That'll Preach is a ministry of the Olive Tree Community, founded by Rev. Jonathan Favors-Grimes. This podcast is a collection of sermons preached during our Sunday or Midweek services by various ministers & lay people. Sermons are usually preached from the Sunday Lectionary or Daily Office Lectionary, along with a few stand alone sermons.
The Rev. Fredrica Snead begins her sermon asking the questions; What does the Sacraments mean to you in today’s church? And how are the sacraments related to discipleship in today’s church? In today’s sermon Rev. Snead reminds us about the importance of discipleship through the Sacrament of Confirmation drawing from the sacraments of Baptism & Holy Communion. Our sermon text comes from the Gospel…
Minister Shirley Crockett opens the series preaching on the sacrament Anointing of the Sick from James 5:13a, 14-15 tagging as a title Is Anyone Among You Sick? James 5:13a, 14-15 NRSVue Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of…
Have you ever wondered why simple things—water... bread... wine... oil... spoken promises... and the laying on of hands—have carried such extraordinary meaning for Christians throughout the centuries? This summer on That'll Preach Podcast , Olive Tree Community invites you on a journey through the Seven Sacraments in our new series, Signs & Wonders . Together we'll discover how God meets ordinary…
Pastor Annie Brooks closes the series preaching on the core value of Unity from the book of Romans 15:7 Romans 15:1-7 KJV 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee…
The Rev. Aleta McDaniel preaches on the core value of Confession & Accountability coming from the book of James 5:16 tagging as a title “Confession Therapy.” James 5:16 NCV Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen. That'll Preach podcast is a ministry of the Olive Tree Community in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode…
Pastor Jonathan Favors-Grimes preaches on the core value of Communal from the book of Ephesians 5:19 preaching from the title “Communal Worship: Worshipping God in Community.” Ephesians 5:19 NCV Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord. That'll Preach podcast is a ministry of the Olive Tree Community in Atlanta, Georgia. This…
Pastor Laura Truax preaches on the core value of Mutual Care from the book of Galatians 6:2 drawing from the title “One-anothering the Re-circling Pomp of God”. Romans 6:2 CEB Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. That'll Preach podcast is a ministry of the Olive Tree Community in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode was written and recorded by the Rev. Dr. Laura Sumner…
The Rev. Dr. Dwight A. Moody preaches on the core value of Inclusion from the book of Romans 15:7, from the title Welcome One Another. Romans 15:7 God’s Word Translation Accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God. https://www.moenchcenter.com/academy-of-preachers/ https://www.preacherfest.com/ That'll Preach podcast is a ministry of the Olive Tree…
Min. Shirley Crockett preaches on the first core value, Covenant Love from the book of Romans 12:9-10. Romans 12:9-10 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. That'll Preach podcast is a ministry of the Olive Tree Community in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode was written and recorded by Min.…
What if the most important rules for life weren't about control—but about community? This spring, join Olive Tree Community for "Rules to Live By," a six-week journey through six simple but transformative biblical practices that shape who we are together. What does it mean to love one another like family? To welcome every person with dignity and inclusion? To carry each other's burdens when life…