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This is a podcast about God, faith, and real life. We share sermons from our weekly worship service. Occasionally, we share interviews and other conversations that help us explore what it means to follow Jesus. Kindred Church is an inclusive community that helps people take their next steps in response to God’s unconditional love. We’re particularly committed to the excluded, ignored, and questioning. Check us out, all are welcome!
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4 days ago
“Loved to Death” // Daniel Childs
4 days ago
4 days ago
The cross is the most recognizable symbol of the Christian faith. And virtually all types of Christians affirm that “Jesus died to save us.” But what exactly does that mean? In today’s sermon we’ll explore several flaws in one popular understanding of the cross, and then we’ll find in Scripture a more faithful, more beautiful perspective on the meanings of Jesus’ death. Join us as we continue our series, “Saved.”
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25
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Sunday Apr 27, 2025
“All Things New” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Many of us were taught that salvation is all about going to heaven when we die. Whether we were told to pray a specific prayer or behave a certain way, we were given the goal of getting into heaven. But that perspective on salvation leaves a lot of stuff (and, often, a lot of people) out. And as we’ll see in today’s sermon, Scripture paints a much more expansive, inclusive picture of salvation. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Saved.”
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
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Sunday Apr 20, 2025
“When You Can’t See a Way” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Many of us have been through a season of life so crushing that we simply couldn’t see a way forward. And some of us are in one of those hard seasons right now. When we’re in that dark place, hope can feel completely impossible. But in today’s sermon, we’ll explore a powerful truth: When we can’t see a way forward, there’s always more than meets the eye. Join us as we discover the life-changing hope of Easter!
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-24
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Sunday Apr 13, 2025
“Palms and Purpose” // Asya Coles
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Jesus didn’t shrink back from who he was called to be—and neither should you. In today’s sermon, we’ll discover that Palm Sunday isn’t just a quaint biblical story about a donkey and palm branches. It’s a divine invitation to step into your purpose. Join us as we conclude our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-10
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Sunday Apr 06, 2025
“The E-Word” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
When we hear the word “evangelism,” many of us understandably recoil. It’s a word that has so much baggage that it’s tempting to drop the word from our spiritual vocabulary and perhaps to drop the whole idea of evangelism altogether. But in today’s sermon, we’ll try to strip away the baggage and explore the original meaning of the “e-word.” In the process, we’ll discover what evangelism meant to Jesus, the surprising way he did it, and what his example means for us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: John 4:3-10
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
"Kingdom Come” // Jesus of Nazareth
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
A central part of Jesus’ mission was to announce, inaugurate, embody, describe, and guide us into a bold new reality that he calls the “Kingdom of God.” It’s safe to say that the “Kingdom” is what Jesus is all about. And as his followers, the “Kingdom” is what Jesus calls us to be all about. So how do we do that? What does it look like for us to live into this “Kingdom”? In today’s sermon, Jesus is the preacher and we’ll hear him answer this question in his own words, unfiltered. Buckle up! And join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5 - 7
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Sunday Mar 16, 2025
“The Healing Power of Jesus” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Jesus heals! For 2,000 years this important truth has inspired extraordinary hope...and it has also raised faith-shaking questions. So in today’s sermon we’ll explore the healing power of Jesus, we’ll wrestle with some hard questions it raises, and we’ll consider how Jesus’ healing applies to us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:38-43
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Sunday Mar 09, 2025
“What Jesus is (Really) All About” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
There seems to be a growing number of people in our society (some with great political power) who identify themselves and their stances as “Christian” but whose actions do not reflect the life and teachings of Jesus. And if we’re honest, sometimes we’re among them (gulp!). So in today’s sermon we’ll begin exploring some of the most central themes in Jesus’ life and teaching in order to rediscover what Jesus is really all about. Join us as we begin our new series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-13
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Sunday Mar 02, 2025
“Life Together” // Jamison Doehring
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Life is busy—between work, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to feel like we’re just trying to survive. And in that whirlwind, if we’re not careful, we can wind up neglecting our relationship with our romantic partner or with our other loved ones. So in today’s sermon, we’ll consider how we can intentionally invest in our relationships in ways that both enrich our lives and strengthen our faith.
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16
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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
“Hearts Together” // Asya Coles
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
The forces of isolation and division seem to be stronger than ever in our society right now. And those forces often take a toll on the health of our relationships. So in today’s sermon, we’ll reflect on the power of Jesus to liberate us for a life of togetherness that the challenges of this world cannot overcome. Join us as we continue our series, “Together.”
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-35
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