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Christ the King Presbyterian Church
This podcast is a weekly feed of Sunday morning sermons from Christ the King Presbyterian Church in downtown Raleigh, NC.
Luke 15:1-2. 8-10 The Parable of The Lost CoinThis week our worship director, Danny Yancey, walks us through the parable of the lost coin as we continue our sermon series on The Missionary Heart of God.
Continuing our series entitled, "The Missionary Heart of God" our senior pastor, Geoff Bradford takes us deeper into the Parable of the Prodigal SonCtK is a community rooted in the depth of the GospelRefined by hard conversationsFueled by meaningful relationshipsCommitted to redemptive work in Raleigh
This is Part 4 of the Kickoff Session for our Sunday School series on Evangelism. New sessions will be available weekly.
This is Part 3 of the Kickoff Session for our Sunday School series on Evangelism. New sessions will be available weekly.
This is Part 2 of the Kickoff Session for our Sunday School series on Evangelism. New sessions will be available weekly.
This is the Kickoff Session for our Sunday School series on Evangelism. New sessions will be available weekly.
North Carolina Central University RUF Pastor, Kris Cooper, preaches through John 21:1-14
Jesus' ancestry is... interesting. Church Planting Resident, Paul Deschamps walks us through the genealogical journey to Christ our King.
Pastor Elliot takes a look at Mary's familiar song in Luke 1:45-55 known as The Magnificat
Judges 13:1-5; 14:1-7, 19-20; 15:11-15Pastor Geoff looks at the life of Samson as we continue through the Book of Judges in our sermon series "The Redemption Cycle"
Judges 10:6-16; 11:1-11, 29-39"God don't play!" He's not interested in your deals or your bargains. He wants all of you in exchange for all of Him. Pastor Geoff leads us to this truth through this tragic passage in the book of Judges.
Judges 7:1-7, 16-23; 8:4-9, 16-32Pastor Geoff compares and contrasts the Gideon of Judges 7 with the Gideon of Judges 8. Is he a good guy or a bad guy? Yes!
Judges 6:1-32Pastor Geoff preaches on the story of Gideon through the lens of these 3 points:1. God is for you2. God is with you3. God can use you
Instead of being a source of division when it comes to gender, the Bible offers a beautiful picture of both manhood and womanhood ultimately telling the story of God's ultimate design for all of creation. Listen as Pastor Geoff walks through the topic of biblical womanhood and manhood through the lives of Deborah, Jael and Barak as found in Judges 4:1-5:2, 31.
This class is about Christianity and politics—specifically navigating conversations with family and friends who have differing political views that can result in a lot of awkward or even shut down relationships. This class is not so much about the “What” of Christian politics but the “How”—how we build bridges, not walls; how we engage rather than retreat in exhaustion or cynicism; how we strive to heal relationships divided by politics. No hard hat required!
This class is about Christianity and politics—specifically navigating conversations with family and friends who have differing political views that can result in a lot of awkward or even shut down relationships. This class is not so much about the “What” of Christian politics but the “How”—how we build bridges, not walls; how we engage rather than retreat in exhaustion or cynicism; how we strive to heal relationships divided by politics. No hard hat required!
This class is about Christianity and politics—specifically navigating conversations with family and friends who have differing political views that can result in a lot of awkward or even shut down relationships. This class is not so much about the “What” of Christian politics but the “How”—how we build bridges, not walls; how we engage rather than retreat in exhaustion or cynicism; how we strive to heal relationships divided by politics. No hard hat required!
Judges 1:1-7, 27-36; 2:1-2This is the first sermon in our new sermon series entitled "The Redemption Cycle." In this series, we will walk through the Book of Judges and reflect on the relentless, pursuing love of God.
This class is about Christianity and politics—specifically navigating conversations with family and friends who have differing political views that can result in a lot of awkward or even shut down relationships. This class is not so much about the “What” of Christian politics but the “How”—how we build bridges, not walls; how we engage rather than retreat in exhaustion or cynicism; how we strive to heal relationships divided by politics. No hard hat required!
Hebrews 10:1-18. NC State's RUF Campus Pastor (and CtK member) Chuck Askew preaches through this text in our "Jesus Is Superior" Sermon Series.
Week 2: This class is about Christianity and politics—specifically navigating conversations with family and friends who have differing political views that can result in a lot of awkward or even shut down relationships. This class is not so much about the “What” of Christian politics but the “How”—how we build bridges, not walls; how we engage rather than retreat in exhaustion or cynicism; how we strive to heal relationships divided by politics. No hard hat required!
Hebrews 10:19-25 forms the framework through which Pastor Geoff reminds us that Jesus is a superior hope for the Church. This Sunday marks CtK's 25th church anniversary.
This is the first week and introduction to our Sunday School Class entitled "Prepping for Thanksgiving: A Guide to Navigating Hard Political Conversations" taught by our Senior Pastor, Geoff Bradford.
This week our Church Planting Resident, Paul Deschamps, walks us through Hebrews 9:1-28.
Pastor Geoff walks us through Hebrews 8:1-13 in this installment of our Jesus Is Superior sermon series.
Jesus is Superior! This week's sermon looks at Jesus as our advocate who is superior to all others.
It's another installment of our James on James sermon series. In this sermon, Pastor James talk about the importance of our words.
Faith vs. WorksAre the two compatible? Pastor James walks through this passage to help us understand the truth of what James 2:14-26 has to reveal to us.
What is one word that sums up all of scripture? Rest.JesusOS vs MosesOS. So many nuggets from this sermon by Pastor Geoff as he walks through Hebrews 3:1-11; 16-19; 4:1-11
Another installment in the James on James sermon series. This week Pastor James walks through James 2:1-13
Thomas doubted. People of faith throughout the scriptures had moments of doubt about who God is. Can we have doubts and still say we have faith?
Have you ever wondered why the church has so many issues? Why does it seem like the people of God don't reflect His character? Why is the church so jacked up? Through the lens of Romans 7:14-25; Luke 5:32; and 1 Peter 2:9, Pastor Geoff takes a guides us through this question.
Have you ever wondered what's the big deal about the Resurrection? Pastor Geoff, digs into this question through the lens of 1 Corinthians 15:12-19.
Another one from the James on James sermon series. Pastor James dives into James 1:19-27 and talks about what it means to be doers of the Word of God.
Isn't Worship Arrogant for God? What kind of God needs people to praise him all the time? If demanding people's worship is arrogant for us, why not God? Pastor Geoff walks through these questions by taking a look at Psalm 100.
What about individuals who are unable to make a profession of faith? Are they destined for hell? Pastor Geoff dives into this question submitted to questions@ctkraleigh.org.
No Bad Questions Q&A: Miracles?Pastor Geoff Bradford answers questions submitted to questions@ctkraleigh.org. Today's question: Are miracles real? How can a rational person believe in someone walking on water or being raised from the dead? What are we to do with or think about the miracles of the Bible?
Pastor Geoff answers questions submitted to questions @ctkraleigh.org: Hasn't Science Disproved Christianity? Can you be both a person of science and a person of faith?
Pastor Geoff answers questions submitted to questions@ctkraleigh.org. Today's question: How do we know that the right books got included in the bible? What about the books that were not included? This is a continuation of the question "Can we trust the Bible?"
Pastor Geoff Bradford answers questions submitted to questions@ctkraleigh.org. This week's question: Can you trust the Bible?
Is Christianity Good For Non-Christians? Yes? No? Maybe?Through the lens of Jesus' words in Matt 5:13-16, we will explore how Jesus answers this question. The answer might surprise you...
What Is God's Big Deal With Sex? It's my body. Can't I do with it whatever I want? Pastor Geoff Bradford preaches on these questions and looks at "normal vs. natural" behavior as relates to our bodies with in the body of Christ.
Is God Fair? Yes? No? Listen as our Pastor, Geoff Bradford dives into this question with a look at Luke 16:19-31 and 1 Cor 1:26-31.
Can we really "know" God? What does it even mean to "know" God? Today's sermon seeks to answer this question.
Why Isn’t God More Obvious and Proveable? Today’s sermon seeks to answer this complicated question.
Sermon 1 in our preaching series, "No Bad Questions" answers the question, "Why this Bible?" Can I trust its words? What do I do with it? Does it really have any relevance to my life today? Listen as Geoff digs into 2 Peter 1:16-21 to help provide some clarity and insight.
This is a recap of Dr. John Cox's talk during Day 2 of our 2016 Marriage Conference. Dr. Cox will be back at CtK September 15th, 16th and 17th.
Displaying Jesus’ Kingdom in Our LivesJeremiah 29:1, 4-14; 1 Peter 2:9-12 • Geoff Bradford
Grace Means Change: Church PlantingGenesis 12:1-3; Ephesians 2:12-16 • Russell McCutcheon
Cross-Cultural Discipleship: Learning to LamentLamentations 3:1-9; 19-33 • Geoff Bradford
Cross Cultural Discipleship: Humility and CompetencyPhilippians 2:1-11 • Geoff Bradford