Radiant Church Visalia

Scripture References: John 15:1-8 (Main); Hebrews 12:6; Philippians 3; Acts 1:8 Intro: This sermon by guest speaker Tom Shaw explores Jesus' teaching on the vine and branches in John 15, focusing on God's desire for our lives to be abundantly fruitful for His glory (v. 8). While we rightly desire and celebrate fruitfulness, Jesus reveals a crucial, often counter-intuitive principle: the...

Scripture References: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; 1 Kings 19:11-13; Hebrews 3:15; John 10:27 Intro: Good morning. Guest speaker Brian Mowry joins us today. As a church with vision for kingdom impact (local growth, church planting), understanding how God's kingdom advances is crucial. Jesus, in the Parable of the Sower (Matt 13), reveals it comes not by force, but like a seed – His Word – taking ro...

Scripture References: Hebrews 7:18-28; Romans 8:38-39 Intro: Greetings! We all place our hope somewhere . Functionally, where does our expectation for security, fulfillment, and stability truly lie day-to-day? Often, despite knowing Jesus is the answer, our hearts attach hope to temporary, imperfect things (a new purchase, a vacation, relationships, appearance, personal achievement). Hebrews 7 add...

Scripture References: Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:13; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Intro: Greetings! It's an honor to share today. My life verse, which anchors my walk with God through all its ups and downs, is Philippians 1:6: "I am certain that God that began a good work in you will continue that work until it is finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." This truth—God's unw...

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Scripture References: Ephesians 1:17-18; Philippians 3:4-9; Acts 9:3-18; Galatians 1:11-12; Genesis 2-3 (implied) Intro: Good morning. Today's sermon is titled "The Chase for Significance and Truth." While I don't have one specific date I became a Christian, I've always had a heart for God. Different scriptures become "life verses" for different seasons. Today, I...

Scripture References: Matthew 6:33; Galatians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9 Intro: Sharing personal stories can be vulnerable, but the hope is that through one person's journey, the Holy Spirit illuminates truth for all. This story centers on the life-altering power of Matthew 6:33 – "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" – especia...

Scripture References: Psalm 19:14; Jeremiah 29:11; Acts 19:10 (concept) Intro: Speaker Jeff Atherton shares his family's journey into planting Pipeline Community Church in Visalia, a call cultivated over several years. This journey illuminates his life verse, Psalm 19:14: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeeme...

Scripture References: Psalm 42:11; Philippians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 15:16; John 1:11-13; Matthew 11:28-30 Intro: Speaker Jean Rolls shares her journey with Psalm 42:11 (Living Bible): "But oh, my soul, don't be disappointed. Don't be discouraged... Expect God to act. For I know I shall again have plenty of reason to praise him. He is my help, and he is my God." Initia...

Scripture References: Proverbs 30:8-9; Matthew 6:11; John 6:35 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series (though today we dip into Proverbs!). Speaker Zaphire shares her unique "life verse," Proverbs 30:8-9: "Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise I might have too much and disown you... Or I may become poor and steal..." I...

Scripture References: Psalm 119:71-72; 2 Corinthians 5:21 Intro: Speaker Shannon Running shares his "life verse," Psalm 119:71-72: "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold." 1 Through personal testimony, we explore how suffering, though painful, can be used...

Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 11:28; Galatians 2:20 Intro: Welcome to our "Psalms of Summer" series (with a detour into Proverbs!). Speaker David focuses on Proverbs 3:5-6, perhaps the Bible's most known verses after John 3:16. We'll explore these familiar words not as a cliché, but as the core of the Gospel applied to our daily lives, guiding...

Scripture References: Romans 8:15-16; John 14:16-18; Mark 14:36; Romans 5:3-5 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Danny shares his life verse, Romans 8:15: "For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of adoption as sons by whom we cry, 'Abba, Father.'" This verse anchors his life, presenting a daily choice between two guiding spir...

Scripture References: Acts 1:3-8, John 20:21, Mark 5:21-43, Acts 9:36-42, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 10, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 3:13-19 Intro: The mission of God: to glorify Himself, resulting in our joy. Acts: highlights of the first 30 years of the church. Jesus' departure and the continuation of His mission through His people. Jesus' commission: "You will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8)....

Scripture References: 1 Peter 5:8-11; Ephesians 6:10-13; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; James 4:7; Hebrews 2:14-15; Colossians 2:13-15; Romans 8:1 Intro: Continuing our Acts series on God's mission, we've explored things that aid the mission (community, preaching, Spirit, gifts). Today, we address things that oppose it. If we join God's mission to fill the earth with His glory, expect opposi...

Scripture References: Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 42; Acts 4:23-31; Acts 12:5, 12; Acts 13:1-3 Intro: Welcome! We're continuing our study in Acts, looking at God's mission through the early church. How did this incredible movement get started and keep going? Was it a great website, a solid plan, cash, or a charismatic leader? While important, Acts reveals the real launchpad: Prayer . Specific...

Scripture References: Acts 10:23-48 (Main); Acts 1:8; Galatians 3:28 Intro: This sermon explores God's heart for the nations, using the pivotal story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10. We examine why the gospel message, meant for all, sometimes seems slow to cross cultural and personal borderlines, identifying internal obstacles ("isms") that can hinder our participation in God&apos...

Scripture References: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-4 Intro: Welcome! We value equipping everyone for ministry. Continuing our Acts series, we've seen amazing supernatural works. But Acts 6 brings a relatable problem: church growth led to complaining and neglected needs (Hellenistic widows overlooked). Thank God for Acts 6! It shows even the apostle-led church faced challenges and...

Scripture References: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 14 Intro: The church at Antioch as a model for us. Focus on key characteristics and their implications for our church. Key Points: Evangelistic Boldness: Acts 11:19-21: The church's response to persecution. Sharing the good news even in difficult circumstances. Multi-Eth...

Scripture References: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Proverbs 14:1, 2 Samuel 11-12, Genesis 4, Genesis 9, Genesis 12, Genesis 16, Genesis 27, Genesis 34, Genesis 37, 1 Kings 4, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Nehemiah 4:10, Nehemiah 6:8, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 3, Acts 9 Intro: Acknowledgment of the previous sermon's theme: "The Church as F...

Scripture References: Acts 27-28; John 16:33; John 14:18; Hebrews 10:23 Sermon Notes: Intro: Following last week's prophetic picture of a "car crash" or "sideswipe," we explore how God remains faithful even through unexpected "shipwrecks" in our lives and on His mission. Using Paul's journey to Rome in Acts 27-28, we see God's purpose and provision unfo...

Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30; Acts 13:1-3; Joel 2:28-29; 1 Corinthians 14:3 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Steve Whitmer explores the vital link between prophecy and the mission of God, drawing insights from the dynamic early church plant in Antioch as recorded in the book of Acts. Prophecy isn't peripheral; it's integral to discerning and participating in God's purposes. Key Points...

Scripture References: Acts 4:32-5:42; Romans 5:12, 17; Luke 9:23; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 2:21-23 Sermon Notes: Intro: Continuing our series on the Mission of God, today we tackle Submission . We readily embrace Jesus as Savior (rescuing us), but often resist Him as Lord (requiring submission). If He's not Lord of all, He's not Lord at all. Submission involves yielding control, aligning o...

Scripture References: Acts 2:41-47; Genesis 2:18; Hebrews 3:12-13; Colossians 3:15-17; 1 Peter 5:8 (implied) Intro: Welcome to this week's sermon! A quick reminder that Easter baptisms are next week – it's not too late to sign up! Today, building on our Acts series, we're diving into "Community and the Mission of God," using Acts 2 as our guide. Community isn't just a...

Scripture References: Ephesians 3:17-19; Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Corinthians 5:14-20; Galatians 5:1; John 10:10 Intro: Following Monica's blessing, let's explore what it means to truly "heart" Jesus. Like explaining love for a spouse, it often requires starting at the beginning – the foundational encounter. Though shared before, the story of God's initial pursuit and rescue is...