Destiny Church - Dayton, Ohio

Episode 129: Commended | Pastor Eric Smith | September 5th, 2021

September 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

If you need faith today—you’re in the right place! Explore the truths of real, shared, and test-proof faith with Pastor Eric Smith.

Episode 128: Faith that Prevails | Pastor Eric Smith | August 29th, 2021

September 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

What does it take for faith to prevail? Join us as we uncover the traits of our heroes in the faith that enabled their faith to prevail until the end.

Episode 127: Not Afraid | Pastor Eric Smith | August 22nd, 2021

September 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

What would you do if you were walking completely by faith? Pastor Eric Smith shares this week about what the implications of living in faith are for our lives. Hebrews 11:8 says, "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going."

Episode 126: How to Pray | Pastor Rayquan Bennett | August 15th, 2021

September 07, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Jesus gave us an outline for how to pray and instructed us to do it without ceasing! Join us as Pastor Rayquan Bennett shares some key guidelines to prayer, as well as what mindset to have in order to live a prayerful life in the Lord.

Episode 125: Forward Faith | Pastor Eric Smith | August 8th, 2021

August 09, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Hebrews chapter 11--the Hall of Faith. What can we learn from these servants of the Lord? How can we emulate their faith? Find out this week with Pastor Eric Smith as we uncover common denominators between these amazing men and women, and their lives of "forward" faith.

Episode 124: Now Faith | Pastor Eric Smith

August 02, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." -- You've heard this verse before, but have you ever sought a deeper understanding of what faith is? Join us as Pastor Eric explores what true faith is and how we can live in it.

Episode 123: The Only One | Pastor Eric Smith | July 25th, 2021

July 26, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

Hebrews 10 reveals the importance of endurance in our lives with Jesus Christ and how to keep the faith. When we serve the Lord with endurance and do not throw away our confidence in Him, we will receive what God has promised--heaven!

Episode 122: Draw Near | Pastor Eric Smith | July 18th, 2021

July 19, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

How much closer can you get to Jesus? We should never stop asking this question. Jump into Hebrews 10 with us as Pastor Eric explores 3 crucial steps to drawing near to the Lord.

Episode 121: A Clean Conscience | Pastor Eric Smith | July 11th, 2021

July 12, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Has a guilty conscience ever hindered you from doing what God asked? Join us this week as Pastor Eric jumps back into Hebrews--chapters nine and ten--to share the importance of a clean conscience.

Episode 120: The Good Shepherd | Pastor Rayquan Bennett | May 23rd, 2021

July 06, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Open your Bible to John chapter 10 and join Pastor Rayquan Bennett as he shares 4 ways that we can know we are following our Good Shepherd.

Episode 119: Pentecost Part 2: We Cannot Pass What We Have Not Received | Pastor Eric Smith | June 13th, 2021

June 30, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Join us for the part 2 of Pastor Eric Smith's message on Pentecost! Open your Bible to Acts 2 and embrace the promise of the Father to gift the Holy Spirit to every generation and protect us from perversity.

Episode 118: Ruined for More | Pastor Sarah Thompson | June 27th, 2021

June 29, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Have you ever experienced something so good that it ruined anything lesser for you? That's what it's like when you experience the goodness and God's grace and presence. Join Pastor Sarah Thompson as she explores what it takes to draw closer to God and allow everything other options to be ruined.

Episode 117: Redefining Valleys | Pastor Dylan Schober | June 20th, 2021

June 24, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MB

When Lot--Abraham's nephew--was given a choice about where to settle, he chose the valley. Later on, angels had to convince Lot and his family to leave as the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah. Join Pastor Dylan Schober as he shares the dangers of getting comfortable in the valley seasons of our life, and how Jesus calls us out.

Episode 116: Pentecost: Are We Settling For Less? | Pastor Eric Smith | June 6, 2021

June 07, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost to empower Believers to be on-fire, world-changers. Have we now settled for less?

Episode 116: Oath Intervention | Pastor Eric Smith | May 9, 2021

May 10, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

If you could undertake a project or join a team that you knew could not lose--wouldn't you do it? Sometimes we need a revelation of the greatness and supremacy of Who our God is.

Episode 115: The Field | Pastor Eric Smith | May 2, 2021

May 03, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

Hebrews 6 warns of the possibility of a believer's apostasy while providing a spiritual growth strategy that will arm, equip and empower every Christ-follower.

Episode 114: The Litmus Test | Pastor Jason Thompson | April 25th, 2021

April 27, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

What is the ultimate test of being a follower of Jesus Christ? Pastor Jason Thompson shares from Matthew 25 and what it teaches about the qualities of a true Kingdom servant.

Episode 113: Keys to Better Hearing | Pastor Eric Smith | April 18th, 2021

April 19, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

The author of Hebrews writes to Christians in chapter five, wishing he could explain more to them about the glorious Gospel they had received; unfortunately, he couldn't because they were sluggish in hearing. Join us today for the keys to make sure "sluggish in hearing" doesn't describe you!

Episode 112: Our Greatest Weapon of Victory | Pastor Eric Smith | April 11th, 2021

April 12, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

What is our greatest weapon of victory? Turns out it's a "who" and not a "what!" Join us to find out why and to dig deeper into Hebrews chapter four.

Episode 111: EASTER SUNDAY - "When the Gospel Does You No Good" | Pastor Eric Smith | April 4th, 2021

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

Thank you for tuning in with us for Easter Sunday at Destiny Church! We hope that your Resurrection Day celebrations were full of joy and remembrance. This Easter, Pastor Eric will explain how it is possible for the amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ to do you no good at all.

Episode 110: Deeper Part 5 | Pastor Eric Smith | March 28th, 2021

March 30, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Our Deeper series is an in-depth look at the book of Hebrews. Let's heed the warnings given in Hebrews chapter 3 today and be quick to listen to the Lord, as well as quick to obey.

Episode 109: Deeper: Part 4 | Pastor Eric Smith | March 21st, 2021

March 22, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

The author or Hebrews begins chapter three by reminding us to "take note of Jesus." Why? He is faithful; a friend that sticks closer than a brother!

Episode 108: Beloved | Pastor Dylan Schober | March 14th, 2021

March 15, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

Pastor Dylan Schober walks us through the mindset of the disciple John--the one Jesus loved--and the way he viewed his identity in Jesus.

Episode 107: Deeper: Part 3 | Pastor Eric Smith | March 7th, 2021

March 08, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

This week in our study of the book of Hebrews, Pastor Eric will take a deeper look into what the author of Hebrews is conveying to us and why.

Episode 106: The Cost | Rayquan Bennett | Feb. 28th, 2021

March 02, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Do we truly understand the cost of being a disciple, or are we just playing church? Join Pastor Rayquan Bennett as he shares the components of a true disciple, based off of Jesus' teachings.

Episode 106: The Cost | Pastor Rayquan Bennett | Feb. 28th, 2021

March 02, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Do we truly understand the cost of being a disciple, or are we just playing church? Join Pastor Rayquan Bennett as he shares the components of a true disciple, based off of Jesus' teachings.

Episode 105: Deeper: Part 2 - The Book of Hebrews Verse by Verse

February 22, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

"Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it." Hebrews 2:1 Are you paying close attention to God's word? Are you expecting things from God everyday? Join us as we dig deeper into Hebrews chapter two.

Episode 104: Deeper - The Book of Hebrews Verse by Verse

February 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Dig deeper into the book of Hebrews with us as Pastor Eric shares the gospel and the importance of the full story. When the Old Testament and New Testament comes together, we can truly understand our need for Jesus.

Episode 103: In Christ Jesus: Part 4

February 08, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

Are you fulfilling your Kingdom purpose in your life right now? These are the type of questions that Romans 8 begs us to ask. Join us as we ask and answer God-given questions, with Pastor Eric Smith.

Episode 102: Cultural Provocation

January 26, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

Are you affecting culture or is culture having affecting you? Learn how to Biblically provoke the people in your sphere of influence to live for the Lord.

Episode 101: In Christ Jesus: Part 2

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Are you looking to transform your life this year? A deep, continual relationship with Jesus is the only way to leave your past completely behind and change you entire outlook on life. What does it mean to be IN Christ Jesus? You will never be the same.

Episode 100: In Christ Jesus

January 11, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

What does it mean to be in Christ Jesus--as referenced in Romans 8? Join us for an in-depth look at this crucial truth.

Episode 99: The Estimation of the Lord

January 05, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

Obedience is better than sacrifice. So often we try to convince ourselves that if we do something we want to do for God, instead of what He has asked us to do, it will all work out in the end. Join us as we take a look into the life of King Saul, who also made this mistake.

Episode 98: Inquire of the Lord

December 28, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

Are you ready to hear from the Lord in 2021? With so many changes and uncertainty in this past year, we can't think of a better thing to be doing right now. Join Pastor Jason Thompson for a Biblical view of what it looks like to inquire of the Lord, and how to do it!

Episode 97: Jesus, Because . . .

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

His name is Jesus--but why? There was a powerful reason for His name. Pastor Eric explores the importance of His name and His mission. Matthew 1:21 says, "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

Episode 96: The Power of Tears

December 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

Have you lost the ability to cry over the lost? So many of us have become jaded to the lost and broken of this world--but there is so much power in our ability to weep! We are so thankful that you are joining us for this timely Christmas message on the power of tears.

Episode 95: Favor Follows Assignment

December 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

The "favor of God" is a very popular term nowadays--but when does it truly come into play? We'll study Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel in Luke chapter one, as the favor of God breaks into her life.

Episode 94: The Bride of Christ

December 01, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Jesus isn't coming back for a girlfriend--He's coming back for His Bride. Are we ready for His return? Join us with Rayquan Bennett today as we explore what Christ expects in His Bride.

Episode 93: Refiner

November 24, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

How do we handle persecution and bad times? Join us as we dig into 1 Peter, as Peter offers guidance to Christians dealing with persecution.

The Commanded Love

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

"Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus says in Matthew 22:39. How do we go about doing that? Our Destiny Church elder, Dylan Schober, will be taking a deep dive into how we actually live this out and how it applies to the mission field. Don't miss it!

Healing Brokenness

November 03, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

What does it take to heal brokenness? If we're honest with ourselves, I believe that many of us ask this question--sometimes with no answer. Pastor Eric explores the answer to this question, starting in Nehemiah chapter one, right before the Israelites begin to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem.

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