Welcomes in Jesus - Center: Dwell
the Church Podcast
Focus: Jesus doesn’t visit. He desires to dwell within us, shaping our hearts and homes. Then, and only then, do our homes become a life-giving dwelling. Ephesians 3:16-17
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Welcomes in Jesus - Center: Supreme
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Focus: Christ reigns supreme over all creation. Our homes thrive when He holds the highest place. Colossians 1:15-20
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Visible - Love 2: Law's Fulfillment
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Focus: Jesus said that the entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on two commandments. Love God with every fiber of your being, and love your neighbor as yourself. So, love fulfills the law. Christ accomplished the fulfilling of the law for us, and we reflect His love as we love. Main Text: Romans 13:8-10
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Missional - Friend 1: Friends Build Up
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Focus: Active faith reflects the goodness of God by building others up. True friendship is rooted in helping others grow spiritually and emotionally, treating them as valued companions who reflect Christ. Every brick in the building matters. Built on the Cornerstone (Jesus) we are called to be living stones, building each other up in love and grace, building something that magnifies our Savior, Jesus! Main Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12
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Missional - Friend 2: Friends Honor All
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Focus: Active faith honors everyone equally, rejecting favoritism and judgment. As friends in mission, we are called to see the inherent worth in all people, treating them with respect and dignity. True friendship reflects God’s heart by embracing and honoring others regardless of their status or outward appearance. Main Text: James 2:1-12
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Dependent - Prayer 2: Together
the Church Podcast
Focus: “But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.” It's such an ordinary thing to write. What followed was extraordinary! What might we learn from this rhythm of life as we face our challenges today? Main Text: Acts 12:1-19
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Dependent - Focus 1: The Focus & The Relentless Enemy
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Focus: Losing our focus poses grave risks. It can lead to squandered time and energy, overlooked opportunities, and ill-advised decisions. It can strain relationships, heighten the likelihood of injury, and even imperil life itself. As followers of Jesus, dispersing our focus from Him and His Kingdom invites perilous consequences that jeopardize our very existence. However, there is hope in the Good News! Let those with ears heed its call. Main Text: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-24
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Dependent - Surrender 3: My Mind
the Church Podcast
Focus: Our thoughts can drive the narrative of our lives. Often, subjective observation and opinion, or experience, are called truth. How much weight do you give your own understanding when it comes to challenging topics or difficult discussions where people believe different things? Where is your source of Truth? Does God’s Word shape how you understand your experience, primarily, or does your experience shape how you understand God’s Word? Main Text: Romans 1:21-23
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Dependent - Surrender 2: My Heart
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Focus: There are many things that can take God’s place on the throne of our hearts. Whether it’s ourselves, money or possessions, accomplishments, or anything else, the end is always idol worship. Today we are reminded to “keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your heart.” Main Text: 1 John 5:20-21
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Dependent - Surrender 1: My Will
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Focus: Where does our allegiance lie? Are we allied to God? Always? Or only when it doesn’t get in the way of what we want? Main Text: James 4:1-7
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