Podcasts about letters to the church

Lead Pastor, Joseph Rahm, speaks through 1 Thessalonians in this sermon series.

When we see the throne of God, we become fully captivated by His holiness, completely surrendered to His will, and passionately devoted to His glory above all else.

Pastor Neil continues the Letters To The Church series with The Loving Church based out of Revelations 3:7-8.

Guest speaker, Ben Sparks, teaches through 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 6:1-14. The passage teaches that Christians should reflect on their identities as new creations in Christ, empowering them to reject sin and embrace a life characterized by righteousness and grace. Despite our struggles, we can experience genuine freedom through the transformative power of the resurrection.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Jesus challenges us to a heart check: If we do not exchange our worldly values for Kingdom values, our hearts won't be on fire for God.

Alex Rossie joins Jeremy today to talk about his experience as a missionary in Central America and how to get over the many roadblocks in our modern American culture that stop people from being disciple-makers. Alex talks about his experience with Ordinary Movement, helping existing churches turn their members into disciple-makers, and with Mosaic Movement, a disciple-making community he's founded. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:56 Alex's Backstory 4:28 Discipleship Learnings From Central America 11:18 Trying to Apply Central American Ideas To The US 21:58 Alex's Disciple Making Vision 34:20 Can We Tweak The American Church System To Launch Real Disciple-Making Movements? 37:26 Is Bi-Vocational The Way To Go? 41:39 How Ordinary Movement Is Making Disciple-Makers 53:04 Mosaic Vision Mentioned: Ordinary Movement: https://ordinarymovement.com/ Mosaic Movement: https://joinmosaicmovement.com/ Alex's Marketing Agency: https://www.leverageoms.com/ Letters To The Church by Francis Chan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830776583/ Contagious Disciple Making by David and Paul Watson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0529112205 ---

Worship and Youth Pastor, Zack Gregor, moves us into the next letter in our Letters to the Church teaching series with 1 Thessalonians.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 5:12-21. Understanding that Christ's sacrifice not only forgives our sins but empowers us to live righteously can help Christians overcome feelings of unworthiness and guilt. It assures believers that they are not merely forgiven but are called to live in a new identity and purpose, equipped by grace.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Jesus challenges us to a heart check: If we fall asleep in our faith, our hearts won't be on fire for God.

Pastor Neil will continue the "Letters To The Church" Sermon Series with a message titled - The Cost Of Compromise from Revelation 2: 12-16. From this letter to the church at Pergamum we will see how they resisted persecution, but they began to fall to seduction. With overwhelming cultural pressure around them, they began to compromise. They sought satisfaction in physical things, and it cost them greatly in spiritual things. The Pergamum church faced the same choice that every similar church faces. It could repent and receive all the blessedness of eternal life in the glory of heaven or it could refuse to repent and face the terrifying reality of having the Lord Jesus Christ declare war on it. They would see that if they maintained the path of compromise, that it would ultimately lead to judgment. We pray that we would be a church that takes a strong stand for God's truth, refusing to compromise with the world.

Part 2 on the series "The End"Senior Pastor Shane ReddingLegacy Christian Church8755 Technology Way # LReno, NV 89521Join us on Sundays at 4:30pm!

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 5:1-11. We have a position of peace with God and should embrace suffering as a means to grow in Christlikeness. Understanding that trials are part of the Christian journey can empower believers to face life's challenges with a hopeful perspective, knowing they are being shaped into the image of Christ.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Paul Oh, Sunday 9 March 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBXNZf4-GhM

Jesus challenges us to a heart check: If we compromise with our culture's sexual values and practices, our hearts won't be on fire for God.

Pastoral Resident, Jordan Sanberg, speaks on bearing burdens through Galatians 6.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 4:13-25. The passage encourages believers to reflect on their own faith. In times of struggle and uncertainty, understanding that faith, like Abraham's, counts for righteousness and can bring hope and assurance. Our standing before God is based on belief and trust in Him, rather than our performance.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Jesus challenges us to a heart check: If we pursue comfort over faithfulness, our hearts won't be on fire for God.

Pastor Neil will continue the "Letters To The Church" Sermon Series with the next message titled - Enduring The Storm from Revelation 2:8-11 Through this message we will hear about the suffering of the Church Of Smyrna and the Lord's message to the church: Jesus tells Smyrna to hang in there. To not lose faith or hope. “Be thou faithful unto death” he urges them “and I will give you a crown of life” It's easy to be faithful to God when everything is going our way. To trust Him in the light. But none of this was true for Smyrna. Nothing was going their way and darkness shrouded them like an oppressive cloud. It was at that moment; when being faithful was hard that Jesus told them “I know what you're going through, but hang in there. Be faithful unto death, and do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. More often than not in the world we live in, it's not popular to be a Christian. We can be laughed at, ridiculed, and mocked for who we are and what we believe. But here's the thing; Jesus says, I know what you're going through but hang in there, be faithful even unto death, I have a crown with your name on it, waiting on the other side. Be faithful! Endure the storm!

Paul Oh, Sunday 2 March 2025,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kfJz8jYrX4

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 4:1-12. This passage asserts that faith is the vital link between us and God's grace. It reassures believers that their faith, not their performance, secures their relationship with God, thus alleviating guilt and fostering a deeper trust in His promises.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Pastor Joseph speaks through the passage in Galatians on the Spirit.

Jesus challenges us to a heart check: If we have the right beliefs but don't have love, our hearts won't be on fire for God.

Peter Jung, Sunday 23 February 2025 https://youtube.com/live/RWdDHf1fjAE

Pastor Neil will begin a brand new sermon series called "Letters To The Church" - A study from Revelation. You don't want to miss this! Jesus authored seven letters to the early church. By exploring these letters, we can hear what he is speaking to his church today.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 3:21-31. This passage teaches believers that their standing before God is not based on their own works or adherence to the law, but solely on their faith in Christ. It encourages Christians to rest in Christ's righteousness, alleviating the burden of guilt and performance while inviting those outside the faith to embrace the grace that is offered freely.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Pastor Joseph speaks through the passage from 4:21-5:15 on the topic of freedom.

Revelation is a unique book that unveils the deeper realities of our world and our hearts to encourage and challenge Jesus' imperfect church.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 3:1-20. This passage serves as a sobering reminder for Christians and others that they cannot rely on their own efforts to earn God's favor. It encourages believers to embrace the Gospel as the only means of justification, freeing them from the burden of perfectionism and leading them to a deeper reliance on Christ's righteousness.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Pastor Joseph speaks through Galatians 4:1-20.

Paul Oh, Sunday 09 February 2025https://youtube.com/live/dglvayLYaG4

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 2:25-29. This passage encourages Christians to examine their own hearts, rather than just their external religious practices. It reminds us that God desires genuine faith and obedience that flows from an inner transformation. In a world where it's easy to focus on appearances, this message challenges believers to seek authenticity in their relationship with God.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Youth and Worship Pastor, Zack Gregor, spoke through the passage in Galatians on the Law.

Daniel Kang, Sunday 02 February 2025 https://youtube.com/live/Ifwsci_Mxwc

Paul Oh, Sunday 26 January 2025 https://youtube.com/live/qDNaIe_Rlk8

Pastor Joseph speaks through the passage in Galatians.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 2:17-29. This passage encourages Christians today to reflect on their own faith and relationship with God, reminding them that a true follower of Christ goes beyond just knowing the Scriptures. It urges believers to seek genuine heart transformation over mere outward demonstrations of faith, serving as a guide in spiritual growth and authenticity.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Pastor Joseph opens up a new teaching series by discussing Galatians 1:1-10.

Paul Oh, Sunday 19 January 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqHgOuxAYQA

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 2:1-16. This passage shows us that Christians must understand the seriousness of their actions and the necessity of repentance and faith. While we face judgment for our sins, there is grace available through Christ, encouraging us to live righteously and share this message of hope with others.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Sermon 1-5-25 // Pastor Aaron Brown

This week, Pastoral Resident Harrison Kerns resumes our Letters to the Church series, preaching from Romans 1:18-32, which shows us that scripture gives us warnings of what wickedness brings, and that a good God condemns sin.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

When we talk about church gatherings, we often fall into one of two extremes: 1. Super libertarian 2. Super controlled Both ends of the spectrum have value in the right context, but what happens when we go outside the box and stop turning one dial to 100% and the other to 0%? That's what Art Thomas us understand today, as he shares how his organization has built a local house church network...and why they took the unusual step of officially organizing it instead of leaving it cranked to 100% "freedom". Jeremy and Art discuss thinking outside the box, how to decide if you should officially organize, how to disciple people within a house church setting, and how to build engaged groups (since most people are used to passive worship services). In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:37 From unconventional church plants to thriving house church network 15:11 How freedom to think outside the box encourages disciple-making 25:32 Should your house church group officially organize? 32:28 House church network governing structure 38:14 Defining discipleship 47:23 How to activate people's gifts after (potentially) decades of passivity in worship services Mentioned: Art's Website: https://www.artthomas.org/ Roots Church Website: https://www.rootsag.org/ Gospel Houses: How Everyday Christians can Make Disciples At Home by Art Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959547011/ The Heavenly Man: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825446775/ Letters To The Church by Francis Chan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830776583/ Revolution by George Barna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096VZ85G/ Family on Mission by Mike Breen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999898108/ ---

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues the Letters to the Church series with Romans 1:18‑23. This passage shows us that true worship is a choice that honors God, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of value and truth, rather than turning to false idols that lead us astray.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield resumes the Letters to the Church series with Romans 1:8‑17. This passage serves as a reminder that our faith in Christ is not just a personal matter but is also a powerful tool for revealing God's righteousness to the world. As believers, we are called to share the gospel boldly and to live out our faith in a way that reflects God's righteousness to those around us.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

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