Pastor Ben Stuart is back as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians! This week, Pastor Ben shows us some of the major implications that the future coming of Jesus has for how we live and grieve in the present. Because of the resurrection, we have a confident hope that one day he will return and make things right! Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in e...
Mar 06, 2023•38 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast In an increasingly divided world, how can the church display a unified culture that is worthy of the cause of Jesus? This week, as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians, Paul offers the church a framework for unity: servant leaders and supportive followers. We are excited to be led through this week's passage by our CORE Leader, Jacob Harkey! Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillus...
Feb 27, 2023•44 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast How does a relationship with Christ impact your career? As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart hones in on some of Paul's practical implications for our faith and how they play out in everyday life. If we are meant to love the Lord and love our neighbors, what does it look like within the context of our jobs? Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning i...
Feb 22, 2023•43 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Do we trust God to have authority over our sex lives? As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Paul pivots away from the thankfulness and exhortations of the first three chapters and begins to get practical. This week, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through Paul's teachings about sex and the implications it has for our modern culture, and encourages us to fully trust God's design for sexuality. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed...
Feb 13, 2023•44 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast When you study the history of the early church, it is impossible to ignore the way they radically shifted the culture around them. As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how this community changed the world by setting their priorities on the things that matter most. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles ...
Feb 07, 2023•41 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast As trust for authority figures continues to erode in our culture, what are the essential characteristics that we should look for in good spiritual leaders? Continuing in our series through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart identifies seven crucial attributes that Paul uses to describe a Christian leader, and challenges us to embody them in every facet of our lives. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, ...
Jan 31, 2023•40 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast When we remove God from the center of our life, we all fill the void with a lesser thing in our search for meaning. As we continue in our new series, Pastor Ben Stuart looks at Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and explores what it means for us to turn away from the idols we have constructed in our our lives and fix our gaze on Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of m...
Jan 26, 2023•47 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast "Before we explore what a Christian does, we have to understand what a Christian is." As we continue in our new series in 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart breaks down Paul's introduction to the letter and examines a few of the defining characteristics of Christians, and how those traits are meant to encourage us in uncertain times. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of mean...
Jan 17, 2023•41 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast "Where you are" shapes "who you are." Our context has the power to dramatically influence how our story unfolds. This week, as we kick off a new series through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart introduces us to the context that the letter was written in and shows us how Paul's words to the church in Thessalonica can still encourage us today. Key Verses / 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, Acts 17:1-9 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusio...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Many of our lives are filled with tension, stress, and anxiety that makes it hard to keep our head above the water. This Sunday we had the privilege of being joined by Dr. Crawford Loritts, as he reminds us of the comfort we have in Jesus and encourages us to rest in the care of the Good Shepherd. Key Verses // Psalm 23 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean y...
Dec 19, 2022•30 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast In the midst of this Christmas season, we don't want to overlook the story of what God has done and continues to do through Jesus. This week, Pastor Ben Stuart looks at the account of Jesus' birth in the book of Luke and shows us how the historical context of the king's arrival reveals something miraculous and powerful in the midst of the mundane. Key Verses // Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by ...
Dec 14, 2022•33 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we kick of this Christmas season with an encouraging word from Pastor Ben Stuart! For many of us, this time of year amplifies the stresses of life and pushes us into deeper anxiety. How do we respond when stress seems to be taking over our lives? This week, Pastor Ben walks us through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and show us how Mary's understanding of who God is gave her supernatural peace in the middle of a chaotic life. Key Verses // Luke 1:46-55 — Do you feel frustrated...
Dec 07, 2022•43 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast Every day we live in a spiritual battle, but the good news is we already know the enemy's playbook. This week we are joined by our friend Camilo Buchanan, the Young Adult Ministry Leader at Passion City Church Atlanta! Camilo brings an encouraging word about the armor of God and challenges us to protect our minds from the attacks of the enemy. Key Verses // Ephesians 6:10-18 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack o...
Nov 28, 2022•27 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as Pastor Ben Stuart shares the powerful meaning behind baptism on this special Baptism Sunday! Key Verses //1 Peter 3:21, Colossians 2:12, Romans 6:4, Gal 3:27-28, 1 Cor 12:12-13, Matthew 28:19 ESV, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 10:47-48 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of wh...
Nov 22, 2022•16 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast "The amount of time left on the clock should affect how you play the game." As we read through the New Testament, we can see that numerous verses talk about "the end." If history is all part of one big story, what do the scriptures say about the end? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart examines what Jesus says about the topic in the Gospel of Luke, and explores the implications it has for our lives. Key Verses // Luke 17:20-37 ESV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed ...
Nov 14, 2022•44 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by our global pastor, Pastor Louie Giglio! Looking at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, Pastor Louie shows us how we can mirror Jesus' example of prayer by making it personal, leading with praise, asking for alignment, telling Him our needs, clearing the air, acquainting ourselves with His word, embracing the silence, and having a heart of gratitude. Key Verses // Matthew 6:9-13, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 24 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal f...
Nov 07, 2022•34 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast This week, as we finish up our time in Song of Solomon, Pastor Ben Stuart addresses one of the major questions that has undergirded the entire series: what is love? Examining the relationship of the couple in Song of Solomon, Pastor Ben explores seven different ways that our relationships should mirror God's design for intimacy. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 8:5-14 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning ...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast The desire for marriage is strong in many of our lives, but it comes with a fear that the spark of love will fade away. How can we cultivate intimacy in our relationships that will continue to flourish over time? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart picks back up in Song of Solomon and demonstrates some of the principles that will help us deepen our marital love through the years, and help us avoid the slow disintegration of relationships we see in the culture around us. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 6:...
Oct 24, 2022•49 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we are excited to be led through God's word by our very own Director of Operations, Brennen Britton! Looking at the life of Solomon, Brennen reminds us that often the easiest way to grow in the wisdom of God is the most simple way: prioritize the fundamentals of our faith. Key Verses // 1 Kings 1:3-9 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doo...
Oct 17, 2022•36 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Relationships will constantly drift away from intimacy and towards isolation, but the fear of conflict drives many of us to inaction. How can we overcome our fear and intentionally work to cultivate healthy relationships? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our series through Song of Solomon and explores the ways that a healthy approach to conflict can actually strengthen our relational bonds. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 5:2 - 6:13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failur...
Oct 11, 2022•56 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Our culture increasingly promotes a liberated sexuality that starkly contrasts God's design for sex. But we are often conflicted because of our own desires and temptations. As followers of Jesus, how are we meant to view to sex in this modern day? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our series by teaching us through the wedding night of the young couple in Song of Solomon, and reminds us that God designed sex for our enjoyment, within the confines of a covenant marriage. Key Verses // Song...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we are excited to be lead through God's word by our very own worship leader and creative director, Jon Harkey! All too often we diminish the incredible gift of God's grace by letting ourselves become slaves to guilt, striving, and fear. What would it look like to live in the freedom that Jesus purchased for us? Key Verses // Romans 8:1-4 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life?...
Sep 26, 2022•36 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast For many of us, dating is more confusing and stressful than it has ever been, but the longing for an intimate relationship is still there. How can we navigate the risks of dating in a healthy way? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our new series by examining the relationship displayed in Song of Solomon and showing us how to date in a way that honors the other person and gives glory to God. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 2:8 - 3:5 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures...
Sep 19, 2022•54 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast Many of us have a deep longing for connection and commitment, but our pursuit for meaningful relationships has left us anxious and lonely. Is there any hope for us in this modern dating culture? Join us this week as Pastor Ben Stuart kicks off our brand new series through the book of Song of Solomon! Today, Pastor Ben surveys the difficult landscape of modern dating and challenges us to start by evaluating ourselves before we evaluate others we are attracted to. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 1:1...
Sep 13, 2022•54 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast This week, as we close out our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us an important connection that Peter makes between anxiety and arrogance. For many of us, our decisions are driven by anxiety that is rooted in our desire for control. What would it look like for us to humble ourselves and let the God of the universe lead our story instead of trying to take the wheel for ourselves? Key Verses // 1 Peter 5:5b-11 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a c...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine shares how she got plugged in at Passion City Church D.C. through the power of an invitation, leading to her putting her faith in Jesus and pursuing an intimate relationship with Him. Through her story, we see how generosity and community can ignite a fire in people to seek answers to their questions about their own faith. This is Catherine's story. Find out more about Above + Beyond by visiting https://passioncitychurch.com/above-and-beyond. #faith #christian #sermon #passioncity #pas...
Aug 09, 2022•9 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we are joined by our Atlanta City Pastor, Pastor Brad Jones. Pastor Brad continues in our series through 1 Peter by teaching some of Peter's guiding principles for leading the people God has entrusted to us, and the importance of imitating the humility of the perfect shepherd: Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Peter 5:1-6 NIV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not ...
Aug 08, 2022•40 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast "Knowing that pain is coming can help you brace for the pain." In this week's message, Pastor Ben Stuart continues through the book of 1 Peter by guiding us through Peter's warning that difficult times will come. Suffering is inevitable, but we can rejoice in the pain because of the hope we have in Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Peter 4:12-19 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggle...
Aug 02, 2022•44 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast “When you think about the end of your life, what do you want to be true of you?” This week, Pastor Ben Stuart picks back up in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter. As Peter’s letter begins to wind down, he places a continued emphasis on how we live out the rest of our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Ben shows us three important guidelines to help us finish our race well. Key Verses // 1 Peter 4:1-11 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture,...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Pastor Ben Stuart is joined by our good friends Christian and Sadie Huff to have an important conversation that explores how followers of Jesus can use social media in a healthy way, how we can best leverage our time and platform to glorify God, what it looks like to intentionally pursue a relationship, and much more! — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do n...
Jul 19, 2022•48 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast 
