5twelve City Church Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -At 5twelve City Church, our vision is to see people telling stories of Jesus changing lives through them. This podcast will house audio versions of our sermons, weekly blog posts, member-recorded devotionals and testimonies, and more!
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Episodes
Blog - Great Expectations
December 10, 2021 20:43 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBAre you wrestling with disappointment over unmet expectations? Do you expect more, or less, of people than is warranted? Listen in as Sarah Jo thinks through the effect of expectation on the condition of our hearts.
Blog - When it Hurts
December 08, 2021 13:25 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBMaybe you need to hear this today. Even if you are hard to offend, maybe your soft heart is hurting. Hold that soft heart out to Jesus and let Him comfort you. Right now may hurt, but in Him, your joy is found.
Connecting the Dots - When those you love hurt you the most
December 07, 2021 13:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHow do you handle it when your loved ones hurt you? Is it possible to repair the relationship? Is it possible to be together without conflict? Jurie addresses these challenges in today's message.
A Heart to Heart with Jurie
December 05, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB5twelve City Church, like most other churches and other organizations in the world, has had a challenging 18 months, as we've weathered the storms of change. Today, Jurie has some special encouragement for us.
Connecting the Dots - Church vs. the World
December 05, 2021 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAs Christians, we are called to have a "Not of this World" mentality, but that can be a challenge! Hear this quick message for a little guidance for how to be in the world but not of the world.
Connecting the Dots - Science? the Bible?
November 10, 2021 13:23 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMany of us have heard that science and the Bible are in conflict, just as many other issues have a black-and-white divide. Today, Sarah Jo shares her testimony and gives some insight into being a scientist who is also a Christian.
Blog - Axes and Lenses
November 06, 2021 13:21 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBAxes split wood, and lenses can focus or unfocus our vision. Satan distorts good things to drive a wedge between people, and the lenses through which we see can drastically alter how we perceive the world. Listen here as Sarah Jo ties it all together.
Connecting the Dots - Overcoming Isms
November 03, 2021 13:21 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB"Diversity" is a buzz-word in today's society - from pre-school to the workplace. Yet we often struggle to embrace the diversity of races, sexual orientations, genders, and belief systems all around us. How do we overcome our differences while still celebrating diversity?
Connecting the Dots - When You Don‘t Know What to Do
November 01, 2021 13:18 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBGod gives us guidance regarding what to do when we're at a loss... listen in to learn more!
Blog - Talk to Me
October 23, 2021 12:51 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBHow do we have effective conversations? We follow Jesus' example. Listen in to hear how that works!
Connecting the Dots - Relativism
October 20, 2021 13:38 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWe keep hearing that "I have my truth and you have your truth," but is there an objective truth that is true regardless of our understanding or opinions? If so, how do we deal with the fact that our understanding of truth differs? Check out this fascinating message.
Connecting the Dots - Introduction
October 13, 2021 13:03 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWe live in a very confusing time, where it feels like the truth, or your truth/my truth/their truth, is driving a wedge between us. Is it possible for truth to reduce distance? We hope you enjoy this series, as we explore truth together.
Blog - Be the Gift... A Reminder
October 11, 2021 18:34 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBIf you missed Sunday’s birthday celebration, you need to go back and enjoy it on Facebook or YouTube! We had an amazing time celebrating all that God has done in and through 5twelve these past three years. Jurie talked about the Gift Jesus is and was for us, as well as the gift we are to the world. A couple of years ago, Sarah Jo wrote a post called “Be the Gift You Are,” and it's as timely now as it was then.
Happy 3rd Birthday 5twelve!
October 06, 2021 13:51 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBToday we celebrate 3 years of what God has done in and through 5twelve, and Jurie wants us to remember the gift. What gift? Listen to find out!
Illuminate Austin - Character and the Word
October 01, 2021 12:44 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWhen the cat's away, the mice will play! Jurie and Karin were away on the 19th, so our very own Sarah Jo and Jay did an incredible job to step up and take the mic. This is the church in ACTION!
Blog - Not Feelin‘ It
September 29, 2021 13:14 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBHow do you glow when you're "not feelin' it?" Hear how the Spirit makes it happen in today's episode by Sarah Jo.
Illuminate Austin - Travel Light
September 26, 2021 22:05 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhen you give of yourself, you can travel light. Hear Karin share what's on her heart about this powerful idea.
Illuminate Austin - Glowing Is...
September 15, 2021 13:16 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB"Kingdom Joe" Kucera is passionate about Jesus, and his sermons always inspire us toward that passion too. Today's message is about what glowing is... and is not. How we respond to hearing God's Word makes all the difference.
Blog - Storyteller
September 11, 2021 13:12 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOur vision is "to see people telling stories of Jesus changing lives through them." But what counts as a "story"? How does it work? Hear Sarah Jo's take on storytelling in today's "blogcast."
Illuminate Austin - God Can Use You
September 09, 2021 11:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBPaul's story began with a different name and a wholly different "calling" than what his story ended with. He was Saul, the villain of the story, until he met Jesus face to face. Hear more about his amazing story and how it applies to us today in this powerful message.
Blog - Not Perfect
September 07, 2021 11:53 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBJesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" (Matthew 5:4, NIV). Are you grieving the way things used to be? Are you hurting from all the world's heaviness? Sarah Jo "haz a sad;" hear how it's going in this post from August 21st.
Illuminate Austin - Introduction
September 03, 2021 12:11 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWe've been called to "shine the light" of Jesus. What does this mean? During the sermon series entitled "Illuminate Austin," we'll open the book of Acts to see how Jesus' followers illuminated the world with the light of Jesus.
Vision Sunday - Still Here, but Not There Yet
September 01, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBHow do you have an "aspirational discontent" and a "present contentment" at the same time? That's a mouthful! Learn what it means, in today's episode.
Transcendent Confidence - Transcendent Peace
August 30, 2021 11:53 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBPhilippians 4:6a says, "Be anxious for nothing...." In this world of chaos and uncertainty, how is that even possible? Find out Paul's recipe in this powerful episode.
Transcendent Confidence - Value; Living for What is Worthy
August 11, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLast week, we discussed the question, "Who am I?" This week, Jurie addresses the question, "Why am I?" How do we discover what is worthy of our very lives? Listen in as Jurie unpacks Philippians 3.
Transcendent Confidence - Humility, a Transcendent Identity
August 04, 2021 19:17 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOne of the biggest questions we all face is, "Who am I?" At each phase of our lives, we find ourselves seeking the answer to that question. Listen today to hear as Jurie draws the answer from Philippians 2.
Blog - Leadership
July 31, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBBiblical leaders and successful modern-day leaders have a lot in common. Today, Sarah Jo shows us how. Check us out on YouTube to hear daily devotionals created by members of 5twelve, as we walk through the book of Philippians together.
Transcendent Confidence - Knowing
July 28, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBPart of transcendent confidence is confidence in what you see or know. Enjoy this sermon from Philippians 1. Check us out on YouTube to hear daily devotionals created by members of 5twelve, as we walk through the book of Philippians together.
Blog - Confidence
July 24, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBWhat does "confidence" mean, in a Biblical context. Listen in as Sarah Jo unpacks that word for us. Check us out on YouTube to hear daily devotionals created by members of 5twelve, as we walk through the book of Philippians together.
Transcendent Confidence - Introductory Sermon
July 22, 2021 18:39 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWe've begun a new sermon series on the book of Philippians! Today's sermon is the introduction to the book. Check us out on YouTube to hear our daily devotionals created by members of 5twelve, as we walk through the book together.
WORDshop - The Waiting Challenge
July 17, 2021 19:58 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this message from May of 2020, Kasey Hatfield shares stories from the Bible and her own life that illustrate the principle of waiting well. Enjoy!
Blog - Waiting Again
July 15, 2021 20:08 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBWhat good is waiting? Why does a loving God let us wait for what He has for us? Listen in as Sarah Jo shares some of the good things God does in the waiting.
Blog - Faithfulness
July 14, 2021 19:37 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn the past two weeks, we have heard from two of God’s most faithful servants – Brian Alarid and Ebony Small. These two pastors have devoted their lives to the goals of reaching people for Jesus, praying for people, and raising up the next generation of Christian leaders. When asked to share their thoughts about God’s favor, both Brian and Ebony described how faithfulness – obedience – releases God’s favor.
Moments of Favor with Ebony Small
July 14, 2021 19:36 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, special guest Ebony Small shows us how moments of favor emerge from a life of faithfulness.
Blog - Intimacy
July 10, 2021 12:20 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBIn Brian Alarid's sermon, we heard that "intimacy creates favor." Here's a story from Sarah Jo's own life that illustrates the point.
Moments of Favor - Increase your Favor
July 10, 2021 12:19 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever wondered why some people seem to have God's favor, no matter what their pursuit? Hear this powerful message about the things people in the Bible did to increase their favor with God and mankind.
Moments of Favor - "In Spite Of"
June 16, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGod's favor isn't always fun, but it is always fruitful. Learn more about God's favor from a humble fruit - the olive - in today's episode.
Moments of Favor - Introduction
June 16, 2021 00:58 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBGenesis 50:20 says, "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today" (ESV). While God's favor over our lives and circumstances doesn't imply our continuous comfort, it does imply that His will prevails. Hear more about what it means to live in His favor.
Blog - Under the Bridge
June 16, 2021 00:44 - 11 minutes - 22 MBWhen we stepped out in obedience, God breathed incredible favor into our efforts. Hear these amazing stories that kick off our "Moments of Favor" series!
Citizens of His Kingdom - Kingdom Perspective
June 14, 2021 23:11 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBRelax and remember, the Kingdom of God is FUN! Let God change your perspective.
Citizens of His Kingdom - On His Mission
June 14, 2021 23:09 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDon't diminish what you do from Monday-Saturday; it's worthy work, so long as you're bringing glory to God! You're not "just an" employee - if it's what God has called you to, it's a holy calling.
Citizens of His Kingdom - Supernatural Living
June 14, 2021 22:54 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAs citizens of a supernatural Kingdom, we can expect to have supernatural lives. What does it mean to live supernaturally?
Blog - Just Show Up
June 14, 2021 22:50 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBIn God’s economy, He blesses those who serve others, and these are the acts that glorify Him. So just show up. Do what you can to serve the kingdom by serving others. Make God look good by loving the way He does, in His name, and watch the world change.
Citizens of His Kingdom - Ambassadors of the King
June 14, 2021 22:49 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn general, a monarch has ambassadors to represent the country's interests in other countries. Here on earth, we are ambassadors of a greater King and a different kind of Kingdom. Check out this episode to learn more about our role as His ambassadors.
Blog - Fandom
May 27, 2021 22:49 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBNowadays, fandom is a way of life - not just observing from the sidelines. What can Christians learn from modern fans?
Citizens of His Kingdom - As it is in Heaven
May 27, 2021 21:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWhat did Jesus mean in Matthew 6:10 when He said, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven"? Find out in this episode!
Blog - Ambassadors
May 26, 2021 19:47 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBOn Sunday morning, Jurie revealed what it means to be Citizens of [God’s] Kingdom. Take a moment to think about this with me… here on earth, we reside in the middle of a kingdom of darkness. Satan is even called “god of this world”.... For some of us, the darkness is obvious, but I think a lot of us go about our lives in a cloud of comfort and stability, blinded to the darkness around us.
Citizens of His Kingdom - Understanding the Kingdom
May 26, 2021 19:16 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMatthew 6:33 says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." But what IS this "Kingdom" Jesus talked about? Join us to find out more!
Trailer
May 26, 2021 12:38 - 1 minute - 3.35 MBWelcome to the 5twelve City Church Podcast! We're glad you're here. To connect with us, visit us on our website, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.