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Apr 14, 2024•51 min
John 20:1 NIV 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
Mar 31, 2024•34 min
Luke 19:35-40 NIV 35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus...
Mar 24, 2024•45 min
Judges 19:22-30 NIV 22 While they were enjoying themselves, some of the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they shouted to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house so we can have sex with him.” 23 The owner of the house went outside and said to them, “No, my friends, don’t be so vile. Since this man is my guest, don’t do this outrageous thing. 24 Look, here is my virgin daughter, and his concubine. I will bring them out to you now...
Mar 17, 2024•59 min
Romans 16:3-4 NIV 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
Mar 11, 2024•36 min
Genesis 2:22-23 NASB “ 22 And the LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, “At last this is bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called ‘woman,’...” Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history. 1 BIG IDEA: Women must be free to BE...
Mar 03, 2024•45 min
Hebrews 10:19-23 NASB “ 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, through His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let’s approach God with a [h] sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let’s hold firmly to the confessi...
Feb 11, 2024•52 min
Luke 6:13-16 NASB “He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles: 14 Simon, whom He also named Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James and John; and Philip and Bartholomew; 15 and Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot; 16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”
Feb 04, 2024•42 min
For The Way Community Churches One Year Anniversary Dr. Robert Smith Jr. joined us to speak on the Audacity of Faith
Jan 28, 2024•49 min
Luke 6:36 NIV “ 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” 1 Peter 1:16 NIV “ 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” Hebrews 2:11 NIV “Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.” BIG IDEA: Being like God matters more than Believing in God
Jan 21, 2024•45 min
Philippians 4:6 NKJV 6 Be anxious for nothing… Big Idea: If we will be, God will do. DISCUSSION: 1. To be and not to be (v.4-7) Philippians 4:4-9 NKJV 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds thr...
Jan 15, 2024•41 min
Psalm 46 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall h...
Jan 08, 2024•40 min
Ecclesiastes 7:8-18 NIV 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. 10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions. 11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. 12 Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it....
Dec 31, 2023•35 min
Isaiah 9:1-7 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest as warr...
Dec 10, 2023•47 min
Genesis 3:7 NLT At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. Genesis 3:15 NASB And I will make enemies Of you and the woman, And of your offspring and her Descendant; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise Him on the heel.” Genesis 3:21 MSG GOD made leather clothing for Adam and his wife and dressed them. BIG IDEA: God gives hope to the hopeless by covering our shame. 1. God Confronts...
Dec 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 24
Scripture Passage –Luke 14:15-24 (NLT) “Hearing this, a man sitting at the table with Jesus exclaimed, “What a blessing it will be to attend a banquetin the Kingdom of God!” 16 Jesus replied with this story: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. 17 When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’ 18 But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’ 19 Another sai...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 23
Mark 14:12, 17-20 NIV 12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.” 19 They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, “Surely you don’t...
Nov 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 22
Genesis 43:30-34 NASB “ 30 Joseph then hurried out, for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he looked for a place to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there. 31 Then he washed his face and came out; and he controlled himself and said, “Serve the meal.” 32 Then they served him by himself, and Joseph’s brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. 33 N...
Nov 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 21
{Please excuse the noise from the 4 minute mark to 8 minutes} Tips on how to cope with Holiday Depression & Stress by Indiana University of Pennsylvania o Do something for someone else. o Spend time with people who are supportive and care about you. BIG IDEA: God can heal the hurting through our community. DISCUSSION: 1. We Can Experience Life’s Extremes within Community (v.13-14) James 5:13-14 gives us 3 of life’s extremes: 1. Suffering is an Extreme…endure afflictions 2. Happiness is an Ex...
Nov 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 20
Jeremiah 8:18-22 NASB 18 My sorrow is beyond healing, My heart is faint within me! 19 Behold, listen! The cry of the daughter of my people from a distant land: “Is the LORD not in Zion? Is her King not within her?” “Why have they provoked Me with their carved images, with foreign idols?” 20 “Harvest is past, summer is over, And we are not saved.” 21 I am broken over the brokenness of the daughter of my people. I mourn, dismay has taken hold of me. 22 Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physi...
Oct 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 19
Today we have Guest Pastor Eric Vickers joining us as he comes from Psalms 3:3.
Oct 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 18
Psalm 124 NKJV [A Song of Ascents. Of David.] 1 “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say— 2 “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us; 4 Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, The stream would have gone over our soul; 5 Then the swollen waters Would have gone over our soul.” 6 Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us as prey to their teeth. 7 O...
Oct 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 17
Scripture Passage –1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT) o “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 14 And do everything with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT) ================================= “Victorious living” = living your life in a way that pleases and honors God ================================= FOUR specific keys to victorious living: I. Be On Guard (1 Cor 16:13) II. Stand Firm in Faith (1 Cor 16:13) III. Rely On God (1 Cor 16:13) IV. Let Love Regulate (1 Cor 16:14) ==...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 16
Exodus 14:15 NRSV Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward. Outline of Sermon: The big idea of Keep it Moving is that we should understand the value of both being still and moving forward. There will be times when we will have to have the spiritual dexterity to exercise both. Point 1: The Dexterity of Duality Point 2: Faith to Appear Dormant Point 3: Faith to Depart when Necessary
Sep 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 15
Acts 13:1-5 NASB Now there were prophets and teachers at Antioch, in the church that was there: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, th...
Sep 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 14
Acts 13:1-5 NASB Now there were prophets and teachers at Antioch, in the church that was there: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, th...
Sep 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 13
Luke 8:1-3 NASB “Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna…” Donald Miller’s book Building A Storybrand says every good story starts like this: “A character has a problem and meets a guide...
Sep 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 12
John 4:28-30, 39-42 NASB 28 So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city, and *said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is He?” 30 They left the city and were coming to Him. 39 Now from that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed...
Aug 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 11
John 4:28-30, 39-42 NASB 28 So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city, and *said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is He?” 30 They left the city and were coming to Him. 39 Now from that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed...
Aug 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 10
This is a continuation of last weeks sermon. John 1:19, 23 NASB 19 This is the testimony of John (the Baptizer), when the Jews sent priests andmLevites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 23 He said, “I am THE VOICE OF ONE CALLING OUT IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE THE WAY OF THE LORD STRAIGHT,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.” Mission Statement: Showing people the way to life with Jesus. Values: o Worshipping Jesus o Youth Centered Agenda o Free-Flowing Generosity o Intergenerational Communi...
Aug 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 9
