A Deeper Dive

By Barry Curtis, Lead Pastor - Souls Harbor Church PlainfieldSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Relationships

A Deeper Dive episodes

July 20, 2025 Orchestrating Chaos part 3
A Deeper Dive: Unleashing the Transforming Power of God's Presence
Episode Title: The Power of God's Presence: From Genesis to Global Impact
Description: Join us on "A Deeper Dive" as we explore the profound and undeniable power of experiencing God's presence. This isn't merely a fleeting emotion; it's a transformative force capable of changing lives, healing the broken, and instilling hope in the hopeless.
In this episode, we trace God's remarkable plan for salvation from Genesis, where God spoke of a coming conflict and redemption in Genesis 3:15, and promised Abraham that "all the families of the earth shall be blessed" through him in Genesis 12:3. This grand strategy aimed to bring His presence to every corner of the globe and ultimately culminated in Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself embodied God's presence on earth, demonstrating supernatural power, compassion, and liberation as "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power".
We'll take a closer look at the pivotal story of Cornelius from Acts 10, a Roman centurion who, despite his pagan background, hungered for God and sought Him through prayer and generosity. This narrative highlights that God orchestrates events to bring people to salvation. God prepared both Cornelius and Peter, breaking down cultural biases and prejudices, as Peter's worldview was shattered through a divine vision. The moment Peter entered Cornelius's home, Cornelius declared, "We are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord," setting the stage for a profound revelation and the tangible presence of God. This illustrates a crucial truth: it is the divine presence that moves a person from unbelief to faith, from darkness to light.
Discover how God shows no partiality, making salvation available to all who seek Him. We'll discuss how the concept of 'prevenient grace'—the idea that even our desire to know God is a gift from Him—impacts our understanding of evangelism and our role in reaching others for Christ.
The good news is that this same transformative presence is available to us today. Jesus promised in Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them". We learn how believers can actively seek and cultivate God's presence through worship, prayer, and the study of Scripture, both personally and corporately. These practices create an atmosphere where God's Spirit can move freely, leading to radical life transformation, healing, and freedom.
Our call as a church is to create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed and embraced by God's love. By prioritizing God's presence, we become catalysts for transformation, bearers of hope, and channels of divine love to a world desperately in need of encounter with the living God.
Connect with Soul Harbor Plainfield:
• Website: https://www.soulsharborag.org/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/soulsharborplainfield
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHCPlainfield
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shcplainfield
Join Us In-Person or Online:
• Sunday: 10:45 AM - Family Worship (in-person and Facebook & YouTube Live)
• Wednesday: 6:30 PM - Adults, SHC Kids, SHCWave Youth (in-person and online)
11 min
July 14, 2025 Orchestrating Chaos part 2
🎙️ A Deeper Dive – Orchestrating Chaos Part 2
In this episode of A Deeper Dive, we continue exploring how God orchestrates spiritual breakthroughs and church growth through unexpected people and situations. Pastor Barry unpacks how God often uses what looks like chaos to bring about His perfect plan.
You’ll hear powerful insights on breaking through spiritual barriers, stepping out of tradition, and staying sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. This conversation challenges us to open our hearts to God’s orchestration in reaching the spiritually hungry around us.
📖 Scripture Focus: Acts 10–11
💡 Key Themes:
God’s ability to use chaos for His purpose
The importance of spiritual sensitivity and prayer
Why breaking traditions can make way for revival
Everyone’s role in bringing others to Christ
🎧 Listen now and take a deeper dive into God’s orchestration in your life.
🔗 Stay Connected with Souls Harbor Church
🌐 Website:
https://www.soulsharborag.org
🔗 All Links in One Place:
https://linktr.ee/soulsharborplainfield
📘 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SHCPlainfield
▶️ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shcplainfield
🕒 Service Times – Join Us In Person or Online
Sundays at 10:45 AM
📍 Family Worship Service
📡 Live on Facebook & YouTube
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults
🧒 SHC Kids
🎉 SHCWave Youth
📡 In-person & online
34 min
July 06, 2025 Orchestrating Chaos
🎧 A Deeper Dive: Orchestrating Chaos
This episode of A Deeper Dive invites you to step into the conversation as we explore how God brings order, purpose, and peace in the middle of life’s chaos. No matter how loud the noise or how scattered the pieces may feel, His presence is the anchor that holds us steady.
💬 Whether you’re in the middle of a storm or walking someone else through theirs, this episode will encourage and equip you with biblical truth and practical steps to trust God’s orchestration.
🌐 Connect with us:
Website: soulsharborag.org
Linktree: linktr.ee/soulsharborplainfield
Facebook: facebook.com/SHCPlainfield
YouTube: youtube.com/@shcplainfield
⛪ Join Us for Services:
📅 Sundays – Family Worship at 10:45 AM (In-person + Facebook & YouTube Live)
📅 Wednesdays – 6:30 PM (In-person + Online for Adults, SHC Kids, and SHCWave Youth)
✨ Take a moment. Take a breath. Take a deeper dive.
16 min
June 29, 2025 Broken - The Way Forward
🎙️ A Deeper Dive – Souls Harbor Church Plainfield
Episode Title: Broken
Air Date: June 29, 2025
Welcome to A Deeper Dive, the official podcast of Souls Harbor Church Plainfield. In each episode, we take time to go beyond the Sunday sermon — exploring deeper truths, life application, and real conversations that inspire spiritual growth.
🔍 This Episode: “Broken”
Today we take a closer look at what it means to be broken before God. We discuss how brokenness isn’t something to be ashamed of — but a posture God often uses to shape, strengthen, and send us. Whether you feel whole, wounded, or somewhere in between, this message is for you.
🔗 Stay Connected with Souls Harbor Church
🌐 Website:
https://www.soulsharborag.org
🔗 All Links in One Place:
https://linktr.ee/soulsharborplainfield
📘 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SHCPlainfield
▶️ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shcplainfield
🕒 Service Times – Join Us In Person or Online
Sundays at 10:45 AM
📍 Family Worship Service
📡 Live on Facebook & YouTube
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults
🧒 SHC Kids
🎉 SHCWave Youth
📡 In-person & online
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10 min

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