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Loveshaped LifeThe Blocker: Why Jesus Emphasizes ForgivenessIn this final episode of season seven, Nathan, Bob, and Otavio conclude their series on Jesus' teaching about prayer by exploring forgiveness—one of the most challenging aspects of spiritual life. This isn't about religious obligation or being nice—it's about breaking free from chains that imprison us long after the original offense.The conversation reveals why Jesus, after teaching the Lord's Prayer, circles back to emphasize only forgiveness. The hosts show how unforgiveness functions as a spiritual blocker that short-circuits our relationship with God. Using the historical context of Roman oppression, they demonstrate how Jesus called peop...
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Loveshaped LifeWhen You Don’t Know How to Pray: Jesus’ Simple Guide (Pt 2)In this fifth episode, Nathan, Otavio, and Bob explore the practical center of Jesus's model prayer, unpacking three transformative requests—daily bread, forgiveness, and protection—that address our most immediate needs. This isn't prayer as religious performance but honest conversation with a Father who cares about everything from physical hunger to our deepest struggles with shame.The conversation begins with "Give us today our daily bread," exploring both physical and spiritual nourishment. Bob connects this to Jesus as "the bread of life," while Nathan emphasizes the "us" dimension—praying for the hungry in our communities and participating in add...
2025-10-1047 min
Loveshaped LifeWhen You Don't Know How to Pray: Jesus' Simple Guide (Pt 1)In episode four of season seven of the Loveshaped Life podcast, Nathan, Otavio, and Bob dive into Jesus' revolutionary prayer model from Matthew 6:9-13, commonly known as the Lord's Prayer or "Our Father." Rather than treating these as sacred words to memorize and recite, the hosts explore how Jesus offers a radical framework that completely redefines both God's character and our approach to prayer.Jesus begins by inviting people to call God "Father" - a shocking departure from the distant, unapproachable deity taught by religious leaders of his day. This wasn't just about accessibility, but about relationship...
2025-09-2246 min
Loveshaped LifeClickbait Religion: When Religious Behavior is Just Fishing for ApplauseIn episode two of season seven of the Loveshaped Life podcast, Nathan, Otavio, and Bob explore Jesus’ challenging words from Matthew 6:1-4, about the danger of performing religious acts for public recognition. Jesus warns against practicing righteousness “to be seen by them,” calling out what the hosts describe as “click bait religion” - doing good deeds specifically to gain attention and praise. The discussion draws parallels to modern social media virtue signaling, where people post about charitable acts or social causes primarily to boost their public image rather than from genuine concern for others.The hosts emphasize that Jesus...
2025-08-1441 min
Loveshaped LifeWhen Jesus Disappoints Your ExpectationsDiscover how Jesus's teachings can transform your life in ways you never expected. In Season 7, hosts Bob Hayes and Nathan Stearman are joined by Otavio McKenzie as they continue their journey through Jesus' revolutionary Sermon on the Mount, diving into the middle section (recorded in Matthew chapter 6). They explore these teachings not as religious doctrine, but as a practical guide for finding meaning beyond politics, work stress, and broken systems.Each episode combines deep biblical insights with real-world application, creating a safe space for anyone questioning faith, seeking spiritual wellness, or wondering if there's something better than...
2025-07-2248 min
Loveshaped LifeRadical Love: Learning to Love Those Who Hurt UsIn this final episode of Season 6, Nathan and Bob tackle what might be Jesus’ most challenging teaching: loving our enemies. They explore how this ancient wisdom completely reframes what authentic love looks like by calling us to extend compassion beyond our comfortable boundaries.Through their conversation, Nathan and Bob reveal how Jesus challenged the religious establishment that had justified hatred of outsiders, offering instead a revolutionary perspective: God loves everyone unconditionally—even those who oppose or hurt us. This teaching wasn’t just countercultural 2,000 years ago—it remains challenging in our own divided world.This episode...
2025-05-2039 min
Loveshaped LifeBreaking the Cycle: Living Beyond RetaliationIn this episode of Loveshaped Life, hosts Nathan and Bob examine Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:38-42, where he transforms the "eye for an eye" principle into a higher standard of non-retaliation. While the Old Testament principle limited excessive revenge, Jesus calls followers to demonstrate kingdom values through radical generosity and kindness.The hosts explore Jesus' counter-cultural examples: turning the other cheek, giving extra when sued, going the second mile, and freely giving to those who ask. Nathan connects these principles to Martin Luther King Jr.'s non-violent resistance approach, while Bob explains how responding with kindness can...
2025-05-0440 min
Loveshaped LifeThe Freedom of Truthfulness: Living Authentically in a Dishonest WorldIn this thought-provoking episode, Nathan and Bob examine how Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:33-37 calls believers to a life of simple truthfulness rather than elaborate oath-taking. They reveal how our culture's integrity crisis extends beyond just broken trust in institutions to the personal damage lying inflicts on the liar, creating a destructive cycle where "one lie leads to another lie."The hosts challenge the common assumption that truthfulness comes through sheer determination, suggesting instead that integrity flows naturally from a heart transformed by God. This inside-out approach means focusing less on perfecting our truthfulness and more on...
2025-04-1035 min
Loveshaped LifeThe Sacred Covenant: Jesus on Marriage and Relational IntegrityIn this episode of the Loveshaped Life podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob continue their exploration of Jesus’ teachings on living as “salt and light” in society. They examine the second of five examples Jesus gave about Kingdom living, focusing on adultery, sexual purity, and the integrity of marriage relationships.The conversation delves into how Jesus elevates the standard from merely avoiding physical adultery to addressing the root causes in the heart. Nathan and Bob discuss the difference between natural attraction and intentional lust, explaining how Jesus pinpoints the moment when thoughts become cultivated choices. They emphasize that Jesus...
2025-03-1145 min
30 Days with NathanEncore | 30 Days to a Better Marriage. Don't embarrass.For more inspiration, visit Loveshaped.Life.Nathan
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Loveshaped LifeAnger Management: Kingdom StyleIn this episode of the Loveshaped Life podcast, Nathan and Bob explore Jesus' teaching on anger and reconciliation from his Sermon on the Mount. They examine how Jesus elevated the ancient command "do not murder" to address the deeper issues of anger, resentment, and hatred in the heart, explaining that the quality of goodness Jesus seeks goes far beyond external behavior to internal transformation.The discussion delves into practical applications for modern life, from political divisions to workplace conflicts. Nathan and Bob share insights on how harboring anger imprisons the one who holds it rather than the...
2025-02-0250 min
Loveshaped LifeThe Ripple Effect: Jesus's Call to Embodied LovingIn this enlightening, second episode of the sixth season of our Loveshaped Life Podcast, Nathan and Bob continue their exploration of Jesus's profound metaphor of his followers being "salt" and "light" in the world. The discussion reveals how Jesus envisioned his followers as those who would elevate the quality of life around them, exemplifying the highest form of love through their actions and way of living.The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as the hosts examine how Jesus's teachings challenged traditional religious perspectives of his time and continue to challenge contemporary views of God. They discuss how...
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Loveshaped LifeSalt and Light: Jesus’s Call to Countercultural LivingIn this premiere of Season 6 of the Loveshaped Life podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob return to continue their exploration of God's radical love. Building directly on the foundation laid in Season 5, this episode marks the beginning of a new chapter in their ongoing discussion about experiencing and living in the wonder of divine love.The episode delves into the profound teachings found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, with particular emphasis on the metaphorical concepts of being "salt" and "light" in the world. Nathan and Bob skillfully unpack these teachings, examining how they relate to the authentic...
2024-11-0843 min
Loveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - A Radical Call to PeacemakingIn this final episode of the Loveshaped Life Podcast’s fifth season, hosts Nathan and Bob discuss the seventh principle for a flourishing life: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” This principle, part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, challenges the expectations of Jesus’ original audience and remains equally radical today. While many anticipated a militant Messiah to overthrow Roman rule, Jesus instead called his followers to be peacemakers, contrasting sharply with societal tendencies toward division, anger, and hostility. (Sound familiar?)The hosts emphasize that true peacemaking, rooted in the love of Christ...
2024-08-2639 minLoveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - Mercy in ActionIn this episode of the Loveshaped Life podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob explore the sixth principle for a flourishing life: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." They emphasize that true purity of heart is not about external religious practices or rituals, but rather an internal transformation that occurs as we engage in acts of mercy and love towards others. This principle builds upon the previous beatitudes, highlighting the progressive nature of spiritual growth and the importance of allowing God's love to flow through us to those around us.The hosts discuss how...
2024-08-1937 minLoveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - Ripples of MercyIn this fifth episode of the fifth season of the Loveshaped Life podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob explore the fifth principle of flourishing from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy." They discuss how this beatitude represents a shift from the internal transformation of the heart to the outward expression of God's love. The hosts emphasize that mercy is a fundamental attribute of God, demonstrated throughout the Bible and ultimately through Jesus' life and death.Nathan and Bob explain that mercy involves treating others with kindness and compassion, especially...
2024-07-2834 minLoveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - Soul HungerIn this enlightening episode of the Loveshaped Life podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob continue their deep-dive into Jesus' mountainside teaching, with a look at the fourth Beatitude: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." They unpack the profound difference between the superficial righteousness of religious performance and the transformative righteousness that Jesus offers.The hosts masterfully contrast the outward, rule-based righteousness of the Pharisees with the inward, love-driven righteousness that characterizes God's kingdom. Through powerful biblical examples and personal insights, they illustrate how true righteousness isn't about meticulous adherence to...
2024-07-2237 minLoveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - Embracing BrokennessIn this episode of the Love Shaped Life Podcast, hosts Nathan and Bob continue their exploration of Jesus’ inaugural speech, focusing on the second principle for a flourishing life: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” They discuss how this principle relates to acknowledging one’s brokenness and opening up to God’s healing presence. The hosts emphasize that this process is not about wallowing in guilt or shame, but rather about experiencing the comfort and forgiveness that God offers.The conversation delves into the parable of the prodigal son, using it as an illustrati...
2024-07-0845 minLoveshaped LifeSeven Principles for a Flourishing Life - Kingdom ManifestoIn this inaugural episode of our fifth season, Bob and Nathan delve into the transformative power of God’s love, exploring how it creates a sanctuary for authentic self-reflection and spiritual wellness. In a world that often demands perfection, God's unconditional acceptance allows us to embrace our imperfections, setting the stage for profound personal growth and inner peace.The hosts examine Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the first Beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3, NIV). This powerful statement challenges our tendency towards self-centered living a...
2024-07-0152 minLoveshaped LifeThe PlanImagine walking into an art gallery. The first painting you see is one person showing compassion on another, the next picture was one person showing mercy to another, the next, one was listening while the other cried, the strange thing about the paintings was their faces were blurry, as you went from picture to picture you were captivated. It appeared as if there was a story being told. With each painting you moved slower and slower, you wondered who were the two individuals, you finally come to the end. The two people are embracing, one is crying, Your eyes...
2024-04-0240 minLoveshaped LifeBreaking GoodEvery morning as the sun rises, little by little light once again begins to dawn on our world. As the minutes tick away so does the darkness until the sun becomes brighter and brighter. So it is with seeing the beauty of the character of God. In part 4 of Love Defined Bob and Nathan continue to remove the darkness of the lies people have believed about God to see the light of the truth about who He really is-Love
2024-03-2533 minLoveshaped LifeCreated for LoveWhat would it be like to be fully known-the good, the bad and the ugly and be fully loved-daily. To live in a space where that love is free flowing right at you, not because of your financial status, educational background or the color of your skin or your behavior, just who He-God is. In part 3 of Love Defined, Nathan and Bob continue to unpack the gift that keeps on giving-The Heart of God.
2024-03-1938 min
13 Week Bible (Bible in 90 Days)Zechariah 11—Luke 20 with Shawn & NathanSummaryIn this episode, Nathan and Shawn preview the rest of Zechariah and the books of Malachi, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They discuss the theme of reconciliation in the Jesus story, emphasizing the importance of love and peacemaking. They also explore the continuity and building of the story throughout the Bible, highlighting the divine-human journey found in Scripture. The hosts provide insights on approaching the Gospels, understanding the historical context, and recognizing the purpose of the Gospel accounts. In this conversation, Shawn and Nathan discuss various themes and stories in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark...
2024-03-1056 minLoveshaped LifeLove DefinedLove- the greatest need of your heart and mine. Yet, it’s a word that is used so loosely, I love chocolate, I love football, I love my wife. In this podinar season, “Love Defined” Bob and Nathan begin the journey to unpack what true love is and to actually define it. So, you may see, experience and live God’s radical love.Find us:Loveshaped LifeYoutubeSpotifyInstagram
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Loveshaped LifeLove Defined - Part 1Love- the greatest need of your heart and mine. Yet, it’s a word that is used so loosely, I love chocolate, I love football, I love my wife. In this podinar season, “Love Defined” Bob and Nathan begin the journey to unpack what true love is and to actually define it. So, you may see, experience and live God’s radical love.Find us:Loveshaped LifeYoutubeSpotifyInstagram
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30 Days with Nathan30 Days of Anticipation. Apprehensive.For more inspiration, visit Loveshaped.life.
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30 Days with Nathan30 Days of Anticipation. Not forgotten.For more inspiration, visit loveshaped.life.
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2023-12-1201 minLoveshaped LifeJourney to Oneness with God - REST: In the Daily Rhythm of LoveImagine waking up each day and knowing someone is in love with you. Imagine this someone will never break His promise, I will never leave you or forsake you. Imagine being in a place where you allow yourself to REST in that love. In this final episode of our series Journey to Oneness with God, Bob and Nathan explore the fourth habit of living in the daily rhythm of being loved by God.Find us:loveshaped.lifeYoutubeInstagram"You Say" - Lauren Dangle | DEVOTED VOCAL (Cover)
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2023-12-0401 minLoveshaped LifeJourney to Oneness with God - ACCEPT: God’s Love for YouIn this episode of Journey to Oneness, Bob and Nathan explore the third habit that is key in the journey. The importance of making a personal choice to accept what God is longing to shower you with- His love. Like George Mueller said “Don’t allow the sense of your unworthiness to hinder you from experiencing the fulfillment of God’s promises to you “Find us:loveshaped.lifeYoutubeInstagram
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2023-11-2701 minLoveshaped LifeJourney to Oneness with God - MEDITATE on what you SEEIn part three of our podinar Journey to Oneness with God, Bob and Nathan explore how important Biblical meditation is to experiencing Oneness with God. What digestion is to the body, meditation is to the soul.Find us:loveshaped.lifeYouTubeInstagram
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2023-11-2401 minLoveshaped LifeJourney to Oneness with God - SEE the Beauty of GodIn this episode Bob and Nathan share the first habit that is vital in our journey to oneness with God.Find us:love shaped.life
2023-11-2051 minLoveshaped LifeJourney to Oneness with God - The InvitationIn this episode Bob and Nathan explore God's invitation to every person, including you to live in His presence every day, to accept the invitation will start your journey in becoming One with God.Visit loveshaped.life for more inspiration!
2023-11-1354 minLoveshaped LifeIntro - What’s It All About?In this episode Pastor Bob and Nathan explore God’s big dream in creating a movement of people who see God’s beauty with ever-increasing clarity, experience his presence with ever-deepening wonder and live everyday-lives of radical love, loving more like Him as the days go by.Visit loveshaped.life for more inspiration!
2023-11-0646 min
Brunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchGlory Rising - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchDecember 3, 2022This week’s message: Glory Rising. This week, TJ and Nathan will present the final installment in the Isaiah 58 Series for this year. It will be an inspiring reflection on the promises of flourishing found especially in Isaiah 58.—NathanNext week: God with Ushttps://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-12-0349 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchWho is my neighbor? - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNovember 26, 2022This week’s message: Who is my neighbor. This week, TJ and Nathan will invite all of us to reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan. There’s so much to learn! Check out the study guide and dig into the story for yourself.—NathanNext week: Glory Risinghttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-11-2658 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Gathered Church - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNovember 19, 2022This week’s message: The Gathered Church. This week TJ and Nathan pick up their series originating in Isaiah 58 with a teaching that focuses on the implications for our weekly gathering (and more) from what we’ve been learning from Scripture.—NathanNext week: The Good Samaritanhttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-11-1952 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchHappy and Healthy - Dr. Eddie RamirezBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNovember 12, 2022This week’s message: Happy and Healthy with Dr. Eddie Ramirez. This exciting health series begins THIS Thursday @ 6 PM at Omega Wellness (12 Industrial Parkway). It will continue with a presentation Friday @ 6 PM (Church) and then on Sabbath at both our 9 AM and 11:15 AM Worships and into the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.—Nathanhttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-11-121h 04Brunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchLet Them Speak - Mia JosephBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNovember 5, 2022This week’s message: Guest speaker, Mia Joseph. This week we’ll have a special speaker, Mia Joseph, a Pine Tree Academy junior. I’m looking forward to her message! Please pray for her—and our school—as you anticipate this Sabbath.—Nathanhttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-11-0510 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchRecap Isaiah 58 - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchOctober 29, 2022This week’s message: Recap. This week’s message will be a review of the major ideas we’ve covered in the first six-parts of our series building on Isaiah 58. TJ and I will highlight and clarify the over-arching themes and core principles in a clear, (hopefully) easy to follow presentation.—Nathanhttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-10-2948 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchRepairing the Breach, pt. 3 Continued - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchOctober 8, 2022This week’s message: Repairing the Breach, pt 3, continued.CORRECTION: We apologize for the mistaken date at the end of today's message: Jesus' death occurred in A.D. 31, not A.D. 27.This week TJ and I will finish part three of our ‘sub-series’ on the Sabbath. We will continue reflecting on Jesus’ relationship to the Sabbath during his earthly ministry, picking up where we left off last week. PLEASE NOTE: This week’s study guide is identical to last week’s study guide, so if you’ve al...
2022-10-0837 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchRepairing the Breach, pt. 3 - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchOctober 1, 2022This week’s message: Repairing the Breach, pt 3.This week TJ and I will dive into part three of our ‘sub-series’ on the Sabbath. As you know, this three part series is one small piece of a larger series of messages exploring the implications for today’s church of the message in Isaiah 58. In this teaching we’ll be exploring how Jesus’ related to, and understood, the Sabbath.—Nathan9 AM Worship: Great Room10:05 AM ALL Sabbath SchoolsChildren’s Sabbath School begins wi...
2022-10-0140 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchRepairing the Breach, pt. 2 - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchSeptember 24, 2022This Week's Message: Repairing the Breach, pt 2. We're continuing our dive into the Sabbath as connected to the paradigm of Isaiah 58. We'll be building on last week's teaching, looking at what might be referred to as "Sabbatizing" reality. Let's begin.Next week: Repairing the Breach, pt. 3—Nathan4th Sabbath of the Month Schedule: 9:00 am Breakfast in the Great Room 9:45 am Worship in the Sanctuary11:15 am Sabbath School --with Outreach activities happening concurrently....
2022-09-2447 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchRepairing the Breach, pt. 1 - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchSeptember 17, 2022This week’s message: Repairing the Breach, pt 1.This week we continue the journey we began two weeks ago in Isaiah 58. We’ll be exploring two primary pieces. One, what does it mean to be a “repairer of the breach” or a “restorer of homes”? Two: in more specific terms, what does it look like to live out the true fast God has in mind? As promised, this is part of a sub-series on the Sabbath, and this week we’ll begin to see the outlines of that connection.
2022-09-1740 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Final Week: Bethany - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchSeptember 10, 2022This week’s message: The Final Week: Bethany. Some places burst with significance for us. An old house. A place in the neighborhood. A stretch of beach. A country road. To name just a few. Bethany was that place for Jesus. It’s also our starting point in a series of periodic reflections on Jesus’ final week.Next week: Repairing the Breach, pt. 1—Nathan9 AM Worship: Great Room10:05 AM ALL Sabbath SchoolsChildren’s Sabbath School beg...
2022-09-1018 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchIsaiah's Loud Cry - Pastor Nathan Stearman & Elder TJ TruehBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchSeptember 3, 2022This week’s message: Isaiah’s Loud Cry. This week TJ Trueh and I will begin an exciting journey through Scripture exploring God’s purpose for his people—especially now. We’ve been surprised over and over again by things we’ve discovered and it’s too important for us not to share. We think you’ll agree. This week we’ll specifically be moving through Isaiah 58, though we’ll be coming back to parts of it in the future. The study guide below will be helpful in preparing.—Na...
2022-09-0352 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist Church[Dig Deep] Habakkuk - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJune 4, 2022This Week's Message: [Dig Deep] Habakkuk. When God and life don’t make sense. The poignant book of Habakkuk, written so long ago, feels remarkably contemporary. See for yourself: “God, how long do I have to cry out for help before you listen? How many times do I have to yell, ‘Help! Murder! Police!’ before you come to the rescue? Why do you force me to look at evil, stare trouble in the face day after day? Anarchy and violence break out, quarrels and fights all over the place. L...
2022-06-0458 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchCompanion in Mission - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMay 28, 2022https://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-05-2844 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Human Factor - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMay 21, 2022The Human Factor. There’s a reason Jesus instructed his disciples, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19, NIV). And also, “You are the salt of the earth. …You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13 & 14, NIV). Paul asks a related, probing question: “How can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14, NIV). What is unmistakably clear in Scripture is that in God’s redemptive mission, human participation actually matters. Consider reading Isaiah 6:1-8. Ask yourself the question: Do I matter much in God’s great work of redemption?ht...
2022-05-2128 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe G.O.A.T. - Peter FloresBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMay 14, 2022The G.O.A.T: We’ll be talking about GOATs this weekend and it might not be the goat you’re thinking of. We are butting heads with the topic of giftedness and it’s role in our day to day lives.A few weeks ago we dove in together to try and find where Spiritual Gifts were and how we could find our own.This week our challenge is to nail down specifically what the Spiritual Gifts are at Brunswick and what their uses will b...
2022-05-1425 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchJesus and His Mother - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMay 7, 2022This week’s message: Jesus and His Mother. It’s both the day before Mother’s Day and Communion! This week’s brief teaching will find us reveling in the wonder of redemption and finding special encouragement for mothers—and, of course, the rest of us—in the mix of these magnificent, twin themeshttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-05-0716 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchHezekiah and the Case Against Praying - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchApril 30, 2022This week begins a semi-regular “series” digging deeper into Scripture—and it’s a hard case: Hezekiah and the Case Against Prayer.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-04-3050 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchMultipliers - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchApril 23, 2022Multipliers. “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds” (John 12:24, NIV). “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19, NKJV). “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19, NIV). Multiplication is embedded in the created world—and it’s in the DNA of the disciple. It’s in the DNA of the church. Kingdom growth is not an awkward contortion of the church or the disciple to dutifully follow orders—rather, as the churc...
2022-04-2337 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchBreaking Death - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchApril 16, 2022This week’s message: Breaking Death. Around the world the incredible reality of the resurrection is being celebrated. He is risen! This week we’ll reflect on the implications of Jesus’ total victory over death. You may find reading 1 Corinthians 15 helpful.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-04-1632 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchBrunswick Jumping Beans - Peter FloresBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchApril 9, 2022This week’s message: Brunswick Jumping Beans. This weekend we'll be looking together at the book of Esther and JUMPING BEANS! I'd overdo it with mushrooms if I'm not careful so I figure we should move our mycelium into some different ideas.Jumping Beans or rather, Mexican Jumping beans, were introduced to me as a child. In fact, it was a nickname for me. I was a child who couldn't sit still. Mexican jumping beans don't sit still either and they aren't really beans anyway. They ar...
2022-04-0937 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchHealed or Saved? A Long Journey Home - Terri JacksonBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchApril 2, 2022This Week's Message: Healed or Saved? A Long Journey Home.“Our confession of His faithfulness is Heaven's chosen agency for revealing Christ to the world.” This is just what you’ll have the privilege of experiencing as Terri Jackson shares the story of God’s providence in her life.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-04-0244 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPerfect Place - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMarch 26, 2022Perfect Place. It’s Outreach Sabbath! Our teaching this week will be a helpful reminder that right where we are is, at the moment, just the right place to be—and that in that place, God has a very special mission for us.OUTREACH SABBATH SCHEDULE9 AM Breakfast: Great Room9:45 AM Worship: Sanctuary11:15 AM Outreach/Adult Sabbath School (for those who wish)/Beginners Sabbath Schoolhttp://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-03-2632 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThere is a Cause - Edrol SandyBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMarch 19, 2022Thank you to Edrol Sandy for bringing the message this weekend!http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-03-1947 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSpiritual Gifts and Where to Find Them - Peter FloresBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMarch 12, 2022Spiritual Gifts and Where to Find Them. Be honest, when was the last time you evaluated your giftedness in a spiritual sense? Do you know what your gift(s) is/are? Do you nurture it/them? How do we know when we are exercising our gifts in the way God intended?I have these same questions too and honestly there are perhaps too many answers. This week I hope you'll join me in finding out what the Bible has to say about spiritual gifts....
2022-03-1230 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchMy Story - Isabelle GravesBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMarch 5, 2022One of our amazing young adults and PTA seniors, Isabelle Graves, will be sharing her story this Sabbath.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-03-0514 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchComfort or Christianity - Peter FloresBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchFebruary 26, 2022This week’s message Comfort or Christianity? This week we’ll be examining the role of comfort in the life of a Christian from the perspective of…Mushrooms? What does a healthy Christian biome look like and how does Christianity relate outside of its own bubble? Do the fruits of the spirit become fruiting bodies that are seen throughout our communities? Does our Outreach Sabbath mimic mycelium? If you don’t know what I’m talking about that’s ok! We’ll be perusing over a variety of topics/ideas a...
2022-02-2629 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchIt's a Long Road - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchFebruary 19, 2022It’s a Long Road.“The soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head (Mark 4:28, NIV).”This week our teaching will focus on leaning in to the reality that relationships and deep change are a slow process.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-02-1933 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchInfusion - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchFebruary 12, 2022This week’s message Infusion. It’s essential to who believers are. Jesus used the metaphor of “salt,” in a sense depicting the idea of infusion as how we impact the people around us. In this week’s teaching, I’ll be focusing on what it means to infuse our space with the goodness of God. It’s an idea that permeates Scripture. It must permeate our church culture, too. And it might be more radical than we anticipate.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-02-1249 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchA Call to Come Out - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchFebruary 5, 2022A Call to Come Out. Jesus calls us out of our places of comfort and safety into a life radically committed to him. This week we’ll reflect together on the call to follow Jesus as central to a life lived doing the mission of Jesus in the place we are.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-02-0525 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Secret Soul of Mission - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJanuary 29, 2022http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-01-2930 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchDystopia - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJanuary 22, 2022http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-01-2228 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchGod Tempted - Elder Larry LaClairBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJanuary 15, 2022Today's Message: God TemptedToday we will spend some time looking at how to study questions that arise while reading the Bible as we look at one question from this week: What does it mean to tempt God? We look at the Bible passages quoted in Matthew from the Old Testament to answer this really important question and what it means for us today.http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-01-1532 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchA Heart Like His - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJanuary 8, 2022This week’s message:A Heart Like His. “Is this not the fast that I have chosen?” (Isaiah 58:6, NKJV) This probing question, calling the ancient people of God to account, has implications for us. Now. What might those implications be?http://www.brunswicksdachurch.org
2022-01-0845 minBrunswick Seventh-day Adventist ChurchHe Loved Them. So He Stayed Away - Pastor Nathan StearmanBrunswick Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJanuary 1, 2022This week’s message:He loved them. So he stayed away. As we move into a brand new year, the story of Lazarus will form a beautiful framework for hope and courage as we live through the challenges this year is bound to bring.
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Mission LabEpisode 098 - Gospel-Centered Discipleship With Nathan StearmanShawn sits down with his good friend, Pastor Nathan Stearman, to talk about Nathan's journey from guilt-driven discipleship to gospel-centered discipleship. Nathan shares his story - about his upbringing, about stepping into the glorious light of the gospel, and about how the gospel has changed the way he treats his dog.
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Prophecy WatchersNathan Jones: Majoring in the Minor Prophets Has your faith ever been challenged? Are you ready for a faith journey with the Minor Prophets? These twelve messengers of God learned trust and obedience in the midst of great challenges. As a result, they discovered confidence, reliance, credibilHas your faith ever been challenged? Are you ready for a faith journey with the Minor Prophets? These twelve messengers of God learned trust and obedience in the midst of great challenges. As a result, they discovered confidence, reliance, credibility, belief, and trust—discoveries that are still exciting and applicable to us today! Join Gary Stearman and Nathan Jones as th...
2019-01-1128 minProphecy WatchersNathan Jones: Majoring in the Minor Prophets Has your faith ever been challenged? Are you ready for a faith journey with the Minor Prophets? These twelve messengers of God learned trust and obedience in the midst of great challenges. As a result, they discovered confidence, reliance, credibilHas your faith ever been challenged? Are you ready for a faith journey with the Minor Prophets? These twelve messengers of God learned trust and obedience in the midst of great challenges. As a result, they discovered confidence, reliance, credibility, belief, and trust—discoveries that are still exciting and applicable to us today! Join Gary Stearman and Nathan Jones as th...
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