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Tech In Church Podcast

The Text In Church Team

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Welcome to The Tech In Church Podcast from Text In Church! This season, our AI hosts are taking over, unpacking ENGAGE Sessions and sharing simple, practical ways to lead well, communicate clearly, and connect with your people.
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Listen to the scripture passages we're studying this year in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That's the Book of Mormon in 2024. All readings are by Bradley Ross. This is not a commentary. A speech modification tool from elevenlabs.io was used to alter the sound for different speakers in the text. Cover art courtesy Deseret Book
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TVC Sullivan Podcast is a community of hope, sharing the love of Jesus here, near, and far away. Hosted by Pastor Jim Plank and the preaching team at The Vineyard Church in Sullivan, IL, each episode brings inspiring messages that help you encounter love, experience transformation, and extend the miraculous to the world around you. New episodes include announcements, teaching, and encouragement to help you grow in faith. Have questions? Text us at 217-803-0227. Feeling led to give? Visit tvc ...
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Real Life Church

Real Life Church

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Here at Real Life Church our Mission is to make disciples by knowing God, growing in freedom, and sharing Christ with everyone. Follow us on social media or text "realLife" to 94000 to get connected.
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Daily Gospel Exegesis

Logical Bible Study

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This is a short daily podcast, where we go through an exegesis of the gospel reading from the current day's Mass. The Catholic Church teaches that in order to understand the Scriptures, we must start with the literal sense - in other words, how the original hearers of the text would have understood it. That is our aim in this podcast - to help understand what the gospel writers (and more importantly, Jesus) were intending to communicate in today's reading, as well as providing links to the C ...
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Highland Baptist Church

Highland Baptist Church

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Highland Baptist Church was founded in 1954 on Hilltop Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. In February 1988, Highland Baptist Church began holding services at the interim location of Vandora Springs Elementary School in Garner. While meeting at the school, the church membership continued to grow. On October 7, 1990, the first services were held at the new (present) site on 8524 Crowder Road.
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Welcome to the Revive Church Podcast Network! If you scroll down through our episodes, you'll see a few different podcasts. 1. Encounter Podcast. (A podcast for those who are going through the Presence Centered Life workbook) 2. Sunday Sermons. (A podcast upload of our sermon from the previous week.) 3. The Scraps Podcast. (A podcast where our preachers can share more about the text they preached about in the previous week.)
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Deeper

Wollongong Baptist Church

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A podcast by Wollongong Baptist Church. Dive deeper into the word of God as recorded in the Bible. Featuring interviews with our pastors as they delve deeper into the text and application from the sermon delivered each Sunday. Have a question? Submit it now at wollongongbaptist.org/deeper-podcast-questions/
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Centre for Catholic Studies Podcast

Centre for Catholic Studies

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The Durham Centre for Catholic Studies is the first of its kind in British higher education. It represents a creative partnership between academy and church: a centre within the pluralist, public academy for critically constructive Catholic studies of the highest academic standing. The aims of the Centre for Catholic Studies are: -To provide a distinctive forum for the creative analysis of key issues in Catholic thought, culture, and practice. -To engage, inform and shape public and ecclesia ...
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Encounter Atlanta

Encounter Church Media Group

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Get ready for dynamic teaching from Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell, Senior Pastor of Encounter Atlanta. Listen each week as Dr. Powell’s messages challenge your thinking and prepare you for your next level with instruction and revelation from the word of God. For more information about Encounter Atlanta, visit www.ecollective.church or text encounteratl to 94000.
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Cold Pizza

Christ The Lord | Dayton

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Weekly debriefing after the sermon from Sunday at Christ the Lord Church in Dayton, Ohio. We cover further applications from the sermon, alternative directions the text could have gone, or things that were left on the cutting room floor.
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Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges

Brian G. Hedges - Redeemer Church, Niles, Michigan, USA

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“Looking to Jesus” features the preaching ministry of Brian G. Hedges, lead pastor at Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan. Brian’s sermons are focused on the Christ-centered exposition and application of the Scriptures. His aim in preaching is to be “true to the text, true to the gospel, and true to life.” New episodes are released every week or two. Brian and his wife, Holly, have been married since 1996 and have four children. Brian is the author of Christ Formed in You; Christ All Sufficie ...
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Talking Scripture

Mike Day & Bryce Dunford

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Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond.
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All Nations Presbyterian Church in Perth is a Bible-believing church. We hold to the Bible being God’s word, and we value sermons that are faithful to the Bible while also being relevant and applied to those who listen. This podcast features the sermons preached in the afternoon service each week. The main preacher is Simon van Bruchem, with guest preachers at regular intervals.
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Weekly Sermons from Calvary Lutheran Church Perham, Minnesota. Thank God, Share Jesus, and Help Others. Erin Bovendam Lead Pastor Eric Clapp Associate Pastor https://calvaryperham.com/ Facebook @calvaryperham Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@calvaryperham Text: Text the amount you wish to gift to Calvary (i.e.$25) to our Give By Text number 218-316-6438. Vanco Mobile App on Phone/Tablet: Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement has replaced the Give+ App. Search “vanco mobile faith engagement” in the a ...
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Preaching can be compared to the art of bridge building. Just like a bridge connects two separate places, my goal as a preacher is to create a bridge between the world of the Bible and the postmodern world we live in today. It’s not just about explaining the biblical text; it’s about effective communication and delivering a God-given message to a living audience who needs to hear it. There’s a gap between ancient scriptures and our present cultural context, and I aim to bridge it through pra ...
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New Life Downtown

New Life Church

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A congregation of New Life Church, New Life Downtown meets in the center of Colorado Springs at Palmer High School on Sundays at 9:30am. Our gatherings are rooted in the biblical text and the historical traditions of the Church and responsive to the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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New Creation Church

George Thomas III

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I’m the senior pastor and founder of New Creation Church in Indianapolis Indiana. I’m excited to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all. and help you grow into who God has called you to be. If you would like to support our ministry financially you can text “Give” to 855-409-8857 or Cashapp $Newcreationchurch2018 if you have any prayer request text 833-709-1102
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The Ancient Landmark

Rhea church of Christ

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The Ancient Landmark is a Bible study podcast brought to you by the Rhea church of Christ that meets in Dayton, Tennessee at 250 Main Street. If you have any questions about us, or that you would like us to answer on the program, you can call or text them to 765-280-6855 or mail them to our address: Rhea church of Christ 250 Main Street Dayton, TN. 37321.
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Planting Seeds

Keith Jones

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Short messages from the Biblical text designed to be seeds planted in the hearts of listener and when cultivated produce fruit in their lives. Planting seeds is hosted by Keith Jones, the preaching minister of Calera Church of Christ in Calera, AL.
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Imparting Academic Knowledge Freely. I am A religious studies scholar at San Jose State University and will be teaching about in the Bible . We as the Church in this Modern Age, are separated(from the original text and it's authors in four ways: Temporally, Culturally, Linguistically & Geographically (C) 2019 The copyright owner authorizes the reproduction an entire podcast for personal use.
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Rooted and Grounded

109 Church of Christ

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"so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love" - Ephesians 3:17 Connect with God through this study of scripture looking at the roots and grounded truths we can draw from the text. 109.church
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C3 Church Calgary

C3 Church Calgary

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Welcome to the C3 Calgary Podcast, This is where we upload the teachings and sermons from all of our locations, We are glad you are here! We are a Spirit Powered, Christ Centred, Connect Driven, Biblically Oriented Church. For more information on our church, or to give, visit our website at www.myc3church.ca To join a group text GROUPS to 403-686-0608 To get join a team text TEAMS to 403-686-0608 If you are a first time guest text VIP to 403-686-0608
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Equipping the Body

Dr. Brad Starnes

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"Equipping the Body," is all about combating biblical illiteracy within the Church through expository preaching and teaching of whole books of the Bible. Every text must be taken in CONTEXT. Only in this way can we truly understand God's word and apply it to our lives.
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Welcome to West Church LKN! A message from Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith: West is a group of people that worship together, online or at Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, NC. 9 AM online service on Sundays, 10 AM in-person. If you come to West on a Sunday morning, you’ll find folks dressed in shorts and tee-shirts or athletic apparel, some coming straight from their soccer game. In winter, a pair of jeans and sweatshirt is common. At West, “all” means all people are welcome, and we actually live ...
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The Daily Blade, hosted by Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 and Kyle Thompson of Undaunted.Life, is a short-form devotional show that equips Christians to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives. --- Connect with us at [email protected] Want to support this podcast and other work of The Church of Eleven22? Text DONATE to 441122 or visit https://coe22.com/donate --- Don't miss the chance to join Pastor Joby & Kyle in person at the 2025 Men's Conference in Jacksonville, ...
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HBG Bible Talks

Capital City Christians

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Join us for simple, focused Bible reading and discussion. If you're looking for a podcast focused on understanding the text of what you're reading in the Bible, you're in the right place. We believe the Bible is the most important text ever written, and everyone should have the chance to examine it for themselves. Let's dive in to God's word together! This podcast is an outreach of Capital City Christians, a non-denominational church in Harrisburg, PA. To contact us, or for more information, ...
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The Semi-Seminarian

Pastor Jim Wilhelm

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Welcome to The Semi-Seminarian—where we talk about the Bible like grown-ups. Maybe you were taught the Bible as a child… or by folks who never really moved past children’s church themselves. That might’ve left you with a Vacation Bible School version of scripture in a world that demands something deeper. This podcast is for the ones asking honest questions, carrying quiet wounds, and still hoping there’s more. Around here, we wrestle with the text, laugh when we can, and tell the truth even ...
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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.
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Cultivating Tov

Tov Communion

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Cultivating Tov is a long-form conversation each week about the Scriptures and life with Jesus, in his Way. We explore every text through storytelling, provocative questioning, and careful attention to the context when/where these ancient texts originated. We follow the Revised Common Lectionary's gospel passages each week. Cultivating Tov is also the main teaching hub for a church in the Portland/Vancouver metro area called "Tov Communion."
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Listen to your Bible

wildercroftchurchofchrist

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Listen to your bible is a podcast from the Wildercroft Church of Christ, where we answer questions that you may have about God’s word using scripture. We are live Saturday every 2 weeks from 12pm-1pm est on youtube https://youtube.com/@wildercroftchurchofchrist?si=Wd4pMOYg5p4xkztW Subscribe and click the bell so you will get notified whenever we go live! Call in live to ask your question at 240-334-6416 or text your question to 202-683-8080
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First Fruits Community Church media podcast consists of various recorded services and studies to promote the well being of Christians developing their spiritual maturity in Christ. We are located in Summerville, SC and would love to meet you face to face! Text FFCC to 77977 to contribute to our reach! Thank you for subscribing!
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"Misquoting Jesus" is the only show where a six-time New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned Bible scholar uncovers the many fascinating, little known facts about the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the rise of Christianity. The show features Dr. Bart Ehrman and host, Megan Lewis.
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Time in the Vineyard

Liberty Valley Church

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We are a bible believing, teaching ministry that endeavors to make average people above-average students of God’s Word. We generally teach in an expository method, exposing what is being taught within a passage of scripture. Learning what the author is writing about in view of his era, culture, and custom. First, learn what the text is saying, then be able to apply it to our own life and times, with relevance. We on occasion, purposely take a deeper look to try to stretch the listener for sp ...
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Preaching Exposed

To Be The Church

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Where do Bible preachers get their material? How does a couple verses from the Bible become a 40 minute sermon? Join us each week as we pull back the curtain for a glimpse into the process as two pastors dialogue through the text of Scripture in preparation for Sunday.
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Bandwidth

Gabriel Powell

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No relationship or person is perfect, but Dr. Gabe is here to help you grow. Bandwidth tackles the complexities of dating, marriage, and personal development, empowering you to become your best self. From building confidence and the art of attraction, Bandwidth dives deep into what it takes to thrive in life and love. Bandwidth is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Gabriel Powell on the Gabriel Powell YouTube Channel on Mondays at 8:30 PM ET. For more information, visit www.gabrielpowell.co/podc ...
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Sunday sermons from Two Trees Church Now you can listen to our Sunday morning sermons on the go or wherever you are! Find them here and on all podcast audio platforms. For video (including worship) head over to our YouTube channel. New sermons uploaded weekly. Join us ONLINE or IN-PERSON for our 10A SUNDAY SERVICE NEW LOCATION ▶ ▶ ▶ 117 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001 Come worship with us...we're excited to see you here! ABOUT TWO TREES CHURCH ▶ ▶ ▶ Two Trees Church (TTC) is a local church ...
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The Priest & The Prof

Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Deborah Duguid-May and Dr. M. Elizabeth Thorpe

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The Priest & The Prof is a conversation about faith, culture, and what it means to be a progressive Christian in the 21st century – without all the fire and brimstone. Join us at https://priestandprof.org.
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Welcome to the Restoration Pour Over Podcast with Pastor Brian Remsch of Restoration Frederick Church in Frederick, MD. This podcast will explore the themes of hurt, faith, and authentic conversations in a contemporary world. If you have questions or are even angry with church, this podcast is for you. Most, if not all, of these podcasts will be taped live Monday Mornings at Dublin Roasters in Frederick, MD. Stop by, participate in the show, and submit a question via text at 240.774.2003 or ...
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Straightforward and content-rich, this is your go-to resource for learning the Bible—verse by verse, chapter by chapter, and book by book. Hosted by Bayside Pastor Curt Harlow and our resident apologetics savant, Dena Davidson. You’ll grow in your understanding of both exegesis (how we arrive at the original meaning of the text) and hermeneutics (the tools, context, and questions we use for interpreting the text). Whether you're a seasoned student of Scripture or just beginning your journey, ...
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The Warehouse

Cornerstone Church, Marion, IL

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Welcome to the Warehouse. Have you ever heard a sermon and thought, "how in the world did he discover that?" Or "Where did he get that idea?" Every week at Cornerstone Church, two teams dig into the biblical text that will be taught during our weekend services. We spend hours talking about the text, context, culture, you name it. But you can't stuff ALL that into a 30-minute message. That's where we come in. We'll show you the stuff in the warehouse that didn't make it to the stage. This Pod ...
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Upon Further Review

Field Street Baptist Church

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The Pastor and Associate Pastor discuss the message from Sunday and dig deeper into the text of scripture. We hope this is a time one can further their walk with Christ as they grow in their walk.
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This Sunday morning sermon was recorded on December 14th, 2025. You can download it here, or play it by clicking the arrow below. (On some computers clicking “here” just starts playing the sermon on Windows Media Player. Right-clicking “here” and choosing “Save Link As” will let you save the sermon instead.) https://bethelnv.com/wp-content/uploads/…
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To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p Luke 2: 22-35 - 'You have prepared a light to enlighten the pagans.' Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragrap…
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This is the "Come, Follow Me" Read-along where we read the assigned chapters for the weekly study curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is not a commentary podcast, just undiluted scripture read for you by Bradley Ross. 0:00 Introduction 0:12 Host's preface 0:39 The Everlasting Covenant 3:28 A special Love and Mercy 7:…
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To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠ Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23 - 'The flight into Egypt and the return to Nazareth.' Catechism of the Catholic…
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This Christmas Eve sermon was recorded on December 24th, 2025. You can download it here, or play it by clicking the arrow below. (On some computers clicking “here” just starts playing the sermon on Windows Media Player. Right-clicking “here” and choosing “Save Link As” will let you save the sermon instead.) https://bethelnv.com/wp-content/uploads/2…
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Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen…
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Watch on YouTube: Mike’s related video with Stick of Joseph, Ep 230 BONUS VIDEO | Was Jesus DELETED from the Old Testament? → Timestamps: (00:00) Israel is God’s special possession and chosen to bring Heavenly Father’s children home. (08:24) Three main covenants that God made with Israel: The Abrahamic, Mo…
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We explore the theology inside Mary Did You Know through Luke 1 and the moment Mary meets Gabriel, tracing how limited knowledge meets courageous faith. We close with a practical call to honor Christ with trust and obedience in the everyday. • context for the carol’s origin and most-loved versions • reading of Luke 1 and Mary’s troubled response • …
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In this episode, Brian Hedges invites listeners to choose between two paths of life: one flourishing and rooted by streams of water, the other fragile and blown away like chaff—drawing on the vivid imagery of Psalm 1. He then focuses on the spiritual practice of Christian meditation—delighting in God’s instruction and engaging deeply with Scripture…
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Read Luke 2:15-20 Christmas Day (Year A) A couple of Christmases ago, as a family, we vacationed in New York City the week before Christmas Eve. Up on 5th Avenue, right by the Rockefeller Center, there was a life-size Nativity Scene. As expected, it offers all the usual characters; however, if you looked closely, you could see that baby Jesus was c…
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We trace the ancient roots and fierce hope of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, moving from the O Antiphons to Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews to show why “God with us” ransoms captives and shatters death’s sting. We point listeners to a modern take from Skillet and end with a charge to rejoice and stay sharp. • origin of the hymn in O Antiphons and Lati…
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Can peace really exist in a chaotic world? This Christmas, we dive into the tension between peace and conflict, and how Jesus offers both. Featuring Pastor Ray Johnston and Dena Davidson. --- Christmas at Bayside Church If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Christmas—or to experience the service again—you can watch our Christmas service on You…
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Can someone truly be saved and show little—or no—fruit? Dr. Michael Easley tackles one of the most misunderstood questions in Christian circles: what fruit actually means in Scripture. Using passages like Matthew 7, John 15, and Galatians 5, Dr. E explains how Jesus’ command to “know them by their fruit” applies to false prophets, not to everyday b…
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Read Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve (Year A) Luke’s literary masterpiece is “the Christmas Gospel”; even secular minds and hearts far from God are moved by its message. The imagery of families gathering the candlelight and carols all reach into lives troubled with pain and despair and offer the incredible promise of hope to people who may show up only o…
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On Christmas Eve, the gospel doesn’t begin in a sanctuary—it begins in a field. In this reflective Christmas Eve homily on Luke 2:8–20, we step into the long night with the shepherds and witness the moment heaven interrupts ordinary darkness. This episode invites listeners into the ancient story of the angels’ announcement and into the living tradi…
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Every church talks about connection—but what does authentic connection actually look like in a world full of noise, automation, and transactional interactions? In this episode of The Deep Dive, our AI hosts unpack Melissa Breeden’s Engage session from First Baptist Church Woodstock, exploring simple but powerful strategies that help church leaders …
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The sermon traced the prophetic promise of Immanuel against the backdrop of Israel’s exile—a time marked by fear, compromise, and a fading awareness of God’s nearness. The people didn’t lose God’s presence so much as they forgot it: they forgot what He had done, who He is, and how to listen to Him. Their pursuit of power, security, and control led …
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We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification. • sword of the Spirit as the frame for truth • why Wesley wrote the carol amid crisis • Haggai’s promise and global longing • …
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Preacher: Jim Plank, December 21, 2025 Joy in Advent meets real life as we reflect on waiting, longing, and the powerful promise of Immanuel—God with us. You’re invited to see how the incarnation of Jesus means God is not distant but present in your weakness, grief, hope, and everyday moments, just as He was with the shepherds, Mary, and Joseph. Th…
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St. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to continue in good works without growing tired. Those who do not listen to St. Paul’s instruction must be warned as brothers, in order that their shame might lead to repentance and renewed faith. Before St. Paul finishes, he signs his letter with his own hand and blesses the Thessalonians with the peace and gr…
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We trace the rich theology inside What Child Is This, moving from a manger’s question to a cross-shaped answer. William Dix’s illness, the Magi’s search, and Isaiah’s prophecy converge to show Jesus as fully human, fully divine, and the substitute who saves. • background of William Chatterton Dix and his recovery • the carol’s central question of J…
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Ever wondered what Mary, the mother of Jesus, was really like—beyond the nativity scenes and stained glass? This week, Megan Lewis sits down with Dr. James Tabor to dig into the life of the "woman behind the Messiah," exploring surprising theories about Mary's origins, her possible royal and priestly lineage, and her true role in the earliest days …
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Hey everyone, we're back with another week here in our podcast sermon series. This week Pastor Brad talked about Christmas and how God rips open heaven and jumps into your car, your errands, your pain, your date night, so you’re never alone. The kingdom is born when ordinary people, like Mary, keep whispering “yes” to the Spirit, proving that linge…
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A defiant king turns down God’s offer to confirm a promise, and somehow the promise only grows clearer: Emmanuel, God with us. We open Isaiah 7 and sit with the tension of judgment and hope, tracing the line from Abraham to David to a divided kingdom where Ahaz chooses self over surrender. That ancient moment feels painfully current as we face addi…
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This Sunday morning sermon was recorded on December 21st, 2025. You can download it here, or play it by clicking the arrow below. (On some computers clicking “here” just starts playing the sermon on Windows Media Player. Right-clicking “here” and choosing “Save Link As” will let you save the sermon instead.) https://bethelnv.com/wp-content/uploads/…
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On this episode of Bandwidth, host Dr. Gabe sits down for a candid and insightful conversation with Bishop Jamie Jackson—pastor, leader, and the current assistant presiding bishop of Rehoboth Fellowship International. Fresh off celebrating six years at White Hill Baptist Church and nearly 18 years in total pastoral ministry, Jamie Jackson opens up …
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You can SEE your dreams, but are you letting the process build you for them? In the message, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell reminds us: revelation comes before the refining, and the refining is necessary. Seasons—both literal and metaphorical—are not accidental, but part of God’s divine order. God created seasons to keep the earth in order. This truth se…
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Read Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:22-23 Fourth Sunday in Advent (Year A) “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” Augustine of Hippo There is a great yearning inside every person to know God. From the very beginning, we were made to know God, and there is something in us that wants to know our Creator. …
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As St. Paul begins to conclude his second letter to the Thessalonians, he encourages them to pray for the ongoing missionary work that he and his companions are doing. The Lord is faithful, and the apostle knows that the Lord’s Word will bear good fruit. In that confidence, he commands the Thessalonians to continue to work diligently to receive the…
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Guest experience isn’t just about a warm smile. It’s a strategic, discipleship-centered process that shapes how newcomers experience your church long after Sunday is over. In this episode, our AI hosts unpack Danielle Krivda's Engage session, revealing how intentional hospitality, consistent follow-up, and smart automation can help church leaders b…
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We unpack the theology inside O Holy Night, moving from the Luke 2 birth narrative to the hope and freedom promised by Christ. We trace the carol’s history, define the incarnation, and connect its lyrics to Scripture and the gospel’s call to worship. • word of God as the sword of the Spirit • worship as war and music beyond CCM • Christmas carols a…
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We looked at the birth of Jesus from Matthew 1 on Sunday morning. From God's perspective, the birth of Jesus is the climax of so many promises and patterns. God brings about the birth of this impossible baby, and all of the details line up with ancient prophecies. From Joseph's perspective, while so much of this was confusing, he trusted God when a…
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What if love didn’t stay safe? What if it showed up at your door, moved in, and asked you to make room? In this fourth and final week of Advent, we look beyond sentiment and into the soul of the Gospel—where the Word became flesh and refused to love from a distance. In a world that talks about love as a feeling or a slogan, John’s Gospel proclaims …
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