Parker Ford Church's Podcast

Jesus taught that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," but what does that actually look like in our daily lives? Join us as we explore how true biblical stewardship goes far beyond the offering plate. We will look at what it means to generously invest our time, skills, and resources — whether offering a listening ear to a friend, or using our skills to help a neighbor with a pro...

This week we will be exploring the ancient practice of fasting. What is fasting, and is it something I should be doing? And practically, how is the Lord calling me to fast?

The symbol of Christian service is the towel and basin, the instruments Jesus used to wash His disciples' feet. While the leaders of the world jockey for position and power, Jesus sets a different example. Those who wish to be great in the Kingdom of God are first called to be servants. Jesus said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve." Shouldn't it be the same for those...

Ever feel like your prayer life is bone-dry, eerily distant, or totally distracted? This Sunday at PFC, we are kicking off our summer series, Practices, with a dive into The Practice of Prayer. Join us as we look at Luke 11 and challenge ourselves to put down our phones and move from a self-absorbed monologue to a life-changing dialogue with God!

After Paul wraps up his teaching on the Armor of God, Ephesians ends with a brief personal note from the Apostle. It is four brief verses that could easily be overlooked. But they are actually packed with rich spiritual truths. God calls his church to the “undying love” of Christ.

The Armor of God passage is one of those sections of the Bible that may be so familiar that we can miss some of the most important aspects of Paul's teaching. Here are three helpful things to remember. First, it's GOD'S armor. It's not ours. Second, it is defensive in nature - specifically helping protect us from the attacks of God's spiritual enemy. Third, it is collectiv...

The Armor of God passage is one of those sections of the Bible that may be so familiar that we can miss some of the most important aspects of Paul's teaching. Here are three helpful things to remember. First, it's GOD'S armor. It's not ours. Second, it is defensive in nature - specifically helping protect us from the attacks of God's spiritual enemy. Third, it is collectiv...

What does following Jesus look like in the living room and in the break room? This Sunday, we’ll explore Ephesians 6:1-9 and discover how Christ transforms our most ordinary, daily relationships both at home and at work. Join us as we learn to bring gospel honor, integrity, and purpose into the rhythms of our everyday lives. 

The New Testament teaches us that Jesus - who rightfully possesses all authority and power - laid down his divine rights as God to become a servant. His humility and service extended to the point where he laid down his life on the Cross. This is THE picture of what it means for humans to love one another. Jesus is the Standard. Husbands - love your wives as Christ loved the Church. 

Are you living in the light? This week, we’re in Ephesians 5:1-20, looking at the radiant life Jesus offers. From our private thoughts to our public actions, we’re exploring what it looks like to leave behind the shadows of impurity and greed and walk in the love and light of Christ. Join us as we learn how to wake up and let Christ shine through us.

When we enter into a relationship with Christ, we become something radically new. There's a new way to be human and it is based on the standard of life set by Jesus. Ephesians 4:17-32 lays out for us a great list of ways we should be living out this new identity... and some behaviors that we should be putting to death.

There’s a Latin phrase stamped on our coins – “E pluribus unum” which means, “out of many, one.” It originally represented the unity of the original 13 colonies. This was also the appeal Paul makes to the believers in Ephesus … that out of their many backgrounds, many cultures, many preferences; that they would be one and preserve the unity of the Spirit. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it looks l...

This week we are exploring the second half of Ephesians 3, discovering how the Holy Spirit empowers us to move past spiritual plateaus and grow together as a faith family. Paul reveals we have an "all-access pass" to God; we can bring our most authentic selves, as His children, into His presence with confidence. By rooting ourselves in the community of believers and practicing spiritual...

Chapter three of Ephesians pulls back the veil, allowing us to peer into the mystery of the cosmos: the eternal plans of God and our part within it. 

When Jesus died, hope died along with him. All His followers went into hiding, thinking it was game over. No one was planning to keep this new Jesus movement going, because, after all, it seemed Jesus wasn’t who he had claimed to be. But then something happened! This Easter Sunday we’ll look at this event that changed everything. It’s a story of a God who truly wants to be with us and because of t...

This week we will highlight that Christ’s sacrifice destroyed the "dividing wall" between people, transforming former outsiders into fellow citizens and members of God’s own household. This biblical foundation is applied through the framework of Belong, Believe, and Become, emphasizing that a sense of community must come before behavioral change. Ultimately, the "good work" the...

Martin Lloyd-Jones famously wrote, “The Gospel may be summarized in these two words: ‘But God.’” Pastor Ernest Daniels Jr. elaborates, “Those two words change everything. We were guilty - but God. We were enslaved - but God. We were condemned - but God.” Ephesians 2:4-5 says, “But God is so rich in mercy…even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life.” We were dead....BUT GOD!

 If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Personally, I would like to fly around and avoid traffic and 422 forever! That would be nice! This Sunday in our Ephesians series, we’ll hear the Apostle Paul pray for his friends to have “super sight” so they can know God more and more in 3 specific ways. It’s a family service and we’re going to have some fun as kids will read our text and we’l...

We’re diving into the beginning verses of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul outlines a "benefit package" that puts every earthly compensation plan to shame. In this soaring opening to his letter, Paul reveals that in Christ,  we are given every spiritual blessing! We’ll unpack some of these together and discover that our identity is not based on what we do; it’s about what has been done...

What is our place in the story that God is telling? What role does the Holy Spirit desire for PFC to play in the Kingdom and in our region? Today we're taking time to ask and think about these vital questions. It's Vision Sunday! 

Unity in the Church and in our relationships requires navigation through tension. Tension has always been part of the story of God’s people. In Acts 15, as the Church grew beyond its original boundaries, cultural and theological tensions arose that threatened to fracture the body of Christ. These moments could have led to division—but instead, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, they became c...

This week, we will come and see—and hear—the beautiful things the Lord has done and is continuing to do among PFC, throughout Pottstown, within Netzer, and across the Regional Church. Together, we will reflect on his faithfulness and meditate on what he has been teaching us along the way. Come with hearts ready to praise the Lord for his mighty works, and with minds open to receive His wisdom.

Revelation 21 teaches us that God, through Christ, is making all things new - including a new heavens and a new earth. Those who trust in Christ and are adopted into the eternal, multi-ethnic (every tribe, tongue, and nation will be represented) family of God will spend eternity with Christ and with one another in this new creation. Today, whenever and wherever people participate in Kingdom life,...

The eternal story continues this Sunday! Conflict shows its ugly face in the midst of goodness and beauty. The story reads like a tragedy. That is, until the Lead Character becomes our Redeemer and resolves the conflict. What a story. What a Savior!