Best JR Vassar Podcasts (2024)

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Living Great Things | Romans 12:9-13 39:45

2h ago39:45

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Scripture: Romans 12:9-13 Key Takeaways: “Beloved Brethren, we are philosophers not in word but in deeds; we exhibit our wisdom not by our dress, but by truth; we know virtues by their practice rather than through boasting of them; we do not speak great things, but we live them.” Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, 256. + Genuine Love Genuine Discerning A…

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Jeff Kurr: Legendary Shark Week Filmmaker 16:24

4d ago16:24

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A celebration of summer this week on "Conversations". If you’re a fan of Shark Week then you won't want to miss this episode. For more than 30 years, legendary Shark Week producer and filmmaker Jeff Kurr has been wowing audiences with some of the most incredible shark scenes ever caught on camera. It’s statement that rings especially true when it c…

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Renewed Community | Romans 12:3-8 38:51

4d ago38:51

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Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 Key Takeaways: New Identity New Assignment 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 12:11 (ESV) New Power Ephesians 3:7-8 (ESV) Ephesians 2:19-22 (ESV)By Casey Schutza

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Comedian Dena Blizzard 24:58

11d ago24:58

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Comedian Dena Blizzard was a mom of one with another on the way when she was given her chance to wow the crowd at a well known comedy club in Atlantic City. It was the first big step that launched her career in stand-up comedy and led to her working on network tv, performing around the world and hosting online shows with a brand that has grown to m…

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How We Change | Romans 12:2 42:07

11d ago42:07

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Scripture: Romans 12:2 Key Takeaways: Resist the Formation of the World Galatians 1:3-5 (ESV) Romans 8:5-8 (ESV) “We can present our bodies to the Lord as genuinely holy and acceptable sacrifices only if we “do not conform to this world” but “are transformed by the renewing of the mind. - Douglas Moo Renew your Mind by the Gospel Titus 3:5-7 (ESV) …

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Country Artist Phil Vassar 26:59

20d ago26:59

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Award-winning singer-songwriter Phil Vassar has penned hits for himself - as well as stars like Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina & Collin Raye, but he had to jump a few hurdles to be accepted as a piano man in the guitar playing city of Nashville. In this episode of Conversations, Phil sits down with Michelle to share his story of breaking …

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True Worship | Romans 12:1 40:31

17d ago40:31

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Scripture: Romans 12:1 Key Takeaways: “The Christian and the Materialist hold different beliefs about the universe. They can’t both be right. The one who is wrong will act in a way which simply doesn’t fit the real universe. Consequently, with the best will in the world, he will be helping his fellow creatures to their destruction.” - C.S. Lewis Ro…

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Theology is for Doxology | Romans 11:33–36 39:20

23d ago39:20

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This sermon explores Romans 11:25-32, emphasizing that theology should lead us to doxology (praise) and devotion (godliness). It underscores the wonder and worth of God, the wisdom and ways of God, and the wealth and works of God, acknowledging that while God can be truly known, He cannot be fully comprehended. Scripture: Romans 11:25-32 Key Takeaw…

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Kevin LaRosa Sr. & Jr. (K1/K2): Father/Son Hollywood Stunt Pilots 13:45

27d ago13:45

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Michelle chats with Father/Son Hollywood stunt pilots and aerial coordinators Kevin LaRosa Sr. (K1) and Kevin Larosa Jr. (K2), who share a special bond with a love of flying that was passed on from K2's grandfather. Collectively, K1 & K2 have worked on some of the biggest tv shows and movies over the last four decades including The Fugitive, Indepe…

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RUN DMC's Darryl McDaniels 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Michelle chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Run DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels about a career that took him by surprise, the discovery of a big family secret and a battle with depression and alcoholism that had him contemplating suicide. Darryl also talks about how he's sharing his story to help save the lives others, his ventures in comics …

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Humility Before the Mercy of God | Romans 11:25-32 38:48

1M ago38:48

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Scripture: Romans 11:25-32 Key Takeaways: God has a heart for the Jewish people and so should we. Salvation is of God so be humble. 1 Corinthians 1:28–31 God lets us fall into and feel our sin so we might marvel at His mercy.By JR Vassar

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God's Family Tree | Romans 11:11-24 40:25

1M ago40:25

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Scripture: Romans 11:11-24 Key Takeaways: Main Idea: "God has always wanted a people to reveal his glory to and display his glory through. Three Parts of God's Plan Genesis 12:2–3 Ephesians 3:6 Ephesians 3:9 “The restoration of Israel is an easier process than the call of the gentiles” - John Stott Two Ways to Respond Romans 10:3-4 One Hope for us …

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God is Winning | Romans 10:13-11:11 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Scripture: Romans 10:13-11:11 Key Takeaways: Even when it looks like unbelief is winning the day, God is at work saving a people for himself. 1 Peter 3:18 “At the turn of the 20th century, Africa was home to less than 10 million Christians, fewer than any other region except Oceania. By 2000, the Christian population in Africa had exploded to more …

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The Missionary God and the Missionary Church | Romans 10:5–17 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Scripture: Romans 10:5–17 Key Takeaways: A Person is saved solely by faith in the crucified and risen Lord Jesus, apart from works. Apart from personal, conscious, saving faith in Jesus people will experience eternal judgment. Romans 2:5 Ezekiel 18:23 Ezekiel 33:11 John 3:16–17 Universalism Mark 9:42–48 Matthew 25:46 Revelation 20:14–15 “Hell is a …

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The Shock of the Gospel and Human Responsibility | Romans 9:30—10:14 39:44

2M ago39:44

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Scripture: Romans 9:30-10:4 Key Takeaways: God did not promise salvation to every ethnic Israelite, but only to those he sovereignly chose to be recipients of his saving love (Romans 9:6-29). Israel did not respond to Jesus in faith (Romans 9:30-10:21). John 5:39-40 John 6:35-45 Because the Gospel is so shocking, many people are offended by it and …

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God's Glory in Election | Romans 9:14-29 52:46

2M ago52:46

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Scripture: Romans 9:14–29 Key Takeaways: Exodus 4:21 Exodus 7:3–4 Exodus 7:13 God’s ultimate aim in all that he does is the manifestation of and magnification of his glory. Romans 11:33–36 Romans 16:27 Philippians 4:20 1 Timothy 1:17 Isaiah 42:8 In Election, God Displays his perfections in the manifestation of his Mercy (9:15). Exodus 33:18–19 “The…

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Unconditional Election | Romans 9:1-16 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Scripture: Romans 9:1-16 Key Takeaways: 1. God did not promise salvation to every ethnic Israelite, but only to those he chose to be recipients of his saving love (Romans 9:6-29). 2. Generally speaking, Israel did not respond to Jesus in faith (Romans 9:30-10:21). 3. God faithfulness to Israel is seen in that there is a believing remnant (Romans 11…

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Does God Keep His Promises? | Romans 9:1-13 44:59

3M ago44:59

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Scripture: Romans 9:1-13 Key Takeaways: Romans 9:6 Romans 3:20-25 Romans 5:1-5 Romans 8:1 Romans 8:28-39 Does Israel’s spiritual condition mean that God doesn’t keep his promises or that God can’t accomplish his purposes? Romans 11:33-36 Not every physical descendent of Israel truly belongs to Israel. Romans 11:1…

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Good Questions | Week 4: Why Do You Call Me Lord And Do Not Do What I Say? | Luke 6:46-49 37:25

3M ago37:25

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Scripture: Luke 6:46-49 Key Takeaways: Matthew 28:18-19 Ephesians 1:20-23 “Our commitment to Jesus can stand on no other foundation than a recognition that he is the one who knows the truth about our lives and our universe…Could we seriously imagine that Jesus could be Lord if he were not smart? If he were divine, would he be dumb? Or uninformed? O…

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Good Questions | Easter | Week 3: Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead? | Luke 24:1-12 32:20

3M ago32:20

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Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Key Takeaways: 1 Corinthians 15:3–9 1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:30–32 Jesus did rise from the dead and Christianity is true, and you must honestly face it. OR Jesus did not rise from the dead and Christianity is false, and you can completely forget it. Jesus did not die. (“Swoon Theory”) The disciples were deceived.…

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Good Questions | Week 2: Why Do You Spend Your Money On What Is Not Bread? | Isaiah 55:1-9 39:05

4M ago39:05

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Scripture: Isaiah 55:19 Key Takeaways: The greatest things we need are found in a relationship with God. “What causes us to be fickle is the realization that our present pleasures are false, while failing to realize that absent pleasures are also vain.” Blaise Pascal. The Greatest things we need are completely free. John 6:35 John 7:37–39 Anything …

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Good Questions | Week 1: Where Are You? | Genesis 3:1-15 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15 Key Takeaways: James 1:13–15 Hide from God Jonah 1:3–5 Psalm 139:7–12 Cover Up Make Excuses and Shift Blame Genesis 3:21 Luke 19:10 Face Ourselves Face God Luke 15:20 Receive Grace Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and pow'r. I will arise an…

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The Love of God and Christian Assurance | Romans 8:31-39 41:44

4M ago41:44

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Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 Key Takeaways: God is for us and is greater than anyone or anything against us. Romans 8:1 2 Kings 6:15–17 God will give us every small thing we need, because he has already given us the Greatest thing we need “Who delivered up Jesus to die? Not Judas, for money; not Pilate, for fear; not the Jews, for envy; —but the Fathe…

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All Things for Good | Romans 8:28-30 39:27

4M ago39:27

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Scripture: Romans 8:28-30 Key Takeaways: The bad things will all be turned to good. Romans 8:18 John 11:33-35 John 11:38-39 The good things can never be taken away from you. John 6:44 Jeremiah 32:38-41 Ephesians 1:4-6 “What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it—t…

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Prayer, Let's Get Practical | John 16:20-28 39:03

4M ago39:03

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Scripture: John 16:20-28 Key Takeaways: Prayer is a Privilege secured for us by Jesus. Hebrews 10:19–22 “God is radically committed to my life of prayer. He shed the blood of His Son so that I might be cleansed and rendered fit to stand before Him in love. He also permitted the brutal rending of His Son so that I might now have a way to enter into …

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The Spirit’s Presence and Prayers | Romans 8:26-27 38:26

5M ago38:26

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Summary: Scripture: Romans 8:26-27 Key Takeaways: Romans 8:1 Romans 8:2–4 John 14:15–17 + Presence Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 43:1–5 Psalm 23:4 Psalm 34:18 + Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7–10By JR Vassar

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Future Glory | Romans 8:18-25 36:44

5M ago36:44

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Scripture: Romans 8:18-25 Key Takeaways: + Cry Out Genesis 3:17-19 +Look Forward 1 Peter 1:4 The firstfruits of an incoming harvest were, literally, the first batch—and they were a foretaste of what was to come. Currently, the spirit is making us internally alive (v 10); giving us gradual, internal freedom from the effects of sin and death, making …

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Adopted: Too Good + So True | Romans 8:12-17 30:36

5M ago30:36

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In this sermon, Minister of Care, Scott Berry, focused on our identity as adopted children of God. He highlighted our identity as conquerors empowered by the Holy Spirit and heirs through adoption, emphasizing the significance of engaging with the Word of God and walking in step with the Spirit. Key Takeaways: + We are killers - We fight by the Hol…

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Flesh or Spirit? | Romans 8:5-11 43:02

5M ago43:02

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Text: Romans 8:5-11 As we continue in Romans, Pastor JR Vassar examines the profound contrast between living according to the flesh and living in the Spirit. Key Takeaways John 3:6 Galatians 5:19–21 Galatians 5:16–17 • Focus on Jesus • Devote time to the Word and Prayer Romans 12:12By JR Vassar

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Accepted and Free | Romans 8:1-4 42:05

6M ago42:05

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Text: Romans 8:1-4 Notes: + In Jesus you have all the acceptance you will ever need. - John 12:42-43 - 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 "To please God… to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness… to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son- it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory w…

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Why Study Romans | Romans 8:1 39:41

6M ago39:41

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Text: Romans 8:1-2 In Pastor JR Vassar's sermon on Romans 8:1-2, he emphasizes humanity's vital need for reconciliation with God, exploring universal guilt and the transformative power of faith in Christ. The book of Romans acts as a catalyst for reshaping lives and evoking profound spiritual responses. + Why are we studying Romans? + The greatest …

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Spirit-Empowered Community | Acts 2:41-47 35:03

6M ago35:03

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Notes: Text: Acts 2:41-47 “Beethoven has the real goods, the stuff from Heaven, the power to make you feel at the finish: something is right in the world. There I something that checks throughout, that follows its own law consistently: something we can trust, that will never let us down.” – Leonard Bernsetin, Composer +Spirit-Empowered Community is…

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Pictures Pointing Forward | Christmas Eve Service | Hebrews 1:1-3 20:56

6M ago20:56

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Notes: Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 +The baby in the manger is God’s message to us. +The baby in the manger is God’s savior for us. +The baby in the manger is God’s king over us.By JR Vassar

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Vision for Life as a New Creation | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 36:36

6M ago36:36

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Notes: Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 +A follower of Jesus is no longer a prisoner to death. +A follower of Jesus is a new creation. +A follower of Jesus is sent. “Plainly, if Paul’s conclusion is to be drawn, the ‘for’ must reach deeper than this mere suggestion of our advantage: if we all died, in that Christ died for us, there must be a sense in wh…

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Pictures Pointing Forward | Week 3: Christ, God in Our Midst | Exodus 25:1-9 36:17

7M ago36:17

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Notes: Text: Exodus 25:1-9 “The central miracle asserted by Christians is the incarnation. They say that God became man.” – C. S. Lewis + Image of Tabernacle in the Encampment of Israel +The Tabernacle was a Place of Glory +Image of Book Immanuel +The Tabernacle was a place of Grace +Image of Ark of the Covenant +Jesus is the Truer and Better Taber…

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Pictures Pointing Forward | Week 2: Christ Our True Bread & True Drink | Psalm 105:37-43 40:10

7M ago40:10

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Notes: Text: Psalm 105:37-43 “Hearts on earth say in the course of a joyful experience, “I don’t want this ever to end.” But it invariably does. The hearts of those in heaven say, “I want this to go on forever.” And it will. There is no better news than this.” – J. I. Packer + Awkward Christmas Photos + Forever Life + Full Life…

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Pictures Pointing Forward | Week 1: Christ Our Passover Lamb | Exodus 12:1-13, 21-28 37:00

7M ago37:00

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Notes: Text: Exodus 12:1-13, 21-28 Typology exists when there is a historical correspondence between events, institutions, and persons found in the OT and the NT. I argue that typology does not merely represent correspondence but a correspondence intended by God. - Thomas Schreiner “J. Barton Payne identified 1,239 prophetic predictions in the Old …

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What the Gospel Creates | Colossians 1:3-14 43:17

8M ago43:17

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Notes: Text: Colossians 1:3-14 “To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily satisfied religionist, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart.” – A.W. Towzer +The Gospel creates a secure community that loves +The Gospel creates a witnessing community that mult…

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Who Will Rescue Me? | Romans 7:5-6, 14-25 40:37

8M ago40:37

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Notes: Text: Romans 7:7:5-6, 14-25 +Who is the “I”? +There are many in the Church who fit the description of the “I”. +There are true believers in the Church who are still trying to live the Christian life by the law and not by the Spirit. - Repent of grieving and neglecting the Holy Spirit. - Acknowledge the Holy Spirit and cultivate a relationshi…

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Giving Up on the Law | Romans 7:7-13 41:37

8M ago41:37

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Notes: Text: Romans 7:7-13 “…these motions of sin are irritated, provoked, and increased, through the law’s prohibition of them; which is not to be charged as a fault on the law, but to be imputed to the depravity and corruption of man; who is like a mighty torrent of water, which rises, rages, flows and overflows, the more any methods are taken to…

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New Relationship, New Purpose, New Existence | Romans 7:1-6 37:41

8M ago37:41

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Notes: Text: Romans 7:1-6 “Men quietly got in touch with Him... and found themselves doing things they couldn’t do, thinking thoughts they couldn’t think, and loving people they couldn’t love. They were a surprise to themselves and others.” - Mastery, E. Stanley Jones + Christianity is a new relationship with Jesus + Christianity is a new purpose +…

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The Joy of Belonging to Jesus | Romans 7:1-4 39:06

8M ago39:06

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Notes: Text: Romans 7:1-4 “On your exceedingly great mercy rests all my hope. Give what you command, and then command whatever you will.” - Saint Augustine, The Confessions +License (Antinomianism) +Legalism +The Principle The law is binding on us while we live +The Illustration Marriage +The Application You died to the law and are now belong to Ch…

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Finding Freedom Through Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 2 | Romans 6:11-13, 19 43:59

9M ago43:59

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Notes: Text: Romans 6:11-13, 19 “Grace is opposed to earning, but it’s not opposed to efforts.” - Dallas Willard • Prayer • Fasting • Service - disciplines of community (giving, generosity, confession)By JR Vassar

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Finding Freedom Through Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 1 | Romans 6:11-23 41:00

9M ago41:00

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Notes: Text: Romans 6:11-23 + Vision + Intention + Means “There is no need to despair; hundreds of these adult converts have been reclaimed after a brief sojourn in the enemy’s camp and now are with us. All the habits of the patient, both mental and bodily, are still in our favor.” Screwtape Letter, CS Lewis • Solitude • Scripture…

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Free from Sin; Enslaved to God | Romans 6:15-23 40:36

9M ago40:36

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In this sermon, Pastor JR explains how every Christian is free from sin as a fact, but not every Christian lives in that freedom as an experience. Notes: Text: Romans 6:15-23 + Conversion is a Total Transfer of Loyalty + Conversion is a Total Transformation of Life + Every Christian is equally free from sin as a fact, but not every Christian lives …

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Grace-Driven Practices | Romans 6:12-14 44:02

9M ago44:02

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Notes: Text: Romans 6:12-14+ What is the Promise? · You Belong to Christ and Christ Belongs to You. + What are the Practices? • Mortification • VivificationBy Casey Schutza

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Buried and Raised with Christ by Baptism | Romans 6:1-11 45:02

10M ago45:02

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In this sermon, Pastor JR reminds us that baptism and faith go hand in hand. It signifies our union with Jesus. Our sins become Christ's, and His grace, life, and salvation become ours, transforming our identity and inaugurating a new life filled with power and promise. Notes: Text: Romans 6:1-11 + Baptism is empty without faith and faith expresses…

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Union with Christ | Romans 6:1-5 35:54

10M ago35:54

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In this sermon, Casey Schutza answers what it means to be united with Christ, in his death, life, and resurrection. Text: Romans 6:1-5 Notes: + We’ve been United to His Death + We’ve been United to His LifeBy Casey Schutza

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Abounding Grace | Romans 5:12-21 35:42

10M ago35:42

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+ Jesus’ grace is more powerful than Adam’s Sin. • Grace outmatches sin • Grace overcomes sin Ezra 9:6 (ESV) — 6… “O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift my face to you, my God, for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up to the heavens. Psalm 38:4 (ESV) — 4 For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a he…

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The Ruin and Rescue of the World | Romans 5:12-21 41:34

10M ago41:34

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In this sermon, we're reminded of the profound biblical truth that one man's actions had the power to mar the world, while only one man possesses the ability to redeem it, Jesus. We are all either in Adam, inheriting the consequences of sin, or in Christ, beneficiaries of His redeeming grace. Text: Romans 5:12-21 Notes: + One man ruined the world, …

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