Parker Ford Church's Podcast

The Book of Ruth - Intro

As we begin our study in the book of Ruth we will be taking a look at the first 5 verses in the book. Tragedy has struck a family. What is the response of the family and the response of God? When our plans get interrupted, or when tragedy hits, what should our response be? 

Vision Sunday: PFC's Ecosystem - Romans 5:1-11

As we transition into the summer months at PFC we're taking a Sunday to look at where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed. Utilizing the imagery of a healthy and thriving ecosystem, Pastor DJay will be highlighting Romans 5:1-11 to help recap the first 11 chapters of Romans and set up the PFC summer teaching and ministry schedule.

To God Be the Glory! Romans 11:25-36

As we wrap up Romans Chapter 11, let’s respond in humble adoration, awe-filled wonder, gratefulness, and praise to our merciful and omniscient God! Let’s pour out our praise and give Him glory! 

Humility & Reverence - Romans 11:11-24

This week we are looking at the middle of Romans, chapter 11. Paul is using a tree  metaphor to describe the Gentiles being grafted into God’s people. Paul also gives us a warning  about how believers should be conducting their lives. When Jesus is our Lord, the way we live should be different. 

The Few, The Faithful - Romans 11:1-10

Today we will see God’s grace showered on those who faithfully follow Jesus with open eyes and ears. The few are those who don’t bend the knee in worship of anything or anyone other than the Lord. The faithful are those who are spiritually sensitive toward God. Are you part of the few and the faithful? 

Heralds for the King - Romans 10:14-21

This week we are going to continue to look at Romans chapter 10. Paul is still answering the question: Why has Israel missed out on the righteousness of Christ while the Gentiles welcomed and received it? We will notice in these scriptures, we have a God who is in continual pursuit of his people, and those of us who are in the family of God, play an intricate role in building His Kingdom.   

Confess & Believe - Romans 10:5-13

If you've lived any amount of life you have likely been on the receiving end of a "non-apology apology." Someone says to you, "I'm sorry I hurt you...but." Or, "I'M SORRY! Are you happy now?!" I hate fake apologies. Unfortunately, I've probably given them before! If you've been on the receiving end of a classic non-apology from me...let me just say I'm sorry...but you probably deserved it. Ok, just kidding! Hopefully, you have also experienced the power of a true, heartfelt apology accompani...

Trusting or Tripping - Romans 9:30-10:4

It's really this simple - put your faith in Jesus the Messiah! Yet, so many don't and miss it because of their various religious games, misplaced passion, "God-projects" and Jesus-knockoffs. Don't get tripped up by these things. This Sunday we'll find Jesus on the way, not in the way. 

He is Worthy

Our Sovereign & Merciful God - Romans 9:14-29

We see God’s sovereignty and mercy on full display in Romans 9:14-29. One of the pictures that is used is that of a potter and a lump of clay. We’ll be reminded that our job as the lump of clay is to be grateful for our part in the beautiful story that God is writing. He is full of compassion and is faithful in keeping His promises.

God's Promises - Romans 9:1-13

We are staring a new section in Romans this week, Chapters 9-11. This section seems to be an abrupt stop in Paul's pastoral flow from Romans 8. Therefore,  we need to know and understand why this is happening. Have we been reading Romans 9-11 with the wrong contextual view? Have we missed Paul's heart and intention? Possibly. We will examine and explore the heart of Paul and what he is communicating in Romans 9:1-13. 

Trust the Process - Romans 8:26-30

If you’re a Sixers fan, you just groaned when you read that phrase. I apologize. This Sunday we’ll be taking a closer look at a promise that is often misused and misunderstood. God wants us to become more and more like Jesus so He is constantly at work in our lives. The good, the bad, and the ugly – God is taking it all and using it for our good and to conform us to the image of His Son. Oftentimes we can’t see how this is “good” but we can trust His plan. This Sunday, we’ll discover how we ...

The Inseparable Love of a Champion - Romans 8:31-39

Christ is risen! The empty tomb is such a sweet symbol of ultimate victory! 2,000 years ago, Jesus suffered and died, was buried, but rose again three days later … why? Because He loves you just that much! He is the ultimate champion who is for you and with you! And there is absolutely nothing in this broken world that can separate us from His love. On this Easter Sunday, bask in the victory that is ours through the sacrificial love and resurrection power of Jesus! 

Present Suffering, Future Glory - Romans 8:17-19

Personal stories and testimonies are a big part of our culture here at PFC.  We believe it is important to share and receive what God is doing in the lives of those in our church, as well as those in our community and around the world.  This Sunday we will take a deeper dive into Romans 8:17-19 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” by hearing a special testimony.  Join us this Sunday to be encouraged and spurred on in your...

Built Different - Romans 8:18-25

Have you heard the kids use the phrase, “I’m just built different”? Basically, it’s a way of bragging that I, or someone else, is better at something than normal. For example, “Michael Jordan was built different.” But human competition is ultimately futile. Guess what happened to MJ? He got old. His 61 year old body wouldn’t make it 5 minutes in today’s NBA. Now Jesus…He is “built different.” And, through the Spirit of God, Jesus is building us differently. In fact, He is renewing all of cre...

Living in the Spirit - Romans 8:5-17

Living in the Spirit starts with understanding “WHOSE we are,”  which then leads to understanding “WHO we are” and where our identity should come from. Knowing our identity is the key to living in the Spirit. 

No Condemnation - Romans 8:1-4

For those who belong in Christ Jesus, the curse of sin has been broken by the cross! This is our present reality – no condemnation… now! Oh but how we often live so conditioned to our failures, shortcomings, and mistakes. Join us as we look at this amazing truth in Romans Chapter 8. We’ll also see how this reality played out in Peter’s life as Jesus re-conditioned him with His grace.  

Talk Back About... East of Eden, Sin is the Enemy

East of Eden, Sin Is the Enemy - Romans 7:7-25

Sometimes, it's a little too easy to see the Law as the problem. As Paul continues his teaching in Romans 7, he wants to make it abundantly clear that the Law is not the enemy to overcome - sin is the problem. Unfortunately, sin is so pervasive and powerful, that it can even twist the Law (a gift given by God to Israel) into something evil. A hammer is good for pounding nails. A hammer used to pound someone's head is bad. So it goes with the Law. If we remember that the actual enemy is sin, ...

Talk Back About... Apples, Oranges, & Nitrogen.

Apples, Oranges, and Nitrogen - Romans 7:1-6

This week are continuing our study in Romans. Chapter 7 is a continuation of answering the question Paul states in chapter 6:15: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means!” He is telling us one of the ways we must live under God's grace is to walk by the Spirit and not the flesh. And being tied to the Law inhibits us to walk by the Spirit.

Talk Back About... Used Not Abused!

Used Not Abused - Romans 6:15-23

We will serve someone. In Paul's worldview, every human is a servant of a master - even earthly kings who seem to be 'on the top.' It may appear that Caesar is a servant of none, but actually every one of us is either an instrument of sin or an instrument of righteousness. We will be used. Thankfully, when we are used by God...we're not abused.   

Talk Back About... Break the Cycle!

Break the Cycle - Romans 5:12-21

Do you have any patterns or cycles in your life that you'd like to break, but you feel completely stuck? Sometimes it feels like personal change or spiritual renewal is unreachable. Jesus came to break the cycle!

Friendship

By Gil Vining from the Bros Bacon Breakfast.

Talk Back About... Evangelism

Evangelism

Have you been waiting for the day when someone finally told you that you didn't have to evangelize anymore?  No more street preaching?  No more awkward conversations with relatives?  No more memorizing what to draw on a napkin just in case someone randomly asks you your thoughts on salvation?  Since pastors *technically* aren't allowed to say any of these things, PFC is bringing me in to say it to you....and if you're intrigued and/or offended by this teaser, listen in! - Dolph Laraio

Talk Back About... Wanted: Dead & Alive

Wanted: Dead & Alive - Romans 6:1-14

This Sunday at PFC, we’ll discover that Jesus wants us dead & alive! It will make more sense as we look at our Biblical text – Romans 6:1-14. There are some things that we need to declare death to – R.I.P! These things no longer hold power over us because of Jesus’ death and resurrection! We’ll also see what (or Who) we need to be fully alive to. You are “wanted” this Sunday at PFC - dead & alive! 

Talk Back About... Jesus, the Ultimate Gift Giver

Jesus, the Ultimate Gift-Giver - Romans 5:1-11

At Christmas, we celebrated the gift of the incarnation - God becoming flesh, the birth of our Savior, Jesus! However, that’s just the beginning. There’s more! Oh yes, the gifts keep on coming! As we tear open these incredible gifts in Romans 5:1-11, we’ll see that these have been purchased by Jesus’ sacrificial, unconditional, and incomparable love to the most undeserving … us! Join us this Sunday at PFC for worship, prayer, teaching, and testimony! 

Talk Back About... Against All Hope

Against All Hope - Romans 4:13-25

A generation or two ago it would be common to hear people ask something along the lines of, "If you were to die today and met Jesus at the heavenly gates, if He asked you, 'Why should I let you into my heaven?' What would you say?" While that's definitely not my favorite question, I do understand the intention. The motivation of that or similarly shaped questions is to help a person determine if they know the gospel, the good news of Jesus. Romans 4 is rooted in this exact same motivation. P...

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow - Luke 7:11-17

The Christian businessman and author Max De Pree wrote, "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality." Jesus, the ultimate leader, is the author and perfecter of our faith. This means that Jesus is the leader who defines the fulness of reality. As we bid farewell  to 2023 and look forward to 2024, the key word as a church family is hope. Because Jesus is King, our reality is one of hope. Luke 7 captures an amazing interaction between Jesus and people who were once hopeless. Let...

Ambassadors for the King - Romans 4:1-12

Today we wrap up our Advent series with the last of our four theories of atonement: the Moral Influence Atonement Theory. This theory emphasizes the atoning work of Christ by demonstrating Trinitarian humility and love towards each other (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and also towards humanity. This God-posture within the Trinity is an example of how we should posture ourselves towards God and towards one another.

Still Standing

As we've been studying the atonement we've seen that Christ died to make atonement for our sins. The death of Jesus made a way for fallen and broken humans to be made right with our holy God. But the cross is not only about our personal redemption. The cross is also the symbol of God's victory over Satan. This week we are examining Christ's victory over Sin, Satan, and Death through His atoning work on the cross.

One Man - Romans 5:12-21

This Sunday, we’ll look at another facet of what Jesus accomplished by coming to earth that first Christmas and sacrificing His life on the cross. In Romans 5:12-21, we’ll see that one man (Adam) messed everything up for humanity but one Man (Jesus) came and made everything right. We’ll see that in Jesus, grace overflows and we have renewed hope. 

The Heart of Atonement - Romans 3:25

In Romans 3:25 the Apostle Paul writes, "God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood - to be received by faith." During the Advent season PFC will be exploring the meaning and mystery of the atonement. This Sunday we're kicking off this series by focusing on the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. He died "instead of us" and "in our place." It should have been you and I. Instead, Jesus took our place on the Cross (substituting in for us). ...

The Heart of Atonement

In Romans 3:25 the Apostle Paul writes, "God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood - to be received by faith." During the Advent season PFC will be exploring the meaning and mystery of the atonement. This Sunday we're kicking off this series by focusing on the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. He died "instead of us" and "in our place." It should have been you and I. Instead, Jesus took our place on the Cross (substituting in for us). ...

Faith in the Jesus Standard - Romans 3:21

 Remember when the U.S. monetary system was based on the “gold standard?” Until 1933 the worth of each dollar was backed by actual gold held by the U.S. Treasury. Now each dollar’s worth is based on…faith. As followers of Christ our faith is backed by an even better standard than gold. The standard of our faith is Jesus. Paul has a lot to say about the nature of faith in his letter to the church of Rome and what it means to follow Christ as our one true standard. 

Goodness - Romans 3:12

As we continue to walk though Romans 3, this week we will be looking at the word Goodness. What is goodness, and if God is the only one who is good, where does that leave me in my faith journey?

Right with a Righteous God - Romans 3:21-26

As we continue our study in Romans, we’ll explore what the righteousness of God and justification by faith is all about. Yes, they are BIG words that are rich in meaning. We’ll unpack them and see that God always does what is just and right and He is faithful to His promises. The story of Jesus shows how God has done both of these things. 

Right with a Righteous God

As we continue our study in Romans, we’ll explore what the righteousness of God and justification by faith is all about. Yes, they are BIG words that are rich in meaning. We’ll unpack them and see that God always does what is just and right and He is faithful to His promises. The story of Jesus shows how God has done both of these things. 

PFC Vision Sunday

This week we take a one week pause from our Romans series to talk about some of the things going on in the life of our church family. We’ll hear updates regarding various ministries at PFC and talk about the mission, vision, and direction of PFC. 

Heart Matters

As we’ll discover this week, you can be born into the right family, read the Bible, disciple others, be marked for God but not be truly marked by God. The outside of your life may look fantastic, but the inside (your heart) tells another story. It doesn't matter what other people think—what matters is what God thinks of you because He knows the condition of your heart. It’s heart-check time this Sunday at PFC!

Heart Matters - Romans 2:17-29

As we’ll discover this week, you can be born into the right family, read the Bible, disciple others, be marked for God but not be truly marked by God. The outside of your life may look fantastic, but the inside (your heart) tells another story. It doesn't matter what other people think—what matters is what God thinks of you because He knows the condition of your heart. It’s heart-check time this Sunday at PFC!

Head & Heart - Romans 1:18-32

Romans 1:21-32: This week we are continuing in our study of Romans 1. We were created to live as heart-soul-mind-strength beings. When our head and our heart are not connected, we fail to be who the Father has made us to be. Therefore, if we desire to be more like Jesus, we must understand and grow in the head-heart connection. 

Head & Heart

Romans 1:21-32: This week we are continuing in our study of Romans 1. We were created to live as heart-soul-mind-strength beings. When our head and our heart are not connected, we fail to be who the Father has made us to be. Therefore, if we desire to be more like Jesus, we must understand and grow in the head-heart connection. 

The Truth About Our Bodies

Today, we’ll continue to unpack the lie from Romans 1:25 (idolatry). One of the areas where we’ve exchanged God’s truth for lies and turned our worship away from God is with our physical bodies. In this text, Paul specifically addresses our sexual impurity and humanity’s broken sexuality. We’ll take a solemn look at this reality but then turn our gaze to Jesus who offers us redemptive wholeness.