Christ Place Church
805 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsWelcome to the weekly podcast of Christ Place Church lead by Rick Lorimer. To learn more, visit our website at ChristPlace.Church
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Summer Splash - Hearing Our Father
June 30, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Rick explores the affection and affirmation of our Father. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will rest in the acceptance and affection of the Father. This week, I will look for opportunities to obey the Father.
When Two Worlds Collide
June 23, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Rick explores the collision of two worlds. Our former world before Jesus and our new life in Jesus. What will it take to be a disciple of Jesus even when the world of politics collides with the world of the Bible? NEXT STEPS: Today, I will embrace being a learner. I will speak for truth with love.
Temptation's Tricky Traps
June 16, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBWe Christians and those who don’t think of themselves as a Christian deal with temptations of many kinds. It is amazing to know that even Jesus was tempted. But He, unlike us, never sinned. Join Pastor Terry as he unveils a helpful tool Jesus used that can help us to resist giving in to temptation. NEXT STEPS: I will become more aware of times when I am tempted. I will follow the example of Jesus and use Scripture when tempted. I will create a list of scriptures to access when tempted...
JUSTIFIED - Amazing Grace
June 09, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Rick explores the three contrasts that Paul mentions in Romans 6. How can each of them help us better understand God’s amazing grace? NEXT STEPS: Today, I will lean into God's grace and rest in it. This week, I will share with others about God's amazing grace.
JUSTIFIED - Winning the War on Sin
June 02, 2024 15:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThere is a war waging around us and in us. Join Pastor Rick has he unpacks a battle plan. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will obey Jesus and sign up for baptism orientation. Through the week I will resist my old nature and the devil. This week, I will seek accountability.
JUSTIFIED - The New You
May 26, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBJesus has a new standard for you and your life, with it comes hope and victory. Join us as Pastor Rick explores the power of Christ in us. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will identify with Christ’s death to sin. This week, I will reflect on my milestones of new life in Jesus.
What Are You Waiting For? - Embracing The Call To Baptism
May 19, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick dives into the subject of water baptism. Obedience will either be a lid or lift to your spiritual formation. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will obey Jesus and sign up for orientation. Through the week, I will reflect on my identity being in Jesus. This week, I will be very intentional about sharing my story.
MOTHER'S DAY - What Moms Teach Us
May 12, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan unpacks the thought "What Moms Teach Us" on Mother’s Day. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will commit to growing in my prayer life, more love for others, and my faith in God. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
JUSTIFIED - Origin Story
May 05, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick dives into humanity's origin story and how it impacts our life. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will confess my sin and profess my new nature in Christ. Each day this week, I will ask the Holy Spirit to help me be more like Jesus.
Help, Hope, and Healing
April 28, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBJoin us this week as Rod Whitlock talks about the power of healing.
JUSTIFIED - Unrivaled Love
April 21, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick explores the matchless love of God and why it is the bedrock of the Holy Spirit’s work in our spiritual formation. NEXT STEPS: This week I will boast on God’s love to at least three other people. This week I will reflect on God’s unrivaled love and His reconciliation.
JUSTIFIED - Peace, Privilege, and the Presence of Hope
April 14, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBJoin Pastor Jeremy as he walks through the benefits of peace, privilege, and hope of Jesus in the life of a disciple.
JUSTIFIED - Justified By Faith
April 07, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBHow does God make people good without making them arrogant? Join Pastor Rick as he answers the question, "Why faith?" NEXT STEPS: This week, I will read all of Romans 4 and reflect on it. Each day this week, I will look for opportunities to exercise my faith and thank God for His forgiveness and righteousness.
EASTER 2024 - It Is Finished
March 31, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick leads us in celebrating the greatest event in history and the power of Jesus’ three words. NEXT STEPS: I celebrate His resurrection and my new life in Him. This week, I will look to Jesus for my comfort and strength.
GOOD FRIDAY 2024 - Like No Other
March 29, 2024 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin Pastor Kurt on Good Friday as he talks about the importance of the cross and Jesus's sacrifice.
PALM SUNDAY - A Look Back to Look Forward
March 24, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the thought: “A Look Back to Look Forward.” NEXT STEPS: I will reflect on this Holy Week in Scripture. I will invite my neighbor or friend to come with me to Easter at Christ Place.
PALM SUNDAY: A Look Back to Look Forward
March 24, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the thought: “A Look Back to Look Forward.” NEXT STEPS: I will reflect on this Holy Week in Scripture. I will invite my neighbor or friend to come with me to Easter at Christ Place.
JUSTIFIED - The Verdict Is In
March 17, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBLike a prosecuting attorney, the Apostle Paul has made it obviously clear that we are all guilty and deserve God's wrath. Join us today as Pastor Rick explores the nature of a God who wants to give us an alternative option. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will reflect on my redemption and the value God has placed on my life. This week, I will invite five people to Easter at Christ Place.
JUSTIFIED - You've Been Summoned
March 10, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick contrasts the early church’s challenges with our own, specifically how we can learn to guard against hypocrisy and prevent ourselves from becoming irrelevant. NEXT STEPS: Today, I choose to repent for my disobedience in ____. This week, I will guard my heart from hypocrisy.
JUSTIFIED - Somebody Is Guilty
March 03, 2024 16:15 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Justified Series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will look for tangible ways to show empathy to those around me. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
JUSTIFIED - Committed To The Gospel
February 25, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThe apostle Paul knew something we don’t. Join us as Pastor Rick unpacks Paul’s secret for his uncompromising commitment to the Gospel. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will sign up for a Connect Group. This week, I will pray and profess the three I ams of Paul (obligated, eager, and unashamed.)
JUSTIFIED - The Good News
February 18, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick discusses what it looks like to be right with God. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will commit to joining a connect group. This week, I will read Romans 1 and reflect on what God is saying to me. I will ask the Holy Spirit to “gospelize” me.
Practicing The Way - A Rhythm Of Prayer
February 11, 2024 14:30 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick wades into the messiness and busyness of our lives and proposes a new rhythm for our lives that could change everything. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will begin to practice the rhythm of prayer. This week, I will sign up for a connect group.
Vision Builders Weekend - Who Will Hold The Ropes?
January 28, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBVision Builders are a community of people who have a holy discontent for the lost, forgotten and broken. Join us as Pastor Rick casts vision for 2024. NEXT STEPS: I will use the Project Guide as a prayer resource. This week, I will ask God what my faith commitment to Vision Builders will be for 2024. Today, I'm signing up for a Connect Group.
Practicing The Way - Sabbath
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Practicing The Way series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will look for tangible ways to incorporate Sabbath into the rhythm of my life. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
Six Steps Sacrifice
January 14, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWe cannot always change our circumstances, but we can adjust our level of worship. Nothing changes the atmosphere like this. Listen as Pastor Rick talks about the power of praise. NEXT STEPS: I refuse to profane (treat commonly) God’s presence in my life. I choose to be a worshipper and not a spectator. I will give God all my sacrifice, all my might, and all my dignity.
Heart For The House (Practicing The Way): A Rule Of Life
January 07, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick wades into the craziness of life and offers us a simple solution that the early church understood so well. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will commit to joining you for a 12-week apprenticeship in a connect group. This week, I will determine what I am going to fast and how often.
The Path To Peace
December 31, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBWhen Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the declaration of the angels to the shepherds was “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” However, it is easy to see that there is not much peace on earth. Was this just an aspirational hope or is there any substance to the promise of peace. This message suggests that "The Path to Peace" may be different than we think. NEXT STEPS: Today, I reconnect with God by expressing a childlike faith in Him. I under...
Christmas At Christ Place - New Creation Reality
December 24, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBJoin Pastor Rick as he and his grandson celebrate the birth of Christ and the hope of the world. NEXT STEPS: Today and tomorrow, I will celebrate the birth of Christ. This week, I will choose to reflect on the light of Jesus and the truth he wants me to walk in.
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES - The Grinch Within
December 17, 2023 14:30 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBJoin Pastor Rick as he takes on a journey to fend off the inward tendency of offense that will always present itself to us during the holidays. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will ask God daily to reveal anything in my heart that is attempting to steal my joy in Christ. Today, I am choosing to forgive the following person______.
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES - Answer The Call To Serve
December 10, 2023 14:30 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Christmas at Christ Place Series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will look for tangible ways to serve my family, my friends, and my faith community. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES - No Home Alone
December 03, 2023 14:30 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBChristmas comes with much warm nostalgia for many. But for many others it also brings difficult and dark emotions to navigate. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the beautiful and victorious implications of Jesus birth for our lives. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will initiate letting some Christ Followers know of my isolation and ask for prayer. This week, I will reach out and be family to someone in my sphere of relationships.
BELIEVE - The Fulcrum Of Failure
November 26, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBFailure is not final. Quite literally it can become your defining moment. Join us as Pastor Rick walks us through John's closing words as we see Jesus offering us hope and purpose. NEXT STEPS: Today, I am choosing to leverage my failure for God’s glory This week I am praying for God to help me love Him and others with His AGAPE.
BELIEVE - When The Past Is Not Past
November 19, 2023 14:30 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThere is no denying that each of us have a past or that our past has a way of haunting us. Join Pastor Rick as he dives into this subject. NEXT STEPS: I will PUT DOWN the following:____ I will PICK UP the following:____
Miracle Offering - Holy (Dis)Content
November 12, 2023 14:30 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Pastor Ashley as she talks about holy contentment. NEXT STEPS: I will make a list of characteristics I believe to be true about God. I will write down areas of my life that I find difficult to trust God with. I will ask God to teach me to have a holy content in whatever circumstance I am in. I will ask God to grow in me a holy discontent for the lost, forgotten, and broken.
Miracle Offering - Serving The Lost
November 05, 2023 14:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin Jeff Haase as he talks about what it is like to serve in the Middle East.
BELIEVE - Daring To Believe
October 29, 2023 13:30 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBJesus never wanted our faith to become stagnant or hit a barrier that stunted our growth. Doubt and fear have a way of bringing fatigue to our faith. Join Pastor Rick as he addresses doubt and faith. NEXT STEPS: I will come forward for prayer, for I need the peace of God right now. This week, I am asking God to help me deepen my trust in Him. This week, I will linger longer in prayer and reading God’s Word.
BELIEVE - True Followers Of Jesus
October 22, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next passage in the Gospel of John series: BELIEVE. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will embrace the hope, the peace, and the promise of the future. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
BELIEVE - The Journey To Belief
October 15, 2023 13:30 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBThe journey each of us take to believing includes a variety of experiences. The earliest Christians had amazing times when they sat and listened to Jesus teach, but they also experienced the devastating time where He was crucified and buried. They must have thought that their journey was over. But shortly after they discovered the empty tomb, their journey continued. In a similar way, Christians and those who would become Christians experience the journey to believing. Join Pastor Terry as h...
BELIEVE - The In Between
October 08, 2023 15:15 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next passage in the John series: BELIEVE. NEXT STEPS: Today I will embrace the hope, the peace, and the promise of the future. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Purpose"
October 01, 2023 15:15 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWhat is our purpose in life? Join Pastor Rick as he dives into Ephesians 2 and helps us see the handiwork of God in our lives. NEXT STEPS: I will attend the next available Growth Track. Today, I will fill out a Dream Team application.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Growth"
September 24, 2023 13:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIt’s possible to grow older and yet not grow more mature in Jesus. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks some obstacles to growth and the necessity of being humble and being hungry. NEXT STEPS: Today, I come forward for prayer and confess my lack of hunger and desire for more of God. This week, I will sign up for a Connect Group with the intention to grow. I will memorize Psalm 139:23-34.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Belonging"
September 17, 2023 13:30 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan continues our Fall Series at Christ Place: GOD'S HOUSE. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will lean into the fact I belong here. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Healing"
September 10, 2023 13:30 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBChurch can be messy. Join us this week as Pastor Rick looks at the obstacles to healing and being a people of healing. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will come forward for prayer and breathe some fresh air. This week, I will sign up for a Connect Group and stretch my faith muscle. This week, I will memorize Luke 4:18.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Acceptance"
September 03, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 57 MBJoin us as Pastor Rick returns and dives into the subject of acceptance. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will take some time to meet others here at church and ask them some questions. This week, I will sign up for a Connect Group. This week, I will memorize Matthew 7:1-2.
GOD'S HOUSE: A People Of "Life-Change"
August 27, 2023 13:30 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan kicks off the brand new Fall Series at Christ Place: "GOD'S HOUSE." NEXT STEPS: Today, I will lean into the change in my community. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.
BELIEVE - It Is Finished!
August 20, 2023 13:30 - 40 minutes - 55 MBAs Jesus completes His work on the cross in our text for today, He declares “It is finished.” He is not simply stating that the end of His suffering had come, but also that the work that made the redemption of all who will believe possible had now been fulfilled. NEXT STEPS: I will rest in the finished work of Jesus to provide for my future. I will DO things not to earn God’s love or favor, but because of what He has DONE for me. I commit not to a life of religion, but to a life of de...
BELIEVE - Embrace The Cross
August 13, 2023 13:30 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBJoin us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next passage in the John series: Believe NEXT STEPS: Today, I will Embrace the Cross by sharing my faith This week, I will invite someone to join me at CP.
BELIEVE - In Control
August 06, 2023 13:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBJoin Pastor Nathan as he continues in our Gospel of John series: BELIEVE. NEXT STEPS: This week, pray and decide what you are willing to lay down before the Lord.
BELIEVE - What Is Truth?
July 30, 2023 13:30 - 40 minutes - 55 MBJoin us as Pastor Landon continues in the John Series: BELIEVE. NEXT STEPS: Spend some alone time with the Lord this week, seeking His truth through Scripture. Look for ways this week that we can put action to our faith. Join a Connect Group, begin serving on a Dream Team, sign up for One-To-One mentoring.