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From Darkness to Light // Chris Holm
Sermon Summary:
In John 3, we explore the transformative encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a respected religious leader who sought Jesus under cover of darkness. Despite his extensive religious knowledge and status, Nicodemus discovered that proximity to religion wasn't enough - he needed a complete spiritual rebirth. Through their dialogue, we see Jesus challenging the notion that being religious equals being right with God. Using the concept of being "born again," Jesus explains that entering God's kingdom requires more than religious observance or moral behavior - it requires a supernatural transformation that only God can provide. The sermon unpacks Jesus' famous words in John 3:16, revealing how God's rescue mission differs from every other religious system. Instead of humans trying to climb up to God, Jesus descended to us. Through careful examination of the text and historical context, we discover how Jesus used rabbinical teaching methods to help Nicodemus understand profound spiritual truths. The message culminates in the clear distinction between mere intellectual belief and complete trust in Christ - comparing it to jumping from a burning building into a firefighter's arms. This teaching reminds us that Christianity isn't about self-improvement but about surrender to the One who came to save us.
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The Unstoppable Movement // Chris Holm
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Sermon Summary: In this exploration of John 15, we delved into what it truly means to be the church - not just a building, but an unstoppable movement Jesus called "ecclesia." We discussed how transformation happens not through our own efforts, but through abiding in Christ, the true vine. Using vivid illustrations, we explored how trying to manage sin is like holding a beach ball underwater - ...
The Year of God's Favor // Chris Holm
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Sermon Summary: In this New Year's message, we explored four pivotal scriptures that define the essence and purpose of the church. Beginning in Matthew 16, we journey to Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus declared He would build His church on the foundation of His identity as Messiah. We learned how the original Greek word "ekklesia" described a dynamic movement rather than just a building. The Gre...
What Are You Wearing? // Weslie Broderick
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In this New Year's message, we explore the profound metaphor of spiritual clothing and how our heavenly Father clothes us. Drawing from Ephesians 6's armor of God passage, we examine how spiritual warfare manifests in our daily lives - from marriage struggles to personal faith challenges. The sermon weaves together imagery of animal molting, new wineskins, and the prodigal son's story to illust...
The Magic of Christmas #4 - God Writes Straight with Crooked Lines // Chris Holm
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In this Christmas message, we explore why our culture's endless search for magic - from Marvel movies to Superman - points to a deeper spiritual longing. The Christmas story introduces us to shepherds, society's outcasts and criminals, who become the first recipients of history's greatest news. Through their story, we discover how God intentionally chooses the unlikely and unworthy to showcase ...
The Magic of Christmas #3 - Finding Jesus in All the Wrong Places // Chris Holm
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We explored the fascinating story of the Magi - not the three kings of Christmas card fame, but Persian astrologers who practiced a form of wisdom that God's people were actually told to avoid. Yet mysteriously, God invited these pagan scholars to witness something extraordinary. These educated stargazers could get themselves to Jerusalem through their learning, but they needed Scripture's wisd...
The Magic of Christmas #2 - Born of the Spirit // Chris Holm
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In this exploration of Luke 1, we journey beyond the sanitized Christmas card version to uncover the raw, supernatural drama of the nativity story. We examine how Mary's hurried 100-mile journey to Elizabeth wasn't just a family visit, but possibly a desperate attempt to save her life. The sermon unpacks how John the Baptist, still in Elizabeth's womb, recognized Jesus' presence and leaped for ...
The Magic of Christmas #1 - The Holy Interruption // Chris Holm
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Sermon Summary: In this advent message, we explore the extraordinary nature of the Christmas story through the lens of what C.S. Lewis called "deep magic" - the reality that our world isn't just a closed system of cause and effect, but rather infused with divine presence and purpose. We journey through the announcement of Jesus's birth to Mary in Nazareth, examining how God consistently chooses...
Nehemiah #3 - The Problem with Happily Ever After // Chris Holm
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Sermon Summary: In this final installment of our Nehemiah series, we explore what happens after the seemingly perfect ending of Jerusalem's wall being rebuilt. After 12 years of successful leadership, Nehemiah returns to his position in Susa, only to discover years later that everything he built is falling apart. The temple is compromised, worship is neglected, and the people have broken their ...
Nehemiah #2 : The Slave Who Asked for a Forest // Chris Holm
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In this second installment of our Nehemiah series, we explore how prayer and planning work together to bring about significant change. Nehemiah's story reveals a man who balanced extended prayer sessions with quick prayers throughout his day, showing us that communication with God doesn't need to be complicated. Before approaching King Artaxerxes with his bold request to rebuild Jerusalem's wal...
Nehemiah #1 : When Distraction Means Destruction // Chris Holm
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We explored Nehemiah's compelling story of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and the profound lesson it teaches about focused determination. Through examining the historical context of Israel's exile and Nehemiah's role as cupbearer turned rebuilder, we discovered how his response to Jerusalem's destruction led to extraordinary leadership. The central message revolves around Nehemiah's powerful decl...
Becoming Childlike // Weslie Broderick
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In this intimate exploration of faith through the lens of parenting, we discover how watching a child learn through observation reveals profound truths about our relationship with God. Through the story of a spontaneous dance moment with her daughter, we're invited to consider how our actions, not just our words, shape those around us. The sermon weaves together the biblical call to become like...
Trading Rules for Relationship // Chris Holm
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In this exploration of authentic Christianity, we dive into the fundamental difference between religion and relationship with Christ. Drawing from Paul's writings in Romans and Galatians, we examine how religious rule-following leads to a cycle of pride and guilt, while relationship with Jesus produces natural spiritual fruit. The sermon unpacks Jesus' metaphor of the vine and branches from Joh...
The Connected Life: Lessons from a Branch // Weslie Broderick
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In this exploration of John 15, we dive deep into what it truly means to abide in Christ. Drawing parallels between vineyard cultivation and our spiritual lives, we discover that just as branches naturally produce fruit when connected to the vine, our lives naturally produce spiritual fruit when we remain connected to Jesus. We examine how our view of God significantly impacts our desire to spe...
God Beyond Borders // Chris Holm
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In this sermon, we explore the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the prophet's extraordinary vision by the Kebar River in Babylon. We delve into Ezekiel's background as a priest, accustomed to the structured worship in Jerusalem's temple, and how his exile to Babylon shattered his understanding of God's presence. The sermon highlights how God sometimes bypasses our rational mind to speak directly to...
The Last Word: From Shame to Exaltation // Chris Holm
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The Last Word: From Shame to Exaltation // Chris Holm
Better Together #3 - Digging Through Roofs // Chris Holm
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Better Together #3 - Digging Through Roofs // Chris Holm
Better Together #2 - Temples on Two Feet // Chris Holm
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Better Together #2 - Temples on Two Feet // Chris Holm
Better Together #1 - The Holy Art of Dinner // Chris Holm
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Better Together #1 - The Holy Art of Dinner // Chris Holm
God on the Ballot // Chris Holm
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God on the Ballot // Chris Holm
Reimagining Freedom // Chris Holm
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Reimagining Freedom // Chris Holm
Soul Care - Todah Praise // Chris Holm
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Soul Care - Todah Praise // Chris Holm
Soul Care - The Freedom of Forgiveness // Chris Holm
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Soul Care - The Freedom of Forgiveness // Chris Holm
Soul Care - Unshakeable // Chris Holm
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Soul Care - Unshakeable // Chris Holm
Soul Care - The Hunger Within // Chris Holm
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Soul Care - The Hunger Within // Chris Holm
Soul Care - The Cure For The Lost Soul // Chris Holm
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Soul Care - The Cure For The Lost Soul // Chris Holm
Practices Of The Kingdom #16 :: Us-Ness // Chris Holm
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Practices Of The Kingdom #16 :: Us-Ness // Chris Holm
Practices Of The Kingdom #15 :: Bible Reading // Jared T.
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Practices Of The Kingdom #15 :: Bible Reading // Jared T.
Midweek Meditation - Lectio Divina
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Midweek Meditation - Lectio Divina
Practices Of The Kingdom #14 :: Meditation // Chris H.
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Practices Of The Kingdom #14 :: Meditation // Chris H.

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  • @matthewjamesmaxwell3798
    @matthewjamesmaxwell3798 2 місяці тому

  • @WoFDarkNewton
    @WoFDarkNewton 5 місяців тому

    facts

  • @brendajettjohnson5150
    @brendajettjohnson5150 5 місяців тому

    Amen,it’s so hard to do,but we have to listen to God!

  • @nichole_exposing_unseen_enemy
    @nichole_exposing_unseen_enemy 6 місяців тому

    Pray for them to have virtues because we know how God works to help us gain patience 😁 or courage or wisdom

  • @bestueverhad5903
    @bestueverhad5903 6 місяців тому

    I needed to hear this!!! Thank you Lord Jesus!!! 🙏

  • @naomiholmes655
    @naomiholmes655 6 місяців тому

    Amen

  • @tmking7483
    @tmking7483 6 місяців тому

    Safe in the Arms of Jesus

  • @Maryanne-x7k
    @Maryanne-x7k 6 місяців тому

    This is the most important sermon for me.

  • @barbarah4499
    @barbarah4499 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @LULUCLARKE06
    @LULUCLARKE06 Рік тому

    Thank you for both part 1 and part 2 of the realm tutorial. I have an interview on Tuesday and I will have knowledge to share with the pastor of the church.

  • @taek5230
    @taek5230 Рік тому

    Great, challenging, message, Chris. May all who hear it be covered by his blood and in his dust.

  • @MusicalArkProject
    @MusicalArkProject Рік тому

    Appreciate the good word! I especially liked, “This gathering is a worship service, but also a staff meeting of all the ministers. We remind ourselves what we are doing and then we go! And we carry the name of God well.” Good stuff brother! Praying that the Lord will continue to use you in mighty ways!

  • @bethsheldon8847
    @bethsheldon8847 Рік тому

    Agape is a love of the will! Wow 😮! The how of this Jesus makes so practical. Pray blessing. Pray for the good of my enemies. Pray for their transformation, their healing, their deliverance, their good. This is what God is like. I want to love my enemies more like you, Father God. You break dividing walls, Jesus. Love disarms through its generosity and goodness. I want to be godly, like you, God. The way I love my enemies is the true test of the maturity of my love. Thank you, Chris, for this teaching. ❤

  • @bethsheldon8847
    @bethsheldon8847 Рік тому

    Jesus, I want to take your teachings seriously! Your teachings transform and heal and have and will continue to affect billions when believed and practiced! Show us Your creative way in this so we stay unified in our hearts as a Kingdom family!

  • @bethsheldon8847
    @bethsheldon8847 Рік тому

    Thanks Chris! I love the “creative option” Jesus gives that empowers us to capture our dignity and break the chain of evil in culture by humanizing our enemy. I want to respond creatively to injustice and evil so His Kingdom can come because we’ve chosen to follow Holy Spirit and only allow ourselves to be defined by Jesus and choosing to go to a whole other level of loving our enemy creatively, under Holy Spirit’s inspiration!

  • @designedforvictory
    @designedforvictory 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. I also would encourage you in your studies to check out Dr. Ron Charles who studies the life of Jesus historically. I thought I'd mention this to help further in your future sermons the Lord gives.

  • @TheBlindExorcist
    @TheBlindExorcist 2 роки тому

    Great message. Also, wanted to let you know love, the intro and outro music!👍

  • @bethsheldon8847
    @bethsheldon8847 2 роки тому

    Such an anointed and appreciated message on righteousness! Thank you, Bruce! I want to let the goodness of God sink in deep and reveal the good His righteousness comes to accomplish in and through my life.

  • @BlessThyNeighbor
    @BlessThyNeighbor 2 роки тому

    Amen

  • @jennifercarroll9926
    @jennifercarroll9926 3 роки тому

    Excellent speech Weslie Broderick!! ❤️

  • @Czibs111
    @Czibs111 3 роки тому

    Great message 😊

  • @jilliancapper107
    @jilliancapper107 3 роки тому

    Great job Josh! 💕

  • @Czibs111
    @Czibs111 3 роки тому

    Thank you for a presenting a deeper look into forgiveness than the usual "forgive and forget" religious recipe😊 I have learned after going through a major betrayal trauma that the enemy immediately jumps in and says "you can't forgive like your suppose to, therefore you are not ever going to be forgiven by God until you do lie" He then inserts the pain from the trauma to reinforce the lie. After some time I realized that I would not be able to truly forgive until I choose to receive forgiveness from the Father first. Knowing that he forgives even for un-forgiveness sets me free to forgive others amidst the pain.

  • @scrawnythumper1514
    @scrawnythumper1514 4 роки тому

    Air horse one

  • @LynnMarkman
    @LynnMarkman 4 роки тому

    Love from Tacoma Washington

  • @BlessThyNeighbor
    @BlessThyNeighbor 4 роки тому

    Cannot wait for the album!

  • @marilynbroderick1551
    @marilynbroderick1551 4 роки тому

    Hey Chris, thanks so much for your message it was so timely for me in the light of our general elections held yesterday here in New Zealand. It was a difficult outcome and I have run the gamut of emotions today, but listening to your sermon tonight ( I am a little behind) has been a good re-orientation and such an encouragement. Thanks for ‘trusting God, quieting your heart and hearing from Him’ for our sake’s. What a gift- what a wonderful God we trust in.

  • @BlessThyNeighbor
    @BlessThyNeighbor 4 роки тому

    Come on! ❤🔥 God's love is foundational!

  • @rrsjr1960
    @rrsjr1960 4 роки тому

    Yes! "In our time!" 👏🏻 Let it be so, heavenly Father. 🙏🏻 As a resource for those wanting to read more about the Hebrides Revival Chris references in his message, here is a link to a PDF document entitled "Revival in the Hebrides:" www.freewebs.com/notjustnotes/Hebrides.pdf

  • @zaccrenshaw5291
    @zaccrenshaw5291 4 роки тому

    GO JACOB🔥🔥🔥

  • @jeanmaxwell4747
    @jeanmaxwell4747 4 роки тому

    Great points Jacob! A lot of good questions to think and pray about this week!❤️

  • @michellebrown7098
    @michellebrown7098 4 роки тому

    Thankyou Chris 👍

  • @juliefrederick776
    @juliefrederick776 4 роки тому

    Thank you Chris, hope you had an Awesome Fathers Day

  • @marilynbroderick1551
    @marilynbroderick1551 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing Beth, truly encouraging and timely for us all and specifically me. Your words are a blessing.

  • @daniellesaker2374
    @daniellesaker2374 4 роки тому

    That was so good! Just what I needed to hear.

  • @zaccrenshaw5291
    @zaccrenshaw5291 4 роки тому

    JACOB IS MY DUDE!!!

  • @jacobscheller9040
    @jacobscheller9040 4 роки тому

    "First hebrews" ahahahahha whoops

  • @brianl8983
    @brianl8983 4 роки тому

    Our God is the only enduring reason for hope and the reason that Christianity exists. Thanks for reminding us

  • @BlessThyNeighbor
    @BlessThyNeighbor 4 роки тому

    I'm in tears! This really spoke to me! I needed to hear those exact words spoken! Thank you so much!

  • @mimismessages4509
    @mimismessages4509 4 роки тому

    Love your heart Kate! Gods been speaking these things to my heart! Pure Hearts = See God🙏

  • @rrsjr1960
    @rrsjr1960 4 роки тому

    👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 So good... what an excellent production to convey such a powerful truth! Thank you for sharing/posting. 💛

  • @marilynbroderick1551
    @marilynbroderick1551 4 роки тому

    Wow, so good.

  • @rrsjr1960
    @rrsjr1960 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Bruce!