Best Vinings Lake Church Podcasts (2024)

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Is Jesus the only Way? 58:01

5h ago58:01

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Can one know the way, the truth, and the life apart from Jesus? Are there many ways to God? Can other religions lead to the Divine? Is Jesus the only way? And the way to what? John 14:6 is the answer to all these questions for many. Today, we will get into this infamous verse. Could this prooftext for exclusivity, actually be about inclusivity?…

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The Best is Yet to Come Part 4 - Resurrection Power 40:14

3d ago40:14

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The Best is Yet to Come Part 3 - Resurrection Purpose 47:30

9d ago47:30

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Decolonizing the Great Commission 49:13

4d ago49:13

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Matthew 28 has become known as the impetus for the expansion of Christianity. But what did Matthew have in mind when he was writing this? This week, we will walk through these final words of Jesus and explore what they could mean for us. What if the Great Commission is not about expanding Christianity? What if power, domination, and proselytizing i…

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Missions + Colonization 48:03

4d ago48:03

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In 2018, American evangelical Christian missionary, John Allen Chau was killed by the Sentinelese after illegally traveling to their isolated island to convert this indigenous group to Christianity. Chau, like many evangelicals, received his missionary calling from what has been called, the Great Commission, in Matthew 28. But is this what Jesus ha…

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The Best is Yet to Come Part 2 - Resurrection Peace 37:41

16d ago37:41

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Learn to Discern // Ricecast 28:33

18d ago28:33

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Today on the podcast we discuss theories and suggestions that arose around the recent eclipse and how it connects to end-times prophecy. Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/hV2-BdbhuB0?si=PAR9q7TtwkyhbT0k&t=2119 Revelation Series: https://calvary.us/media-archive/?sapurl=Lys1dG1yL2xiL21zLyt0M2I3MnA3P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZ…

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Baptism as a Rite of Passage 36:58

16d ago36:58

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Bar Mitzvahs, graduations, weddings, and funerals all mark a significant stage in someone’s life. But what about Baptism? This ancient rite of passage has been given many meanings over the years. This week, we will look at some of those meanings. Can baptism still be a meaningful ritual for us today? What might it mean for us today?…

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The Best is Yet to Come Part 1 - The Resurrection is Real 43:54

23d ago43:54

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The Rest of Romans Road 59:44

26d ago59:44

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If you grew up evangelical, you know about, “The Sinner's Prayer.” Romans 9:10-11 is usually the prooftext for this prayer. Today, we are exploring this passage in its larger context of Paul's extended riff (9-11). It turns out, the very thing Paul is arguing for, salvation by faith not works, is the very thing the sinners prayer has become, a work…

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Easter 2024 - Jesus is The Resurrection and the Life 33:39

1M ago33:39

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A God Who Suffers // Ricecast 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Today on the podcast we discuss the importance of meditating on the events of Passion Week that lead up to Good Friday and Easter. Get the full Easter schedule, and learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/1I6YS8Jk36Y?si=t9NuN4_zM8QwxOR5&t=300 The Final Days Pt 1: https://vimeo.com/91612…

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Original Goodness 1:03:15

1M ago1:03:15

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Today we take a deep dive into one of the prooftext for original sin, Genesis 3. This story is typically described as a falling down but perhaps it can be better understood as a waking up. Just as the eyes of Adam and Eve are opened, so our eyes will be opened to the good news that lies at the heart of this story.…

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The Jesus Code Part 7 - Jesus is The I Am 40:42

1M ago40:42

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Easter, Updates, and Breaking News // Ricecast 38:05

1M ago38:05

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Today on the podcast we discuss a ton of things including Easter, Calvary College, Calvary Español, and some "breaking news"! Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/tgwyg-NK9q0?si=quUJ1a47n73kBJpz&t=2422 Calvary College: https://buf.edu/calvary Give to Calvary Church: https://calvary.us/give The Final Days Pt 1: https://vimeo.com/91612621…

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The Ultimate Childhood Wound 52:13

1M ago52:13

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Central to the evangelical notion of salvation is original sin. The belief that humans are born broken, flawed, and separated from God. One prooftext is Genesis 3. Turns out, just as Adam and Eve were lied to in the story, we were lied to about the story. Original sin is nowhere to be found. What can be found? The fundamental truth that the core of…

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The Jesus Code Part 6 - Jesus is The True Vine 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

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Salvation as Liberation 58:00

2M ago58:00

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We are given three images in the Old Testament of salvation. The first is in Exodus. Here, Salvation is about liberation. The second is in Isaiah. Here, salvation is about return from exile. Third is in Psalms. Here, salvation is about enemies. All of these are about something concrete, real, literal, present, here and now. What does this mean for …

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The Jesus Code Part 5 - Jesus Is The Good Shepherd 43:08

2M ago43:08

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False Messiahs // Ricecast 36:11

2M ago36:11

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Jesus said again, “Truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn’t listen to them." - John 10:7-8 Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the thieves and robbers referenced in John 10. What do these characters look like today? What kind of "false mess…

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Healing Scrupulosity 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Have you been saved? Have you accepted Jesus into your heart? Have you trusted Jesus to be your Lord and Savior? If you grew up evangelical, you know these were the most important questions you could ever ask. So much so, that many people spent their days obsessively, anxiously, and frequently reciting a sinner's prayer to be sure they were saved. …

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The Jesus Code Part 4 - Jesus is The Gate 43:52

2M ago43:52

43:52

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Faith and Facts // Ricecast 37:19

2M ago37:19

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Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the implications of Jesus' statement that He is "the Light of the World" and his handling of the challenge from the Pharisees. How does His statement connect to Genesis 1? What is the role of light in the creation story? Where is the line between presenting a logical defense of …

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The Restorative Power of Love 58:26

2M ago58:26

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We sit down with author and speaker Felicia Murrell to discuss her new book, AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World. IN an election year where sides are being demanded, Felicia offers a third way. She proposes the way of Love that shatters all categories of left and right. Is it any wonder, Jesus said, narrow is the way that leads…

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The Jesus Code Part 3 - Jesus is The Light of The World 43:02

2M ago43:02

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What Would Jesus Do with Fame? // Ricecast 37:05

2M ago37:05

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Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the way Jesus responded to fame, influence, and notoriety. Is it bad to have a large audience? Is it worthwhile to build a large platform? What are the inherent dangers of influence? Sermon from Sunday, February 18 - https://www.youtube.com/live/GkQYwLJcheU?si=v0W1YmIpgr8xzWPM&t…

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The Jesus Code Part 2 - Jesus is The Bread of Life 43:51

2M ago43:51

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Let Us Pray? - Thoughts + Prayers + Participation 52:14

3M ago52:14

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Ever heard the phrase, “Thoughts and Prayers?” Do you cringe at the sound of it? I am almost certain this expression began from a sincere place of sympathy. But overtime, it has become a trite, empty, and meaningless cliché. Why? Because it has become a substitute for responsibility. Today, we talk about prayer not as a substitute for responsibilit…

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Repositioning the Jesus Brand // Ricecast 44:36

3M ago44:36

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Today on the podcast we discuss the He Gets Us commercial from the Super Bowl. What was good about it? What missed the mark? Was it a good use of financial resources? Sermon from Sunday, February 11 - https://www.youtube.com/live/5uzLEqRtj-g?si=XI8zMSGQvgIr8-Rr&t=1905 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.…

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The Jesus Code Part 1 - Jesus is The Way 42:09

3M ago42:09

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Love and Marriage // Ricecast 45:28

3M ago45:28

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One week from Valentine's Day we discuss ❤️ marriage ❤️ How to keep a healthy marriage and the first step to take if you feel your marriage is unhealthy. Sermon from Sunday, February 4 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yjd6CdS1S9s?si=MKOBh0EgYsN2ZDyw&t=1857 Podcast about navigating differences of opinions with loved ones - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1…

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Let Us Pray? - A Practice of Grounding 51:11

3M ago51:11

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It’s easy to lose connection to the sacredness, depth, vitality, wonder, and meaning of life. Many of us unconsciously get caught up with everyday demands and lose sight of the magic and point of it all. But what if we could pull ourselves out of ourselves from time to time? What if we could regularly reconnect with source, sacredness, depth, and m…

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Waking Up in a Woke World 52:46

3M ago52:46

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The Necessary Tension of Grace and Truth // Ricecast 42:07

3M ago42:07

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On this episode, we discuss how love requires both grace and truth. Why do these two create a tension? Do people naturally gravitate to one or the other? How can we tell if we've leaned too far one way or another? How does this change the way we deal with friends and loved ones? Sermon from Sunday, January 21 - https://www.youtube.com/live/CbKjyFp0…

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Let us Pray? - Prayer as Posture, Listening and Joining the General Dance 42:53

3M ago42:53

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What would it look like to think about prayer as a kind of listening, to the world, to one another, to the Divine? How can we let go of our small agendas and listen for a bigger story, what Thomas Merton calls the "general dance?" How can we learn to pay attention, as an act of prayer, rather than just thinking about prayer as using words to addres…

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Spiritual Growth Part 4 - Think Eternally 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

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Let Us Pray? - Sending Energy + Vibrations 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

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Everything is energy. All energy creates vibrations at different frequencies. When we speak a word, it vibrates at a certain frequency. This is not psychology but physics. Now, what if prayer was no exception to this reality. What if prayer is not just about the horizontal but the vertical? What if our praying has been facing one direction for too …

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Spiritual Growth Part 3 - Choose Wisely 41:47

3M ago41:47

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Prayer Part 2 // Ricecast 38:51

3M ago38:51

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On this episode we continue the conversation on prayer and tackle some of these questions - If God already knows my heart, why do I need to confess? Why do I need to give thanks? Why should we pray for other people's needs? What's so special about praying as a church? Sermon from Sunday, January 14 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yOBfpcU6wbI?si=-Q3o…

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Let Us Pray? - A Practice of Lament 1:01:32

4M ago1:01:32

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What if prayer could be a practice of lament? An intentional time of ripping our heart open and giving language to that which lurks inside your internal universe. What if prayer could be naming the anger, rage, joy, and pain within you. Perhaps this type of expression could get us one step closer to finding release. This week we examine the most co…

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Spiritual Growth Part 2 - Keep Growing 42:16

4M ago42:16

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How to Become a Consistent Prayer // Ricecast 40:01

4M ago40:01

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On this episode we talk about building the habit of prayer. Why is building the habit so hard? What obstacles are we up against? How can we establish this habit, and what will happen when we do? Pastor Jim Cymbala's Sermon at Calvary - https://www.youtube.com/live/tNzTcD8vRQE?si=TrwYzIJqKjYXga8v&t=1602 21 Days of Growth - https://calvary.us/21days …

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Let Us Pray? - The End of Prayer Shaming 51:15

4M ago51:15

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What is prayer? What is the purpose of prayer? How does it work? Do you pray? What do you pray for? Can prayer change things? If not, why do we do it? Does prayer change Gods mind? Does God answer prayer sometimes but not all the time? Have you ever prayed for someone or something and it didn’t happen? Are miracles dependent on prayer? If so, what …

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Spiritual Growth Part 1 - Pastor Jim Cymbala 48:21

4M ago48:21

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Best Year Ever // Ricecast 35:58

4M ago35:58

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Today on the podcast we ask the question - How can I make this the best year ever? 21 Days of Growth - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eaSBNWXj-0mtVfqQwq_70kGGWJXPNf7Z/view?usp=sharing Prayer Requests for New Year Night of Worship - https://forms.gle/J5bKyTrscCfEbqVY7 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.…

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The Year Ahead - New Years Eve 2023 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Looking Back at 2023 // Ricecast 38:00

4M ago38:00

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On this episode, we reflect on all that God has done in 2023. You can give to the ministries of Calvary today at https://calvary.us/give or contact finance at finance@calvary.us. You can get more information about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.By Dr. Willy Rice

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Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem Part 3 - How to Find Redemption in a Broken World 45:15

5M ago45:15

45:15

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Encountering Khesed // Ricecast 36:57

5M ago36:57

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Christmas forever settles what God thinks about you. He loves you. On this episode of the podcast we continue discussing the story of Ruth, and further unpack the life changing impact of encountering "Khesed" (found in Ruth 2). Watch the 2023 Christmas Night of Worship at https://www.youtube.com/live/r8z-v9WR8JI?si=z7lXbOKvs60Dka5H&t=603 Candleligh…