Every Moment His - Holy Cross Kearney

It's hard to find a reasonable conversation these days about controversial issues. But God calls us to go beyond memes, slogans, or easy answers to arrive at truth about things that really matter. Join Pastor John and Pastor Tim as they introduce a series of podcast episodes on the topics of homosexuality, same-sex marriage, transgenderism, cohabitation, and divorce. These are often issues we avoi...

Pastor John and Pastor Tim welcome some very special guests to talk about marriage... their wives! Kelly and Megan share their thoughts on how we can foster healthy marriages, how husbands and wives can best love one another, and some thoughts on what to do when things inevitably get tough during seasons of marriage.

1 Peter 4:1–11 Stewards of God’s Grace [1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensual...

1 Peter 3:8–22 Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake [8] Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. [9] Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. [10] For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his...

The Scriptures portray marriage and singleness as places where Christians can serve others in unique ways. In this episode, Pastor John and Pastor Tim discuss the often neglected - but very important - vocation of singleness. While modern churches often cater to married couples with families, the New Testament and church history tell a different story. Jesus, Paul, St. Augustine, St. Theresa... th...

1 Peter 3:1–7 Wives and Husbands [1] Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, [2] when they see your respectful and pure conduct. [3] Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—[4] but let your adorning be the...

PT sits down with the three best Directors of Christian Education in the world to discuss how they survive in busy seasons while staying connected to Jesus.  

1 Peter 2:11–25 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Submission to Authority [13] Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institut...

1 Peter 2:1–10 A Living Stone and a Holy People [1] So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. [2] Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—[3] if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. [4] As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, [5] you yoursel...

1 Peter 1:13–25 Called to Be Holy [13] Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. [14] As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, [15] but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, [16] since it is written, “You...

April 23 2023 recording of “SEE WHAT TODAY IS DONE” – By David Von Kampen Led by Jolene Burke, 40 singers, 15 strings, and a pianist combined to bring this worshipful sound of joy to God in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Tim provides some commentary on each of the 5 songs and then the Cantata is played in entirety. Music begins at the 9 minute mark and the lyrics are below. Movem...

In this second of two episodes, Pastor John and Pastor Tim continue their discussion of a very important question - "Was Jesus raised from the dead?" As the religion scholar Jaroslav Pelikan once put it, "If Christ is risen, nothing else matters. And if Christ is not risen, nothing else matters." Enjoy!

1 Peter 1:1–12 Greeting [1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, [2] according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. Born Again to a Living Hope [3] Blessed...

In this first of two episodes, Pastor John and Pastor Tim tackle a very important question - "Was Jesus raised from the dead?" If he wasn't, then you should probably party hard now, because there's no hope. But if he was raised from the dead, then this has HUGE implications for our lives, both now and forever. Tags: Resurrection of Jesus; Easter; Holy Week; Apologetics

John 21:15–19 Jesus and Peter [15] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” [16] He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” [...

Luke 23:39–43 [39] One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” [40] But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? [41] And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” [42] And he said, “Jesus, remember me whe...

1 Corinthians 11:17–34 The Lord’s Supper [17] But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. [18] For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, [19] for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you...

Matthew 26:30–35 Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial [30] And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. [31] Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ [32] But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” [33] Peter answered him, “Though they...

Matthew 18:21–35 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant [21] Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” [22] Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. [23] “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. [24] When he b...

Pastor Tim sits down with church reconciler Pastor Doug Gaunt and why he would want to wade into the murky waters of reconciling groups of Christians. Pastor Tim asks what advice he has for the process of reconciliation and Pastor Doug shares hopeful stories of successful reconciliation.

Matthew 11:1–6 Messengers from John the Baptist [1] When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. [2] Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3] and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” [4] And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what...

Matthew 18:15–20 If Your Brother Sins Against You [15] “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. [16] But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. [17] If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the...

In this episode Pastors John and Tim examine the common belief that all sin is the same in the eyes of God, and how that influences reconciliation within the Church.

Acts 9:1–19 The Conversion of Saul [1] But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest [2] and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. [3] Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone ar...

Matthew 18:10–14 The Parable of the Lost Sheep [10] “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. [12] What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? [13] And if he...