Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. https://www.localchurch.co/
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Weekly sermons from Pastor Brian Haas at Local Church Dawson
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This is the home of The Local Church Podcast. Featuring sermons from our Sunday Liturgy, interviews, and more, we hope this audio affirms you, anchors you, and empowers you to love where you are. The Local Church is an unapologetically inclusive,Jesus-centered faith community.
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The House - a Local Church is a new church in Rock Island, Illinois. Check us out at www.theHouseQC.com or www.facebook.com/theHouseQC
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The Local Dive Podcast: Deep and Shallow Musings about Christ, the Church, and Culture
The Local Dive
The Local Dive is a podcast about the deep and shallow musings about Christ, the Church, and Culture. The podcast is hosted by Dean Inserra, Ashlyn Portero, and Alex Scott focused on leading in the local church, and living life engaged in our city. We take some deep dives into theology, ministry, Christianity, and culture, while also spending time wading around in the shallow end sharing our thoughts on the slightly more trivial things in life. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to p ...
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Sermon: Take Heart | Week 1: A Heart for Prayer // Brent Levy
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Date September 8, 2024 Synopsis This week, we launch our new "Take Heart" series and explore the theme "a heart for prayer" through Philippians 1:1-11. Pastor Brent discusses the importance of genuine, attentive communication and how holding others in our hearts can bring transformative joy. This message is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen thei…
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Finishing off our Sunday School series, Allicia Bankuti takes us through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the blazing furnace - August 25th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: Pep Rally (James 1) // Brent Levy
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Date September 1, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore James 1:17-27, unpacking its call for Christians to be "doers of the word" and not just hearers. We learn about the importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, as well as the true meaning of pure religion. This message will benefit anyone seeking to align their fa…
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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 4: Flat Pack // Rajeev Tiwari
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Date August 25, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the concept of unity and reconciliation through the lens o the Bluey episode, “Flat Pack," drawing parallels to Ephesians 2:11–22 and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the Beloved Community. Listeners will learn about the power of coming together, the importance of resolving conflic…
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Continuing our Sunday School series, Alex Groeneweg gives us a fresh perspective on the story of David and Goliath - August 18th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 3: Baby Race // Brent Levy
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Date August 18, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Pastor Brent explores the theme of comparison through the lens of the popular children's show "Bluey," specifically the episode "Baby Race." He delves into how comparison can corrode relationships and self-worth and even fuel larger conflicts. Listeners will learn about biblical examples of comparison-d…
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Join us as we continue our Sunday School series with Justice Ploughman take on the Jonah story - August 11th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 2: Daddy Dropoff // Brent Levy
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Date August 11, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the spiritual power of play through the lens of Bluey's "Daddy Dropoff" episode and Jesus's surprising playfulness in John 8:2-11, revealing how play can disrupt our routines, liberate us from pretense, and ignite our imagination. Discover why adults struggle with playfulness, how Jesus used …
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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 1: Camping // Brent Levy
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Date August 4, 2024 Synopsis This week, we kick off our wackadoo sermon series called “The Gospel According to Bluey” with our first episode: “Camping." Through this episode and the words of Jesus, we explore the theme of friendship. What you'll learn: How childhood friendships differ from adult relationships The challenges of forming deep friendsh…
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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 3: David and Goliath // Brent Levy
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Date July 28, 2024 Synopsis We all love a good underdog story, but what if the most famous biblical underdog tale has more to offer than we thought? Join Pastor Brent as he revisits the classic story of David and Goliath with fresh eyes and uncovers surprising insights for our modern lives. What You'll Learn: A new perspective on the familiar David…
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Join us as Darren Milley adds to our Sunday School series with the Parable of the Sheep - July 21st, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 2: Creation and The Parting of the Red Sea // Isabel Packevicz
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Duke Divinity Pastoral Intern Isabel Packevicz expands our understanding of the divine by exploring often-overlooked feminine imagery for God in scripture. The sermon encourages us to see God's presence in life's messy, painful moments, offering hope for transformation. In this sermon, hearers will: Explore often overlooked feminine imagery for God…
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BONUS: Spencer LaJoye Live from the Plant
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Queer indie singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye joins The Local Church and friends for a sweaty night of hope, healing, and humanity at The Plant in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This recording features the full audio from Spencer's set.Af Brent Levy
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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 1: Daniel in the Lion’s Den // Brent Levy
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Date July 7, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, you will: Revisit the classic Bible story of Daniel in the Lion's Den with fresh eyes Learn to shift focus from "be like Daniel" to understanding God's presence and activity in the story Discover how this ancient tale relates to modern challenges and fears Key takeaways: God meets us in places of uncertain…
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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 4: Rewilding Community // Denise Honeycutt and Pat Watkins
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To wrap up our "The Call of the Wild" series, we gathered outdoors and hear from Pat Watkins and Denise Honeycutt who shared the profound connections between community, creation, and our relationship with God. What You'll Learn: The Interconnectedness of Relationships: Discover how our relationships with God, each other, and creation are fundamenta…
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BONUS: Meet Lenore Braford from Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
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From our Sunday Liturgy on June 23, we invited Lenore Braford, Founder and Executive Director of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, to share insights into the meaningful work of rewilding and community healing. Lenore talks about the refuge’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for farm animals that have been subjected to abuse, ne…
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How to walk with the Holy Spirit and be filled daily with Caleb Groeneweg - June 23rd, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 3: Rewilding Ourselves // Brent Levy
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Date June 23, 2024 Synopsis Inspired by the popular internet phrase "touch grass," the sermon draws from Genesis and Matthew to offer insights into reducing anxiety, embracing our true selves, and finding peace in God's creation. This sermon will empower you to step back from the digital overwhelm and constant hustle of modern life. By rewilding yo…
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Join us as Caleb Groeneweg continues with us on our Holy Spirit series - June 16th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 2: Rewilding Creation // Leah Benn Miller
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Date June 16, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Leah explores what it means to "rewild" our faith by restoring a right relationship with all of God's creation. You'll learn: Why caring for the earth is central to the Christian story, not a side issue How to have a "right-sized" relationship with creation that recognizes our smallness and interdependenc…
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First Sunday Communion with John Marshall - May 5th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 1: Rewilding God // Brent Levy
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Date June 9, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, Pastor Brent explores the story of Moses and the burning bush to invite us into a more expansive, untamed, and transformative relationship with God. Through fresh insights from this familiar narrative, we'll discover how to encounter God in the wilderness places of our lives and in the wildness of the wor…
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First Sunday Communion with Sara Shultz
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Our First Sunday Communion message on June 2nd, 2024Af Local Church
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The Speakeasy: Elisa Rosoff on Big Pivots, Stillness, and Hope in a Women's Prison
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In this episode of The Speakeasy, host Brent Levy talks with Elisa Rosoff, a humanist chaplain who works with incarcerated and recently released women through the organization Arise Collective. Listeners will learn about: Elisa's unique faith journey from growing up Episcopalian to discovering humanism How her background in Montessori education inf…
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Highlights from Pride Celebration Worship at The Plant
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Date June 2, 2024 Synopsis We celebrated PBO Pride and Affirming Sunday with a special Pride Celebration Worship service at The Plant. Here are some highlights from the service, including witness shared by Haley Capps, Deidre Hartley, Larry Hazelwood, and Lolly Dunlap, with a special performance by Bear Roots. References Scripture: Psalm 27 About T…
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Introducing a new series on the Holy Spirit with Caleb Groeneweg - May 26th, 2024Af Local Church
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Sermon: Overwhelming the Overwhelm // Brent Levy
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Date May 26, 2024 Synopsis In this powerful sermon, Pastor Brent explores the story of Isaiah's vision and call, drawing parallels to the overwhelming circumstances we face in our own lives. Through this message, you will: Discover how God's presence and truth can overshadow the wounds of uncertainty, fear, and self-doubt Learn how to replace the l…
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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 5: Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor // Brent Levy
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Date May 12, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Brent brings together graduation weekend, Mother's Day, and the Ascension with some help from cicadas, the Northern Lights, and our Local Kids. You'll learn: The meaning of the Ascension and how it enables Jesus to be present with us always, no matter where we are. How to recognize Jesus's presence in our …
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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 4: To Set Free Those Who Are Oppressed // Brent Levy
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Date May 5, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, Pastor Brent Levy explores the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and what it teaches us about embodying Jesus's mission to "set free those who are oppressed." You'll learn: How Zacchaeus's salvation was tied to making things right with those he had exploited as a tax collector Why there is no such thing as lib…
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Hear from our pastors, Caleb & Alex, as they share about our Heart & Vision here at local & some of the ways we are going to outwork both in the coming year // April 28th, 2024Af Local Church
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