Shows
2025-03-0443 min
Anchor Church PodcastI Lift My Eyes Up (Numbers 21:4-9) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from February 23, 2025.
2025-02-2539 min
Anchor Church PodcastCrime and Punishment (Genesis 3) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from February 10, 2025.
2025-02-1242 min
Anchor Church PodcastMeaningful Membership :: Stephen SearlesMessage from January 5, 2025, on what it means to be a member of Anchor Church.
2025-01-0834 min
Anchor Church PodcastFrom Broken to Beautiful (Ruth 4) :: Stephen SearlesAdvent message from December 29, 2024.
2025-01-0241 minAnchor Church PodcastTwo Sizes Too Small (Christmas Message) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from December 22, 2024.
2024-12-2723 min
Anchor Church PodcastThe Story of Us (Ruth 1) :: Stephen SearlesWeek 1 message of our 2024 Advent series based on the book of Ruth.
2024-12-0336 min
Anchor Church PodcastI Saw the Light (John 5:1-21) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from November 24, 2024.
2024-11-2637 min
Anchor Church PodcastSpoils of the War on Death (Ephesians 4:1-16) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from November 3, 2024.
2024-11-0642 min
Anchor Church PodcastA Prayer for the Saints (Ephesians 1:15-23) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from September 22, 2024.
2024-09-2547 min
Anchor Church PodcastWhen You're Here You're Home (Ephesians 1:3-14) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from September 15, 2024.
2024-09-1739 min
Anchor Church PodcastWe've Seen the Lord (John 20:19-31) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from July 28, 2024.
2024-07-3037 min
2024-07-1731 min
The Hallows ChurchSummer Series | Stephen SearlesThis week's Summer Series guest speaker is a longtime friend of the Hallows Church Stephen Searles.
2024-07-1441 min
Anchor Church PodcastA Kings Coronation (John 19:1-16) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from June 30, 2024.
2024-07-0244 min
2024-06-1841 min
Anchor Church PodcastUnity, Liberty, Charity (John 17:20-28) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from June 2, 2024.
2024-06-0442 min
Anchor Church PodcastOne Voice, One Heart (John 17:6-19) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from May 26, 2024.
2024-05-2935 min
Epic Spotlight PodcastStephen Searles II- Blueprints & Beyond: Exploring the Construction IndustryStephen Searles II, a construction pro with nearly 30 years of experience. From his early days on job sites with his father's company to full-time trade school and advanced studies in project management and civil engineering, Stephen's passion for construction runs deep. He's dabbled in real estate investing and served as a trusted general contractor for investors, all driven by his unwavering love for the craft. For Stephen, construction isn't just a job—it's a lifelong pursuit of mastery and dedication.In this episode Dante and Stephen discuss:Keeping Construction Projects on Time and Bu...
2024-05-1627 min2024-05-0744 min
Anchor Church PodcastOne of These is Not Like the Other (John 15:1-8) :: Stephen Searles Message from April 21, 2024.
2024-04-2646 min
Anchor Church PodcastA Path, a Promise and a Paraclete (John 14:8-17) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from April 7, 2024.
2024-04-0944 min
Anchor Church PodcastAnd it was Night (John 13:18-38) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from March 10, 2024.
2024-03-1241 min
Anchor Church PodcastThe Truth of Unbelief (John 12:35-50) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from February 25, 2024.
2024-02-2746 min
Anchor Church PodcastNothing Wasted ((John 11:45-53) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from February 5. 2024.
2024-02-0741 min
Anchor Church PodcastDidn't Dare Hope (John 11:1-27) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from January 21, 2024.
2024-01-2244 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayNothing WastedWe are so excited to be back after our end of the year Sabbath. The holidays can be stressful and hard. Actually, the holidays are always stressful, let's be honest. However, something can be good AND hard at the same time. In a life submitted to God the Father even those hard parts are not wasted. In todays passage we explore the truth that nothing is wasted as far as God is concerned.
2024-01-1138 min2024-01-0236 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayA Bruised ConquerorSo often we look for the tallest, strongest, and most attractive candidates to lead us. When God the Son stepped out of heaven into the world He created to save us He came as the opposite of those things. Yet, He was the strongest and most powerful man in history. Isaiah 53 perfectly predicted the life of Jesus 700 years before He was born. Let's explore these ancient prophecies.
2023-12-1345 min
2023-12-0636 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayA Gentle SaviorSo often in today's culture our leaders are the toughest, meanest, loudest, and strongest. Our world tells us that in order to have power you must be strong and harsh. But as we look at the first arrival of Jesus, when he came as the Lamb of God, we see the most powerful man to ever live leading with a trait so often lost in our society, gentleness.
2023-12-0435 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayFrom Garden to GardenWhen people are searching for good news they don't always go to the Bible. If they do go to the Bible the Old Testament Prophets are pretty low on the list of places they go. However, the Old Testament prophets told us so much about Jesus, both who He would be and what He would do. Isaiah 35 even alludes to a second advent of Jesus when we will all return to a beautiful Garden.
2023-11-2936 min
Anchor Church PodcastGarden to Garden (Isaiah 35:1-10) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from November 26, 2023.
2023-11-2841 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayTis So SweetWhen tragedy strikes do we really trust Jesus? As we finish up the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus we explore why it is sometimes easier to trust IN Jesus than it is to fully trust Him.
2023-11-1538 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayCows and New GatesIn the south, colloquialisms abound. One that is used often is, "You look like a cow staring at a new gate." It describes someone faced with an obstacle or question that they can't seem to solve, and they just stare, sometimes in disbelief. The Jews were often like this when it came to Jesus. He presented them with questions and answers they just couldn't believe.
2023-11-0824 min
Anchor Church PodcastIntentional Discipleship (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22) :: Stephen SearlesMessage from October 29, 2023.
2023-10-3036 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayDumb, Defenseless, and LovedHave you ever wondered what a shepherd actually does? Me too. Shepherding isn't a very popular occupation today, so many of us do not know what a shepherd's job really is. Today, Stephen attempts to explain what a shepherd does and why it is such a beautiful metaphor for Jesus to use to describe Himself.
2023-10-2541 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayRemember RememberThe people of Israel struggled to remember the goodness and mercies of God. They were sheep with a short memory who needed protection from a good shepherd. In today's passage in 1 Samuel 7, our executive lead Delfino shows us God protecting His people as the Good Shepherd.
2023-10-2135 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WaySheep without a ShepherdHave you ever heard someone say that things are worse now than they ever have been? Is that really true? Stepping away from our study of John we begin a short message series this week entitled "The Good Shepherd". Our first stop brings us to the book of Judges where things are not great for the people of Israel. God's people have lost their leader Joshua and when sheep don't have a shepherd they wander as the people of Israel show all too well.
2023-10-0938 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayCape and AllHave you ever needed a hero? I think all of us have at some point. Often when we think of heroes we think of muscle bound men and women in spandex with super powers. But what if the hero we needed all along was just a shepherd who knows our name?
2023-10-0337 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayLike a Nail in the HeadIf you had a nail in your forehead would you want someone to help you get it out? What if you were blind? Would you rather stay in your blindness or have sight? In today's passage we see the Pharisees angry that a man who was once blind can now see. But why? Could it be that this man's sight pointed our their own blindness?
2023-09-2534 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WaySpiritual BlinkinsHave you ever thought you could do something but realized halfway in you really couldn't? So many people are walking around thinking they have spiritual sight but are truly spiritually blind. In John chapter 9, we see a story of Jesus healing a blind man. While we know Jesus did came to physically give sight to the blind, could Jesus have been using this miracle to teach us a lot more?
2023-09-1941 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayLobsters in the TankToday's passage in John chapter 8 Jesus offers freedom. The Pharisees response is so similar to the response of many who are far from God even today; from what do we need freedom? Jesus' answer is simple: sin. However, He is truly challenging us with so much more.
2023-09-1238 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayParadise ForsakenOur whole lives we seek to find our own little paradise. We want to find the place that everything is perfect. If we find it, we hold onto it with white knuckles. But is this the way Jesus taught us to live? Is this the example He set for us? Let's look at John chapter 8 together.
2023-09-0942 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayWill the real Jesus Christ please stand up?The great poet and philosopher Marshall Mathers once implored the real Slim Shady to please stand up. In John chapter 7, it seems the Jews are asking a similar question to Jesus. They were confused about who He really was so Jesus explained it to them pretty plainly. Today we still struggle to see who the real biblical and historical Jesus is. Let's discover it together.
2023-08-1434 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayTrilemmaReturning to our study of the book of John we find ourselves in the beginning of chapter 7, which on first read seems fairly tame. The drama of the passage centers around verse 5 where we learn that not even Jesus' brothers believed His claims yet. Why didn't they believe? How could they not? And if they didn't how can we believe that Jesus was who He said He was?
2023-08-1134 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayA Cup of Coffee with Stephen and JessIn a return to our semi-regular podcast, Stephen and Jess discuss the sermon "Something Stinks". This sermon covers the story of Exodus 16 and the Israelites being provided for in the desert wilderness. Grab a cup of coffee and let's listen!
2023-08-0732 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WaySomething StinksHave you ever struggled to trust God? Even after He has proven His faithfulness countless times we all struggle to truly trust Him. The Israelites proved this over and over again. In today's story out of Exodus 16 their unbelief caused things to, well to put it bluntly, it caused things to stink.
2023-08-0138 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayAn Unusual StrategyGod is a master of unusual strategy. Time and again we see Him using unusual strategies to do miraculous things. In todays message we see God's unusual plan for salvation laid out in the book of Exodus. His plan has been the same since the beginning but was fully fulfilled in Jesus.
2023-07-2431 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WaySovereignty, Providence, and PromisesThis week we have a special guest, John Emerick, sharing with us from God's word, the Bible. We zoom in on a man named Joseph who had a life that looked nothing like he planned. Though his life didn't go according to Joseph's plan it went exactly according to God's. Come one as we explore three aspects of God's character; sovereignty, providence, and promises.
2023-07-1739 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayThe Commerce of HeavenContinuing in our stroll through Genesis, we are introduced to a man named Jacob. He is a liar, a cheater, and in every way much more a scoundrel than he is a saint. How does this man become the namesake of God's chosen people, Israel? And why does Jesus reference a weird dream that Jacob has in the wilderness when describing Himself? Let's find out.
2023-07-1239 minThe Pointe Church at Federal WayA Cup of Coffee with Stephen and JessThis week we have a special guest with us on the show! We are discussing the end of John Chapter 6 and the sermon "Hard to Swallow". Sometimes God asks us to do hard things. When he does, how we will react?
2023-07-0622 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayA Chosen PeopleStepping back into our series Long Story Short, we discover the beginning of God's plan to redeem earth in Genesis. God chose to redeem the world through a chosen people. This plan started with a promise to a man named Abram and continues to show itself to be true to us today.
2023-06-2637 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayHard to SwallowJohn chapter 6 is full of some weird stuff. From spontaneous food multiplication, to teleportation, to... well, you'll see. But what does it all mean? What was Jesus really calling us into when he invited His disciples into in the passage? Come along with us as we explore one of the weirdest passages of the Bible and try to make it make some sense!
2023-06-2234 minThe Pointe Church at Federal WayProdigal GodLast week Stephen got the opportunity to speak at our sending church, Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, Texas. Listen in as he tackles a text that might be very familiar to some of you, the parable of the Prodigal Son. This story often gets its name from a the character of the younger son but what if the story wasn't about him at all? What if the story is really about a Prodigal God?
2023-06-1628 min
The Brazos Pointe Living RoomThe Pointe Church Update (Searles)A conversation with Stephen and Jessica Searles.
2023-06-1223 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayToil and TroubleOur souls spend their entire existence searching for rest. Searching for home. One of the most beautiful invitations of the gospel is the invitation for our souls to find our home, and our rest, in Jesus. In John chapter 6 Jesus begins this to teach us that all of our toiling and trouble ends in Him for He is the bread of life.
2023-06-0536 minThe Pointe Church at Federal WayA Cup of Coffee with Stephen and Jess Ep 2In the second installment of this new segment, Lead Pastor Stephen and our Next Gen and Communications Lead Jess unpack the message from Sunday. Join them as they talk through one of Jesus' most famous miracles and what truths He teaches that still apply to our lives today. Be sure to grab your favorite brew!
2023-05-3133 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayCheckers and ChessJohn 6 is a turning point in the ministry of Jesus. He is approaching the second of three Passover Festivals that comprised His ministry, and all of His carefully laid out plans are beginning to show. Jesus, in unity with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit, has been putting these plans into motion since time began. Jesus' disciples saw a crowd of hungry people, but Jesus saw the fulfillment of plans He wrote long ago.
2023-05-2934 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayFour WitnessesIf you were on trial, you would want your defense to call strong witnesses. In today's passage out of John 5, we see Jesus call probably 4 of the greatest witnesses anyone could ever call to defend His claims of deity and authority. These witnesses are quite compelling, but in today's world is there a fifth witness through which God is making His appeal?
2023-05-2243 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayWorth FollowingAs we continue to look at the book of John chapter 5 we see Jesus making some bold claims. After showing that He was Lord of the sabbath by performing a miracle Jesus goes on to tell us exactly why that is true. The real question we all have to ask is, after hearing Jesus' claims about Himself is He worth following?
2023-05-1545 minThe Pointe Church at Federal WayA Cup of Coffee with Stephen and JessIn a new segment for our podcast, our Lead Pastor Stephen and our Next Gen and Communications Lead Jess tell the story of how our church came to be. Grab a cup of coffee and listen to how God brought everything together!
2023-05-0937 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayAuthentic FaithAs we wrap up the fourth chapter of John's account of Jesus' life, we see a story of a man in desperate need. His son was dying. Jesus knew, however, that this man, and his son's biggest need wasn't physical healing. The biggest need they had was the same need we all share with them, salvation from sin. Jesus knows this man wants his son to live, but Jesus also knows that if this man would put his faith in Jesus, his son and himself could experience eternal life. Jesus was interested in this man having authentic faith. So...
2023-05-0137 min
The Hallows ChurchJohn 4:16-42 | Occupational Hazard | Stephen Searles, Hallows EdmondsLast week we discussed what it looked like to be like Jesus in seeking our hurting and broken people. In John 5:16-42, we see how this story is really about us being the one sought and how our story of redemption can be used to draw others to Jesus.
#metoo #John4
2023-04-2634 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayOccupational HazardWARNING: This podcast episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and assault
Our stories are some of the only things completely unique to us. They are the things we know the best. Many of them are full of hurt, suffering, and shame. In this week's passage we find a woman who shared that with us. Her past was so hurtful she tried to hide as much as she could but Jesus found her and knew her fully and loved her deeply. In this sermon, Stephen shares some of the darkest and most shameful parts of...
2023-04-2533 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayFor what do you thirst?In a return to the biography of Jesus' life we call the gospel of John, we see Jesus doing typical Jesus things, meeting people where they are and elevating marginalized people. In today's passage, the beginning of chapter 4, we see Jesus tired after a long, hot journey. But the heat and fatigue don't keep Jesus from doing what he always does, using an ordinary moment for sacred purposes.
2023-04-1933 min
The Hallows ChurchJohn 4:1-15 | For What Are You Thirsty? | Stephen Searles, Hallows EdmondsWe all thirst for something but for what are we thirsty? With guest speaker, Stephen Searles, we see in today’s text that Jesus engaged in an interaction with a woman drawing water from a well. Jesus offers her water that will quench her thirst forever but what He is actually offering goes far beyond a physical need for water.
2023-04-1932 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WaySPECIAL EPISODE- The Passover LambThis past weekend we celebrated the most important day in history, Easter Sunday. The story that ended that day almost 2000 years ago, the story of sin and death and salvation, started thousands of years before that. The Bible tells this story over and over again. Instead of just posting the sermon from this past week, we wanted you to be able to experience our entire Easter celebration on the podcast. This is obviously much longer than usual, but we hope you see, hear, and know Jesus better after you listen!
2023-04-121h 15
The Pointe Church at Federal WayThe PlanAs we enter into what we of the Christian faith call Holy Week, we explore the reason behind the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. While Jesus giving up His life willingly seems like a contingency plan, the Bible gives us a different story. Come with us as we discover that Jesus was always the plan.
2023-04-0338 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayIn the Beginning, GraceIn a short step away from following the story of Jesus through the book of John, we will take a few weeks to follow the story of Jesus through the whole Bible. Genesis 1 is one of the most known passages in the entire Bible. It tells the origins of the universe. But what if we misunderstood
the whole reason it was written? What if it was all about Jesus?
2023-03-2034 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayThe Best ManThe best man at a wedding has a pretty simple job, get the groom to the altar at all costs. After that, his job is done and he can fade into the background. John the Baptist in a lot of ways acted as Jesus' best man as Jesus arrived to meet His bride, the Church. Once Jesus arrived, John knew it was time to decrease so Jesus could increase. He knew that following Jesus was better.
2023-03-1332 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayExposedJohn 3:16 is quite possibly the most quoted verse of the Bible. Many of us may know the words of the verse, but have we stopped lately to explore the depth of love and grace it explains? In the second half of Jesus' interaction with a man named Nicodemus, Jesus reveals His reason for coming: to save the world.
2023-03-0637 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayCredentialsNicodemus had every credential you could want in ancient Israel. He was a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a Rabbi of some renown, and not to mention one of God's chosen people. When Jesus tells him that his credentials would not be enough to enter the kingdom of Heaven, Nicodemus is incredulous. What credentials would it take to get to heaven? Jesus answer was simple: to be born again.
2023-02-2737 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayOutside Looking InThe table-flipping Jesus we see in the biography of Jesus' life we call the gospel of John, is one that many people point to when they are, let's just say, being a bit unkind. But what got Jesus so upset the day he walked into the temple and saw his Father's house turned into a marketplace? What turned a kind and gentle man into a whip-bearing, table-flipping, house-clearing one? One word: heartbreak.
2023-02-2732 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayAgnus Dei; Come and SeeTitles are important and in today's passage Jesus is given an extremely powerful one; Lamb of God. Stephen, one of our pastors, leads us through the history of this phrase and why it is central to the gospel, or good news of Jesus. Beyond even the claim of Jesus being the lamb of God the author tells us of a powerful invitation that Jesus offered His followers and extends to us today; come and see.
2023-02-2532 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayWhat and WhyThis week we are challenged to answer the two most important questions in all of life; What do you believe about Jesus and why do you believe that? As we continue our journey through the biography of Jesus we call the gospel of John, we explore some extremely important truths about Jesus. The first chapter of John has a lot to say about what we should believe about Jesus and why we should believe them. Come see, hear, and know Jesus with us.
2023-02-2334 min
The Pointe Church at Federal WayThat You May BelieveIn today's message, Stephen introduces us to the biography of Jesus' life we call the gospel of John. This book was written for a very specific purpose, that all those who would read it would believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you would have life in His name.
2023-02-2224 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 11:37-12:3 | "The Best Intentions" | Stephen SearlesSo often we can begin following Gods law with a pure heart and motive only to see it devolve into a meaningless ritual at best and idolatry at worst. In today’s passage Jesus strongly rebuke those who claim to love God, so they keep His law. In reality, they love the law, and the status that following it affords, well above God or His people.
2023-01-1632 minThe Brazos Pointe Living RoomInterview with Stephen Searles (The Pointe Church Seattle)A conversation with Stephen Searles who is planting The Pointe Church in Seattle, Washington.
2022-11-2739 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 10:38 - 11:13 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "The One Thing"Humans are in a constant search for what we need and those needs often equate to what we can do. In today’s passage Jesus tells us there is only one thing we need, and it is nothing that we can do it is all about who He is.
Who is God?
-Father
-Holy
-King
-Provider
-Forgiver
What does God do?
-Responds to persistence and boldness
-Answers prayer
-Forgives sin
-Leads
Is God Good?
What do we need?
What do we need to do?
How does Jesus meet our needs?
2022-11-2247 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 9:46-56 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "Lessons On Greatness"What does it mean to be great? The pursuit of greatness is admired in the west and eagerly sought. The disciples even desired to be great. In Luke 9:46-56, Jesus provides his disciples with four lessons of greatness, and shows them how true greatness is found in his character, his message, his sacrifice, and his compassion.
2022-10-2244 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 9:1-11 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "Where You Lead, I Will Follow"In Luke 9:1-11, we see Jesus doing something he does often, sending reconciled people to broken people to reconcile them. We see His message being carried by ordinary people and His power being magnified in their ordinary nature. Ultimately, the world can’t help but take notice when they see Jesus’ Kingdom being built and His name being made famous.
-A call to build is a call to go
-Kingdoms aren't built by rearranging bricks but by adding new ones
-Healing and the Gospel go hand in hand
-Preaching the Gospel and building the Kingdom will not go unnoticed
-Comfort-seeking and...
2022-09-1126 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 8:4-15 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "Conditions of the Heart", Part 2Join us this Sunday as we worship and study Luke 8:4-15. Pastor Stephen will explore how the Parable of the Sower teaches about the conditions of the heart, how our hearts receive the Word, and why the gospel takes root in a willing and noble heart.
2022-05-0939 minThe Hallows ChurchLuke 6:20-49 | Stephen Searles, West Seattle Expression | "Life in the Kingdom of God"Study Luke 6:20-49 with Stephen Searles, Hallows Church Planter in Residence, to see how Jesus turns values and assumptions on their heads when He paints a picture of what life looks like when He gets His way. As we study together, we will see a beautiful, and often surprising, picture of sacrificial love, generous mercy and boundless grace.
Sermon Outline:
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Life in the Kingdom of God is . . .
Joyful (vv. 20-26)
Graceful (vv. 27-35)
Merciful (vv. 36-38)
Helpful (vv. 39-42)
Beautiful (vv. 43-45)
Stable (vv 46-49)
Questions and Topics Addressed:
Forgiveness
Beatitudes
Sermon on the Mount
Kingdom of God
...
2022-04-0437 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 5:33-6:11 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "An Accommodating Heart"Study Luke 5:33-6:11 with Stephen Searles, our Hallows Church Planter in Residence and consider how in the new covenant, we receive hearts that can accommodate the life Jesus brings– lives filled with joy, satisfaction, and restoration.
2022-03-2134 minThe Hallows ChurchLuke 5:17-26 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "Faith, Forgiveness, and Healing"As we continue our study in the book of Luke (5:17-26), may we be encouraged with the expressions of faith, authority and worship witnessed in this passage.
2022-03-0850 minThe Hallows ChurchLuke 5:12-16 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "When Our Needs Meet a Willing Savior"As we recall, rejoice in, and rely on the gospel in the midst of both pain and joy, certainty and uncertainty, peace and war, we continue our study in the book of Luke. May we be encouraged by the timeless truths found in Luke 5:12-16–-that our deepest needs to be healed and saved are willingly met by Jesus.
SERMON OUTLINE
1) Knowing Our Need v.12
-Our Need to be Healed
Lev. 13:45-46
-Our Need to be Saved
2)Knowing Our Savior vv.13-14
Matt. 5:17
-Who is Willing to Heal
-Who is Willing to Save
2 Cor. 5:21
1 Tim. 1:15
3) Knowing Our Purpose v.15
4)Knowing Ou...
2022-03-0135 min
The Hallows ChurchLuke 1:39-45 | Stephen Searles, Wallingford Expression | "Christ-Centered Community"Listen to Sunday's sermon by Stephen Searles, our Hallows Church Planter in Residence, as we continue our study into Luke 1:39-45. As you listen, may you be encouraged to press into and embody the gift of Christ-Centered community.
Eager for support in the task head, Mary follows the angel’s encouragement and goes to visit Elizabeth. Upon arriving, the child in Elizabeth’s womb jumps for joy. Filled with the Spirit, Elizabeth understands the reason for Mary’s visit and encourages her by affirming God’s promises to her. In this text we witness a beautiful example of grace-filled community. After be...
2021-11-1538 min
We Hate MoviesSingle White Female (with Jourdain Searles)On this week's show, film critic and Bad Romance Podcast co-host, Jourdain Searles drops by to chat with the guys about the totally wild, ultra-horny thriller, Single White Female! How delightfully skeezy is Tobo in this movie? Did they mean to have Jennifer Jason Leigh enter the film like Nosferatu? And why didn't Bridget Fonda just get a dog? PLUS: Did Steven Weber sit in gum?
Single White Female stars Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Frances Bay, and the great Stephen Tobolowsky as Mitchell; directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Catch WHM on tour...
2021-09-282h 02
The Hallows Church1 Samuel 26 | Living By Faith | Edmonds, Stephen SearlesLet's talk about faith.
When faith is depicted as one dimensional, a cop-out, or an excuse, we are simply not talking about faith. Faith is multidimensional not one-dimensional. It is both acting and receiving: experiencing God’s greatness and showcasing His grace. In this Sunday's scripture focus, we see Saul regress from his recent commitment and David respond with faith rather than fury. As the chapter unfolds, we are shown what it means to live by faith rather than act impulsively or impatiently. Together, we'll discover that multidimensional faith enables our lives to turn into a showcase of God’s grac...
2021-08-3045 minThe Hallows ChurchGenesis 16 | AloneIn a step away from our study of 1 Samuel we are going to examine a story in Genesis 16 with Stephen Searles, our Church Planter in Residence. While it may be out of our current book of study, we'll find that today's passage still sheds light on when our mess meets God's mercy.
Abram was a man with whom God had made a unique covenant: God would make of Abram’s descendants a great nation to be a blessing to every nation on earth. Just one minor problem arose, Abram had no children and his days to do so seemed to be...
2021-07-2736 minThe Hallows Church1 Samuel 20 | You've Got a Friend in MeJoin Hallows Church Planter in Residence, Stephen Searles, in studying 1 Samuel 20 and the friendship between Jonathan and David and, ultimately, the friendship Jesus offers you and me.
2021-07-0151 min
The COMEBACK CoachEp. 23 LEE MILTEER: From Tragedy To Triumph (with mindset & intuition)- READ THE SHOW NOTES BELOWLee MilteerEven if you think you 'know' Lee Milteer - you may not know of the tragedy she experienced at 27 years of age. Lee bravely tells the story of her personal tragedy - and how she was able to came back - and triumph in all areas of life and business.Main site: https://www.milteer.comLee's Special FREE Offer: Five Types of Energy (FREE videos)https://www.fivetypesofenergy.com1. Creating A Positive Mental...
2021-06-1644 min
The Hallows ChurchJohn 6 | Where Else Would We Go?Today we are studying John 6 with our church planter in residence, Stephen Searles, in a stand-alone, yet thematically-connected, passage.
In today's teaching portion, we see that Jesus and his disciples are exhausted from being constantly followed by crowds looking for miracles. After preaching all day, Jesus sees the crowds are hungry and tired as well so, moved with compassion, He performs a miracle to feed them. However, this miracle is so much more than just food–it is a sign for things to come. The next day the crowds again find Jesus demanding more from Him to satisfy their physical ne...
2021-05-1254 minThe Hallows Church1 Samuel 10 | Undercover KingToday, our study of 1 Samuel 10 leads us to consider the age-old question, "How can this guy save us?" Our Church Planter in Residence, Stephen Searles, guides us through the question asked of those God provided to lead His people and eventually of King Jesus himself. May your heart be stirred and encouraged as we consider together the answer to "How can Jesus save us?"
2021-03-2341 min
Bad Romance PodcastA Very Merry Mix-Up (with Stephen Sajdak and Jennifer K.)
This week we were joined by Stephen Sajdak of We Hate Movies and his awesome wife Jennifer to discuss the very bizarre Hallmark movie A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013).
2020-12-091h 12We Hate MoviesS10: Episode 486 - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (with Jourdain Searles)On this week's episode, Pirate Mania claims another victim as the gang welcomes film critic and co-host of the Bad Romance Podcast, Jourdain Searles to chat about the... sigh... fourth installment of this Mickey Mouse franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! How many sword fights in the rafters must we endure? What's with that Judi Dench cameo? And how do you not show the Pearl sailing out of that bottle at the end? PLUS: Did everyone get a look at Barbossa's cool thermos?
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides stars Johnny Depp, Penélope C...
2020-05-261h 54
Film & LoathingEpisode 48: The Halloween Special (The Lighthouse & Stephen King)Welcome to the 2nd Annual Halloween Special from the Film & Loathing podcast! We have a very special episode this week as we review the new film from Robert Eggers, THE LIGHTHOUSE and then move into reviews of 5 different films based off Stephen King books (The Shining, Carrie, Misery, The Mist, Silver Bullet), plus we are joined by two special guests. As always you can send feedback on the show to filmandloathingpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
0:00 - Intro
10:46 - THE LIGHTHOUSE review
1:16:55 - THE SHINING...
2019-10-313h 29Film & LoathingEpisode 24: Pet Semetary (2019)Welcome to another episode of the Film & Loathing podcast! This week we dig deep into the new Stephen King adaptation, Pet Semetary. Plus we talk some other things we've been watching and even dare to ask: just how much money will Avengers: End Game make? And will Avatar 2 shatter records? As always, thoughts and feedback on the show can be sent to filmandloathingpodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
0:00 - Intro
9:45 - Pet Semetary review
46:45 - Stephen King fatigue / How much money will Avengers: Endgame make?
1:11:00 - W...
2019-04-112h 21
New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeHelp for the Haunted: A Novel by John SearlesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/196827 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Help for the Haunted: A Novel Author: John Searles Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 17, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: John Searles’s Help for the Haunted is an unforgettable story of a most unusual family, their deep secrets, their harrowing tragedy, and ultimately, a daughter’s discovery of a dark and unexpected mystery. Sylvie Mason’s parents have an unusual occupation—helping “haunted souls” find peace. After receiving a strange phon...
2013-09-1805 min