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New Life Rising #10: The Sobriety of Forever
Christ Church Memphis
05/04/23 • 18 min
In conjunction with our Lenten devotional, New Life Rising, we're in the final week of Discipleship Pastor Grant Caldwell's weekly podcast series that coincides with each week's reading.
In the final episode, Pastor Grant turns the microphone on himself to be asked what is the sobriety of forever. While we live in a culture that is obsessed with death, we have to ask what our perspective as Christians should be toward death. What happens when our dimming eyes become focused on eternity?
The God Honoring Way
Christ Church Memphis
04/17/23 • 35 min
The God Honoring Way
Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15
Sermon by: Rev. Paul Lawler
Man-made efforts will yield man-sized results; however, when things are done in God-honoring ways, we see God-sized results. Despite our best intentions, we can’t do things our way if we want the Lord to break out. Listen to how we can learn from David’s mistake of doing things his way.
New Life Rising #8: A Waste of Time, A Work of Love
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04/20/23 • 21 min
In conjunction with our Lenten devotional, New Life Rising, we're in week eight of Discipleship Pastor Grant Caldwell's weekly podcast series that coincides with each week's reading.
Family Ministry Director Brad Bogue discusses walking through seasons with ourselves and with others. Every year, the dawn of Easter reminds us that what the world might see as a waste can actually be a wonder.
Addressing Fear & Our City
Christ Church Memphis
05/18/23 • 20 min
What place does fear have in our spiritual life? Is there such a thing as healthy fear? How can we pray through the fear in our city?
Missions Pastor Nathan Cook joins in conversation to discuss the complexity of what fear can do in our life. Scripture tells us to fear not; however, fear can paralyze a believer and prevent them from following God's Word. This discussion focuses on navigating the challenges of fear we are experiencing in our city, Memphis, and we shouldn't overlook the plans God has laid out.
Core Value 1: Act in Love | Josh Landen
Christ Church Memphis
03/11/25 • 25 min
In this sermon, Executive Pastor Josh Landen delves into the message of love from 1 John 4:7-21, emphasizing its importance as a divine command and a core value of our faith. Hear how love should manifest in our actions, reflecting God's nature through Jesus' teachings and sacrifice. Listeners are called to confront barriers to loving others and commit to reconciliation.
Loving Extravagantly | Grant Caldwell
Christ Church Memphis
02/04/25 • 40 min
This sermon explores Jesus' teachings from John 15, emphasizing love and friendship. It highlights the shift from servanthood to a deeper friendship with Christ and discusses the importance of building a gospel-centered community characterized by extravagant love and support for the marginalized. Discipleship Pastor Grant Caldwell addresses the loneliness epidemic and the trend of "de-churching," advocating for authentic relationships to reconnect individuals with the church.
Fasting FAQ
Christ Church Memphis
03/01/22 • 19 min
The Prodigal Son | Pastor Paul
Christ Church Memphis
10/02/23 • 31 min
Series: The Parables of Jesus
Part 6: The Prodigal Son
Sermon by: Rev. Paul Lawler
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Pastor Paul Lawler journeys through the powerful and familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son.
This parable isn't just about a wayward son; it's a profound story about God the Father, His forgiveness, and His boundless joy. In this sermon, he explores how this parable is intricately woven with two preceding parables: The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin. All three parables culminate in a celebration, revealing the immense joy in the heart of God and in heaven when sinners repent.
We are reminded of God's desire for repentance, as expressed in Ezekiel 18:23: "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?... Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?"
Throughout the sermon, Pastor Paul explores the themes of pride and independence, which the prodigal son initially exhibits when he demands his share of the inheritance and leaves his father's home. His reckless living and squandering of his wealth lead him to a place of destitution and despair.
But then comes a pivotal moment—repentance. At his lowest point, the prodigal son remembers his father's goodness and compassion. He returns home, not as a son, but as a hired servant, fully aware of his unworthiness.
What follows is a powerful illustration of God's grace and mercy. Seeing his son from a distance, the father runs to him, embraces him, and showers him with love and forgiveness. This dramatic reunion highlights the Father's unending love and grace, challenging our misconceptions about legalism and self-righteousness.
In contrast, we are introduced to the older brother, who represents the Pharisees—legalists who struggle with grace. His lack of joy over his brother's return reflects the Pharisees' resentment when Jesus associates with sinners. As we learn, legalism hinders us from appreciating God's grace and sharing it with others.
The sermon ends on a thought-provoking note, leaving us to ponder the older brother's response. Does he repent of his hypocrisy or succumb to anger and resentment? The open ending invites us to reflect on our attitudes toward God's grace and forgiveness.
The Trouble with Christmas
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12/12/22 • 35 min
Series: Immanuel – God with Us
Part 3: The Trouble With Christmas
Sermon by Paul Lawler
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
In this sermon, Pastor Paul discusses The Trouble with Christmas. The trouble he focuses on involves the risks associated with Christmas. You can’t live without taking risks, yet we make a big deal about risks. Life is full of risks, but the question is, which risks will we take? And more specifically, what risks will we take for God?
A Praying People
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10/24/22 • 30 min
Part 8: Ekklesia: A Praying People
Sermon by: Bro. Chris Carter
Scripture: 1 Kings 18
What happens when we pray? What’s the difference in praying for what’s in us versus what we want? How do we restore the altars of our life to meet God?
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How many episodes does Christ Church Memphis have?
Christ Church Memphis currently has 281 episodes available.
What topics does Christ Church Memphis cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Christ Church Memphis?
The episode title 'The Pharisee and the Publican' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Christ Church Memphis?
The average episode length on Christ Church Memphis is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Christ Church Memphis released?
Episodes of Christ Church Memphis are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Christ Church Memphis?
The first episode of Christ Church Memphis was released on Sep 24, 2021.
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