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radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Marriage with Danny Cantelmi Sermon Notes: We Are Witnesses - Marriage Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Matthew 12, Philippians 2:12-13, Psalm 77:7-15 Intro: This sermon is part of the "We Are Witnesses" series, focusing on how our lives testify to Jesus. Today's message explores how our marriages can bear witness to Christ. Eve...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses:   4 Things to Remember When Suffering with Travis Aicklen Scripture: James 1:1-12 Intro: This sermon continues "We Are Witnesses," focusing on how our lives testify to Jesus. Our lives constantly speak. Last week: testifying through suffering. This week: deeper dive. Passion involves suffering. C.S. Lewis: God whispers in pleasure, sp...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Witnesses: Suffering with Glenn Power This sermon explores how suffering can be a pathway to witnessing for Christ. The message begins by acknowledging our society's aversion to suffering compared to historical and other contemporary cultures. The speaker argues that a lack of a robust theology of suffering contributes to this weakness. The sermon co...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Gifted: How do you know you have a gift?  with Travis Aicklen This sermon focuses on identifying and embracing spiritual gifts as part of understanding God's unique call on our lives. It emphasizes that spiritual gifts are one element among many, including passions, natural abilities, personality, and experiences, that shape our individual purpose. T...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed: We are Gifted with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts in the life of the church and encourages believers to identify and use their own gifts. The message emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given by the grace of God and are meant to be used for the building up of the body of Christ. The sermon focuses on the "design gifts&...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Gifted: Each has received a gift with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the nature of spiritual gifts and encourages believers to use them for the building up of the body of Christ. The message emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given by the grace of God and are meant to be used in a spirit of love and service. The sermon begins by highlighting the imp...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Gifted: Ground rules for gifts with Travis Aicklen This sermon lays a foundation for understanding and operating in spiritual gifts. The message emphasizes the authority of Scripture, the example of Jesus, and the promise of power for every believer. Key Points: Scripture is our authority on spiritual gifts. We believe in the continuation of spiritual gif...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Worshipers: Magnify with Tiffany Aicklen This sermon explores the importance of worship and examines Mary's song of praise in Luke 1 as a model for authentic and powerful worship. The message emphasizes that worship is relational, rooted in Scripture, magnifies the Lord, and can be a subversive proclamation of God's kingdom. Key Points: Worship...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Worshipers: Postures of Praise with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the biblical mandate to praise God and encourages believers to engage in authentic worship that aligns their words and actions. The message emphasizes that true authenticity comes from living out our beliefs, even when we don't feel like it. Key Points: Authenticity matters: We l...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Worshipers: Wonder with Jerrod Turner This sermon explores the connection between wonder and worship, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a sense of awe and amazement in our relationship with God. The message encourages believers to be open to surprise interactions with God, to appreciate the beauty around them, and to embrace the gift of other peop...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Stewards: The Macedonian Model with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the topic of generosity and giving, drawing inspiration from the Macedonian church's example in 2 Corinthians 8. The message emphasizes that generosity is not about the amount given, but about the heart attitude behind it. Key Points: Generosity is not an amount: The Macedonian c...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Stewards: Obstacles to Generosity with Glenn Power This sermon explores the topic of giving and generosity from a biblical perspective, addressing common questions and concerns about tithing and financial stewardship. The message emphasizes that giving is not primarily about a set amount, but about a heart attitude of trust and obedience to God. Key Point...

This week we are reading through Acts 1-5:25, Psalms 49-53, and Jer. 14-18 Our host Glenn Power chats with guest Steven McClain about his questions, and what stuck out to him from that chunk of scripture. Join a pack! Bible Reading Plan Scripture References: Isaiah 41:10; John 10:25-30 Intro: These sermon notes capture the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast interview featuring guest Steve McLean. With a l...

S cripture References: Jeremiah 23, 29, 30, 31, 33; Romans 11:22; Hebrews 8 & 10 Intro: These sermon notes capture the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast discussion on the book of Jeremiah, featuring guest Deborah Bartlett. As part of the fall Bible reading plan, this session tackles the challenging themes of judgment in Jeremiah while highlighting the profound hope found within its pages and its conn...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Disciples: The Motivation for Discipleship with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the challenging aspects of discipleship, focusing on the concepts of Jesus as judge and believers being judged according to their works. The message emphasizes that these truths should motivate us to live lives of self-denial and obedience, with a view toward the eternal r...

Scripture References: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Key themes relate to Deuteronomy/Leviticus Intro: These sermon notes cover the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast discussion introducing the Book of Jeremiah. Featuring guest Deborah Bartlett, this session provides context and encouragement for tackling this significant but often challenging prophetic book as part of the church's Bible reading plan, aiming to he...

radiantvisalia.com Intentional Relational Discipleship with Glenn Power This sermon explores the concept of discipleship, drawing inspiration from John 1:35-51, which depicts Jesus interacting with His early followers. The message emphasizes that discipleship is an ongoing process of learning and transformation, characterized by seeing Jesus rightly, embracing our identity in Him, sacrificing for...

Scripture References: Psalm 37:10, 16; Jeremiah 1 & 2; Exodus 20:5; Micah 7:19 Intro: These sermon notes cover the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast "Middle School Takeover." Featuring guests Ian and Evie, hosted by Catalina Blair and Glenn Power, this discussion offers encouragement and insights from their perspective as they engage with the church's fall Bible reading plan (including...

radiantvisalia.com Word & Deed, We are Disciples: 8 Ways To Be a Disciple with Travis Aicklen This sermon explores the concept of intentional discipleship, emphasizing the importance of actively pursuing spiritual growth and transformation in our lives. The message highlights the need for a clear definition of discipleship, a commitment to spiritual disciplines, and a willingness to sacrifice...

Scripture References: Luke 9:51-56; 2 Kings 1; James 1:20; Psalm 31:6, 11; Psalm 5:5; John 3:16 Intro: These sermon notes cover the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast's "Middle School Takeover" edition. Hosted by Glenn Power and Catalina Blair, this discussion features guest Evie Blair (7th grade), sharing her thoughtful insights and questions from engaging with the church's fall Bible...

Scripture References: Luke 8:22-25; Luke 7:11-17; Luke 9:27; Exodus 30:7-8; Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4 Intro: These sermon notes cover the second "Middle School Takeover" edition of the Radiant Pack Bible Podcast. Hosted by Glenn Power and Catalina Blair, this session features guest Emily Miller (7th grade, youngest of 10!), sharing her thoughtful insights and questions arising from h...

This week we are reading through Luke 1-4, Psalms 20-24, and Exodus 21-25 Pack Bible Podcast: Luke, Psalms & Exodus - Week 5 (Young Adults Edition!) Join Glenn, Micah, and Emily as they dive into week five of the Radiant Church Pack Bible reading plan with a special Young Adults twist! This episode explores the beginning of Luke, Exodus 21-25, and Psalms 21-25, covering topics like Jesus'...

radiantvisalia.com King of Kings Commitment with Travis Aicklen This sermon concludes a series on church and state, outlining ten commitments for Christians to engage in civic life with a Christ-like posture. The message emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Jesus' Lordship, loving our neighbors, honoring the image of God in all people, seeking biblical wisdom, and pursuing justice and pe...

radiantvisalia.com Christian Political Posture This sermon, part of a series on church and state, explores the intersection of religion and politics, arguing that while it's crucial to separate church and state, it's impossible to separate religion from politics. The message emphasizes that everyone is inherently religious, worshiping and serving something, and that this influences our p...

This week we are reading through Mark 13-16, Psalms 16-19, and Exodus 16-20 Pack Bible Podcast: Exodus, Psalms & Mark - Week 4 Join Glenn, Eric, and Lori as they unpack the fourth week of the Radiant Church Pack Bible reading plan! This episode explores Exodus 16-20, Psalms 16-20, and Mark 16-20 (the end of Mark!), covering topics like Jethro's wise counsel, the abrupt ending of Mark&apos...