FCCHB Teaching Podcast

This episode is the third week in our series on Revelation and looks at John's vision in Revelation chapter 4. Once again, we examine the historical background of Rome in the first century. And what we discover is that a counter-image and narrative to Rome is presented where God is the true king and God is on his throne using power to make all things new. We learn in this opening section of Revelation that God is sharing an invitation to be a part of this new creation.

In this episode, we look at the address to the seven churches in Revelation 2:1-3:22. We explore the typical format John uses in addressing these churches but also the overarching theme of what it means to resist and faithfully follow Jesus.

In this episode, we kick off our brand new fall series on the book of Revelation. For the next 11 weeks, we'll be working through the text. In this episode, Scott shares a little background on Apocalyptic literature and shares that Revelation is a book that is focused on not just the end, but how we live in the present. We learn right away that the book of Revelation is not about Jesus becoming King but the truth that He already is.

In this episode, we conclude our series Summer Blockbusters by taking a final look at our collection of practices. Scott asks the question "What is a Christian?" and shares a little about the history of FCCHB as part of the Stone Campbell Movement. Further, we explore the New Testament's emphasis on practices, not merely beliefs, as a way of forming us as followers of Jesus.

In this episode, we explore the seventh and final spiritual rhythm in our series Summer Blockbusters, the rhythm of service. Stephen shares why service was so important to Jesus and the early church, and offers a few practical ways that we can be formed as followers of Jesus by developing a posture of sacrifice and availability.

This episode focuses on the spiritual rhythm of reconciliation. Now, you'll notice that this message is told in two parts, first focusing on our reconciliation to God, but then also the invitation we have to work towards reconciliation with one another. One of the practices that helps this in our lives is active listening. As we learn to listen and truly hear one another, we seek to be peacemakers, following the example of Jesus.

This message focuses on the spiritual rhythm of generosity. We see this modeled in the life of Jesus and the early church. Because at the center of the Christian faith is the greatest act of generosity in history. To develop a rhythm of living generously, we consider what it means to create intentional plans with our giving, and ultimately, what it means to invest in others and the future. 

In this episode, Scott shares on the spiritual rhythm of scripture. The message begins by looking at the importance of scripture and the term "God-breathed." Next, we examine some practical ways to read scripture in community found in the various porches and pathways of our lives.

In this episode, we examine the spiritual rhythm of worship. We learn that worship is all about storytelling that places God at the center of our lives. We also look at two practices that help form us to be people of worship: singing and simplicity.

In this episode, we explore the purpose and rhythm of prayer in our lives. By looking at Jesus' own embodied life of prayer, we discover two practices that can help form us as people of prayer: the practice of silence and surrender. Regardless of what season of life we find ourselves in, these are practices that can be implemented by pursuing stillness and planning prayer.