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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First Sunday Communion with John Ayena
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11:28John takes us through communion and reminds us of its importance. July 6th, 2025.Af Local Church
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Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 2: "There's God" with Lauren Cibene on Deconstruction, Healing, and Tigers in Lifeboats
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50:09About The Renewing There’s a way the world teaches us to live—fast, anxious, disconnected. And there’s another way. The Renewing is a podcast about resisting what deforms us and returning to what makes us whole. Inspired by Romans 12:2, it’s a space to question the patterns we’ve inherited—hustle, disconnection, exhaustion—and imagine what healing …
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On Father’s Day, Caleb reminds us that regardless of our earthly experiences, we have a perfect Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally, holds us securely in His hand, shapes us, and calls us His sons and daughters. Our purpose and freedom come not from striving or performing, but from surrendering to His presence, resting in our identity as H…
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Sermon: I Hope You Get What You Need // Brent Levy
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29:26Date June 15, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore how genuine hope emerges not just from knowing stories of faith, but from actively living them out. Through the lens of the Road to Emmaus narrative, we discover how participatory hope—showing up and embodying God's presence in the world—transforms our "we had hoped" moments into encounters wit…
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Sermon: Will You Hold It With Me? // Dr. Mallory Wyckoff
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33:45Date June 1, 2025 Synopsis This week, we welcome special guest preacher Mallory Wyckoff, who first leads us in an imaginative exercise with scripture, inviting us to step into the story and feel its weight. We then explore how Jesus meets us in our deepest weariness and transforms the emptiest of places into spaces of abundance. Join us as we disco…
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Brent Levy & Rajeev Tiwari
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44:53Date May 25, 2025 Synopsis This week, Rajeev Tiwari and Brent Levy respond to your questions in a special Ask Us Anything Sunday. References Scripture: [Genesis 32:22-31](https://www.bible.com/bible/3523/GEN.32.22-31) About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to h…
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Sermon: We Just Click | Week 4: Let Him Cook // Brent Levy
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34:06Date May 18, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we dive into the heart of authentic relationship through the lens of Peter's post-resurrection encounter with Jesus. When Jesus appears on the beach cooking breakfast, he doesn't lecture or shame – instead, he creates space for restoration and remembrance of who we truly are. Pastor Brent reveals how this …
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This Mother's Day, three mothers shared heartfelt messages about drawing closer to the Lord, placing their trust in Him, and embracing a childlike faith. May 11th, 2025Af Local Church
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Sermon: We Just Click | Week 3: Watch This // Brent Levy
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36:34Date May 11, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we confront the deep human longing to be seen and explore how Jesus transforms our understanding of belonging. When biological families fall short or relationships fracture, Christ offers a radical alternative: a chosen family built not on bloodlines but on the courage to show up with vulnerability and lov…
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Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 1: From Burnout to Beloved with Rev. Amanda Rigby and Dr. Elizabeth Watters on The Well Mental and Spiritual Care
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48:12About The Renewing There’s a way the world teaches us to live—fast, anxious, disconnected. And there’s another way. The Renewing is a podcast about resisting what deforms us and returning to what makes us whole. Inspired by Romans 12:2, it’s a space to question the patterns we’ve inherited—hustle, disconnection, exhaustion—and imagine what healing …
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Sermon: We Just Click | Week 2: Built, Not Found // Brent Levy
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31:27Date May 4, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we deconstruct the "happily ever after" myth and explore how meaningful relationships are built through intentional practice. Drawing from biblical wisdom and contemporary research, we examine five essential building blocks for stronger marriages: equal partnership, committed presence, cultivated closeness,…
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Sermon: We Just Click | Week 1: God Made Us For Relationship // Brent Levy
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31:58Date April 27, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we kick off "We Just Click: God's Design for Meaningful Relationships," a post-Easter series exploring how authentic connections can transform our lives and world. Pastor Brent unpacks how Jesus spent his "bonus time" after resurrection not on tasks or teachings, but on being present with others—showing …
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The Beautiful Exchange | Easter Sunday
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30:19Caleb describes the resurrection on Easter as the 'Beautiful Exchange'—how Jesus died and rose again to give us a chance to trade our mistakes, sadness, and pain for His love, forgiveness, and new life. He explains that it’s a free gift for anyone who believes in Him and is ready to accept the life He offers. April 20th, 2025.…
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Sermon: Easter with The Local Church // Brent Levy
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24:18Date April 20, 2025 Synopsis On this Easter Sunday, we explore how resurrection hope spreads not through arguments or explanations, but through personal encounter. Beginning in darkness with Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, we discover that Easter's power lies in the moment hope becomes tangible and personal—when Jesus calls our name. This isn't j…
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 6: Pride // Brent Levy
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31:55Date April 13, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore pride—not as confidence or dignity, but as our stubborn refusal to embrace our human limitations. Through the lens of Palm Sunday, we discover how pride manifests in our desperate attempts to appear self-sufficient, invulnerable, and in control. The sermon weaves together baseball statistics, …
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 5: Lust // Leah Benn Miller & Brent Levy
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47:13Date April 6, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we join worship leader Leah Benn Miller and pastor Brent Levy for a raw, honest conversation about lust and love as part of the Lenten series "Glitch: Reframing Sin and Finding Reconnection." Through their exploration of Ephesians 5:21-33, they flip the script on shame-based theology, revealing how our de…
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 4: Wrath // Rajeev Tiwari
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28:22Date March 30, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore anger as both gift and glitch in the spiritual life. Anger can be holy—alerting us to injustice and moving us toward righteous action—or destructive when we nurse grudges that consume our souls. Jesus himself models this tension, flipping tables in righteous indignation while warning against h…
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Caleb encourages us to make time to draw near to God, reflecting on how significant moments in the Bible often happen on mountains, places where Heaven and Earth meet. Through worship, prayer, and seeking God’s presence, we can align ourselves with His perspective, inviting transformation and the power of His grace into our lives. March 23rd, 2025.…
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 3: Envy // Brent Levy
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32:33Date March 23, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we tackle envy—the belief that someone else's success threatens our own—through Jesus's parable of the vineyard workers. Envy isn't just comparison; it's the corrosive lie that another's blessing diminishes yours, scaling from personal insecurity to systemic oppression. The antidote? Generosity rooted in…
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Tyler reminds us that in Paul's final letter to Timothy, he encourages him to "fan into flame the gift of God" within him, urging him to nurture and grow his faith through spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and community. Tyler emphasizes the importance of intentional growth and the vital role of the Holy Spirit, urging beli…
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 2: Acedia // Brent Levy
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32:07Date March 16, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon from our Lenten series "Glitch: Reframing Sin and Finding Reconnection," we tackle the often-overlooked sin of acedia—a soul-numbing apathy that convinces us "this is just how things are." Jesus' encounter with the paralyzed man at Bethzatha reveals how we can become stuck in narratives of despair, our im…
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Darren shares his life experiences and emphasizes that difficult journeys are often necessary to achieve meaningful rewards, both in life and faith. He encourages deep discipleship, urging believers to set their minds on Christ, put away earthly desires, and embrace their new identity in Him. March 9th, 2025.…
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First Sunday Communion with Justice Ploughman
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10:11Justice reminds us about the importance of community and communion. March 2ndm 2025.Af Local Church
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Sermon: Glitch | Week 1: Greed and Gluttony // Brent Levy
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37:41Date March 9, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we kick off our Lenten series "Glitch" by confronting our impulse to possess rather than receive. When we move from "wow" to "mine," we reveal the twin sins of greed and gluttony—not moral failures to be ashamed of, but glitches in our connection to God and others. Through Jesus's loving encounter with th…
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Sermon: Holding It Together | Week 3: Surprise! // Brent Levy
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31:19Date March 2, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, we conclude our "Holding It Together" series by exploring how anxiety festers in uncertainty and our desperate attempts to control the uncontrollable. Pastor Brent unpacks the Transfiguration story, revealing how Peter's impulse to build tents mirrors our own anxious grasping for security when facing the …
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Caleb & Alex talk about their vision for Local Church for the next year. They go over Jesus' message, His heart for the church, building healthy disciples, growing strong in faith, and the events coming up. February 23rd, 2025. Donations can be made to [email protected] Local Church
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Sermon: Holding It Together | Week 2: Growing Up // Brent Levy
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37:02Date February 23, 2025 Synopsis In this sermon, part of the series "Holding It Together: Good News for an Anxious Time," we confront the myth that spiritual and emotional maturity means complete self-sufficiency. Through the story of the prophet Elijah's darkest moment, we discover how anxiety often breeds in isolation—and how God disrupts our lone…
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