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Kyle Olson, Technical Director

Kara Hackert, Director of Children & Family Ministries

The Portage church of Christ is a group of pre-denominational Christians that are striving to serve the Lord together. Our goal is to please God, and we believe that the best way to do that is to follow the pattern that was established by the churches in the first century and revealed in the New Testament. We have no creed or doctrine except the Bible and we follow the Bible only. We strive for unity in the teaching of New Testament doctrine. Our congregation is not part of, or subject to, any larger man-made religious organization. We are a completely autonomous congregation. We are locally governed, just as the church in the first century was. How does one becomes a member of this church congregation? The exact same way as seen in the Biblical accounts. On the day of Pentecost following Jesus' resurrection, people who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38) and the saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). These saved people were members of the body, or church (Colossians 1:18). To become a Christian, the Bible teaches: Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God (John 8:24, 58, Heb. 11:6) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Confess Jesus as Lord (Matt. 10:32-33, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful to Christ (Rev. 2:10, 2 Tim 4:7-8)

Pastor Heath Lambert explains the doctrine of the Trinity using five foundational statements drawn directly from Scripture. Whether you are a new believer or a lifelong Christian who has always found the Trinity confusing, this episode gives you a concise, accessible framework to understand one of the most important truths about God0:00 - Introduction to Marked by Grace0:14 - Why the Trinity is hard to understand (and why that is a good thing)2:00 - The five statements that explain the Trinity3:05 - Statement 1: There is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)3:40 - Statement 2: The Father is God (John 20:17)4:12 - Statement 3: The Son is God (Romans 9:5)4:41 - Statement 4: The Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4)5:23 - Statement 5: The three persons are distinct from one another5:51 - The Great Commission and the Trinity (Matthew 28:19)6:11 - How the five statements work togetherLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

The Portage church of Christ is a group of pre-denominational Christians that are striving to serve the Lord together. Our goal is to please God, and we believe that the best way to do that is to follow the pattern that was established by the churches in the first century and revealed in the New Testament. We have no creed or doctrine except the Bible and we follow the Bible only. We strive for unity in the teaching of New Testament doctrine. Our congregation is not part of, or subject to, any larger man-made religious organization. We are a completely autonomous congregation. We are locally governed, just as the church in the first century was. How does one becomes a member of this church congregation? The exact same way as seen in the Biblical accounts. On the day of Pentecost following Jesus' resurrection, people who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38) and the saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). These saved people were members of the body, or church (Colossians 1:18). To become a Christian, the Bible teaches: Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God (John 8:24, 58, Heb. 11:6) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Confess Jesus as Lord (Matt. 10:32-33, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful to Christ (Rev. 2:10, 2 Tim 4:7-8)

Jason Turner, Director of Congregational Engagement

Kelly Day, Director of Coffee Break Bible Study

Are you feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by life's pressures and distractions? In this powerful message, we explore what it truly means to draw near to God and how He promises to draw near to you.  

Are you feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by life's pressures and distractions? In this powerful message, we explore what it truly means to draw near to God and how He promises to draw near to you.  

Who is Jesus—really? In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals why Jesus is more than a teacher or prophet—He is the eternal God. From His humble beginnings in Nazareth to His divine nature and saving power, Pastor Jeff explains why everything—creation, salvation, and your life—is all about Jesus.

Ep. 432 – Remember the Word of God The Supremacy of Christ Hebrews 13:7-9 In a world filled with spiritual noise, shifting doctrine, and persuasive voices, believers are called to remember, guard, and stand firm in the Word of God. Jesus repeatedly warned that false prophets and false christs would arise to deceive many (Matthew 7:15-16, Matthew 24:4-5, [Matthew 24:24). The apostles echoed that warning, urging the church to watch carefully, test everything, and hold fast to sound doctrine (Acts 20:29, Romans 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22). How do we remain steady? 1️⃣ Belief in the Incarnation of Jesus True doctrine begins with the right confession of Christ. Jesus Christ has come in the flesh (1 John 4:2). He is the eternal Word who was with God and is God (John 1:1). To deny the Son is to deny the Father (1 John 2:22-23). Orthodox Christology is not optional — it is essential. 2️⃣ Genuine Regeneration Those who are truly born of God persevere in truth. “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). True believers continue in what they heard from the beginning (1 John 2:24). Departure from apostolic truth reveals an unchanged heart (1 John 2:19). Saving faith produces spiritual discernment. 3️⃣ Information from God's Word Truth is not subjective — it is revealed. All Scripture is breathed out by God (2 Timothy 3:16). Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). The safeguard against deception is not charisma, emotion, or novelty — it is Scripture rightly understood and faithfully remembered. Join us as we study how to remain anchored in Christ by remembering and guarding the Word of God.

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

Kyle OlsonRenee - Music by Jerry Douglas, Written by Mike Seal

Recorded at North Village Church on February 8, 2026. A non-denominational church in Austin, TX.

Do you hunger for God?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how spiritual hunger impacts our ability to receive from God, changes our desires, and is intensified through intentional pursuit of His presence. Our prayer is that this message would stir a fresh hunger in your heart to seek God wholeheartedly and experience deeper transformation in your walk with Him.

Do you hunger for God?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how spiritual hunger impacts our ability to receive from God, changes our desires, and is intensified through intentional pursuit of His presence. Our prayer is that this message would stir a fresh hunger in your heart to seek God wholeheartedly and experience deeper transformation in your walk with Him.

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

Jason Turner, Director of Congregational Engagement

Rachel Klooster & Billy Heschl

Kara Hackert, Director of Children & Family Ministries

When we judge God's work through the lens of our expectations, we miss the heart of His plan. In a world quick to demand signs and shortcuts, Jesus shows us that true understanding comes only through submission, not analysis. Lukas Klause unpacks how flawed judgments about God, shaped by our limited view, blind us from recognizing His movement in our lives. You'll discover how Jesus' delayed arrival at the Festival of the Tabernacles reveals God's perfect timing, and why submitting to God's will often feels like giving up control. Through eye-opening stories of personal failure and biblical truth, this episode challenges you to examine whether your view of Jesus aligns with His reality or your own expectations. We break down the danger of creating a God in our image, one that only does what's convenient, and why the pathway to truth requires a posture of surrender. Jesus demonstrates that genuine faith isn't about arriving early or impressing others; it's about trusting God's timeline, even when it doesn't make sense. Ultimately, this message invites you to stop judging by appearances, whether in your circumstances or in your view of God, and start recognizing His work in the moments you least expect. Perfect for anyone feeling frustrated by unanswered prayers, or seeking clarity amid confusion, this episode is a call to honest submission and true understanding. Are you ready to shift your perspective and see Jesus for who He truly is? Tune in and learn how embracing God's timing transforms your walk of faith.

Prayer Moment 1 of 4 in FebruaryPrayer for Believers to Exhibit God's Love1. Overflowing Love: Pray that Buddhist background believers would love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love their neighbors as themselves (Mark 12:30-31).2. Agape Love: Pray for Buddhist background believers to love those of different beliefs, even as Christ loved us and died for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).3. Sacrificial Love: Pray that believers lay down their lives so that Buddhists can experience the love of God (John 15:13).

Pastor Matt launched a 10-week journey through the Gospel of John, part of a larger series covering John, Acts, and Romans - three books he considers essential for understanding the Christian life. He explained that John's Gospel is 93% unique material that supplements the other Gospels, with the purpose stated in John 20:31: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." The sermon focused on John 1:1-34, beginning with the prologue that establishes Jesus as the eternal Word who "was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). Pastor Matt then examined John the Baptist's declaration of Jesus as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29), connecting this title to Old Testament imagery of sacrificial lambs and the Day of Atonement. He explained how Jesus fulfills both the sacrificial goat (whose blood covers sin) and the scapegoat (who carries sin away), emphasizing that our greatest problem isn't our circumstances but our sin. Pastor Matt concluded by explaining that salvation is received as a gift through faith, not achieved through works, and called for honest self-reflection about one's relationship with Jesus.

The Lamb of God | John 1:14-34Jared Doe, Lead PastorDesert City ChurchPhoenix, AZ

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Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

Today we continue in Ephesianschapter 6, looking at verses 5 through 8, where the Apostle Paul turns hisattention from the home to the workplace. The word "servants," or inthis translation, “bondservants”, undoubtedly refers to Christian slaves, butwe may certainly apply these words to the Christian employee today. There wereprobably 6 million slaves in the Roman Empire in that day, and slavery was anaccepted institution. While the New Testament does not launch a politicalattack against slavery, the Gospel itself undermines it from the inside. Paul'smission was not to overthrow governments, but to transform lives throughChrist. History shows us that when hearts are changed by the Gospel, societieseventually change as well.The principles Paul gives hereapply directly to us today as Christian employees and workers. The workplaceis one of the most important mission fields God has given us. Paul givesseveral reasons why Christian servants—and Christian workers today—are to beobedient and faithful in their work.  First, we are reallyserving Christ. Paul reminds these servants that although they have“masters according to the flesh,” their true Master is the Lord. When aChristian goes to work, he does not leave his faith at the door. He carriesChrist with him into the office, the factory, the classroom, or the job site. Beinga Christian employee means showing respect, diligence, and integrity. The factthat an employer and employee may both be Christians is never an excuse to doless work. Instead, it is a reason to be even more faithful. The Christianworker should give full attention and energy to the task at hand, working withwhat Paul calls “singleness of heart.” Paul specifically warns against “eyeservice”—workingonly when the boss is watching, or trying to impress people rather than beinggenuinely faithful. The best testimony on the job is not just what we say, buthow we work. A good day's work done with integrity speaks volumes for Christ. Second, doing a good job isthe will of God. Paul says we are to be “doing the will of God from theheart.” Christianity makes no distinction between sacred and secular work.Any honest job can be an act of worship when it is done for the Lord. Some ofthese servants were assigned tasks they disliked or found difficult. Yet Paultells them to do their work wholeheartedly, as long as it did not requiredisobedience to God. The key issue is the heart attitude. When we work “fromthe heart,” we are acknowledging that our labor ultimately belongs to the Lord. A Christian does not workmerely for a paycheck or for human approval. He works to glorify God. WhenChrist is our true Master, even ordinary tasks take on eternal significance. Itis also good to remember that our vocation or job is God's means of supporting theministry God has called us to. Our first ministry is our family and after thatis our church and other believers. It also gives us the opportunity to support ourresponsibility to fulfill the Great Commission of reaching the lost people withthe Gospel of Jesus Christ. To bear fruit that glorifies God (John 15:8 &16) “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit" Third, we will be rewardedby the Lord. In Paul's day, slaves were often treated as property,regardless of their abilities or character. A Christian slave might even sufferunjust treatment because of his faith. Yet Paul assures them—and us—that no actof faithful service goes unnoticed by God. God is no respecter of persons. Earthly status does not determine heavenlyreward. We serve Christ, not men, and our ultimate reward comes from Him. Thistruth is especially comforting when our work is unappreciated, misunderstood,or unfairly criticized. God sees. God remembers. God rewards. In summary, the Christianworkplace ethic is built on three great truths: We work for Christ, wework according to the will of God, and we work with the assurance ofeternal reward.

Kyle OlsonMusic by Jerry Douglas, Renee by Mike Seal

Kelly Day, Director of Coffee Break Bible Study

Thirst for God - John 7:37-39

What if God is not distant, disappointed, or angry—but deeply loving and always near? In this powerful, Spirit-led conversation, Petia sits down with Melanie Cox to unpack the true nature of God, how to find peace in the midst of tribulation, and what it really means to live the full, abundant life Jesus promised.       In this deeply moving and Spirit-led episode of Made for Impact, Petia welcomes back beloved guest Melanie Cox for one of the most powerful conversations ever shared on the show. This episode is an invitation to re-learn the true nature of God—not as distant, punishing, or unreachable, but as a loving Father who meets us in the storm, grows us through pressure, and calls us into life to the full. Together, Petia and Melanie explore why suffering does not mean God has left you, how spiritual pressure produces purpose, and why understanding who you are in Christ changes everything. In this episode, you'll hear about: • What Jesus really meant when He said He came to give us life to the full (John 10:10) • Why tribulation is not punishment, but a refining process that produces spiritual fruit • How pressure and hardship are often signs of God's formation—not His absence • The difference between asking “Why God?” and “What are You growing in me?” • How the enemy plants doubt through questions—and how identity in Christ uproots it • Why peace is a choice, even when storms are guaranteed • Understanding God as a loving Father, especially for those with fear-based faith or father wounds • How to recognize the voice of God as your Shepherd and why intimacy matters • Biblical insight into free will, consequences, repentance, and spiritual authority • Why mothers are called to be chain breakers—and how spiritual patterns can be stopped • How returning to Scripture, worship, and daily intimacy restores clarity and peace This episode is for the woman who feels tired, discouraged, confused, or distant from God—and is ready to come home to truth, peace, identity, and the abundant life Jesus promised. Key Scriptures referenced include John 10:10, John 16:33, 1 Kings 19, Revelation 3, Psalm 139, and Hebrews 14:14. Final encouragement: If you are in a storm, God has not abandoned you. If you feel pressed, He is producing something eternal. If you feel lost, the Shepherd is calling your name. Know who you are in Christ. Know the true nature of God. And move toward the life to the full He designed for you. Connect with Melanie Cox on Instagram and find her book on Amazon. All links are available in the show notes. IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelaniecox/ BOOK ON AMAZON: https://a.co/d/8IgQcXq

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

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Jason Turner, Director of Congregational Engagement

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Rachel Klooster & Billy Heschl

My wife, my son and I were walking across a parking lot talking. All of a sudden the people who were walking in front of us whirled around and the lady said, "I know that voice!" Well, I'm always afraid when somebody says that to me; I wonder if it's like somebody I like, you know, I owe money to. But this does happen every once in a while, and sometimes it's someone I do owe money to, but more often than not it's someone who somehow has come into contact with this particular voice over the radio, and usually on a lot of occasions. In fact, in the past, my son has said to me, "Dad, would you please talk in a different voice today? We just don't want anybody to know who it is." So I considered talking like this sometimes. Hello, how is this? But they weren't interested in that. No, it's not that bad. It's really nice to meet some people who are friends by way of radio. People say to me, "Oh, I know that voice." Well, of course, they happen to tune in to the radio the same time every day, they happen to hear this voice a lot. In fact, one person came up to me and right in the middle of a Christian book store and they said, "Hey, you sound just like yourself." Uh...right, I always have! Actually I'm not the only one. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Knowing His Voice." Our word for today from the Word of God - John 10:4-5. Jesus is speaking of himself as the Good Shepherd, and He says "His sheep follow him because they know his voice, but they will never follow a stranger. In fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice." Then He goes on to say to us later in the chapter, "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They, too, will listen to My voice." He keeps saying that over and over again, "Listen to my voice." And then in John 10:27 Jesus says, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me." Jesus says here that the strategic issue in the life of one of His sheep (and that's you and me if you've given your life to Christ) is that they be able to recognize their shepherd's voice. And they can. The sheep do, because they hear the shepherd's voice all the time; they're used to listening to it. Someone who is involved in the ministry asked me the other day, "Ron, how can you really know God's will when you're making a major decision?" You have to be able to recognize Jesus' voice saying, "Follow Me this way" in the middle of all the other voices. You can't recognize Jesus' voice in the major decisions if you haven't been listening to His voice every day. See, God's will for your life isn't three or four major decisions, it's a thousand daily obediences. "Lord, what's Your will for today?" You open His Book; you seek personal daily orders for today. You apply that verse to something you're facing today, and then you obey the Lord consciously in that particular area. You do what His voice said to do. So you have a God's will day and then seven of those make a God's will week. After 30 times it becomes a God's will month, and then eventually those months become a "God's will" year. And through each daily obedience He is making you into the right person, who will be at the right place, at the right time, with the right people. So, you walk naturally into His will for your future one day at a time. But you cannot skip His daily broadcasts; His daily "I want to have a word with you today." You follow your Lord on a 24-hour basis. He will lead you where you ought to be, because He's just a good leader. You have to be able, though, to recognize His voice, and God sounds just like Himself. Listen to Him regularly. And when you're looking for His special leading for a special decision, you'll sense His pull, and you know what you're going to say? "I know that voice."

J.I. Packer once said that, "Adoption is the highest privilege of the gospel. The traitor is forgiven, brought in for supper, and given the family name. To be right with God the Judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father is greater."One of the most beautiful truths of Scripture is that Christians are those who have been adopted by God. They have been "born of God" (John 1:13, 1 John 3:9), given the "Spirit of Adoption" (Romans 8:15), they are called "sons of God" (Matt. 5:9). Indeed, even from eternity past, God, "predestined (them) for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 1:5). This means that Christians no longer relate to God merely as their Creator, or Judge, or Lord, but as their heavenly Father. To learn more about this beautiful doctrine, please tune into this short episode.This episode was originally given as a lecture by Joshua Molden at a River City Men's Discipleship Event.

Have you wanted to experience God? In this section of John's Gospel, Jesus teaches the undeniable promise of God's personal presence and participation with us and in us. As he prepares his disciples for his own departure, he promises the Holy Spirit who will be our Helper, our advocate, our Comforter, our Guide, our Strength.

If someone asked you the question, "what is a Christian?" What would you say? For many people the answer to that question is simply someone who has been baptized... or perhaps someone who goes to church... or who reads the Bible... or someone who says they are a Christian.But the truth is that none of those things actually make anyone a Christian. The truth is that a Christian is someone who has been born, "not of blood (not by birth into a Christian family) nor of the will of the flesh (not by a person's own decisions, desires, or religious strivings) nor by the will of man (not by any other human persons efforts or declarations on our behalf) but born of God (John 1:13)" In short a Christian is not made by any natural means, but rather by supernatural means. That's why Jesus says that unless one is born again by the Spirit he cannot even see the kingdom of God.This means that salvation is a supernatural act of God. In 2 Cor. 4:6, Paul likens it to God's supernatural and powerful act of creation, and in 2 Cor. 5:17, he says that if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation.The theological term for this idea is the word Regeneration. To learn more about what this term means, and how it relates to our salvation, tune into this episode.This episode is a lecture originally given by James Kaczor at a Men's Discipleship event at River City Church in Fargo, ND.

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

Kyle OlsonMusic by Jerry Douglas - Renee - Written by Mike Sills

Kara Hackert, Director of Children & Family Ministries

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