Radiant Church Teachings

Ever been caught in a downpour? Not just a little spring rain—but one of those storms where the street turns into a river and you can’t see a thing? That kind of overwhelming flood is actually a pretty great picture of how God lavishes His love on us. In 1 John 3:1-10, we’re reminded that being called Children of God isn’t just a label—it’s a powerful truth. God’s love is not cautious or reserved....

This week at Radiant, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and often avoided topics in the Bible: The Antichrist and the End Times. What is the Tribulation? Who—or what—is the Antichrist? What is the abomination that causes desolation? And most importantly... are YOU ready for Jesus’ return? We explore 1 John, Revelation, Daniel, and Jesus’ own words to uncover the signs, the warnings,...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a world that pulls us in the opposite direction? In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Jason walks us through 1 John 2:15-17, where we’re reminded that true discipleship requires being set apart. The culture around us may celebrate self, comfort, and compromise—but Jesus calls us to something greater: Kingdom living. We learn that sin separates us from...

What’s the best advice you’d give to the people you love most? This Palm Sunday, we’re looking at the words of the apostle John—one of Jesus’ closest friends—as he gives what might be the most important advice of all: “I write this to you so that you will not sin.” In this message, we’ll explore what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus: - Why Jesus' triumphal entry is more than a moment—it’s...

In this sermon, Pastor J dives into the powerful topic of reconciliation from 1 John 1. He uses a heartbreaking but inspiring story from Charleston to talk about the radical forgiveness that only a fellowship with Jesus can offer. What does it really mean to have fellowship with God? And how can we experience true reconciliation through Jesus? Here’s what you can expect in this message: - Reconcil...

Welcome to week 1 of our sermon series on 1st John. This week, we dive deep into the powerful opening of 1 John 1:1-4, where the Apostle John introduces the core of our Christian faith—the Incarnation: God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. In a world full of differing opinions, religious divides, and cultural confusion, John’s letter calls us to return to the essential truth that defines...

Too many men have chosen apathy. They refuse to fight, and they are doing nothing. In the meantime, their marriages and family are starving, their relationships are falling apart, and this evil world is more than willing to fill your silence with their destructive voices to lead your families astray while you sit back and do nothing. You’re not a man… Because you declare yourself to be. Because of...

Fighting Shadows: Overcoming Futility and Finding Purpose In this powerful and personal reflection, I share the struggle of feeling like what we do is meaningless, even after hard work and success. In the midst of the rat race, we can lose sight of our true calling and fall into the trap of futility—feeling empty and wondering if anything we do really matters. But there's hope! In this video, I di...

When does Godly ambition turn into selfish ambition? How do you know when you are being driven by selfish desires or by His will? Pastor Bob tackles what it means to fight the shadow of ambition as men of God!

The experience of shame is universal.  We have all felt it. We all struggle with it in some way. Shame is one of the most painful emotions we can experience. Shame takes you backward when God is trying to move you forward. Join us as we learn what it takes to combat shame in week 4 of our series, Fighting Shadows!

Overtime, men get busy, distracted, and even focused on our responsibilities or jobs. And because of this, we get disconnected from the life-giving connections we need as men – deep friendships and accountability that are necessary. This leads to the shadow of loneliness. And how do we fight loneliness? With community.

This week, we tackle the first lie that keeps men from being fully alive - the shadow of despair. Pastor J tells us that in order to understand hope, the way to defeat despair, we must understand the true story of the Gospel.

Too many men today feel frustrated, adrift, paralyzed, and confused. Challenges abound. We are confused on how to define manhood in our culture today and many men are accused of toxic masculinity or propagating the patriarchy. How can Christian men find a healthy and purpose-filled vision of what it means to be a man? Join us as we uncover the seven lies that keep men from becoming fully alive: de...

In the conclusion of our series, Love Misguided, Pastor Bob asks the question: what is essential in helping our loved ones fight their life-controlling problem? The answer: tell the truth.

Pastor Bob helps us define enabling, and how we can avoid it when trying to help our loved ones fight a life-controlling problem! 

When does a stronghold become a life-controlling problem? They often start innocently, but left unaddressed, they get to a point where they become a master. So how do we help a loved one receive the comfort that God is giving us without getting drawn into issues ourselves?

The primary message of Jesus was repent. We are called to surrender our old life and change directions in life. True surrender should result in life change which creates fruit in keeping with Christ's spirit. What do you need to repent in the New Year in order to produce fruit?

At Christmas time, anxiety is on the rise and expectations high. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, traffic is crazy, food to prepare, decorations to put up, and so many other things to mark off the to-do list. How do we manage these things while remembering the Reason for the season?

Christmas time with family and friends can be hard. Many people, from different walks of life, unique perspectives, opinions, various levels of insanity, all fall upon each other in one space. It’s messy, and it’s kind of like church. What could possibly go wrong? We've all got that embarrassing and loud uncle nobody likes to talk about, the bitter relative, political activist, and family with no...

Lacking the holiday spirit, low energy or motivation, and disinterest can all be signs of the winter blues. If you’re not careful, things can escalate further into a depression that can be difficult to shake. But we bring up expert Dr. Don Gilbert to tell us how we can avoid being "bah humbug" this Christmas season.

Is my tree big enough? Are my outside lights better? Do the decorations impress? Pastor J tackles the trap of trying to keep up with the Joneses during the holiday season.

Do you ever feel like others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing more new things than you? How do we deal with FOMO?

1 Corinthians 13:13 says, "And the greatest of these is love." What does it mean to love like Christ?

What does it mean to have hope, even in the darkest of times?

Faith, hope, and love―we hear a lot about each on their own, but how are they related? Join us as we dive further into FAITH!