Intro: Good morning. My name is David Jansson, and we're continuing our Summer of Wisdom series on Proverbs. Today, we're tackling the topic of money and wealth . The Bible has over 2,350 verses on this, and God cares how we get money, what we think about it, and what we do with it. This sermon, "10 Lessons on Wealth from Proverbs," will distill God's perspective and challenge us. Scripture References: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 11:4, 11:16, 11:24-26, 13:11, 14:20, 15:16, 15:27, 18:11, 19:17, 21:20, ...
Aug 10, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Intro: Good morning! In our Proverbs "Summer of Wisdom," guest speaker Tiffany Aicklen challenges us: we trust God, but God also desires to trust us . He longs for people of integrity and honesty for partnership. Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5-6, 10:9, 19:1, 28:27, 11:3, 19:5, 24:26, 25:18, 26:28, 12:22, Matthew 23:16-22, Exodus 22:9 Key Points: God's Desire to Trust Us: God longs for His people to have integrity and honesty, wanting to partner and trust us with His Kingdom. Integrity: Whole...
Aug 03, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Intro: Good morning! We’re navigating a tough week, having just hosted a funeral for Drew Hall, deeply loved in our community, who passed away in a climbing accident. Our hearts are with his wife and daughters. Next week, our Exeter church family, who we just prayed off, joins us for baptisms – this is the life of the church: joy and sorrow, but Jesus is always with us. Today, we delve into listening , a profound theme from Proverbs. Scripture References: Proverbs 2:1-5, Proverbs 5:1-2, Proverbs...
Jul 21, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Intro: This morning, we're diving into Proverbs to explore God's heart for the poor . This builds on last week's sermon on justice. We'll hear from community members dedicated to this work. Who are the poor? It's complex, encompassing food insecurity, homelessness, and material lack, as Michael Simmon from the Rescue Mission shared. While our nation has safety nets, biblical understanding goes deeper. Scripture References: Proverbs 5:1-14, Proverbs 29:7, Proverbs 31:20, Proverbs 22:9, Proverbs 2...
Jul 13, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Intro: Good morning! Matt Flummer teaches today on a challenging, crucial topic: justice . In our Proverbs series, we'll explore biblical justice, contrasting it with secular views to find profound clarity. Scripture References: Proverbs 1:1-3, 17:23, 29:4, James 2:1-4, Proverbs 18:5, 24:23-24, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 11:1, 20:10, 16:8, 16:11, 28:16, Leviticus 19:35-36, Proverbs 6:10-11, 10:4, 13:18, 13:23, 14:21, 14:31, 19:17, 21:26, 31:8-9, Deuteronomy 10:18, Isaiah 1:17, Jeremiah 21:11-12, Prov...
Jul 07, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Intro: Good morning! We're diving into Proverbs chapter five today, as Glenn Power teaches. We'll confront a challenging, yet crucial, theme: the warnings about immorality and lust. While intense, these warnings and God's positive vision for sexuality are vital medicine for our souls in our "Summer of Wisdom" series. Scripture References: Proverbs 5:1-14, Proverbs 5:15-20, Proverbs 7:26, Proverbs 16:6, Matthew 5:27-29, John 4, 2 Samuel 11, Romans 5, 2 Peter 1 Key Points: Proverbs' Urgent Warning...
Jun 29, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Good morning, Radiant! Mike Young is teaching today. Continuing "Summer of Wisdom" in Proverbs: wisdom is rooted in fear of the Lord, fueled by a teachable spirit, and avoiding foolishness. Today: the incredible power of our words. Scripture References: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs (various), Matthew 12:33-37, James 3, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 10:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs...
Jun 22, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Intro: Happy Father's Day! This summer, we're exploring Proverbs and its powerful themes. Today, we're tackling fools . While the joke writes itself, I know the men here are anything but. I see men yearning for wisdom, seeking to be better fathers, husbands, and men. I’m proud to link arms with you. Today, we'll bless the fathers and ask God to guide us in wisdom. Scripture References: Proverbs (various throughout), Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 1:22-23, Proverbs 9:13-18, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 14:12...
Jun 15, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Intro: Good morning, everyone! We're diving into Matthew chapter 10 today, drawing wisdom from Jesus, Solomon (from Proverbs), and David (from the Psalms) to understand the fear of the Lord . We'll see how this powerful concept can actually free us from all our other fears. Scripture References: Matthew 10:5-31, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 10:27, Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 15:16, Psalm 19:9, Psalm 25:12-14, Psalm 31:19-20, Psalm 34, Isaiah 33:6, 1 Samuel 21, Ephesians 4:17-18, Colo...
Jun 08, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Intro: Hey everyone, we're kicking off a new summer series in the Book of Proverbs! We'll explore wisdom's themes each week. You can also grab our summer reading plan at the connect table to devotionally read through the whole book. By summer's end, you'll have journeyed through Proverbs, seeing its practical wisdom for your daily life with God. Scripture References: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 1:22, Colossians 1:16, Colossians 2:3, Ephesians 4:17-18, Matthew 28 Key Points: Proverbs...
Jun 04, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Scripture: John 6:1-15, 35; Mark 8:5-7 Sermon Title Suggestion: Broken for Blessing: The Dynamics of Multiplication Intro: Deep gratitude for Radiant church – our "you're not crazy cousin"! You embody shared family values: unwavering commitment to Scripture's authority and the Gospel's centrality, a deep hunger for the Holy Spirit, and a wild hope for revival. You believe God isn't done with California, value elder-led teams, local roots with a global heart, and dream of multiplying churches. Th...
May 19, 2025•45 min
Scripture References: John 4, 8; Mark 1, 5; Luke 8, 10, 13; Matt 26, 28; John 20; Esther 4:16; Ruth 1:16-17; 1 Kings 17:8-16; 1 Sam 1:27-28; John 11:28-35; Judges 4:14, Judges 5; Prov 31. Sermon: Honoring Mothers & Godly Women Intro: Happy Mother's Day! We celebrate moms and spiritual mothers, acknowledging the joy and the aches holidays can bring (loss, struggle, longing). Jesus meets each of you in your unique story. He knows what you need. Jesus deeply loved His own mother and all women, ...
May 11, 2025•40 min
Rescue Society, Not Yacht Club: Sustaining Your Yes Scripture References: Matthew 20:1-28 Sermon Intro: Welcome! Today, reflecting on our church's journey and recent powerful baptisms, we dive into the heart of our mission – not just beholding Jesus, but the "so that" part: seeing the lost found, prodigals return, disciples made, and churches planted. As we look to the future, the crucial question isn't just what we'll do, but how we'll sustain it. How do we avoid "mission creep"? How do we ensu...
May 04, 2025•36 min
Scripture References: Ephesians 5, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Revelation 19:6-9, Revelation 21:1-4 Intro: Reflection on the previous sermon (Easter). The significance of the concepts of covenant and contract. Marriage used as an illustration of covenant. Key Points: Contract vs. Covenant: Contract: Exchange of goods and services, conditional obligations. Covenant: Giving of oneself, unconditional commitment. Marriage vows as a prim...
Apr 27, 2025•31 min
Scripture References: Philippians 3:1-11; Acts 9:15-16; 1 Peter 3:18; John 17:3; Ephesians 2:13; Revelation 21:1-3 Intro: Context: Philippians 3, Paul writing from prison. Focus on Paul's radical transformation: From Saul, the zealous persecutor who jailed/oversaw the killing of Christians, to Paul, the apostle jailed for Christ. What could cause such a complete reversal? (Think: converting core beliefs/loyalties). Paul had a direct encounter with the risen Christ (Acts 9). His conversion wasn't...
Apr 20, 2025•39 min
Alternate Sermon Titles: Donkey Day or The King Who Stops Scripture References: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 35:4-6, Psalm 118, Matthew 27 (Referenced) Intro: Welcome to this sermon! Today, we're looking at Palm Sunday, the start of Passion Week, Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. It’s a pivotal moment described in all four Gospels. While often called Palm Sunday (though only John mentions palms), the focus might actually be on the donkey. This event showcases the unique nature...
Apr 13, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Scripture References: Matthew 4:23-25; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:1-9, 17; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: Welcome to this week's sermon! Today, we hear from guest speaker Scott, who served with his family in North India for over 20 years. Scott shares his personal journey from a background skeptical of supernatural gifts to embracing the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelism. He begins with his own testimony: finding purpose and joy in Christ at 17 after a period of loneliness and depression, sparking...
Apr 06, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Scripture References: Genesis 1:26, 2:1-3, 2:15; Romans 12:2; 1 Timothy 1:12-16; 2 Kings 5; John 15 Intro: Welcome! This sermon continues our "Word and Deed" series, exploring identity and purpose. We previously discussed being witnesses with our words ; today, we focus on being witnesses at work . Since the average person spends about 90,000 hours—a third of their life—at work, it presents a vast opportunity. Let's reframe work through God's lens, understanding its divine origin and purpose, so...
Mar 30, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Scripture: James 3:1-12, Matthew 12:34-37, Isaiah 6 Intro: We're shifting focus from deeds to words, exploring how we represent Jesus through speech. Today's sermon is about the power of our words. The Weight of Words: We spend a significant portion of our lives speaking. Words have power: to destroy, direct, and reveal. James 3:1-12 uses analogies (bit, rudder, fire) to emphasize the tongue's influence. Our tongue has a disproportionate amount of power. The Tongue Directs: Verses 3-5 illustrate...
Mar 23, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Called to Be Prophets of Hope Scripture References: Ephesians 1:18; Psalm 107:2; Luke 1:46-53 Sermon Notes: Intro: Welcome to this sermon! Ephesians 1:18 prays for enlightened heart-eyes to know the hope we're called to. This isn't wishful thinking; it's confident assurance based on God's unchanging nature (faithful, good, true to His Word). Because God works all things for good, we ultimately cannot lose. Even death is gain. People desperately need this real hope today, as much hope is misplace...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Choosing the Narrow Path in a World of 8 Billion Scripture References: Matthew 7:13-14; Galatians 5:13-26; Matthew 24; John 15 Sermon Notes: Intro: (Podcast intro music fades) Welcome to today's sermon. We are living in an unprecedented time – the population has exploded from 4 billion to over 8 billion in roughly one lifetime. It took all of human history until 1804 to reach 1 billion, yet we've added 4 billion recently. What is God doing? You have been chosen by God to be alive now , handpicke...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Minding the Gap Scripture References: Hebrews 13:8 Hebrews 10:23 1 Kings 18 Intro: Welcome! This sermon explores trusting God's unchanging faithfulness ("Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever" - Hebrews 13:8), even when facing fear, doubt, or difficult "dry seasons." We often wrestle with trusting God completely, especially when our plans conflict with His or when we face challenges. But God's faithfulness isn't dependent on ours. Even when afraid, we can choose faith. We'll look ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Forgivness, Part II with Joseph Rosales Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-22, Genesis 45:1-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Psalm 38:3-4, Colossians 3:13 Intro: Joseph shares his personal journey with forgiveness, emphasizing its importance and the freedom it brings. He addresses the heaviness of unforgiveness and the need to release past hurts. Key Points: Personal Testimony: Joseph shares his struggles with unforgiveness stemming from childhoo...
Mar 16, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Forgiveness, Part I with Travis Aicklen Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Isaiah, Ephesians 4:31-32, Mark 11:25-26, Ephesians 4:26-27 Intro: Jesus, in teaching the Lord's Prayer, emphasizes one key action: forgiveness. This sermon explores the misconceptions and realities of forgiveness, highlighting its importance in our lives and witness. Key Points: One Job: In the Lord's Prayer, forgiveness is t...
Mar 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Friendship with Glenn Power Sermon Notes: Friends on Mission Together Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Ecclesiastes 4:12, John 15, Ecclesiastes 4:8, Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 2, Proverbs 18:1, Proverbs 27:6 Intro: This sermon focuses on the importance of friendship, particularly friends who are united by a shared mission. It explores the power of diverse friendships, the loneliness epidemic, and the need for both "beach buddies" and "war buddies." Ke...
Mar 02, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Marriage with Danny Cantelmi Sermon Notes: We Are Witnesses - Marriage Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Matthew 12, Philippians 2:12-13, Psalm 77:7-15 Intro: This sermon is part of the "We Are Witnesses" series, focusing on how our lives testify to Jesus. Today's message explores how our marriages can bear witness to Christ. Even singles can benefit from the principles shared, but marriage uniquely reveals how we respond to challenges and co...
Feb 23, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: 4 Things to Remember When Suffering with Travis Aicklen Scripture: James 1:1-12 Intro: This sermon continues "We Are Witnesses," focusing on how our lives testify to Jesus. Our lives constantly speak. Last week: testifying through suffering. This week: deeper dive. Passion involves suffering. C.S. Lewis: God whispers in pleasure, speaks in conscience, shouts in pain. Christian success whispers, suffering shouts. The world watches how we endur...
Feb 19, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Suffering with Glenn Power This sermon explores how suffering can be a pathway to witnessing for Christ. The message begins by acknowledging our society's aversion to suffering compared to historical and other contemporary cultures. The speaker argues that a lack of a robust theology of suffering contributes to this weakness. The sermon contrasts a secular worldview focused on material comfort and happiness with a biblical perspective that fi...
Feb 09, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Gifted: How do you know you have a gift? with Travis Aicklen This sermon focuses on identifying and embracing spiritual gifts as part of understanding God's unique call on our lives. It emphasizes that spiritual gifts are one element among many, including passions, natural abilities, personality, and experiences, that shape our individual purpose. The sermon addresses the question of how to recognize spiritual gifts, offering several key indicators: Rec...
Feb 06, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Gifted with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts in the life of the church and encourages believers to identify and use their own gifts. The message emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given by the grace of God and are meant to be used for the building up of the body of Christ. The sermon focuses on the "design gifts" listed in Romans 12, which describe the unique ways God has wired individuals to serve and contribute to...
Jan 28, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
