Podcasts about sojourn church

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 19:28-41. He invited us to consider the possibility that we are the strange ones. Lector: Story Duncan

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 19:11-27. He said that an exodus of the heart leads to faithful waitingLector: Lindsey Blair

Brian talks with Steve Van Noort and Scott Wyatt, lead and assistant pastors of Sojourn Church, a new PCA church plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan started through the Detroit Project. Steve explains their mission to specifically reach the unchurched and lost rather than draw people from other congregations, and describes the church's DNA of gospel-centered worship, community, and mission — including weekly communion, expository preaching, and members going out to community colleges and local parks to have spiritual conversations. Scott, who came from two decades in campus ministry with Cru, shares an encouraging observation: young adults and teenagers today are showing surprising openness to the gospel after growing up largely without church exposure. Steve explains the church's name, drawn from 1 Peter's language of believers as "sojourners and strangers" journeying together toward their true home in Christ, and the two cast a vision for changed lives five years down the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 19:1-10. He said that an exodus of the heart sets us free Lector: Jennifer Chrisman

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 18:1-8. He said that God loves us, hears us, and will bring justice. Lector: Noelle Quillo

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 17:1-10. He said that forgiveness humbles our hearts and increases our faith. Lector: Erin Warmbier

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Luke 16:1-13. He said that Generosity is a tool in the hands of responsible Christians. Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 15:1-7. He said that the New Exodus is for those who see themselves as God does: Lost and Loved.  Lector: Glenda Faith

Pastor Jonah Sage talks about plans to integrate women into ministries of proclamation at Sojourn Church New Albany. Includes a discussion of 1 Timothy 2 and other Bible passages. 

Pastor Bobby Gilles preached from Luke 14:15-24. He said that God's house will be full with those whom many people would not want on their property. Let's learn to love them now.  Monday Challenge: In what way are you “picking the places of honor at the table” in your life? How can you take the lowest place? How can you elevate someone else to the spot that you think you've earned or you deserve? Lector: Barbara Carr

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Luke 13:22-30. He said that having faith is not the same as being familiar.  Lector: Erin Warmbier

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 12:35-59. He said that we should live today in expectation of Jesus' return tomorrow. Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Stephen Pierce preached from Luke 12:1-12. He said that living honestly is hard yet beautiful. Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 11:14-28. He said that Jesus came to heal and set free. Lector: Noelle Quillo

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 11:1-4. He said that Habits Heal our Hearts. Lector: Glenda Faith

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Luke 9:28-43. He said that our good experiences are meant to move us forward. Lector: Story Duncan

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 9:1-6. He said that the mission of Jesus is the mission of his people. Lector: Barbara Carr

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 8:1-15. He said that Jesus moves through unexpected people to unexpected places. Then we heard a presentation from Compassion International. Lector: Noelle Quillo  

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 7:20-35. He said that Jesus loves you at the bottom of the barrel. Lector: Jordan Miller

Pastor Bobby Gilles preached from Luke 7:1-17. He said that Jesus is there for the hard-to-love and the easy-to-overlook, and he helps us be there, too. Lector: Jess Stiller

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from John 20:11-18. He said that if you follow Jesus, you will see dead things come back to life.  Lector: Faith Miller

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 2:21-52. He said that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 

Why have so many Christian leaders been supportive of Israel while ignoring the plight of Palestinian Christians who have been killed in Gaza alongside their Muslim neighbors? Since October 7, 2023, Israel's response to the attack by Hamas, breaking out of the world's largest open-air prison (as described by Bob Simon of CBS's 60 Minutes in 2012), has been brutal on the population of Gaza. Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, and over 70% of Gaza has been destroyed, including schools, hospitals, churches, mosques, housing, and infrastructure. Yet, there have been very few Christian voices speaking out for peace and justice. Are they being held back by the false theology of Christian Zionism that has a grip on our nation's leaders?  There are exceptions. Pastor Scott Korljan of the Sojourn Church in Scottsdale, AZ, delivered a powerful message on 2/1/2025 filled with sound, logical biblical references that put Jesus first, not Israel. It's a 35-minute message that needs to be repeated in pulpits across the United States for thinking, caring followers of Christ.

Sojourn Midtown Pastor Jamaal Williams preached from Luke 1:57-80. He said that God often restores our voice only after He reshapes our hope.Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 1:26-56. He said that the hungry and humble are filled in God's world, but the rich and proud are sent away empty.Lector: Christine Johnson

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Luke 1:5-25. He said that when God is silent, he is preparing us.Lector: Stephanie Ferguson

Pastor Bobby Gilles preached from Luke 1:1-4. He said that Jesus is for everyone, including you and the people who rub you the wrong way.Lector: Noelle Quillo

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Isaiah 9:6-7. He said that the Name of the Lord is Lord of Heaven's Armies. Lector: Tatiana Marsh

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Isaiah 9:6-7. He said the Name of the Lord is Everlasting Father.Lector: Carrie Quillo

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Isaiah 9:6-7. He said that the Name of the Lord is Mighty God. Lector: Tatiana Marsh

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Isaiah 9:6-7. He said the Name of the Lord is Wonderful Counselor.Lector: Emily Dippie

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Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Isaiah 9:6-7. He said that the Name of the Lord is Wonderful Counselor. Lector: Christine Johnson

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Leviticus 23:26-32. He said that you are saved because you are loved.Lector: Jess Stiller

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. He said that every joyful noise is a preparation for the Lord's return.Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Leviticus 23:23-25 in our series, “God of Time.” He said that the Lord is committed to your joy.Lector: Emily Dippie

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 in our series, “God of Time.” He said that rhythms of trust and response are carried by the promise of future resurrection.Lector: Emily Dippie

Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles recap and discuss Pastor Jonah Sage's sermon from Leviticus 23:9-15, 22. 

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Leviticus 23:9-15, 22. He said that God initiates; we respond.Lector: Barbara Carr.

Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles recap and discuss Pastor Jonah Sage's sermon from John 19:28-37. 

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from John 19:28-37 in our series, “God of Time.” He said that sacred meals fuel our sacred memory.Lector: Karen Lasley

Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles recap Pastor Travis McGowen's sermon from Exodus 12.

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Exodus 12. He said that God has given us a sacred memory.Lector: Jess Stiller

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 6:1-11 in our series, “God of Time.” He said that the Sabbath restores our humanity.Lector: Christine Johnson

Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles recap and discuss Pastor Jonah Sage's sermon from Leviticus 23:1-4. 

Jonah Sage preached from Leviticus 23:1-4. He said God invites us to rest so we can remember. Lector: Jess Stiller

Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles recap and discuss Pastor Jonah's sermon from Leviticus 19. 

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Leviticus 19:1-18 in our series, “God of Time.” He said that Holiness means being humanLector: Lisa Tant.

Jonah Sage preached from Matthew 6:19-21. He said we prepare for heaven by following Jesus today.Lector: Barbara Carr

Pastor Sam Huff preached from  Isaiah 65:17-25 in our series, “Heaven.” He said that heaven is personal.Lector: Christine Johnson.