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When St John Chrysostom was exiled, the Great Church caught fire and was destroyed. Most of the people saw this as a judgment upon the City for exiling the holy Archbishop; but St John's enemies tried to blame his followers and persecuted them fiercely. Two of these loyal followers were Tigrios, a priest, and Eutropios, a reader. Tigrios had been a slave in his youth and was a eunuch; but once he was freed he had given his life selflessly to the service of the Church. The governor, Optatius, had Tigrios viciously tortured, then sent him into exile in Mesopotamia, where he died in captivity. Eutropios, another pure and holy servant of the Church, was flogged with whips and rods, then hanged. Christians carrying his body for burial heard a beautiful angelic chanting in the sky above them.

This podcast is a continuation of the teachings from God's word by Pastor John Donnerberg.

How can we be a GREAT church?Series: AGM Sunday Preacher: Rev. Simon DurrantSunday MorningDate: 17th May 2026Passage: Matthew 18:1-5

Eureka The Pentecostal Church Thursday Evening Service - 01/01/2026"What Makes a Good Church a Great Church"Pastor McDonaldConnect with us! Instagram: instagram.com/eurekachurch Facebook: Eureka The Pentecostal Church Youtube: youtube.com/c/EurekaThePentecostalChurch Website: eureka.churchListen/Download this sermon on Spotify or Apple Podcasts - Eureka the Pentecostal Church All songs are performed by licensing agreement through CCLI #1578358 and Streaming License #21284088

In this episode Ashleigh and Dennis discuss how great churches handle disciplining members.

Series: ReThinking ChurchThe Church's framework for building a discipling culture is three-fold: Gather/Grow/Go.Mark 9:12-29

HelloIt's with deep sadness that I've learned the passing of Professor Daniel Newman a prominent scholar of Medieval Arab Cuisine and a friend of this podcast.He was a guest four years ago, almost to this day when we talked about Persian cuisine in the middles ages, the influence of Arab and Islam on it, and of course vice versa.It was a fascinating discussion that lasted almost two hours and I thought i'll share with you the best bits, edited down with all the lovely fun facts and delicious recipes of the vast, fascinating period.And of course I want to dedicate this episode to all Iranian people who are suffering at this horrible time, under unimaginable conditions.In memoriam of the lovely Daniel Newman. 1963- 7th March 2026.Love,Thom{The music on this episode is titled nihavend pesrev and is probably by a Greek composer of Ottoman era named Πετράκης (Tiryaki) (1543; - 1600)He was an important Rum composer and musician in the Ottoman empire of the 16th century. He lived in the Istanbul and participated in a dervish order, having the nickname, Tiryaki (theriaklis).Lived probably between 1543 and 1600, and attributed approximately 10 compositions.In some sources mention the Great Petrakis (Petraki I Kebir), but is more likely to relate to Peter the Peloponnesian later. Petros Peloponnesios or Peter the Lampadarios (c. 1735 – 1778). He was a cantor, composer and teacher of Byzantine and Ottoman music. He served as second domestikos (ecclesiastic official of the Byzantine Empire and later part of the Orthodox Church in Constantinople, present day Istanbul) between his arrival about 1764 until the death of Ioannes Trapezountios, and it is assumed that he became lampadarios (leader of the left choir) between 1770 and 1778 at the Great Church of Constantinople, after Daniel the Protopsaltes became Archon Protopsaltes.}Support the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dennis and Ashleigh are joined by their friend Tony to discuss what makes a great church community.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William discusses how the Great Church Fathers and medieval Saints refuted the lies of Islam

In this episode Dennis is joined by his wife Hannah and Paul Pak to discuss what makes great church worship. Together they discuss top tier worship bands, what makes great (and terrible) song lyrics, and much more.

In this new series, Dennis and Ashleigh discuss what makes a great church. In this episode, they discuss what makes a great pastor. 

Senior Pastor Israel Soto brings an encouraging message from the Word of God. The post The Signature Of A Great Church (Part 2) appeared first on Rock of Ages AOG.

Sunday evening Faith Promise message from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

Revival, God, Bible, Parkwood, Barefield

This heartfelt dedication service beautifully conveys the profound joy and miraculous journey of World Harvest Church as it embarks on an exciting new chapter in its ministry. Brother Wells, with deep reverence, reflects on the extraordinary blessing of acquiring this remarkable facility—emphasizing that it is far more than just a building; it is a vibrant, living spiritual home. Drawing inspiration from the early church in Acts, his message highlights five essential pillars of a thriving faith community: steadfast leadership, genuine fellowship, committed prayer, generous giving, and passionate witnessing. The church is portrayed as a sanctuary and healing center where broken lives are restored, prodigals are welcomed home, and the Holy Spirit moves powerfully among the congregation. This dedication stands as a compelling call to faith, unity, and outreach—inviting all to experience and participate in the transformative power of God's love within a lively, growing community destined to shine brightly as a beacon of hope and salvation throughout the surrounding region.

This greatest of Christian orators is commemorated not only today, but as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (with St Basil the Great and St Gregory the Theologian) on January 30.   He was born in Antioch to pious parents around 345. His mother was widowed at the age of twenty, and devoted herself to rearing her son in piety. He received his literary and oratorical training from the greatest pagan teachers of the day. Though an illustrious and profitable career as a secular orator was open to him, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. He lived as a monk from 374 to 381, eventually dwelling as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Here his extreme ascetic practices ruined his health, so that he was forced to return to Antioch, where he was ordained to the priesthood. In Antioch his astonishing gifts of preaching first showed themselves, earning him the epithet Chrysostomos, "Golden-mouth", by which he became universally known. His gifts became so far-famed that he was chosen to succeed St Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken to Constantinople secretly (some say he was actually kidnapped) to avoid the opposition of the Antiochian people to losing their beloved preacher. He was made Patriarch of Constantinople in 398.   Archbishop John shone in his sermons as always, often censuring the corrupt morals and luxurious living of the nobility. For this he incurred the anger of the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled to Pontus in 403. The people protested by rioting, and the following night an earthquake shook the city, so frightening the Empress that she had Chrysostom called back. The reconciliation was short-lived. Saint John did not at all moderate the intensity of his sermons, and when the Empress had a silver statue of herself erected outside the Great Church in 403, accompanied by much revelry, the Patriarch spoke out against her, earning her unforgiving anger. In 404 he was exiled to Cucusus, near Armenia. When Pope Innocent of Rome interceded on his behalf, the imperial family only exiled him further, to a town called Pityus near the Caucasus. The journey was so difficult and his guards so cruel that the frail Archbishop gave up his soul to God before reaching his final place of exile, in 407. His last words were "Glory be to God for all things."   Saint John Chrysostom is the author of more written works than any other Church Father: his works include 1,447 recorded sermons, 240 epistles, and complete commentaries on Genesis, the Gospels of Matthew and John, the Acts of the Apostles, and all the Epistles of St Paul.   His repose was on September 14, but since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his commemoration has been transferred to this day.

This greatest of Christian orators is commemorated not only today, but as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (with St Basil the Great and St Gregory the Theologian) on January 30.   He was born in Antioch to pious parents around 345. His mother was widowed at the age of twenty, and devoted herself to rearing her son in piety. He received his literary and oratorical training from the greatest pagan teachers of the day. Though an illustrious and profitable career as a secular orator was open to him, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. He lived as a monk from 374 to 381, eventually dwelling as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Here his extreme ascetic practices ruined his health, so that he was forced to return to Antioch, where he was ordained to the priesthood. In Antioch his astonishing gifts of preaching first showed themselves, earning him the epithet Chrysostomos, "Golden-mouth", by which he became universally known. His gifts became so far-famed that he was chosen to succeed St Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken to Constantinople secretly (some say he was actually kidnapped) to avoid the opposition of the Antiochian people to losing their beloved preacher. He was made Patriarch of Constantinople in 398.   Archbishop John shone in his sermons as always, often censuring the corrupt morals and luxurious living of the nobility. For this he incurred the anger of the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled to Pontus in 403. The people protested by rioting, and the following night an earthquake shook the city, so frightening the Empress that she had Chrysostom called back. The reconciliation was short-lived. Saint John did not at all moderate the intensity of his sermons, and when the Empress had a silver statue of herself erected outside the Great Church in 403, accompanied by much revelry, the Patriarch spoke out against her, earning her unforgiving anger. In 404 he was exiled to Cucusus, near Armenia. When Pope Innocent of Rome interceded on his behalf, the imperial family only exiled him further, to a town called Pityus near the Caucasus. The journey was so difficult and his guards so cruel that the frail Archbishop gave up his soul to God before reaching his final place of exile, in 407. His last words were "Glory be to God for all things."   Saint John Chrysostom is the author of more written works than any other Church Father: his works include 1,447 recorded sermons, 240 epistles, and complete commentaries on Genesis, the Gospels of Matthew and John, the Acts of the Apostles, and all the Epistles of St Paul.   His repose was on September 14, but since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his commemoration has been transferred to this day.

Matthew 18:1-14 | Rev. Blake Arnoult Matthew: The Gospel to the Church  

Pastor Keith's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “A Great Church”. This sermon covers Acts 4:32-37.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

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Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading is Northwest Christian's annual summer reading campaign.  During the summer of 2025, we're jumping -- with both feet! -- into Tim Kimmel's "Raising Kids for True Greatness - Redefining Success for Your Child".  Throughout Summer 2025, swing by the school's offices to pick up a free copy and join us!Both feet?  Yes!  The school's two podcasts -- Kingdom Culture Conversations and Off the Page -- are each working through the book all summer.On Off the Page, Geoff and G are working through the book chapter-by-chapter, taking a deep dive into the ideas, concepts, and principles that will help us all, as parents, to reframe how we approach raising our kids.Then, on Kingdom Culture Conversations, we are spending time with the "Top 10" list found at the conclusion of each chapter within  the book.  Specifically, we are putting those lists in front of members of the NCS faculty and community that might be able to offer insights based on their role in the school.It's going to be a great summer full of growth!  Take the time to join us!"Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit: https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit: https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone: (623)225-5573.

Thank you for listening. We pray the podcast is a blessing to you. Please visit our website www.columbianabaptist.com.

Thank you for listening. We pray the podcast is a blessing to you. Please visit our website www.columbianabaptist.com.

When St John Chrysostom was exiled, the Great Church caught fire and was destroyed. Most of the people saw this as a judgment upon the City for exiling the holy Archbishop; but St John's enemies tried to blame his followers and persecuted them fiercely. Two of these loyal followers were Tigrios, a priest, and Eutropios, a reader. Tigrios had been a slave in his youth and was a eunuch; but once he was freed he had given his life selflessly to the service of the Church. The governor, Optatius, had Tigrios viciously tortured, then sent him into exile in Mesopotamia, where he died in captivity. Eutropios, another pure and holy servant of the Church, was flogged with whips and rods, then hanged. Christians carrying his body for burial heard a beautiful angelic chanting in the sky above them.

When St John Chrysostom was exiled, the Great Church caught fire and was destroyed. Most of the people saw this as a judgment upon the City for exiling the holy Archbishop; but St John's enemies tried to blame his followers and persecuted them fiercely. Two of these loyal followers were Tigrios, a priest, and Eutropios, a reader. Tigrios had been a slave in his youth and was a eunuch; but once he was freed he had given his life selflessly to the service of the Church. The governor, Optatius, had Tigrios viciously tortured, then sent him into exile in Mesopotamia, where he died in captivity. Eutropios, another pure and holy servant of the Church, was flogged with whips and rods, then hanged. Christians carrying his body for burial heard a beautiful angelic chanting in the sky above them.

In Acts 11, we see God at work through His scattered followers, spreading the gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. As the gathered crowd in Antioch forms, God brings together a diverse community, united by faith in Jesus. Through unexpected messengers and Spirit-led moments, the early church grows—multicultural, mission-minded, and marked by grace. Scriptures: Acts 11

Fifth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave asks us to think of a person we know who no longer goes to Church. He notes how the Paulist Fathers, and all of us, are called to minister to those at the margins of our faith. Preached at St. Gregory the Great Church, San Diego, CA on 4-6-25

A cold church, a compromised church, a crushed church, and a complacent church. On Friday we began Looking for a Great Church. Of course the way people look for anything these days is by reading the reviews! Jesus reviewed seven churches in the early chapters of Revelation. And His ratings ranged from Outstanding, to Disgusting. Let's drop back into the sermon as Jim is examining the words dictated to the church in Ephesus, in Revelation 2. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS04282025_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 2-3

What does Jesus want your church to be? And do? First let's remember that it's the Lord's church, not ours; He is the Head of His Body - He calls the shots. So our grand visions and well-meaning objectives aren't actually relevant. We know what churches today are. Is that what they're supposed to be? To find the answer, we'll need to open the Scriptures. Christ left some guidelines for churches in the hands of His disciple, John. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS04252025_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 2-3

LIFE Fellowship Assimilation Director Abby Wozniak joins Pastor Dan for today's episode and discusses the components of a church's hospitality ministry and its value.

In this episode, Bobby and Khalil explore church architecture and why many modern churches seem to have lost their predecessors' intricate beauty and grandeur. Why did churches once reflect the glory of God through art, sculpture, and stained glass, and what caused this tradition to fade?___________________________________________________________________________✴️

The Presentation of the Lord. Father Dave recounts Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus in the Temple, and how they practiced their faith just like us. He also notes what we can learn from listening to women and other lesser-heard voices in the Church. Preached at St. Gregory the Great Church in San Diego, CA on 2-03-25

How to Sustain Momentum with Pastor Ryan in Episode 155 of Fly on the Wall Join Chris Sonksen as he dives into a crucial conversation on maintaining and understanding momentum in church growth with Pastor Ryan from Great Church. This episode is packed with insightful strategies and real-world experiences aimed at enhancing your leadership and sustaining growth effectively.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The Nature of Momentum: Understanding how momentum can exaggerate success and mask underlying issues.Sustaining Growth: Practical tips for keeping your church's momentum alive through celebration and showcasing life changes.Strategic Insights: How to recognize and address hidden weaknesses within your organization to avoid growth plateaus.Don't miss out on these vital lessons to empower your ministry and maintain your community's growth trajectory.

This greatest of Christian orators is commemorated not only today, but as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (with St Basil the Great and St Gregory the Theologian) on January 30.   He was born in Antioch to pious parents around 345. His mother was widowed at the age of twenty, and devoted herself to rearing her son in piety. He received his literary and oratorical training from the greatest pagan teachers of the day. Though an illustrious and profitable career as a secular orator was open to him, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. He lived as a monk from 374 to 381, eventually dwelling as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Here his extreme ascetic practices ruined his health, so that he was forced to return to Antioch, where he was ordained to the priesthood. In Antioch his astonishing gifts of preaching first showed themselves, earning him the epithet Chrysostomos, "Golden-mouth", by which he became universally known. His gifts became so far-famed that he was chosen to succeed St Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken to Constantinople secretly (some say he was actually kidnapped) to avoid the opposition of the Antiochian people to losing their beloved preacher. He was made Patriarch of Constantinople in 398.   Archbishop John shone in his sermons as always, often censuring the corrupt morals and luxurious living of the nobility. For this he incurred the anger of the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled to Pontus in 403. The people protested by rioting, and the following night an earthquake shook the city, so frightening the Empress that she had Chrysostom called back. The reconciliation was short-lived. Saint John did not at all moderate the intensity of his sermons, and when the Empress had a silver statue of herself erected outside the Great Church in 403, accompanied by much revelry, the Patriarch spoke out against her, earning her unforgiving anger. In 404 he was exiled to Cucusus, near Armenia. When Pope Innocent of Rome interceded on his behalf, the imperial family only exiled him further, to a town called Pityus near the Caucasus. The journey was so difficult and his guards so cruel that the frail Archbishop gave up his soul to God before reaching his final place of exile, in 407. His last words were "Glory be to God for all things."   Saint John Chrysostom is the author of more written works than any other Church Father: his works include 1,447 recorded sermons, 240 epistles, and complete commentaries on Genesis, the Gospels of Matthew and John, the Acts of the Apostles, and all the Epistles of St Paul.   His repose was on September 14, but since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his commemoration has been transferred to this day.

This greatest of Christian orators is commemorated not only today, but as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (with St Basil the Great and St Gregory the Theologian) on January 30.   He was born in Antioch to pious parents around 345. His mother was widowed at the age of twenty, and devoted herself to rearing her son in piety. He received his literary and oratorical training from the greatest pagan teachers of the day. Though an illustrious and profitable career as a secular orator was open to him, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. He lived as a monk from 374 to 381, eventually dwelling as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Here his extreme ascetic practices ruined his health, so that he was forced to return to Antioch, where he was ordained to the priesthood. In Antioch his astonishing gifts of preaching first showed themselves, earning him the epithet Chrysostomos, "Golden-mouth", by which he became universally known. His gifts became so far-famed that he was chosen to succeed St Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken to Constantinople secretly (some say he was actually kidnapped) to avoid the opposition of the Antiochian people to losing their beloved preacher. He was made Patriarch of Constantinople in 398.   Archbishop John shone in his sermons as always, often censuring the corrupt morals and luxurious living of the nobility. For this he incurred the anger of the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled to Pontus in 403. The people protested by rioting, and the following night an earthquake shook the city, so frightening the Empress that she had Chrysostom called back. The reconciliation was short-lived. Saint John did not at all moderate the intensity of his sermons, and when the Empress had a silver statue of herself erected outside the Great Church in 403, accompanied by much revelry, the Patriarch spoke out against her, earning her unforgiving anger. In 404 he was exiled to Cucusus, near Armenia. When Pope Innocent of Rome interceded on his behalf, the imperial family only exiled him further, to a town called Pityus near the Caucasus. The journey was so difficult and his guards so cruel that the frail Archbishop gave up his soul to God before reaching his final place of exile, in 407. His last words were "Glory be to God for all things."   Saint John Chrysostom is the author of more written works than any other Church Father: his works include 1,447 recorded sermons, 240 epistles, and complete commentaries on Genesis, the Gospels of Matthew and John, the Acts of the Apostles, and all the Epistles of St Paul.   His repose was on September 14, but since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his commemoration has been transferred to this day.

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