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radiantvisalia.com Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor. & Acts) Intro: Acknowledging the departure of four long-serving staff members, highlighting the "changing of the guard." Addressing the emotional response to change: excitement vs. fear, influenced by nurture and nature. Personal testimony: a prophetic word received in 2022, providing comfort and guidance during a time of transition. Story o...

radiantvisalia.com Spiritual Disciplines (Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3) Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30, Acts 13:1-3, Proverbs 16:32, Ephesians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 3:18  Intro: Recap of the Antioch church: evangelistic, diverse, generous, and Spirit-led. Focus on their commitment to spiritual disciplines, mirroring Jesus’s lifestyle. Addressing the challenge: shifting from mere “trying” to intenti...

radiantvisalia.com Generosity (Acts 11:27-30) Scripture References: Acts 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:11-22 Intro: Highlighting the admirable qualities of the Antioch church: evangelistic boldness, multi-ethnicity, generosity, spiritual disciplines, and sending leaders. Focus on their practical generosity, specifically their financial support for the church in Judea. Im...

radiantvisalia.com God's multiethnic vision for His Church (Acts 11,13 &15) Scripture References: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 15, Acts 16, Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Recap of Antioch's model church characteristics: evangelistic boldness, multi-ethnicity, generosity, spiritual disciplines, and sending leaders. Focus on the diverse leadership team at Antioch and the challenge of un...

radiantvisalia.com Evangelism (Acts 11:19-26) Scripture References: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 2, Acts 6-9 Intro: Introduction of Tucker and the Gap Year program. Emphasis on the impact of the Antioch church and its relevance today. Overview of the Acts narrative and the spread of the gospel. Focus on evangelistic boldness as the foundation of the Antioch church's influence. Announcement of a survey...

radiantvisalia.com Antioch: Introduction Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30, Acts 13:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47, Revelation 2 Intro: Introduction to a new series studying the church at Antioch. Invitation to commit for six weeks to understand the church's vision. Acknowledgment of Antioch's lesser-known status despite its significant impact. Antioch's role in the Gentile i...

radiantvisalia.com Easter: The Sermon That Started Our Church (Acts 2:22-47) Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3, Ephesians 2:19-22, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 4:11-16 Intro: Welcome and introduction of guest speakers: Danny and Colleen Cantelmi. The church is a family: a theme explored in the current series. Emphasis on the importance of this metaphor for the church's function and identity. Key P...

The Digital Fast Podcast, art, and intros were inspired and gleaned from "The Digital Fast," a book by Dr. Darren Whitehead.  Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5-8 Intro: Welcome to this sermon discussion with Gunnar & Deborah Avenellis on a counterintuitive topic: "The Gift of Limits." Limits often feel negative, like constraints holding us back. But exploring God's de...

Scripture References: Mark 14:32-42; Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 John 4:16-17 (Amplified) Intro: Welcome to this sermon focusing on Mark 14, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Today is Palm Sunday, the start of Passion Week. While Jesus' "hour" – His time of intense suffering from Gethsemane through the cross – was unique in bearing God's wrath for sin, we all face our own "hours of...

radiantvisalia.com 1 John: Ask! Anything? *According (1 John 5:13-15) Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, John 14:12-14, John 15, 1 John 3, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Thessalonians 5, Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 14:32-36 Intro: 1 John 5:14-15: Assurance and confidence in prayer. Story of the 1955 Martin guitar: answered prayer. Question: Is this passage too good to be true? The Power of Prayer: John's source: Jesu...

With Travis & Tiffany Aicklen   The Digital Fast Podcast, art, and intros were inspired and gleaned from "The Digital Fast," a book by Dr. Darren Whitehead.  Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-8; Psalm 19:7 Intro: Welcome to this sermon with Travis & Tiffany Eklund. As we continue our Lenten digital fast, we're exploring the crucial themes of connection and isolation. This fa...

Scripture References: Ephesians 5:14-21 (Main Text) Proverbs 9:10, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Hebrews 2:1, Psalm 31:19 Intro: (Podcast Sermon Title Suggestion: Wake Up! Wisdom, Urgency, and Fullness) Greeting & opening reading: Ephesians 5:14-21. "Wake up, O sleeper!" - timely message (Daylight Savings anecdote). Connects to ongoing Lenten media fast – turning down noise, focus...

The Digital Fast Podcast, art, and intros were inspired and gleaned from "The Digital Fast," a book by Dr. Darren Whitehead.  Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-13 Intro: Welcome to this sermon on prayer, featuring guests Mike Young and Tiffany Eklund. As we navigate our church-wide digital fast during Lent, we turn our focus to prayer—a key purpose of fasting. Prayer is vital, yet many o...

radiantvisalia.com 1 John: Epistemology (1 John 5:13-21) Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, Mark 12:28-31, 1 John 3:14, Psalm 100 Intro: Focus on knowledge in 1 John 5:13-21. Human nature: driven by heart, not just logic. Knowledge matters; not just head or heart alone. Knowledge Defined: Epistemology: study of knowledge. Belief vs. Knowledge:  Belief: taking something as true. Knowledge: true belief + ju...

 with, Anthony Sampietro, Mike Salazar, and Glenn Power The Digital Fast Podcast, art, and intros were inspired and gleaned from "The Digital Fast," a book by Dr. Darren Whitehead.  Scripture References: James 1:14-15; Matthew 5:29-30 Intro: Welcome to this sermon featuring Mike Salazar and Anthony San Pietro. Continuing our Lenten digital fast, we delve into the difficult but vital topi...

radiantvisalia.com 1 John: Overcoming the World (1 John 5:1-12) Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18-21, John 3:16, Romans 10:4-14, 1 John 2:17, John 16:33, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 2:17, Titus 3:5 Intro: Introduction of Joseph Rosales. Testimony: From a broken past to following Jesus. Emphasis: Jesus is a God of redemption and restoration. Key Doctrines and Truths: 1 John 5:1: Belief in...

The Digital Fast Podcast, art, and intros were inspired and gleaned from "The Digital Fast," a book by Dr. Darren Whitehead.  Scripture References: Matthew 6:21; Matthew 12:34 (from intro/outro) Intro: Welcome to this sermon reflection as we complete week one of our Lenten digital fast. Whether it's been smooth or challenging, thank you for starting! Today, Pastor Debra Avenellis jo...

radiantvisalia.com Affection & Attention (Psalm 84:5 esv ) Scripture References: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, John 3:19, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Daniel 9, Song of Songs 5 Intro: Linking the previous sermon on God's love to the importance of our affections. Introducing the concept of a "digital fast" as a means of refocusing our attention. Prayer for Danny as he delivers the message. Key Poi...

Scripture References: 1 John 4:7-21 (main text); John 3:16; John 4:24; Hebrews 12:29; John 15:9-16 Intro: Welcome to this sermon from our series on 1 John. John, the last living apostle, wrote this letter to churches facing division, teaching believers how to discern true faith from false teachings. He provides three tests: right belief (doctrine), right living (obedience), and right loving (genui...

radiantvisalia.com 1 John: Discernment   (1 John 3:23-4:6) Scripture: 1 John 3:24-4:6, Acts 17:11, Matthew 7, 2 Peter 1 Intro: Context: John, the last living apostle, addressing churches in Turkey. Transition period: passing the baton to the next generation. Church is divided; some departed, John addresses those who remain. Command: "Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits" (1...

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Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; 1 Timothy 1:18; Hebrews 10:39; Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Intro: Welcome. Many of us start strong but struggle to persevere, especially when enthusiasm fades ("the dip"). We hit "National Quitters Day" spiritually. How do we find strength to endure? Paul's intensely personal letter, 2 Timothy, encourages his young protégé Timothy not to quit....

radiantvisalia.com Clear Sustainable Vision (Hab. 2:1-3) Scripture References: Habakkuk 2:1-3; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Jeremiah 33:3; Exodus 18:13-23; Mark 6:39-40 Intro: Welcome to this sermon! Ever been called a "visionary"? Whether a compliment or a gentle jab, the truth is we all live with vision – we imagine a preferred future and move towards it. As we reflect on the past year and l...

Listen to Trav's sermon on 12-3-23 if you missed it: https://www.buzzsprout.com/554773/14162570 Scripture References: Leviticus; Hebrews (esp. Ch. 5-10); Galatians 4:4; 1 John 4:9; Psalm 1 Intro: These sermon notes cover the Q&A session recorded after the sermon exploring "Christmas According to Leviticus." Featuring guest Matt Flummer, this discussion highlights the value of un...

radiantvisalia.com Christmas and The Book of Leviticus Scripture References: Leviticus 12, Leviticus 17:11, Exodus 19, Deuteronomy 6, Revelation 21 Intro: Year-end announcements: Evening service at Fox Theater, New Year's Eve service, January 3rd fasting/potluck. Christmas celebration: Focus on Christ's birth and its implications. Reading Luke 2: Jesus' circumcision and purification...