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Scripture References: Galatians 6:11-18, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, Revelation 2, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, Romans 8:10-11, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Galatians 3, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Corinthians 15, Hebrews 11, Isaiah 28, Isaiah 48, John 14:6 Intro: Paul's emphasis in Galatians: a simple but profound message. The question: Who do you boast in? This question is central to our ident...

Scripture References: Psalm 63; Deuteronomy 6:5 (via Matthew 22:37); 2 Samuel 15-18 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series. Today, speaker Mark focuses on Psalm 63, sharing how God used this psalm to challenge him ~40 years ago and continues using it as a spiritual "reset button." It's a psalm born from wilderness, teaching us to seek God wholeheartedly. Key Point...

Scripture References: Psalm 126; Galatians 5:1; Galatians 6:9; John 4:14 Intro: Speaker Monica Stahl shares from Psalm 126, a Psalm of Ascent, reflecting on God's faithfulness through her family's adoption journey and personal healing. This psalm charts a path from captivity and tears to restoration and joyful harvest, reminding us of God's power to deliver and restore. Key Points:...

Scripture References: Psalm 44; Romans 8:18-39 Intro: Continuing our "Psalms of Summer" series, today's speaker shares how God used Psalm 44 during a friend's intense health crisis. This psalm, full of both remembrance and raw lament, points us towards God's ultimate answer to suffering found powerfully in Romans 8. This sermon addresses the reality of pain, especially whe...

Scripture References: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Isaiah 1:18; Romans 12:1 Intro: Welcome to "Psalms of Summer." Speaker Juanita shares from Psalm 51, a profound psalm of confession penned by David after his sin with Bathsheba. It explores the nature of sin (including sexual sin), the path to repentance, and God's incredible mercy and restoration. Key Points: Un...

Scripture References: Psalm 18:1-19; Song of Solomon 4:7 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series. Speaker Jill Ludlow shares from Psalm 18, focusing on verses 1-19. This psalm, a powerful song of David celebrating God's deliverance from enemies, became deeply personal for Jill, revealing God as a rescuer from profound physical challenges and emotional shame. Key Points: Psal...

Scripture References: Psalm 30; 1 Chronicles 21, 28 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series. Speaker Travis focuses on Psalm 30 today. While summer songs often mark fleeting moments, this psalm, written by David for the future temple dedication, points toward building something eternal. It acknowledges our human forgettability but celebrates the enduring presence of the unforgett...

Scripture References: Psalm 5; Psalm 18:6; Psalm 116:1-2 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series. Speaker Pam shares from Psalm 5, often called the "morning prayer," exploring how David sought God amidst enemies. Pam connects this to her own life journey, illustrating unwavering trust in God's Word and His attentiveness to prayer, even through intense trials like m...

Scripture References: Psalm 4; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 11:28 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series, where the Psalms are our soundtrack. Speaker Jared shares from Psalm 4. It's a psalm written in crisis but ending in peace, contrasting the world's restless striving for "more" with the soul-rest found in trusting God and knowing He is "enough." Ke...

Scripture References: Psalm 13; Psalm 8 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series! The Psalms, the Bible's songbook and prayer book, teach us how to be human and relate to God. Today, speaker Travis focuses on Psalm 13, a short but powerful psalm that models the journey from deep lament to exuberant praise, showing us how to shift gears in our relationship with God. Key Points...

Scripture References: Matthew 13; Luke 17:20-21; Matthew 12:28; Mark 14:25; John 18:36; Hebrews 2:8; 2 Peter 3:8-9; Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: Continuing our series on "Tension" in the Christian life, today we explore a central paradox: the Kingdom of God is already here, yet not yet fully realized. Jesus is our Savior, but He is also our King with a Kingdom – a truth often overlooked. How...

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 (References Acts examples) Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Word AND Spirit: Embracing the Tension) Continuing the series on living in biblical tensions (Grace/Truth, Cohesion/Inclusion). This week's tension: Word vs. Spirit – Holding together the importance of God's revealed...

Scripture References: John 11:1-44; Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified); Isaiah 55:8; John 6:68; Hebrews 4:15 (Amplified) Intro: Welcome to this sermon. Today's guest speaker is Jill Ludlow, founder of Full Sail ministries. She shares from her own journey of waiting on God and grappling with questions that arise when His timing or actions don't make sense. How do we walk in trust through confusion,...

Scripture References: John 15:1-17; Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 11:28-30; Matthew 28:19-20; Exodus 33:14-16 Intro: Welcome. We continue our series on "Tensions" in the Christian faith – holding together seemingly opposite truths. Last week explored cohesive community vs. inclusive welcome. Today's tension: Intimacy (connection with God) vs. Involvement (commitment/responsibility for God)...

Scripture References: Luke 10:1-9; Matthew 28:19-20; John 15; Ephesians 1:3; Colossians 3:1 Intro: Greetings! As followers of Jesus, we're called to His mission: presenting the Kingdom of God in ways that invite people into life. But how? Many struggle with evangelism, perhaps due to past awkward experiences or fear of being "those annoying Christians." Yet, we don't want to lo...

Scripture References: Matthew 28:19-20; John 1:14; Revelation 7:9 Intro: Welcome back to our series "Living in the Tensions." Christianity often involves holding seemingly opposing truths together. Last week, Grace & Truth. Today, we explore the tension between Going Wide (making more disciples) and Going Deep (making better disciples) . Which is the church's primary goal? Key P...

Scripture References: John 1:14, 17; John 8:1-11; Titus 2:11-12; Matthew 18:21-35; Romans 6:1-2, 14 Intro: Good morning. Today we explore a foundational tension for Christians and for Radiant Church: living full of grace AND full of truth , as John 1:14 describes Jesus. Often, we emphasize one at the expense of the other, falling off the horse into either harsh legalism or compromising niceness. J...

Scripture References: Luke 15; John 10:10; Isaiah 53 Intro: Good morning. Before we talk about mobilizing for action, we must first look to God and ask, "What are You up to?" Jesus came to get our "Father facts" straight. The parables in Luke 15 – Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son – aren't three separate stories but an epic trilogy, one parable revealing God's heart and...

Sermon Title: Seated Savior: The Gospel of Done Scripture References: Hebrews 1:1-3, 13; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:11-14; Acts 1:3-11; John 19:30; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 8:18-25 Intro: Good morning. We continue exploring the implications of the Gospel, the good news that Jesus is alive. Last week focused on His mission given to us. But after Jesus rose, He didn't stay physically on earth. Whe...

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21; 2 Timothy 2:3-7; Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Intro: Welcome. We conclude our 2 Corinthians sermon series today in chapter 12. Paul is defending his apostleship against critics while dealing with the Corinthian church's complaints and suspicions. Despite their poor treatment, Paul declares, "I will most gladly spend and be spent...

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; John 1:14, 16 Intro: Welcome. Today's sermon, by Tiffany Aven, focuses on 2 Corinthians 12, where Paul addresses boasting. Forced into it by rivals, Paul ultimately boasts not in impressive visions (like being caught up to the "third heaven"), but paradoxically, in his weaknesses. This passage reveals God's profoun...

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5; Romans 8:18-25; Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 13:12-14 Intro: Thinking about dying often involves wishing we could die "well"—wise, loving, at peace. But life often brings unexpected pain and suffering that challenges this ideal. Pain is inevitable ("Everybody hurts"). Resisting it hinders growth, while embracing it with the right perspec...

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 10:8-18; Galatians 4:4-7; Ecclesiastes 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12 Intro: Welcome! We're continuing in 2 Corinthians, exploring Christian maturity. In chapter 10, Paul confronts opponents who commend themselves and criticize him. This passage addresses a universal struggle: the comparison trap. Paul models how to find freedom from comparing ourselves and find tru...

Sermon Title: The Main Thing: Simple Devotion to Christ Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; John 15:9; John 21:15-17; Revelation 2:1-7 Sermon Notes: Intro: Happy Valentine's Day! This day celebrates love, and there's no better place to celebrate than here, focusing on God who is love. Regardless of receiving earthly valentines, know this: You are lavishly loved...

Scripture References: Luke 11:21-22; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; 1 John 3:8; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 1:13; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Sermon Notes: Intro: Following up on our sermon about strongholds (2 Cor 10), this is a Q&A addressing your questions about spiritual warfare. Remember Jesus' words (Luke 11): victory requires Someone Stronger (Jesus, who is here) and removing the enemy's a...