Podcasts about gospel work

In this episode, Chris McCurley is joined by Luke Dockery, Youth and Family Minister at Cloverdale Church of Christ and adjunct instructor at Harding University. Together, they explore the history and significance of the Restoration Movement—its founding principles, relevance for today, and how understanding our roots helps shape the church's future. Luke's academic background and ministry experience offer a unique and accessible perspective on this important topic.   Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #RestorationMovement #DearChurchPodcast #LukeDockery #ChrisMcCurley #ChurchHistory #RestorationRoots #CloverdaleChurchOfChrist #YouthMinistry #HardingUniversity #ChristianPodcast

In this episode, Chris McCurley sits down with Russell Epperson, preacher at the Central Montana Church of Christ in Lewistown, to discuss the often-overlooked mission field right here at home. Russell shares his experiences in domestic missions, the challenges and blessings of serving in a rural community, and how churches can better support gospel work across the U.S. This conversation highlights the urgent need for evangelism—not just abroad, but in our own backyard.   Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DomesticMissions #DearChurchPodcast #ChrisMcCurley #RussellEpperson #ChurchOfChrist #MontanaMinistry #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #LocalEvangelism #GospelWork

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Jack sits down with missionary Jason Russell, who has served with his family in Papua New Guinea since 2000. Hear how God has used their ministry to plant 12 churches, train national pastors through a Bible institute, and bring both physical water and Living Water to remote villages through their well-drilling outreach, Baptist Drillers. From jungle challenges to eternal rewards, Jason shares powerful stories of faith, sacrifice, and the fruit of long-term missions.Whether you're a pastor, a missionary at heart, or simply someone who wants to be encouraged in the Great Commission, this episode will strengthen your vision and stir your soul. Enjoy!

In April, we asked VOM Radio listeners to to Christians living in restricted nations and hostile areas. This week, Ty Scott, VOM's Regional Leader for East and Southern Africa, tells us about the work and effort involved in actually placing Bibles into the hands of Christians living in cities and villages in Sudan, Tanzania, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Statistically, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are majority-Christian nations. Yet each has communities where almost every person is a Muslim. How is the gospel spreading in such places? And how are new followers of Christ treated by their families and the wider Islamic community? Ty will share about family persecution in Comoros, a country we've never discussed on VOM Radio, where Christians comprise only tenths of a percent of the population. Listen as Ty and VOM Radio Host, Todd Nettleton, discuss places where ethnic identity and Islam are completely intertwined. As gospel workers share the hope of Christ in those places, they don't ask people to leave their ethnicity but to fulfill what God would have them be. Hear the amazing testimony of a young man who brought his father, an imam (Islamic prayer leader), to faith in Christ, and how the gospel brought many into Christ's kingdom through his father's witness. Ty will also share specific ways you can pray for Christians in eastern and southern Africa.

In April, we asked VOM Radio listeners to sponsor Bible delivery to Christians living in restricted nations and hostile areas. This week, Ty Scott, VOM's Regional Leader for East and Southern Africa, tells us about the work and effort involved in actually placing Bibles into the hands of Christians living in cities and villages in Sudan, Tanzania, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Statistically, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are majority-Christian nations. Yet each has communities where almost every person is a Muslim. How is the gospel spreading in such places? And how are new followers of Christ treated by their families and the wider Islamic community? Ty will share about family persecution in Comoros, a country we've never discussed on VOM Radio, where Christians comprise only tenths of a percent of the population. Listen as Ty and VOM Radio Host, Todd Nettleton, discuss places where ethnic identity and Islam are completely intertwined. As gospel workers share the hope of Christ in those places, they don't ask people to leave their ethnicity but to fulfill what God would have them be. Hear the amazing testimony of a young man who brought his father, an imam (Islamic prayer leader), to faith in Christ, and how the gospel brought many into Christ's kingdom through his father's witness. Ty will also share specific ways you can pray for Christians in eastern and southern Africa. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

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Last week, Brother Nathan, a gospel worker in the Middle East, shared his testimony and how his gospel work in the Middle East led to his arrest. This week on VOM Radio, we'll hear more about his time in prison and how the Lord opened the prison doors for release. Listen to hear how Nathan's wife left the country—with their two young children—not knowing when or if she would see her husband again. Nathan will also share what a powerful difference it made for him to have fellow Christian believers by his side in prison. Nathan says it was such a gift to go through this suffering with other believers rather than alone and shares how one of those believers encouraged him not to let prison quench the evangelistic fire that burned inside him to share the gospel with Muslims. He also tells the story of how God revealed the exact number of days he and his friends would be in prison—and how he's seen seeds planted in prison produce gospel fruit in a very closed country since his release. Learn how you can pray specifically for Nathan and his family, as well as Christians in the Middle East, as they face persecution. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, India, Nigeria, China and other nations throughout the year. The app also gives you free access to e-books, audio books, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

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Four in 10 people on earth have never heard the name of Jesus. Brother Harold, a gospel worker for 15 years among Muslims in Central Asia, joins VOM Radio this week to share what he's seen and learned during seven years mobilizing missionaries to go into all the world. Harold will share how his own daughter was called to full-time missions and offer advice and encouragement to parents sending out their sons and daughters to be gospel workers, knowing that some will never come back. “There are about 450,000 Christian missionaries worldwide,” Harold says, “but only 15,000 go to the unreached, to the 3.4 billion unreached people.” Today Latin American and African churches are on fire for Christ, sending out the greatest number of missionaries to the world. How can the church in North America come alongside these willing workers? Listen as Brother Harold encourages local pastors to be involved and supportive of missions in their congregations, including practical advice to pastors. He will also encourage those of every age to be involved in missions and share the benefits of attending the Perspectives course that helps all believers understand their roles in the Great Commission. Harold also shares a recent experience where he was convicted by God in a taxicab. Pray for unreached people groups to hear the gospel and for missionaries to be sent into the harvest fields. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as giving free access to e-books, audio books, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Norman Crawford (1927-2017), preaches on aspects of gospel work – the mandate, the messenger, the method etc. and covers a wealth of helpful material for gospel labour. Mr Crawford served the Lord full time in evangelism and Bible teaching for over 50 years, and speaks from a wealth of experience. Readings: Mark 16:15, Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:6-8. (Recorded in Jackson Gospel, Hall, MI, USA, in 1985) The post Vital Things I Learned in Gospel Work (38 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

These messages are from Ocean City Baptist Church in Ocean City, NJ. Visit oceancitybaptist.org for more information.

Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart | 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Mark and Janie dive into research studies, stats, and stories; as well as sharing their own personal examples of why the gospel works. In a world that wants you to believe religion is oppressive and depressing. Research shows the exact opposite!

In Dear Church Episode 288, Chris McCurley sits down with Matthew Kincade and Chris Hedge, members of the preacher search committee at Walnut Street Church of Christ, to discuss the challenges and joys of hiring a preacher. Together, they share insights into what churches should look for in a minister, how to navigate the search process, and lessons learned from their journey in hiring Chris Hedge. If your congregation is looking to hire a preacher or you're curious about how these decisions are made, this episode is a must-watch.     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch, #ChristianPodcast, #PreacherSearch, #HiringAPreacher, #ChurchLeadership, #ChrisMcCurley, #MatthewKincade, #ChrisHedge, #WalnutStreetChurchOfChrist, #ChurchCommunity, #PreachingMinistry, #ChristianLeadership, #GospelWork, #RippleOfLight, #FaithInAction, #BibleStudy, #MinistryGrowth, #ChurchLife

In this message we hear how Jesus powerfully changes his people, so we might shine brightly. Outline The gospel and work (vv12-13) Gospel light (vv14-18) The example of gospel-workers (vv19-30)

The gospel transforms our relationships with fellow Christians in the church, with those in authority over us, and even with our enemies. Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings application from the closing chapters of Romans. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/how-does-the-gospel-work-in-our-lives/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Episode Notes:Introduction by Justin McRoberts:Overview of the podcast's shift towards deeper, direct conversations with key voices from the Jubilee Conference.The value of gaining wisdom and perspective from experienced speakers and leaders.Balancing Ministry and Personal Life:Discussion of being an introverted leader while balancing public speaking, pastoral responsibilities, and personal time.Navigating 25+ years of pastoral ministry and the reevaluation of what ministry should look like beyond the upfront work.Defining Home and Navigating Cultural Identity:Speaker shares his experience growing up in various places, moving often, and the sense of finding "home" in New York City.Reflects on the diversity of the city and raising children in an urban environment, with discussions on how cultural background shapes experiences.Justice and Reconciliation:The distinction between different types of justice—retributive and righteousness (relational).The complexity of justice beyond legalities, emphasizing Shalom (peace) and interconnected relationships.The challenge of genuine reconciliation, not just forgiveness, and the need for restorative practices that involve truth-telling, power-sharing, and repair.Importance of Cities in the Context of Faith:Exploration of why cities play a unique and crucial role in the Christian mission.The influence of global migration and how cities foster diversity and connection, presenting opportunities for spiritual renewal.Reflection on how city-based ministry influences global movements and can serve as a model for smaller communities.Challenges and Opportunities for the Western Church:The post-Christian context of the West and how it differs from pre-Christian societies.The idea that resources and insights needed for the American church may come from learning from the global church and marginalized communities.Closing Reflections:Encouragement to see the kingdom of God through the margins and to recognize the value in learning from diverse perspectives. Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

Brooks Buser, President of Radius International, says the best missionaries smell like the local people they have gone to serve. They focus not just on learning a language but understanding and living the culture, eating local food and joining in the things that fuel human interaction in that place. Buser says just as Christ came as a human baby into this world, missionaries that last become like those they are trying to reach for the sake of the gospel. Before leading Radius, Brooks was a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea. As an adult he went back to PNG as a missionary to the YembiYembi people with New Tribes Mission (now Ethnos360). Listen as he shares the hardest challenges of missions and his own experience immersing himself in the culture of the Yembi people. With the goal of teaching them the Bible, his team first had to learn their language, culture, and integrate into their new clan families. Watch a video here that tells the story of Brooks and his family's mission work in Papua New Guinea. One of the things new YembiYembi Christians faced early in their faith journey was persecution. But Brooks sees that Christian persecution as a blessing rather than a curse. Today, Brooks leads Radius International as they train mission workers—in multiple languages, to be sent by multiple mission agencies—to go with the gospel to the ends of the earth. Part of that training is a language learning methodology that immerses future missionaries in a local language like Spanish, giving them tools and training to quickly learn the language of the place where God will call them to serve as missionaries. Brooks will also describe the qualities he looks for that point to successful long-term mission service and how he prays for those who commit to gospel work. Pray for future missionaries and Radius International's training schools as they prepare students to share the gospel in the heart language of the people God calls them to serve. Brooks will be one of the speakers for The Missionary Conference, to be held October 16-18th in Jacksonville, Florida. September 2024 will mark the ten-year anniversary of VOM Radio. Let us know how you've been encouraged and inspired by the testimonies and stories of our persecuted Christian family over the past 10 years. And never miss an episode of VOM Radio! Subscribe to the podcast.

Join us in this heartfelt missionary call as Cam and Christa share their journey to Nanaimo, Canada, where they aim to spread the light of Christ in a community hungry for the gospel. Discover their vision, challenges, and the urgent need for support in this inspiring message from the heart.

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Romans 16:21-24

Text: Colossians 1:3-8   The Foundation of Gospel Work (1:3-5a) The foundation of the Gospel is God Himself as He saves us by His grace. The evidence of God's saving grace is true faith in Christ and genuine love for the saints that is grounded on eternal hope in Christ.   The Fruitfulness of Gospel Work (1:5b-6) The Gospel has a global impact as the truth is preached and heard. The Gospel has a fruitful impact as it is believed and practiced.   The Faithfulness of Gospel Work (1:7-8) We must devote ourselves to faithful ministry of the Gospel as servants and representatives of Christ.

Text:  Titus 3:12-15     We must intentionally provide for the needs of our Gospel ambassadors (3:12-13). The Gospel points us outward to encourage and support fellow laborers in the ministry.   We must lovingly support the needs of our Gospel community (3:14-15a). The Gospel points us inward in addressing the urgent needs of the church by devoting ourselves to good works.   We must willingly rely upon God's grace for our Gospel work (3:15b). The Gospel points us upward to the all-sufficient grace of God to energize Gospel ministry.

The gospel transforms our relationships with fellow Christians in the church, with those in authority over us, and even with our enemies. Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings application from the closing chapters of Romans. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/how-does-the-gospel-work-in-our-lives A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Salvation by faith through grace has always been the plan for the very beginning. God didn't change plans to make it work for Jesus, but the entire storyline of the Old Testament is pre-game to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Romans Steve Treichler Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.

June 11th, 2023 Sermon at King's Chapel Fl from our Pastoral Assistant, Charlie Woodward

Originally preached at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Greenville, SC on January 28, 1972. You can contact us at wtbi.org.

John 4:27- 42 | This Sunday we get to look at the conclusion of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. Whereas last week we got to talk about 'thirst', this week we get to talk about hunger. How are they related? How are they different?

John 4:27- 42 | This Sunday we get to look at the conclusion of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. Whereas last week we got to talk about 'thirst', this week we get to talk about hunger. How are they related? How are they different?

Colossians 4:2-6 Join in Christ's Gospel Work (04/02/2023) by Mission Fellowship

 When is an ending never-ending? When it comes to the work of the gospel.#ToBeContinued

Week 8 of the series The Gospel PlusLesson text: Luke 19:1-10Re-watch this week's service here and sermon here.

David Burnetteno

Titus 3