Irving Church Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We are a Scripture-guided, Sacrament-grounded, Spirit-gifted family living in union and on mission with Jesus to the glory of God the Father.
Terry gives a detailed description of the apostolic office and why it matters for us today
As our Indian Missionaries return and share their stories, Luke urges us to never forget that the Church is to be a missional enterprise
Doug Webster guides us into the beauty of the overlapping between the Lord's Prayer and Psalm 23
3000 people have just repented, forgiven of their sins, and received the Holy Spirit. Now What?
The book of Acts begins it's account of all that Jesus continued to do after his resurrection from dead with the much overlooked story of his ascension into heaven
Josh wraps up our study in the book of Numbers by retracing our steps from the Exodus all the way to the front door of the Promised Land
Terry uses the section in Numbers that speaks about offerings to point us to the once and for all sacrifice - Jesus Christ
Luke examines the story of Moses' last days as an example of how we should grow old in the Lord
Luke introduces another year of prayer by encouraging us, if we want to see something we've never seen, we must do something we've never done
Luke emphasizes the importance of not just making your kids obedient, but loving them; not overcoming their wills, but channeling them
After Terry introduces to us to our theme for Celebrate Jesus 2025, Brad Johnson encourages to let Jesus in to every corner of our hearts - even the messy ones
Josh wraps up Advent with the proclamation that God loved the world so much that he gave
Luke continues to walk us through our Advent series, emphasizing the command of God to rejoice!
Luke proclaims to us that what people are in need of most is not inner peace, but peace with God
Luke reminds the church that our only hope of being right with God is by God's mercy displayed on the cross of Jesus Christ
Josh walks us through one of the more gruesome stories of the book of Numbers and invites into a more passionate relationship with God
Why didn't the donkey cross the road? Find out in Luke's sermon on Balaam's attempted cursing of Israel
Terry dives into the pervasive presence of snakes in Ancient Near Eastern religion and urges us to be on guard against the snakes that are all around us today
Guest Speaker Alan Meenan shares about Jesus reinstating Peter with the most important question any disciple can answer: "do you love me?"
Charles recounts the story of Moses taking water from the Rock for the children of Israel, instead of trusting in God's miraculous provision
Josh leads us in interpreting how we should understand Korah's rebellion in our churches today, whether you're a leader, aspire to lead, or find yourself caught somewhere in the middle
Luke uses the story of the twelve spies to reveal how fear and rebellion naturally lead to retreat in our lives with God
Terry walks us through the unique calling of the Nazirite in ancient Israel and calls us to a renewed life of devotion to God
Luke closes out our Galatians series by emphasizing our central duty to bear one another's burdens and do good to everyone
Guest speaker Daniel Austin Napier emphasizes the important of not only picking the right teacher for how to live, but putting what you hear into action
Terry urges us, along with the Galatian church, to cast off the old covenant and walk in the promises of God
Josh echoes Paul's exhortation to the Galatians to not return to a weak life apart from the Gospel
Luke clarifies the role of the Law in the lives of the Galatian church and all New Testament believers
Terry connects the story of Abraham with how Christians can becomes friends of God by faith
Josh dives into what it means to be crucified with Christ, why it's necessary, and what it looks like to let Christ live through you
Luke demonstrates that, while in included in the Gospel, the Gospel is much more than just justification by faith. This Gospel changes everything
Josh introduces us to Paul - an apostle, not chosen by men, preaching a gospel not taught him by any man
Before we explore the false gospel being proclaimed in Galatia, Terry expounds on the true Gospel of Jesus Christ
Guest Speaker Doug Webster shares about the importance of coming to know the Father-heart of God
What is Galatians all about? Luke introduces us to Paul's letter and his deep desire to see Christ formed in Christians
Josh shares from the Word and his personal experiences how Jesus loves to answer the prayer: "lead us not into temptation"
Luke shares about the oft overlooked detail of Jesus' entry of Jerusalem, and how He alone has the right to assess the state of the Temple, the Church, and our hearts
Terry walks us through what it means (and doesn't mean) to forgive those who have wronged us
Josh points out how God has always provided his people with what they need when they need it, and invites us to live in "daily bread dependence" on him
Luke wraps up our study of Leviticus by reviewing the two major themes of holiness and God's presence
Terry and Luke walk us through the blessings and curses laid out at the end of the book of Leviticus
Josh explains Israel's septennial and semicentennial celebrations of rest and release, brought to their ultimate fulfillment in the ministry of Jesus Christ
What is the difference between joy and happiness? Luke takes on a journey into the joy the permeates the Christmas story
Josh examines the activity (or lack thereof) of Mary leading up to the birth of Jesus to see what she can teach us about waiting and worshipping
Is Christmas a pagan holiday? Luke dives into the meaning, background and significance of Advent
Steve calls us to live out the golden rule, treating others the way we would want to be treated
Josh teaches about loving your neighbor, your elder, and the foreigner. And don't forget the sorcery, necromancy, and divination
Luke dives into the sensitive subject of homosexuality: how we got here and where we go now
Luke expounds on Leviticus' laws concerning sexual immorality and reminds us that life is in God
Charles shares about God's gift of the blood that is able to make atonement for our souls
Luke warns against eating rock badgers and expounds on how holiness is to touch every area of the lives of God's people
Guest Speaker Lael Zulu from Zambia tells the story of the crucifixion from a unique perspective: what Jesus' critics had to say about him as he hung on the cross. His message encourages us to examine our own reputation with the world