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Early Church of ChristCome, Follow Me | The Gospel of Matthew 4:17-22 - AudioMatthew 4:17–22 (CSB)
"From then on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.'
As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 'Follow me,' he told them, 'and I will make you fish for people.' 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat with Zebe...2025-03-2324 min
Early Church of ChristWhat Joseph Heard Next Changed EVERYTHING - AudioMatthew 1:18–25 (ESV)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spir...2025-02-0229 min
Early Church of ChristA Legacy of Hope - The Genealogy of Jesus - Audio"For many cultures ancient and modern, and certainly in the Jewish world of Matthew’s day, this genealogy was the equivalent of a roll of drums, a fanfare of trumpets, and a town crier calling for attention. Any first-century Jew would find this family tree both impressive and compelling. Like a great procession coming down a city street, we watch the figures at the front, and the ones in the middle, but all eyes are waiting for the one who comes in the position of greatest honour, right at the end."
Tom Wright, Matthew for Everyone, Part 1: Chapters 1-15 (London: So...2025-01-2635 min
Early Church of ChristI Have Always Loved You - The Book of Malachi - AudioMalachi had a message from God of both correction and hope for the people of Israel. They had become careless and negligent in their calling, and were stale in their faith. But God gives them a glimpse of the coming Messiah and his forebearer (John the Baptist) in this call back to a godly focus and life of faith.2025-01-1936 min
Early Church of ChristThink Carefully About Your Ways • Haggai - AudioHaggai the prophet urged the returning people of Jerusalem to remember their commitments and calling as he called them to complete the rebuilding of the Temple because they had become distracted by misplaced priorities and procrastination. Haggai wasn't the bearer of fire and brimstone, though. As they faithfully returned to their mission, God had some beautiful blessings in store.2025-01-1430 min
Early Church of ChristHe Rejoices Over You With Singing! - The Book of Zephaniah - Audio"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Zephaniah 3:17, NIV2025-01-0531 min
Early Church of ChristYet I Will Rejoice in the Lord! • The Book of Habakkuk - Audio"How long, Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, “Violence!”
but you do not save?
3 Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?
Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
4 Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted.
The Lord’s Answer
5 “Look at the nations and watch—
and be utterly amazed.
For I am going to do something in your days
that you would not believe,
even if you were t...2024-12-2939 min
Early Church of ChristWorld Bible School - James Kinnaird - AudioWe're excited to share this message from James Kinnaird, Regional Advancement Representative for World Bible School, about the past, present, and future ministry of World Bible School. We are also very excited about the hands-on opportunities WBS makes possible for our congregation to share the good news of Jesus with people around the world.2024-12-1532 min
Early Church of ChristGood News! | The Book of Nahum | The Minor Prophets - AudioSometimes the difference between bad news and good news is which side of the news you're on. Such was the case when Nahum prophecies the fall of Nineveh and Assyria. If you had been violent, oppressive, and abusive, the coming of the King of Kings is a bad day. However, if you were among the crushed, the oppressed, the exploited, and pummeled? Delivery is GOOD NEWS! GREAT NEWS!! And such is the case with those who now await the advent of King of Kings.
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord...2024-12-0835 min
Early Church of Christ"He Has Shown You, O Mortal, What is Good" | The Book of Micah | The Minor Prophets - AudioInto a world of injustice, oppression, and greed the prophet Micah spoke justice, hope, and the kingdom of the Messiah.
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)2024-12-0135 min
Early Church of Christ"The Confounding Mercy of God" | The Book of Jonah | The Minor Prophets - AudioJonah is an incredibly powerful and dramatic story. Being swallowed by a fish for three days and surviving sounds crazy and miraculous. However, that isn't the most incredible facet of Jonah's story. The most powerful part of the story is God's mercy and redemption of a people so lost, so broken, that God describes them as "not knowing their right from their left." God committed an act of mercy so incredible that Jonah was actually offended by it, and thought it was God who should repent of showing so much grace!2024-11-2427 min
Early Church of Christ"The Lord Has Spoken!" | The Book of Obadiah | Minor Prophets - AudioObadiah. He was, perhaps, the definition of a fire & brimstone prophet. His book is short but powerful as he addresses the nation of Edom (the descendants of Esau) and their abuse of their neighbors in Israel2024-11-1731 min
Early Church of ChristSeeking Good, Seeking God: God's Country Prophet Goes To Town - The Book of Amos - AudioAmos was a farmer and shepherd from the Southern Kingdom (Judah) sent to the heart of the Northern Kingdom (Israel) to speak truth to power. He held nothing back as he spoke powerfully to oppression, injustice, and deep immorality, calling people to genuine change and a real relationship with God. It's a message that rings as true for the world and the church of Christ as it did then.2024-11-1326 min
Early Church of ChristTHIS Is The Lord's Declaration - The Book of Joel - AudioJoel 2:13–14 (MSG)
"Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to GOD, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, This most patient God, extravagant in love, always ready to cancel catastrophe. Who knows? Maybe he’ll do it now, maybe he’ll turn around and show pity. Maybe, when all’s said and done, there’ll be blessings full and robust for your GOD!"2024-11-0331 min
Early Church of ChristHosea: The Faithful Love of God - AudioThe Book of Hosea is a beautiful, poetic look into the heart of God for his people, Israel. It's also a heartbreaking look at the brokenness of our world, and how it weighs on God's own heart. Through it all, God's justice, mercy, and grace shine through.2024-10-2732 min
Early Church of ChristActs 8: Sharing the Good News + Guatemala Mission Update - AudioThis week James updated us on his recent work in Guatemala City, and spoke on Acts 8 and how we can learn from Philip how to share the good news of Jesus.2024-10-1337 min
Early Church of ChristWho, Me?! - Esther - AudioEsther proved to be a strong, capable, faithful, and courageous woman of faith. That faith and courage was, in part, due to her willingness to have and to listen to wise people around her.2024-10-0633 min
Early Church of ChristWho, Me?! - Moses: When God Sees More Than Your Past - AudioMoses's story starts with such apparent promise, but very quickly goes off the rails. In a moment of anger and rage, he murders an Egyptian and loses the only life he'd ever known as he runs off to hide. For 40 years he hid until one day, by a voice in a burning bush, God came calling.
#Godisnotdonewithyou2024-09-2933 min
Early Church of ChristWho, Me?! - David Becomes King - Audio1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'"2024-09-1732 min
Early Church of ChristWho Me?! The Redemptive Faith of Rahab - Audio"In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?" (James 2:25, NIV)
Faith can be found in the most surprising hearts, and Rahab is a great example. She was a prostitute in a Canaanite city with a reputation for idolatry and ungodliness. Yet, news of God's deliverance and blessing of the Israelites had reached her ears, and she had come to believe in the Almighty God of Israel. That faith led her to protect His people, and in the...2024-09-1037 min
Early Church of ChristWho, Me? - Gideon Learns To Trust God's Vision - AudioAt a time when Gideon saw himself and his people as powerless and hopeless, the Lord spoke triumph, courage, and valor to his life. We are all more than we think we are, because God sees all we become when we trust him.2024-09-0334 min
Early Church of ChristYou Want to Change the World? Start Here >> - Audio“Therefore, putting away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the devil an opportunity. Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. And don’t...2024-08-2536 min
Early Church of ChristThe Astounding Grace of Jesus - AudioMatthew 8:10–11 (NIV)
"When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven."
#touchingtheuntouchable #healingtheunhealable #bridgingtheunbridgeable2024-08-2034 min
Early Church of ChristBeing the Face and Hands of Jesus - AudioActs 3:1–8 (NIV)
3 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do no...2024-08-1134 min
Early Church of ChristWonderful, Wonderful Jesus Is To Me - AudioIn this series I've been sharing life-changing lessons I learned at church, and this one is perhaps the most important--they showed me the living, breathing, saving, powerful, victorious, compassionate Jesus!
The title is special to me, too. It's the song they always sang during baptisms just as the person came up out of the water:
Wonderful, wonderful, Jesus is to me;
Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God is He;
Saving me, keeping me from my sin and shame;
Wonderful is my Redeemer Praise His Name.
earlychurchofchrist.org2024-07-3027 min
Early Church of ChristThe Transforming Power of God's Word - Game-Changing Truths I Learned at Church - AudioRomans 10:17 (CSB)
17 So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.2024-07-2140 min
Early Church of ChristThe Power of "I Don't Know" - AudioThere is great power -- to grow, learn, and stretch in our faith -- when we finally learn the value of confessing..."I don't know."2024-07-1641 min
Early Church of ChristBuilding Godly Character: Next Steps - Audio2 Peter 1:5–11 (CSB)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, 6 knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, 7 godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins. 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things yo...2024-07-0931 min
Early Church of ChristBuilding Godly Character - The Power of Friendship - AudioFriendship is invaluable. Through friendship, we encounter so many moments of joy, laughter, encouragement, and wisdom. It's a gift from God. Today we look at the blessing of good, godly friends and mentors, and we'll look at why we need to be wise in choosing who we have as friends, mentors, and encouragers in our lives.2024-06-3036 min
Early Church of ChristBuilding Godly Character - Guard Your Heart - AudioProverbs 4:23–25 (CSB)
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. 24 Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly, and don’t let your lips talk deviously. 25 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.2024-06-1637 min
Early Church of ChristHave We Lost the Plot? - Luke 9:51-56 - AudioNotes: http://bible.com/events/49265629
Luke 9:51–56 (CSB)
"When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead of himself, and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for him. But they did not welcome him, because he determined to journey to Jerusalem.
When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?”
But he turned and rebuked them, and they went to another village."2024-05-2834 min
Early Church of ChristHe Has Called You By Name - John 1 - AudioJohn 1:43–51 (CSB)
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and told him, “Follow me.”
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the law (and so did the prophets): Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked him.
“Come and see,” Philip answered.
Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.
“...2024-05-1933 min
Early Church of ChristMissions Sunday Report - Acuña, Mexico - AudioJose & Marta Martinez and their family were our honored guests this Sunday. Jose gave us an update on the Lord's work in Acuña, Mexico.
(The audio will improve greatly at around the 5 minute mark)2024-05-0532 min
Early Church of ChristThat Your Joy May Be Full - John 15 - Audiohttp://bible.com/events/49251786
John 15:1–17 (CSB)
1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in m...2024-04-2830 min
Early Church of ChristHe Is Risen - The Transforming Power of the Empty Tomb - AudioJohn 20:1–18 (ESV)
1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter...2024-04-0224 min
Early Church of ChristForgotten Gifts: Mercy/Compassion - AudioGood morning! Today we continue our series called "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts.
This week we are looking at the Gift of Mercy.2024-03-1726 min
Early Church of ChristForgotten Gifts: Exhortation - AudioToday we continue our series "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts, and this week we're looking at the Gift of Exhortation.2024-02-2520 min
Early Church of ChristForgotten Gifts: Helpfulness - AudioThis week we are looking at a gift so overlooked that we may literally have forgotten it exists! Yet, we have all loved and appreciated those who have it and are used by God to bless others with their gift.2024-02-1824 min
Early Church of ChristForgotten Gifts: Hospitality - AudioGood morning! Today we start a new series called "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts.2024-02-1126 min
Early Church of ChristBut What I Have I Give You (Acts 3) - Audio"One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not...2024-02-0418 min
Early Church of ChristBe Alert and Sober-Minded - To Be Or Not To Be - AudioToday we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage is like a check engine light for the soul!
1 Peter 5:8-11 (NIV)
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make...2024-01-2138 min
Early Church of ChristBe Holy as I Am Holy - Series: To Be Or Not To Be - AudioToday we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage puts a challenge to us: Be holy as I AM holy. This seems like such a high calling (because it is!), but it's not a set up for failure, quite the opposite. God is calling us by grace to thrive in His holiness.
1 Peter 1:13–16 (NIV)
13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when yo...2024-01-1433 min
Early Church of ChristBe Strong and Do the Work (1 Chronicles 28:8-10) - AudioTo Be Or Not To Be. The Christian faith has always been rooted in Jesus' call for us to leave behind the world of "doing religion" and to instead be disciples of Christ. So in this series, we'll be looking at some of the "be" challenges that God puts to us in scripture, calling us to be someone greater than a set of to-do lists.
We'll kick off today with a favorite passage of mine, and one that is maybe a bit more obscure...2024-01-0732 min
Early Church of ChristUkraine Missions Report - PHA - AudioEarly Church of Christ2024-01-0332 min
Early Church of ChristThe Gospel According to Christmas Carols: Mary's Song - Audio“Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich...2023-12-1024 min
Early Church of ChristFocused on Jesus - Audio"Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with [q]all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.' But the Lord answered and said to her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only on...2023-11-2630 min
Early Church of ChristA Hezrt Reborn - Living A Life Of Gratitude - AudioFour characteristics that lead to a more grateful heart.2023-11-1230 min
Early Church of ChristLet Us Not Grow Weary In Doing Good / Ordinary Heroes - Audio"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith."
Galatians 6:9-10, NLT2023-11-0534 min
Early Church of ChristRighteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit - Audio4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7, NIV2023-10-2931 min
Early Church of ChristRooted in Community - AudioLast week, we looked at being rooted in prayer and the word of God to grow into the people God created us to be. This week we will talk about God's gift of the church and the joy of being rooted in community.2023-10-0438 min
Early Church of ChristRooted in Prayer and the Word of God - Audio"...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7, ESV2023-09-2430 min
Early Church of ChristRooted in Faith - National Back to Church Sunday - Audio"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7, ESV2023-09-1735 min
Early Church of ChristMondays In Babylon (Redeeming Mondays) - AudioThe prophet Daniel spent his youth and all of his adult life as a captive in Babylon doing a job he didn't ask for, in a place he was enslaved, working for men he couldn't possibly agree with, and yet--he earned the respect of kings, saved lives, and declared the hope of the coming Messiah to generations. Mondays in Babylon had to be a drag, but Daniel greeted them with a powerful faith and character.2023-09-1033 min
Early Church of ChristThe Spirit At Work - Redeeming Mondays - AudioWe're continuing a new series called Redeeming Mondays. Mondays for so many are hard days. In fact, research shows it's the hardest day for most people all week. It's their back-to-the-grind-the-weekend-is-over-how-much-coffee-can-one-person-safely-consume day, and quite often dread sets in on Sunday night because Monday's coming. But what if Mondays could be better? More, what if Mondays have something very special about them that I'm missing because I've been sucked into the Monday blues? What if God made Mondays for something more?
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Notes in...2023-09-0533 min
Early Church of ChristMondays With A Mission - Series: Redeeming Mondays - AudioWe invite you to join us for our in-person worship service on Sundays at 10 am. Children's ministry is during the message for kids 3 years to 5th grade, and we have an attended nursery.
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earlychurchofchrist.org2023-08-2732 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 84 - Better Is One Day - AudioPsalm 84 (NIV)
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!
2My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
3Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
5Blessed are those whose strength is in you, wh...2023-08-2027 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 19 - To God Be The Glory! - AudioPsalm 19 (NIV)
Psalm 19
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It ri...2023-08-1328 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 116 - I Will! - AudioPsalm 116:1–19 (ESV)
1 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!”
5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful.
6 The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me.
7 Return, O my soul, to your rest; for th...2023-08-0629 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 116 - HEARD - AudioPsalm 116:1–9 (NIV)
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me!”
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD h...2023-08-0127 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 51 A Prayer of Honesty, Renewal, and Hope - AudioPsalm 51:1–19 (ESV)
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and yo...2023-07-2632 min
Early Church of ChristPsalm 29 - The Voice of the Lord - AudioPsalm 29:1–11 (ESV)
1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.
3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters.
4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of...2023-07-0929 min
Early Church of ChristRefreshed - Psalm 1 - AudioChoices that lead to life, renewal, and blessing.
(July Psalms Series)
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Psalm 1:1–3 (NIV)
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.2023-07-0535 min
Early Church of ChristWon To Be ONE - Ephesians 4-3 - AudioEphesians 4:1–6 (NIV)
1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.2023-06-1831 min
Early Church of ChristA Grace-Shaped Heart - Worthy Series from Ephesians 4 - AudioEphesians 4:1–6 (NIV)
1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.2023-06-1326 min
Early Church of ChristStand Firm - 1st Peter 5 - Audio1 Peter 5:6–11 (NIV)
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself rest...2023-05-3036 min
Early Church of ChristWho Signed Me Up For This? - Senior Sunday Message - AudioLife will throw you all kinds of curve balls, but at every twist and turn, the Lord is there, working for growth, faith, and purpose.2023-05-2324 min
Early Church of ChristThe Promised Holy Spirit - John 14 - Audio“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."
John 14:15-17, NIV2023-05-1430 min
Early Church of ChristSuffering - Overcoming by the Grace of God - Audio1 Peter 2:20–25 (ESV)
20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who ju...2023-05-0334 min
Early Church of ChristWe Didn't Start the Fire - 1 Peter 4 - Audio7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be pr...2023-04-2336 min
Around the CoinThomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at ReserveIn this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve.Thomas Mattimore is Head of Platform (Protocol) at Reserve, a protocol and application that helps people fight inflation with stable currencies. The platform enables anyone to create asset-backed currencies that fight inflation, share revenue, are censorship-resistant, yield-bearing, and have proof of reserves on-chain, 24/7. Thomas has a decade of experience in product and engineering, including roles at Web2 companies focused on expanding access to better financial products.James Glasscock is the Head of the Ecosystem...2023-04-1255 minAround The CoinThomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at ReserveIn this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve.Thomas Mattimore is Head of Platform (Protocol) at Reserve, a protocol and application that helps people fight inflation with stable currencies. The platform enables anyone to create asset-backed currencies that fight inflation, share revenue, are censorship-resistant, yield-bearing, and have proof of reserves on-chain, 24/7. Thomas has a decade of experience in product and engineering, including roles at Web2 companies focused on expanding access to better financial products.James Glasscock is the Head of the Ecosystem...2023-04-1255 min
Early Church of ChristOpen the Eyes of My Heart, Lord - John 9 - AudioWith spit and mud, Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man in John 9. But the blindness of the Pharisees proved a deeper problem...2023-03-2131 min
Early Church of ChristStep Into The Light - Jesus and Nicodemus - AudioIn John 3 a Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cover of darkness. He's nervous, curious, and unsure of just who Jesus is (though he confesses that he must be from God). This exchange, held so quietly and privately, became a powerful revelation of what it means to follow Christ and to fully embrace the kingdom of God.2023-03-0529 min
Early Church of ChristParable of the Sheep and the Goats - Love in Action - AudioMatthew 25:31–40 (NIV)
The Sheep and the Goats
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 Fo...2023-02-2735 min
Early Church of ChristThe Parable of the Wedding Feast - Matthew 22 - AudioMatthew 22:1–14 (ESV)
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
22 And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.” ’ 5 But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to h...2023-01-2229 min
Early Church of ChristParable of the Wicked Tenants & the Faithful Servants - Audio“Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will r...2023-01-1529 min
Early Church of ChristThe Parable of the Two Sons - Answering God's Call - AudioMatthew 21:28–32 (NIV)
28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to...2023-01-0830 min
Early Church of ChristThe Return of the King - The Parable of the 10 Minas - Luke 19 - AudioThe Parable of the 10 Minas
Luke 19:11-27 (ESV)
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As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want thi...2023-01-0132 min
Early Church of ChristThe God Who Keeps His Promises - The Parable of the Persistent Widow - Luke 18 - AudioThe parable of the persistent widow, found in Luke 18:1-8, is a story Jesus told to remind us to pray and not give up. But it isn't just a parable teaching us to pray more. It's a parable rooted in the big-picture story of the coming of Christ, our present challenges, and our future hope.2022-12-0429 min
Early Church of ChristUnworthy Servants? - The Parables of Jesus - Luke 17 - Audio“Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, ‘Come along now and sit down to eat’? 8 Won’t he rather say, ‘Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink’? 9 Will he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? 10 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” (Luke 17:7-10, NIV)2022-11-2734 min
Early Church of ChristParables - The Vineyard Workers - Audio“When the day’s work was over, the owner of the vineyard instructed his foreman, ‘Call the workers in and pay them their wages. Start with the last hired and go on to the first.’
“Those hired at five o’clock came up and were each given a dollar. When those who were hired first saw that, they assumed they would get far more. But they got the same, each of them one dollar. Taking the dollar, they groused angrily to the manager, ‘These last workers put in only one easy hour, and you just made them equal to us, who slaved all...2022-11-0630 min
Early Church of ChristSENT: Unity, Simplicity, and the Holy Spirit - Acts 15 - AudioWhen the church hit a huge snag -- the issue of whether or not the Gentile Christians had to keep Jewish laws (like circumcision) to be "real" Christians -- the church came together in Jerusalem. They didn't split into denominations, they didn't split their church congregations into Northside and Southside, they didn't ghost their brothers and sisters over the disagreement. They *came together* and, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, they found a very simple way forward. What would happen if Christianity worked that way again?2021-09-1242 min
Early Church of ChristSENT: All In! (Acts 13) - AudioAs Paul & Barnabas venture out on the first missionary journey they run into some great opportunities. But, as you probably are all too aware, where great things are happening, evil is certain to attempt disruption. This time, the disruption came through a sorcerer named Bar-Jesus. How did Paul respond?
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CorpDev.Ninja with Andreas Penna20. James Glasscock - Founder & CEO of GoodHumanJames Glasscock is the CEO of GoodHuman, an immersive mobile app for all things sustainable and ethical. Glasscock has spent much of his career as a leader of media and new product businesses. He has worked for media giants like Warner Bros, Machinima and Turner Broadcasting, and as an analyst for Zone Ventures LLP and KPMG's Digital Media Incubator. He is a cryptocurrency investor with a focus on projects that are pioneering new forms of distributed coordination for the future of work. He is also a decorated veteran, having served in the US Navy during Operation Desert Storm. In...2020-12-1527 min
Early Church of ChristIn the Hour of Trial - Jesus and Pilate - AudioJesus wasn't the only one on trial that day. In this study, we'll look at why Pilate caved, how Jesus stood firm, and what both men can teach us about our own handling of the trials that come our way.2020-05-1729 min
Early Church of ChristWhen Faith Blinked - The Gospel of Luke - AudioAs Jesus, Peter, James, and John came back from what was both figuratively and literally a mountain top experience, they found a healing gone wrong and frustrated crowd. It was enough to make Jesus ask question how long even his patience could last. You know those moments. It's like coming back from a much needed vacation only to find that everyone has slacked off in every way, and made all the customers and clients mad, too. Boom. The muscles tense, regret builds, and in frustration you sort out a complicated mess that should have never have existed. Yep, Jesus has...2019-08-0428 min
Early Church of ChristKelvin Hoover - Orphans' Lifeline, Int'l - AudioThis Sunday we had a presentation on the ministry of Orphans Lifeline, Int'l by Kelvin Hoover.
"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." James 1:27, NLT2019-01-2133 min
Early Church of ChristThe City of God - Authentic - A Study of James - AudioJames 5:13–20 (The Message)
13 Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing.
14 Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master.
15 Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you’ve sinned, you’ll be forgiven—healed inside and out.
16 Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.
17 Elijah, for inst...2018-11-0431 minEarly Church of ChristHere Come Da Judge! - Authentic - James - Audio"Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time."
James 5:7-8, The Message2018-10-2835 minEarly Church of ChristGood Lord Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise - Authentic - A Study of James - Audio"Look here, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.' How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, 'If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.' Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.
Remember, it is sin to know w...2018-10-2135 minEarly Church of ChristMinding My Own B'iness - Authentic - AudioJames 4:11–12, "Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?"
(ESV)2018-10-1433 minEarly Church of ChristChanging Our Orbit - Authentic - The Letter of James - AudioJames says in ch. 4:1-3, "Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to...2018-10-0736 minEarly Church of ChristAuthentic - His Ways Are Higher - James 3v13-18 - Audio"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
--James 17-18, NIV112018-09-3031 minEarly Church of ChristAuthentic - The Power of Your Words - James 3v1-12 - AudioJesus' half-brother, James, said of the power of our words, "And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell." And we know he's right. Just look around at all the fires started by just a few scorching words. But that does not have to be the end of the story. For all the potential of our words to hurt, they also have immense potential for help, healing, and love--especially when we surrender their use...2018-09-2330 minEarly Church of ChristAuthentic - A Living Faith - James 2v14-26 - Audio"Dear friends, do you think you’ll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved and say, “Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!” and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup—where does that get you? Isn’t it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?"
--James 2:14–17 (The Message)2018-09-1624 minEarly Church of ChristAuthentic - Treasured - James 2v1-13 - Audio"My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory." James 2:1 (ESV)2018-09-0934 minEarly Church of ChristReal Trust - Authentic - Study of James - Audio"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (James 1:12). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.2018-08-2635 minEarly Church of ChristConsider It Pure Joy - Authentic - James 1 - Audio"2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
James 1:2-4, NIV2018-08-1234 min
Early Church of ChristKeeping a Longer Fuse - Habits of a Loving Heart - AudioThe longer we live and strive to follow the example of Jesus, the more we become aware of the truth of the teaching in James 1:19-20: "In view of what he has made us then, dear brothers, let every man be quick to listen but slow to use his tongue, and slow to lose his temper. For man’s temper is never the means of achieving God’s true goodness."2017-10-0127 min
Early Church of ChristJohn 19 - The Crucifixion - Scripture and Song Service - AudioThis Sunday we had a scripture and song service centered around the trail and crucifixion of Jesus. The readings are by Jesse Jones, and communion meditation by James Glasscock.
(The singing in this recording was made by various congregations, as we weren't set up to record our own this singing this Sunday.)2016-08-0834 min