Podcasts about pastor dan

Are we obedient to God even when others aren't looking? In Sunday's sermon "Joy in the Fire", Pastor Dan challenges believers to anchor their perspective in Christ rather than in their circumstances. If you want to contribute to support the ministry of CONVO Church, you can give securely online at http://convochurch.com/give​​​​​Scripture References | NLTPhilippians 2:1-18Romans 12:2Isaiah 55:112 Corinthians 3:2-32 Corinthians 10:5#convochurch #arcchurches #faith #faithunderfire #joyCONVO Church is led by Pastors Craig & Cara Dyson. We exist to lead people in becoming passionate Jesus followers bringing the love, grace, and truth of God into everyday convos, influencing every sphere of life. We are here to Inspire Purpose, Encourage Life, and Build Faith in you.

Pastor Dan talks about how we have been made alive in Christ. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28. 6-14-26 The Examined Life: Made Alive in Christ Dan Petrak

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Luis discuss the World Cup-ish, talk about the importance of pursuing TRUE happiness & hope, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "The Good Life."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Acts 13:14-52 - Paul's Gospel in Galatia - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1461.pdf

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when religion stops seeing people as people and starts using them as ammunition?In this sermon, Pastor Dan uses the story of the woman caught in adultery to confront one of the cruelest habits of modern Christianity: turning vulnerable people into talking points, culture-war targets, and proof texts for someone else's agenda.But Jesus refuses to play that game.When the religious crowd drags a woman into the center to make a point, Jesus sees what they refuse to see: a human being. Not a prop. Not a scandal. Not a sermon illustration. Not ammunition.This message is a call back to the heart of Jesus, a Jesus who stands between the accused and the accusers, between the vulnerable and the stones, between the person being used and the people using them.Because if people cannot find mercy, grace, and hope in our communities, whatever else we are defending, we are not defending it in the way of Jesus.#HarvestSarasota #HumanAmmunition #ProgressiveChristianity #PastorDan #InclusiveChurch #FaithWithoutFear #John8 #JesusAndMercy #PeopleAreNotProps #StopDehumanizingPeople #LGBTQAffirmingChurch #ImmigrantJustice #ReligiousTrauma #FaithAfterHarm #MercyOverMorality #CultureWarChristianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #JesusNotEmpire #NoMoreStones #LoveYourNeighbor #ProgressiveFaith Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Acts. 23:23-35 | 06.07.2026

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project"). To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird's eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought. You can find the Bible Project here https://bibleproject.com/  You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026  If that link doesn't work, try this one: https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

Sermon Title: Ask the Pastor Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16a Pastor Dan responds to questions from the congregation! LakesideUMC.net

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe discuss Joe's best weekly investment/pastime, talk about how we see Jesus in the story of Samson and throughout the Old Testament, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "Victorious in Defeat." Also sorry John.....

Pastor Dan teaches through Psalms 73, focusing on the struggle of seeing wicked people prosper while those who follow God suffer. He explains that Asaph nearly loses his footing because he becomes consumed with envy and frustration, questioning whether following God is even worth it. Everything changes when Asaph enters God's presence and gains an eternal perspective, realizing that earthly success is temporary while God's justice and goodness are eternal. Dan encourages believers to bring their honest doubts and frustrations to God, but not to remain focused on their circumstances. Instead, he calls Christians to lift their eyes to God's character, trust His timing and justice, and find their hope in His presence rather than in comfort, success, or circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon reminds believers that even when life is difficult and unfair, God Himself is their greatest treasure, their refuge, and their portion forever.

In this episode, Pastor Dan explores the idea of being "hero makers": people who, shaped by Christ's victory, are called to make disciples rather than seek personal glory. Using Matthew 28, Acts 1, and Romans 12, the message urges listeners to undergo a slow, daily transformation—renewing their minds, embracing sacrificial living, and multiplying Christ's work by investing in others.

Jesus should be the center of your life. When you give your life to Him, it should be evident in how you live your new life. There should be a difference. The sins of the world that used to have a hold on you shouldn't anymore. Today, Pastor Dan will point out how the feasts in the Old Testament that Israel was commanded to observe were a huge part of their life. They took effort and commitment, and they pointed to Jesus. They were such big events because Jesus should be equally as important to you in your life.

Pastor Dan shares a word that encourages us to walk the road less travelled and to live a life in tune with the spirit. CONNECT WITH US - If you are listening for the first time or even been watching for a while, we'd love to get to know you! Why not send us a message on highway.com.au/connect • If you have any praise reports send them to prayer@highway.com.au • WANT TO KNOW JESUS - highway.com.au/followjesus

Acts 13:1-13 - The First Missionary Journey Begins - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1460.pdf

Today, Pastor Dan talked about the importance and truth found in 1 Peter 1:1-2. It is only two verses, but contain these truths that we can take with us: You are God's electYou are an exileYou are scatteredYou have been plannedYou are being sanctifiedYou are free to chooseYou are holyYou are blessed

"The truth will set you free." - John 8:32, one of the Bible's most famous verses. Pastor Dan Rude explains what Jesus means and how he can offer such freedom. In this message, Pastor Dan will discuss the reality of false believers, the marks of true believers, what it means to be enslaved to sin, and how, in Christ, we are offered true freedom.

Guest speaker, Pastor Dan McLaughlin, shares from Romans 8:28-30.

Pastor Dan opens up the largest book of the Bible to explain what it is, who wrote it, and how to get the most out of it as you read! Missing the notes?  Here's a PDF of the slide deck from the morning.

The feasts and laws of sacrifice in the Old Testament that Israel was to follow all pointed miraculously to Jesus thousands of years later. What the Israelites were commanded to do would all make sense one day when Jesus came to die for your sins as the perfect law-fulfilling sacrifice. In today's message, Pastor Dan will take you through the symbolism behind those Old Testament traditions that might not be so clear until you learn how they connect to Jesus. Jesus was the fulfillment of all the Old Testament laws.

Israel was told to be generous. They were told to be different than the world around them by how they conducted themselves each day. They were never to stray from God or His ways. In today's message, Pastor Dan wants you to know that all the rules and regulations God put on Israel were for their good. They would be greatly blessed by God for following His laws, and they would forfeit those blessings if they turned their back on Him. That's how it is for you today, too. God wants you to follow His Word.

Acts 23:12-22 | 05.31.2026

What God's Word says is what you should follow. Regardless of what research or modern doctrine says about anything in the Bible being irrelevant or out of date, God said it for a reason. He wants the best for His people, and He wants you to live a blessed life in Him. In today's message, Pastor Dan's going to encourage you to seek out God's Will for you in the Bible, and to live it out. If you call yourself a Christian, you need to know God's laws so you can follow them. He wants you to be committed fully to Him.

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe discuss A.I. music fun, talk about the dangers of living as your own king, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "Blinded by the Night."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Pastor Dan reflects on Romans 12:1-2 and launches the "Hero Makers" series, encouraging listeners to notice and nurture God's work in others. He shares his personal journey of calling from childhood curiosity to vocational ministry, illustrating how God often uses ordinary moments and people to shape leaders. The episode invites listeners to listen for God's voice, discern callings, and become hero makers who recognize, encourage, and support spiritual growth in their communities.

When you give your life to Christ, your study time should include the Bible and listening to people who preach the Bible. Anything else shouldn't be in your life. It could cause you to stumble in your faith. Or worse, it could lead to you going down a path of eventual rejection of God. In today's message, Pastor Dan is going to warn you against false religions and false prophets. You need to be on your guard against any teaching that's contrary to Scripture, so you don't become deceived by any of it.

Acts 12:1-24 - Lessons from the Great Escape - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1459.pdf

The theological construct of the Trinity was hammered out in the fourth century in an attempt to understand the nature of God's being. Pastor Dan explains that the Trinity is a relational way of being that blesses all things LGBTQ.

Pastor Dan unpacks our mission statement - "to share the abundant life of Jesus with everyone, everywhere."  What is that life? And how do we share it?   In this sermon, a Commitment Card is referenced.  Here's a link to it! 

Pastor Dan continues the series Built To Last with a powerful message on growing deep. 

Acts 22:30-23:11 | 05.24.2026

God set up clear laws for the Israelites about how they should worship Him and give their sacrifices to Him. All His laws have a purpose. He didn't want the Israelites to be ensnared by the evil practices of the wicked nations around them, so He gave them laws for their own good. Pastor Dan is going to remind you in today's message that God's laws for you are for the best, too. They might not be the easiest path to take in life, but they're worth it. God wants your devotion, undistracted from other false religions.

There's no limit to what Jesus' sacrifice on the cross can free you from. Whatever you've done in the past doesn't matter in light of God's forgiveness. He wants you to turn to Him. He wants you to give up the sin in your life so He can pour His blessings out on your life. But, as Pastor Dan will talk about in today's message, He won't force you to choose Him. That has to be your decision. But it's a decision you won't regret. You can be free of the weight of all your past mistakes if you just turn to Him.

If you want to experience the fullness of God's blessings that He has planned for your life, you need to give up your old ways of life from before giving your life to Him. He wants you to live differently from how you used to when you were still living in sin. In today's message, Pastor Dan is going to show you how God is abundant in blessings to those who follow Him and His will wholeheartedly. But when you make the decision to continue in sin, you forfeit those blessings for the immediate pleasures of your flesh.

Pastor Dan's sermon through the book of Esther emphasized the unseen providence of God working through ordinary and even chaotic circumstances to preserve His people. He showed how God positioned Esther “for such a time as this,” reminding believers to be spiritually prepared when their moment of faithfulness and courage arrives. The message also highlighted that what evil men intend for destruction, God is fully able to turn for His glory and the good of His people. #Esther #ForSuchATimeAsThis #GodsProvidence #TrustGod #Faithfulness #CalvaryBaptistChurch #CourageousFaith #GodIsInControl #PreparedForYourMoment #calvarytilton

Pastor Dan's sermon, “It's Time to Wise Up” from 1 Corinthians 3:18–23, emphasizes that true wisdom comes from God alone and stands in direct contrast to human thinking, which ultimately leads to futility and destruction. He challenges believers to stop relying on worldly wisdom and instead build their lives on the truth of Christ, where real stability, blessing, and identity are found. The message calls for a clear response—embracing God's wisdom, living in obedience to His Word, and trusting in Jesus for salvation.#BiblicalWisdom #BuildOnTheRock #1Corinthians3 #GodsTruth #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #TrustGod #WiseUp

In this message, Pastor Dan explores Acts 2:1–24, explaining Pentecost's Jewish roots, its reversal of the Tower of Babel, and how the Holy Spirit enabled people to hear the gospel in their hearts and minds. The message emphasizes that spiritual gifts exist to proclaim Jesus, encourages openness to the Spirit, and invites listeners to receive and share God's love.

Acts 11 - Godly People and Healthy Churches - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1458.pdf

At the end of his life, Jacob gathers his 12 sons for a final family meeting. Pastor Dan uses three words to describe what is happening in Genesis 49: blessing, poetry, and prophecy.

On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Dan talks about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Scripture reading: Acts 2:1-13. 5-24-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Pentecost Dan Petrak

Join us for part 7 of Pastor Dan's series in 1 John!

What does genuine Christian community actually look like?In this episode of 2414, Pastor Dan and Shane continue the conversation on St. Luke's 1-2-3 Challenge by focusing on “Gather: In Life Together.” From learning names and sharing meals to building trust through ordinary conversation, they explore why Christian fellowship is formed through consistent, everyday presence — not just major life moments.The episode moves from personal highs and lows, parenting struggles, and an absurd “Wheels vs. Doors” trivia game into a deeper discussion on friendship, vulnerability, and why modern Christianity can drift toward isolation and individualism.Drawing from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Life Together, the conversation emphasizes that meaningful relationships are usually built slowly:“We share names before we share burdens. We share the boring parts of life before we share the big things.”Topics include:• Why the mundane matters in friendship• Introverts, extroverts, and practical connection steps• Why consistency builds trust• The danger of isolated Christianity• Summer Nights, meals, check-ins, and shared rhythms• How “training wheels” habits help create real community• Building belonging through ordinary life togetherThe 1-2-3 Challenge invites every person at St. Luke's to take two intentional steps in each of three discipleship areas:Gather. Grow. Go.This week's focus:Gather: In Life TogetherLearn more about the 1-2-3 Challenge:https://www.stlukes-church.com/the-123-challengeShare your completed steps so others can be encouraged:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewdKCn3HpPkUwboSspBf8IJc_isSnlhyn8RRtWiYs0mxjOWQ/viewform?pli=1Want to share your faith story on the 2414 Podcast?Schedule a recording here:https://outlook.office.com/book/Ge29a5d453add4d478471a0c1bf208af9@stlukes-church.com/?ismsaljsauthenabledDon't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Sometimes in life we get interrupted, and whether if it is good or bad Pastor Dan Hooper Jr. reminds us that God isn't going to forget about us nor will He fail us.

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Joe discuss Pastor Tim's effort to fix a photo for the sermon, talk about a deeper understanding on being "unequally yoked" in dating & marriage, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "Mysterious Mercy."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Acts 22:22-29 | 05.17.2026

Acts 10:34-48 - Something Supernatural - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1457.pdf

God's ways are not our ways, and this is clearly evident at the end of Genesis. In Genesis 48, we find Jacob at the end of his life giving a blessing to Joseph's sons. In this chapter, we see the first mention of God as a shepherd. Pastor Dan explains how this blessing reveals Jacob's view of God and his obedience to Him. It also shows Joseph's immense faith in choosing to align his family with Israel instead of Egypt.

The Ascension can't compete with Christmas, but the story offers insights into holy living. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote, ‘There's always another level up.' Pastor Dan connects the Ascension to modern life.

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can never quite measure up to God's love? In this message from Isaiah chapter 6, Pastor Dan Edmondson walks through the moment when the prophet Isaiah found himself standing in the full presence of God, undone by his own sin and unworthiness. Rather than leaving Isaiah in that state, God sent one of the seraphim to cleanse and restore him, declaring his iniquity taken away and his sin purged. It is one of the most vivid and surprising pictures of grace in all of Scripture.Pastor Dan connects Isaiah's experience to a real counseling conversation with a woman in her late seventies who had followed Jesus her entire life but still felt she could never quite earn God's love. His response to her captures the entire message: we are unworthy of God's love, and that is exactly what grace is for. If you have ever struggled with shame, feeling like you fall short, or wondering whether God could really use someone like you, this message is for you. We hope it encourages you today.

When Jesus ascended into heaven, he returned home to the Father. Pastor Dan talks about how we will be reunited with Jesus at the resurrection, and we will finally have the peace and satisfaction that comes with going home. Scripture reading: Luke 24:44-53. 5-17-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Going Home Dan Petrak