Podcasts about pastor brian

This week Brian continues to unpack Abraham's story to show how God's promises shape our faith, how His providence sustains us in uncertainty, and why true maturity means staying faithful in our lane. This message calls us to trust God who weaves our lives into His greater plan.

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Don't waste your life—live in light of your eternal inheritance. With reverence for the cost of Christ's sacrifice, invest in what truly lasts through holy living, kingdom work, and a life aimed at the finish when Jesus returns.

There is a saying that a lot of counselors have, "feelings are information, not direction."  Grief makes us irrational, but the Holy Spirit can convict us to guide our actions.  Let us all display self-control in the gentleness that we treat others with.  Pastor Brian share a powerful message that the whole world needs to hear right now. R.I.P. Charlie Kirk (1993-2025) Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Pastor Brian talks about the true purpose of the church from Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 2:6-8, Acts 2:42, and Mark 5:18-20.

Check out this week's message as Pastor Brian begins a biographical series on Saul, exploring how God leads us into His plan even when we feel unqualified or uncertain.

Brian speaks on how marriage, children, and family aren't just personal choices, they're powerful tools God uses to mature us in love, sacrifice, and faith. Through Abraham's messy but faithful story, we discover how commitment shapes character and brings blessing, even in brokenness.

In a culture that's made God feel small and familiar, we're repositioning ourselves to live in the reverence of God's glory. This allows our hearts to be refreshed for deeper worship, greater holiness, and bold obedience.

Pastor Brian shares from Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 34.

This week, we begin a brand new sermon series through the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah.  This series is called "A Work in Progress."  These two books of the bible detail how God's people rebuilt the Temple and the walls of Jerusalem.  However, while they were working on building the city, God was working on building his people.In this week's sermon, entitled Demolition Day, Pastor Brian takes us back to the last chapter of Second Chronicles to help set the stage for all of the work that is about to unfold - both on the ground of the city and in the hearts of the people.

God created you with intention and filled your life with gifts that carry eternal value. In this message, Pastor Brian shows how those gifts are not just for you but are meant to build up the church and bring glory to God. Through passages from 1 Peter to Romans, you will discover that every believer is uniquely equipped and deeply significant in God's plan. This message will help you see your life the way God does, filled with purpose, meaning, and the opportunity to worship Him through serving. Explore what it means to worship through serving with us in this message. Download the message guide for this sermon at the link below https://chicocommunity.church/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Online-MESSAGE-GUIDE-Worship-through-Serving-_-A-Holy-Priesthood-_-09-07-2025.pdf Access the most recent message and guide at the link below https://chicocommunity.church/watch

Welcome to the Thrive Church Podcast!  This is Episode 1 - As a prelude to Pastor Brian's Message on the fruit of the spirit, kindness, he sits down with AP to discuss. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Where are you going? What are you building? Who are you becoming? In this message Brian unpacks the life of Abraham and the lifelong journey of faith we all take toward a place, a purpose, and a Person. It's not just about what you do, but about the transformation happening along the way.

We may not have service this Sunday but Pastor Brian has a very special announcement to share! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

This past Sunday, Pastor Brian shared a message titled, "God Meant it For Good" from Genesis 37-50.

Wednesday, August 27 - Pastor Brian sits with Chris Hoey from Reboot Recovery to talk about trauma we experience, and how it affects our lives and holds us back, and how Reboot Recovery is helping people to heal. www.rebootrecovery.com will help direct folks to where they can find a class near them, whether the trauma is from prior military or law-enforcement experience, or general trauma that many in our population experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian shows how God still speaks today, and why learning to hear His voice is essential for Christian maturity. Discover how to discern His Word, His Spirit, and His presence in your life.

Pastor Brian Tweedie continues our series in the 10 Commandments, this week on the 9th Commandment “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”. Pastor Brian discusses ultimately how we can speak truth in love to ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors.Cornerstonebrighton.com

This week, we continued in our current series, Meals with Jesus. In part 3, Pastor Brian shares from Luke 5 and 7, about Matthew the tax collector and a broken woman who found forgiveness in Jesus. Their stories remind us that, while God moments may look different, but each is an opportunity to respond to his invitation of peace and restoration.

It sure is difficult to realize that you lack patience for others but expect it from them at the same time; I know I, as the one writing this, have this realization of myself almost daily.  Sometimes God has to hit the brakes in our own lives.  God, who loves us, is not in a hurry.  God knows what He's doing, when He's doing it, and why He's doing it.  Let's dive into the fruit of patience with Pastor Brian. Also, an important message to our kind listeners, there will be no service Sunday, August 31st, 2025, we'll be back to our regular schedule the week after. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Tune in as Pastor Brian shares a sermon from John chapter 4.

Pastor Brian, your host, sits with Barbara “Barni” Feuerhaken to talk about everything from life as a bibliophile and God giving her a dream job as a librarian, to supporting her husband as he stepped out in faith to start a sport’s ministry to kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian launches our Abraham: Lessons in Maturity series by exploring how Christian growth is a lifelong journey shaped, but not defined, by our families of origin. He challenges us to embrace each stage of maturity and follow God's call beyond where we began.

Discover how the Bible guides your everyday decisions in this powerful sermon! Pastor Brian shares why Scripture is essential for making wise choices, from career moves to personal growth. Learn practical steps to apply God's Word to your life and experience His perfect will. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual guidance or clarity in decision-making. Don't miss this inspiring message!

Pastor Brian Hamilton returns!  He takes the next sermon in our Hands and Feet series with the message, The Way He Worshipped.  He teaches us how worship was conducted back during Jesus' time, how Jesus worshipped during His ministry here on Earth, and how we should worship as well.  

You can have all the right desires—wanting to follow Jesus, lead your family, walk in purity—but without self-control, it all falls apart. This message will challenge you to stop just trying harder and start partnering with the Holy Spirit for real, lasting transformation.

You can have all the right desires—wanting to follow Jesus, lead your family, walk in purity—but without self-control, it all falls apart. This message will challenge you to stop just trying harder and start partnering with the Holy Spirit for real, lasting transformation.

Peace, something that tends to elude those of us who live in and near big cities.  This week, we have the opportunity to learn how important peace truly is for us.  Pastor Brian explains the difference between having gifts of the spirit, versus fruits of the spirit, which extends from a peace that surpasses all understanding.  We hope this message blesses you this week. Also, an important message to our kind listeners: there will be no service Sunday, August 31st, 2025, we'll be back to our regular schedule the week after. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

This past Sunday, Pastor Brian shared a sermon titled "The Road Less Traveled," and we also heard the testimonies of the men from Brockton Teen Challenge.

Pastor Brian sits with John Donovan, founder and owner of XPress Printing, to discuss ministry to the body of Christ through different seasons of life, and the various ways God uses us at different times to show His love to others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy is something that can grow out, it's contagious among people.  It's hard to really lean into and experience that joy sometimes in this fallen world we live in.  Some days we're feeling it, some days it feels impossible.  So how do we live out that joy the Holy Spirit bestows upon us?  Let's dive into this with Pastor Brian! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

In this week's episode, Pastor Brian reminds us that true worship flows from a heart aligned with God, and that Jesus' restoration of Peter shows that our failures can lead to our greatest ministry.

What if your job isn't just about paying the bills, but about worshiping God? In this message from Genesis 2, we explore how work was always meant to be sacred — a calling to create, protect, and reflect God's character. If you've ever struggled with purpose in your work, this sermon will challenge you to see your 9 to 5 as an act of worship, not just a way to make a living.

What if your job isn't just about paying the bills, but about worshiping God? In this message from Genesis 2, we explore how work was always meant to be sacred — a calling to create, protect, and reflect God's character. If you've ever struggled with purpose in your work, this sermon will challenge you to see your 9 to 5 as an act of worship, not just a way to make a living.

This past Sunday, Pastor Brian delivered a sermon titled "Reboot" from Colossians 3:1-17.

Organization: Mount Hope Christian Church Campus: Burlington | Belmont

Organization: Mount Hope Christian Church Campus: Burlington | Belmont

Pastor Brian has a sit down with Canadian-American Jonathan Crowe, sound designer for Focus on the Family’s critically acclaimed series, “Adventures in Odyssey”. They discuss the many directional changes God took Jonathan through to bring him to his dream job, and how he found opportunities to glorify Jesus in each step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast is back Thrive!  Sorry for the absence, we had some technical difficulties that have been worked out.  What a week to be back too, we are in a new series on the Fruits of the Spirit.  Has anyone ever told you judging someone is wrong if you are a Christian?  Well Jesus says we can judge a tree by its fruit?  How can those two ideas line up?  Let's dive into this with Pastor Brian! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Are you finding yourself angered when 'undeserving people' get grace? Or are you struggling to celebrate others' successes? This week, our Cutbank campus pastor, Pastor Brian, discusses the parable of the vineyard workers, and how to keep our hearts and eyes healthy.

Are you finding yourself angered when 'undeserving people' get grace? Or are you struggling to celebrate others' successes? This week, our Cutbank campus pastor, Pastor Brian, discusses the parable of the vineyard workers, and how to keep our hearts and eyes healthy.

Pastor Brian Mesick discusses the topic of "The Substance of the Promised Land" in his series entitled "Christ and The Passover : Pastor Brian Mesick" This is Part 44 and it focuses on the following verses: Luke 22:14; Ephesians 1:3

Lessons From Legends Series: What If She Said, "No"?| Pastor Brian Greene by Connect Church