Nansemond River Baptist Church is a multigenerational, gospel-centered congregation in Suffolk, VA. The sermons by Lead Pastor Ryan Brice are the primary content of this podcast. An archive of sermons by date and series is available at: www.nansemondriver.com/sermons
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Weekly Sermons preach at Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk, Va. beechgroveumc.substack.com
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"Church With No Walls" Podcast: Religion, Livestreaming and Social Media in a Post-Pandemic World
Ryan M. Dearbone
For nearly 3 years, churches and other institutions of faith struggled with how to get their message out to the masses during a time when a worldwide pandemic raged. Many of them went to livestreaming and social media. This podcast follows what that experience was like for religious leaders, members of religious organizations, those who became "media ministers" and more. We also look at how media ministry is transforming the church now that the pandemic is over. Will the church as we know it ...
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Sundays 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am @ 2520 Holland Rd, Va Beach, VA 23453. We are People Helping People, Find & Follow Jesus. Website: http://www.forefront.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/Forefront757 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Forefront757
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"Birth of the Deliverer" (Exodus 1:15 - 2:10)
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"Birth of the Deliverer" (Exodus 1:15 - 2:10)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Episode 12- "A New Generation of Disciples" (Pt. 1)- Minister Donari Merritt
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Send us a Text Message. In this 2-part episode, we talk to 19-year-old Minister Donari Merritt, who has been preaching since he was 14. In the first episode, Minister Merritt talks about his journey into preaching at an early age, and he gives us his perspective on what Gen Z feels about religion in a virtual space. He also shares his thoughts on w…
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"In Egypt" (Exodus 1:1-14)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Episode 11: A Rock & A Hard Place (Pt. 2) Pastor Dana Lockhart, Faith Lutheran Church- Lexington, KY
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Send us a Text Message. In part 2 of our interview with Pastor Lockhart, we look at the pressure that pastors may feel when these days when crafting their sermon knowing it will be sharing space in the virtual world with millions of others on a weekly basis. We also discuss how some churches and their leadership have chosen to become more provocati…
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Episode 10- A Rock & A Hard Place: Part 1- (Pastor Dana Lockhart, Faith Lutheran Church- Lexington KY)
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Send us a Text Message. In the first episode of 2-part interview with Pastor Dana Lockhart, we learn the struggles he faced in the early days of the pandemic to set up a livestream and social media presence at a church he was only acting pastor of. He also tells us how the church still came together in-person to provide supplies to his community wh…
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"The Dependent Life" (Psalm 119:169-176)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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"Stand Firm" (Psalm 119:161-168)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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"The Redeemed Life" (Psalm 119:153-160)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ 25 In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, say…
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"The Truth in Prayer" (Psalm 119:145-152)
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"The Truth in Prayer" (Psalm 119:145-152)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 In the United Methodist Church, holy conferencing focuses on the ability of laity and clergy to come together and discuss and discern difficult topics guided by the Holy Spirit, which can be a witness to the world. The local church can also engage in holy conferencing through its ministry and decision-making. To watch …
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"The Righteous Life" (Psalm 119:137-144)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Episode 6: A Simple Plan (Dustin Bratcher- Liberty Methodist Church, Beaver Dam, KY)
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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes you don't need expensive technology to spread the word of God.... even during a pandemic! In this episode, we talk to Dustin Bratcher, Technology Coordinator for Liberty Methodist Church in Beaver Dam, KY about how his small church mixed simple parking lot worship services with the power of digital technology to st…
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Episode 7- Connecting The Word Around the World (Julian Paul-Retired South African Priest)
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Send us a Text Message. What was church worship like outside of the United States during the pandemic? Ryan talks with his father-in-law, retired South African priest Julian Paul, about what challenges his church faced and how they responded. He shares how social media and livestreaming kept churches spread throughout the world connected to his. We…
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Episode 8- "Don't Overshadow the Word of God" (Elder Rob Wilson, Technology Minister at Zion Community Church- Northern Suffolk, VA)
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Send us a Text Message. The ultimate reason for adding technology to the church has been to share the gospel, but how do you keep it from overshadowing the word? In this episode, Ryan Dearbone talks to Technology Minister Rob Wilson of Zion Community Church about several topics, including building togetherness in the sanctuary versus through online…
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Episode 9: "Technology Was Made for This" - Carla Dotson & Reva Keeling (Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, TN)
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Send us a Text Message. As much as we would like to attend church service in-person, sometimes we just can't. So having the online option can be a Godsend for many. In this episode, Ryan talks with Carla Dotson & Reva Keeling, both members at Mt. Zion in Nashville, TN about how they have used livestreaming to keep engaged with their church even tho…
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Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 John Wesley said, “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Salvation and a full life in Christ are seen in personal and social holiness. This holiness calls us to a missional connection with our communities and the world. To watch the full service, click here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us i…
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"The Wonderful Word" (Psalm 119:129-136)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 Grace is a gift from God given freely to all people; because of this gift, we are saved. This grace is the spark that makes the Methodist fire burn, the starting point and an essential root of our theology. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for the full worship service due to technical difficulties. We currently have…
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"The Servant Life" (Psalm 121-128)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: John 3:1-17 Baptism is God’s cleansing of our original sin, initiation into Christ’s Holy Church, incorporation into the body of Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a lifelong process of discipleship in the community. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we understand what being a part of God’s Kingdom means within our …
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"Final Exhortation" (1 Corinthians 16:5-24)
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"Final Exhortation" (1 Corinthians 16:5-24)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Our theological task, within our faith, is to learn and grow in our understanding of our most basic Christian affirmation and what that means for us. Hebrews invites us to recognize what within our faith is necessary for growth. In the Methodist tradition, we often view what is called, The Quadrilateral, to help us in o…
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Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 The original affirmation of our faith is that of affirming our belief in the Lordship and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. This affirmation rests at the heart of our faith and informs how we interact with God and one another. Through Paul’s affirmation of what is at the heart of our faith, we create space for th…
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"Giving Matters" (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Episode 3- Never Too Far From My Church (Bridgette Starks Terry, State Street Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY)
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Send us a Text Message. We meet Bridgette Starks Terry, who is a virtual member of State Street Baptist Church in Kentucky, but she lives in Atlanta, GA. Find out how her life-long connection to this church led to her return in a virtual form. What issues does being a virtual member present and how does she navigate it? Why does she choose to be a …
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Episode 5- From a Luxury to a Necessity (Richard Samuels- Owner, Pro Audio & Video Professionals)
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Send us a Text Message. Churches have been faithfully using audio and video companies for years for in-house needs. However, live-streaming services was not a thought for many. But the pandemic changed all of that. In this episode, we talk to Richard Samuels of Pro Video & Audio Professionals in Franklin, KY about how he went from installing media …
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Episode 4- Starting from Scratch (London Dixon, Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church)
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Send us a Text Message. In the next episode of the podcast, London Dixon joins us and talks about his time as the Media Minister of the church, a role he wasn't expecting to have. He talks about having to record services on iPads and editing them just to create a presence on social media. He also recalls how he began streaming old church services f…
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Episode 2- The History of Religion & Media (Dr. Larry Snyder, Religious Historian)
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Send us a Text Message. We sit down to talk to Dr. Larry Snyder, Professor Emeritus at Western Kentucky University about how religion has evolved over the years, including during the pandemic. He talks about both the new dependence on new forms of media but also the counterculture that isn't using media to guide its religious services. he touches o…
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"Order Matters" (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: Donate Here If you need to contact us…
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"Clarity Matters" (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)
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"Clarity Matters" (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 You can watch the full service here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and i…
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"Love Matters" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 You can watch the full service here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: D…
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"Your Place in the Body Matters" (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
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"Your Place in the Body Matters" (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: Do…
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"Unburdened" (Jonah 4:1-11)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Acts 4:1-12 Watch the full service We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: Donate Here…
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"Spiritual Gifts Matter" (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
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"Spiritual Gifts Matter" (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Acts 3:12-19 12 When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, ‘You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? 13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and reje…
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"The Lord's Supper Matters" (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
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"The Lord's Supper Matters" (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, John 20:19-31 You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grov…
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"Your Resurrection Matters" (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)
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"Your Resurrection Matters" (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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"The Resurrection Really Matters" (1 Corinthians 15:12-34)
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"The Resurrection Really Matters" (1 Corinthians 15:12-34)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Message Information Scripture - John 12:12-19 Is Jesus the king we wanted, or the king we got? In the narrative we have Jesus, riding into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, but as we prepare to journey through this week, we know those shouts will change. Why is the “good news” truly hard to hear? Why do we push back against it when it is in front of …
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"Matters of First Importance" (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
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"Matters of First Importance" (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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"Some Traditions Matter" (1 Corinthians 11:2-11:16)
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"Some Traditions Matter" (1 Corinthians 11:2-11:16)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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Message Information Scripture - John 3:14-21 John 3:16-17 is 52 words, and we often define those verses as a summary of the Gospel. In the midst of a conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus offers a teaching on who he truly is, and the work of the good news in the world. It is not our job to judge the good news, but to live as though we are being judged…
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"Why You Do What You Do Matters" (1 Corinthians 10:23 - 11:1)
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"Why You Do What You Do Matters" (1 Corinthians 10:23 - 11:1)By Nansemond River Baptist Church
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