Happy Easter! We hope you enjoyed your Easter celebrations with your family and friends! Next week join us for our exciting new series, The Greatest Showman! GIVING: If you would like to Give to Prodigal Church, you can do so through our website, or through this link. Thank you so much for your generosity to Prodigal Church! https://prodigal.givingfire.com FIND US ONLINE: http://prodigalchurchfresno.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/prodigalchurchfresno/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com...
Apr 23, 2019•22 min
Celebrate Palm Sunday at Prodigal Church as we focus in on Hosanna; Psalm 1 : 18. Pastor John shares the Palm Sunday story from three different views. Those ahead of Jesus as he enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, those behind Jesus following him in, and now - where are we in this story? Next week join us for Easter Sunday, 9:30 and 11:00 here at Prodigal Church! Easter Egg Hunt between services at 10:30. We hope you have an amazing Holy Week, and we look forward to celebrating the resurrection of ...
Apr 15, 2019•27 min
The final week of our 150 series in the Psalms, this week we focus in on Psalm 23. Jesus is our shepherd and throughout this teaching you'll learn the ways that he takes care of you. Join us next week for Palm Sunday! Thanks for listening!
Apr 08, 2019•25 min
Week 5 of our series through the Psalms, THE 150.
Apr 01, 2019•29 min
For the 4th week of our 150 series through Psalms, we hear a story of failure. We spend time in Psalm 51 and learn of King Davids sins. In the midst of Davids failures, he clings to Gods mercy, love and compassion and turns from his transgressions, inequities and sins.
Mar 26, 2019•33 min
This week we focus on praise in the Psalms, specifically hallelujah. We discover the importance of different forms of praise, one of those being worship. Listen for more on why praise is such a beautiful and important part of the Psalms.
Mar 19, 2019•33 min
This week for the 150 series through Psalms, we focus on lament. Psalms 88, Psalms 6, Psalms 10 & Psalms 13
Mar 12, 2019•29 min
The 150 - A Series In Psalms. Join us over the next few weeks as we explore one of the longest books in the Bible. This week, we focus on creation in the Psalms. Pastor John dives into the poetic beauty of the Psalms that explore Gods awesome creations, surrounding us each day.
Mar 05, 2019•29 min
For the finale of our Be series, Pastor John teaches on week 4's topic, Challenged. Pastor John challenges us to learn. Learning moves us from complacency to vibrancy. Don't let Sunday morning church services be the only way you are challenged to learn. Pastor John challenges us to ask questions, join a small group, and to open our hearts to an intimate relationship with God while studying the Bible. How have you been challenged through this series?
Feb 26, 2019•33 min
This week our Student Ministries/Small Groups Pastor Brad Isaak speaks on "together" for our BE series. Find out what being together really means.
Feb 19, 2019•31 min
Week 2 of our current series, BE. This week we focus on being generous in many different aspects of our lives. We learn the importance of giving, tithe, and generosity. We believe that the purpose of giving should always be to further the kingdom of God, no matter where you feel called to give. 2 Corinthians 9 - Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, NOT reluctantly or under COMPULSION, for God loves a cheerful giver. 90% with God is more than 100% without him.
Feb 12, 2019•33 min
This week we begin our new series for February, BE. Every week this month we will focus in on a new topic. For the first Sunday, Pastor John teaches on patience.
Feb 05, 2019•24 min
Week 3 of our Confessions series. Pastor John wrestles through doubt, and how doubt is not the opposite of faith, certainty is. Without faith, it's impossible to please God, not certainty. Next week is our final teaching on Confessions of a Church Pastor. We look forward to answering the questions we have received over this series.
Jan 22, 2019•22 min
This week for our Confessions series, Pastor John shares his struggle with insecurity. We take a close look at King Sauls insecurities in 1 Samuel ch 15, 10 - 30. We are challenged to take a deeper look at our own insecurities, and and realize that all of our deeds, thoughts, activity, and inactivity is all vulnerable and laid bare before God.
Jan 15, 2019•28 min
We often put spiritual leaders up in a pedestal. Throughout this series, we will be knocking those pedestals down and exploring some confessions and truths. In week 1, we learn what Peter has to say about the veil of Moses, and how being real and vulnerable is the key to authenticity.
Jan 08, 2019•28 min
Today is the last Sunday of 2018! Pastor John shares some great resolutions that we can prioritize in the upcoming year. "RECALIBRATE, REPRIORITIZE, RECGONIZE REALITY, RISK MORE, & RESOLVE" Hebrews ch 12 v 1 -2, Philippians ch 3 v 7 - 8, and Matthew ch 28 v 18 - 20. Happy New Year!
Dec 30, 2018•27 min
Prodigal Church Christmas Eve service 2018
Dec 30, 2018•24 min
Christmas Sunday 2018 at Prodigal Church. Pastor John spends time looking at John ch3 v16. We learn that this verse, usually referenced for Easter, is predominately a Christmas verse, especially the beginning part. "For God so loved the world, he gave his only son." God is telling us how much we all matter to him! This is what the Christmas story declares. We hope you enjoy listening, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Dec 27, 2018•18 min
This is the finale of our Christmas series, A Peace of Christmas. Pastor John speaks on conflicts in our relationships and what the Bible says about making peace between us. Next sunday, join us for a special Christmas service. Don't forget to stop by on Monday for our Christmas eve service too! Merry Christmas, and thanks for listening!
Dec 18, 2018•35 min
Week 2 of our Christmas sermon series, A Peace of Christmas. Next week don't miss out as we wrap up this series!
Dec 11, 2018•33 min
We begin a new Christmas series this week at Prodigal Church focusing on peace during this chaotic holiday season. Over the next few weeks we will be taking a look at what Jesus has to say about peace in our lives and our world. Merry Christmas!
Dec 04, 2018•34 min
This morning we finish up our 3 week series on No Fear November. Pastor John discusses the fear of “too late”. Next week we begin a new series, A Peace of Christmas.
Nov 27, 2018•28 min
Week 2 of our sermon series No Fear November. This week we focus on 1 John 4 verse 18, 1 Thessalonians 5 verse 16, and 1 Peter 5 verses 6-7.
Nov 20, 2018•22 min
This week we start a brand new series called No Fear November, where we will explore hot to counter fear with faith.
Nov 13, 2018•30 min
This is the last of our Exodus sermon series! What an amazing series it has been. Today, Pastor John shares the plagues and the Eqyptian gods that countered them. We also touch on Pharaohs heart hardening and some theology surrounding it. Join us next week as we begin an exciting new series, No Fear November!
Nov 05, 2018•35 min
Prodigal Church welcomes Forrest Jenan, Lead Pastor of Neighborhood Church in Visalia. Forrest speaks on fear and shares a personal story on how fear impacted him.
Oct 30, 2018•36 min
Exodus 4 : 10 - 6 : 30 / Discouragement, A Near Death Experience, And The Parents Of Moses This week, we learn about Moses and some of his excuses and how our own excuses may be hindering what God is calling us to. God wants to clarify your calling. Continue watching to see how what you do matters to God.
Oct 23, 2018•34 min
A bush, a staff, and a snake. Pastor John Richardson teaches on the burning bush and the staff of Moses.
Oct 15, 2018•32 min
Week 2 of Exodus sermon series at Prodigal Church.
Oct 09, 2018•32 min
Exodus 1 : 1 - 2 : 11 // Breaking the law in the name of love. For week one of Exodus, we explore the beginnings of the Hebrews under Pharaohs rule. As Pharaoh begins to oppress the Hebrew people, the more they protested. Pastor John begins to scratch the story of Moses this week and we realize that Pharaoh had first brought death upon Moses, but then gave him life. Next week will will continue our Exodus series so don't miss out!
Oct 01, 2018•33 min
