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Scripture References: James 4:13-15; Mark 8:34-38 (or Matt 16:24-27); Hebrews 10:32-39; Genesis 12:1; 2 Samuel 10:12; Daniel 3; Galatians 2:20 Intro: We're continuing to unpack our mission: beholding Jesus and putting His brilliance on display through obedience, surrender, and devotion. Last week focused on authenticity, confessing our struggles. This week, we explore another result of obedie...

Scripture References: Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 6-7; Genesis 3:7-10; 1 John 1:5-10; James 5:16 Intro: Continuing our series on Radiant's vision ("Beholding Jesus..."), we focus on values flowing from obeying God's Word. Last week: Risk. This week: Authenticity. While Christians are often labeled "hypocrites" (acting a part), Jesus defined it more specifically. We value...

Scripture References: Romans 5:12, 17; Proverbs 14:12; Luke 4:1-13; Hebrews 5:7-9; Matthew 28:18-20; James 1:22-25; Luke 18:18-30; Luke 19:1-10 Intro: Why does disobedience come so naturally? Why do we drift towards rebellion rather than stumbling into Christ-likeness? This sermon explores our innate tendency towards independence and God's call to counteract it through obedience to His Word,...

Scripture References: Mark 5:24-34; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Genesis 1; Mark 3:13-19 Intro: We continue our series focused on "Beholding Jesus." It's essential to move beyond merely talking about Him or being around Him to actually encountering Him personally. Mark 5 tells a powerful story of a woman whose life was transformed not just by being near Jesus, but by reaching out in faith to...

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14; Acts 2; Ephesians 4:11-12; Galatians 5:22-23 Intro: Continuing our series on navigating biblical tensions, today we address the Supernatural vs. Natural, specifically concerning the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit (healing, prophecy, tongues, etc.). This is often controversial, with views ranging from cessationist (gifts ended) to...

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14; Acts 2; Ephesians 4:11-12; Galatians 5:22-23 Intro: Continuing our series on navigating biblical tensions, today we address the Supernatural vs. Natural, specifically concerning the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit (healing, prophecy, tongues, etc.). This is often controversial, with views ranging from cessationist (gifts ended) to...

Scripture References: Matthew 28:18-20; John 13:35; Ephesians 4:11-12 Intro: Continuing our series on biblical tensions, last week we explored Grace and Truth. Today, we tackle another: the tension between making more disciples (evangelism, outreach, width) and making better disciples (teaching obedience, spiritual depth, cohesion). Churches often lean one way, but how do we navigate this biblical...

Scripture References: John 1:14-18; John 8:1-11; Matthew 18:21-35; 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 Intro: Welcome. Today we begin exploring key "tensions" we live in as followers of Jesus – paradoxes where we must hold two vital truths together, resisting the urge to fall off on one side or the other (Martin Luther). Our first tension: Grace and Truth. Jesus embodies both perfectly, and we're...

Scripture: John 13:4-15, Matthew 4:17, Colossians 1:9-22 Intro: A new sermon series, "What Would Jesus Think?" is introduced, focusing on the crucial role of thought life in shaping behavior. The speaker emphasizes that understanding Jesus's beliefs is essential to emulate His actions. Key Points: The Importance of Thought Life: Beliefs guide behavior. Jesus's actions stemmed f...

Scripture References: Exodus 33:15-16; Exodus 40:34-38; John 1:14; James 4:6; Psalm 84:10 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Mike concludes the "Redemption" series from Exodus. We've journeyed through Israel's deliverance and renewal, acknowledging our own brokenness and need for God. Today, we explore the ultimate goal of redemption: not just reaching a destination, but dwelling in God&a...

Scripture References: Exodus 34:5-8; Hebrews 10:19-25; Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:20; John 13:34-35 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Mike continues the Exodus series on redemption. Recalling our brokenness (idolatry, sin), we affirm our only hope is Jesus. We can't "redeem ourselves." Our hope rests solely on God's unchanging character and His covenant promises. Today focuses on...

Scripture References: Exodus 32; Exodus 34:5-8; Romans 8:33-39; Ezekiel 36:25-27 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Mike continues the Exodus series on Redemption. Israel is freed from Egypt but not yet in the Promised Land; Egypt (idolatry) still lingers in their hearts. Today focuses on Exodus 32, the golden calf incident, revealing the nature of idolatry as a heart problem and God's passionate, redem...

Scripture References: Exodus 16; John 6:32-35, 48-58; Ephesians 1:13-14 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Mike continues the Exodus series on Redemption. Israel has been freed from Egypt but now faces the wilderness. Today focuses on Exodus 16 – God's provision of manna – revealing our deep-seated tendency toward discontent and pointing us to Jesus, the true Bread of Life who alone satisfies. Key Point...

Scripture References: Exodus 13:17 – 14:31; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:13; Revelation 21:1-4 Sermon Notes: Intro: Continuing our "Redemption" series from Exodus, we arrive at the famous Red Sea crossing. Redemption involves deliverance (freedom), ransom (cost), and renewal (becoming God's people). Today, focusing on shame, we see how God delivers and renews His people, moving...

Scripture References: Exodus 3:4-14; Exodus 12:29-32; John 1:29; Hebrews 12:24 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Bo continues the "Redemption" series from Exodus. We've journeyed with Israel from slavery to freedom, seeing God's power. Today focuses on God calling Moses (Exodus 3), confronting Egypt's idols through the plagues, and providing ultimate deliverance through the Passover...

Scripture References: Exodus 2:23-25; Exodus 3:7-8; Exodus 40:34-38; John 1:14; John 6:32-35; Hebrews 4:15; Matthew 26:26-28 Intro: Welcome. Speaker Mike concludes the "Redemption" series from Exodus. Acknowledging our awareness of brokenness from past weeks, the focus shifts fully to Jesus, our only hope. While Exodus points toward a Promised Land, we discover redemption's ultimate...

Scripture References: Exodus 7-10; Genesis 11-12; Jonah 2; Ephesians 5; Isaiah 51:1-3 Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Don't Settle: Faith Beyond Compromise) Analogy: New family members highlight existing family norms. Radiant Church values authenticity ("real"), but honesty isn't enough. Today's Tension: Holding our present reality (struggles, weaknesses) alongsid...

Scripture References: John 15:1-17 (Main Text) Luke 10:38-42; 1 Corinthians 7:35 Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Abide and Go: The Intimacy/Involvement Tension) Recap of the series on living in biblical tensions (Grace/Truth, Cohesion/Inclusion, Supernatural/Natural). This week's tension: Intimacy (being connected with God) vs. Involvement (actively doing for God and others). We ofte...

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (Main Text) John 1:14; Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 2; Acts 5 Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Naturally Supernatural: Gifts in Tension) Continuing the series on living in biblical tensions (Grace/Truth, Cohesion/Inclusion). This week: The tension between the Supernatural and the Natural aspects of church life, specifically regarding miraculous spirit...

Scripture References: Matthew 28:18-20 (Main Text) John 13:35; 2 Corinthians 5:11; Ephesians 4:11-12 Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: More AND Better: Discipleship in Tension) Why do we gather as the church? Our "why" determines our "how." Introducing a key tension from the Great Commission (Matt 28): The push to make more disciples (evangelism) versus the call to make...

Scripture References: John 1:14-17; John 8:2-11 (Also references Matthew 18:21-35, John 14:6) Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Grace AND Truth: Living in the Tension) Introducing a new sermon series on "Tension." Churches hold firm positions (core doctrines) but also live within biblical tensions – apparent paradoxes held together. Radiant Church's position is often in the t...

Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:10-13 Intro: Welcome! Today concludes our journey through Philippians. We land in chapter 4, verses 10-13, exploring Paul's profound statement: "I have learned the secret of being content." In a world constantly pushing for more , what does true, godly contentment look like? Paul, writing from prison, reveals it's not tied to circumstances but lea...

Scripture References: Ephesians 6, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, John 3:19, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Proverbs 16:32, Romans 12:2 Intro: The challenge of living a Christ-like life. The reality of spiritual warfare and the enemies we face: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Focus on the mindset of worldliness and its opposition to Christ. Key Points: Worldliness as a Mindset: A focus on th...

Scripture References: Philippians 3:7-21; Philippians 2:12-13; Matthew 16:26 Intro: We all desire lives that matter, fearing insignificance. We long for progress in our walk with Jesus, frustrated when we feel stuck or repeat old patterns. Philippians 3 reveals the Apostle Paul's mindset – the outlook needed to cooperate with God in the process of sanctification (becoming more like Christ) an...

Scripture References: Philippians 3:1-14; Matthew 16:26; John 17:3; Psalm 63:1 Intro: We all desire our lives to matter and fear insignificance, often seeking significance in what we do (our resume) or who we're with . In Philippians 3, Paul addresses this, contrasting human credentials with the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. He models a mindset essential for true spiritual progress and...