# challenged (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover challenged. Page: Feed: --- ## [The King Is Coming | Week 3 : Perfected Under Pressure | Pastor Josh Blair](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-king-is-coming-week-3) _2026-08-19 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In “Perfected Under Pressure,” we continue through 1 Thessalonians with a message about remaining faithful when following Jesus becomes difficult. First Thessalonians 3 reminds us that hardship does not mean God has abandoned us. God can use trials to deepen our faith, increase our love, strengthen our obedience, and establish our hearts in holiness. How should we respond when life puts our faith… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384243334-centralvalleychurch-the-king-is-coming-week-3.mp3) ## [YOU'VE GOT A SECTION | BRIAN BLUM](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/YOUVE-GOT-A-SECTION--BRIAN-BLUM-e3ngt63) _2026-08-17 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What if the church doesn't have a volunteer problem, but a passion problem? You'll discover what truly ignites zeal for God's mission by looking at how an entire community came together to rebuild Jerusalem's wall in just 52 days. You can expect to explore three key elements that fuel passion for serving: pursuing a vision too big to accomplish without God, developing deep conviction that the work… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/124334723/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F43cbcc29-10cc-3585-9105-0bbd8ef0a098.mp3) ## Luke's Gospel _2026-08-16 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What does it truly mean to prepare our hearts for the King? In Luke chapter 3, John the Baptist steps onto the scene with a message that is as urgent today as it was then: the King is coming, and we must get ready. But this preparation is not about polishing our outward appearance or pointing fingers at others who need to change. It is about something far deeper. John calls us to repentance, a… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzVhNDA1MzA4LTNiYmEtNDlkMy1iM2JiLTJhMTg4MjA1NDAwNS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=37sdxb4) ## Present in Scary Places _2026-08-16 · Deer Run Sermons_ What does it look like to stand firm in faith when everything around us feels uncertain and threatening? The story of Daniel in the lion's den, found in Daniel chapter 6, is far more than a children's tale about a man and some lions. It is a profound and layered account of what it means to trust God in two of the most challenging places we will ever find ourselves: the place of anticipation and… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktULzdmOTczNjBkLTM5Y2MtNDFkOC1hZDMxLTQwYTcwMzNlMTNmYS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=v2dtrxm) ## Winning Over Worry _2026-08-16 · Life Church - RVA_ What if the worry keeping us up at night could actually become a doorway to deeper faith? In this message drawn from Matthew 6, we are invited to take an honest look at the role anxiety plays in our lives and discover that winning over worry is not about pretending problems do not exist, but about learning to see them through a godly lens. The passage reminds us that our heavenly Father already… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzdkNWVjZTIzLWNmZmUtNGY3Yi1hZjhjLWZlNGMyNjIzNWNkZi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=tzp432j) ## [The King Is Coming | Week 2 : Who’s coming with you? | Pastor Alex Ortiz](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-king-is-coming-week-2-whos) _2026-08-11 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ How should followers of Jesus measure success? Teaching from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Alex explains why Kingdom success is not measured by comfort, recognition, or impressive results. It is measured by faithfulness to God and by helping others stand firm in Jesus. Through Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonian believers, we discover that discipleship requires spiritual family, hardship can… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379506537-centralvalleychurch-the-king-is-coming-week-2-whos.mp3) ## [HOLY COMPLAINERS | BRAD VANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/HOLY-COMPLAINERS--BRAD-VANDERSON-e3n7afu) _2026-08-10 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What if the complaint you can't shake is actually the calling you can't ignore? Through the story of Nehemiah, you'll discover how God uses holy discontent—complaints driven by compassion for others rather than personal preferences—to reveal your unique calling in the church. You'll learn the difference between consumer complaints and kingdom complaints, and why serving faithfully often means… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/124020670/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2Fd97790c1-8636-e8c6-f9ec-5f7957bfcaae.mp3) ## When we lose touch with the Love that first held us. _2026-08-09 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What does it mean to lose the fire we once had for God? In Revelation 2:1-5, Jesus addresses the church at Ephesus with striking words. He commends them for their hard work, their doctrinal soundness, their perseverance, and their refusal to tolerate evil. And yet, in the very same breath, he delivers a sobering charge: they have left their first love. This message walks us through that tension… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzQzYmQ5NjhjLTQ3ZDktNDc3OS1iZWFjLWU5ODhhYjU1MDMxYi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=ydrrvqw) ## Good Keeps His Promises _2026-08-09 · Deer Run Sermons_ What does it look like when God refuses to abandon humanity even at its worst? The story of Noah is far more than a tale about a boat and some animals. It is a raw, unflinching look at the consequences of a world completely saturated in sin, and yet simultaneously a breathtaking portrait of divine grace refusing to let humanity disappear. We explore how the flood was not simply an act of… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktULzIyZDc1NWY3LWQyNGQtNDcyMy04NzhiLTdkYzZhY2EyNDVkOS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=qns6sqz) ## Ready, Set, GO! _2026-08-09 · Life Church - RVA_ What does it look like to trust God when we cannot see the road ahead? This message takes us deep into the heart of the Exodus story, where millions of people stepped out of slavery and into the unknown, armed with nothing but faith in a God who promised to lead them. The children of Israel did not have maps, GPS, or any guarantee of what the journey would look like. What they had was a cloud by… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWL2UyMjM3NGYwLTRiOWEtNDRiNi05NGJjLTIwNDVmYzcyYmM1MS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=h75np5w) ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JNRaT4pMSn6n) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [The King Is Coming | Week 1 : 1 Thessalonians 1 | Pastor Josh Blair](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-king-is-coming-week-1-1) _2026-08-03 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In Week 1 of The King Is Coming, we begin our journey through 1 and 2 Thessalonians and explore how Christians should live while waiting for Jesus to return. Through 1 Thessalonians 1, we are reminded that we were never meant to follow Jesus alone. We are called to remain connected to the local church and live with faith that works, love that labors, and hope that endures. The gospel has the power… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374479500-centralvalleychurch-the-king-is-coming-week-1-1.mp3) ## [DO NOT COVET | BRAD VANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/DO-NOT-COVET--BRAD-VANDERSON-e3mtgbh) _2026-08-03 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ How much of your life are you wasting aiming at someone else's target? You'll discover why the tenth commandment about coveting reveals one of the most painful human experiences—unmet desire—and how it shows up in comparison, jealousy, and restless craving. You can expect to learn three practical steps to redirect your desires toward the only One who can truly satisfy them, and understand why… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/123698993/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2Fb52c88df-bbf4-ab5b-f97f-61feb6d2bac6.mp3) ## Philemon _2026-08-02 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What does it look like to carry the full weight of the gospel into the hardest moments of our lives? The book of Philemon gives us a rare and intimate look at exactly that. In this short but remarkably rich letter, we are drawn into a real conflict between real people -- a runaway slave, a wronged master, and an apostle writing from prison -- and we discover that the gospel is not just a message… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzgwNDBkYzMwLTM0YWMtNGYzZS1iNWQ5LTU1Yjk1NmI1ZGUxOS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=75jycyd) ## The Great Commission _2026-08-02 · Deer Run Sermons_ What if the moments of doubt we carry into church are not disqualifiers but actually part of the story God is telling through us? That is one of the striking truths tucked inside Matthew 28, where we find that when Jesus delivered the Great Commission, some of those present worshiped and some doubted. He did not separate the two groups. He spoke to all of them. This detail, so easy to skip past on… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktUL2Q2OGFiYmE1LTM3ODctNDBiMS05ZGI4LWQ5NTIwYjI3MmM5ZC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=45m7hnt) ## Passing the Mantle _2026-08-02 · Life Church - RVA_ What happens when the anointing God places on one life is meant to outlast that life? In this message drawn from 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 2, we explore one of Scripture's most vivid pictures of generational purpose: the passing of the mantle from Elijah to Elisha. The mantle was not merely a garment. It represented a calling, a prophetic authority, and a responsibility that God never intended to end… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzJmNjU5YTNmLWE2NjctNGE1My04NTE3LTQzYzRjNTY3ZGZiZC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=bb3z6v7) ## [The Truth About Hell | The Rest of the Story | Pastor Josh Blair](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-truth-about-hell-the-rest) _2026-07-28 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In the final week of The Truth About Hell, we look at what the New Testament teaches about hell, judgment, and how followers of Jesus should respond. God has entrusted us with the message of reconciliation and called us to be ambassadors for Christ. Our lives should point others toward the hope, freedom, and new life found in Jesus. Hell is real, but Heaven is better. Let’s wake up, live boldly,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369671574-centralvalleychurch-the-truth-about-hell-the-rest.mp3) ## [Summer Nights | The Ready Bride | Pastor Kristian Miller](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/summer-nights-the-ready-bride) _2026-07-28 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ The Ready Bride | Kristian Miller | Summer Nights In this powerful Summer Nights message, Pastor Kristian teaches from Matthew 25 and the parable of the ten virgins, challenging the Church to become a spiritually mature and ready Bride. Jesus is preparing His people for His return—not through empty religious activity, but through genuine transformation, holiness, healing, and surrender to the Holy… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369661080-centralvalleychurch-summer-nights-the-ready-bride.mp3) ## [DO NOT STEAL | BLAKE HICKS](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/DO-NOT-STEAL--BLAKE-HICKS-e3mjb88) _2026-07-27 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What if stealing is less about taking stuff and more about not trusting God? You'll discover how the eighth commandment challenges us to examine our hearts and move from a posture of taking to one of generous giving. You can expect to understand how comparison and entitlement lead to justifying theft—whether it's time, relationships, or even withholding your spiritual gifts from the church. By the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/123366088/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2Fdcf1a6c8-79d9-6e0a-8018-163b04fd9180.mp3) ## The Book of Jude _2026-07-26 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What does it mean to truly be kept by God, and what role do we play in that process? The book of Jude brings us face to face with one of the most profound tensions in the Christian life: God is our keeper, and yet we are called to keep ourselves in the love of God. This is not a contradiction but an invitation. Drawing from Jude 20 through 24, we are reminded that genuine faith is not passive. God… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzgzZjJmM2RlLWQ4MzktNDc3ZC04ZTI3LWJmZjYzOGZlMWI5Ny9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=88qq4pv) ## Building A Fence _2026-07-26 · Centerpointe Messages_ What if the boundaries God places in our lives are not restrictions meant to limit us, but fences built by a loving Father to protect what He values most? That is the central question at the heart of this powerful exploration of Psalm 19. Drawing from David's sweeping journey through creation and scripture, we are invited to see God's commandments in a completely different light. David begins by… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktIL2U4NWUyMjA1LTQ3MWItNDkyMS04YzRkLTZlZjUxYzcyMzRjMi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=2cnzkng) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/m1fa4h0jf950) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## Losing to Win _2026-07-26 · Deer Run Sermons_ What does it really mean to win? We tend to measure winning by applause, accomplishment, and recognition. But what if the greatest victory in history looked nothing like what we would expect? That is exactly the tension at the heart of this message. Drawing from Mark chapter 10, we see the disciples of Jesus jockeying for position, eager to secure the best seats in what they imagined would be a… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktUL2E1MDUxOWU2LTY5MTEtNGJlMy1iZTU0LWIyMWI1ZGU5YzUzNi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=vry2xc6) ## Dont Lose Your Leap _2026-07-26 · Life Church - RVA_ What happens after the miracle? That is the question at the heart of this powerful message drawn from Acts chapter 3. We all know the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate, but there is a detail in the text that is easy to overlook. The Bible does not simply say he stood up and walked. It says he went walking, leaping, and praising God. That leap was not just a physical… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzBhNDk5MWRjLTQ1YjItNDNmMS04YzJhLWZiZThkNjE0NTE0NC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=8wsjb2q) ## [The Truth About Hell | Week 3: Jesus Said What? | Pastor Josh Blair](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-truth-about-hell-week-3) _2026-07-22 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In Week 3 of The Truth About Hell, we take a deeper look at Jesus’ own teachings about hell, judgment, repentance, and eternal life. Through Matthew 7:13–23, Jesus warns us about the wide road that leads to destruction, the narrow road that leads to life, false disciples, and those who call Him “Lord” without truly knowing Him. This message reminds us that spiritual activity, religious… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365643558-centralvalleychurch-the-truth-about-hell-week-3.mp3) ## [DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY | BRIAN BLUM](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/DO-NOT-COMMIT-ADULTERY--BRIAN-BLUM-e3m9sih) _2026-07-20 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What if adultery doesn't start in the bedroom, but in small choices you're making right now? You'll discover the nine subtle steps that lead down the path to adultery—an erosion, not an explosion—and learn how to protect your marriage with clear boundaries before it's too late. Whether you're guarding your future, healing from betrayal, or seeking restoration after failure, you can expect to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/123056145/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F902fd4aa-6d73-2f46-90bd-7e34bafe0464.mp3) ## The Book of Jude _2026-07-19 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What does it really mean to contend for the faith? The book of Jude pulls no punches in answering that question. Written by the half-brother of Jesus, this small but powerful letter confronts a danger that is just as real today as it was in the first century: the distortion of grace. When we twist the grace of God into a license for sin, we are not embracing the gospel, we are gutting it. True… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0Lzk1MDMxNDczLTdiZmItNDI1ZC05NzkwLTc0ZTgxZDUzZDBiMy9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=xy4mgsr) ## Don't Settle For Leftovers _2026-07-19 · Centerpointe Messages_ God’s goal isn’t just to change your circumstances; it’s to change your source. The sermon contrasts living like a “cistern” versus living from the “fountain of living water.” A cistern can only hold what it collected in a previous season, can run dry, can leak, and can’t replenish itself. Spiritually, this looks like trying to survive today on yesterday’s prayer, last Sunday’s service, an old… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktIL2VjYTVjYjExLWQ0NTItNDY5OS05MzRmLThmZmY4ODQxZWRhZS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=25b5ff7) ## Table Rules Turned Upside Down _2026-07-19 · Deer Run Sermons_ This message challenges us to examine where we truly seek our reward: in this life or in eternity. Drawing from Luke 14, we encounter Jesus at a dinner table with Pharisees who scramble for seats of honor, seeking recognition and status. Jesus flips their understanding upside down, instructing guests to take the lowest seats and hosts to invite those who can never repay them—the poor, the… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktULzRkNWQzNjcwLTZkMzYtNDYxZS04MmQwLTEwZGFjMTQ2MWM3NC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=r5p8jc2) ## Get Up and Walk _2026-07-19 · Life Church - RVA_ This powerful message takes us back to Acts chapter 3, where we encounter the story of the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate. The central question posed is profound: what do we do when life has us stuck, sitting at the gate of our breakthrough but unable to move forward? The message reveals three essential steps to rising from our circumstances. First, we must change our focus—stop staring at our… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzM3MGZjMDlmLTUwZTgtNGZlNC05ODJlLWUxNDU3NzdiMWIwNS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=3xxjhnp) ## [The Truth About Hell | Week 2: Has Hell Changed or Have We?](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-truth-about-hell-week-2) _2026-07-13 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In Week 2 of The Truth About Hell, we ask the question: Has hell changed—or have we? This message examines what the Old Testament, Jesus, and the New Testament teach about hell, eternal judgment, and separation from God. We also explore the biblical meanings of Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and the Lake of Fire, while addressing questions about purgatory and God’s justice. Hell is not simply a place of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2359952867-centralvalleychurch-the-truth-about-hell-week-2.mp3) ## [Summer Nights | From Babel to The Upper Room | Pastor Josh](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/summer-nights-from-babel-to) _2026-07-13 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Josh shares how biblical community is about more than surrounding ourselves with people who look, think, or act like us—it is about becoming people who carry one another toward Jesus. Through the Tower of Babel, Pentecost, and Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 14, we learn that unity without surrender to God can lead us in the wrong direction. True spiritual… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2359943501-centralvalleychurch-summer-nights-from-babel-to.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/44iwtN3x9Eau) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS | BRAD VANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/DO-NOT-BEAR-FALSE-WITNESS--BRAD-VANDERSON-e3m13mo) _2026-07-13 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What lies have been repeated so often in your life that you've started accepting them as truth? You'll discover that the ninth commandment isn't simply about not lying—it's about refusing to bear false witness against your neighbor, which means not distorting reality through gossip, half-truths, or manipulating stories to protect yourself. You can expect to learn how false witness leads to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/122768536/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2Fab4fa528-e5a0-2ec0-ce10-06e61e94efa8.mp3) ## 3 John _2026-07-12 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ What if the greatest joy available to us is not found in a breathtaking mountain view, a perfect meal, or even the deepest human friendship, but in something far more profound? Third John opens a window into the life of a man named Gaius, and what we discover there is a portrait of someone who has tapped into a joy that the Apostle John describes as unmatched by anything else life has to offer.… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0Lzk4MjU0NzYxLTM4NDMtNDk3NS1iM2E2LTg3ZmQzMDViYjVjOS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=73rvy4x) ## Be a Doorkeeper _2026-07-12 · Centerpointe Messages_ This powerful message challenges us to examine the depth of our hunger for God's presence through the lens of Psalm 84. The psalmist's declaration that one day in God's courts is better than a thousand elsewhere confronts our modern tendency to approach worship casually. We're reminded that the value of any position in God's house isn't determined by its prominence, but by the presence of God… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktIL2Q1NjRiMTc0LTg4NTYtNDUyNC04NWU3LTZiNzNjNTFmZTE4Ny9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=rxpvgk9) ## Blessed Are the Wrong People _2026-07-12 · Deer Run Sermons_ We live in a world that celebrates the wealthy, the powerful, and the self-sufficient. But what if God's kingdom operates on completely different principles? This message challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about being blessed. Drawing from the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, we discover that Jesus declares the poor in spirit, the meek, those who mourn, and the persecuted as the truly… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktULzVhNDllNzQ0LTA0YzgtNDZiZi1iNWIwLWEyMmNhNjY4ZmMwZi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=6mgqvxt) ## Give Them Jesus _2026-07-12 · Life Church - RVA_ What happens when we look beyond surface needs and offer something far greater than temporary solutions? In Acts chapter 3, we encounter a powerful story that challenges us to reconsider what we're really called to give to a hurting world. A man lame from birth sits begging at the temple gate, hoping for a few coins to meet his daily needs. But Peter and John see an opportunity to meet a deeper… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzRlZmI2OTkzLWJmODctNDAxNS05OWYxLTI1NTczMmFiNTA1My9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=r4t8v2j) ## [The Truth About Hell | What Happens After We Die? | Pastor Josh Blair](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/the-truth-about-hell-what) _2026-07-08 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In Week 1 of our new series, “The Truth About Hell,” Pastor Josh shares a message titled “What Happens After We Die?” This sermon looks at what Scripture teaches about heaven, hell, judgment, salvation, and the urgency of responding to Jesus in this life. While hell is a difficult topic to talk about, Jesus spoke clearly about eternity, and His words help us understand both the justice and mercy… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355498098-centralvalleychurch-the-truth-about-hell-what.mp3) ## [Summer Nights | PREPARED FOR THE PROMISES | Pastor Damien](https://soundcloud.com/centralvalleychurch/summer-nights-prepared-for-the) _2026-07-08 · Central Valley Church Podcast_ In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Damien brings a powerful word titled “Prepared for the Promises” from Joshua 3. Before Israel stepped into the Promised Land, God first prepared their hearts. This message reminds us that God’s promises are not just about what we receive, but about who we become in the process. Pastor Damien encourages us to trust God in the waiting, follow His presence,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355495188-centralvalleychurch-summer-nights-prepared-for-the.mp3) ## [DO NOT MURDER | JOSH ANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/DO-NOT-MURDER--JOSH-ANDERSON-e3ln21e) _2026-07-06 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What if the thing that leads to murder actually lives inside each of us? You'll discover how the commandment "do not murder" goes far deeper than outward actions—it reaches into the anger, bitterness, and resentment we harbor in our hearts. Through the story of King Ahab and Naboth, you'll see how unchecked anger can lead to devastating consequences, even when we're not directly involved. You can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/122439150/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F1ed0d026-df34-2fa2-e3c7-e2975654df3f.mp3) ## Second John _2026-07-05 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ In this exploration of 2 John, we're confronted with a timeless tension that feels remarkably urgent for our generation: the inseparable relationship between truth and love. The letter, though brief at only 13 verses, packs a powerful message about standing firm in the truth of Jesus Christ while simultaneously loving one another deeply. We discover that truth isn't merely an intellectual exercise… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzQzOTZkNTBlLThmMjktNDc4Ni05NDdhLWJjODY3Y2Y2Yjc0Ny9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=drhqrvh) ## The Duty of Freedom _2026-07-05 · Centerpointe Messages_ This powerful message challenges us to reconsider what true freedom really means and what it demands of us. Drawing from Luke 17:7-10, we're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: not everything we do for God deserves applause or recognition. Some things are simply our duty. Just as America's founding fathers understood that signing the Declaration of Independence came with tremendous… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktILzJmODAxY2RhLThmYzctNDAyZS05MDRlLWQ2YjI5MGEwYzljNS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=b3zfh6m) ## Not What You Expect _2026-07-05 · Deer Run Sermons_ This message challenges us to examine our expectations of Jesus and His kingdom. Drawing from Luke 4, we encounter Jesus' first sermon where He proclaims good news to the poor, freedom for prisoners, and sight for the blind—completely turning the world's hierarchy upside down. Through a fascinating journey through 500 years of Jewish history, we discover why the people expected a Messiah who would… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktUL2ZmNjdkNTE2LTViNTEtNGFkOC05MmI1LWNmMzA1MjAzMTQwZi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=qn3gx25) ## The Price of Freedom _2026-07-05 · Life Church - RVA_ This powerful message reminds us that freedom is never without cost. As we reflect on our national independence, we're invited to consider an even greater liberation: our spiritual freedom purchased through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon draws a profound connection between the price paid by those who secured our earthly freedoms and the ultimate price Jesus paid on the cross. Through the lens of… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzUzY2VlNmFhLTE5NGQtNGVmNS04MjBiLTZkOTk0ZWRkZjg2Zi9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=fx48rkz) ## [LORD'S NAME IN VAIN | BRAD VANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/LORDS-NAME-IN-VAIN--BRAD-VANDERSON-e3le7qg) _2026-06-29 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ What would a commercial about God look like if His name wasn't attached—just His reputation as seen through your life? You'll discover why God's name matters so profoundly and what it means to carry it well in everyday moments. You can expect to understand the third commandment beyond just avoiding certain words, learning instead how to represent God's character faithfully in your workplace,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/122150160/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2Fd1e1f213-9451-6ef6-88e7-2314caec5b4b.mp3) ## Praying the Psalms: Psalm 139 _2026-06-28 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ This profound exploration of Psalm 139 invites us into a transformative encounter with God's character that fundamentally changes how we view ourselves and our relationship with sin. The psalm reveals three essential attributes of God: His omniscience—knowing everything about us including our thoughts before we speak them; His omnipresence—being with us in every circumstance from the heights of… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzIxNzgyYjBiLWRjZDYtNDFjMy05OGYyLWU1MThhNGYzMmU4NS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=dc4z8q2) ## When Jesus Comes to You _2026-06-28 · Centerpointe Messages_ This powerful message centers on a profound truth: Jesus is constantly passing by our lives, but we must choose to respond. Drawing from multiple Gospel accounts—the disciples in the storm, the woman at the well, blind Bartimaeus, and the woman with the issue of blood—we discover that divine encounters don't always happen on our schedule. Sometimes the greatest moments aren't the ones we plan, but… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktIL2ZmMzNiOTkyLTdmOGEtNDhhZS1hOWQ5LTc2YWQ0ZmU1NDY5YS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=3v2mfwh) ## Give Thanks _2026-06-28 · Deer Run Sermons_ This message challenges us to consider one of life's most difficult spiritual practices: giving thanks in all circumstances, not just the easy ones. We're invited to explore whether genuine gratitude is possible even when life feels overwhelming, when people disappoint us, or when circumstances steal our peace. The sermon draws us into the profound moment in John 6 where Jesus feeds the five… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVkpDMktUL2JkZjU5NzRmLTM1Y2ItNDI2MS1hZGVlLTYyMzEwOTU3MzQyYS9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=VJC2KT&s=3&sapid=gwcycn5) ## Reasons to Rejoice _2026-06-28 · Life Church - RVA_ In a world that often criticizes passionate worship, we're reminded that serving a living God demands an alive response. Drawing from Zephaniah 3:14-17, we discover four powerful reasons that should keep praise constantly on our lips. First, the Lord has taken away our punishment—we were liars, drunkards, thieves, yet He made our scarlet sins white as snow. Second, He has turned back our… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvWEtLSDNWLzM4OTFjNjc0LTQ5MDEtNDE0Yi04YjU0LWY4MDQzNmYxYjNhYy9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=XKKH3V&s=3&sapid=z4g3fkm) ## [HONOR YOUR PARENTS | BRAD VANDERSON](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-story-church/episodes/HONOR-YOUR-PARENTS--BRAD-VANDERSON-e3l3v89) _2026-06-22 · New Life Wayland · New Life Wayland_ How can two people look at the same family history and see completely different stories? You'll discover what it truly means to honor your father and mother—not through denial or contempt, but by humanizing them with honesty about both joy and sorrow. You can expect to learn how honor looks different from idolizing or demonizing, and how the church creates a new family where spiritual fathers and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f88cfe44/podcast/play/121813705/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F0911f833-7db0-d9a5-21ff-c70c8075fabd.mp3) ## Praying the Psalms: Psalm 141 _2026-06-21 · Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church_ Psalm 141 presents us with a powerful prayer for spiritual transformation that moves from the outside in: from our mouths, to our hearts, to our relationships. We discover that our words are often the quickest pathway for sin to escape our hearts, making them incredibly dangerous when left unguarded. The psalm teaches us to pray for divine intervention in three critical areas of our lives. First,… [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEpSUDY0LzNkZTk3ZDkyLTM0ZmUtNGZkYS04OWFlLTcxNDAyZTNhZTE5Ni9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TJRP64&s=3&sapid=h83264y) ## God Made Man _2026-06-21 · Centerpointe Messages_ [Listen](https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvQ0pITktILzUwMDVkNDUxLWEyYjEtNDZjYS04NWRhLWQ5YTNhYjNmYjA0My9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=CJHNKH&s=3&sapid=mg2bkm5)