Kindred Church Podcast

“Embrace Your Limits” // Daniel Childs

We humans instinctively hate feeling limited. When we’re told “you can’t,” or “that’s enough,” or “you must,” we tend to bristle and push back. But while that defiant spirit is sometimes justified, it’s often destructive to us. In fact, our stubborn determination to live without any limits is a driving force behind the relentless pace of our lives and our constant exhaustion. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us to embrace our limitedness, finding true purpose and deep rest in the process. And as we celebrate Dr. King this weekend, we’ll learn about a pivotal decision he made to embrace his personal limits that ultimately empowered his leadership in the Civil Rights movement. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:28-30

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"Slow Your Roll" // Daniel Childs

Most of us live in a constant state of hurry. From the moment our alarm wakes us up in the morning until we finally crash back into bed at night, we spend most of our waking hours rushing through our errands, tasks, meals, and responsibilities. But while our frenetic pace is normalized and even celebrated in our culture, it’s destructive to our bodies, our minds, and our souls. So in today’s sermon, we’ll consider what God has to say about the speed of our lives, and we’ll learn some practical ways to slow ourselves down. Join us as we begin a new series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. 

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19:2

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“Remembering the Presence of God” // Lianne MacGregor

Reflecting on our life’s journey, especially after challenging seasons, is a rich faith practice that allows us to recognize God's presence in everyday moments. During this time of testimony and reflection, Kindred member Lianne MacGregor leads us in her reflection of 2024, recounting where she saw God working, and how that informs her faith at the start of this New Year. 

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7-12

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“When You Feel Disconnected From God” // Daniel Childs

We all experience seasons when we feel disconnected from God. Whether it’s because you were excluded from church at some point in your past, or you have a sense of doubt you can’t overcome, or maybe you just never felt like God would have any interest in a person like you… If you feel a sense of distance from God, you are certainly not alone. In tonight’s sermon, we’ll explore several biblical figures in the Christmas story who felt the exact same way. And we’ll watch them discover that the good news of Christmas is specifically for people like them… and for people like you! 

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

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“God, Give Me a Sign” // Charlie Baber

Sometimes in life we have to make huge decisions with limited information. So most of us know what it’s like to ask God for a sign: “God, what should I do? Which way should I go? What should I believe? Please give me a sign.” In today’s sermon we’ll explore a famous God-given sign in the Christmas story and we’ll learn what it means for us in those times when we’re asking God for a sign of our own.

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20

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“Great Joy?” // Daniel Childs

In this emotional pressure cooker that our culture calls “the holidays,” we’re told we should all be feeling extra joy.  But in reality, as we contend with all the overwhelming demands of this season, we often feel anything but joyful. So in today’s sermon, we’ll consider why joy so often escapes us, how our culture sets us up to fail, and how we can truly find joy this Christmas. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

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“When Christmas Gets Real” // Daniel Childs

Sometimes life can be very painful. And when we’re hurting, it’s natural to wonder, “God, where are you? And what are you doing?” So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore one part of the Christmas story that we tend to overlook, and we’ll discover its powerful good news for anyone who’s hurting. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18

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“What If I Missed It?” // Minoka Yonts

The season of Advent is a time of hope. But when we’ve been through a long season of disappointment, hope can be hard to sustain. In today’s sermon we’ll learn from a biblical couple who discovered that God’s timing may be different from ours, but that we never need to despair. Join us as we begin our new series, “Unlikely Advent.”

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25

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“Watch Your Mouth” // Daniel Childs

You are powerful!! In fact, you likely don’t even realize just how powerful you are. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore one of our amazing abilities that we often overlook and frequently misuse, and we’ll learn how we can use it to do extraordinary good. Join us as we wrap up our sermon series on the New Testament book of James. 

Scripture Reading: James 3:3-12

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“How to Grow in Relationship with God” // Daniel Childs

What is God’s deepest desire for you? Many of us were taught that God’s deepest desire is that we would have faith in God. But what if God has an even deeper desire? In today’s sermon we’ll explore what God wants even more than our faith, how we can attain it, and why it matters so much in our everyday lives. Join us as we continue our series on the New Testament book of James. 

Scripture Reading: James 2:14-24

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