“Our boldness has a root, but our boldness also has a result.” -Ben Stuart — Our belief in God prompts action, and boldness leads to activity. This week Pastor Ben Stuart reminds us that our confidence comes from the change Jesus has made in our lives, and when we speak out of that confidence, people will notice. — Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/passioncity1 At Passion City Church we believe that because God has displayed the ...
Jan 28, 2020•39 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Continuing the Roar series, our friend Timothy Ateek teaches through Romans 5, bringing us to the truth that the cross of Jesus is the root of a life that roars. — Follow @passioncity: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/ Follow @ben_stuart_: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/ Follow @timothyateek : https://www.instagram.com/timothyateek/ Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com...
Jan 22, 2020•45 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast “The Lion roaring starts with the Lion living.” Is Jesus alive in our hearts to inspire a boldness rooted in belief? Pastor Louie Giglio kicks off our new series with this critical question. — At Passion City Church we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory back to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow @passioncity: http...
Jan 14, 2020•48 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast “Will you trust Him, and will you walk by faith into the future that God has for you?” To kick off the New Year, Pastor Ben encourages us to pursue godly relationships in 2020, and looks at the journey of Isaac and Rebecca’s relationship in Genesis 24. — Follow @passioncity: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/ Follow @ben_stuart_: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/ Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https://passionci...
Jan 07, 2020•53 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Continuing our series Thrill of Hope, Pastor Ben Stuart gives perspective on the location of Jesus’ birth, and the intentionality of the setting of the Christmas story. — Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Louie Giglio and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWqFGjRBFAU7Bv4Y0CijjQ Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look up and see the North Star: the fixed points in the sky whereby we might navigate the objective realities in life. We need the skill-se...
Dec 24, 2019•39 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Never mistake the silence of God for the absence of God — while we wait, God works! This week, Pastor Grant Partrick points us towards the hope that we have in Jesus during seasons of waiting, and reminds us of the power of the Christmas story. — Follow @passioncity: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/ Follow @ben_stuart_: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/ Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch...
Dec 17, 2019•41 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Kicking off our new series, The Thrill of Hope, Pastor Ben Stuart gives us perspective on why God sent Jesus at the specific time that he did by unveiling the big picture told through Scripture. — Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Ben Stuart and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWqFGjRBFAU7Bv4Y0CijjQ Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look up and see the North Star: the fixed points in the sky whereby we might navigate the objective realities in li...
Dec 10, 2019•38 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast “When we pray for healing, we don’t come with presumption, but we do come with expectation.” Closing out our series, This Changes Everything, Pastor Ben Stuart gives us a helpful and clarifying message on what Scripture has to say about prayer and healing. Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Louie Giglio and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWq... Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https:/...
Dec 03, 2019•47 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast According to James Chapter 5, rich people should be sad -- but why? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart explains what James really means when he cautions the wealthy to watch where we place our value. The more we love money, the less we love people. At the end of the day, the issue isn’t about money at all, but about our hearts. When we see and experience the generosity of God, it changes our priorities and our posture to extend that generosity to others. Subscribe to our channel to see more messages f...
Nov 26, 2019•38 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Pastor Ben Stuart challenges us with James’ words on making plans for the future. When we know God, we should make plans from a place of humility and gratitude, viewing our future from the perspective of God’s grace! Godly wisdom brings order out of chaos, and wisdom is shown in good conduct and humility. This week, Pastor Ben continues our study through the book of James by contrasting the pursuit of selfish ambition with the humble pursuit of Christ. Subscribe to our channel to see more messag...
Nov 20, 2019•43 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast “The issue is not the issue; it’s how you respond to the issue that is the issue.” Godly wisdom brings order out of chaos, and wisdom is shown in good conduct and humility. This week, Pastor Ben continues our study through the book of James by contrasting the pursuit of selfish ambition with the humble pursuit of Christ. Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Ben Stuart and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWq... Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look ...
Nov 13, 2019•46 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Your words determine your world, and your communication shapes your direction. Pastor Ben Stuart continues our series, This Changes Everything, by looking at what James says about the power of the tongue. Your words are powerful — how are you going to them? — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com
Nov 05, 2019•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are we justified by faith alone? How do works fit into the picture? Is faith complete without works? What does Scripture say about it? Pastor Ben Stuart continues our series This Changes Everything with a helpful explanation of how to understand the tension in how faith and works relate to each other!
Oct 29, 2019•50 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast This week Pastor Ben Stuart continues our series This Changes Everything and walks us through what James has to say about partiality and favoritism in the church. For followers of Jesus, God has changed us from the inside out, and it changes how we treat people!
Oct 24, 2019•46 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Continuing the series This Changes Everything, Pastor Ben Stuart explains how James presents the Word of God — how it changes us from the inside out and how important it is to understand the freedom that comes from the Scriptures! Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Ben Stuart and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWqFGjRBFAU7Bv4Y0CijjQ? Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look up and see the North Star: the fixed points in the sky whereby we might nav...
Oct 15, 2019•46 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast How do we deal with temptation? Where does it come from? How does it work? How should we respond? All trials bring temptations, and part of persevering through trials is learning how to respond to them. Continuing the “This Changes Everything” series, Pastor Ben Stuart reminds us that while there are no perfect people, there is a perfect God, and He delights in us!
Oct 09, 2019•46 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Pain is part of the human story. We all experience trials and suffering throughout our lives. Looking at James 1, Pastor Ben Stuart reminds us that even in the midst of trial and pain, we can look to Jesus for hope and purpose! --- Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Louie Giglio and Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWqFGjRBFAU7Bv4Y0CijjQ --- Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look up and see the North Star: the fixed points in the sky whereby we mig...
Sep 18, 2019•45 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Kicking off a new series in the book of James, Pastor Ben Stuart encourages us with the truth that our identity determines our activity. It’s important to consider both the reality of Jesus rising from the dead and the reason for his resurrection. The reality confronts our minds, but the reason changes our hearts!
Sep 10, 2019•43 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast There is something about the speed of modern life that is not conducive to human flourishing. Pastor Ben Stuart challenges us with the truth that rest is an act of faith — and that God has woven it into the rhythm of creation. How are you and I supposed to work? God shows us through the rhythms He set for the world and in Sabbath!
Aug 20, 2019•47 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered why your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would? Have you ever felt like you’re like the Israelites, wandering around in the desert with no apparent path to a destination? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart gives us three reasons why God doesn’t always give us what we want as we look in Exodus at the journey of the Israelites through the desert.
Aug 06, 2019•34 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s message comes from Pastor Ben Stuart, as he reminds us of the beauty of grace. We are all a mess, but we are made beautiful in the image of God. When you understand what He’s done, that will change you!
Jul 30, 2019•36 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Closing out the Single, Dating, Engaged, Married series, Pastor Ben Stuart encourages us to look at the lives of Priscilla and Aquila as we evaluate what it means to have a marriage that is on mission. The strongest unity is formed by a mutual commitment to a common cause, and there are three specific things we see in Priscilla and Aquila’s life that demonstrate a marriage that is on mission together. How does a marriage stay strong? By living for a story that is still being written!
Jul 16, 2019•42 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Continuing our Single, Dating, Engaged, Married series, Pastor Ben Stuart teaches on marriage, and reminds us that marriage was designed by God to display something about God!
Jul 09, 2019•50 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast How do you know that you’ve met the person you’re supposed to spend your life with? What are things we should see in a relationship that give us this confidence? This week, continuing our Single, Dating, Engaged, Married series, Pastor Ben Stuart gives us specific things to look for as you evaluate whether or not a relationship should continue on to engagement
Jul 02, 2019•45 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast “Dating is a process you go through, not a status you sit in.” Continuing our series Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, Pastor Ben Stuart challenges the way dating is viewed in our culture today and gives us 7 things to consider in the dating process.
Jun 25, 2019•51 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast “Singleness is for devotion; dating is for evaluation.” Pastor Ben Stuart continues our series on relationships this week with a message about dating. It is not a status we sit in — it is a process we walk through! Dating exists for the purpose of evaluating whether or not you are supposed to run alongside a person for the rest of your life. In the process of evaluation, Pastor Ben challenges us to consider how we view dating: do we look at it with a consumer mentality or a companion mentality?...
Jun 18, 2019•53 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Kicking off our new series, Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, Pastor Ben Stuart dives into what the Scriptures have to say about singleness. We see that there is a purpose in the season of singleness, and we have to get a relationship with God right before we can get a relationship with a guy or girl right. Pastor Ben reminds us not to miss the benefits of the season we are in because we are pining away for the benefits of another season. “God has ordained a season of singleness not for us to fi...
Jun 11, 2019•43 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast “You can’t hold anger and love in your heart at the same time” We live in a culture where un-forgiveness is common. This week, Pastor Ben Stuart closes out the Lord’s Prayer series by challenging us with the truth that we can’t grip the gospel of grace but hold on to resentment at the same time. When we understand Christ’s forgiveness of us, that allows us to forgive others. The cross comforts us in the justice of God, and compels us in His love!
Jun 04, 2019•46 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast In Not Forsaken, Pastor Louie Giglio invites us to understand the character of God in a life-changing way: as a perfect Father who wants you to live under the waterfall of His blessing. You see, God is not the bigger version of your earthly dad, He’s the perfect version of your earthly dad. And He’s inviting you to walk in freedom as His loved son or daughter. Order Pastor Louie’s book, Not Forsaken: https://notforsakenbook.com Follow @louiegiglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/ Passion ...
May 28, 2019•37 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast "We are in a fight, but we have a Father." This week we continue the Lord’s Prayer series with a powerful word from Pastor Brad Jones about temptation. When we pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we are declaring, “I can’t, but I know that You can. I am unable, but You are able.” In the struggles and challenges of life, you have a Heavenly Father who wants to help you!
May 21, 2019•43 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast 
