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Friend of GodPhilemon: The Transformative Power of Love and FaithSummaryIn this sermon, Chad Smith explores the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon, delving into the themes of love, faith, humility, and grace. The discussion highlights Philemon's character, the transformative story of Onesimus, and the call for Christians to live out their faith through sacrificial love and forgiveness. Sturgis emphasizes the importance of humility and the obligation to love one another as Christ loves us, ultimately reminding listeners of the grace that binds believers together.TakeawaysPhilemon is a beloved fellow worker and brother in Christ.2025-05-0726 min
Friend of GodMark 16: Second ChancesSummaryIn this sermon, Bro. Steve Lammons reflects on the resurrection of Jesus as described in Mark 16, emphasizing the significance of the message delivered to the women at the tomb. He highlights the importance of the phrase 'and Peter,' illustrating how it represents a second chance for Peter after his denial of Jesus. Sturgis draws parallels between Peter's experience and the hope and redemption available to all believers, encouraging listeners to embrace the idea that failures do not define them and that a new beginning is always possible through faith in Jesus.2025-04-2218 min
Friend of GodThe Good News: Genesis 50:20In this sermon, Bro. Steve Lammons shares a heartfelt message about the struggles of life, emphasizing the importance of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. He reflects on personal stories of pain and loss, drawing parallels with biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, and David, who faced their own trials yet found purpose and strength through their faith in God. Sturgis encourages listeners to draw near to God, reminding them of the foundational truths that provide hope and comfort amidst life's challenges.TakeawaysLife can be painful, and many people are...2025-04-1433 min
Friend of GodHidden Treasures: Matthew 13:44-46SummaryIn this sermon, Bro Steve Lammons explores the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price from the book of Matthew. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these parables not just as stories about seeking salvation, but as illustrations of Jesus' love and sacrifice for humanity. Sturgis encourages listeners to reflect on their own faith and actions in response to Jesus' sacrifice, urging them to witness and share that love with others.TakeawaysParables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings.The hidden treasure represents...2025-04-0929 min
Friend of GodPut on the Spot: Matthew 19:16-22In this sermon, Bro. Steve Lammons explores the concept of true faith as depicted in Matthew 19, focusing on the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. The discussion delves into the nature of faith that saves, the cost of discipleship, and the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God over material possessions. Sturgis emphasizes that true salvation is an event marked by a genuine decision to follow Jesus, rather than a gradual process of good deeds. The message culminates in an invitation for listeners to reflect on their own faith and relationship with Christ.2025-04-0733 min
Friend of GodMatthew 13: The Wheat and TaresPastor Steve Lammons explores the significance of parables in the teachings of Jesus, focusing on the parable of the wheat and the tares. He discusses the nature of parables as earthly stories with heavenly meanings, emphasizing their role in conveying spiritual truths. The conversation delves into the themes of good and evil, the existence of sin in the world, and the promise of judgment. Sturgis encourages listeners to reflect on their faith and the importance of living a life that honors God, while also acknowledging the challenges posed by evil in society.00:00 Introduction and...2025-04-0334 min
Friend of GodThe Victorious Life Part 2Spiritual warfare is a reality that began with Satan's rebellion in heaven and continues as demons oppose God's purposes today. Christians must learn to recognize and resist spiritual attacks using the authority of Jesus' name and the power of His blood. Through submission to God, standing firm in faith, and operating in unity with other believers, we can effectively combat demonic opposition. Growing in spiritual maturity requires learning to overcome evil through God's power while maintaining a close relationship with Christ.
Victorious Life Part 2 | Gene Gillis
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Friend of GodMake Much of Jesus: Luke 1Luke's Gospel begins with the miraculous announcements of two births that would change history. After 400 years of divine silence, God chose ordinary people like Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary to fulfill extraordinary purposes. Through the birth of John the Baptist, God fulfilled ancient prophecies and demonstrated His perfect timing. John's life purpose, even before birth, was to point others to Jesus, setting an example of humility and faithful service that we can follow today.
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Friend of GodThe Victorious Life: Revelation 3:21God's kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice, establishing the framework for His plan of salvation. Through a series of blood covenants, culminating in Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice, God provided a way to restore humanity's relationship with Him. True salvation requires more than just historical belief - it demands genuine faith, repentance, and personal acceptance of Jesus as Lord. This transformative experience of being born again leads to victory through Christ, not through our own efforts.
Victorious Life | Gene Gillis
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Friend of GodKickstarting the New Year: Psalm 105Kickstarting the New Year | Psalm 105 | Trey Robinson
As we approach the New Year, instead of focusing on fleeting resolutions, let's turn to something more enduring: God's Word. Based on Psalm 105:1-5, this message encourages us to praise God daily, proclaim His name, and seek His will. By doing so, we can enter the New Year with a heart full of faith and a renewed sense of purpose. Reflect on how often you praise God, share the Gospel, and seek His will in your daily life.
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Friend of GodThe Birth of Love: 1 John 4:9-10Christmas is a time to reflect on agape love, the highest form of love that is unconditional, sacrificial, and divine. This love is exemplified by God's actions, such as sending His Son, Jesus, to save humanity. The birth of Jesus is the ultimate manifestation of agape love, showing that God's love is given freely and without conditions. Embracing this love challenges us to love others selflessly and sacrificially, just as God loves us.
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One Gang WorldwideRevving Up Sturgis: Rod Woodruff on Steering the World Famous Motorcycle Rally | One Gang Ep. 59Send us a textIn This Episode: Woody discusses the origins of the Sturgis Rally, the logistical challenges of hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors, and the incredible community that has grown around this annual event. Learn about the economic, social, and cultural impacts of the rally and what it takes to keep such a legendary gathering going strong year after year.About Our Guest: Rod 'Woody' Woodruff has been instrumental in transforming the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from a local gathering into a global phenomenon, drawing riders and enthusiasts from around...2024-12-171h 48
The Opperman Report'Warrior: Frank Sturgis—The CIA's #1 Assassin-Spy, Who Nearly Killed Castro but Was Ambushed by WatergateThe press called him a "real-life James Bond."Fidel Castro called him "the most dangerous CIA agent."History remembers him as a Watergate burglar, yet the Watergate break-in was his least perilous mission.Frank Sturgis--using more than 30 aliases and code names--trained guerilla armies in 12 countries on three continents and spearheaded assassination plots to overthrow foreign governments including those of Cuba, Panama, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.Warrior follows the shocking, often unbelievable adventures of Sturgis, brought to life by his nephew, Jim Hunt, who lived with Sturgis, and his co-writer, Bob...2024-10-2158 minThe Opperman Report'Warrior: Frank Sturgis—The CIA's #1 Assassin-Spy, Who Nearly Killed Castro but Was Ambushed by WatergateThe press called him a "real-life James Bond."Fidel Castro called him "the most dangerous CIA agent."History remembers him as a Watergate burglar, yet the Watergate break-in was his least perilous mission.Frank Sturgis--using more than 30 aliases and code names--trained guerilla armies in 12 countries on three continents and spearheaded assassination plots to overthrow foreign governments including those of Cuba, Panama, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.Warrior follows the shocking, often unbelievable adventures of Sturgis, brought to life by his nephew, Jim Hunt, who lived with Sturgis, and his co-writer, Bob...2024-10-2158 min
Sturgis Kitchen TableS5:E2 - Francie Ruebel-AlbertsIn this episode, Eric Davis sits down at the Sturgis Kitchen Table to discuss the current effort to recall the Sturgis mayor with Francie Ruebel-Alberts. Francie is a long-time educator and distinguished elder stateswoman in Sturgis and taught many of its residents government in high school. Find information about the recall effort here.2024-10-1648 minSturgis Kitchen TableS5:E1 - Sturgis Mayoral Recall PetitionAn effort to recall Sturgis Mayor Angela Wilkerson is underway in Sturgis. Listen to this short podcast for the details. Stay tuned for an upcoming discussion of the recall effort between Eric Davis and Francie Ruebel-Alberts. Please share this podcast with your fellow Sturgis residents.Find information about the recall effort here.2024-10-1608 min
Driven to RideSturgis Motorcycle Rally 2024What comes to mind when someone says, “Sturgis”? As in, the annual motorcycle rally set in the South Dakota city of the same name. If you’re Mark Long, host of “Driven to Ride,” you know only what you’ve read or been told. See, before this year, Mark had never been to Sturgis, never mind the rally. So this past August, he packed his bags and pointed the headlight of his Yamaha XSR900 toward Mount Rushmore.Among the half-a-million rally attendees, some, like Mark, are wide-eyed newbies. Take it from Richard Worsham, co-founder of Janus Motorcycles: “Driving throug...2024-09-0447 minSturgis Kitchen TableS4:E5 - A Roundtable Discussion with Francie Ruebel-Alberts, Aaron Jordan, and Kevin Forrester about the Form of Government Ballot QuestionIn this episode, Eric Davis sits down with Francie Ruebel-Alberts, Aaron Jordan, and Kevin Forrester for a long-form discussion on the form of government ballot question the voters of Sturgis will decide at this Tuesday's municipal election. We begin with a brief and broad overview of municipal government, the nature of its corporate structure, and the division of the legislative and executive branches and how state law permits the executive function to vested in either an elected mayor or an appointed city manager. Then, with the benefit of that foundation, we turn to our roundtable discussion. We hope our...2024-04-061h 21Sturgis Kitchen TableS4:E4 - March 26, 2024In this episode, we have an update on the city manager petition lawsuit (Bohn v. Bueno) currently pending in Meade County Circuit Court; a discussion of the City Council's appointment of Sturgis's new mayor; an update on the successful attempt to refer the downtown flat track street race to a public vote; and some information about the upcoming municipal election on April 9th. 2024-03-2628 minSturgis Kitchen TableS4:E3 - Who Will be Sturgis's Next Mayor?In this episode, we provide updates on the lawsuit over the city manager petitions, the referendum petitions circulating to refer the downtown street race to a public vote, and preview tonight's city council meeting, where the Sturgis City Council appears set to appoint the next mayor of Sturgis, but there could still be a special election to fill that vacancy. This episode has all the details.2024-03-0429 minSturgis Kitchen TableS4:E2 - Summary of the February 20, 2024 Sturgis City Council Meeting and UpdateIn this episode, Eric Davis gives a summary of the February 20, 2024 meeting of the Sturgis City Council to include issues like the downtown street race, the new wastewater surcharge, and the mayoral vacancy.2024-02-2217 minSturgis Kitchen TableS4:E1 - Sturgis Loses Petition Challenge - SD Supreme Court's Opinion in Bohn v. BuenoOn February 8, 2024, the South Dakota Supreme Court ended a 2-year legal battle between the City of Sturgis and its citizens. A unanimous Court ruled that a petition filed with the Sturgis City Finance Officer in December 2021 calling an election on the question of whether Sturgis should retain its City Manager form of government was valid, that the Finance Officer and City Council violated clear duties in refusing to schedule an election, and that the City must hold an election on this issue. In this episode, we discuss the history of the dispute and analyze the Court's opinion. You can...2024-02-1243 min
Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!We Buy Houses Sturgis MichiganSell My House Fast Sturgis MI! If you’re looking to sell your home in Sturgis Michigan (Median Home Value of $183,940), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 78 days to sale, with 49.80% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)?
At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to help...2023-09-3001 min
Teaching With MagicQui-Gon Jinn- with Dr. Amy SturgisWe're flying off into the Star Wars Universe in today's episode: all about Qui-Gon Jinn, the Jedi Master we all know and love. What qualities, attitudes, and actions make Qui-Gon the cool teacher-I mean Jedi Master- that every Padawan wants? How does the Master/Apprentice relationship work in Star Wars, and what can we teachers on Earth learn from Qui-Gon and emulate in our own classrooms?
My cohost today is Dr. Amy H. Sturgis, genre history and fandom studies expert. Amy H. Sturgis holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and focuses on the i...2023-07-241h 05
ADALive!Disability Rights Today Episode 8: Perez v Sturgis Public SchoolsFor more information, resources, transcripts visit http://disabilityrightstoday.org/episodes/episode-8/
On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools unanimously decided that individuals who have entered into a settlement resolving their claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), can also pursue claims for money damages against school districts under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) without exhausting the administrative process under IDEA. This decision reverses a decision made by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Our guest is Ellen Saideman, a Rhode Island attorney who focuses much of her practice on the educational...2023-05-0826 min
Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal MusicHow Joey Sturgis Made Music Production Accessible for Everyone with NAIL THE MIX!Rick Rubin is the most important music producer of the 20th Century, and someone has already taken the title of greatest music producer of the 21st Century.But it's not just about his ability to produce great music, but create the tools and the education to allow anyone to produce high quality music.That man is Joey Sturgis, and he is on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a top 10 episode of all time. On this episode, you will learn.Why Joey created Nail the Mix and how it solved the issue of music...2023-05-041h 03Sturgis Kitchen TableS3:E6 - Tuesday, March 21st - Final Petition UpdateIn this episode, Eric Davis is back at the Sturgis Kitchen Table with one final petition update. The deadline to submit the petition to refer the resolution authorizing the City of Sturgis to hire a new city manager was last night, and the petitions were not submitted. After careful consideration and analysis of all the issues, we determined the petitions are not necessary to secure a public vote on this issue considering the pending status of several lawsuits. In this episode, we explain our rationale and a new lawsuit seeking a d...2023-03-2107 minSturgis Kitchen TableS3:E5 - Monday, March 13th Petition UpdateHappy Monday, Sturgis. It’s March 13th, and Eric Davis is back at the Sturgis Kitchen Table with a quick update on the petitions circulating around the community to reverse the Sturgis city council’s decision to hire a new city manager and to instead have a larger discussion and an election where the voters can decide the future of Sturgis city government are making their way around the community. If you haven’t signed one yet, you have this coming week through this weekend to get it done. In this episode, we'll tell you how to add yo...2023-03-1305 minSturgis Kitchen TableS3E4 - Monday, March 6th Petition UpdateIn Episode 4, Eric Davis is back at the Sturgis Kitchen Table with a very quick update on the petitions circulating to refer the decision of whether Sturgis should continue to operate under the city manager form of government to a vote of the people. The petitions to call an election on that question are out and circulating, and the deadline is March 20th. In this episode, we'll tell you how you can add your name to the petitions and then circulate your own petition to your family, friends, and coworkers registered to vote in Sturgis. We intend to call an...2023-03-0607 minSturgis Kitchen TableS3E3 - History of the City Manager Form of Government in Sturgis and the FutureIn this episode, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Davis give a broad historical overview of how Sturgis hired its first city manager and came to operate under the city manager form of government in 2007. Then, we jump forward many years to discuss the petitions submitted in December 2021 seeking to call an election for the voters to reconsider their 2007 action and the associated pending lawsuits over those petitions. Then, we have a broad-level discussion about the two different forms of government being proposed for Sturgis and the pros and cons of the city manager form of government and the aldermanic form...2023-03-0228 minSturgis Kitchen TableS3E2: Referendum Petitions are CirculatingThe petitions necessary to refer the decision of Sturgis City Council to hire a new city manager and continue under the city manager form of government to a vote of the people are circulating around the community. To call this election, we need to gather at least 300 valid signatures in about 3 weeks. In this episode, we will talk about what the petitions call for, how you can add your name to the petition, and how you can circulate a petition to collect the signatures of your family, friends, and neighbors.Below are links to documents or files...2023-02-2719 minSturgis Kitchen TableS3E1: Referendum!Welcome back to Season 3 of the the Sturgis Kitchen Table! On February 21, 2023, the Sturgis City Council passed a resolution purporting to authorize the City to hire a new city manager following the resignation of long-time City Manager Daniel Ainslie. Over a year ago, a valid petition bearing the signatures of nearly 900 registered voters was submitted to call an election on whether Sturgis should keep the city manager form of government the voters created in 2007, or go back to the aldermanic form of government without a city manager. The City refused to hold the election called by that petition, and t...2023-02-2214 min