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Intro: Good morning. My name is David Jansson, and we're continuing our Summer of Wisdom series on Proverbs. Today, we're tackling the topic of money and wealth . The Bible has over 2,350 verses on this, and God cares how we get money, what we think about it, and what we do with it. This sermon, "10 Lessons on Wealth from Proverbs," will distill God's perspective and chall...

Intro: Good morning! In our Proverbs "Summer of Wisdom," guest speaker Tiffany Aicklen challenges us: we trust God, but God also desires to trust us . He longs for people of integrity and honesty for partnership. Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5-6, 10:9, 19:1, 28:27, 11:3, 19:5, 24:26, 25:18, 26:28, 12:22, Matthew 23:16-22, Exodus 22:9 Key Points: God's Desire to Trust Us: God lon...

Intro: Good morning! We’re navigating a tough week, having just hosted a funeral for Drew Hall, deeply loved in our community, who passed away in a climbing accident. Our hearts are with his wife and daughters. Next week, our Exeter church family, who we just prayed off, joins us for baptisms – this is the life of the church: joy and sorrow, but Jesus is always with us. Today, we delve into listen...

Intro: This morning, we're diving into Proverbs to explore God's heart for the poor . This builds on last week's sermon on justice. We'll hear from community members dedicated to this work. Who are the poor? It's complex, encompassing food insecurity, homelessness, and material lack, as Michael Simmon from the Rescue Mission shared. While our nation has safety nets, biblic...

Intro: Good morning! Matt Flummer teaches today on a challenging, crucial topic: justice . In our Proverbs series, we'll explore biblical justice, contrasting it with secular views to find profound clarity. Scripture References: Proverbs 1:1-3, 17:23, 29:4, James 2:1-4, Proverbs 18:5, 24:23-24, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 11:1, 20:10, 16:8, 16:11, 28:16, Leviticus 19:35-36, Proverbs 6:10-11, 10:4,...

Intro: Good morning! We're diving into Proverbs chapter five today, as Glenn Power teaches. We'll confront a challenging, yet crucial, theme: the warnings about immorality and lust. While intense, these warnings and God's positive vision for sexuality are vital medicine for our souls in our "Summer of Wisdom" series. Scripture References: Proverbs 5:1-14, Proverbs 5:15-20,...

Good morning, Radiant! Mike Young is teaching today. Continuing "Summer of Wisdom" in Proverbs: wisdom is rooted in fear of the Lord, fueled by a teachable spirit, and avoiding foolishness. Today: the incredible power of our words. Scripture References: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs (various), Matthew 12:33-37, James 3, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 10:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs...

Intro: Happy Father's Day! This summer, we're exploring Proverbs and its powerful themes. Today, we're tackling fools . While the joke writes itself, I know the men here are anything but. I see men yearning for wisdom, seeking to be better fathers, husbands, and men. I’m proud to link arms with you. Today, we'll bless the fathers and ask God to guide us in wisdom. Scripture Ref...

Intro: Good morning, everyone! We're diving into Matthew chapter 10 today, drawing wisdom from Jesus, Solomon (from Proverbs), and David (from the Psalms) to understand the fear of the Lord . We'll see how this powerful concept can actually free us from all our other fears. Scripture References: Matthew 10:5-31, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 10:27, Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs...

Intro: Hey everyone, we're kicking off a new summer series in the Book of Proverbs! We'll explore wisdom's themes each week. You can also grab our summer reading plan at the connect table to devotionally read through the whole book. By summer's end, you'll have journeyed through Proverbs, seeing its practical wisdom for your daily life with God. Scripture References: Prove...

Scripture: John 6:1-15, 35; Mark 8:5-7 Sermon Title Suggestion: Broken for Blessing: The Dynamics of Multiplication Intro: Deep gratitude for Radiant church – our "you're not crazy cousin"! You embody shared family values: unwavering commitment to Scripture's authority and the Gospel's centrality, a deep hunger for the Holy Spirit, and a wild hope for revival. You believe...

Scripture References: John 4, 8; Mark 1, 5; Luke 8, 10, 13; Matt 26, 28; John 20; Esther 4:16; Ruth 1:16-17; 1 Kings 17:8-16; 1 Sam 1:27-28; John 11:28-35; Judges 4:14, Judges 5; Prov 31. Sermon: Honoring Mothers & Godly Women Intro: Happy Mother's Day! We celebrate moms and spiritual mothers, acknowledging the joy and the aches holidays can bring (loss, struggle, longing). Jesus meets ea...

Rescue Society, Not Yacht Club: Sustaining Your Yes Scripture References: Matthew 20:1-28 Sermon Intro: Welcome! Today, reflecting on our church's journey and recent powerful baptisms, we dive into the heart of our mission – not just beholding Jesus, but the "so that" part: seeing the lost found, prodigals return, disciples made, and churches planted. As we look to the future, the c...

Scripture References: Ephesians 5, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Revelation 19:6-9, Revelation 21:1-4 Intro: Reflection on the previous sermon (Easter). The significance of the concepts of covenant and contract. Marriage used as an illustration of covenant. Key Points: Contract vs. Covenant: Contract: Exchange of goods and services, con...

Scripture References: Philippians 3:1-11; Acts 9:15-16; 1 Peter 3:18; John 17:3; Ephesians 2:13; Revelation 21:1-3 Intro: Context: Philippians 3, Paul writing from prison. Focus on Paul's radical transformation: From Saul, the zealous persecutor who jailed/oversaw the killing of Christians, to Paul, the apostle jailed for Christ. What could cause such a complete reversal? (Think: converting c...

Alternate Sermon Titles: Donkey Day or The King Who Stops Scripture References: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 35:4-6, Psalm 118, Matthew 27 (Referenced) Intro: Welcome to this sermon! Today, we're looking at Palm Sunday, the start of Passion Week, Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. It’s a pivotal moment described in all four Gospels. While often called Palm Sunday (thoug...

Scripture References: Matthew 4:23-25; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:1-9, 17; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: Welcome to this week's sermon! Today, we hear from guest speaker Scott, who served with his family in North India for over 20 years. Scott shares his personal journey from a background skeptical of supernatural gifts to embracing the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelism. He begins with his own...

Scripture References: Genesis 1:26, 2:1-3, 2:15; Romans 12:2; 1 Timothy 1:12-16; 2 Kings 5; John 15 Intro: Welcome! This sermon continues our "Word and Deed" series, exploring identity and purpose. We previously discussed being witnesses with our words ; today, we focus on being witnesses at work . Since the average person spends about 90,000 hours—a third of their life—at work, it prese...

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Matthew 12:34-37, Isaiah 6 Intro: We're shifting focus from deeds to words, exploring how we represent Jesus through speech. Today's sermon is about the power of our words. The Weight of Words: We spend a significant portion of our lives speaking. Words have power: to destroy, direct, and reveal. James 3:1-12 uses analogies (bit, rudder, fire) to emphasize the to...

Called to Be Prophets of Hope Scripture References: Ephesians 1:18; Psalm 107:2; Luke 1:46-53 Sermon Notes: Intro: Welcome to this sermon! Ephesians 1:18 prays for enlightened heart-eyes to know the hope we're called to. This isn't wishful thinking; it's confident assurance based on God's unchanging nature (faithful, good, true to His Word). Because God works all things for goo...

Choosing the Narrow Path in a World of 8 Billion Scripture References: Matthew 7:13-14; Galatians 5:13-26; Matthew 24; John 15 Sermon Notes: Intro: (Podcast intro music fades) Welcome to today's sermon. We are living in an unprecedented time – the population has exploded from 4 billion to over 8 billion in roughly one lifetime. It took all of human history until 1804 to reach 1 billion, yet w...

Minding the Gap Scripture References: Hebrews 13:8 Hebrews 10:23 1 Kings 18 Intro: Welcome! This sermon explores trusting God's unchanging faithfulness ("Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever" - Hebrews 13:8), even when facing fear, doubt, or difficult "dry seasons." We often wrestle with trusting God completely, especially when our plans conflict with His o...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Forgivness, Part II with Joseph Rosales Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-22, Genesis 45:1-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Psalm 38:3-4, Colossians 3:13 Intro: Joseph shares his personal journey with forgiveness, emphasizing its importance and the freedom it brings. He addresses the heaviness of unforgiveness and the need to release past hurts. K...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Forgiveness, Part I with Travis Aicklen Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Isaiah, Ephesians 4:31-32, Mark 11:25-26, Ephesians 4:26-27 Intro: Jesus, in teaching the Lord's Prayer, emphasizes one key action: forgiveness. This sermon explores the misconceptions and realities of forgiveness, highligh...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Friendship with Glenn Power Sermon Notes: Friends on Mission Together Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Ecclesiastes 4:12, John 15, Ecclesiastes 4:8, Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 2, Proverbs 18:1, Proverbs 27:6 Intro: This sermon focuses on the importance of friendship, particularly friends who are united by a shared mission. It explores the power of diver...