Momentum Church // Garfield Heights Podcast

Droves of us are unhappy, lonely, medicated, and discontented. Marketing campaigns hone in on our sadness, offering us antidotes that will supposedly inject happiness into our lives. We’re savvy. We know what’s goin’ on. But we still buy it. Literally. Jesus doesn’t want to be “just another voice” competing for our business. He came to initiate a new Kingdom on earth that would reflect the upside-down values of heaven. At the beginning of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) – in a little section traditionally called “The Beatitudes” – Christ taught us some of the right attitudes for a contented, joyful life. He wasn’t/isn’t offering a “happiness” that is dependent upon what “happens” to you daily but an indestructible joy that rises above the up-and-down circumstances of our lives. Jesus’ “marketing” strategy – if He has one – is this: These Beatitudes are working in the lives of millions of contented people around the globe who are living out the values of His Kingdom.

Droves of us are unhappy, lonely, medicated, and discontented. Marketing campaigns hone in on our sadness, offering us antidotes that will supposedly inject happiness into our lives. We’re savvy. We know what’s goin’ on. But we still buy it. Literally. Jesus doesn’t want to be “just another voice” competing for our business. He came to initiate a new Kingdom on earth that would reflect the upside-down values of heaven. At the beginning of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) – in a little section traditionally called “The Beatitudes” – Christ taught us some of the right attitudes for a contented, joyful life. He wasn’t/isn’t offering a “happiness” that is dependent upon what “happens” to you daily but an indestructible joy that rises above the up-and-down circumstances of our lives. Jesus’ “marketing” strategy – if He has one – is this: These Beatitudes are working in the lives of millions of contented people around the globe who are living out the values of His Kingdom.

Droves of us are unhappy, lonely, medicated, and discontented. Marketing campaigns hone in on our sadness, offering us antidotes that will supposedly inject happiness into our lives. We’re savvy. We know what’s goin’ on. But we still buy it. Literally. Jesus doesn’t want to be “just another voice” competing for our business. He came to initiate a new Kingdom on earth that would reflect the upside-down values of heaven. At the beginning of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) – in a little section traditionally called “The Beatitudes” – Christ taught us some of the right attitudes for a contented, joyful life. He wasn’t/isn’t offering a “happiness” that is dependent upon what “happens” to you daily but an indestructible joy that rises above the up-and-down circumstances of our lives. Jesus’ “marketing” strategy – if He has one – is this: These Beatitudes are working in the lives of millions of contented people around the globe who are living out the values of His Kingdom.

Droves of us are unhappy, lonely, medicated, and discontented. Marketing campaigns hone in on our sadness, offering us antidotes that will supposedly inject happiness into our lives. We’re savvy. We know what’s goin’ on. But we still buy it. Literally. Jesus doesn’t want to be “just another voice” competing for our business. He came to initiate a new Kingdom on earth that would reflect the upside-down values of heaven. At the beginning of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) – in a little section traditionally called “The Beatitudes” – Christ taught us some of the right attitudes for a contented, joyful life. He wasn’t/isn’t offering a “happiness” that is dependent upon what “happens” to you daily but an indestructible joy that rises above the up-and-down circumstances of our lives. Jesus’ “marketing” strategy – if He has one – is this: These Beatitudes are working in the lives of millions of contented people around the globe who are living out the values of His Kingdom.

Droves of us are unhappy, lonely, medicated, and discontented. Marketing campaigns hone in on our sadness, offering us antidotes that will supposedly inject happiness into our lives. We’re savvy. We know what’s goin’ on. But we still buy it. Literally. Jesus doesn’t want to be “just another voice” competing for our business. He came to initiate a new Kingdom on earth that would reflect the upside-down values of heaven. At the beginning of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) – in a little section traditionally called “The Beatitudes” – Christ taught us some of the right attitudes for a contented, joyful life. He wasn’t/isn’t offering a “happiness” that is dependent upon what “happens” to you daily but an indestructible joy that rises above the up-and-down circumstances of our lives. Jesus’ “marketing” strategy – if He has one – is this: These Beatitudes are working in the lives of millions of contented people around the globe who are living out the values of His Kingdom.

Guest speaker Brett Andrews

The Trinity is sometimes called a “mystery of the Christian faith” – the #1 “X-File” in Christian doctrine. It’s the concept that God is one, unified being but reveals Himself in three divine entities, or persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit seems to be the most ethereal of the three (compared to solid metaphors like “Father” and “Son”), the greatest confusion and doctrinal diversity revolves around Him. So – for a few weeks – let’s piece some of this puzzle-picture together, shall we? Guest speaker Mike hopkins of the Rock Church in Garfield Heights, OH

The Trinity is sometimes called a “mystery of the Christian faith” – the #1 “X-File” in Christian doctrine. It’s the concept that God is one, unified being but reveals Himself in three divine entities, or persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit seems to be the most ethereal of the three (compared to solid metaphors like “Father” and “Son”), the greatest confusion and doctrinal diversity revolves around Him. So – for a few weeks – let’s piece some of this puzzle-picture together, shall we? Guest Pastor Jsaon Lantz of Love Canton Church in Canton, OH

he Trinity is sometimes called a “mystery of the Christian faith” – the #1 “X-File” in Christian doctrine. It’s the concept that God is one, unified being but reveals Himself in three divine entities, or persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit seems to be the most ethereal of the three (compared to solid metaphors like “Father” and “Son”), the greatest confusion and doctrinal diversity revolves around Him. So – for a few weeks – let’s piece some of this puzzle-picture together, shall we?

The Trinity is sometimes called a “mystery of the Christian faith” – the #1 “X-File” in Christian doctrine. It’s the concept that God is one, unified being but reveals Himself in three divine entities, or persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit seems to be the most ethereal of the three (compared to solid metaphors like “Father” and “Son”), the greatest confusion and doctrinal diversity revolves around Him. So – for a few weeks – let’s piece some of this puzzle-picture together, shall we?

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail. Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson? In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner….

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail. Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson? In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner….

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail. Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson? In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner…. This week's sermon is rated PG-12 not appropiate for all listeners.

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail. Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson? In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner….

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail. Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson? In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner….

This week sermon lead by guest Pastor Alex Poindexter of Polaris Christian Church

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.” Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so. But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.” Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so. But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.” Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so. But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.” Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so. But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….