Nucleus (https://www.nucleus.church) https://feeds.nucleus.church/547fa6cc6e2c4cc9868a7792a1cdad0a yes 27328d9c9a064ac3a46ae52b74ceb4e1 © 2026 Gretna Brethren Church Join us each Sunday - in person or online @ 10:00am EST - as we worship God together! en Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:43:07 -0400 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 11:58:23 -0400 www.gretna.life https://cdn1.nucleus-cdn.church/church_b3a00595aca140ea81cd06173ab9a8f5/file_237024f1eb3c45d9b705af068593ae54/2025-04-23T18:40:11.064Z/Logo_Solo.png www.gretna.life episodic Gretna Brethren Church Join us each Sunday - in person or online @ 10:00am EST - as we worship God together! Join us each Sunday - in person or online @ 10:00am EST - as we worship God together! church, jesus, christianity, gospel false false Gretna Brethren Church alecia@gretna.life Live the Mission full podcastepisode_0cbee7282a0d4f1b894d4c5295948b79 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false True Worship full podcastepisode_78b490f61c9f4e2b8dba280a045cb5d0 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Title: True Worship
Text: Romans 12: 1-2

What is worship? Pose that question to a modern, American christian and you are likely to get a number of answers. God's definition might be different than all of them, and understanding it changes everything.
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Text: Romans 12: 1-2

What is worship? Pose that question to a modern, American christian and you are likely to get a number of answers. God's definition might be different than all of them, and understanding it changes everything.
]]> Title: True Worship
Text: Romans 12: 1-2

What is worship? Pose that question to a modern, American christian and you are likely to get a number of answers. God's definition might be different than all of them, and understanding it changes everything.
]]> false Fully Convinced full podcastepisode_489c0bf1e6c64e75bb6c32b20fabe99e Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400
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]]> false Not What You Think full podcastepisode_2048680d1d7d462a9cc08093ef7f9c1a Sun, 7 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false This Is My Story: Susan Lovin full podcastepisode_870a654a6482414d8184f9883ecc9a00 Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 5.31.2026 - This Is My Story: Susan Lovin
Big Idea of the Message - Guest speaker Susan Lovin shares her spiritual journey with God, including recounting His power in delivering her from a life out of control.
]]> 5.31.2026 - This Is My Story: Susan Lovin
Big Idea of the Message - Guest speaker Susan Lovin shares her spiritual journey with God, including recounting His power in delivering her from a life out of control.
]]> 5.31.2026 - This Is My Story: Susan Lovin
Big Idea of the Message - Guest speaker Susan Lovin shares her spiritual journey with God, including recounting His power in delivering her from a life out of control.
]]> false THE Unforgivable Sin full podcastepisode_cef9c53a29e74c309172c188235229c8 Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 5.24.2026 - THE Unforgivable Sin
Text - Mark 3:20-29
Keywords - grace, mercy, unforgivable sin, salvation, Jesus, surrender, truth
Big Idea of the Message - Jesus makes mention of a single, unforgivable sin. Many who are considering & presently following Jesus have been plagued by fears of this sin for centuries.
]]> 5.24.2026 - THE Unforgivable Sin
Text - Mark 3:20-29
Keywords - grace, mercy, unforgivable sin, salvation, Jesus, surrender, truth
Big Idea of the Message - Jesus makes mention of a single, unforgivable sin. Many who are considering & presently following Jesus have been plagued by fears of this sin for centuries.
]]> 5.24.2026 - THE Unforgivable Sin
Text - Mark 3:20-29
Keywords - grace, mercy, unforgivable sin, salvation, Jesus, surrender, truth
Big Idea of the Message - Jesus makes mention of a single, unforgivable sin. Many who are considering & presently following Jesus have been plagued by fears of this sin for centuries.
]]> false Knee-Jerk Reaction full podcastepisode_928487aa9be34b4caaaeeb078667fca0 Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 05.17.2026- Knee Jerk Reaction
Text - 2 Corinthians 13
Keywords - humility, correction, submission, peace of God
Big Idea of the Message - What is our response when someone challenges our commitment or the focus of our hearts, especially in the living of our faith? Paul reminds the Corinthians that before they respond, they ought to first ponder whether the challenge is accurate - especially when it's coming from another believer.
]]> 05.17.2026- Knee Jerk Reaction
Text - 2 Corinthians 13
Keywords - humility, correction, submission, peace of God
Big Idea of the Message - What is our response when someone challenges our commitment or the focus of our hearts, especially in the living of our faith? Paul reminds the Corinthians that before they respond, they ought to first ponder whether the challenge is accurate - especially when it's coming from another believer.
]]> 05.17.2026- Knee Jerk Reaction
Text - 2 Corinthians 13
Keywords - humility, correction, submission, peace of God
Big Idea of the Message - What is our response when someone challenges our commitment or the focus of our hearts, especially in the living of our faith? Paul reminds the Corinthians that before they respond, they ought to first ponder whether the challenge is accurate - especially when it's coming from another believer.
]]> false Generous Trust full podcastepisode_1b4641e5851045b9aadd1abda22437ea Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 5.10.2026 - Generous Trust
Text - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Keywords - grace, generosity, trust, joy
Big Idea of the Message - All that we have is really God's - and is best used for His purposes. When we trust the Lord enough to live into this truth, we are freed to worship Him by loving others.
]]> 5.10.2026 - Generous Trust
Text - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Keywords - grace, generosity, trust, joy
Big Idea of the Message - All that we have is really God's - and is best used for His purposes. When we trust the Lord enough to live into this truth, we are freed to worship Him by loving others.
]]> 5.10.2026 - Generous Trust
Text - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Keywords - grace, generosity, trust, joy
Big Idea of the Message - All that we have is really God's - and is best used for His purposes. When we trust the Lord enough to live into this truth, we are freed to worship Him by loving others.
]]> false Shattered Jars full podcastepisode_b97ed856ce20490faca49360b4902e7e Sun, 3 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 5.3.2026 - Shattered Jars
Text - 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, Matthew 13:44; Isaiah 64:8
Keywords - grace, affliction, treasures in jars of clay, eternity, light of Christ
Big Idea of the Message - What is the treasure Paul says we keep in clay jars, and why is that a significant part of apprenticing to Jesus?
]]> 5.3.2026 - Shattered Jars
Text - 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, Matthew 13:44; Isaiah 64:8
Keywords - grace, affliction, treasures in jars of clay, eternity, light of Christ
Big Idea of the Message - What is the treasure Paul says we keep in clay jars, and why is that a significant part of apprenticing to Jesus?
]]> 5.3.2026 - Shattered Jars
Text - 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, Matthew 13:44; Isaiah 64:8
Keywords - grace, affliction, treasures in jars of clay, eternity, light of Christ
Big Idea of the Message - What is the treasure Paul says we keep in clay jars, and why is that a significant part of apprenticing to Jesus?
]]> false Nothing Left to Prove full podcastepisode_a58b17de25154bb9bba742d45c68a598 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false Body Builders Wanted full podcastepisode_3043505cc94648d8ade03c35184f694d Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 4.26.2026 - Body Builders Wanted
Text - 1 Corinthians 12-14:5, John 15:9-13
Keywords - love, gifting, selflessness
Big Idea of the Message - God graciously provides us with talents and spiritual gifts; not for our own benefit, but for building His Kingdom - starting with others in the body of Christ. For those gifts to flourish in that role, we must be motivated by love - for Jesus, each other, and His church.
]]> 4.26.2026 - Body Builders Wanted
Text - 1 Corinthians 12-14:5, John 15:9-13
Keywords - love, gifting, selflessness
Big Idea of the Message - God graciously provides us with talents and spiritual gifts; not for our own benefit, but for building His Kingdom - starting with others in the body of Christ. For those gifts to flourish in that role, we must be motivated by love - for Jesus, each other, and His church.
]]> 4.26.2026 - Body Builders Wanted
Text - 1 Corinthians 12-14:5, John 15:9-13
Keywords - love, gifting, selflessness
Big Idea of the Message - God graciously provides us with talents and spiritual gifts; not for our own benefit, but for building His Kingdom - starting with others in the body of Christ. For those gifts to flourish in that role, we must be motivated by love - for Jesus, each other, and His church.
]]> false How Quickly We Forget full podcastepisode_75640ce3dcfb4884bea253b012ff516b Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 4.12.2026 - How Quickly We Forget
Text - 1 Corinthians 4
Keywords - true worship, servants of Christ, Gospel, Corinthians, Disciples, Apprentice
Big Idea of the Message - The Gospel is God's, and it is Him alone who cleanses us and graces us with our new identity. Each of us received it as a gift, and are called to share it with others as one. It is not something to be leveraged for gain, or used to elevate ourselves. All who are saved were once lost, but it seems the Corinthians have forgotten this truth. Do we?
]]> 4.12.2026 - How Quickly We Forget
Text - 1 Corinthians 4
Keywords - true worship, servants of Christ, Gospel, Corinthians, Disciples, Apprentice
Big Idea of the Message - The Gospel is God's, and it is Him alone who cleanses us and graces us with our new identity. Each of us received it as a gift, and are called to share it with others as one. It is not something to be leveraged for gain, or used to elevate ourselves. All who are saved were once lost, but it seems the Corinthians have forgotten this truth. Do we?
]]> 4.12.2026 - How Quickly We Forget
Text - 1 Corinthians 4
Keywords - true worship, servants of Christ, Gospel, Corinthians, Disciples, Apprentice
Big Idea of the Message - The Gospel is God's, and it is Him alone who cleanses us and graces us with our new identity. Each of us received it as a gift, and are called to share it with others as one. It is not something to be leveraged for gain, or used to elevate ourselves. All who are saved were once lost, but it seems the Corinthians have forgotten this truth. Do we?
]]> false Mistaken Identity full podcastepisode_c53ef23243fb477fbafdb539fc9e02cf Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3.29.26 - Mistaken Identity
Text - John 12:12-19; Luke 19:41-42
Keywords - salvation, King Jesus, real peace
Big Idea of the Message - Palm Sunday celebrates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, and the beginning of a week that will change the world. But it’s also a day when Jesus was moved to tears - not by what lay ahead for Him, but for those who don’t recognize who He really is.
]]> 3.29.26 - Mistaken Identity
Text - John 12:12-19; Luke 19:41-42
Keywords - salvation, King Jesus, real peace
Big Idea of the Message - Palm Sunday celebrates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, and the beginning of a week that will change the world. But it’s also a day when Jesus was moved to tears - not by what lay ahead for Him, but for those who don’t recognize who He really is.
]]> 3.29.26 - Mistaken Identity
Text - John 12:12-19; Luke 19:41-42
Keywords - salvation, King Jesus, real peace
Big Idea of the Message - Palm Sunday celebrates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, and the beginning of a week that will change the world. But it’s also a day when Jesus was moved to tears - not by what lay ahead for Him, but for those who don’t recognize who He really is.
]]> false This Is My Story-Jeff Stillings full podcastepisode_17247f0cf84c4d59863abc048768f5e3 Sun, 8 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false H.E.A.R.ing God In His Word full podcastepisode_f88ea57dcd094e8f86a14459ca1f0faa Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Title: H.E.A.R.ing God In His Word
Text: Luke 1
Keywords: Discernment, God’s Word, FoundationsNT
Big Idea of the Message: This is the first week of Gretna’s 52 week study of the New Testament. Today, we will walk through the H.E.A.R method of processing God’s Word, so that we might better “hear” what He is saying, and respond as the Holy Spirit leads.
]]> Title: H.E.A.R.ing God In His Word
Text: Luke 1
Keywords: Discernment, God’s Word, FoundationsNT
Big Idea of the Message: This is the first week of Gretna’s 52 week study of the New Testament. Today, we will walk through the H.E.A.R method of processing God’s Word, so that we might better “hear” what He is saying, and respond as the Holy Spirit leads.
]]> Title: H.E.A.R.ing God In His Word
Text: Luke 1
Keywords: Discernment, God’s Word, FoundationsNT
Big Idea of the Message: This is the first week of Gretna’s 52 week study of the New Testament. Today, we will walk through the H.E.A.R method of processing God’s Word, so that we might better “hear” what He is saying, and respond as the Holy Spirit leads.
]]> false TBR - Week 49 - A New Creation? full podcastepisode_9f8bca9e936f4e8993fa83364d60689b Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Week 49 - A New Creation?
Text - 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
Keywords - #newcreation #reconciled #forgiven #foreverchanged #dontlookback
Big Idea of the Message - There is little doubt: the Church at Corinth was a mess. They were selfish, unloving, and hypocritical - practically everything Jesus calls us NOT to be. This week we will define a major reason why - and encourage one another not to fall into the same trap.

]]> Week 49 - A New Creation?
Text - 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
Keywords - #newcreation #reconciled #forgiven #foreverchanged #dontlookback
Big Idea of the Message - There is little doubt: the Church at Corinth was a mess. They were selfish, unloving, and hypocritical - practically everything Jesus calls us NOT to be. This week we will define a major reason why - and encourage one another not to fall into the same trap.

]]> Week 49 - A New Creation?
Text - 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
Keywords - #newcreation #reconciled #forgiven #foreverchanged #dontlookback
Big Idea of the Message - There is little doubt: the Church at Corinth was a mess. They were selfish, unloving, and hypocritical - practically everything Jesus calls us NOT to be. This week we will define a major reason why - and encourage one another not to fall into the same trap.

]]> false TBR - Week 48 - The King's Community full podcastepisode_c605dbf11b3e4966b4bc70f705029795 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Week 48 - The King’s Community
Text - Acts 2:41-47
Keywords - community, gathering, fellowship, mission, discipleship, priorities, kingdom building
Big Idea of the Message - One of the primary expressions of Christ's body has always been a commitment to gathering together regularly. What are the purposes God intended for those gatherings, and what do those purposes tell us about their focus, and content?
]]> Week 48 - The King’s Community
Text - Acts 2:41-47
Keywords - community, gathering, fellowship, mission, discipleship, priorities, kingdom building
Big Idea of the Message - One of the primary expressions of Christ's body has always been a commitment to gathering together regularly. What are the purposes God intended for those gatherings, and what do those purposes tell us about their focus, and content?
]]> Week 48 - The King’s Community
Text - Acts 2:41-47
Keywords - community, gathering, fellowship, mission, discipleship, priorities, kingdom building
Big Idea of the Message - One of the primary expressions of Christ's body has always been a commitment to gathering together regularly. What are the purposes God intended for those gatherings, and what do those purposes tell us about their focus, and content?
]]> false TBR - Week 47 - The King's Commission full podcastepisode_ab7334fdb74844f9acb64c255b2beff3 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Week 47 - The King’s Commission
Text - Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 20:21; Ephesians 2:8-10
Keywords - great commission, mission, discipleship, fishers of men
Big Idea Of The Message - Jesus redeems those who trust in Him as Savior, but as Lord He also commissions them for His work in the world. When we value the first part, but minimize the second, we do it at our own peril.
]]> Week 47 - The King’s Commission
Text - Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 20:21; Ephesians 2:8-10
Keywords - great commission, mission, discipleship, fishers of men
Big Idea Of The Message - Jesus redeems those who trust in Him as Savior, but as Lord He also commissions them for His work in the world. When we value the first part, but minimize the second, we do it at our own peril.
]]> Week 47 - The King’s Commission
Text - Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 20:21; Ephesians 2:8-10
Keywords - great commission, mission, discipleship, fishers of men
Big Idea Of The Message - Jesus redeems those who trust in Him as Savior, but as Lord He also commissions them for His work in the world. When we value the first part, but minimize the second, we do it at our own peril.
]]> false TBR - Week 46 - The King's Commands full podcastepisode_b36489a2954746f087ab28fa47c50069 Sun, 9 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 46 - The King’s Command
Text - Matthew 22:34-40
Keywords - greatest commandments, love God, love others, invitation
Big Idea of the message - Love God, Love Others. We often (rightly) refer to this as a core of The Gospel, but what does it really mean?
]]> Week 46 - The King’s Command
Text - Matthew 22:34-40
Keywords - greatest commandments, love God, love others, invitation
Big Idea of the message - Love God, Love Others. We often (rightly) refer to this as a core of The Gospel, but what does it really mean?
]]> Week 46 - The King’s Command
Text - Matthew 22:34-40
Keywords - greatest commandments, love God, love others, invitation
Big Idea of the message - Love God, Love Others. We often (rightly) refer to this as a core of The Gospel, but what does it really mean?
]]> false TBR - Week 45 - The P Word full podcastepisode_028a0179c82242a08d32940f05a70527 Sun, 2 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Week 45 - The “P” Word
Text - Luke 18:9-17, 1 Peter 5:5-7
Keywords - pride, humility, prayer, childlike faith, entitlement
Big Idea of the Message - It kind of sneaks up on us, but it's there. It's called PRIDE, and holding onto it in the face of Jesus' call continues to lead God’s people astray. The good news is: there is a cure!
]]> Week 45 - The “P” Word
Text - Luke 18:9-17, 1 Peter 5:5-7
Keywords - pride, humility, prayer, childlike faith, entitlement
Big Idea of the Message - It kind of sneaks up on us, but it's there. It's called PRIDE, and holding onto it in the face of Jesus' call continues to lead God’s people astray. The good news is: there is a cure!
]]> Week 45 - The “P” Word
Text - Luke 18:9-17, 1 Peter 5:5-7
Keywords - pride, humility, prayer, childlike faith, entitlement
Big Idea of the Message - It kind of sneaks up on us, but it's there. It's called PRIDE, and holding onto it in the face of Jesus' call continues to lead God’s people astray. The good news is: there is a cure!
]]> false This Is My Story - Charlene Lindsay full podcastepisode_4317c15f0d8a45c6bc2403b91cf10112 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 and Lord.
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]]> false TBR - Week 42 - Jesus Declares, Part 1 full podcastepisode_3854c36f760c469b9e63984059dc8d10 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 42 - Jesus Declares: Part 1
Text - Mark 1:14-17
Keywords - Gospel, Kingdom, Jesus, Declaration, Imperative, Sin, Believe, Follow
Big Idea of the Message - Over 2 weeks, we are looking at essential elements of the Gospel Jesus preached & called His followers to live out, all through the lens of Mark’s Gospel

]]> Week 42 - Jesus Declares: Part 1
Text - Mark 1:14-17
Keywords - Gospel, Kingdom, Jesus, Declaration, Imperative, Sin, Believe, Follow
Big Idea of the Message - Over 2 weeks, we are looking at essential elements of the Gospel Jesus preached & called His followers to live out, all through the lens of Mark’s Gospel

]]> Week 42 - Jesus Declares: Part 1
Text - Mark 1:14-17
Keywords - Gospel, Kingdom, Jesus, Declaration, Imperative, Sin, Believe, Follow
Big Idea of the Message - Over 2 weeks, we are looking at essential elements of the Gospel Jesus preached & called His followers to live out, all through the lens of Mark’s Gospel

]]> false TBR - Week 41 - But God Knows full podcastepisode_e34f9f5354dd4fd9a75b0d5fb609fcf6 Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 41 - But God Knows
Text - Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22, 4:14-30
Keywords - baptism, new life, old life, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - Coming to Jesus changes everything. Change in Christ may not always be visible to others (especially those we’ve known the longest), but it is real and transformative. We have to trust the work God is doing in us - and who HE says we are.

]]> Week 41 - But God Knows
Text - Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22, 4:14-30
Keywords - baptism, new life, old life, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - Coming to Jesus changes everything. Change in Christ may not always be visible to others (especially those we’ve known the longest), but it is real and transformative. We have to trust the work God is doing in us - and who HE says we are.

]]> Week 41 - But God Knows
Text - Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22, 4:14-30
Keywords - baptism, new life, old life, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - Coming to Jesus changes everything. Change in Christ may not always be visible to others (especially those we’ve known the longest), but it is real and transformative. We have to trust the work God is doing in us - and who HE says we are.

]]> false TBR - Week 40 - Which Gospel? full podcastepisode_539058061ba64a568d44a0b62bac6c54 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 40 - Which Gospel?
Text - John 3:16-17; Romans 10:9; 1 Cor 3:2-3; Luke 4:18-19,5:31-32; Ephesians 4:14; Matthew 23:27-28
Keywords - false gospel, consumerism, incomplete gospel, made for more,
Big Idea of the Message - We are saved through faith in the identity and work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. What an AMAZING thing that is!!! This stands as the cornerstone of the Gospel, but saving faith isn’t meant to be the end. It’s meant to be the beginning of a new life intent on learning to live as Jesus lived. Is that the Gospel you know, or have you settled for less?

]]> Week 40 - Which Gospel?
Text - John 3:16-17; Romans 10:9; 1 Cor 3:2-3; Luke 4:18-19,5:31-32; Ephesians 4:14; Matthew 23:27-28
Keywords - false gospel, consumerism, incomplete gospel, made for more,
Big Idea of the Message - We are saved through faith in the identity and work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. What an AMAZING thing that is!!! This stands as the cornerstone of the Gospel, but saving faith isn’t meant to be the end. It’s meant to be the beginning of a new life intent on learning to live as Jesus lived. Is that the Gospel you know, or have you settled for less?

]]> Week 40 - Which Gospel?
Text - John 3:16-17; Romans 10:9; 1 Cor 3:2-3; Luke 4:18-19,5:31-32; Ephesians 4:14; Matthew 23:27-28
Keywords - false gospel, consumerism, incomplete gospel, made for more,
Big Idea of the Message - We are saved through faith in the identity and work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. What an AMAZING thing that is!!! This stands as the cornerstone of the Gospel, but saving faith isn’t meant to be the end. It’s meant to be the beginning of a new life intent on learning to live as Jesus lived. Is that the Gospel you know, or have you settled for less?

]]> false Living Gospel full podcastepisode_6c592a9baf12483495c5fdd47cd5a763 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400
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]]> false If Not Us, Then Who? full podcastepisode_698db14a53eb4a969f5fa04e4bcd0e2c Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Speaker - Nita Wilkinson
Text - Ephesians 1:1-13, 4:1-6, 17-24, 6:10-20, Micah 6:8, Philippians 3:1-11
Keywords - unity, witness, Gospel, response
Big Idea of the Message - This week we take a pause in our current series, as Gretna member, author, podcaster, and speaker Nita Wilkinson calls us to a Christ-centered response to tragedy in our world. Find More of Nita’s work at www.nitawilkinson.com
]]> Speaker - Nita Wilkinson
Text - Ephesians 1:1-13, 4:1-6, 17-24, 6:10-20, Micah 6:8, Philippians 3:1-11
Keywords - unity, witness, Gospel, response
Big Idea of the Message - This week we take a pause in our current series, as Gretna member, author, podcaster, and speaker Nita Wilkinson calls us to a Christ-centered response to tragedy in our world. Find More of Nita’s work at www.nitawilkinson.com
]]> Speaker - Nita Wilkinson
Text - Ephesians 1:1-13, 4:1-6, 17-24, 6:10-20, Micah 6:8, Philippians 3:1-11
Keywords - unity, witness, Gospel, response
Big Idea of the Message - This week we take a pause in our current series, as Gretna member, author, podcaster, and speaker Nita Wilkinson calls us to a Christ-centered response to tragedy in our world. Find More of Nita’s work at www.nitawilkinson.com
]]> false TBR - Week 37 - More Thank You Think full podcastepisode_802b7ae2892a41a4a27ad7e908f76904 Sun, 7 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 37 - More Than You Think
Text - Joel 2:12-13, 28-32
Keywords - repentance, cleansing, understanding, salvation, sanctification
Big Idea of the Message - Repentance is something Christians avoid talking about, and even doing, but it stands at the core of a restored relationship with God.

]]> Week 37 - More Than You Think
Text - Joel 2:12-13, 28-32
Keywords - repentance, cleansing, understanding, salvation, sanctification
Big Idea of the Message - Repentance is something Christians avoid talking about, and even doing, but it stands at the core of a restored relationship with God.

]]> Week 37 - More Than You Think
Text - Joel 2:12-13, 28-32
Keywords - repentance, cleansing, understanding, salvation, sanctification
Big Idea of the Message - Repentance is something Christians avoid talking about, and even doing, but it stands at the core of a restored relationship with God.

]]> false TBR - Week 36 - Seriously, it's GOOD news full podcastepisode_8c041a3faf854b7a84acce21b76b46af Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 36 - Seriously, It’s Good News
Text - Ezekiel 34-36
Keywords - Gospel, Ezekiel, Restoration, Peoplehood
Big Idea of the Message - The Lord is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. From the time of the fall, He has called an undeserving people back to Himself - and has cleared the path for their return.
]]> Week 36 - Seriously, It’s Good News
Text - Ezekiel 34-36
Keywords - Gospel, Ezekiel, Restoration, Peoplehood
Big Idea of the Message - The Lord is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. From the time of the fall, He has called an undeserving people back to Himself - and has cleared the path for their return.
]]> Week 36 - Seriously, It’s Good News
Text - Ezekiel 34-36
Keywords - Gospel, Ezekiel, Restoration, Peoplehood
Big Idea of the Message - The Lord is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. From the time of the fall, He has called an undeserving people back to Himself - and has cleared the path for their return.
]]> false TBR - Week 35 - No Remnant? full podcastepisode_4ca9fd27d6db4ae5ab32139ead5c5b55 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 35 - No Remnant?
Text - Jeremiah 44:7-10
Keywords - legacy, remnant, decisions, impact
Big Idea of the Message - The question isn’t whether the Lord is calling, it’s whether or not His people are listening. As today’s text shows clearly, there is a generational cost to ignoring Him.
]]> Week 35 - No Remnant?
Text - Jeremiah 44:7-10
Keywords - legacy, remnant, decisions, impact
Big Idea of the Message - The question isn’t whether the Lord is calling, it’s whether or not His people are listening. As today’s text shows clearly, there is a generational cost to ignoring Him.
]]> Week 35 - No Remnant?
Text - Jeremiah 44:7-10
Keywords - legacy, remnant, decisions, impact
Big Idea of the Message - The question isn’t whether the Lord is calling, it’s whether or not His people are listening. As today’s text shows clearly, there is a generational cost to ignoring Him.
]]> false TBR - Week 34 - Stubborn Clay full podcastepisode_bd8caef74f1744d8b4c7c4b665ca3aa4 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 34 - Stubborn Clay
Text - Jeremiah 18:1-12
Keywords - potter, clay, malleable, stubbornness, God’s image
Big Idea of the Message - In the hands of a skilled artisan, incredible things can be made out of common items like clay. In the hands of the Lord, incredible things can be done with us too. Unlike clay, though, we have a mind of our own - and that can be a problem.
]]> Week 34 - Stubborn Clay
Text - Jeremiah 18:1-12
Keywords - potter, clay, malleable, stubbornness, God’s image
Big Idea of the Message - In the hands of a skilled artisan, incredible things can be made out of common items like clay. In the hands of the Lord, incredible things can be done with us too. Unlike clay, though, we have a mind of our own - and that can be a problem.
]]> Week 34 - Stubborn Clay
Text - Jeremiah 18:1-12
Keywords - potter, clay, malleable, stubbornness, God’s image
Big Idea of the Message - In the hands of a skilled artisan, incredible things can be made out of common items like clay. In the hands of the Lord, incredible things can be done with us too. Unlike clay, though, we have a mind of our own - and that can be a problem.
]]> false TBR - Week 33 - Dirty Shorts full podcastepisode_706c56a82e8047f6bb580339ac1c21fa Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 33 - Dirty Shorts
Text - Jeremiah 13:1-11
Big Idea of the Message - Jeremiah’s ministry & message was marked by symbolic actions - often lived out by Jeremiah himself at the command of the Lord. Guest speaker Drew Meziere brings the meaning of one of those to life, and challenges us to check our own shorts.
]]> Week 33 - Dirty Shorts
Text - Jeremiah 13:1-11
Big Idea of the Message - Jeremiah’s ministry & message was marked by symbolic actions - often lived out by Jeremiah himself at the command of the Lord. Guest speaker Drew Meziere brings the meaning of one of those to life, and challenges us to check our own shorts.
]]> Week 33 - Dirty Shorts
Text - Jeremiah 13:1-11
Big Idea of the Message - Jeremiah’s ministry & message was marked by symbolic actions - often lived out by Jeremiah himself at the command of the Lord. Guest speaker Drew Meziere brings the meaning of one of those to life, and challenges us to check our own shorts.
]]> false TBR - Week 32 full podcastepisode_20d3684c722946e1afe3b213f20b4c1d Sun, 3 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false TBR - Week 31 - Unconditional Love full podcastepisode_8e6832e349814a3b806867eb7e0aaba5 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 ]]> ]]> ]]> false TBR - Week 30 - Love Expects full podcastepisode_ce4d291f115543d88dcd67df2cc398d3 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 30 - Love Expects
Text - (NLT) - Micah 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37
Keywords - righteousness, humility, mercy, love, journey, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - We are made to be in relationship with God. He gives us so much we do not deserve, but does He ask us for anything in return? It might be an unpopular perspective, but yes - He does.
]]> Week 30 - Love Expects
Text - (NLT) - Micah 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37
Keywords - righteousness, humility, mercy, love, journey, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - We are made to be in relationship with God. He gives us so much we do not deserve, but does He ask us for anything in return? It might be an unpopular perspective, but yes - He does.
]]> Week 30 - Love Expects
Text - (NLT) - Micah 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37
Keywords - righteousness, humility, mercy, love, journey, expectations
Big Idea of the Message - We are made to be in relationship with God. He gives us so much we do not deserve, but does He ask us for anything in return? It might be an unpopular perspective, but yes - He does.
]]> false TBR - Week 29 - Cleansed & Sent full podcastepisode_62b4609048c14d49ada12f2f777861a8 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 29 - Cleansed & Sent
Texts - Isaiah 6:6-8; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Timothy 1:9
Keywords - Reverence, Sent, Purpose, Salvation, Deliverance, Holiness
Big Idea of the Message - God cleanses us not only for the sake of our own souls, but to engage in His grander purpose. Let's Go!!!!!
]]> Week 29 - Cleansed & Sent
Texts - Isaiah 6:6-8; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Timothy 1:9
Keywords - Reverence, Sent, Purpose, Salvation, Deliverance, Holiness
Big Idea of the Message - God cleanses us not only for the sake of our own souls, but to engage in His grander purpose. Let's Go!!!!!
]]> Week 29 - Cleansed & Sent
Texts - Isaiah 6:6-8; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Timothy 1:9
Keywords - Reverence, Sent, Purpose, Salvation, Deliverance, Holiness
Big Idea of the Message - God cleanses us not only for the sake of our own souls, but to engage in His grander purpose. Let's Go!!!!!
]]> false TBR - Week 28 - Unimpressive, but God... full podcastepisode_2ad27c7df0c94f81a50a676b9e2e7187 Sun, 6 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 28 - Unimpressive…but God…
Texts - 2 Kings 5:10-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 11:27-29; Mark 14:22-25
Keywords - But God, Foolishness, Arrogance, Trust, Communion
Big Idea of the Message - Sometimes God calls us to do things that are unimpressive to us, but when we dismiss them we risk robbing ourselves of His presence and impact in our lives.

]]> Week 28 - Unimpressive…but God…
Texts - 2 Kings 5:10-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 11:27-29; Mark 14:22-25
Keywords - But God, Foolishness, Arrogance, Trust, Communion
Big Idea of the Message - Sometimes God calls us to do things that are unimpressive to us, but when we dismiss them we risk robbing ourselves of His presence and impact in our lives.

]]> Week 28 - Unimpressive…but God…
Texts - 2 Kings 5:10-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 11:27-29; Mark 14:22-25
Keywords - But God, Foolishness, Arrogance, Trust, Communion
Big Idea of the Message - Sometimes God calls us to do things that are unimpressive to us, but when we dismiss them we risk robbing ourselves of His presence and impact in our lives.

]]> false TBR - Week 27 - Hobbling Along full podcastepisode_b9545ce00a634742bb3cce1969b87bc6 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Texts - 1 Kings 18:20-24,22:43; Matthew 6:24, Psalm 115:4-8
Keywords - Idolatry, FOMO, Twister, Loving God
Big Idea of the Message - So many modern Christians hobble along in their faith, often because - whether we realize it or not - we are unwilling to set aside our idols. Especially the ones we make for ourselves.
]]> Texts - 1 Kings 18:20-24,22:43; Matthew 6:24, Psalm 115:4-8
Keywords - Idolatry, FOMO, Twister, Loving God
Big Idea of the Message - So many modern Christians hobble along in their faith, often because - whether we realize it or not - we are unwilling to set aside our idols. Especially the ones we make for ourselves.
]]> Texts - 1 Kings 18:20-24,22:43; Matthew 6:24, Psalm 115:4-8
Keywords - Idolatry, FOMO, Twister, Loving God
Big Idea of the Message - So many modern Christians hobble along in their faith, often because - whether we realize it or not - we are unwilling to set aside our idols. Especially the ones we make for ourselves.
]]> false TBR - Week 26 - Exercises in Futility full podcastepisode_022e74701e3f4684b015eaf36d03d554 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 26: Exercises in Futility
Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Keywords: Life, Death, Purpose, Joy, Happiness
Big Idea of the message: What really matters in our life and eternity are often not the things we think or pursue. King Solomon - an expert in all those pursuits - tells us of something greater.

]]> Week 26: Exercises in Futility
Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Keywords: Life, Death, Purpose, Joy, Happiness
Big Idea of the message: What really matters in our life and eternity are often not the things we think or pursue. King Solomon - an expert in all those pursuits - tells us of something greater.

]]> Week 26: Exercises in Futility
Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Keywords: Life, Death, Purpose, Joy, Happiness
Big Idea of the message: What really matters in our life and eternity are often not the things we think or pursue. King Solomon - an expert in all those pursuits - tells us of something greater.

]]> false TBR - Week 25 - Of Greater Importance full podcastepisode_385479acbaf84bdd85bd053a1b447d54 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 22: Of Greater Importance
Text: 1 Kings 6:11-13, 1 Chronicles 17:1-6, John 14:15, 23-24, Matthew 7:21-23
Keywords: Folly, Obedience, Redemption, Gospel, Servant of God
Big Idea of the Message: King Solomon is known as one of the wealthiest, wisest, and most powerful men to have ever lived. He was greatly blessed by God, yet he never really accepted that those blessings were for God’s purposes - not his own. Do we take God for granted in a similar way?
]]> Week 22: Of Greater Importance
Text: 1 Kings 6:11-13, 1 Chronicles 17:1-6, John 14:15, 23-24, Matthew 7:21-23
Keywords: Folly, Obedience, Redemption, Gospel, Servant of God
Big Idea of the Message: King Solomon is known as one of the wealthiest, wisest, and most powerful men to have ever lived. He was greatly blessed by God, yet he never really accepted that those blessings were for God’s purposes - not his own. Do we take God for granted in a similar way?
]]> Week 22: Of Greater Importance
Text: 1 Kings 6:11-13, 1 Chronicles 17:1-6, John 14:15, 23-24, Matthew 7:21-23
Keywords: Folly, Obedience, Redemption, Gospel, Servant of God
Big Idea of the Message: King Solomon is known as one of the wealthiest, wisest, and most powerful men to have ever lived. He was greatly blessed by God, yet he never really accepted that those blessings were for God’s purposes - not his own. Do we take God for granted in a similar way?
]]> false This Is My Story - Mark Burd full podcastepisode_91ae193b297149c6bcb23e0d180eb139 Sun, 8 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 to train, equip, and mobilize the body of Christ to share the Gospel and make Disciples of Christ continually with a few simple tools and principles, as One Church, with One Message, to One Life at a Time!

Mark & his wife Jill are missionaries. If you would like to join in or support their work across Ohio, visit www.reviveoh.com
]]> to train, equip, and mobilize the body of Christ to share the Gospel and make Disciples of Christ continually with a few simple tools and principles, as One Church, with One Message, to One Life at a Time!

Mark & his wife Jill are missionaries. If you would like to join in or support their work across Ohio, visit www.reviveoh.com
]]> to train, equip, and mobilize the body of Christ to share the Gospel and make Disciples of Christ continually with a few simple tools and principles, as One Church, with One Message, to One Life at a Time!

Mark & his wife Jill are missionaries. If you would like to join in or support their work across Ohio, visit www.reviveoh.com
]]> false This Is My Story - Isaac Bennett full podcastepisode_565c65de24fd4d698f9e0ef43961773b Sun, 1 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Young Life - a non-profit focused on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.​ See more at www.younglife.org
]]> Young Life - a non-profit focused on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.​ See more at www.younglife.org
]]> Young Life - a non-profit focused on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.​ See more at www.younglife.org
]]> false TBR - Week 22 - Psalms Yah! full podcastepisode_1366783e63bd4f89b9576c35af1e45c3 Sun, 25 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - Psalm 8
Keywords - Psalm, Emotion, Gratitude, Joy, Relationship with God
Big Idea of the Message: The Psalms have been among the most adored of the Scriptures by God’s people for hundreds of generations. What is so powerful about them, and what can we gain by understanding their purpose & message better?
]]> Text - Psalm 8
Keywords - Psalm, Emotion, Gratitude, Joy, Relationship with God
Big Idea of the Message: The Psalms have been among the most adored of the Scriptures by God’s people for hundreds of generations. What is so powerful about them, and what can we gain by understanding their purpose & message better?
]]> Text - Psalm 8
Keywords - Psalm, Emotion, Gratitude, Joy, Relationship with God
Big Idea of the Message: The Psalms have been among the most adored of the Scriptures by God’s people for hundreds of generations. What is so powerful about them, and what can we gain by understanding their purpose & message better?
]]> false This Is My Story - Alex Hill full podcastepisode_a77d45029b4e4f569d9f5cd0bd00f76f Sun, 18 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text: Luke 15:1-7, John 6:14-15
Big Idea of the Message: Alex shares with us the unexpectedly beautiful ways the Lord has called him to serve His purposes, and encourages us to let God do similarly with all of us.
]]> Text: Luke 15:1-7, John 6:14-15
Big Idea of the Message: Alex shares with us the unexpectedly beautiful ways the Lord has called him to serve His purposes, and encourages us to let God do similarly with all of us.
]]> Text: Luke 15:1-7, John 6:14-15
Big Idea of the Message: Alex shares with us the unexpectedly beautiful ways the Lord has called him to serve His purposes, and encourages us to let God do similarly with all of us.
]]> false TBR - Week 20 - My Feet Are On The Rock full podcastepisode_444bd9be083d4932bf1528aac30684c6 Sun, 11 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Week 20 - My Feet Are On The Rock
Text: Psalm 40:1-10 (NLT)
Keywords: new song, salvation, despair, celebration,
Big Idea Of The Message: Humans are incredibly good at commiserating, and not so good at celebrating. Even God’s people struggle with this, despite all we have to joyfully proclaim. We are called to sing a new song!
]]> Week 20 - My Feet Are On The Rock
Text: Psalm 40:1-10 (NLT)
Keywords: new song, salvation, despair, celebration,
Big Idea Of The Message: Humans are incredibly good at commiserating, and not so good at celebrating. Even God’s people struggle with this, despite all we have to joyfully proclaim. We are called to sing a new song!
]]> Week 20 - My Feet Are On The Rock
Text: Psalm 40:1-10 (NLT)
Keywords: new song, salvation, despair, celebration,
Big Idea Of The Message: Humans are incredibly good at commiserating, and not so good at celebrating. Even God’s people struggle with this, despite all we have to joyfully proclaim. We are called to sing a new song!
]]> false TBR - Week19 - Whenever You Pray full podcastepisode_cf04f8312aa34773a9a6b0c6632b041e Sun, 4 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - Luke 11:2-4
Keywords - Pursuit, posture, purpose, petition
Big Idea of the Message - Prayer is a critical part of both our individual lives, and the life of the church as a whole. Jesus gives us an outline of how we should approach this blessed opportunity to hear from the Lord of all creation.
]]> Text - Luke 11:2-4
Keywords - Pursuit, posture, purpose, petition
Big Idea of the Message - Prayer is a critical part of both our individual lives, and the life of the church as a whole. Jesus gives us an outline of how we should approach this blessed opportunity to hear from the Lord of all creation.
]]> Text - Luke 11:2-4
Keywords - Pursuit, posture, purpose, petition
Big Idea of the Message - Prayer is a critical part of both our individual lives, and the life of the church as a whole. Jesus gives us an outline of how we should approach this blessed opportunity to hear from the Lord of all creation.
]]> false TBR - Week 17 - He Never Left full podcastepisode_c6b6beded40e4cddae3573f760690d2a Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text: Psalm 16
Keywords: faithfulness, God's presence, redemption
Big Idea of the message: Whatever you have or are going through, know that the Lord has never left your side. Turn to Him, and He will be there to receive you in love.
]]> Text: Psalm 16
Keywords: faithfulness, God's presence, redemption
Big Idea of the message: Whatever you have or are going through, know that the Lord has never left your side. Turn to Him, and He will be there to receive you in love.
]]> Text: Psalm 16
Keywords: faithfulness, God's presence, redemption
Big Idea of the message: Whatever you have or are going through, know that the Lord has never left your side. Turn to Him, and He will be there to receive you in love.
]]> false TBR - Week 4 - The Value Of Repentance full podcastepisode_67effacc96e34107a229961135ccd5db Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Genesis 32, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 49
Key Words: Judah, Repentance, Redemption, Cleansed, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: It’s no secret that the sons of Jacob made some ungodly choices. One of them, though, finds his way back through the power of repentance. We can learn a lot from his example, and gain a lot by following it.
]]> Text: Genesis 32, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 49
Key Words: Judah, Repentance, Redemption, Cleansed, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: It’s no secret that the sons of Jacob made some ungodly choices. One of them, though, finds his way back through the power of repentance. We can learn a lot from his example, and gain a lot by following it.
]]> Text: Genesis 32, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 49
Key Words: Judah, Repentance, Redemption, Cleansed, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: It’s no secret that the sons of Jacob made some ungodly choices. One of them, though, finds his way back through the power of repentance. We can learn a lot from his example, and gain a lot by following it.
]]> false TBR - Week 2 - The Tougher Question full podcastepisode_244b43ec0486476abaa51283da2940fe Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400
Text: Job 22

Key Words: Karma, Contract or Covenant, Faith, Grace

Big Idea of the Message: How much control do you have over your life circumstances? Certainly following the Lord can help us avoid some potholes we might step into, but there is so much of life that we can't understand - let alone control. How do we get through?
]]>
Text: Job 22

Key Words: Karma, Contract or Covenant, Faith, Grace

Big Idea of the Message: How much control do you have over your life circumstances? Certainly following the Lord can help us avoid some potholes we might step into, but there is so much of life that we can't understand - let alone control. How do we get through?
]]>
Text: Job 22

Key Words: Karma, Contract or Covenant, Faith, Grace

Big Idea of the Message: How much control do you have over your life circumstances? Certainly following the Lord can help us avoid some potholes we might step into, but there is so much of life that we can't understand - let alone control. How do we get through?
]]> false Easter 2025 - I Believe full podcastepisode_3710c8861f3842ca950fdccee8d32763 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400
Keywords - resurrection, death defeated, victory in Jesus, I believe, eternal life, salvation

Big Idea of the Message - On the third day, Christ LITERALLY raised Himself from the dead - defeating sin & death, and offering all who believe eternal life. #micdropcomedy
]]>
Keywords - resurrection, death defeated, victory in Jesus, I believe, eternal life, salvation

Big Idea of the Message - On the third day, Christ LITERALLY raised Himself from the dead - defeating sin & death, and offering all who believe eternal life. #micdropcomedy
]]>
Keywords - resurrection, death defeated, victory in Jesus, I believe, eternal life, salvation

Big Idea of the Message - On the third day, Christ LITERALLY raised Himself from the dead - defeating sin & death, and offering all who believe eternal life. #micdropcomedy
]]> false TBR - Week 1 - Tethered Freedom full podcastepisode_d150b4750d994c0c9124be0b4a3feb29 Mon, 6 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400
Text: Genesis 2:15-18
Keywords: Tethered Freedom, Sin, Reactance, Gratitude
Big Idea of the Message: God designed us to be constantly connected to Him, yet humans are prone to pulling away. In doing so, we give up the freedom the Lord intended us to have in Him.

]]>
Text: Genesis 2:15-18
Keywords: Tethered Freedom, Sin, Reactance, Gratitude
Big Idea of the Message: God designed us to be constantly connected to Him, yet humans are prone to pulling away. In doing so, we give up the freedom the Lord intended us to have in Him.

]]>
Text: Genesis 2:15-18
Keywords: Tethered Freedom, Sin, Reactance, Gratitude
Big Idea of the Message: God designed us to be constantly connected to Him, yet humans are prone to pulling away. In doing so, we give up the freedom the Lord intended us to have in Him.

]]> false TBR - Week 3 - A Made Bed full podcastepisode_4190d7dcbef14bc4a41206c7f09fa3f7 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Genesis 16:1-5
Key Words: Trust, Choices, God's Will
Big Idea of the Message: Sarai makes a mistake many of us do - trying to out think God. Why is it that we seem surprised when our plans don’t work out for the best?
]]> Text: Genesis 16:1-5
Key Words: Trust, Choices, God's Will
Big Idea of the Message: Sarai makes a mistake many of us do - trying to out think God. Why is it that we seem surprised when our plans don’t work out for the best?
]]> Text: Genesis 16:1-5
Key Words: Trust, Choices, God's Will
Big Idea of the Message: Sarai makes a mistake many of us do - trying to out think God. Why is it that we seem surprised when our plans don’t work out for the best?
]]> false TBR - Week 5 - Never Far Away full podcastepisode_4500723e3a5245639383a6bfb8661eda Mon, 3 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Exodus 3:16
Key Words: Immanence, Identity, Attention, Abandonment
Big Idea of the Message: It can sometimes feel like the Lord is far from us, but this text reminds us that He is always near, always paying close attention, and will always be there for us to turn to. Are we looking?
]]> Text: Exodus 3:16
Key Words: Immanence, Identity, Attention, Abandonment
Big Idea of the Message: It can sometimes feel like the Lord is far from us, but this text reminds us that He is always near, always paying close attention, and will always be there for us to turn to. Are we looking?
]]> Text: Exodus 3:16
Key Words: Immanence, Identity, Attention, Abandonment
Big Idea of the Message: It can sometimes feel like the Lord is far from us, but this text reminds us that He is always near, always paying close attention, and will always be there for us to turn to. Are we looking?
]]> false TBR - Week 6 - More Than Enough full podcastepisode_6ae02c7b14994604b6275a4797f9d4db Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Week 6: More Than Enough
Text: Exodus 35:1-8
Key Words: Jesus, All In, Enough
Big Idea of the Message: Israel was passionate, they were either cold and without trust or so faithful they gave more than was needed. Jesus wants that same passion for us, He wants us to bring everything we have to grow His kingdom.
]]> Week 6: More Than Enough
Text: Exodus 35:1-8
Key Words: Jesus, All In, Enough
Big Idea of the Message: Israel was passionate, they were either cold and without trust or so faithful they gave more than was needed. Jesus wants that same passion for us, He wants us to bring everything we have to grow His kingdom.
]]> Week 6: More Than Enough
Text: Exodus 35:1-8
Key Words: Jesus, All In, Enough
Big Idea of the Message: Israel was passionate, they were either cold and without trust or so faithful they gave more than was needed. Jesus wants that same passion for us, He wants us to bring everything we have to grow His kingdom.
]]> false TBR - Week 7 - Prescription full podcastepisode_8e2f427953e9424c85bd991a7c1fa82a Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Exodus 39, Leviticus 1-7, Galatians 3:24, Leviticus 7:37
Key Words: Prescription, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Offering, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: We have a tendency to look past the book of Leviticus, and other “prescriptive” texts - but when we do it costs us in our understanding of God and the sacrifice of His Son.
]]> Text: Exodus 39, Leviticus 1-7, Galatians 3:24, Leviticus 7:37
Key Words: Prescription, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Offering, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: We have a tendency to look past the book of Leviticus, and other “prescriptive” texts - but when we do it costs us in our understanding of God and the sacrifice of His Son.
]]> Text: Exodus 39, Leviticus 1-7, Galatians 3:24, Leviticus 7:37
Key Words: Prescription, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Offering, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: We have a tendency to look past the book of Leviticus, and other “prescriptive” texts - but when we do it costs us in our understanding of God and the sacrifice of His Son.
]]> false TBR - Week 8 - A Wandering Army full podcastepisode_7603579afc4f4b3eaeaaf71349a19be1 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Numbers 1:1-3, 13-14; 2 Timothy 1:6-9, Exodus 6:6-8
Keywords: Fear, Trust, King, Inadequacy, Courage
Big Idea of the Message: We all face seasons where we feel like we are treading water, or walking in circles - but we aren't supposed to stay there. God has other plans, but we need to be willing to follow them.
]]> Text: Numbers 1:1-3, 13-14; 2 Timothy 1:6-9, Exodus 6:6-8
Keywords: Fear, Trust, King, Inadequacy, Courage
Big Idea of the Message: We all face seasons where we feel like we are treading water, or walking in circles - but we aren't supposed to stay there. God has other plans, but we need to be willing to follow them.
]]> Text: Numbers 1:1-3, 13-14; 2 Timothy 1:6-9, Exodus 6:6-8
Keywords: Fear, Trust, King, Inadequacy, Courage
Big Idea of the Message: We all face seasons where we feel like we are treading water, or walking in circles - but we aren't supposed to stay there. God has other plans, but we need to be willing to follow them.
]]> false TBR - Week 9 - Rearview Mirrors full podcastepisode_f67282fc0d5545919422c619a5db3510 Wed, 5 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Text: Numbers 11:1-6; Ecclesiastes 7:10;
Keywords: Nostalgia,Trapped in the Past, Future, Freedom, HOPE
Big Idea of The Message: Our past experiences inform our current experience. However, when we spend more time looking back than looking forward we have a tendency to wreck. God’s past work is meant to propel us into the future, not “protect” us from it.
]]> Text: Numbers 11:1-6; Ecclesiastes 7:10;
Keywords: Nostalgia,Trapped in the Past, Future, Freedom, HOPE
Big Idea of The Message: Our past experiences inform our current experience. However, when we spend more time looking back than looking forward we have a tendency to wreck. God’s past work is meant to propel us into the future, not “protect” us from it.
]]> Text: Numbers 11:1-6; Ecclesiastes 7:10;
Keywords: Nostalgia,Trapped in the Past, Future, Freedom, HOPE
Big Idea of The Message: Our past experiences inform our current experience. However, when we spend more time looking back than looking forward we have a tendency to wreck. God’s past work is meant to propel us into the future, not “protect” us from it.
]]> false TBR - Week 10 - The Gospel of Grace full podcastepisode_1924907d3b7b482097124225ce08a87d Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Texts - Numbers 21:4-8; John 3:14-17; Exodus 20:4-6; 1 Peter 3:8-10
Keywords - Gospel in Numbers, Look to Jesus, Grace, Bronze Serpent
Big Idea of the Message - The whole Bible points to Jesus and His Gospel. Sometimes it’s hard to see it in the Old Testament - but it’s there. Today’s message points out at least one of the places Jesus is seen in the book of Numbers.
]]> Texts - Numbers 21:4-8; John 3:14-17; Exodus 20:4-6; 1 Peter 3:8-10
Keywords - Gospel in Numbers, Look to Jesus, Grace, Bronze Serpent
Big Idea of the Message - The whole Bible points to Jesus and His Gospel. Sometimes it’s hard to see it in the Old Testament - but it’s there. Today’s message points out at least one of the places Jesus is seen in the book of Numbers.
]]> Texts - Numbers 21:4-8; John 3:14-17; Exodus 20:4-6; 1 Peter 3:8-10
Keywords - Gospel in Numbers, Look to Jesus, Grace, Bronze Serpent
Big Idea of the Message - The whole Bible points to Jesus and His Gospel. Sometimes it’s hard to see it in the Old Testament - but it’s there. Today’s message points out at least one of the places Jesus is seen in the book of Numbers.
]]> false TBR - Week 11 - Slow Moving Traffic full podcastepisode_7a721c6267c74d1ba5a61fdd30bbad7e Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Texts - Deuteronomy 7:21-23
Keywords - Little by little, journey, God’s presence, promised land, hope
Big Idea of the Message - Patience is difficult, especially in the face of trouble or on the verge of success. Sometimes, God moves slowly for our sake. It's easier to be patient when we recognize and appreciate that.
]]> Texts - Deuteronomy 7:21-23
Keywords - Little by little, journey, God’s presence, promised land, hope
Big Idea of the Message - Patience is difficult, especially in the face of trouble or on the verge of success. Sometimes, God moves slowly for our sake. It's easier to be patient when we recognize and appreciate that.
]]> Texts - Deuteronomy 7:21-23
Keywords - Little by little, journey, God’s presence, promised land, hope
Big Idea of the Message - Patience is difficult, especially in the face of trouble or on the verge of success. Sometimes, God moves slowly for our sake. It's easier to be patient when we recognize and appreciate that.
]]> false TBR - Week 12 - Divine Dependence full podcastepisode_9d36d2a763af4ed1b1363c2b111e743f Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - Joshua 5:14
Keywords - Motivations, Autonomy, Purpose, Kingship of God
Big Idea of the Message - On the verge of attacking Jericho, Joshua is asked a question that ALL are ultimately called to answer. Our answer tells a lot about the focus of our hearts.
]]> Text - Joshua 5:14
Keywords - Motivations, Autonomy, Purpose, Kingship of God
Big Idea of the Message - On the verge of attacking Jericho, Joshua is asked a question that ALL are ultimately called to answer. Our answer tells a lot about the focus of our hearts.
]]> Text - Joshua 5:14
Keywords - Motivations, Autonomy, Purpose, Kingship of God
Big Idea of the Message - On the verge of attacking Jericho, Joshua is asked a question that ALL are ultimately called to answer. Our answer tells a lot about the focus of our hearts.
]]> false TBR - Week 13 - God At Grace Value full podcastepisode_90e0ddcea4dd4a87b479955e3f577185 Wed, 2 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - Joshua 21:43-45
Keywords - Grace, Provision, Promise
Big Idea of the Message - It is sometimes hard for humans to keep a promise under perfect conditions, let alone when times get difficult. The Lord, though, keeps His promises across all times, and regardless of the conditions. He is worthy.
]]> Text - Joshua 21:43-45
Keywords - Grace, Provision, Promise
Big Idea of the Message - It is sometimes hard for humans to keep a promise under perfect conditions, let alone when times get difficult. The Lord, though, keeps His promises across all times, and regardless of the conditions. He is worthy.
]]> Text - Joshua 21:43-45
Keywords - Grace, Provision, Promise
Big Idea of the Message - It is sometimes hard for humans to keep a promise under perfect conditions, let alone when times get difficult. The Lord, though, keeps His promises across all times, and regardless of the conditions. He is worthy.
]]> false TBR - Week 14 - Exit The Bunker full podcastepisode_30f2f87a029e4a85ab601257dba52e7f Sun, 6 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - Judges 6-7
Keywords - Go, Mission, God Is Enough
Big Idea of the Message - Gideon's story highlights a truth we all struggle to believe - God's presence is all we need to accomplish His mission.
]]> Text - Judges 6-7
Keywords - Go, Mission, God Is Enough
Big Idea of the Message - Gideon's story highlights a truth we all struggle to believe - God's presence is all we need to accomplish His mission.
]]> Text - Judges 6-7
Keywords - Go, Mission, God Is Enough
Big Idea of the Message - Gideon's story highlights a truth we all struggle to believe - God's presence is all we need to accomplish His mission.
]]> false TBR - Week 15 - Only One King full podcastepisode_4dd169f4682c466bb7e661d25223755c Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Text - 1 Samuel 8, Matthew 21:1-11
Keywords - pride, submission, stiff-necked, Bridge the gap, witness
Big Idea Of the Message - God chooses to love us, and wants us to choose to love Him & trust Him as our King. Israel makes the wrong call. What decision will you make?

]]> Text - 1 Samuel 8, Matthew 21:1-11
Keywords - pride, submission, stiff-necked, Bridge the gap, witness
Big Idea Of the Message - God chooses to love us, and wants us to choose to love Him & trust Him as our King. Israel makes the wrong call. What decision will you make?

]]> Text - 1 Samuel 8, Matthew 21:1-11
Keywords - pride, submission, stiff-necked, Bridge the gap, witness
Big Idea Of the Message - God chooses to love us, and wants us to choose to love Him & trust Him as our King. Israel makes the wrong call. What decision will you make?

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