Adventurous Living - The Meadow Springs Community Church Podcast

Imagine what it must have been like to witness the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. What did those many wide eyes see? What did their ears hear? God's empowering presence, coming upon the people, fulfilled many generations of Messianic prophecy and even the words of Jesus Himself. It really must have been something...  

It's starting to get real. Jesus is telling his disciples all about what it means - and what it will take - to follow Him. Are they ready, willing, and able to begin an adventure like this?

Jesus has now appeared three times to his disciples since having been raised from the dead. They know him. They trust him. They love him. Jesus is preparing them to go out into the world, and in the spirit of reconciliation, draw others in to follow the Messiah.

We're picking back up the "50 Days of Easter" series that takes us from Jesus' resurrection to His ascension into heaven. The disciples get a surprise visitor - that encounter has a life changing effect on those followers of Jesus. How has that same encounter changed your life?

Can you look back and see the faith of your mother? Your grandmother? Maybe it's a long history of faith stretching back to their own mothers and grandmothers, instilling in you a sincere and deep faith in the LORD. What a beautiful gift.

Christ is Risen! The message series “50 Days of Easter” will explore the time after Jesus' resurrection until His ascension into heaven.

A dramatic presentation of the Gospel of John by Steve Wilent. *used with permission Steve Wilent is a professional actor and storyteller. He is a published author and has taught workshops on acting, writing, improvisation and creativity. He has traveled with his ministry, performing and teaching all across the country as well as internationally. He enjoys the outdoors as well as music, theatre, films, good books and great food! With a grin, he will proudly tell you that he has performed with Blue Man Group in London and that film director George Lucas once paid him to not be in one of his movies! For more information, visit https://www.mastersimage.com/stevewilent/

Three days of deep sorrow and fear. People were plagued by uncertainty and disbelief…their LORD was dead. But in those early morning hours on the third day, the tomb was a busy place. Those who loved Jesus had gathered near and the large stone covering the entrance was moved. Jesus’ body was no longer there, but it wouldn’t be long before someone realized where he went.

Mary & Martha... their brother Lazarus. They were all called out of the darkness, albeit in vastly different ways, into the presence of the Messiah. Because of what Christ has done on the cross, one day we too will be called out of our present darkness into His glorious light!

Our heavenly Father knows our daily needs - food & water, clothing, shelter. But can we trust Him for the deeper, more profound insecurities in life? We don't need to ask "to whom shall we go?" because we've placed our trust in the One who has given us eternal life. 

"Do you want to get well?" It's the question Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethesda who had been paralyzed for 38 years. What is your answer? Do YOU want to get well?

Face to face is where life is found and fear is defeated.

Jesus is the Giver of real life and joy to all who believe in Him.

The life of this party wasn't the DJ or the bridesmaid who had one drink too many. At this party, the revelation of Jesus' character, and His desire to meet the needs of these people at this time, was on display. Wine in abundance and joy for living out lives with Him.

"Who cares?" If someone came up to you, or in conversation, expressed that point of view and felt their contribution was being utterly overlooked, could your name be given? 

One of the greatest things about a church service is being together, in one place, lifting our hearts in worship to a Holy, Sovereign and WORTHY God. His presence in our midst inspires all blessing and honor and glory be given to Him.

It might be a coffee shop or a neighborhood lunch counter where  eating a meal together becomes a sacred act, taking place around the Lord's table. It didn't take place in church, but don't you wish it had?  

The Book. That's where it all starts. 

"I am not myself by myself" - Eugene Peterson. Two years of isolation and separation has amplified our deep need to live in relationship with one another. We are going to do that this year. Eugene Peterson was right - we are not ourselves by ourselves.

As followers of Jesus and as members of His church, how we treat and value one other should be a direct reflection of how God sees us - as equal parts of His family. He does not view anyone through a lens of partiality, but rather sees us for what we truly are: created in His image, each of us equal and valuable.