Podcasts about red letters

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

In this opening message of The Red Letters series, we begin with Jesus' iconic Sermon on the Mount — starting with the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12. Jesus turns the world's definition of happiness and success upside down, showing us that true blessing comes not through power or achievement, but through humility, mercy, and a heart fully dependent on God. In this episode, we unpack the character traits of Kingdom citizens and what it truly means to live a life marked by spiritual depth and surrender. Main Takeaway: True happiness begins with spiritual humility and dependence on God — not status, success, or strength.

If there's any commandment in the Bible that we're able to keep, this one seems accessible. But it's definitely difficult to wrap our heads around these words. Read Luke 14:26-27 to prepare.**For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

This sermon explores the "Great Commission" as a call to action for every follower of Jesus, not just pastors or missionaries. Drawing from Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Acts 1, it emphasizes that believers are empowered by Christ's authority to share the Gospel in their everyday lives, starting with their immediate communities and extending to the world. The message highlights the comfort of Jesus's constant presence and uses the parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15 to illustrate God's relentless pursuit of those who are far from Him, underscoring that participating in this mission brings immense joy to God. It ultimately challenges listeners to overcome hesitation and take decisive action in living out their faith, as the "green light" to go has already been given.

I've said in sermons past that the Bible doesn't prohibit slavery. This shocked some. This week we'll see that Jesus not only condoned it, but advocated that we become slaves! Read Mark 10:44 to prepare.**For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

In the fourth installment of our "Red Letters" series, we tackle the often-uncomfortable topic of money, exploring Jesus' radical teachings on generosity as presented in Luke 6. Discover how an open-handed approach to life, rooted in an understanding of God's abundant grace, challenges the world's scarcity mindset and sets your heart free. Learn how our giving, whether of finances, time, or forgiveness, is not a transaction to earn favor, but a reflection of our identity as children of a generous Father. This message will equip you to win the battle for your worship and align your treasure with your heart.

As Red Letters concludes, Pastor Scott Wines sets Jesus' wise and foolish builders beside a modern image from Hurricane Michael: a single house left standing because it was anchored far beyond code, on pilings driven deep into the sand. Scott shows that the difference in Matthew 7:24–27 isn't the weather but the foundation. He lays three stones for a storm-ready life: Christ as cornerstone, Scripture and sound doctrine to keep us from being tossed by every wind, and an abiding relationship with the Triune God through prayer and the Spirit. Trials intend opposite ends—Satan schemes to destroy, but the Father uses suffering to produce endurance, character, and hope. Scott resists “upper story” relativism and calls us to the objective truth of God's Word shaping everyday obedience. Because this is the final week of Red Letters, he gathers the series' themes into Jesus' closing charge: hear His words and do them. The life fastened to the Rock will stand when rains fall, floods rise, and winds beat against it.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Continuing in our Red Letters series where we look at the sayings of Jesus in the Gospels, MRO Chaplain Donnie Floyd speaks on the topic of Repentance and Eternal Life!  Take a listen and enjoy!

Continuing in our Red Letters series where we look at the sayings of Jesus in the Gospels, Donnie speaks on the topic of Repentance and Eternal Life!  Take a listen and enjoy!

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Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

In week three of our Red Letters series, we tackle one of life's most challenging topics: forgiveness. Discover why unforgiveness is like drinking poison, and how Jesus's radical teachings in Matthew 18 and 6 offer a path to true freedom. This message reveals that forgiveness isn't about forgetting or condoning, but a powerful, liberating choice that transforms your heart and opens you to God's grace. Learn how secure identity in Christ empowers you to release bitterness and live unchained from the past.

"The Cure for Deception" brings us to Jesus' sober warning in Matthew 7:15-23, and Pastor Kelly Kinder will not let it drift past our ears. Kelly shows how false teachers often arrive in convincing costumes, and why Jesus' test is simple and searching: examine fruit over time in doctrine, character, and impact. He traces the enemy's ancient playbook from Eden—twisting God's words, denying His truthfulness, questioning His character, and baiting our desires—and shows how the same moves animate modern counterfeits, even under religious branding. The most unsettling part is not the wolves but the possibility of being false followers who say “Lord, Lord” while remaining unknown by Christ. Kelly calls us to honest self-examination: are we doing the Father's will because we are united to the Son, or are we performing for approval? The cure for deception is Jesus Himself. As we know Him truly, love His truth, and obey His Word in the power of the Spirit, real fruit grows and counterfeit hopes wither. This message pairs vigilance with hope and urges us to guard the gospel for our children and our neighbors by clinging to Christ and conforming our lives to Scripture.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Discover what happens when your identity is secure, and your mission becomes clear. This sermon challenges the world's definition of greatness, revealing that true power is found in serving others. Explore Jesus' radical redefinition of leadership, where humility and selfless acts transform mundane tasks into sacred appointments, making every act of service a direct encounter with the King.

In this week's sermon in our "Red Letters" series, Pastor Tyler Lynde brings us to Jesus' stark finale in the Sermon on the Mount: two gates, two roads, two ends. Tyler begins with the Golden Rule, not as polite restraint but as proactive love that mirrors the Father's generosity and fulfills the law from the heart. Then he follows Jesus into the decisive choice. The wide gate and easy road feel natural because self sits at the center, yet they end in ruin and, ultimately, separation from God. The narrow gate and hard road demand repentance, daily cross-bearing, and obedience, yet they lead to real life now and eternal life to come. Tyler anchors the hope of this path in Christ Himself. Jesus is both the gate and the way; no one reaches the Father apart from Him. And we do not walk alone. The Spirit indwells believers as Helper and Guide, giving peace in trouble and power for obedience so that love of neighbor becomes possible. This message refuses sentimentality and despair: it is honest about hell and radiant about grace. Choose the road that keeps company with Christ and practices the Golden Rule as a family resemblance, and you will find that the narrow way, though steep, is the best way to live.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

The Red Letters of the Bible (Jesus' words) have a lot to say about how we should live. And, some of this advice is really hard to do, like: Love Your Enemy. The good news is Jesus did more than just speak this advice, his actions modeled the kind of love that we are created to share with all people, even our enemies!

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

In a world filled with constant noise and endless opinions, this series, "Red Letters," cuts through the distractions to focus on the unfiltered words of Jesus. This message explores how Jesus addresses the core human question of "Am I enough?" by dismantling the "Orphan Hustle"—the frantic attempt to prove one's worth. Through the parable of the prodigal son, we discover that God's scandalous love never diminishes and always moves in our direction, offering a new identity not as an orphan or a slave, but as a beloved child of God, secure and home, with everything He has as ours.

Prayer often feels like the spiritual practice we “should” be better at and secretly avoid. In Red Letters, Pastor Mark Medley takes us into Matthew 7:7–11, where Jesus reduces the complexity we put on prayer to three verbs: ask, seek, knock. Mark shows that this isn't a technique but an invitation. The Father already knows our needs, yet He tells us to ask because prayer is relationship with His heart and partnership in His mission. Asking confesses our poverty of spirit. Seeking pursues God with hunger. Knocking persists when doors don't open on the first try, not to wring blessings from a reluctant deity but to stay near a generous Father. Mark addresses delayed or denied requests through the lens of adoption and abiding: the Father sometimes says no, slow, or grow before He says go, shaping us for joy. Through the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah, we see that God remembers prayers we've forgotten and weaves answers into a larger plan. This message urges holy discontent in spiritual things, a renewed appetite to be with the Lord and then be sent by Him. In Jesus' own words, the way forward is simple and sturdy: ask, seek, knock.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

“Judge not…” We quote it, meme it, even weaponize it—but do we live it? In this week's installment of Red Letters, Neil unpacks Jesus' often-misunderstood directive and shows how it can revolutionize our relationships.Neil starts by dismantling the myth that Christians must never make moral evaluations. Jesus Himself commands us to “judge with right judgment” (John 7:24). The real issue is hypocrisy—holding others to a microscope while gazing at ourselves through rose-tinted glasses. Using the unforgettable “speck and log” metaphor, Neil exposes how selective vision poisons marriages, friendships, and churches.From there he explores three biblical judgments: the Great White Throne for unbelievers, the loving discipline believers experience now, and the future judgment of rewards. Knowing God is Judge frees us from playing the role badly ourselves.Neil then walks through three common pitfalls of fault-finding: acting on partial information, assuming motives, and dredging up sins that Jesus already buried beneath His blood. He challenges us to replace a critical spirit with humble self-examination, gracious speech, and Spirit-directed timing—recognizing that not every heart is ready to receive “pearls.”Along the way you'll hear practical stories, clarifying Scriptures, and a call to action: identify one area where you're quick to criticize and ask the Holy Spirit to transform it into compassion. Whether you're a long-time believer or exploring faith, this message will help you cultivate relationships marked by authenticity and grace.Watch the full teaching, dive into the discussion questions, and share the message with someone who could use freedom from both giving and receiving judgment. Subscribe for more content from Trinity Community Church as we continue walking through Jesus' own words in Red Letters.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

In today's HMS Fellowship luncheon, MRO Chaplain Donnie Floyd continues in our Red Letters series out of Matthew and Luke entitled Sin, Faith and Duty.  Take a listen and enjoy!

In today's HMS Fellowship luncheon, Donnie continues in our Red Letters series out of Matthew and Luke entitled Sin, Faith and Duty.  Take a listen and enjoy!

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Anxiety can feel like background noise you've learned to tolerate—until it drowns out everything else. In this week's Red Letters teaching, Tyler Lynde unpacks Jesus' cure from Matthew 6:25-34 and shows why the gospel offers something better than coping strategies.1 | Worry Is Unnecessary• Birds never sow or reap, yet the Father feeds them.• Wildflowers never shop, yet God dresses them in royalty.Takeaway: If God lavishes care on short-lived creatures, His long-loved children can rest.2 | Worry Is UnfruitfulStress drains energy without adding time. Modern studies confirm Jesus' ancient insight: chronic anxiety weakens immunity, shortens lifespan, and cannot change tomorrow's variables. Why invest in a strategy with zero return?3 | Worry Is UnbecomingJesus notes that panicked pursuit of basic needs typifies those who don't know God. Followers who act like spiritual orphans misrepresent the Father's heart. The root issue isn't circumstances; it's unbelief in lavish love.4 | The Father's Love Is the CureJohn 3:16 and 1 John 4:18 frame the argument: the God who sacrificed His Son to adopt us will not abandon us for groceries or rent. Perfect love casts out fear because it proves our worth.5 | Kingdom-First Practice“Seek first the kingdom … and all these things will be added.” Tyler offers three drills:• Morning surrender—pray today's needs, release tomorrow's.• Gratitude breaks—notice God's care in creation.• Daily boundary—plan but don't borrow trouble from the future.Final CallReady to trade panic for peace? Spend 30 minutes with this passage and watch fear lose its grip. Share the video with anyone who needs a reminder that their Father already knows and already cares.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Jesus issues a powerful warning to His disciples about staying away from the leaven of the Pharisee's. This was during a time when mass ministry was taking place so much so that people were literally stepping on each other to try and get to Jesus. The table was set for authentic healthy ministry, not the phony stuff. What the misguided and stubborn Pharisee's were doing wasn't going to cut it and Jesus needed to make sure that all of His followers didn't let that leaven into their lives. We too must take this advice, heed the warning and believe the authentic to manifest in our lives. Pastor Josiah also shares a powerful prophetic dream related to John 10:10 which is a must hear!

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

How do you know what you really treasure? Jesus says the evidence hides in three everyday choices—where you store wealth, what you fix your eyes on, and whom you ultimately obey. In this week's Red Letters message, Pastor Kelly Kinder walks through Matthew 6:19-24 and invites us to run a spiritual forensic audit.Earthly vs. Heavenly Deposits — Kelly retells the tragic case of Bertha Adams, who died penniless while hoarding millions, to underscore Jesus' warning that earthly assets are always one moth, one recession, or one hacker away from ruin. Heavenly deposits—acts of love, mercy, and gospel generosity—grow compound joy in a realm no thief can enter.Clear vs. Clouded Vision — The eye, Jesus says, is the lamp of the body. A “healthy” or single-minded eye fills life with clarity and purpose; a “bad” or greedy eye leaves even successful people stumbling in darkness. Kelly challenges us to check our digital diets: Do our screens train us to give or to crave?God vs. Money — Jesus ends the debate: “You cannot serve two masters.” Money is a brilliant servant but a brutal boss. When it calls the shots, anxiety skyrockets and generosity shrivels. Kelly offers three practical moves: automate first-fruits giving, set lifestyle ceilings below income ceilings, and convert talents or hobbies into kingdom blessing.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Why do we pray? Why do we fast? In Matthew 6 Jesus strips away every layer of performance and invites us into a family conversation with the Father. Pastor Scott Wiens unpacks this potent passage by contrasting two identities: boarder and child.A boarder treats God like a landlord—pay the rent of good behavior, expect prompt service on life's leaky faucets. When prayers go unanswered, resentment bubbles up and faith erodes. Jesus warns that this transactional mindset leads only to fleeting human applause: you've “received your reward” already.A child, however, belongs by birthright. Children don't schedule an audience with Dad; they barge in, confident of love. Scott illustrates this with a vivid image: only a child wakes a king at 3 a.m. for a cup of water. That's the access Jesus grants when He teaches us to begin, “Our Father.” The Lord's Prayer then reshapes priorities—honor God's name, seek His kingdom, trust Him for today's bread, release and receive forgiveness, rely on His protection.Prayer's sibling discipline, fasting, suffers the same performance trap. In Jesus' day people disfigured their faces to telegraph how spiritual they were. Today we're tempted to do the digital equivalent. Jesus counters: wash your face, smile, keep it between you and Dad. Fasting becomes an inward hunger for God, not an outward badge of piety.Key takeaways Scott covers:Secret place > public stage – Real reward happens where only God sees.Simplicity > verbosity – Fancy words don't bend God's will; honest words bend ours to His.Identity > transaction – Romans 8 says the Spirit of adoption makes us cry “Abba.” Prayer is family talk, not rent negotiation.Scott ends with the gentle story of an elderly man who set an empty chair for Jesus during prayer; when he died, his head rested on that chair—picture of perfect trust.Press play to let these truths recalibrate how you approach God this week. Then share the message with someone who needs to trade performance for peace.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

When Ian Paisley Jr lost his parliamentary seat last July, it was the end of an era. Once Westminster's most expensive MP, Paisley Jr had built a political career on the legacy of his famous father – but it wasn't without scandal. A Belfast Telegraph investigation has uncovered some strange financial dealings around his constituency office, which is now owned by the unnamed representative of a dead man. Authorities also had to repeatedly threaten court action to secure payment of the rates bill for his office in Ballymena. In part 1 of a special investigation, Sam McBride joins Olivia Peden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Jesus covers all the things necessary for a fully satisfied Kingdom lifestyle. When He was speaking to religious leaders in a home, He corrects some thinking that they needed to have correction on. He also addresses tithing in this crucial New Testament passage. Pastor Josiah takes us all the way back to Genesis where the very concept of tithing is introduced. Understanding where something is established will help us to understand what God wants from us to do, even if it's thousands of years later. Leaning into the lasting legacy behind generous giving to the Lord is vital for our financial and overall spiritual health. The honesty of the heart is what God is looking at above all else! Study this one out as we look into Melchizedek, Abram, Paul and of course Jesus.

Why do we give? Is it the warm feeling when friends applaud, or the thrill of an online shout-out? In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus drills past the act of giving to expose its motive, and Pastor Tyler Lynde invites us to do the same.Jesus starts with a warning: if our charity aims at human approval, we should enjoy the “likes” quickly, because that applause is the full payout. Tyler explains how first-century Pharisees literally hired trumpeters to announce almsgiving. Today's versions are subtler—photo ops, branded T-shirts, humble-brag posts—but the heart pattern is identical.Then comes the guarantee: earthly praise is a cheap prize compared to heaven's reward. Proverbs 27:2 and Luke 12:1 reinforce the danger of hypocrisy—the spiritual yeast that puffs up performance while leaving motives sour.Next, Jesus issues a disarming instruction: give in secret, so secret that your left hand can't gossip to your right. Tyler illustrates this through a childhood memory: his struggling family once discovered twelve bags of groceries on the porch, no signature attached. The anonymous giver skipped human credit but secured the Father's smile.Finally, Jesus offers radical assurance: “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” That promise reframes generosity as an act of worship before an audience of One. Tyler urges us to imagine how faith would rise if we truly believed God watched every covert kindness.Key takeaways:Check the motive. Ask daily: “Am I giving to be seen, or because I've been seen by grace?” (Eph 2:8-10).Guard the method. Practice covert giving—anonymous gifts, private cash apps, or needs met before anyone can ask.Trust the reward. God's ledger is eternal; nothing done from love goes unnoticed (James 1:27).Ready to ditch the trumpet? Press play, let Tyler walk you through Jesus' four-fold framework, and discover the freedom of generosity that seeks no spotlight. Share the message so more hearts can experience the joy of giving God's way.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Jesus challenges every checklist we've ever used to grade ourselves. In Matthew 5:17-48 He insists that real righteousness reaches far beneath behavior to the motives that fuel it. Pastor Mark Medley unpacks this mind-bending section of the Sermon on the Mount by comparing it to international travel: you won't get far in Ireland if you drive on the American side of the road, and you'll overpay in France if you keep thinking in dollars instead of euros.Likewise, God's kingdom operates on its own measurements. Mark walks through five areas where Jesus resets the scale:Anger & Murder – Hatred incubates homicide. Deal with the heart first.Lust & Adultery – Imagination steers action; protect the inner life.Oaths & Integrity – Let “yes” mean “yes” without legal loopholes.Retaliation & Mercy – Drop the scoreboard and absorb the hit.Enemies & Love – Pray blessing on the very people who wound you.Each raises the standard beyond human reach (“Be perfect as your Father is perfect”) and sends us back to the opening Beatitude—poverty of spirit. That honest acknowledgment opens the door for a miracle Ezekiel predicted: God replaces stone hearts with living ones and powers obedience from the inside out.Mark also exposes the trap of religious rule-keeping. Sadducees, Pharisees, and Zealots all had lists, but none could convert God's currency of love. Rules alone breed division (“my list versus yours”) and miss the Law's true intent. Jesus fulfills the Law, then writes it on our hearts through the Holy Spirit so we can carry kingdom culture into everyday life—marriage, parenting, offices, and neighborhoods.Ready to rethink success? Hit play and let the red letters re-measure everything. Then share the message so friends can discover the freedom of living by heaven's standards instead of earth's scorecards.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

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.

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Welcome back to Red Letters! In today's message, “The Christian Distinctive,” Pastor Kelly Kinder dives into Matthew 5:13-16 and reminds us that Jesus doesn't ask us to become salt and light—He boldly states we already are. That single truth reframes every conversation about identity, influence, and purpose.Salt mattered in ancient kitchens because it preserved meat from rot and drew out rich flavors. Kelly shows how believers carry the same function in society: slowing moral decay and making truth compelling. But Jesus adds a caution: salt can lose its bite. When we compromise conviction to fit in, our presence no longer preserves anything, and culture shrugs us off. Kelly explores practical ways to stay “salty,” from guarding personal holiness to speaking hard truths in love.The metaphor of light lifts the conversation higher. One lamp can change a room; one city on a hill guides travelers for miles. Light's power is in visibility, not volume. Jesus invites us to place our everyday lives on a stand where neighbors, coworkers, and classmates can see good works that reflect God's heart. Kelly illustrates this with stories of ordinary disciples: a mechanic who refuses dishonest upsells, a teen who befriends the outsider, a mom who hosts weekly dinners for single parents. Their influence isn't flashy, but it directs attention to the Father.Three questions drive the message: Where are you positioned to shine? How can your conduct make the gospel attractive? Why do you do it— for personal acclaim or for God's glory? Ephesians 5:8 and Proverbs 4:18 remind us that light grows brighter when we walk in step with the Spirit, hinting that our best impact may still be ahead.If you're weary of identity labels tied to titles, successes, or social media metrics, this conversation will breathe fresh freedom. Kelly's honest anecdotes and Scripture-rich teaching equip you to step into your God-given role with courage and joy.

Today, Bram and Sandi continue a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

What if everything you thought you knew about happiness and blessing was backward? In this sermon, Pastor Tyler Lynde kicks off our new series, “Red Letters,” with a deep dive into the Beatitudes from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. These words, spoken to a people desperate for hope after 400 years of divine silence, completely flip our modern understanding of what leads to a truly blessed life.Jesus's sermon wasn't just a collection of nice sayings; it was a declaration of war against the world's value system. Where our culture says "blessed are the self-sufficient," Jesus says "blessed are the poor in spirit." While society often rewards the ruthless, Jesus promises blessing to the merciful and the meek. In this message, Tyler Lynde unpacks each of these radical statements, contrasting the fleeting mantras of our world with the eternal truth of God's Kingdom.Discover why the Beatitudes are not a checklist of behaviors to earn God's favor, but a beautiful portrait of a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit. This is the core of the New Covenant—not relying on our own strength to follow external rules, but receiving a new heart and being empowered by God's Spirit living within us. Tyler doesn't shy away from the hard truth that this path leads to a collision with the world, but he also reveals the magnificent promises attached to it: comfort, mercy, satisfaction, and being called a child of God.Most importantly, see how Jesus himself is the perfect embodiment of every beatitude. He is both our example to follow and the enabler who makes it possible. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus secured every blessing He describes. Whether you're just exploring faith or have followed Jesus for decades, these ancient words carry fresh power to transform your perspective on what it truly means to live a blessed life.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Today, Bram and Sandi begin a brand new series on the Life and Words of Jesus, from His own lips! Often referred to as ‘The Red Letters', we'll take every scripture from the New Testament where God speaks unfiltered from the mouth of His Son, Jesus Christ. We hope you'll be challenged and delighted by […]

Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetail podcast! On episode 22, host Steven Crawford is joined by good friend and fellow Christian Tommy Enslen. The majority  of this episode, Tommy and Steven go into a deep and sometimes emotional discussion that revolves around  a couple verses from Romans chapter 3 and Romans chapter 12. Toward the end of the podcast, Tommy and Steven share their Michigan turkey hunting stories from this past spring as both had turkey hunts they will never forget for much different reasons!!SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!! LIVE FOR JESUS Y'ALL!!

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