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Unsung, Part 6: Unsung and Un-named - Dr. Dick Foth
October 06, 2019 20:24 - 23.1 MBBit players- people who played an unsung part in God's redemption story. It only takes one small act to move the Gospel ball down the field. The unsung are often unnamed that play a pivotal role that drastically changes an outcome. This week, we talk about those unsung and unnamed heroes within Scripture through the life of a little boy (John 6:1-15) and a widowed woman (Mark 12:41-44).
Unsung, Part 5: I See You - Joshua Symonette
September 29, 2019 20:23 - 27.7 MBJesus added value to those who were described as having no value in society (Luke 5:12-14). And he made a practice of seeing the unseen. One of the synonyms for "unsung" is unseen. The encouragement is for those of us who are Jesus followers to intentionally see and touch the unseen.
Unsung, Part 4: Barnabas: First in Assists - Heather Zempel
September 22, 2019 17:45 - 29 MBLeaders aren't intimidated by other people's gifts and abilities; they build a platform for them. Barnabas was a minor character in the book of Acts, but his influence extends to us today. He invested in a story larger than his own, gave Paul a place to belong and a place to matter, and gave John Mark a second chance.
Unsung, Part 3: Remember the Ladies - Dr. Mark Batterson
September 15, 2019 21:45 - 26.3 MBThere is a long line of women in Scripture who overcome the odds, put prejudice in its place, defy cultural conventions, and break through the glass ceiling. In the grand scheme of history, women are the unsung heroes. It's the risks they take, the sacrifices they, and sometimes, the rules they break that change the trajectory of history.
Unsung, Part 2: Radical Obedience - Joel Schmidgall
September 08, 2019 19:31 - 33.1 MBWhat miracle is on the other side of your bold action? What story is God waiting to write beyond your act of obedience? What revelation is ready in anticipation of your word of testimony? Our story today will challenge you in your faith and the way you walk it out. What does radical obedience look like for you? It's one thing to live your life dutifully. But what if it cost you something? Real giving, real sacrifice, real obedience should hurt! Leonard Ravenhill said, "The ...
Unsung, Part 1: Unsung - Dr. Mark Batterson
September 01, 2019 19:13 - 34 MBLiving UNSUNG is doing what we do for an audience of one. It's living for the applause of nail-scarred hands. It's making the most of our time, talent, and treasure. It's recognizing that potential is God's gift to us, what we do with it is our gift back to God.
Get Wisdom, Part 6: Holy Curiosity - Dr. Mark Batterson
August 25, 2019 21:42 - 25.2 MBYour best thought on your best day is at least 93 billion light-years short of how great and how good God really is!
Get Wisdom, Part 5: Fear of God - Heather Zempel
August 18, 2019 12:51 - 32.7 MBWalking in the fear of the Lord means reverencing him and referencing him in all we do. Reverencing him means we recognize, acknowledge, and honor who he is because he is king. Referencing him means we seek him, trust him, and obey him because he is our compass.
Get Wisdom, Part 4: How to Have a Good Look - Joshua Symonette
August 12, 2019 01:51 - 23.1 MBIn a world that is obsessed with looking good, we often put so much effort in trying to stand out. But the Proverbs offer us wisdom on what it means to really have a “good look” life, beyond shallow facades. The pursuit of wisdom will help both our outward expressions and inward governance align, which will allow us to live good and ultimately look good.
Get Wisdom, Part 3: Meet my friend, Wisdom - Joel Schmidgall
August 04, 2019 19:57 - 33.4 MBWe continue our series in Proverbs, a book of poems and wisdom statements. But one thing we find in the book is that wisdom is more than just a collections of wise sayings, but it acts as a divine being that the scripture calls Lady wisdom. Wisdom is not found in a statement, but in a relationship with a person. We invite you to join us as we introduce you to a wonderful literary character. And also as we turn this series upside down to talk about the importance of getting & giv...
Get Wisdom, Part 2: We Think We Know But We Don’t - Joshua Symonette
July 28, 2019 21:56 - 30.3 MBThere is a reason that the self-help industry continues to grow each year. It is because we have an interest in growing and getting better. But according to King Solomon, the primary thing we should be trying to gain is understanding. In our attempts to get wisdom and understanding we are really accumulating information. But what God desires for us is to get wisdom. It is wisdom that is the posture required for a good life.
Get Wisdom, Part 1: Get Wisdom - Dr. Mark Batterson
July 21, 2019 13:47 - 28.9 MBWe live in a culture that values fifteen minutes of fame more than a lifetime of hard-earned, hard-learned wisdom. The book of Proverbs sets the record straight: get wisdom. How? There are a hundred ways, but we explore three of them in this podcast. One, listen to your life. Two, surround yourself with the right people. Three, ask God for supernatural wisdom. And while you're at it: never lose a holy curiosity.
Naming, Healing, Sending, Part 3: Till the Whole World Knows - Dr. Dick Foth
July 14, 2019 20:26 - 24.2 MBHe calls, commissions, empowers... and SENDS!
Naming, Healing, Sending, Part 2: God’s Not Finished Yet - Joel Schmidgall
July 07, 2019 21:01 - 35.2 MBMany of us have had an experience or a revelation of God, whether through a church, in relationship, or out in nature. But most of us get discouraged when we don't know where to go after that experience. So we allow it to be an isolated experience instead of seeking further, pressing into prayer, and seeking a fuller vision, revelation, and healing from the Great Healer. Today, we'll talk about the progression of seeking healing that can come through Christ. Tucked away in Mark...
Naming, Healing, Sending, Part 1: Game On - Dr. Mark Batterson
June 30, 2019 20:08 - 25.5 MBOne of our sacred responsibilities, one of our prophetic privileges is NAMING RIGHTS. When God wants to catalyze change, He starts with names. There is power in naming things. It had the power to alter identities, the power of altering destinies. When God puts His name on us, it's game on!
Breath, Part 3: Same Spirit - Heather Zempel
June 23, 2019 22:59 - 23.5 MBThe same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Do we live like we believe that? He has raised us to a new standard of living, given us a new framework for seeing, and invited us into a new way of relating to God and to one another.
Breath, Part 2: The Spirit Helps Us Show Up Different - Joshua Symonette
June 16, 2019 20:31 - 35.1 MBIn his letter to the Christians in the province of Galatia, Paul is encouraging them to not live according to their flesh but by the Spirit. The evidence of the Spirit in our lives looks like the fruit of the Spirit. And we can only see that evidence if we walk with and are led by the Spirit.
Breath, Part 1: The X Factor - Dr. Mark Batterson
June 09, 2019 13:49 - 35 MBWithout the Holy Spirit, we're ordinary in every way. With the Holy Spirit, all things all possible. His anointing is the X Factor—it helps us do what we do better than we can do it!
Out of the Shadows, Part 7: Prophesy Your Praise - Dr. Mark Batterson
June 02, 2019 14:45 - 26.3 MBProphesy is declaring what will happen in the future. You can prophesy fear. You can prophesy doubt. You can prophesy pain. Or, you can prophesy your praise! Whatever you don't turn into praise turns into pride. Whatever you don't turn into praise turns into pain. Worship is not just thanking God for what He has already done. By faith, worship is declaring what God can do, what God will do!
Out of the Shadows, Part 6: Shame No More - Joel Schmidgall
May 26, 2019 21:35 - 31.8 MBAll of us experience shame. None of us talk about shame. It's a word that we don't even like to say. Shame keeps us from being honest about our struggles, about our sins, about our hurts, about our abuse. And for many of us, it has become a debilitating factor that has hijacked our identity and halted us from reaching our God-given potential. Shame can be what you did, it can be what you didn't do, it can be what someone did to you. So we approach this conversation asking for Go...
Out of the Shadows, Part 5: Doubt - Steve Moore
May 19, 2019 21:21 - 24.7 MBWhen we deny the existence of our loneliness, our addictions, our sadness and shame, it grows in darkness and isolation. The opportunity we have to deal with it is to bring it out into the open unlike Adam and Eve they covered it up, they hid it and placed blame. Whenever we do that with our doubts they don't get better they only grow and grow and grow.
Out of the Shadows, Part 4: Loneliness - Joel Schmidgall
May 12, 2019 23:27 - 39.6 MBDr. Gary Collins said “We live in a loneliness producing society.” So in this sermon we'll peel away some of the misconceptions that might have been passed on to us regarding loneliness. We think those feelings are isolated to a few people, when in reality, the majority of our society deals with loneliness on some level. When we look at the scriptures we see that even Christ can relate. It's not how do we get rid of loneliness, but how do we successfully navigate those seasons a...
Out of the Shadows, Part 3: Overcoming Addiction - Dr. Mark Batterson
May 05, 2019 12:10 - 25.9 MBThere are dozens of different addictions. Some are as obvious as opioids. Others are as private as pornography. Those addictions are multi-dimensional. Addiction is biological, psychological, and neurochemical. Addiction is emotional, relational, and spiritual. But no matter what addiction you struggle with, God can set your free. You are NOT your addiction. You are who God says you are. There are no shortcuts. There are no cheat cuts. But a single step of faith can turn into a ...
Out of the Shadows, Part 2: Choose Faith Over Fear - Joshua Symonette
April 28, 2019 16:50 - 30.1 MBThe pattern of our world is centered around fear, worry, and anxiety. We are constantly concerned about our performance, how we are perceived, and what we can possess. Jesus speaks to this by telling us to give no thought to our life. He often juxtaposes fear and faith, telling us to not to worry or be afraid. But only believe.
Out of the Shadows, Part 1: The Adjacent Possible - Dr. Mark Batterson
April 21, 2019 05:00 - 20.6 MBIf the tomb is empty, all bets are off. In fact, all things are possible! It's why we're bold enough to believe that we can come out of the shadow of shame, overcome addiction, and face our fears with faith. Jesus is the Adjacent Possible!
Yes & Amen, Part 4: Radical Generosity - Dr. Mark Batterson
April 14, 2019 21:13 - 31.7 MBIt's all FROM God. It's all FOR God. That is where radical generosity begins. Your generosity is someone else's miracle! And the more you give, the more joy you experience. You also discover this simple truth: you cannot out give God.
Yes & Amen, Part 3: Opportunity Cost - Dr. Mark Batterson
April 07, 2019 13:16 - 27.2 MBAs followers of Christ, we should be more known for what we're FOR than what we're AGAINST. We can't just count the ACTUAL COST. We've got to consider the OPPORTUNITY COST. You can do nothing WRONG and still do nothing RIGHT. Goodness is not the absence of badness! That is a glass half empty gospel, and God has called us to so much more than that.
Yes & Amen, Part 2: The Best Is Yet To Come - Dr. Mark Batterson
March 31, 2019 20:01 - 32.3 MBDo you look at things the way they are, and ask WHY? Or do you dream of things that never were, and ask WHY NOT? What got you HERE may not get you where God wants you to go NEXT. But you have to have the courage to ask, WHY NOT.
Yes & Amen, Part 1: Yes & Amen - Dr. Mark Batterson
March 24, 2019 13:59 - 25.4 MBThe faithfulness of God is always pursuing us from the past. The sovereignty of God is always bearing down on us from the future. We live in the gap between SO FAR SO GOD and THE BEST IS YET TO COME. No matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. But we have to add the “Amen!”
Better Together, Part 7: The Ekklesia - Heather Zempel
March 18, 2019 02:49 - 32.1 MBWithin 300 years of the siege of Jerusalem, the God of Israel had become the God of the Roman Empire. Against all odds, the church changed the course of history because they were gripped by the message of Jesus and galvanized by the reality of the resurrection.
Better Together, Part 6: The Mindset of Christ - Joshua Symonette
March 10, 2019 14:44 - 31.3 MBThe Apostle Paul writes to several groups of Christians who had formed churches throughout Europe and Asia Minor. He was trying to get them to understand the way that Jesus modeled and how they should live. In this message, we zoom in on his letter to the Philippian church. Paul encourages them to have humility in their dealings with one another, which is the mindset of Christ.
Better Together, Part 5: The Unknown Quadrant - Dr. Mark Batterson
March 03, 2019 20:02 - 22.2 MBThere never has been and never will be anyone like you, but that isn't a testament to you. It's a testament to the God who created you absolutely unique. God knows you better than you know you, which is why a relationship with God is so critical. You cannot reach your full potential without the God who gave it to you. Yes, we are better together. But we are best in relationship with God
Better Together, Part 4: The Church - Joel Schmidgall
February 25, 2019 01:25 - 25.4 MBWith every new season comes a new anointing. Today we will step into the season we're walking in as a church and talk through some of the prayer convictions that will lead us into this next step of our church's vision. It's both about where we're going as well as who we are becoming. Becoming a naming community, a house of healing, a sent people. Who we become is determined by the commitment of every person that's a part of this church family. We hope you'll consider joining us ...
Better Together, Part 3: Despite Our Differences - Joshua Symonette
February 18, 2019 02:17 - 24.9 MBIn a world where there are many things that divide us, it is much easier to seclude ourselves among people who are like us. But the message of Jesus and how he lived compels all those who follow him embrace all, including those who are different than us. Within the Gospel message is both the picture and the blue print for how we can be better together despite our differences.
Better Together, Part 2: The Blindspot Quadrant - Dr. Mark Batterson
February 10, 2019 22:24 - 37.2 MBGrace means I'll love you no matter what. Truth means I'll be honest with you no matter what. Tough love happens where grace and truth meet, and it's embodied by the person of Jesus. Discover the habits of highly effective grace givers and truth-tellers: 1) know your tendency 2) don't use your personality as a crutch 3) consider the source 4) know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em 5) pray it before you say it 6) level the playing field 7) catch people doing things right.
Better Together, Part 1: Praying Circles Around Your Marriage - Joel & Nina Schmidgall
February 03, 2019 23:33 - 34.4 MBYour quality of life isn't just dependent upon WHAT you do, but WHO you do it WITH. The author of Ecclesiastes said, "Two are better than one.” The fact is this: We're not made to do life alone - we are better together! This month, we'll talk about all kinds of relationships, but today we focus in on being better together within marriage. Joel and Nina Schmidgall will share some founding principles as well as a few thoughts out of their book Praying Circles Around Your Marriage....
Detox, Part 4: Blood Covenant - Dr. Dick Foth
January 27, 2019 21:26 - 23.8 MBJesus didn't come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live!
Detox, Part 3: Daily Rhythms - Heather Zempel
January 20, 2019 22:23 - 33 MBIn his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul outlines three daily practices that help re-set, re-orient, and re-calibrate. Rejoice, Pray, and Focus. We can experience joy in the midst of pain through gratitude, we can move from anxiety to anticipation through prayer, and we can change our reality by focusing on the promises of God.
Detox, Part 2: Soul Detox - Joel Schmidgall
January 13, 2019 14:22 - 33.3 MBMany of us have found out the horrible effect that toxins can have on our body. But today we want to talk about the effect that toxins can have on our soul. Many of us are ingesting things, knowingly or unknowingly, that are breaking down our spirit. Whether it's consumption of media, negative words, wrong relationships, DC mindset of position and status - we find ourselves taking in the very things that will tear us down in the long run. We want to learn from a scriptural examp...
Detox, Part 1: The Power of Predecisions - Dr. Mark Batterson
January 06, 2019 20:01 - 25.5 MBDestiny is not a mystery. Destiny is a decision. You are one decision away from a totally different life.
Let There Be Light, Part 5: Be The Light - Joshua Symonette
December 30, 2018 13:14 - 15.3 MBDuring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, he takes time to clarify commandments and laws, giving the disciples the do's and dont's. But before he addresses what they should do, he uses two metaphors to address who they should be. Jesus is first concerned about our identity before our activity.
Let There Be Light, Part 4: Everything I Need To Know I Learned From the Wise Men - Dr. Mark Batterson
December 23, 2018 21:35 - 26.6 MBDon't seek opportunity. Seek God. If you seek God, opportunity will seek you.
Let There Be Light, Part 3: Light That Illuminates the Way - Heather Zempel
December 16, 2018 19:25 - 28.5 MBIn the beginning, God said "Let there be light," and the light he created was so expansive and complex that we have barely scratched the surface of experiencing it and understanding it. Yet, it was the light yet to come, in the person of Jesus Christ, that would pierce the darkness once and for all. Christmas is a time when the gift of Jesus meets the grit of life and light can illuminate our way.
Let There Be Light, Part 2: Light Eliminates Fear - Joel Schmidgall
December 09, 2018 20:39 - 21.6 MBToday we continue in our series on light, focusing on light that eliminates fear. There are two kinds of fears: legitimate & illegitimate. Light exposes both. It teaches us that certain fears have no merit. But it also teaches us that some fears do have merit. Only legitimate fears have an element of truth, but the fact is that both kinds can have control over our minds. Faith does not get rid of fear as much as it teaches us to focus on our Father. Our fears still exist. But ou...
Let There Be Light, Part 1: It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn - Dr. Mark Batterson
December 02, 2018 21:42 - 25.5 MBIf you find yourself in a dark place, Pastor Mark shares four helpful hacks: 1) It's always darkest before dawn 2) Widen your aperture 3) Live in day-tight compartments 4) Let your light shine
2018 Missions Series, Part 4: The Gospel - Joel Schmidgall
November 26, 2018 02:40 - 35.2 MBWe put a lot of pressure on ourselves to produce life change, to produce hearts for God, to produce salvation. But is that our job as believers? We know we have a unique purpose, but understanding our place within the mission of the kingdom of God is of vital importance. We'll try to step in to some critical questions: What is the Gospel? What is our responsibility as believers? What does co-mission mean? We hope you're provoked to action, word, and deed as we unpack the b...
2018 Missions Series, Part 3: The Gift of Brokenness - Dr. Mark Batterson
November 18, 2018 21:28 - 27.1 MBThe heart of God is always oriented toward things that are broken. That's how the grace of God seeps into the crevices of our heart. That's also where mission begins. You need to inventory the broken places in your life, because those are the very places where God wants you to help others heal.
2018 Missions Series, Part 2: A1:8 Innovate - Various
November 11, 2018 19:10 - 25.1 MB6 Ted talks about how people are on mission every day in their workplaces.
2018 Missions Series, Part 1: A1:8 Missions, Part 1 - Dave Schmidgall
November 04, 2018 22:29 - 21.8 MBWhat does missions look like in the 21st century? The methods and strategies have to change, but the mission doesn't. Listen to part 1 of our missions series.
Dear Church, Part 7: Knock, Knock - Dr. Mark Batterson
October 28, 2018 19:00 - 34.5 MBGod loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to leave you that way! He is the God of comfort, but our comfort isn't His ultimate goal. His ultimate goal is that we would be conformed to the image of Christ. What makes us think we can be conformed to His image without going through some of the same things Jesus went through? The good news is God is working all things together for good. Our job? One, learn the lessons God is trying to teach us. Two, cultivate the character Go...