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DisAllusioned PodcastKingdom Kids: Inside the ICOC CultJoin host, Ari Sherwood, for a compelling episode diving into the multifaceted experiences of growing up in the International Churches of Christ (ICOC). Podcaster and cult survivor, Roy Clemens, opens up about the struggles of life as a "Kingdom Kid," grappling with the realization that the ICOC is more than just a church—it’s a cult. We explore the lasting impact of purity culture on adulthood, from internalized shame to relationship challenges. Discover how storytelling becomes a powerful tool for healing, as Roy shares his journey of reclaiming his narrative and finding empowerment through sharing his experiences on his...2025-07-141h 12
Sonship University w/ J.T. SingletaryEp. 7 Is This the END of the International Churches of Christ (ICOC)? | 2025 WarningThe Time for God’s Judgement against the ICOC is HERE.
Get OUT while you still can.
In this episode, Justin & Jaika Singletary discuss:
Recent abuse scandals within the ICOC
What is a prophetic word
Prophetic warning to the ICOC
A Biblical breakdown of the prophetic warning
An appeal to ICOC members
Can you be a disciple outside of the ICOC?
Why the ICOC leadership model is unbiblical
The consequences of staying in the ICOC during God’s judgement
Control & manipulation within the ICOC
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Cultimatum-The Culture of Cults & Human TraffickingJustine For Justice - Escaping the ICOCEpisode #31 Justine For Justice - Escaping the ICOCIn this episode, Justine shares her powerful story of growing up in the International Church of Christ (ICOC), a high-control religious group known for its strict purity culture, financial demands, and rigid authority over members' lives. Her family joined when she was just three years old, hoping to find community and support after her father’s struggles with alcoholism. Instead, they became deeply entangled in a system that dictated their every move, isolating them from the outside world and instilling fear that those who left would be do...2024-09-1555 min
the spacemakersepisode 2.7 : LGBTQIA+ series part one | queer stories in the ICOCThanks for joining us for the LGBTQIA+ series of the Spacemakers podcast! In this series we're going to be exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, different interpretations of the Bible that affirm LGBTQIA+ Christians and individuals, questions submitted by all of you (the listeners), and concluding discussion with all of the Spacemakers. We're so excited to be addressing and exploring this topic with all of you, we hope it catalyzes healing for those negatively affected by harmful theology and praxis, in addition to providing inspiration for allies and current members of the ICOC.
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WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”After Hours Edition |The ICOC Pyramid$In the next several After Hours episodes, Chele and Nixie are focusing on the group they escaped from, the ICOC. Chele felt it was important to take a deep dive into the control & mobilization structure of the cult, which the ICOC called a “discipleship tree.” It’s not by accident that even religious statisticians labeled the ICOC as the ‘fastest growing church in the world’ for three years in a row.
There is a reason the ICOC, which masqueraded as a church, was able to accomplish this:
Looking back, it’s easy to now identify this structu...2022-10-2654 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”ICOC Whistleblower | Guest Matthew WolpertHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We are so thrilled to share Part One of our two episodes with Matthew Wolpert! Matthew joined us from across the pond, from a lovely town outside of London. Matthew was a part of the ICOC in England for 15 years, the same cult Chele was in, here in LA. The ICOC still boasts an international membership of over 120,000 people. Matthew’s story is illuminating for many reasons, but maybe most notably because he spurred the whistleblowing op-Ed type of letter that blew the doors off this cult’s questionable, abusive, and hidd...2022-06-0746 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationHigh Commitment - Conversation with Current ICOC Members, Kenny and Hashim from New York (pt II)Kenny and Hashim, two current members of the ICOC, begin to tell us why they joined the program. Kenny states that not everyone was just another cult member. He hope to portray someone who was genuinely operating in the best interest of himself and of those around him. Kenny hopes that his appearance on the program can help people process what they have experienced with the organization. When asked if they believe the ICOC to be a cult, Hashim and Kenny begin to speak about the present day ICOC. Kenny does not believe the church to be a cult back...2022-06-0128 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationBought Into A Controlling Structure - Conversation with Current ICOC Members, Kenny and Hashim from New York (pt I)Today we meet two current members of the ICOC, Kenny and Hashim. We began the conversation with the aftermath of the letter. Many people left the organization upon the appearance of the letter. Kenny and Hashim chose to stay. We asked them why they stayed. Kenny mentions the he was there for God, and the actions of others did not influence his personal walk with God. Kenny also mentions that one of the reasons that he stayed with the organization was because there was an instance that made him realize that the personal relationships that he had with other people...2022-05-2925 min
Sold Out CultYou are NOT your own Man-The ICOC and arranged relationshipsOnly approved or arranged dating and marriage are allowed in ICOC. What happens if you decide to be your "own man?"
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ICOC New England PodcastBoston Teaching Day: Kingdom Culture (Part II)This is the part 2 of a 2 part recording from a teaching day brought to you by the the Boston Church of Christ’s Social Cultural Unity & Diversity Task force - better know as SCUAD. The title of this 2 part teaching series is called: “Kingdom Culture: The Spiritual Battle for Race” - The guest speakers are Michael and Mycresha Burns who have a teaching ministry and are the authors of many books on this topic.Learn more about their Ministry here: https://michaelburnsteachingministry.com/We hope you find this healing, unifying, and edifying. Let’s grow.We...2021-12-0453 minICOC New England PodcastBoston Teaching Day: Kingdom Culture (Part I)This is the part 1 of a 2 part recording from a teaching day brought to you by the the Boston Church of Christ’s Social Cultural Unity & Diversity Task force - better know as SCUAD. The title of this 2 part teaching series is called: “Kingdom Culture: The Spiritual Battle for Race” - The guest speakers are Michael and Mycresha Burns who have a teaching ministry and are the authors of many books on this topic.Learn more about their Ministry here: https://michaelburnsteachingministry.com/We hope you find this healing, unifying, and edifying. Let’s grow.We...2021-12-0449 minSold Out CultThe Cult on the Ivy League Campus: ICOC at MIT and HarvardI speak with Chris Lee who was recruited by the ICOC while at MIT. Hear some of the tactics used on college campuses to lure Ivy League students into this religioius cult jeopardizing mental health and family relationships.
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Life to the Full: A Message to Christians63: Word of God Study ICOC PART 2 - Journeys in Deconstruction PART 3BWelcome back! After a short hiatus we are back with a brand new series! In this series we will be taking a closer at the International Church of Christ's (ICOC) basic study series. This study series is considered foundational and vital to gaining membership in the ICOC. For many christians in the ICOC these studies are synonymous with the message of the gospel. For many this it the way a person gets saved, going from light to dark, entering into the kingdom, and going to heaven when you die.We will take a closer look at these studies that are...2021-11-0347 minLife to the Full: A Message to Christians62: Word of God Study ICOC PART 1 - Journeys in Deconstruction PART 3AWelcome back! After a short hiatus we are back with a brand new series! In this series we will be taking a closer at the International Church of Christ's (ICOC) basic study series. This study series is considered foundational and vital to gaining membership in the ICOC. For many christians in the ICOC these studies are synonymous with the message of the gospel. For many this it the way a person gets saved, going from light to dark, entering into the kingdom, and going to heaven when you die.We will take a closer look at these studies that are...2021-11-0356 minLife to the Full: A Message to ChristiansEpisode 61: Seeking God Study ICOC - Journeys in Deconstruction PART 2Welcome back! After a short hiatus we are back with a brand new series! In this series we will be taking a closer at the International Church of Christ's (ICOC) basic study series. This study series is considered foundational and vital to gaining membership in the ICOC. For many christians in the ICOC these studies are synonymous with the message of the gospel. For many this it the way a person gets saved, going from light to dark, entering into the kingdom, and going to heaven when you die.We will take a closer look at these studies that are...2021-10-2349 minLife to the Full: A Message to ChristiansEpisode 60: Taking a Closer Look at the ICOC Studies INTRO - Journeys in Deconstruction PART 1Welcome back! After a short hiatus we are back with a brand new series! In this series we will be taking a closer at the International Church of Christ's (ICOC) basic study series. This study series is considered foundational and vital to gaining membership in the ICOC. For many christians in the ICOC these studies are synonymous with the message of the gospel. For many this it the way a person gets saved, going from light to dark, entering into the kingdom, and going to heaven when you die.We will take a closer look at these studies that are...2021-10-1550 min
ICOC New England PodcastGod & Mental Health | Pivot your Focus | Sajjan SharmaCheck out this episode of Sajjan Sharma discussing how our focus and our mindset can impact our spirituality and our walk with God.Sajjan leads the Pioneer Valley Church of Christ and is also a Clinical counselor and CoFounder of Crosspoint Clinical Services To learn more or to connect with Sajjan, download our ICOC NE App.https://a3a.me/ICOCNE 2021-08-1037 min
Gemeinde Christi München#7mal70_02-Gründung Gemeinde Christi München (ICOC)1988 kamen einige wenige Missionare nach München und gründeten eine Gemeinde Christi, die später den Internationalen Gemeinden Christi angehörte (ICOC). Was das unter anderem mit dem Oktoberfest zu tun hat, hört ihr in dieser Folge. Nicht verwechseln sollte man diese Gründung aber mit dem eigentlichen Start der Deutschen Gemeinden Christi in den 1940er Jahren (dazu mehr in einer weiteren Folge).
Drei Interviewpartner (Grant Henley, Kathryn Dunkel, Anonym) des damaligen Missionsteams geben Einblicke in einen Abschnitt ihres Lebens, der sie nachhaltig geprägt hat.
Nähere Infos zu...2021-07-0220 minICOC New England PodcastWhole Bodi Health Intro | Jennifer Allen, Michelle Charon, Helen GranskogWhat is the "Whole Bodi Health" team all about?! Listen to this intro podcast to learn more. Stay up to date with all of the latest from the Whole Bodi Health team by downloading the "ICOC NE" app! Download the app here:https://a3a.me/ICOCNE2021-05-2710 minICOC New England PodcastLeaders Training & Teaching | "Now We Are Engaged in a Great Spiritual War" | Ed AntonWOW! What an incredible lesson from an incredibly insightful man of God, Ed Anton. The way Ed weaves through the scriptures to help us see the the beauty of God in his Word is incredible. It is so reassuring to know that God truly has all of the answers we need!You can grab a copy of Ed's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Repentance-Cosmic-Shift-Mind-Heart/dp/157782198XAll you need to connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-05-1440 minICOC New England PodcastThe Power of Emotions | Sajjan Sharma | God & Mental HealthSajjan Sharma shares who about the power of Emotions. He talks about this idea of "Emotional Contagion" and the fact that emotions can actually spread. It is for this reason, we have to be so careful about the emotions that we are spreading and the emotions we allow ourselves to be infected by.You can find this video and more in the "God & Mental Health" section of our app. All you need to connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/icocneappSajjan Sharma, MSW, is an ordained minister who has served as Lead Pastor of...2021-05-0713 minICOC New England PodcastChristian Parents with Kids in Kindergarten or younger | "Heart to Heart" | Fernanda OhannessianOn today's episode of ICOC NE Podcast we have a recording from our our New England Parent Devo for parents with kids in Kindergarten or younger.You can ask Fernanda a question hereTopics covered: Link between God and raising kids Should I let my child cry sometimes? Self soothing Thoughts on discipline Reading scriptures to your child Kindergarten readiness The importance of play The importance of the village How to grow as parents Why children behave the way they do Help with our children's behavior Understanding young kids Making the most of opportunities2021-05-0230 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | The Art & Science of Communication | Dr.'s Mike & Mary ShapiroThe title of this lesson is “Art and Science of Communication” by Dr.'s Michael and Mary Shapiro.Mike is the Director of Behavioral Medicine at Duke Medical School Southern Regional Health Educational Center and Mary is the Director of ADHD clinic at the same facility where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, behavior disorders for children.They discuss here the intersection of psychology and Faith as we navigate communication in our marriages!This video and many more can be found in the "marriage" tile of our ICOC NE app.2021-04-2857 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Finishing Strong: Empty Nesters | Doug & Jennifer LambertThe title of this lesson is “Finishing Strong” for empty nesters and mature marriages by Doug and Jennifer Lambert. They have been married 32 years. Both of their children were born on the mission field. Jennifer also shares about her recent battle with pancreatic cancerThis is a recording from the lessons from our 2021 Marriage Retreat.This podcast and many more can be found in the "marriage" tile of our ICOC NE app.All you need to connect with our fellowship in New England and virtually: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2845 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | Phil & Ayhanna BookerThis video and many more can be found in the "marriage" tile of our ICOC NE app.All you need to connect with our fellowship in New England and virtually: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2855 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Keeping The Spark Alive: Emotional & Physical Intimacy | John & Arlene MarkowskiJohn and Arlene do an incredible job sharing biblical conviction as well as awesome practicals when it comes to the area of physical and emotional intimacy! If you feel like the spark has faded a bit or if you just want to keep it alive, check out this video!This video and many more can be found in the "marriage" tile of our ICOC NE app.All you need to connect with our fellowship in New England and virtually: https://linktr.ee/icocneappA great resource on this topic is titled "The Art...2021-04-2848 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Rekindling the Heart: Drawing Closer Again | Sajjan & Lisa SharmaNeed some help rekindling your marriage? Listen in as Sajjan and Lisa, who lead the church in Pioneer Valley, MA share from their incredible wealth of experience!Learn more about the Pioneer Valley Church of Christ here: https://www.facebook.com/PioneerValleyChurchOfChristAll you need to connect with our fellowship in New England and virtually: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2750 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Emotional Wholeness | Rondey & Jennifer AllenRondey and Jennifer do an incredible job showing us the importance of being healthy individually so we can have a healthy marriage. Health is not just about physical health, but having a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Interested in continuing to grow in emotional wholeness? You can connect with Jennifer through her instagram @reachinghigherhealth or crosspoint clinical services website: https://www.crosspointclinical.org/services/health-wellness/All you need to connect with us https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2750 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Hand in Hand with God | Sam & Cynthia PowellThis is a recording from our Sunday Sermon during our 2021 Marriage Retreat: "Hand in Hand". This lesson was done by Sam and Cynthia Powell who lead the NYC Church of Christ. In this lesson they share from their own failings in marriage and where God has given them great victories. They also share an incredible amount of wisdom from all of their years walking with God in their marriage.Here is everything you need to connect with them: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2538 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Beautiful Chaos: Married with Children | Kevin and Elizabeth ThompsonThis video begins well into their lesson (we apologize), but you are still able to catch some great stuff!Join us as we learn from this incredible couple teach us about putting God at the center of a growing family and glorifying Him through the process.You can check out Elizabeth's book "All the Feels" here: https://www.amazon.com/All-Feels-Discover-Emotions-Untangle/dp/1496441796Here is all you need to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2517 minICOC New England PodcastMarriage | Beginning the Right Way in Marriage | David & Lisa LaingThis is an episode for the marrieds out there who want to grow spiritually! David & Lisa Lain do an incredible job helping us understand how we can begin our marriages with an incredible start. The scriptures and practicals they share are incredible for those just married and for those who have been married a long time.They recently just started their own Podcast called "Such Things" you can listen here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Such-Things-Podcast/B08JJMZWVLAll you need to connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/icocneapp2021-04-2551 minICOC New England PodcastParents | "Identity" | Speaker: Sajjan SharmaSajjan Sharma talks about the concept of Identity for our Teens and Pre Teens and how Identity is formed and some tips for us as Christian parents. About the Speaker: Sajjan Sharma, MSW, is an ordained minister who has served as Lead Pastor of the Pioneer Valley Church of Christ in Chicopee, Massachusetts since 2008. Sajjan is also one of the Co-Founders of Crosspoint Clinical Services: https://www.crosspointclinical.org/which specializes in Faith Based Mental Health Counseling. To learn more about Pioneer Valley Church of Church click here: htt...2021-02-1850 minICOC New England PodcastParenting in Pandemic | Sajjan & Lisa Sharma | Mental Health and Parenting | Coping Mechanism | Q&ASajjan Sharma (a Licensed therapist) and his wife Lisa Sharma who have been leading the Pioneer Valley Church of Christ for many years speak at webinar hosted by the North River Church of Christ in Georgia on how to be the best parents we can be for God during this stressful time and beyond. Tune in for this incredible episode that covers a wide range of very important topics as well as an anonymous Q&A section at the end. For more information: Pioneer Valley Church of Christ2020-12-061h 28ICOC New England PodcastParenting With Purpose | Practical Tips regarding Mental Health for KidsIn this devotional we hear from Elder Ron & Bridget McCormick who share from their experience as parents and encourage us to make the most of this opportunity. We also hear some practical advice tips and advice regarding mental health for kids from Sarah Whittier.For more resources click here: https://sites.google.com/view/bcckidshub/home2020-12-0646 minICOC New England PodcastParents | How to Talk to your Kids about Sex | Dr. Jennifer Konzen | Sex & Family TherapistThis podcast was a recording from a live lesson done for parents within our New England Y&F Ministry.Guest Speakers: Tim and Dr. Jennifer KonzenTim and Jennifer are active disciples in the San Diego Church of Christ. Jennifer is a sex and family therapist and combines her professional training and bible study to teach Gods design for sexuality. Her approach alleviates shame, misconceptions, fear and irreverence. It aids the development of an internal sense of godliness ultimately leading to healthy relationships and the purity of perspective we all so desire.If you...2020-10-142h 11
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Birmingham Church of ChristFaith & Funhttps://birminghamchurch.org.uk/sermons/2020/04/22/faith-fun Lesson by Roger Frimpong on Wednesday 22nd April 20202020-04-2535 min
Birmingham Church of ChristHealings From The Resurrectionhttps://birminghamchurch.org.uk/sermons Lesson by Roger Frimpong on 15th April 20202020-04-1526 min
Birmingham Church of ChristJesus Has Risen https://birminghamchurch.org.uk/sermons/2020/04/12/jesus-has-risen Sermon by Mike Howell on Easter Sunday 12th April 20202020-04-1318 min
Birmingham Church of ChristThe Cross of Christ https://birminghamchurch.org.uk/sermons/2020/04/10/the-cross-of-christ Sermon by Roger Frimpong on 10th April 20202020-04-1023 min
Birmingham Church of ChristTale of Two Visionsby Roger Frimpong2020-04-0517 min
University Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - Clean and UncleanA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the biblical concept of clean and unclean.2020-03-0722 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - Radical PersistenceA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the idea of radical persistence.2020-03-0627 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - LegionA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.2020-03-0635 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - Out of His MindA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.2020-03-0626 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - The SabbathA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the Sabbath.2020-03-0534 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - Jesus' Ministry PatternA continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the pattern of Jesus' ministry.2020-03-0541 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2020 Mark Series - IntroThe introduction to the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.2020-01-3017 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Living Like Jesus, Being Like GodIn this Sunday sermon (January 5th, 2020), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how God calls us to be like him by way of living like his son, Jesus Christ, and how in living like Jesus, he put choice first, whereas to live like him we have to choose to want to be with him and make our life decisions based on how he lived his life on this earth: showing agape love, giving ourselves to others and not just simply living for ourselves.2020-01-3044 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Fear and Making Decisions For GodIn this Sunday sermon (December 29th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how fear and the fears in life that manifest from it (fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the future, and so on) can strongly influence us in the decisions that we make in life on a daily basis that we always have to deal with in one way or another; but instead of living life by these fears, we can choose to be the lord's servant and make our choices in life out of God's love and way for us, choice-making by faith and trust in...2020-01-2933 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Seeing Who You Are in ChristIn this Sunday sermon (December 15th, 2019), campus ministry leader, Daniel Lauterbach, preaches on how we, as God's creation, his children, are not defined by our worldly accomplishments, careers, physical possessions, etc., of this life, but rather who we really are is defined by who we are in Christ: our daily, devotional love for God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; loving others as yourself, no matter how much you may be persecuted for it, with the hope that others will want to do the same; following God's commandments out of love for him and his way...2020-01-2935 minUniversity Church of Eugene Sermons2019 Christmas Service: Kelly on God's Gifts and our Choices in LifeIn this special Pre-Christmas holiday service (December 8th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the gifts God gives us for living life his way: forgiveness, character-building, family, his presence in our lives, and so much more! Furthermore, Kelly emphasizes how these gifts are God's way of helping us to discern his word, the Holy Bible, as not merely being a list of do's and don't's for how we live our life, but more-so seeing it as a collection of love letters from a father to his children, who only wants the best for them (us, his creation), as is intended...2020-01-1833 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel & Stacey on Unity and Opportunities to ConnectIn this Sunday sermon (November 24th, 2019), Reach Campus Ministry Leader, Daniel Lauterbach, references Jesus' prayers to the Father in John Chapter 17 as he preaches on God's inner desire within all of us, in and through the Holy Spirit, to want to come together in life, sharing our time, efforts, strength, encouragement, etc. with one another; and from a practical perspective of this, his wife, Stacey Lauterbach, discusses upcoming opportunities through the rest of this year and going into 2020 in which people may come together (ie. New Year's Dance, the 2020 Conference, etc.) to share and grow in their faith and...2019-11-2535 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsBrian on Choices of Faith or FearIn this Sunday sermon (November 17th, 2019), brother Brian Sherle shares his insights on life that he has received from the Holy Spirit in him as a life-long Christian and disciple of Christ, telling anecdotal stories of poisoned water, reconnaissance and troubling odds, as he emphasizes the key points of life in God's creation order that throughout our entire human life in this reality we are given choices to make, either out of faith or fear, belief in God and his redemptive ways is a choice and act of our free will given by him, and that in doing so...2019-11-2534 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Identifying As A Christian, A Disciple of ChristIn this Sunday sermon (November 10th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how we, through our love for God and one another through his love, are first and foremost identified as Christians and disciples, before any and all forms of identification that come from the world, alien to this world we live in, but nevertheless being okay with people treating us differently for choosing to live a separate life from what is commonplace in human behavior and society: choosing to live a life in which, by God's love and way, we are TRANSFORMED to love one another deeply from the...2019-11-2530 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Ruth and RedemptionIn this Sunday sermon (October 20th, 2020), Campus Ministry Leader, Daniel Lauterbach, preaches on the redemption story of Ruth and how her life and testament to her faith proves that God brings our lives from emptiness to faithfulness through hope in him and his son, and that he will allow tragic circumstances to set the stage for major victories in our life.2019-10-2128 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Devotion for a Lifetime, Devotion for EternityIn this Sunday sermon (October 13th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the devotion for God that we are called to in this life and beyond, referencing the story of The Image of Gold and the Blazing Furnace from Daniel 3 and how, through their faith in the Lord, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived being thrown into the blazing furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar, which inspired him to promote them in the Province of Babylon for their unwavering devotion to God, even when faced with certain death; a devotion to Him of which we are all called to as disciples and followers...2019-10-1440 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsTrey and Connor on Unity in ChristIn this Sunday sermon (October 6th, 2019), Campus Ministry brothers Trey and Connor preach on unity in Christ and how, in the example of rebuilding the wall found in the book of Nehemiah, along with examples from new testament scripture, we, in unity with one another in and through Christ, can accomplish great things, in accordance with God's will and testament.2019-10-0830 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on how Jesus is EverythingIn this Sunday sermon (September 29th, 2019), Reach Campus Ministry leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches on Paul's addressing of the Colossians and his emphasis on the understanding that essentially Jesus is everything, focusing on how God, through his Son, calls us to His way and rest for our souls, in place of the many tempting, yet self-destructive, ways of the world in of sin and our imperfect nature to be tested by it.2019-10-0236 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsBradley on Pocket Gods and Choosing to be the Light of the WorldIn this Sunday sermon (September 22nd, 2019), Marrieds Ministry Brother and Contributor Bradley Hansen preaches on the Book of Micah and the peoples' ownership of self-proclaimed, pocket-sized idols/statues, discussing the destructive nature of idolatry and how Christ calls us to seek His life-giving and life-sustaining way and share it with the world, rather than worship false idols and give in to the materialistically destructive ways of idolatry that are promoted therein.2019-09-2520 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsMissions Contribution Sunday: Kelly on Staying in Your Lane for GodIn this Sunday sermon (September 15th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd references 1 Peter 1 on being made of imperishable seed, along with short stories and his time at a mall arcade seeing a newly installed skee-ball game, as he preaches on how God calls us to living in His lane and staying in it, even when we are most tempted to say "I'd rather..." in life and do things our way instead, going down other lanes by way of our individual actions and influence from those living worldly lives all around us, which leads to disconnect and eventual death. 2019-09-2524 min
IndoctriNationStarting from Scratch w/ Stacey Aviva Flint, ex-ICOC - S4E8pt1Stacey Aviva Flint was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a spiritual seeker from a young age though her family wasn't tied to a religion. She was approached by a pseudo-Christian cult known as the International Churches of Christ at age 16. The ICOC was run by a man named Kip McKean, and is not affiliated with the mainline Church of Christ. Rachel has memories of the Boston Movement from the 80's, when she attended Boston University.
Passing up scholarships and other big dreams, Stacey became a leader in their Nairobi, Kenya and Cleveland, Ohio branches. Emotional and psychological...2019-09-161h 06University Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Placing our Trust in God (The Golden Calf and Temptation)In this Sunday sermon (September 1, 2019), Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches on placing our trust in God over the tempting, sinful things in this life that seek to consume us, referencing the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 and Luke's account of Jesus' being tempted (tested) in the wilderness to explain how through the Lord's examples portrayed in scripture, God has placed himself and his creation in these tempting spaces throughout history to allow us to have, by example, an empathetic high priest (the Lord) to go to whenever we struggle in life.2019-09-0240 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsAll Church Service 2019: Kelly on Endurance For GodIn this special all church service comprised of Eugene and its house church extensions in Bend, Corvallis, and Salem, Pastor Kelly Boyd gives a raw and powerful message on endurance for God and seeking Him with our lives, whereas through reference to multiple analogous points throughout his life from his early days as a Disciple up to now, coupled with scripture of Jesus' teachings on eternal life and Paul's straight sharing of the gospel, we are offered a very personal and real understanding of how God constantly works through the ups and downs of our lives to bring us...2019-08-2834 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel (w/ Stacy and Connor) on Sacrificial LoveIn this Sunday sermon (August 18, 2019), Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach, along with his wife Stacey, and Campus Ministry Intern Connor Helton, utilize scripture and personal testimonies in preaching on how living God's way through the example set by Christ calls us to live by a sacrificial love, love from God that has us serving others first and foremost, essentially putting the lives of one another over our own so that we may learn and grow in our faith and walk with God in unity, rather than letting our own desires shape how we live in this life.2019-08-1932 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsBen on Biblical HopeIn this Sunday sermon (August 11, 2019), Worship Music Coordinator and former Singles Ministry Leader, Ben Sweeney, preaches on the differences between hope in the worldly sense (ie. the things we often put our hope in as imperfect beings, such as money, jobs, etc.), and seeking hope in the biblical sense, more specifically true hope that comes from God through Jesus Christ, and how placing our hope in the latter is how we were designed to live our lives as disciples/followers of Christ and, ultimately, children of God. 2019-08-1634 min
University Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Growing in ChristIn this Sunday sermon (August 4, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on Jesus' parables of the growing seed and the sower, explaining how we are called by Christ to lay down our lives for one another to grow in our spirituality and relationship with God and, in turn, our relationships with one another, and how we all seek being spiritually rooted in good soil (deeply rooted in our faith and devotion to God regardless of our constantly changing circumstances in life), rather than allowing ourselves to grow roots among thorns (letting our faith and devotion wain or die out during times...2019-08-0832 min
University Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Philemon's Love (UCOE Camping Trip 2019)In this special (and short) edition to the University Church of Eugene Sermons Podcast, Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches out at Loon Lake on the book of Philemon and how Philemon was known and recognized for effectively leading in the time of the first house churches by way of the notable, effective, and refreshing love he and the church he served lived by, such a love being the means by which we, as Christ's followers, may choose to live and serve by as well in our modern day efforts of evangelism and fellowship with one another. 2019-07-3013 min
University Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Serving OthersIn this Sunday sermon (July 21, 2019), Campus Ministry leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches and conducts live demonstration on Jesus' parable of the man stranded on the Jericho road who was brought by a random stranger to an inn to recover (a parable of Christ in the New Testament on loving thy neighbor), utilizing it as a catalyst for understanding how Christ calls us in all aspects of life (ie. evangelism, work, errands, fellowship, etc.) to love and serve one another, thus reflecting Jesus' life as the Son of Man to do so in of the Father's will for him to die...2019-07-2633 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Living a Life of Daily Devotion to GodIn this sermon, Pastor Kelly Boyd briefly chronicles his early discipleship life as a learner and teacher of the gospel with his friend and eventual roommate, Priestly, as he discusses the importance of devoting one's life daily to serving the Lord our God through all of our being, and that this way of living is meant to be taught to future generations in accordance with building God's kingdom.2019-07-1839 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on God's MercyIn this Sunday sermon (June 30th, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach preaches on God's Mercy and how he calls for us throughout our lives, no matter how sinful and difficult they are, so that we may rest in the fullness of the life he provides.2019-07-0639 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Accepting God's Truth and Owning SinsIn this Sunday sermon (June 23rd, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd references the story of Namon's cured Leprosy in 2 Kings, along with Jesus' question "what do you think?" in Matthew 21:28, as he preaches on the need to accept the truth of God's creation of us and, in turn, hold ourselves accountable for our sins in this life, essentially owning up to our giving into temptations, slights of frustration, and so on that we struggle with almost daily as disciples and followers of Christ.2019-06-2941 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Every Member a MinisterIn this Sunday sermon (June 9th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the understanding that in God's kingdom every member is a minister. In reference to 1 Peter scripture on God's people (believers and followers of Christ) being a "holy priesthood" meant to help build on His kingdom, along with his (Kelly's) recent road trip with his son during which they attended a sister church in Flagstaff, Arizona, in which a sign was mounted that reads: "every member a minister", Kelly's sermon focuses on the understanding that God calls all of us, regardless of careers, relationships, family dynamics, etc. to a...2019-06-1137 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Preaching The GospelContinuing on the topics from last week's service, in this Sunday sermon (June 2, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach discusses preaching the gospel, referencing the speaking of tongues in the book of Acts, among other scriptures, in order to emphasize the need as disciples of Christ to always be prioritizing first and foremost the sharing of the Message of Reconciliation (gospel) to all, whether Jew or Gentile, and understanding that by Jesus' sacrifice our Heavenly Father sees our sins as paid, and not merely as acts of immediate condemnation. 2019-06-0327 min
University Church of Eugene SermonsDaniel on Evangelism and DiscipleshipIn this participatory Sunday sermon (May 26th, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach conducts a visual representation of the paralyzed man being brought to Jesus in Mark 2, as part of his discussion on Evangelism and Discipleship, essentially the need to not grow to be too comfortable with where we are ever currently at with life, but rather to choose to challenge ourselves to persevere evermore in our faith in our heavenly Father, helping to bring more people to that same faith (evangelism), while still rebuking and admonishing one another to grow in it (discipleship), through our continuous sharing of the Message of...2019-05-2841 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on The Authority of God's WordIn this Sunday sermon (May 19th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the authority of God's word in our lives: The fact that he created the universe, the relationships he wants us to have with Him and one another, and the balancing act we all face between instinctually living for ourselves and living by God's will; and in discussing these points, this sermon covers topics such as facing our pet sins and choosing to get back up when they try to claim us, being more open to sharing about these sins and seeking forgiveness and, in effect, making ourselves right...2019-05-2033 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Mother's Day and Living by the Father's WillIn this emotional, heart-felt Mother's Day Sermon (May 12th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd passes out roses to all of the mothers in the congregation as he preaches on young, twelve year old Jesus' actions in the temple courts in Luke 2: 41-52 and how we, as disciples and followers of Christ, like young Jesus on this earth, have the choice to live a life that places the Father's will for us above our own; our time in this reality spent honoring Him in our sharing of the gospel to wayward souls and in how we are supposed to love one another...2019-05-1532 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Living by God's LoveIn this Sunday sermon (May 5th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on living by God's full, true, spiritual definition of love, rather than by the more minimalistic definitions of love we more instinctually tend to want to live by (ie. lusts, self-desire, etc.), based on our basic, human instincts; and that by doing so, we instead live as ambassadors of Christ, loving and building up one another as Jesus did during his walk on this earth, so that we may seek a relationship with Him that is eternal over what is only temporary in this flesh and blood reality. 2019-05-1234 min
Harbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesCOC & ICOC, Part 2: The RepairDoug Jacoby, Nick Zola
In the late 1980s, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC or Boston Movement) formally split from the Churches of Christ (COC). In 1992, the ICOC was labeled by Time magazine as one of the world’s fastest growing church movements. But by 2000, the ICOC was experiencing an internal upheaval that forced it to reevaluate its identity. Today dialogue and cooperation have reopened between the COC and ICOC. This series explores reasons behind the rift and recent moves towards its repair.
2019-05-0458 minHarbor, Pepperdine Bible LecturesCOC & ICOC, Part 1: The RiftDoug Jacoby, Nick Zola
In the late 1980s, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC or Boston Movement) formally split from the Churches of Christ (COC). In 1992, the ICOC was labeled by Time magazine as one of the world’s fastest growing church movements. But by 2000, the ICOC was experiencing an internal upheaval that forced it to reevaluate its identity. Today dialogue and cooperation have reopened between the COC and ICOC. This series explores reasons behind the rift and recent moves towards its repair.
2019-05-041h 03University Church of Eugene SermonsTodd on God's GraceIn this small, house church style congregational Sunday sermon, brother Todd Porter preaches on his lessons in learning of God's Grace and how we, as disciples and followers of Christ, seek to not only understand it, but also live by it, in conjunction with our efforts to serve one another and be fruitful with the life dynamics God provides for all of us as neighbors, brothers, sisters, supporters, fathers, mothers, care providers, and so on. 2019-04-2940 min
The Simple PodcastEpisode 11 - ICOC HistoryThe gang is back! Well, part of it at least. Mitch is out on official Mitch business, so Jordyn and Perry got together and discussed the commonly misunderstood and misrepresented history of the ICOC, a small Church group that rushed to prominence in the latter part of the 20th century. As always, we appreciate the listens and the feedback, feel free to hit us up on the socials!
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Email: simplepodcast1234@gmail.com2019-04-2637 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Easter and Living by the Resurrection DailyIn this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Kelly Boyd discusses Jesus' death and resurrection, highlighting how we, as disciples of Christ, live out the resurrection daily in how we choose to live for Him and one another, in of our free will, rather than by simply following our own self-conceived desires of the heart alone.2019-04-2340 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Daniel on Utilizing Life's Wealth for building up the KingdomIn this conclusion to the Life to the Full Sermon Mini Series, Brother Daniel Lauterbach discusses the Parable of the Shrewd Manager in Luke Chapter 16 and how, rather than seeking worldly wealth for personal gain and appealing to vein human interests, we, as disciples, are called to utilize our wealth in this life to help build up the Kingdom: reaching out to others, developing relationships, and bringing each other closer to God.2019-04-1641 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsJoey on Living by Christ's LoveIn this Sunday sermon (April 7th, 2019), brother Joey Hungerford discusses God's love for us through Christ (the transforming power of His sacrifice on the cross; the message of reconciliation): knowing it, accepting it, surrendering to it, believing in it and, in effect, going beyond simply knowing that Jesus loves us. 2019-04-0931 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on The Existential Nature of God's MessageIn this Sunday sermon (March 31st, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd deeply discusses the existential nature of God's message in of how, in the book of Jeremiah, the allegory of the Potter's House refers to the understanding that we are like hand-crafted pottery, each uniquely shaped at birth and re-shaped throughout life to serve His will in of our own free will, if and when we choose to seek Him with all of our being. 2019-04-0436 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsRich on The Great EscapeIn this Sunday sermon on March 24th, 2019, Elder Richard Hackett preaches on the great escape we must make from sin and the ensnaring of the Devil, the king of this world in our day and age and how, like the challenges of an Escape Room, we are called to escape it, in order to live the life that God intended for us. 2019-03-2738 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsKelly on Persecution and AcceptanceFor this Sunday's sermon (March 17th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd discusses persecution as a Christian for one's beliefs and choice to follow Jesus, and the challenges of acceptance that come from doing so, such as divides in one's life spiritually between family members, friends, and so on. 2019-03-2032 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: new sermon seriesby Daniel Lauterbach2019-03-1632 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: grace and worksby Kelly Boyd2019-03-1630 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Quiet Timesby Joey Hungerford2019-03-1523 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Prayerby Ben Sweeney2019-03-1533 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Sinby Brian Sherle2019-03-1547 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Holinessby Todd Porter2019-03-1524 minUniversity Church of Eugene SermonsLife to the Full: Sonship with Abbaby Daniel Lauterbach 2019-03-1540 min
Disciple Makers Online2018 NW Retreat: "ICOC 2.1 Updates part 2"What ICOC 2.1 means to the NW family of churches.2018-11-1239 min
Disciple Makers Online2018 NW Retreat: "ICOC 2.1 Updates part 1"What ICOC 2.1 means to the NW family.2018-11-121h 02