A podcast to help you build up of the bride of Christ toward maturity—the beautification of the church.
Episodes
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
This is the original sermon on 1 Peter 2:4–10 by Josh Patrick that goes with chapter 3 of his posthumously published book *Living Hope*.
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
What produces false hope? In this Easter sermon on 1 Peter 1:3–9, Josh Patrick Josh Patrick speaks into this question as he shares with us the five myths of hope for us to stop believing. Then he shares clearly and concisely the truth about genuine hope in Jesus Christ.
“The hope of God is anchored in a specific moment of history,” Josh says.
Josh helps us recognize five myths surrounding hope in order to place true hope. “God offers living hope,” he concludes.
Jesus’ dead heart started beating again, Josh says in the opening of this powerful message that was turned into book format: *Living Hope* (2024, posthumously published by HIM Publications).
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Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
A sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14 by Dave Clayton reveals that if you want to experience God's blessings, you must humble your heart and repent.
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Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Dave Clayton, lead minister at Ethos Church and author of Revival Starts Here, dives into Matthew 11, exploring how to navigate disappointment and unmet expectations when God's plans differ from our own. This episode encourages listeners to trust in God's timing and find peace amid life's uncertainties.
Quick summary of his main points: Disappointment grows in difficult circumstances, unmet expectations, and limited perspective.
Quotes: “Isn’t it amazing what a little disappointment will do to your theology?” “John took his disappointment straight to Jesus with brutal honesty.” “Faith is like film; it develops in the dark.” “To doubt is a pitstop on the journey of faith; it’s not a destination.”
Questions to ask yourself in response: “Does God exist for my happiness, or do I exist for his glory?” “How have my circumstances distorted your character?”
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Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Dave Clayton, lead minister at Ethos Church and author of Revival Starts Here, delivers a message on how to find rest in Jesus. We’re often burned out; is this okay for Christians? Dave answers with a resounding no! With an eye toward Matthew 11:28–30, where Jesus says, “All who are weary . . . come to me and find rest for your souls,” Dave unpacks three actions from Jeremiah 6:16. He tells us we need to stop, ask, walk. Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it’” (NIV). Learn from Dave’s wisdom as he emphasizes the vital importance of rest.
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Dave Clayton speaks from Deuteronomy 8 about the importance of the wilderness for the people of God. What does God do in the wilderness? He works on our character. His purpose is clear, but will we press into it? Will we meet him there? The wilderness humbles, tests, and teaches us. Dave encourages listeners to create space, intentionally reflect on God, and sharing insights with trusted friends as you allow the wilderness to deepen your relationship with Jesus.
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Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
In human terms, we can love someone and expect very little of them. What do you expect of God? Dave Clayton delivers a compelling message from Isaiah 40, urging us to elevate our expectations of God. Originally delivered for Ethos Church in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 12, 2020, as area churches prayed and fasted together during “Awaken Nashville.” Through personal stories and biblical insights Dave illustrates how we often love God but expect little from him. He challenges us to believe in God's infinite goodness, strength, and creativity. Explore how to actively hope, trust, and wait on the Lord, expecting him to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine.
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Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Join Dave Clayton as he delves into John 17 and what it means to know God and the essence of truly knowing God, not just knowing about him. Originally delivered for Ethos Church meeting virtually in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 26, 2020, this message challenges us to move beyond superficial knowledge and into a genuine, intimate relationship with God. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical insights, Dave explores the theology of knowing God and the practical side of knowing God: how our daily surrender, solitude, community, and mission can transform our spiritual journey. This message can stir your soul and bring you closer to the heart of God.
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Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
What is the result of making disciples? Why should we help people mature? Chad Harrington presents a scriptural theology of the beauty of the church to inspire us toward making disciples.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
A sermon from 2010, where Chad Harrington preaches on Psalm 145 to describe the crescendo of voices. Ultimately, this is an invitation for us all to join the chorus of God.
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