Best JR Vassar Podcasts (2024)

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

10h 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

11d 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

2h 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

9d 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

20d 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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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Eternally Secure as God's Justified Friends | Romans 5:6-11 43:53

9M ago43:53

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In this sermon, the profound truths of God’s love come to life as Pastor JR explores the comforting security of our belonging to Jesus. Romans 5 underscores that God's declaration of righteousness and friendship is unchanging. Text: Romans 5:6-11 Notes: “Q: What is thy only comfort in life and in death? A: That I, with body and soul, both in life a…

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Rejoicing in Suffering | Romans 5:1-5 39:10

10M ago39:10

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In this sermon, Pastor JR Vassar unpacks how God's work shapes us, leading us to find peace in Christ, access His grace, and embrace confident joy in the hope of being transformed into Jesus’ likeness through our trials. Text: Romans 5:1-5. Notes: + GOD IS ALWAYS DOING A WONDERFUL WORK IN OUR SUFFERINGS SO WE CAN REJOICE Mark 4:16–17 "When through …

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Peace, Grace, Joy | Romans 5:1-2 45:01

10M ago45:01

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Join us as we jump back in our Romans series! In this sermon, Pastor JR Vassar explores the transformative power of God's grace as outlined in Romans 5:1-2. The sermon emphasizes the peace we find through Christ, our access into grace, and the confident joy in the hope of being transformed into His likeness. Dive deeper into these powerful truths a…

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The Rich and the Poor 27:04

10M ago27:04

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In this sermon, Stephen Osborne, CATC Elder, explores how to navigate the complexities of wealth and poverty biblically. He encourages us to look to Proverbs to teach us how to seek balance and contentment in God's provision.By Stephen Osborne

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Spiritual Hunger 36:27

10M ago36:27

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In this sermon, we are reminded of the importance of prioritizing the presence of God in our lives. Pastor JR highlights hindrances to intimacy with God, such as insecurity, indifference, inaction, inattentiveness, and insubordination. Emphasizing the need to gaze upon God's perfections and inquire about His will, the sermon encourages listeners to…

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The Scoffer 35:47

10M ago35:47

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In this sermon, Pastor JR Vassar addresses dealing with scoffers and mockers in the world. JR emphasizes the importance of recognizing and renouncing our own inner scoffer, avoiding accommodation of scoffers, and discerning when to disengage from those who persistently mock and reject the truth. Scripture encourages us to stay steadfast in the face…

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True Friendship 40:12

11M ago40:12

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In this sermon, Casey Schutza explores the significance of true friendship and its relevance in combating the loneliness epidemic. True friendship is characterized by consistency, candor, care, and counsel. We are called to find that friend in Jesus and be freed to be that friend for others. Through Christ's ultimate act of friendship on the cross,…

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Two Ways to Work 45:36

11M ago45:36

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Casey Schutza explores the contrasting ways of the sluggard and the diligent in the book of Proverbs. By looking to the diligence of Jesus, embracing His love, and working for His reward, we can change our ways and find true fulfillment in knowing God and accomplishing His work. The Way of The Sluggard Detached from their Purpose Deceived in their …

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The Cancer of Pride: The Proud and The Lowly 39:47

11M ago39:47

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Join us as we continue to explore the contrasting characters found within the Book of Proverbs. Through their vivid stories, we are called to choose wisdom and align our lives with God’s design. Listen in as Bryan Loritts, Executive Pastor of Teaching and Development at Summit Church, shares with us how pride impacts our lives. Sermon Notes: + We S…

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The Simple 32:17

11M ago32:17

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Proverbs 1:20-33 “Knowing about God is crucially important for the living of our lives. As it would be cruel to an Amazonian tribesman to fly him to London, put him down without explanation in Trafalgar Square and leave him, as one who knew nothing of English or England, to fend for himself, so we are cruel to ourselves if we try to live in this wo…

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Lady Folly & Lady Wisdom 39:31

12M ago39:31

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Join us in our new sermon series as we explore the contrasting characters found within the Book of Proverbs. Through their vivid stories, we are called to choose wisdom and align our lives with God’s design. This sermon from Life Group Minister, Matt Lear, examines Lady Folly and Lady Wisdom.By Matt Lear

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