked by love, service, and generosity—flows not from human effort but from divine grace, and it is only possible through a radical, Spirit-led renewal of the heart.

Advent 2025: Hope – Ephesians 1:3-23Series: Advent (2025) Preacher: Gary BaileyCongregational MeetingDate: 30th November 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:3-23

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Parable of the Sower – Part 2)Series: Parable of the Sower (2025) Preacher: Alex KoehlerCongregational MeetingDate: 23rd November 2025Passages: Matthew 13:1-9Matthew 13:18-23

Congregational Meeting Nov 16.2025 For more resources and access to everything we have going on at First, visit https://www.firstabq.org

Matthew 13:10-17 (Parable of the Sower – Part 1)Series: Parable of the Sower (2025) Preacher: TJ FisherCongregational MeetingDate: 16th November 2025Passage: Matthew 13:10-17

John 6:66-71Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Francis RojasCongregational MeetingDate: 9th November 2025Passage: John 6:66-71

John 6:60-66Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Francis RojasCongregational MeetingDate: 2nd November 2025Passage: John 6:60-66

John 6:52-59Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 26th October 2025Passage: John 6:52-59

John 6:30-51Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 19th October 2025Passage: John 6:30-51

When and How to Leave a ChurchSeries: Why We Do What We Do Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 12th October 2025Passages: Romans 14:1-6Ephesians 4:1-3Jude 3-4

Members GatheringSeries: Why We Do What We Do Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 5th October 2025Passages: 1 Corinthians 10:16-171 Corinthians 11:23-29

John 6:22-29Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Alex KoehlerCongregational MeetingDate: 28th September 2025Passage: John 6:22-29

In this special episode of the podcast, Phil and Dawn walk us through some of the big picture questions around the Annual Congregational Meeting that happened in services today, as well as answer the questions that were submitted to us to help inform voting and strategy.  To vote, or see anything mentioned in this podcast around Bylaw Updates, Elders, or strategy click HERE.

John 6:17b-22Series: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Colson RiversCongregational MeetingDate: 21st September 2025Passage: John 6:17-22

John 6:1-17aSeries: John (2025-2026) Preacher: Nathan RaynorCongregational MeetingDate: 14th September 2025Passage: John 6:1-17

Trinity Congregational members meeting on August 24th, 2025 right after service.

8-24-25 Congregational Meeting Recording by Praise Community Church

February 2025 Congregational Meeting by Trinity Hinsdale

Held on 10/27/24. Announcement regarding search for part-time associate pastor, and discussion.

In this Our Life Together conversation, you get to hear from a number of leaders within our community looking back to celebrate what God is doing and looking forward to how we might participate in that work. These updates were given at our Congregational Meeting on September 8, 2024. Intro for Sermon Podcasts Outro for Sermon AudioWe are a community hoping to live the Jesus-way in our city as a people of God's hospitality, God‘s restoration, and God's shalom. Learn more about All Souls Charlottesville: www.allsoulscville.com

In this bonus episode, we hear from Pastor David Henderson, a couple of elders, and our financial trustee about where God is leading Covenant this next year - into living a generous life. In our recent congregational meeting, we focused on generosity. Particularly that as we copy Jesus' pattern of living a life of sacrificial love, we'll see more and more of a family resemblance - and allow Him access to every part of our lives, including the way we give our money and our time. Recorded: July 21, 2024

A stroll through Hebrews 11 would be similar to going to an ancient castle: beautiful and austere; something out of another world on the outside and, as you enter, you would see the story of the place as you walked through in the form of tapestries and pictures, relics of another world. It is the world of the people who once inhabited the place and fought to keep it in the family for hundreds of years. Heroes, if you will, folk of renowned.             Hebrews 11 is the story of Israel in the Old Testament; it is also our story. It is the story of faith that endured. What is fascinating is that the writer takes us all the way back to the origins of the story of redemption and, guess what, it is the story of God's grace coming to people and of them laying hold of God's promises by faith. There are two stories always going on, and we see all this in Genesis 4 in the story of Cain and Abel. One story, the one you think is the ascendant story, and the other, the real story of how God is working in history. One story is about firstborns, the advantaged and power. The other is a story that is moved along by grace that comes to the ones who are thought of as afterthoughts, but by grace through faith cling to a promise.             Cain's name means “to get, create.” As first born, he embodies the future hopes and dreams of the family. Abel's name means “vapor, or nothingness.” The natural ordering of things is seen in the first siblings in recorded history. And yet, in Hebrews we see the opposite. At the fount head of the grace story is not Cain, but Abel. Though an afterthought to the world, Hebrews says, “he still speaks.”             Sunday, we will talk about it. It will be an exciting day. After worship, we have a Congregational Meeting to approve our annual budget and also to elect Elders. It is also VBS eve, and the church is already taking shape where our children—led by our youth staff and a multitude of others—will be immersed in the true story of redemption. I can't wait!

A stroll through Hebrews 11 would be similar to going to an ancient castle: beautiful and austere; something out of another world on the outside and, as you enter, you would see the story of the place as you walked through in the form of tapestries and pictures, relics of another world. It is the world of the people who once inhabited the place and fought to keep it in the family for hundreds of years. Heroes, if you will, folk of renowned.             Hebrews 11 is the story of Israel in the Old Testament; it is also our story. It is the story of faith that endured. What is fascinating is that the writer takes us all the way back to the origins of the story of redemption and, guess what, it is the story of God's grace coming to people and of them laying hold of God's promises by faith. There are two stories always going on, and we see all this in Genesis 4 in the story of Cain and Abel. One story, the one you think is the ascendant story, and the other, the real story of how God is working in history. One story is about firstborns, the advantaged and power. The other is a story that is moved along by grace that comes to the ones who are thought of as afterthoughts, but by grace through faith cling to a promise.             Cain's name means “to get, create.” As first born, he embodies the future hopes and dreams of the family. Abel's name means “vapor, or nothingness.” The natural ordering of things is seen in the first siblings in recorded history. And yet, in Hebrews we see the opposite. At the fount head of the grace story is not Cain, but Abel. Though an afterthought to the world, Hebrews says, “he still speaks.”             Sunday, we will talk about it. It will be an exciting day. After worship, we have a Congregational Meeting to approve our annual budget and also to elect Elders. It is also VBS eve, and the church is already taking shape where our children—led by our youth staff and a multitude of others—will be immersed in the true story of redemption. I can't wait!

Our congregational gathering, affectionately dubbed "The Village Drumming Circle," serves as a vibrant forum where we come together to share insights, reflect on our mission, and deepen our communal bonds. At the heart of our recent assembly was the exploration of our guiding principle: "Healing the City, One Person at a Time." This mission encapsulates our commitment to fostering individual and collective well-being, embodying the transformative power of faith in action.In alignment with our mission, we delved into the "SAP Model of Discipleship," a framework that encourages us to Submit, Ask, and Pray. This model offers a pathway to spiritual growth and deeper connection with God and each other. Pastor Eric illuminated the path of submission, guiding us to surrender our will to God's, embracing humility and openness to His direction. Mark shared insights on the power of asking—encouraging us to seek wisdom, guidance, and support through earnest inquiry, both in prayer and in community. Michael emphasized the centrality of prayer, inviting us to deepen our communication with God, fostering a spirit of dependence, gratitude, and intercession.Our financial stewardship was reviewed, affirming our commitment to transparency and responsible management of the resources entrusted to us. Discussions on various community rhythms further enriched our gathering, offering diverse opportunities for engagement, service, and spiritual nourishment.These conversations at "The Village Drumming Circle" not only reinforce our dedication to healing and transformation but also strengthen our bonds as a faith community. Together, we journey forward, guided by the principles of submission, inquiry, and prayer, committed to making a meaningful impact in our city and beyond.Support the showThe Village Church's sermon podcast is a weekly source of inspiration and guidance for the community. Authenticity is at the forefront of each episode, with Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, and Michael delivering sermons that are grounded in truth and filled with personal stories and real-life examples. The goal of the podcast is to make spiritual growth accessible to all, regardless of background or belief system. Each week, the pastors explain different aspects of the Christian faith, exploring topics such as the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and giving, as well as more practical subjects like relationships, finances, and personal growth. They bring creativity to their teachings, making complex concepts easy to understand and inspiring listeners to live out their faith in new and meaningful ways. Whether you're a long-time member of the Village Church or just starting your spiritual journey, this podcast is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grow in their faith. Join Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, and Michael each week for a dose of truth, encouragement, and wisdom that will help you build a deeper relationship with God and live out your faith with authenticity and purpose. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comMore information at www.villagersonline.com

February 4, 2024 - Congregational Meeting by Trinity Hinsdale

Excerpt:The Session of Tenth Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church in America) has betrayed their trust to guard their sheep. For them to present themselves now as "lovers" of their sheep and the adults in the room who can be trusted—making this claim in the wake of (only) their most recent scandal of Goligher's abandonment of his call—is ludicrous and should immediately be shut down by both the congregation and Philadelphia Presbytery (BCO 11-4)...* * *Support Warhorn here.Music is Rise Up, O Lord, a recording of Psalm 10 by My Soul Among Lions.

Excerpt:Christian organizations and church officers often take down statements they have, at first, made publicly. Thus during conflict, they control information.For the permanent record then, this is the transcript of the statement the Session of Tenth Presbyterian Church just posted on Vimeo. Here their spokesman explains why he and his fellow elders cancelled the congregational meeting they had called for yesterday, Sunday, January 7, 2024.* * *Support Warhorn here.Music is Rise Up, O Lord, a recording of Psalm 10 by My Soul Among Lions.