Glad Tidings Church (Sudbury) - Sermon Podcast

What does it really mean to live the “good life”? In a world that tells us happiness comes from success, possessions, or following the crowd, Psalm 1 points us to a completely different path. In this message, Pastor Curtis Gudrie begins our On Repeat: Summer in the Psalms series by exploring how true flourishing isn’t […]

Have you ever wondered how many people are waiting for someone to believe in them? In this week’s message, “Bring Them With You,” Pastor Curtis Gudrie looks at the life of Barnabas—a man whose encouragement changed the course of church history. While others only saw Saul’s past, Barnabas saw God’s purpose. He didn’t just believe […]

There’s something different about you… and it’s not by accident. In Week 10 of our Called By Name series, Pastor Curtis Gudrie looks at the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 and reminds us that God sees beyond appearances and calls ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Before David wore a crown, won battles, […]

Have you ever known exactly what God was asking you to do… but found yourself running in the opposite direction? This week, Pastor Curtis continues our Called By Name series by looking at the story of Jonah—a reluctant prophet who discovered that God’s call isn’t just about changing our direction; it’s about transforming our hearts. In this […]

Have you ever felt defined by your past, your mistakes, or the labels others have placed on you? This week, Pastor Curtis Gudrie explores the powerful story of Jacob wrestling with God at Peniel and discovers that transformation begins when we honestly confront who we are and embrace who God is calling us to become. […]

What if the greatest threat to your calling isn’t a sudden failure—but a series of small compromises? In Week 7 of our Called By Name series, Pastor Curtis Gudrie explores the powerful story of Samson and Delilah from Judges 16 and reveals how compromise slowly blinds us to God’s purpose for our lives. Through Samson’s […]

In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Manuel walks through the moment Jesus meets Simon for the very first time in John 1:35–42 — and calls out not just who Simon is, but who he will become. Before Simon became Peter, before the bold faith, leadership, and transformation, he was simply a person trying to figure […]

What if your biggest mistake wasn’t the end of your story? This week, Pastor Curtis Gudrie walks through the powerful story of Rahab and reminds us that God sees beyond our labels, failures, and reputation. No past is too messy for God’s grace, and no person is beyond His calling. Rahab’s story proves that God […]

In Week 4 of our Called By Name series, Pastor Curtis Gudrie takes us to the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42 and challenges us with a powerful question: Are we so busy doing for Jesus that we’ve stopped being with Jesus? Martha was devoted… but distracted. Busy… but frustrated. And in the […]

Have you ever felt stuck in fear… hiding from what God might be calling you to do? In Week 3 of our Called By Name series, Pastor Curtis Gudrie unpacks the powerful story of Gideon and reminds us that God meets us right in our fear—but He doesn’t leave us there. Even when Gideon was […]

Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? Not qualified, not confident, not capable? In Week 2 of our Called By Name series, Curtis Gudrie walks us through the powerful story of Moses in Exodus 3 and 4. When God called him, Moses immediately responded with doubt. “Who am I?” Sound familiar? This message explores […]

Guest speaker Jeshurun Beadle from Mission Global teaches from Genesis 12:1–3 on being “blessed to be a blessing,”.

Have you ever felt like God was distant… or wondered if He really sees you? In this message, we look at a powerful moment in John 20:11–18 where Mary encounters Jesus—but doesn’t recognize Him at first. It’s not until He speaks her name that everything changes. Because that’s what Jesus does—He calls us personally. In […]

Because He lives… everything changes. On that first Easter morning, the women arrived at the tomb expecting death—but instead encountered life. The stone was rolled away, the grave was empty, and the message still echoes today: “He is not here! He is risen!” (Luke 24:1-6) In this powerful Easter message, we explore what the resurrection […]

What does real love look like? In this powerful message, we explore one of the most moving moments in Scripture—when Jesus, the King of kings, knelt down to wash His disciples’ feet. On the road to the cross, Jesus reveals a love that is radically different from what we often expect. Scripture: John 13:1–15 This […]

What if God wants to use you more than you think? In Week 1 of our Easter series “The Road to the Cross,” Pastor Curtis Gudrie walks through the powerful story of Jesus’ triumphal entry in Gospel of Luke 19:28–38 and reminds us of a life-changing truth: God often chooses the unlikely. Through the image […]

Have you ever felt like God was silent… like your prayers were going unanswered? In this message, Pastor Curtis explores a powerful truth: God is still speaking — the real question is whether we are listening. Through Scripture and practical teaching, we discover how the Holy Spirit communicates with us and how we can learn […]

What does a life empowered by the Holy Spirit actually look like? In Week 8 of our series “Ghosted: Why the Holy Spirit Was Never Meant to Be Ignored,” Pastor Curtis Gudrie explores how the early church lived with supernatural boldness, deep unity, and unwavering devotion to prayer. Their lives weren’t marked by fear or […]

Week 7 – Wait Until… Acts 1–2 | Pastor Curtis Gudrie What if waiting isn’t wasted time but preparation for power? Before Jesus ascended, He gave His disciples a surprising instruction: “Do not leave… wait until.” Not try harder. Not do more. But wait for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. In this message, […]

What does a Spirit-filled life actually look like? In this message, Pastor Curtis continues our Ghosted series by reminding us that the Holy Spirit was never meant to be ignored. He was meant to dwell within us, transform us, and produce visible fruit through us. Drawing from Romans 8, we explore the powerful truth that […]

What if the life God designed for you was never meant to be lived in your own strength? Scripture shows us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived by human effort alone. When we shift from independence to dependence, we make room for the Holy Spirit to work in and through us. […]

Have you ever felt unsure of your next step, overwhelmed by fear, or like you’re walking through life alone? In this message, we’re reminded that God never intended for us to navigate life without help. The Holy Spirit was given to be our Guide—bringing comfort, clarity, courage, and direction for every season. Through Scripture, we […]

You’re Not Meant to Live in the Dark — Turn the Light On Ghosted: Why the Holy Spirit Was Never Meant to Be Ignored (Week 3) 📖 John 16:7–12 (NLT) What if the Holy Spirit isn’t here to shame us—but to heal us? In Week 3 of our Ghosted series, Pastor Curtis Gudrie reminds us […]

Have you ever ignored a call because you didn’t recognize the number? In Week 2 of our Ghosted series, we explore how easy it is to treat the Holy Spirit like an unknown caller—present, persistent, but often unanswered. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our Advocate, Helper, and Guide. He isn’t an impersonal […]

When It’s Good to Say Goodbye? 📖 John 16:5–7; John 14:16–17, 26–27 Have you ever felt unsure, uncomfortable, or even hesitant when it comes to the Holy Spirit? In Week 1 of our new series Ghosted, Pastor Curtis Gudrie explores a surprising truth Jesus shared with His disciples: it was actually good for them that […]