Taylorsville Community Church Podcast

Today, we honor Memorial Day a time to remember that our freedom has come at a great cost. We are reminded of the power of sacrifice. Just as Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to give us new life, we reflect on those who gave their lives for our nation. We also look back to the early church in the book of Acts, where believers made great sacrifices for the sake of the Gospel and for future generat...

Today, we celebrate our graduates and the new chapter ahead of them, while turning to Acts 12 for guidance and inspiration. This passage shows both the sacrifice of James and the miraculous deliverance of Peter, highlighting the cost of discipleship and the power of God at work. Most importantly, we see the strength of a praying church—believers united in prayer, moving heaven on behalf of one in...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms! Today, we honor not only your love and sacrifice but also reflect on Salome, the faithful mother of James and John. Her bold devotion to Jesus and steadfast support of His ministry remind us that mothers are spiritual leaders and courageous witnesses of faith. May her example inspire you to walk closely with Christ and continue to shape lives with love...

Join us today as we dive into Acts 11, where Peter boldly defends the inclusion of Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation, recounting a divine vision and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As the church in Antioch flourishes with both Jewish and Gentile believers, Barnabas brings Saul to help nurture this growing community—where followers of Jesus are first called “Christians.” The chapter concludes...

Today we are in Acts 10:1–35 marks a groundbreaking shift in the early church: the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith without requiring full adherence to Jewish customs. It begins with Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion in Caesarea, who receives a vision instructing him to send for the apostle Peter. Meanwhile, Peter receives a vision of unclean animals and is told by God not to call...

Come! He has Risen! Matthew 28:6! Celebrate Easter Sunday with us! Scritpture for this episode: Genesis 1:27 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12 Romans 6:23 Romans 5:8 John 3:16-17 Romans 5:19 Romans 10:9-10 Romans 3:23

In Acts 9, we see that following Jesus often comes with opposition, just as Paul faced after his conversion. His story reminds us that resistance can be a sign of faithful obedience. We also learn that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace—Paul, once a fierce enemy of the church, became a powerful servant of Christ. Finally, we’re called to pray for our enemies, trusting God to do the work of...

In Acts chapter 9, we witness the dramatic conversion of Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, who is transformed into the Apostle Paul. While traveling to Damascus to arrest Christians, Saul encounters Jesus in a blinding light, leading to his physical and spiritual blindness for three days. During this time, God speaks to Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, instructing him to pray for Saul, desp...

In this episode of our "Made for More" series, we explore Acts chapter 8, where persecution scatters believers, yet the gospel spreads to new cities. Despite trials, God uses persecution to advance His purposes. A key figure, Philip, follows the Holy Spirit's guidance and engages with an Ethiopian eunuch, meeting him where he is in his faith journey. Philip listens to the Spirit and explains the g...

In this episode, Chad shares a funny story from a recent conference, highlighting how unexpected moments can offer valuable lessons. We then see how we can make an impact in our local FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) communities, with practical tips for getting involved and serving others. Finally, the episode explores Acts chapter 6, focusing on Stephen's unwavering faith and the persecutio...

Today, as we continue our journey through the book of Acts, we explore how giving can advance the kingdom of God. We look at Barnabas, whose generous heart reflected his deep commitment to God’s work, and contrasts this with the story of Ananias and Sapphira, whose deceitful giving reminds us that God cares more about the integrity of our hearts than the amount we give. This week, we challenge our...

This week, we reflect on the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine, not only showing His divine power but teaching us the heart of service. The servants who followed His simple instructions—filling the water jars—served without seeking recognition, highlighting that even small, humble tasks can be part of something greater. At TCC, we are reminded that every act of service, no matter...

As we continue our series in Acts of Made for More and our sub-series We Are TCC, today we dive deeper into the powerful concept of community and generosity that was central to the early church’s mission. In the book of Acts, we see how the early believers advanced the Kingdom of God by giving and sharing with one another. As we look to the example set by those who came before us, we will see that...

In Acts 4:32-37, the early Christian community is described as being united in heart and mind, marked by unity, selflessness, and a strong communal spirit. They shared everything they had, cared for one another’s needs, and were deeply committed to the well-being of the community. As we reflect on their example, we can apply these same practices today in our "We Are TCC" sub-series. By fostering u...

As we continue our sub-series, 'We Are TCC,' we dive into Acts chapters 3 and 4. In these chapters, Peter and John boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus, leading to the rapid growth of the church, with the number of believers surpassing 5,000. Despite facing opposition and being arrested in chapter 4, they stand firm in their faith, declaring with unwavering conviction, 'We cannot help speaking a...

Today marks the beginning of our sub series, "We Are TCC," where we will explore the vital role that worship plays in our relationship with Jesus. Worship is not just a routine or an obligation, it is a profound and transformative practice that shapes and strengthens our walk with God. In this series, we will dive deep into why worshiping is essential for us as believers and how it brings us close...

Closing out Acts chapter 2 we see a powerful passage in the early church narrative, capturing the moment of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles and the beginnings of the Christian church unfold. Chad focuses on Peter's bold sermon, the conversion of many, and the formation of a new community of believers. We see the birth of the church and the beginning of a movement that will...

In Acts chapter 2, we witness a powerful and transformative moment when the Holy Spirit comes upon the apostles. This marks the beginning of their mission to boldly proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to the world. As the Holy Spirit empowers them, they speak in different languages, allowing them to communicate the gospel to a diverse crowd in Jerusalem. This pivotal event signifies the birth of...

We are in the second week of ACTS and Chad explores the first church Prayer meeting and even the first church business meeting. This week we see what the apostles did after Jesus ascended into heaven and how they formed the church. We look at the first step they took into forming the church and that was to pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit. We are challenged to look into our prayer life and w...

After a winter snow storm last week, we are BACK and ready to take on 2025! We have closed our yearlong series of Quest 52 our journey with Jesus and we now start our new series rolling right into the book of Acts. Acts is a book that is about growing in our faith! As we start this series we want everyone to have the understanding that God has a plan for you and that we were all Made to do More! J...

This week we close out 2024 and Quest 52 and start looking at how we can take the past year and advance God Kingdom. We start in Acts chapter 1 looking at the ascension of Jesus into heaven. We reflect on how we must Seek HIs Kingdom and what we are to do to Advance His Kingdom as well. In 2025 we will be diving into the book of Acts looking at the early church and how we can apply the early churc...

Taylorsville Community Church wants to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! During this Christmas Sunday Chad explores the question of "Who is Jesus"? We look at Jesus birth and the prophecies in the old testament to answer this question to show who Jesus is and still is today. Scripture for this episode: Luke 2:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:15 &6:18 Isaiah 9:6 John 14:16 Psalm 62:7 Matthew 9:6...

This Sunday we had a special performance from our kids minsitry telling us the true story of Christmas. Chad reflects on the Christmas season and the involvement of our community to make sure kids in our community have a special Christmas. We also continue our series in Quest 52 and come to the question "What does Jesus expect us to now?" We dive into the great commision and the great commandment...

Today Chad looks at the single greatest day in human history, examining the evidence to show that Jesus really rose from the dead. We look at how the resurrection transformed the leaders of the church and how the accounts of the resurrection are neither fiction nor fabricated.

Today we take a deeper dive into the "why" behind Jesus death. Chad explains the significance of the three trees we see in the bible. The tree of knowledge of good and evil, the tree of life, and the tree that represents the cross that Jesus died on. We see that Jesus death not only represents what was prophesied but also the reason "why" for the forgiveness of sin.