Podcasts about local church

Today we dove far back into the archives to the first series we did called The Art of the Meeting. When we take the time to set the atmosphere, it tells people that they are important and have been invited to something important. Comfortable chairs and favorable lighting can make all the difference in people's ability to receive and engage in a meeting. Preparing questions ahead of time to promote engagement and discussion is a must during preparation. And ending with clear action items helps people know what is happening next and that the time together was valuable.  

Kindly Listen to this Edition of Grace PillsTitle: My Local Church and I (Ministry in the Local Church) | Part 11E (LXXIV) | Grace Pills | w/ Pastor Josh Laryea

Delivered by Shendy and Andrew Jost from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Genesis 46: 1-7.28-30; Rs psalm 37: 3-4.18-19.27-28.39-40; Matthew 10: 16-23.THE SPIRIT WHO SPEAKS The title for our meditation today is:The Spirit Who Speaks. A friend who is a priest has been a missionary for manyyears in a very remote and far away country. He even got a privilege to servethe Local Church and his religious congregation through various importantpositions. He said that, the secret he is very well accepted in the internalcircles of the Church, fellow members of his congregation and the people of thearea, is because he really enters into the hearts of people. He intended to explain that tounderstand what the locals' hearts and minds say, you must enter into theircircle and actively talk with them. Ironically, the culture of that societydoes not show that they like to talk openly and to freely express themselves.In general they seem silent and reserved. To other people or guests, someoneneeds to bow his head to show a proper way of speaking and communicating. According to the missionary, if youwant to be in their midst and understand their conversation, you need to bewith them when they talk and share about themselves and their lives. Whenexactly is that moment? He said, when they are drinking beer or alcoholicdrinks. The spirit or energy that makes them speak and express themselves isalcohol. Without that spirit and without being with them, a missionary or guestis still considered foreign to them, and is never considered belonging to them. For all people as we communicate aboutthe identity of our faith, Jesus Christ reminds us that we will be likestrangers in the midst of the world. We are like sheep in the middle of wolves.One simple example. I, who have faith and knowledge of God, I am in the midstof digital communication with its culture and ways of communication. I have totry my best to enter with my Christian spirit and values, which may fail or canbe carried away by the huge manifestations of the digital world interaction. Thereis a common choice to make is to do a compromise. In the midst of today's worldcomplexity, God teaches us to have the ability to hear and obey the Holy Spiritwho speaks. We do not choose the spirit of alcohol or the type of pleasure ofthe flesh or the world to make us speak. We need to provide appropriate spacein ourselves for the Holy Spirit so that He speaks to us, and sends us to speakto the world around us. That space is our heart and mind, which is in every personin good will and faith. That space can also be our families, groups andcommunities. Let us give the place and time for the Spirit to speak. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O most Holy Spirit, come to us and speak to us according to Yourwill. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the nameof the Father ...

A teaching on how to raise disciples and start a cell in your community and in your house. You are called not only to preach the gospel but also to disciple men for the growth of the kingdom.

A teaching on how to raise disciples and start a cell in your community and in your house. You are called not only to preach the gospel but also to disciple men for the growth of the kingdom.

Delivered by Vivian from the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indoensia. Genesis 41: 55-57; 42: 5-7a.17-24a; Rs psalm 33: 2-3.10-11.18-19; Matthew 10: 1-7.LOST SHEEP Our meditation today is entitled: LostSheep. We do not feel strange or out of context about sheep often mentioned inthe scriptures, or expressed by Jesus Christ Himself, that refers to all of usas His followers. Even now, the intention is broadened to include all thebelievers living in this world as the sheep of the Lord. What God desires toall is that none of these all be lost. There is a fish in a pond that islonely, and has never joined other fish. He tends to hide behind rocks. Hispresence is unknown to others. A turtle passed around the rock and rebuked thefish: "You are a lost sheep. You are in here, but you make yourself lost,so you are alienated of this world." This simple illustration wants to giveus a hint about the loss and alienation of people in this world, even thoughthey are actually in the world, especially among those who love them. Suchlosses, in the understanding of living togetherness and social life, are oftenreferred to the marginalized or abandoned people in our society. The Scripturesand Jesus Himself say that they are the lost sheep. They must be sought, foundand brought home to the loving kindness of God the Father. In a particular point of view, theMother Church is very concerned and sad about her lost sheep. The universalchurch, the Local Church of the Dioceses, the territorial Church of theparishes and the most basic Church of our families, feel how painful suchlosses of their members. There are sheep who are lost because of the manychoices and offers of worldly manifestations directing them to the wrong paths.There are sheep who are excluded because of their evil behavior towards othersand are denied being part of the Church. There are sheep who abandon theirfaith and enter into other beliefs. There are sheep who deliberately andquietly move away or disappear from togetherness and brotherhood in the Church. What the Lord Jesus revealed in Histime about lost sheep, then the apostles were sent to bring them home, is areality that is very relevant to our situation. Each of us is supposed to carryout that mission. We take that responsibility with the aim of bringing back thesheep that have been away and lost. A disconnected relationship because of sinand evil that disowns one another, must be rejoint, as exemplified by Josephthe son of Jacob who was in Egypt, reunited with his family from Canaan. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O generous and kind Father, kindly look at us and restore us fromthe sins that alienate us from each other. Hail Mary full of grace ... In thename the Father ...

Today we dove far back into the archives to the first series we did called The Art of the Meeting.  Bible experts suggest that Jesus spent 73% of His time with small groups in strategic situations. Who are you meeting with, how often are you meeting, why do you meet, and what is your meeting culture. The answers to those questions are critical to the forward momentum of your church vision. 

The Importance of Leadership in the Local Church

Kindly Listen to this Edition of Grace PillsTitle: My Local Church and I (Ministry in the Local Church) | Part 11D (LXXIII) | Grace Pills | w/ Pastor Josh Laryea

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How to know good preaching and your responsibilities as the listener. As a Christian you want to be engaged in what is being taught. To be engaged means to be thinking about how the teaching is affecting you. Do you feel convicted by the teaching? Are you stimulated to repent? Do you see behaviors in you where you might need to change… The post An Atmosphere of Truth, Part 2 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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Are you being filled with the Spirit? There are misconceptions about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Being filled with the Spirit is not some mystical ecstatic strange experience of euphoria, or personal intuition. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is to be saturated with the word of God. Colossians 3:16 tells us to let the word of… The post An Atmosphere of Truth, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' the hosts discuss their experiences at Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario and their participation in a biblical counseling conference. They are joined by Nathan Penny, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church. The conversation revolves around the development and expansion of the biblical counseling movement in Canada, the current state of biblical counseling across Canadian provinces, and the importance of training and equipping leaders to create a sustainable care framework within churches. Nathan highlights the unique challenges and successes of implementing a biblical counseling culture in a large church and underscores the importance of teamwork, including the pivotal role of women in the ministry. The episode also touches on the broader vision of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Canada to ensure local access to biblical care and counseling and the importance of personal health and fitness for ministry effectiveness.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:41 Guest Introduction: Nathan Penny00:48 Biblical Counseling Movement in Canada03:24 Challenges and Isolation in Counseling05:04 Conference and Resource Sharing06:26 Equipping and Training at Hope Bible Church09:40 Addressing Counseling Needs and Reevaluation12:59 Creating a Culture of Care in the Church14:00 Empowering Women in Ministry14:40 The Power of Teamwork in Counseling16:15 Training Together for Effective Ministry18:19 Starting a Counseling Process19:49 Vision for Biblical Counseling in Canada25:07 The Importance of Health and Fitness for Ministry Leaders27:23 Trusting God with Our Insufficiencies28:46 Final Thoughts and GratitudeEpisode MentionsHope Bible Church Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition Equipped to Counsel Curriculum 

A mark of maturity is being more disciplined and governed by what you believe than by what you feel. We need emotions, but we can't be emotionally driven. Feelings are real, but they're also temporary—and they can compromise good decisions. People who haven't developed their faith often let their feelings shape their beliefs. But those who operate in a spirit of faith are consistent in not allowing their emotions to lead them.

Family Camp 2025 Sermon by Nick Neves, pastor | 06.29.25   Pastor Nick looks at the biblical precedent for membership in the local church, beginning in Ephesians 2:11-22.

Practicing the one another commands shows a transformed Life. I want to encourage you to believe what God teaches us in His Word. Believe it deeply, and obey it boldly.  Do what Christ commands about life in the local church, entrusting yourselves to God who watches over you. Practicing these one-another commands, especially in the context of the local church is so… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 6 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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Dr. Charles Blackstock teaches on the local church.

Why Join The Local Church by Jacques Jacobs

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This week, Jason and Shelby are joined by worship leader and songwriter Bekah (White) Williams, the voice behind powerful worship anthems like "Rest On Us" and "Make Room."From touring with Green Day and opening for Fergie, to laying it all down and finding her place in the local church, Bekah shares her raw, redemptive journey of faith. She opens up about how discovering whose she was in Christ unlocked her holy roar in worship—and changed everything.This is a story of surrender, purpose, and the power of identity in Jesus. If you need inspiration, clarity, or just a reminder that God can use every part of your story, this episode is for you.

Biblical hospitality is more than inviting people to your home. Travis expounds on the service oriented one another commands in the New Testament. Showing hospitality as one of these service-oriented one another commands and it goes beyond inviting people into your home. Biblical hospitality is about opening your life to others, inviting them into your life, making them feel at ease with… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 5| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Greet one another with a holy kiss. Travis reminds us that Love is the foundation of the Church, that Jesus established. He tells us that with love and practicing the one another commands we strive to be closer to each other. Travis now expounds upon the one another commands that teach us to honor one another in a God honoring way. Travis… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 4| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about how the local church affects our health. A report from the Hartford Institute on Religion Research focused on this topic as it related to “clergy” or “pastors,” yet there may be a sense in which all members of a church could potentially be impacted. […]

The one another attitudes produce one another actions. Godly attitudes lead to godly actions that are the life of the local church. Travis will be speaking about how the one another attitudes of love, humility, and unity, lead to one another actions. He explains how the practiced one another commands produce real effects. The effects are demonstrated by the church members as… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 3 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Life In The Local Church - 1 Subtitle: Waiting For The Son Speaker: Pastor David Anderson Broadcaster: Ballee Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 5/18/2025 Bible: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Length: 37 min.

The deep love of others creates humility in us. Christ wants love to saturate every one of His churches. Closely connected to love is the virtue of humility, which causes the constant pursuit of unity in the church. Do you seek to love others in the Church body? Do you love to obey Jesus commands? Travis explains how the deep love of… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 2| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

In this episode of Speak the Truth, the hosts are reporting from Ontario at the Biblical Counseling Coalition Canada Conference. They highlight the pioneering efforts of individuals spearheading biblical counseling initiatives in Canada. Emily introduces Betty-Anne Van Rees, a biblical counseling pioneer from Cambridge, Ontario. Betty-Anne shares her journey into biblical counseling, originating from her personal trials and need for help after her husband's death. Her story speaks to the importance of the church's role in providing support and counseling through biblical teachings. The episode also discusses the interconnectedness of small churches in Canada, training initiatives, and the ongoing efforts to equip churches to better serve their communities.00:00 Introduction to Speak the Truth Podcast00:34 Conference Highlights and Pioneering Efforts in Canada01:55 Betty-Anne Van Rees: A Journey into Biblical Counseling03:30 The Impact of Personal Tragedy and Finding Help04:58 Discovering Biblical Counseling and Its Importance07:50 Challenges and Growth in Biblical Counseling10:47 Mobilizing the Church in Canada16:00 The Role of Training and Community Support21:03 Encouragement and Closing RemarksEpisode MentionsCanadian Biblical Counseling Coalition 

Your attitude determines your altitude. Complainers identify problems and conclude that progress is impossible. People with vision identify problems—and find a way forward. A mark of maturity is refusing to be a complainer.

Love is the defining virtue of the Local Church. The Lord will produce joy in our church as we continue to submit to His design of the Local Church. This means day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year we submit to his design. God's design of the church will show forth His wisdom of church unity through… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Importance of Leadership in the Local Church

The Importance of Leadership in the Local Church

Diversity in the church is by design by the three persons of the trinity. Travis shows us how the triune God established His church to have diversity so that the local church gives glory to God. Life in the local church diversifies significantly into a variety of gifts, a variety of services, and a variety of activities. Gods' design for the church… The post Unity through Diversity, Part 2| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Bible clearly instructs us to earnestly desire and covet the gift of prophecy. However, why are we not seeing it more frequently in local churches? In this informative episode, Dr. Ray interviews Dr. Janie Miner, who has been called as a prophet to the local church. This candid conversation addresses the important issue of hearing God's voice. 1 Cor 14:39  Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.  Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate  Answer your call by enrolling with the International College of Ministry at www.icmcollege.org/enroll  Purchase Dr. Ray's latest book, "The Call." God called you, and you answered: this is what you need to know! Click Here  Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our podcast website  - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.   Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com. Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com. Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804   For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com Enjoy free courses offered by the International College of Ministry Free Courses Show host bio - Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter. 

The Local church was established by Jesus. Biblical doctrine is a dividing line that separates people into two basics groups: those who have ears to hear and those who don't. Jesus established the Local Church through His apostles and expects unity within the true church. Travis shows us the one another commands, which tell us how we are to treat our brothers… The post Unity through Diversity, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

About The RenewingThere's a way the world teaches us to live—fast, anxious, disconnected. And there's another way. The Renewing is a podcast about resisting what deforms us and returning to what makes us whole. Inspired by Romans 12:2, it's a space to question the patterns we've inherited—hustle, disconnection, exhaustion—and imagine what healing might look like instead. Through honest conversations and deep listening, host Brent Levy explores the sacred, slow work of renewal—for ourselves, our communities, and the world.This EpisodeWhat happens when the faith you inherited no longer fits, yet something sacred still lingers? In this episode, Brent sits down with writer and creative Lauren Cibene, whose debut book, Tiger in a Lifeboat, explores deconstruction, travel, and the slow, surprising reconstruction that follows. Together, they discuss what it means to witness rather than persuade, how grief and unlearning are essential parts of healing, and why the red letters of Jesus keep drawing Lauren back.You'll hear about the holiness of hospitality, the healing power of presence, and the sacred invitation to trust yourself again. If you're navigating a spiritual shift, tender with your past, or just longing to see God in unexpected places, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Lauren here, check out her Substack here, and find her on Instagram here. Get her book, Tiger in a Lifeboat on Amazon, Bookshop, or Audible.The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Jesus established the local church for our benefit. Jesus created the Church for the purpose of evangelizing the world. He says in scripture that a Christians main purpose is to spread the good news of the Gospel. He called His apostles to be the foundation of the church universal. Paul and the other Apostles established local churches following the pattern given to… The post Recovering the Priority of the Local Church| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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A mark of maturity is being coachable. A coachable person invites change, is committed to a process, and allows someone they have a relationship with to coach them. What part of your game do you want to improve? How are you going about that? Who have you invited to coach you?

DateJune 15, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we explore how genuine hope emerges not just from knowing stories of faith, but from actively living them out. Through the lens of the Road to Emmaus narrative, we discover how participatory hope—showing up and embodying God's presence in the world—transforms our "we had hoped" moments into encounters with the living Christ. Drawing on experiences as a hospital chaplain and weaving together contemporary challenges with ancient wisdom, we examine how the Spirit opens our eyes to recognize Christ's presence in our midst, especially in moments of deep disappointment.Scripture references: Luke 24:13-35, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 27:13ReferencesScripture: Luke 24:13–35About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Jonathan Griffiths is pastor of Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Canada and leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that broadcasts on radio and podcasts across the U.S. and Canada. In his recent book, Gathered for Good: God's Good Design for the Local Church, he addresses the need for in-person gathering with empathy and authority, and encourages believers to commit to their local church community as a way to deepen their spiritual growth. Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content at patreon.com/theologyintheraw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God desires maturity in us and is calling us to a higher place. Leadership comes with standards, and a mark of maturity is accepting and working within them.