Podcasts about union with christ

St. Josemaria described the potential of lay holiness in an interesting way.  He said all Christians can and should be "contemplatives in the middle of the world."  Holy Scripture and Church teaching reaffirm this high ideal.  The Christian is intimately united, indeed identified, with Christ himself.  

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 22, 1992. Series: Salvation From the Outside In. Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

What does it mean to be united to Christ? Nate Shannon is joined by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson to discuss John Murray's climactic chapter on union with Christ, the fountain from which every saving benefit flows. Along the way, Dr. Ferguson reflects on Murray's remarkable influence as a theologian and teacher, the relationship between doctrine and piety, the Christian's union with the triune God, and the transforming power of communion with Christ from eternity past to everlasting glory. If you've followed this series from the beginning, this conversation brings Murray's vision of salvation to its fitting conclusion: every blessing of redemption is ours because we are in Christ. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the Bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Our eternal condition is determined by our fundamental identity. 

As Christ's Bride, we are one flesh with him and on that basis share all that is his. 

Paul unveils the realities of a believer's union with Christ. Learn how union with Christ is our salvation by grabbing a Bible and following along in Romans 6:1-14 with our associate Pastor Nathan Williams. Chapters (00:00:00) - Union With Christ(00:02:41) - Paul's Romans 6: What We Have in Christ(00:06:42) - Paul Reveals the Fullness of Our Salvation(00:11:57) - Paul: All Have Been Baptized Into His Death(00:19:26) - Our Identity is Bound Up in Christ(00:26:07) - Paul on Union with Christ(00:34:33) - Paul's Last Words for the Romans(00:43:03) - Reveal

Why does baptism involve getting soaked in front of a room full of people? Dave Rich argues the answer lies entirely in what the ordinance symbolizes.In this topical message from Romans 6, Rich lays out five truths pictured in water baptism, using the memory device history, identity, unity, purity, and duty. Baptism dramatizes the historical death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the convert's identification and union with Christ, the convert's unity with the church, the washing away of sin's penalty and power, and a solemn commitment to fight sin and pursue holiness.Rich works through Romans 6 verse by verse to show that each of these truths flows directly from what Christ actually accomplished in his death and resurrection, not from the water itself. He is careful to note that water baptism does not save or regenerate anyone, but it remains a command every believer is responsible to obey.The message closes with practical clarity on who should and should not come forward for baptism, including guidance for those baptized before conversion or baptized by an unbiblical mode.This is a clear, careful explanation of an ordinance many Christians observe without fully understanding what it means. ★ Support this podcast ★

Why does baptism involve getting soaked in front of a room full of people? Dave Rich argues the answer lies entirely in what the ordinance symbolizes.In this topical message from Romans 6, Rich lays out five truths pictured in water baptism, using the memory device history, identity, unity, purity, and duty. Baptism dramatizes the historical death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the convert's identification and union with Christ, the convert's unity with the church, the washing away of sin's penalty and power, and a solemn commitment to fight sin and pursue holiness.Rich works through Romans 6 verse by verse to show that each of these truths flows directly from what Christ actually accomplished in his death and resurrection, not from the water itself. He is careful to note that water baptism does not save or regenerate anyone, but it remains a command every believer is responsible to obey.The message closes with practical clarity on who should and should not come forward for baptism, including guidance for those baptized before conversion or baptized by an unbiblical mode.This is a clear, careful explanation of an ordinance many Christians observe without fully understanding what it means. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series, Scripture that Shapes Us in John 15:4-11 with this week's message titled "Our Union With Christ".

Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series, Scripture that Shapes Us in John 15:4-11 with this week's message titled "Our Union With Christ".

What role does baptism play in the life of a new believer and what does it signify? How many times does someone have to be baptized? Are we required to be baptized before we can partake in the Lord's Supper? In his sermon, “United In Death, United In Life: Baptism As the Sign of Union With Christ” centered on Romans 6:1-5, Pastor Alex Trotter answers these questions and more as he shows how baptism is one of the two ordinances of the church, and he explains how believer's baptism is one of the first commandments required of every new follower of Christ.

Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood What if Jesus wants more than your belief? What if He wants your complete union with Him? In Episode 165 of 2 Minute Disciple, we meditate on John 6:52–59, one of the most challenging and misunderstood passages in all of Scripture. As the crowd struggles to understand Jesus' teaching, He does something surprising. He doesn't soften His words. He doesn't explain them away. Instead, He presses deeper. “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you cannot have eternal life within you.” These words shocked His listeners, and they continue to challenge readers today. Jesus is not describing a distant relationship built on admiration, agreement, or occasional spiritual activity. He is describing a relationship as intimate and essential as food itself. Food becomes part of us. It nourishes us from within. It sustains our lives. In the same way, Jesus invites us to receive His life so deeply that His presence becomes the source of our strength, wisdom, peace, and identity. This is the language of abiding. “Anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.” The Christian life is not merely following Jesus from a distance. It is living in continual communion with Him. His life becomes our life. His strength becomes our strength. His presence becomes the atmosphere in which we live and move. This passage reminds us that Christianity is not simply about believing truths about Jesus. It is about participating in His life. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why Jesus intensified His teaching when the crowd objected • What it means to “feed” on Christ spiritually • The biblical meaning of abiding in Jesus • How union with Christ transforms everyday life • A practical habit for practicing the presence of God Scripture John 6:52–59 (NLT)

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on June 7, 2026, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a 1 Cor 10:16-17 Jn 6:51-58 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Union with Christ (1 Corinthians 6:12-20) by Harvest Church

Romans  8:26-30Rev. John Trapp

May 10, 2026 • Union with Christ - Session 10 (Isaac Dotson) by All Souls Anglican Church

Rev. Jacob Lee

May 3, 2026 • Union with Christ - Session 9 (Brodie Robinson) by All Souls Anglican Church

These messages are from Ocean City Baptist Church in Ocean City, NJ. Visit oceancitybaptist.org for more information.

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Death changes things. So why does our death to sin and the law not look or feel like freedom in Christ?

April 19, 2026 • Union with Christ - Session 8 (Dr. Bob Roberts) by All Souls Anglican Church

In this message from Romans 6:1-14, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how union with Christ changes us at the deepest level—freeing us from sin's power and reshaping our motivations from the inside out. Discover why the Christian life isn't about keeping a list of rules but about being drawn to the heart of a God whose grace transforms how we live.Message Summary and Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/4/13/experience-of-grace-1-union-with-christSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

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Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Romans 6:1-14 | Andy Sabaka

No Christian enjoys suffering — and the Apostle Paul knew that better than most. Called by God from the start of his ministry to endure affliction for the name of Christ, Paul wrote 2 Corinthians as a deeply pastoral letter to a church that had caused him tremendous pain. Yet rather than retreat from suffering, Paul broke into praise.In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 1:3–7, Simon Pranaitis shows how Paul's doxology reveals three God-given relationships that transform even the worst suffering into joyful hope. First, through God the Father — the Father of mercies and God of all comfort — believers receive real, active comfort in every affliction. Biblical comfort is not a weak shoulder-pat; it is God's strong encouragement, consolation, and intervention on behalf of his people. Second, through Christ, suffering and comfort both come in abundance. Union with Christ joins believers to his sufferings, but the comfort that follows is not merely equal — it overflows in proportion to the suffering endured. Third, through the church body, believers share in mutual endurance and a hope firmly grounded in Christ's death, resurrection, and return.Suffering is not an individual endurance test. It is a corporate responsibility. The saints at KCC are called to stop hiding their pain, stop avoiding others in theirs, and actively participate together — finding comfort in God, giving it to others, and embracing affliction as evidence of belonging to Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

April 12, 2026 • Union with Christ - Session 7 (Laura Howard) by All Souls Anglican Church

In this Easter message from Philippians 2:6–11, Pastor Jim explores Jesus' journey from humility and death to resurrection and exaltation. Using the image of a race already won, he shows that Jesus has secured victory over sin and death, and that victory is now given to those who are in Him, changing how we live each day.The message follows three movements: the road Jesus took, our union with Him, and new creation living. Jesus chose the path of a servant, humbling Himself to the cross before being raised in glory. This same pattern, descent before ascent, is the path believers are invited into, dying to self to find true life in Christ.Pastor Jim closes by emphasizing that the resurrection is not just future hope but present reality. In Jesus, new creation has already begun, giving believers a new identity and a transformed way of living that reflects His victory.

"Union With Christ"Practices of Presence Part 1John 15:1-11March 29, 2026Will Washington

What happens when the gospel truly takes hold of a person's life? In 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, the apostle Paul shows us that the gospel doesn't simply improve us—it makes us new.Because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our deepest motivations are transformed, our identity is completely renewed, and our purpose in the world is redefined. The love of Christ begins to control our lives, freeing us from living for ourselves and calling us to live for the One who died and was raised for us.Through Christ, we are made into a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come. As people who have been reconciled to God, we are now entrusted with the message of reconciliation and sent into the world as ambassadors for Christ.This message explores how the gospel reshapes our motivations, gives us a new identity in Christ, and calls us into a mission to proclaim God's reconciling grace to the world.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/

Brian From talks with Orchard Church pastor Brad Wetherell about his new book Saved to Sin No More and the powerful biblical doctrine of union with Christ. Wetherell explains how this often-overlooked truth shapes a Christian’s identity, empowers the fight against sin, and reframes the believer’s relationship with holiness. The conversation also explores why community, church life, and a renewed understanding of grace are essential in the ongoing struggle to grow in Christ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Luke Simmons unpacks the doctrine of union with Christ in this message from our series, "The Glory in Salvation."Drawing from images of a marriage, a body, and a vine, he explains what it means to be “in Christ” and how that reality gives believers security, places them in a true spiritual community, and offers a daily opportunity to abide in Jesus.Discover how union with Christ reshapes your identity and your walk with God.00:00 - Introduction09:34 - Union with Christ is like a MARRIAGE12:20 - Union with Christ is like a MARRIAGE… so I have SECURITY18:24 - Union with Christ is like a BODY21:14 - Union with Christ is like a BODY… so I'm in a COMMUNITY26:48 - Union with Christ is Like a VINE29:14 - Union with Christ is Like a VINE… so I have an OPPORTUNITY**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

In this episode, Brad Wetherell reminds believers that their union with Christ brings hope to every area of their lives. Brad Wetherell is the senior pastor of the Orchard, a multisite church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Brad also serves on the steering committee of the Gospel Coalition's Chicago regional chapter, which gathers pastors for encouragement, fellowship, and prayer. He is also the author of 'Saved to Sin No More: How Union with Christ Empowers a Life of Holiness' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Why Christianity Is Not Just about Being a Follower of Jesus" with Sam Allberry:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 19, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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