SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on March 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 4:1-12
In chapter 4, James shows us the true sinful source of our relational conflicts and how to deal with it.
James | Taming the Tongue | February 23
Sermon by Jake Blair on February 23, 2025.
Key scripture: James 3:1-18
This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.
James | Is It Faith? | February 16
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jake Blair on February 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 2:14-26
Is your Christian faith the real deal or just a façade? James 2 challenges us to examine our faith, asking if it's genuine and produces real change in our lives, or just a convincing imitation.
James | Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only | February 9
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Adam Gibson on February 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:19-2:13
This week, James warns us of the danger of learning things about God without doing what God says, particularly when it comes to showing partiality.
James | When He Is Tempted | February 2
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on February 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:13-18
This week, James will help us fight sin in our lives by showing us the nature of sin and the perspective to resist it.
James | Consider It Joy | January 26
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Adam Gibson on January 26, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:1-12
To faithfully follow Jesus, our faith must be marked by action. Our belief should lead us into good works and obedience. In the book of James, we are challenged by the brother of Jesus to examine the authenticity of our faith and to ensure that it fills each area of our everyday lives.
Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together
Fill out this 30 second survey! - https://forms.gle/ptxqzoi4oBNeFdmr8
This week we’re with pastor Kent Bateman from City Church (citychurchknox.com) to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Knoxville Local Spotlight:
Stock & Barrel - 35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Chivo Taqueria - 314 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
KoPita Vegan & KoPita Meat- 524 & 522 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | How To Be Content | July 25
Sermon by Kent Bateman on July 25, 2021.
In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul concludes his letter with gratitude to the Philippian church. They came to his aid when he needed it the most. As he wraps up, two themes rise to the top: the secret of contentment and the blessing of giving.
Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!
Fill out this 30 second survey! - https://forms.gle/ptxqzoi4oBNeFdmr8
This week we’re with pastor Brandon Clements to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens - 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210
Resources Mentioned:
Philippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | Lexington
How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg
The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science by Jim Wilder
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jeannie Allen
Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science by Drew Dyck
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Also check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix to hear more about how social media is impacting us on a neurological level
Quotes Mentioned:
The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.
-Charles Spurgeon
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18
Sermon by Jake Blair for July 18, 2021.
While we aren’t in total control of our circumstance, we have within us the ability to cultivate the type of people we want to become. So how do we do that? In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul shows us in practical ways how we can anchor joy down into our bones.
Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy
Fill out this 30 second survey! - https://forms.gle/ptxqzoi4oBNeFdmr8
This week we’re with Andrew Flowers to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
The Haven Coffee House - 121 East Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11
Sermon by Allen Tipping for July 11, 2021.
Philippians 4:6-7 states to "Rejoice always. Don’t be anxious about anything." A verse like this oftentimes is posted to social media feeds in an artsy graphic as it seems like good advice for our virtual world. Yet beyond the screen, applying this scripture to the realities of life can sometimes seem impossible or at least incredibly difficult. In today's sermon, we learn how to put this into practice and make it possible to live by.
Midweek Podcast | Jesus is The Gaines
This week we’re with pastor Allen Tipping to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
Spring Valley Country Club - 300 Spring Valley Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Resources and Quote Mentioned:
"The cross of Christ is sometimes put in Scripture for the life which is the result of faith in Christ. What kind of life should that be? Well, first, a life of self-denial. No man who is the friend of the cross of Christ will give license to his passions, or indulgence to his appetites. If he does so, he proves that he is the enemy of the cross of Christ.”
-Charles Spurgeon
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4
Sermon by Allen Tipping for July 4, 2021.
Following after Jesus can be hard. It takes work. No one stumbles into godliness, but it is a disciplined pursuit often full of sacrifice and suffering. In today’s passage, we'll see why we need to hold on to Christ, how we need to hold on to Christ and examples of what it looks like to hold on to Christ.
Midweek Podcast | Faithfulness is Getting Back Up
This week we’re with pastor Ant Frederick to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
Sandwich Depot - 1211 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | Delighting In The Surpassing Worth Of Christ | June 27
Sermon by Ant Frederick for June 27, 2021.
In Philippians 3:1-11, we’ll see what really pushes us toward being Jesus-centered by reminding of us of how good Jesus truly is.
Midweek Podcast | Friendships and Ministry Relationships
This week we’re with pastor Brandon Clements to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
Bodhi Thai Dining - 126 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | Gospel Friendships and Gospel Goodbyes | June 20
Sermon by Ryan Rike for June 20, 2021.
In Philippians 2:19-30, we see a “gospel goodbye" that Paul didn't necessarily want to have but he did. And in the process, he was able to spread his Kingdom joy to others.
Midweek Podcast | Ministry is Sacrifice
This week we’re joined by lead pastor of Citizens Church Tim Olson!
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Charlotte Local Spotlights:
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - 1217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Whitewater Center - 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214
Optimist Hall - 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Sycamore Brewing - 2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC
Legion Brewing - 1906 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Resources/Quotes Mentioned:
A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn Collier
Philippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | Lexington
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | Joy in Our Perseverance | June 13
Sermon by Tim Olson for June 13, 2021.
In this passage, Paul shows us how our obedience leads to joy. Rather than viewing God as restrictive, when we obey God we grow in His joy towards us, the world’s joy, our leaders’ joy, and our joy.