The Way Community Church Podcast

Judges 19:22-30 NIV 22 While they were enjoying themselves, some of the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they shouted to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house so we can have sex with him.” 23 The owner of the house went outside and said to them, “No, my friends, don’t be so vile. Since this man is my guest, don’t do this outrag...

Romans 16:3-4 NIV 3  Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus.  4  They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Genesis 2:22-23 NASB “ 22 And the LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, “At last this is bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called ‘woman,’...” Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history. 1 BIG IDEA: Women must be free to...

Hebrews 10:19-23 NASB “ 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, through His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let’s approach God with a [h] sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean...

Luke 6:13-16 NASB “He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles: 14 Simon, whom He also named Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James and John; and Philip and Bartholomew; 15 and Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot; 16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”

For The Way Community Churches One Year Anniversary Dr. Robert Smith Jr. joined us to speak on the Audacity of Faith

Luke 6:36 NIV “ 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” 1 Peter 1:16 NIV “ 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” Hebrews 2:11 NIV “Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.” BIG IDEA: Being like God matters more than Believing in God

Philippians 4:6 NKJV 6 Be anxious for nothing…  Big Idea: If we will be, God will do. DISCUSSION: 1. To be and not to be (v.4-7) Philippians 4:4-9 NKJV 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to...

Psalm 46 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of...

Ecclesiastes 7:8-18 NIV 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. 10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions. 11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. 12 Wisdom is a shelte...

Isaiah‬ 9:1-7 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged...

Genesis 3:7 NLT At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. Genesis 3:15 NASB And I will make enemies Of you and the woman, And of your offspring and her Descendant; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise Him on the heel.” Genesis 3:21 MSG GOD made leather clothing for Adam and his wif...

Scripture Passage –Luke 14:15-24 (NLT) “Hearing this, a man sitting at the table with Jesus exclaimed, “What a blessing it will be to attend a banquetin the Kingdom of God!” 16  Jesus replied with this story: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.  17  When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’  18  But they all began mak...

Mark‬ 14:12, 17-20 NIV 12  On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 17  When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.  18  While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray...

Genesis 43:30-34 NASB “ 30  Joseph then hurried out, for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he looked for a place to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there.  31  Then he washed his face and came out; and he controlled himself and said, “Serve the meal.”  32  Then they served him by himself, and Joseph’s brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves; beca...

{Please excuse the noise from the 4 minute mark to 8 minutes} Tips on how to cope with Holiday Depression & Stress by Indiana University of Pennsylvania  o Do something for someone else. o Spend time with people who are supportive and care about you. BIG IDEA: God can heal the hurting through our community. DISCUSSION: 1. We Can Experience Life’s Extremes within Community (v.13-14) James 5:13-...

Jeremiah 8:18-22 NASB 18  My sorrow is beyond healing, My heart is faint within me! 19  Behold, listen! The cry of the daughter of my people from a distant land: “Is the LORD not in Zion? Is her King not within her?” “Why have they provoked Me with their carved images, with foreign idols?” 20  “Harvest is past, summer is over, And we are not saved.” 21  I am broken over the brokenness of the daugh...

Today we have Guest Pastor Eric Vickers joining us as he comes from Psalms 3:3.

Psalm 124 NKJV [A Song of Ascents. Of David.] 1 “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say— 2  “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, When men rose up against us, 3  Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us; 4  Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, The stream would have gone over our soul; 5  Then the swollen waters...

Scripture Passage –1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT) o “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 14  And do everything with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT) ================================= “Victorious living” = living your life in a way that pleases and honors God ================================= FOUR specific keys to victorious living: I. Be On Guard (1 Cor 16:13) II. St...

Exodus 14:15 NRSV Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward. Outline of Sermon:  The big idea of Keep it Moving is that we should understand the value of both being still and moving forward.  There will be times when we will have to have the spiritual dexterity to exercise both. Point 1:  The Dexterity of Duality Point 2: Faith to Appear Dormant Poin...

Acts 13:1-5 NASB Now there were prophets and teachers at Antioch, in the church that was there: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.  2  While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.”  3  Then, when they had fasted...

Acts 13:1-5 NASB Now there were prophets and teachers at Antioch, in the church that was there: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.  2  While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.”  3  Then, when they had fasted...

Luke 8:1-3 NASB “Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him,  2  and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,  3  and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna…”  Donald Miller’s book B...

John 4:28-30, 39-42 NASB 28  So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city, and *said to the people,  29  “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is He?”  30  They left the city and were coming to Him. 39  Now from that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I...