Podcasts about ordinary christians

In this episode, Craig emphasizes the importance of living an ordinary Christian life that reflects Jesus in all aspects of daily life. He challenges believers to stop making excuses and to pursue holiness, work diligently, and lead courageously in their families and communities.KeywordsChristian living, holiness, work ethic, biblical obedience, spiritual discipline, Christian leadership, sanctification, practical faith, Christian motivationKey TopicsThe importance of living an ordinary Christian life that looks like JesusRomans 12:1-2 and the call to sacrifice and transformationThe necessity of work and discipline as part of God's planOvercoming excuses for neglecting spiritual growthThe role of men in leading their families spiritually and physicallyThe significance of community and hospitality in Christian lifeThe importance of routine and discipline in spiritual growthLiving intentionally to make an impact for God's kingdomEvery Christian should strive to look more like Christ in their daily lives.Living sacrificially and obediently is the normal Christian life, not extraordinary.Christians are called to be transformed by the renewal of their minds.Stop making excuses for neglecting spiritual disciplines and physical health.Men are called to lead their families and serve as spiritual heads.Ordinary Christians can make an extraordinary impact in their communities.Routine and discipline are essential for spiritual growth and effectiveness.Living intentionally and sacrificially aligns with God's plan for believers.The Ordinary Christian Life: Making a Dramatic ImpactStop Making Excuses: Embrace Biblical Living"Do not be conformed to this world""Stop making excuses for not growing in faith""The best workout plan is the one you will do"TakeawaysTitlesSound BitesChapters00:00The Purpose of Ordinary Christian Ministries03:13Living an Impactful Ordinary Christian Life06:06The Importance of Work and Responsibility08:50Overcoming Excuses in Daily Life11:37The Call to Spiritual Growth and Discipline14:49Leading by Example in Family and Community17:40The Ordinary Christian's Role in Society

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You ever meet a couple who just makes you want to follow Jesus more?Not because they're flashy.Not because they're famous.But because there's just something deeply steady, wise, and faithful about them.In Acts 18, we meet a couple like that: Aquila and Priscilla. Ordinary Christians who quietly gave themselves to the long work of strengthening others with the Word of God — and God used their faithfulness in extraordinary ways.In a world obsessed with platforms, influence, and visibility, this text reminds us that some of the most important kingdom work happens quietly. Around dinner tables. In living rooms. In conversations after church. In opening the Bible with someone one-on-one.We will see how Jesus strengthens His people through His Word, His Spirit, and ordinary saints who are willing to faithfully invest in others.

How does God use ordinary Christians to accomplish His purposes? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and pastor John Vermilya to explore calling, gifting, and what it really looks like to say yes to God over time.John shares his journey growing up as a missionary kid, navigating identity, passion, and insecurity, and learning how God weaves together our experiences, abilities, and opportunities for His glory. From sports and teaching to preaching and pastoring, this conversation highlights how God uses faithfulness in small steps to shape a life of impact.This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels unsure about their calling, wonders if they've waited too long to use their gifts, or believes they are too ordinary for God to use. Part 1 focuses on John's story and the foundational lessons that led him to step fully into his God-given calling.Topics include: Christian calling, spiritual gifts, obedience, using your gifts for God, ordinary Christians, discipleship, ministry outside the church walls, and saying yes to God.Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

Many Christians feel like their faith is meant to be lived out quietly, kept personal, shared sparingly, and expressed mostly on Sundays. But Acts 8 tells a different story. When persecution scattered the early church out of Jerusalem, it wasn't the apostles or professional ministers who spread the gospel—it was ordinary believers who couldn't stop talking about Jesus. In this message, we see that extraordinary change doesn't require extraordinary people. It requires ordinary Christians committed to two things: proclaiming good news and practicing good deeds. When those two things collide in everyday life. __The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world.For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/giveSTAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgeilm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgeILMEvents Page: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events

03/20/2025 - Mark Farnham -author, preparing ordinary Christians to engage confidently with others about the Gospel

God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. In this episode, Ps. André encourages us that ordinary people must believe that God could use them to achieve extraordinary things in God's kingdom.

As we continue in our "God's Vision for Multiplication" series, Pastor Brad zooms in on the church in Antioch. A church of normal Christians who are obeying the command to multiply.

1 Cor. 1:21-25, Mike Gurganus

1 Cor. 1:21-25, Mike Gurganus

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Amy DiMarcangelo entitled '5 Ways for Ordinary Christians to Engage in the Mission of Christ'. Amy DiMarcangelo is the author of A Hunger for More and a regular contributor at the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 04/14/24 by Pastor Steve Shields. People Fall. It doesn't matter who you are, you will fall. Christian leaders fall. Ordinary Christians fall. People who don't call themselves Christians fall. Falling can come at unexpected times, even on the heels of triumph. People who stand well in the faith stand clear of ungodly influences. They prioritize engagement in the Kingdom. They stand back up when they fall. How do you stand in confidence in the Kingdom? Do what you do faithfully. Do what you do filled with faith. Do what you do consistently.

Sunday Morning, April 14, 2024Given by Derek Wells | Pastor of Shepherding and DiscipleshipChrist Covenant ChurchOrdinary Christians with an Extraordinary CallingSermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18Watch on YouTubeDownload our mobile app

Pausing to reflect on God's goodness in our lives reminds that He is near. Join me over the next 15 weeks as we take a walk down memory lane and reflect on the top episodes of season 1.  In this episode, I speak with Multi-passionate Creative Writer, Speaker, and Publisher, Victoria Duerstock on Extraordinary Hospitality For Ordinary Christians. Find Victoria on her website and @ Facebook   Listen to our sister podcast: Abundantly Rooted Scripture: Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.   1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.   Other Resourses: Join the Abundantly Rooted Life Community email to receive encouragement and updates   Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: ARTZAKRISTINARISINGER for 25% off   Check out our Linktree   Get the Books:  Life After Losing A Loved One: How to Turn Grief Into Hope Strength and Purpose Adventures of LiLy and Izzy Bee: The Imagination Journey 

A new MP3 sermon from Amyand Park Chapel is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Encouragement for ordinary Christians Speaker: Gerard Hemmings Broadcaster: Amyand Park Chapel Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/19/2023 Bible: Acts 9:36-43 Length: 31 min.

Mark Mittelberg has been following where Christ leads for over 40 years. He's developed a passion and a calling to equip and unleash ordinary Christians to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Mark shares his story, how the Lord has worked in his life, and, through his partnership with Lee Strobel, how he's able to help teach practical apologetics to the next generation.    Connect with Mark Mark's Website: https://markmittelberg.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkMittelberg The Strobel Center: https://www.ccu.edu/strobelcenter/ Contagious Faith: https://shopcontagiousfaith.com/

On this episode of Ordinary Christians, Bob talks to Marilyn Miller, the Director of Adult Formation for Faith Church. As a disciple of Christ, Marilyn serves others, among many ways, in spiritual direction. Her heart for discipleship through small community provides a spark for those at Faith, and beyond, to be connected to others.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

On this edition of Ordinary Christians, Bob talks with the Pastor of Faith Church's Beecher, IL location and Faith's Pastoral Theologian, Dr. Brian Dennert. Brian is a disciple of Jesus that ministers to many inside and outside of Faith Church with his work as a shepherd, preacher, blogger and podcast contributor.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Join pastor and host Bob Bouwer as he speaks with Tim Smits, funeral director of Smits Funeral Homes, to examine how Tim's work intersects with his faith. Tim offers a unique perspective as a Christ-follower from the professional side of the funeral business.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Derek Buikema, disciple of Jesus and Lead Pastor of Orland Park Church.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Julie Hanks, disciple of Jesus and Executive Director of The Ravines, a marriage restoration ministry.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Norma S. Williams, disciple of Jesus,  interior designer, and founder of Excellence By Design.However, Norma's work is more than walls and floors. Hear how she allows the Spirit to guide how she conducts business, and the fruit of it has been life-changing opportunities for herself and others around her.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church (wearefaith.org) in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church (wearefaith.org) in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Greg Morse | When the world judges us as unimpressive, and we see ourselves as expendable, Jesus turns to us and speaks one word: “indispensable.”

 Audio recordingSermon manuscript:Today I'd like to follow the progression of Jesus's thought when he says to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, then you really are my disciples. You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Let's begin by talking about remaining in Jesus's Word. It is not uncommon for people to pledge allegiance to Jesus. Lots of people are willing to be identified as Christians or see themselves as Christians. Their reasons for seeing themselves as Christians are many and varied. Perhaps they were baptized. Perhaps they were raised going to church. There are some who go to church all the time, so of course they have to be Christians, don't they? And there are those who have just made that choice for themselves. They choose to be Christians. Who are you, then, to say that they are not? Jesus himself, however, identifies the reason why anyone may identify himself or herself as a Christian:  “If you remain in my word, then you really are my disciple.” The opposite of that, then, must mean that someone is not his disciple. If you do not remain in his Word, then you really aren't his disciple. This makes perfect sense if you think about it. Being a disciple means being a follower. A good substitute for the word disciple, which carries with it all kinds of baggage, is the more neutral word, “student.” If you remain in Jesus's Word, then you are his student. If you don't remain in his word, then, of course, you cannot be his student. Anybody can say that they are a student of whatever they might want. I can say that I'm a student of astro-physics. Although I can say that, it doesn't mean that I am. Someone could say to me, “But you don't know anything about astro-physics.” True. “You don't read anything about astro-physics.” That's true too. “You don't even think about astro-physics. It's been days, months, or years since you've given it any thought.” The assumption's one thing; reality's another. So also it is very silly for people to claim to be students of Jesus when they never think of him, never pray to him, never hear what he says, or if they do hear what he says, never act on what he says. I'm not the church-attendance police. We live in a free country where everyone can listen to and learn from whomever he or she wants, but I don't see how people who never hear, never pray, never worship, or never receive the sacraments of Jesus can claim to be his followers or students. You know, though, that there are many who claim just that, and they might be you or the people you know and love. We also should not think that mere attendance at the divine service makes anyone a disciple of Jesus. Having Jesus's words go in one ear and out the other doesn't help anyone. There are many people who attend church week after week who hate some of the things that Jesus teaches. They think he has terrible advice for how to live one's life or how to be successful. The only reason why they will tolerate hearing Jesus speak at all is because they think it will give them salvation. Thus there will be many surprises on Judgement Day. Many are called; few are chosen. There will be some very angry people who will scream at Jesus, “Didn't we come week in and week out? Didn't we sit there bored out of our mind? Couldn't we have been doing things that we liked?” But it will not be difficult to prove how such people were not his disciples. Although they were in the presence of God's Word, they did not love it. Although they honored God with their lips, their hearts were far from him. Let's not kid ourselves. If you don't remain in Jesus's Words, you aren't his disciple. You don't love the truth. You aren't free. You are still a slave of sin. This is a good way to get at what we consider today with the Lutheran Reformation. The Christian Church at the time of the Reformation said a lot of stuff that people wanted to hear. In fact, the Roman Catholic Church continues to say stuff that sounds pretty good if we all just get to make stuff up for ourselves to believe. They basically said, if you stick with them, with their church organization, then you'll be alright. Make sure you follow their rules. Never disobey the pope, the church councils, the bishops or the pastors. Make sure that you maintain your membership. Make sure you don't get excommunicated. Make sure you have a priest there for confession and last rights. If you followed these rules (and really these rules aren't too onerous), then you are pretty much guaranteed that you'll be fine. Eventually you'll end up in heaven. Not a bad deal. This was handy in all kinds of ways. Ordinary Christians didn't have to follow Jesus's commands. The monks and nuns could do that for you. No need to worry too much about sins, because the church had a whole medicine cabinet full of remedies, many of which have no biblical basis. Jesus did not make any promises about bells, incense, candles, being shaved, pouches, not eating meat, celibacy, indulgences, and a whole bunch of other things. And yet these remedies were so old and they looked so pious, that everybody though that they just had to do the trick. Plus, of course, the teachers and officials swore up and down that these things worked. Holy Mother Church had said so. They were so entangled in so many lies, so many good lies, and so many old lies, that it took a tremendous amount of sorting out. Something that is good to remember about Martin Luther and the Reformation is that it was a process that went on for years. It wasn't like Martin Luther woke up one day and suddenly had it all figured out. What really got the ball rolling for the reformation was his 95 theses or statements against the Church's sale of indulgences. He posted that on October 31, 1517. That is why we observe the Reformation on that day. Luther was pretty sure that there was something very wrong with just this one church practice. There was a whole bunch of other stuff that wasn't even on his radar yet. But what was of utmost importance for his sorting out the truth from the lies was that he differentiated between Jesus's word and other words. It is remaining in Jesus's words that makes a person his disciple. The Christian Church is not a building or a whole bunch of buildings. It's not a government. It's not an organization with the pope at the head of it. Jesus, in fact, doesn't say one word about the so-called pope ever. There isn't even a single syllable about a Roman pontiff or being obedient to him. The Christian Church is not even about me as a pastor, as though I'm someone who bosses people around. The Christian Church consists of lambs who hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, lays down his life for the sheep. He knows them, and his sheep know his voice. His sheep hear his voice and follow him. It is the following of the voice or the words of Jesus that makes anyone a Christian. If you remain in his words, you truly are his disciple. If you do not remain in his words, then you are not his disciple no matter how many ceremonies or robes or ancient decrees might seem to indicate otherwise. Luther and the other reformers distinguishing between Jesus's words, his apostles' words, and everybody else's words was what made all the difference. To this day the Catholic Church claims that it can add to God's Word so long as it's done with the proper pomp and circumstance. And there are many others who do the same thing in their own way. The Pentecostals, for example, think they can receive new revelations and tongues and miraculous powers so long as it is done with the proper pomp and circumstance. Or the ELCA, which believes that they can decide for themselves what is a sin and what isn't a sin, so long as it's done with the proper pomp and circumstance. The whole world, in fact, is filled to the brim and overflowing with people who never stop telling you what to believe, how to act, even all the way down to what you should eat and drink. They certainly can't be all telling you the truth because they contradict one another. How do we sort out this cacophony of messages, all wanting to teach us? It's as simple as what Jesus says: “If you remain in my words, you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jesus's words are true. I'd like to mention a very useful tool in this regard—Luther's Small Catechism. The Catechism isn't the same thing as Scripture, but, without a shadow of a doubt, what is in the Catechism is drawn from the Scriptures. This tool is extremely useful in the midst of all the different voices so that we can know what Scripture says about how we are to act, in whom we are to believe, how we are to pray, and where we should turn for grace, the forgiveness of sins. Think of the tremendous truths that this little pamphlet: The Ten Commandments teach us what is truly good, truly pleasing to God. Everybody else's ideas about what is good or life-promoting or life-giving are just that—their own ideas. Everyone just does what is good in his or her own eyes, but the Ten Commandments are God's communication to us of his standards. Anyone who takes seriously God's standards for how we are supposed to be will also learn how we are slaves to sin. Our desires are contrary to God's desires. Our desires say, “Do this!” and we can't help but say, “Yes, sir! On the double! On the double!” We are especially slaves to those things that don't look like sins—our own ambitions, our own honor, our own pleasure. We lack what we should have. We do not want to love or sacrifice. We do not love even though God is love. We do not sacrifice even though God showed his love to us in the sacrifice of his own Son. How silly and shallow every other standard for conduct is compared to the Ten Commandments as Jesus explains them in his Sermon on the Mount! But, as Jesus says in our reading, if you remain in his Word, you are his disciple. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Then he goes on to say, “Amen, amen I tell you: Everyone who keeps on committing sin is a slave to sin. The slave will not remain in the house forever.” That is to say, heaven is not a place of evil and sin. The name for a place like that is hell. So how do we slaves free ourselves? We can't! A slave's a slave. If a slave were free it would no longer be a slave. But, as Jesus says, “If the Son sets you free, you will really be free.” We have been redeemed, that is, purchased and won, by the holy precious blood and the innocent suffering and death of the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ. We slaves of sin, slaves of the devil, have been set free, not by God snapping his fingers, but the Son of God becoming sin for us, suffering in our place, being punished in our place, and thereby bringing about perfect atonement. You remember this Bible verse, I'm sure: “God loved the world in this way, that he sent his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” Jesussaid those words. You remember what Jesus said in our reading today: “If you remain in my words, you are truly my disciples.” Those aren't hard words to be a student of. Jesus is the teacher. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Holy Mother Church isn't the Good Shepherd. Speaking in tongues isn't the Good Shepherd. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry who has their own thoughts about right and wrong, life and death, and what we are doing here on this earth are not the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who has laid down his life for the sheep. He calls out with his voice, “Come unto me all you who are weak and weary, and I will give you rest.” Jesus alone is the Savior. To him be all glory, now and forever. Amen!

*VIDEO NOTES & RESOURCES* Freedom of the Will - https://amzn.to/3Li8eQc (1) MY CHURCH Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLAGospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - https://anchor.fm/gospelfellowshippca (2) Newsletter Signup Form - https://share.hsforms.com/1EJQ1EYQrTdi7N0mgN4mChwc67eb (3) MY BOOKS: Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vXHold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cIUnknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwgA Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity https://amzn.to/3BbHnPCThe Lord and the Rings: Bible Study and Counseling Guide https://amzn.to/3DkVtA8 (4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Telegram Channel - t.me/MatthewEverhard Newsletter - email me at doctor + everhard (one word) at gmail dot you know (5) APPAREL Edwards T-shirts and Hoodie - https://www.facebook.com/CassidyCraftCorner/ (6) ICTHUS PUBLICATIONS https://www.ichthuspublications.com/ (7) MY STUDIO & BACKGROUND Panasonic Basic Camcorder - https://amzn.to/3vR48sVLogitech Webcam - https://amzn.to/3ynqRdsStudio Ring Lights - https://amzn.to/3jgYQjBEdwards Resolutions Poster - https://www.missionalwear.com/the-resolutions-posterHourglass - https://amzn.to/3BfILAY

We all live behind closed doors, retreating to home as a place of refuge. But what would happen if we made a regular practice of opening the front door not to entertain but to engage people with the hospitality of gospel-centered friendship? On this episode Kim Wier is joined byVictoria Duerstock, author of Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.  

Teaching Notes“God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16Kosmon (Κόσμον)cosmos, universe; earth; world system; people; “There's not a square inch in the whole domain of human existence over which Christ, who is Lord over all, does not exclaim, 'Mine'!” Abraham Kuyper, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1901-1905) REMIX YOUR FIT!“Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?” Mark 6:3tektōn (τέκτων)Definition: “One who uses various materials (wood, stone, and metal) in building. But guess what we do have: Jesus talked about stones (Luke 19:40)Jesus gave Simon the nickname Stone (Matthew 16:18)Jesus talked about foundations (Matthew 7:24)Jesus talked about cornerstones (Mark 12:10/Psalm 118:22) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn't able to finish.' Luke 14:28-30“Jesus spoke constantly of financial practice, of management of both projects and people: payment, debt wages, investment, hiring and firing, relationships between managers and staff…” - Jordan K. Monsoon, Adjunct Professor, University of Northwestern-St. Paul (Christianity Today, The StoneMason The Builders Rejected).Jesus did not have a well-respected job.Jesus worked with othersJesus worked for “The Man”Jesus traveled for his workJesus was subject to temptation and tavernsFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15)“Vocational Ministry” is the exception and not the expectation.Paul writes the expectation for the followers: “...make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15“Ordinary Christians they were the key…it was anonymous Christians, not the officially constituted leaders…, who were primarily responsible for Christianity's spread. Lay Christians traveled to new areas and established churches. What caused ordinary Christians to get involved in this? Often it was work. Christians followed their business opportunities or the imperatives of their jobs by moving from their home areas to new areas as merchants, artisans, doctors, prisoners, slaves and (by the third century) soldiers.” - Alan Kreider, The Patient FermentQ: Do you know your FIT?Are you being intentional with it?Do you know why you're really there?What is your company really about? Going Deeper DiscussionWhat's the best job you ever had and what made it so? (Feel free to also share the worst and why)Based on the insights offered in the sermon about Jesus' vocation as a builder and businessperson, how does that impact the view of Jesus' relevance to you and your job?Who has had the greatest and most Godly impact on you in your work?Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, what's your biggest challenge in trying to live out this passage at work?Based on the sermon, how do you need to ‘remix your fit' in God's global mission? Sunday Set ListWFC Lenexa + WFC AnywhereAlive- Hillsong Y & FOnce For All- Mitch LangleyPromises-Maverick CityKing of Kings- Hillsong UnitedWFC SpeedwayRattle- Elevation WorshipHoly Ground- Kari JobePeace Be Still- Hope DarstBe sure to save our Spotify Worship Playlist, updated weekly with the upcoming Sunday's set!

Several months ago, I made a video discussing whether Reformed Baptists are truly "reformed." There, I offered Five "C's" to answer the question - Creedalism, Confessionalism, Calvinism, Connectionalism, and Covenantalism. In this video, Dr. Timothy Decker responds in a great conversation! Timothy Decker biography - Trinity Reformed Baptist Church - https://tbcva.org/Blue Ridge Institute - https://www.brite-va.org/ ******************VIDEO NOTES and RESOURCES********************** (1) CHURCH & MINISTRY Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLAGospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - https://anchor.fm/gospelfellowshippcaModern Reformation Articles - https://modernreformation.org/multi_author/matthew-everhard/?_resource_types=web-exclusive-articles (2) MY BOOKS: Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vXHold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cIUnknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwgA Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity https://amzn.to/3BbHnPCThe Lord and the Rings: Bible Study and Counseling Guide https://amzn.to/3DkVtA8 (3) APPAREL Edwards T-shirt and Hoodie - https://www.facebook.com/CassidyCraftCorner/ (4) STUDIO & BACKGROUND Logitech Webcam - https://amzn.to/3ynqRdsStudio Ring Lights - https://amzn.to/3jgYQjBEdwards Resolutions Poster - https://www.missionalwear.com/the-resolutions-posterHourglass - https://amzn.to/3BfILAY

How does the Bible call ordinary Christians to respond to 49 years of legal abortion in all 50 states and the 63 Million children whose lives it has taken? How does he call those of us who have taken part in it to live today? The Bible gives hope and a clear way forward.

How often have you thought that your home needs a make-over before having people over? Join Jodi and Carolyn as they welcome Michelle Williams into the podcast studio to discuss biblical hospitality and using our homes as a resource to build relationships and share the love of God with others. Resource: Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians by Victoria Duerstock If you would like to reach out to Jodi and Carolyn, you can email them at hfc@englewoodbaptist.com. If you need to speak with a Pastor about your walk with the Lord, or are wondering what your next steps are after accepting the Lord, text NEXT to 252-888-2227. Website: englewoodbaptist.com/hopefilled --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hope-filled-conversations/message

How often have you thought that your home needs a make-over before having people over? Join Jodi and Carolyn as they welcome Michelle Williams into the podcast studio to discuss biblical hospitality and using our homes as a resource to build relationships and share the love of God with others. Resource: Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians by Victoria Duerstock If you would like to reach out to Jodi and Carolyn, you can email them at hfc@englewoodbaptist.com. If you need to speak with a Pastor about your walk with the Lord, or are wondering what your next steps are after accepting the Lord, text NEXT to 252-888-2227. Website: englewoodbaptist.com/hopefilled --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hope-filled-conversations/message

Synopsis: We are in trying times that test our faith, and the well-being of our society. With COVID-19 still roaring loud, we now face a new tragedy that further divides us as a nation and as a human race. Amongst violent rioters, and looters, most people area being silenced for voicing a moral and Christian based opinion about the current events. Our Law Enforcement is being threated, forced to quit their jobs and forced to take sides. With the recent events, this nation is under attack by the enemy and that enemy is hiding behind racism. The enemy wants division. Satan will not win if we are united as a nation and as a people of repentance. Tune into this episode with Brandon and Matthew talking about the issues at hand. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 Episode 10 : The Listening EAR w/ Matthew Everhard Synopsis: Join us for our final episode of the season on the book “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians”. Matt and I will conduct a live video and air the show's first Listening E.A.R. segment that allows the listeners to ask us questions. This is the Audio Version Only. Tune into this teaching segment as we answer the questions of our listeners. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to check out the video version of this episode? Here is your chance, CLICK HERE Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 9: Conclusion Synopsis: Join us for our last episode of content based on the book. Next week, Matt and I will conduct a live video and air the show's first Listening E.A.R. segment that allows the listeners to ask us questions. Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 8: Epaphroditus: The Sickly Messenger Synopsis: Just imagine getting sick on a mission trip and having sit back while everyone else works. Or having to be sent home in the middle of a mission. Epaphroditus was in the same shoes when Paul sent him back to the church of Philippi due to his sickness. Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 7: Onesimus: The Man with the Troubled Past Synopsis: Simple questions, Would you be willing to receive a friendship back after you were wronged? Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai - --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 6: Apollos the Up-And Comer Synopsis: Are you one of those church members that compare the new pastor to the old pastor? Do you make it completely hard for the new pastor to unfold his vision due to your old school mentality? Do you make the up-and-comer feel that he is not welcome at YOUR church because you “follow” the old pastor? You should follow Christ!. Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai - --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Priscilla & Aquila - The Godly Married Couple Synopsis: If you are a Christian married couple, you should aspire to be just like Priscilla and Aquila. The Married Couple were aligning themselves with a man whose message stood as a threat to the idol-rotten quo of the Greek Cities. Can you align yourself with someone who poses a threat to the very gospel you want the world to know? Can you effectively and more accurately explain the way of God to that person Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how the Godly Married Couple worked together to correct an upcoming brother in the faith.. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | YouTube | Note Taking Tips Works Cited: Music: Royalty-free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com| Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai - Download the Transcription Here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 4: Lydia – The Working Woman Synopsis: The central theme of this episode is to convince you, the listeners that Ordinary Christians Do Matter. As we read in this chapter, ordinary people in fact have for more impact for Christ than they realize. As humans, we seek prestige and fame and often lose sight of our purpose as Christians. It can be depressing to hear what a person would do today to look or feel attractive. We have to remember that we are accepted for who we are, as we are and we are made in the image of Christ for a purpose. If we can remain in Christ and seek our purpose from him, then we too can be as effective as Lydia. Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Affiliate Link Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai - Download the Transcription Here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Season 5 - Episode 3: Silas – The Sidekick Synopsis: In the real world, sidekicks work the same. Consider any athletic sport. Let's take basketball for example. Michael Jordan is universally known as the greatest basketball player of all times. Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen at his side. Kobe Bryan had Shaquille O'Neal at his side, and Drew Brees has his entire team. Tune into this teaching segment as we learn how Silas fit the role of Sidekick to the Apostle Paul. Meet the Co-Host: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Fellowship, (PCA) in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Matthew is married to his wife Kelly and has three children, Soriah, Elijah, and Simone. Matthew is not only a pastor/theologian but a writer and publisher. Matthew was the general editor for the Westminster Society Journal. Matthew's latest work his the publication of his dissertation on Jonathan Edwards, "A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity" and now to add to the bunch, “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” Missions to Support: Help Timothy get to the Dominican Republic to share God's word with a lost people. Tim's church family is going to help build churches, preach the word, and give our hospitality and friendship. Tim needs your help and support to spread God's word. Thank you! You can send him money to his Venmo @Timothy-Rodrigue or via Facebook by clicking here Click here to Watch this short video for more details! Want to be a part of our show? You can ask us questions about the show or the content. You can email me at earfullpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a direct voice message and be heard on our show. Send us a voice message at anchor.fm/elderqueen/message and you will be heard. Resources: Unknown (The Book) | Affiliate Link Works Cited: Music: Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com | Cover Art: Brandon Queen and Matthew Everhard | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview). Transcribed by Otter.ai - Get Transcription Here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

Today's episode has a special guest appearance from a podcast friend, Brandon Queen! He's over on "The E.A.R. (Evangelical and Reformed) Podcast" Brandon is the middle child of 11, hes 31 and single. He is a deputy (law enforcement), claims to be a nerd and loves reading, shooting guns and going to church! We talk about what he's got cooking with his brand new Podcast Season 5, what it's like to be an African American police officer, what it was like growing up, and all about the church, doctrines, similarities and differences that we have in our faith. Hope you laugh along with us and enjoy this convo! Here's the handles to follow him on social media: Brandon's podcast: The E.A.R. Facebook: @theearfullpodcast Instagram: @theearfullpodcast Twitter: @bqphotos Book mentioned: “Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians.” by: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard