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Merry Christmas!In this heartfelt Christmas Eve service message, Pastor Karl explores the profound truth that Christmas is far more than a baby in a manger—it's the culmination of God's everlasting love story that began in the Garden of Eden.Drawing parallels between Eden and Bethlehem, Pastor Karl unpacks how God's love has always been revealed through three key ways: proximity (drawing near to walk with us), provision (supplying what we cannot provide for ourselves, including forgiveness and eternal life), and parameters (loving boundaries for our protection and flourishing).Yet humanity's response—from Adam and Eve to today—has often been to doubt God's goodness, reject His nearness, and step outside His guardrails. Even so, God's relentless love pursues us, covers our shame, and satisfies His justice through the promised Seed: Jesus Christ, whose virgin birth and sacrificial death crush the enemy's power.Pastor Karl challenges us: Many love the warm vibe of Christmas but avoid its weighty claims. True celebration means embracing God's love fully—belonging to His family, becoming like Christ, giving our lives in response, and going on mission to share His love.This message invites everyone to respond to God's pursuit, whether by placing faith in Jesus for the first time or recommitting to live in joyful obedience within His loving parameters.Join us as Pastor Karl and his son Caleb dive deeper into these truths in a special family message. Come experience the depth of God's love that didn't begin in Bethlehem—but was gloriously fulfilled there.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
In our "Strange Light" Advent series we explore FOUR examples of the Strangle Light of Joy makes true Christians unique in a darkening world. * SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh * SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn * CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard * MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources
Sermon Podcast on 1st John 3:1 Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on 1st John 3:1 on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
In this profound and hope-filled Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the Christmas series with an honest, Scripture-saturated exploration of the third great gift Jesus brings: joy. Turning to the familiar yet astonishing encounter in Luke 1:26–38, Pastor Karl places us in the world of a young, powerless Mary—living in obscurity, poverty, and spiritual dryness under Roman oppression—when an angel suddenly declares her “highly favored” and announces she will bear the Son of God as a virgin.With pastoral clarity and compassion, Pastor Karl redefines biblical joy not as a forced smile, fleeting happiness, or denial of pain, but as a deep, settled confidence and calm cheerfulness in God—even when circumstances feel devastating. Mary's potentially ruinous situation (public shame, rejection, and lifelong stigma) becomes the backdrop for a joy that is rooted not in perfect conditions but in surrender to a perfect Savior. Joy, he shows, is not situational; it flows from trusting God's greater reality, His unchanging character, and His presence when clarity is absent.Drawing from Mary's radical response—“Let it be to me according to your word”—Pastor Karl tenderly calls every listener to the same doorway of lasting joy: radical surrender. Whether facing disappointment, health struggles, dashed dreams, or seasons of grief, joy grows when we release control, timelines, and the need to understand, and instead say “Yes, Lord” to whatever He has spoken. This is essential listening for anyone longing to move beyond seasonal happiness into the quiet, resilient cheerfulness that only Christ, born in a manger and risen from an empty tomb, can give.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
Send us a textIf you love Jesus but feel worn down by the weight of life--family pressure, grief, finances, burnout, or the constant need to hold everything together--Jesus offers you something your heart desperately craves. Peace.In this Advent message, Pastor Jason reflects on Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:25-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Jesus does not offer peace by removing responsibility or chaos, but by offering Himself in the middle of it.This message explores what it means to stop trying to control what was never ours to carry and to discover peace. Not through strength or self-reliance, but through childlike trust in Christ. Real peace does not come having everything figured out--it comes from knowing who is holding you.If like feels crushing and rest feels out of reach, listen in. Jesus is still calling the weary to come.Episodes in the "Like a Child" series:Hope like a ChildPeace like a ChildJoy like a ChildLove like a ChildLinkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week. Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email rav.naz.ky@gmail.com
In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the series The King Has Come with a raw and life-giving exploration of the second great gift Jesus brings: peace.Turning to the familiar yet profound scene in Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Karl invites us into the midnight terror of ordinary shepherds—suddenly confronted by the blinding glory of God—and shows how the very first words from heaven that night were not “Merry Christmas,” but “Fear not.” That first Christmas did not begin with sentimental calm; it began with paralyzing, mega-fear. And right there, in the middle of stacked-on-stacked fear, the angel announced good news of great joy: a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord, the Prince of Peace.With pastoral tenderness and unflinching honesty, Pastor Karl unmasks fear as the mortal enemy of peace—how it magnifies threats, shrinks our view of God, and paints our future in colors darker than God ever intended. Yet the gospel is stronger: peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a Person. Peace is not something Jesus gives; peace is who Jesus is—and He gives Himself.Through the shepherds' journey from terror to testimony, we're given clear, scriptural paths out of fear and into the unshakable peace of Christ: speaking God's truth over fear's lies, refusing to agree with the spirit of fear, drawing near to Jesus through spiritual disciplines, and taking bold steps of obedience that move us against comfort and toward surrender.This is a word for everyone whose heart has been ruled by anxiety, worst-case scenarios, or the quiet fears that steal joy—especially in this season. A tender yet urgent call to stop trusting the unknown future to our own control and start trusting it to the known God who entered our fear as a baby in a manger.Because the King has come, fear does not get the final word. Peace does. And when the Prince of Peace takes over a life, what spills out is no longer fear—but praise, testimony, and unshakable confidence in the goodness of God.Essential listening for anyone who longs to trade fear for the peace that passes all understanding this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
The Mighty God | The Child is Born What does it mean that Jesus is called “Mighty God” in Isaiah 9:6? This sermon explores the depth of that title and how it applies to your life right now. Discover the strength that only Christ can offer as Creator, Redeemer, and the one who conquered death itself. Key Insights: • Jesus is not only Savior—He is the Creator of all things, including you. • The title “Mighty God” isn't poetic—it means Jesus has real power over death, sin, and the enemy. • God's might doesn't decrease when He helps you. He gives without losing anything. • Jesus fulfilled ancient prophecies in detail, proving He is the promised Messiah. • The story of Christmas is about power wrapped in humility—a King who rules and saves. Key Scripture: Isaiah 9 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ISA.9.ESV) Speaker: Matt Petty Series: The Child is Born Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/F7jashvpdgQ) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)
In Week 13 of our Everyday Mission series, we explore how God often calls us into moments that stretch our faith further than is comfortable. Acts 9:1–31 shows us a powerful picture of what it looks like to trust God beyond our limits — both in Saul's dramatic transformation and in Ananias' willingness to obey even when the path seemed risky. This episode invites you to consider where God may be asking you to step out, depend on Him, and participate in His mission in ways you never imagined.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
Send us a textChristmas is supposed to be a season of hope, but for many of us, it feels heavy. The calendar is full. The expectations are high. And the world feels anything but peaceful. If you have ever wondered why the most "joyful" time of year can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, or numb... this sermon is for you.Pastor Nicole opens our Advent series "Like a Child" with a powerful reminder that hope is not something we create, but it is something we receive. Through the surprising true story of a silent night on a World War I battlefield and the ancient promise of Isaiah, this sermon speaks to anyone walking through darkness and longing for the light that actually lasts.This is not a message about pretending everything is fine. It is about hope that steps into the mess with us. It is about a peace that does not fade when the circumstances change.Whether you are feeling worn down by the season, unsure what you believe, or simply looking for something steady to hold onto, this episode offers space to breathe, reflect, and rediscover where real hope is found.Episodes in the "Like a Child" series:Hope like a ChildPeace like a ChildJoy like a ChildLove like a ChildLinkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week. Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email rav.naz.ky@gmail.com
In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl launches the new series The King Has Come with a powerful exploration of the first great gift Jesus brings: hope.Turning to Luke 2 and the quiet, largely forgotten figures of Simeon and Anna, Pastor Karl paints a vivid picture of two elderly saints who spent decades waiting in faithful obscurity—praying unanswered prayers, worshiping through silence, and serving without recognition. Yet the moment a 40-day-old baby was carried into the temple, their Spirit-illuminated eyes saw what the crowds missed: the long-promised Messiah, the Consolation of Israel, the Redemption of Jerusalem.Through their story, Pastor Karl reveals that biblical hope is not wishful thinking; it is the confident, unshakable expectation of future good rooted in the unchanging character and faithfulness of God. Hope grows in the hidden soil of daily faithfulness, thrives when God chooses to work in silence, and celebrates the tiny seed because it already trusts the coming harvest. Simeon and Anna never saw Jesus preach, heal, or rise from the dead—yet they held the infant King and departed in peace, because they knew who He was long before they saw what He would do.A tender yet convicting word for everyone who has waited a long time and is still waiting, prayed a long time and is still praying, and hoped a long time and is still hoping. In a season that can feel rushed and noisy, this message calls us to slow down, stay faithful, and train our eyes to recognize the presence of the King—even when He shows up wrapped in the ordinary, the small, and the seemingly insignificant.Because the King has come, hope is not dead. It is alive, resilient, and bubbling up in every heart that keeps showing up and keeps looking for Jesus. Essential listening for anyone who needs fresh hope this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
Sermon Podcast on Acts 12:1-5, Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Acts 12:1-5 on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
 Sermon Podcast on Acts 11:28-30, Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Acts 11:28-30on Sunday, November 16th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Don't Quit Now | unCERTAINTY, Week 3Ben FooteDescriptionFeeling tired, discouraged, or ready to quit? You are not alone. In this weeks message, Don't Quit Now, you'll be reminded that God has not forgotten you even when life feels heavy and hope feels far away. He is still working in your waiting, building strength and faith for what is ahead. Watch now and discover how to keep believing, keep showing up, and find renewed hope right where you are.Message Notes1 John 2:18 (NIV)Matthew 24:36 (NIV)1 John 5:13 (NIV)1 John 2:18 (NIV)1 John 2:19 (NIV)1 John 2:20-21 (NIV)1 John 2:22-23 (NIV)Modern culture tells us: Jesus is a way, truth, and life.John 14:6 (NIV)“John says we are either living in God's light, or we're in total darkness… We're either living in God's LOVE, or we're living in hatred… We're either living in IN and WITH Christ, or- we are Antichrist.”1 John 2:24-27 (NIV)John 15:4, 9-11 (NIV)Remain. Abide. Keep Going. Don't quit now.
 Sermon Podcast on Matthew 16:13-20, Guest Speaker Sophia Logan at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Matthew 16:13-20 on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Today Tom referred to The Book of Hosea with Study Notes: A Preacher's Guide to the Book of Hosea. Here's a link to download a pdf of this book. He also quote from Jason DeRouchie's excellent What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About. To sign up for the GearTalk Bible Reading Plan go here. For additional resources connected to biblical theology go to handstotheplow.org and jasonderouchie.com. To support the work of Hands to the Plow, visit handstotheplow.org.
Sermon Podcast on James 1:19-25, Guest Speaker Alex Logan at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on James 1:19-25 on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Sermon Podcast on Luke 4:1-13, Guest Speaker Alex Logan at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Luke 4:1-13 on Sunday, October 26th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Send us a textFeeling like you are running on empty? We dive into a powerful story from 1 Kings 17, about a widow, down to her last meal, who is invited to trust God with what little she has left. What unfolds is not just a miracle of provision, but a lesson in faith, surrender, and the surprising ways God meets us in scarcity.You don't need full hands for God to work, just an open heart.Whether you are new to the podcast or a returning listener, this message will meet you right where you are, especially if you have ever wondered, "Do I really have enough to make it through?"Join us as we discover how God turns surrender into supply--and how He can take what feels small and make it more than enough.Other messages in this series:Before the JarThe Jar that Never Runs Out Beyond the Jar (November 2, 2025)*(When sermon is being preached live at Ravenna Church of the Nazarene) Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week. Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email rav.naz.ky@gmail.com
 Sermon Podcast on 1st Peter 1:1-9, Guest Speaker Ben Wilson at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on 1st Peter 1:1-9 on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Register for the GearTalk Bible Reading Plan here. For other resources related to biblical theology, visit handstotheplow.org and jasonderouchie.com. To support the work of Hands to the Plow, visit handstotheplow.org.
Sermon Podcast on Acts 17:16-21, Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Acts 17:16-21 on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Welcome to Eden Worship Center's Sermon Podcast! October 5, 2025We're so glad you've joined us online today. Each week we gather as a church family to worship Jesus, hear from God's Word, and encourage one another in the gospel. Whether you're watching live or catching up later, our prayer is that Christ would be exalted and your heart would be strengthened in Him.
It is one thing to “talk the talk.” It is another thing to “walk the walk.” The apostle Paul makes it very clear in his letter to the Ephesians that walking in the light of Jesus and bearing fruit for His Kingdom is not only a suggestion, it is indeed what Christians are to do - Bear fruit by walking as children of the light - Jesus.  Two questions: 1) What are you reflecting in this world? 2) Who are you reflecting in this world? Isaiah 60:1-3 Ephesians 5:3-14 Matthew 5:14-16
Sermon Podcast on Acts 10:44-48, Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Acts 10:44-48 on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Sermon Podcast on Acts 11:19-26, Pastor John Moropoulos at Gateway Christian Fellowship. message on Acts 11:19-26 on Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Please visit our website at: https://gatewayak.com/
Eric continues our series The Book of Hebrews—emphasizing that Jesus is the true and superior High Priest and King, providing believers with real assurance through His once-for-all sacrifice and eternal priesthood. He also urges them to pay close attention to serious warnings and to approach God with confidence.
Hebrews 3 offers one of the Bible's strongest warnings: don't harden your heart and turn away from Jesus. These warnings aren't meant to scare us but to protect us and draw us back to life in Him. In this message, Eric Clark explains how keeping our eyes on Jesus and walking with others helps us stay soft, steady, and grounded in God's love.