Mosaic Church Of Central Arkansas Audio Podcast

Stemming from our series in Romans, Mark DeYmaz details Mosaic's unique and balanced approach to community transformation for the glory of God. He explains why so much rhetoric more often than not fails to produce results in this regard, as well as Mosaic's three-dimensional strategy of community engagement addressing spiritual, social and financial needs of the community. In addition, he shares just where we are in terms of the purchase of a facility and current plans for initial renovations of a new, permanent, home for the church in 72204, Little Rock's emerging University District. This message was presented on October 7, 2012, at Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

In this message, Pastor Mark speaks to the issue of proper exegesis and, more specifically, demonstrates how "Paul interprets Paul." In so doing we see the remarkable relationship between Paul's thoughts in Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. In both instances, Paul speaks to the necessity of diverse believers walking, working, and worshipping God together as one in the local church in order to present a credible witness of Christ-like love for all people in a lost and cynical society. This message was presented at Mosaic's Little Rock campus on September 30, 2012.

Mark DeYmaz brings us up close and personal with a merciful Savior more concerned with your future than your faults. This message provides the context in which to understand Romans 12:1-2, and will encourage you not to let guilt, shame or regret keep you from drawing near to the One who loves you so! This message was presented on September 23, 2012 at Mosaic's Little Rock campus

Beginning in Romans 12, Paul takes a definitive shift from the theological to the practical. In Rom 12:1, the substantive theological foundations that were presented in the first 11 chapters converge into the substantive practical foundations of living out a church of all people. In this sermon, Harry Li presents what it means to be a living sacrifice in light of the tremendous truths presented in the previous eleven chapters. This message was presented on September 16, 2012 at Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

Pastor Anthony closes out Paul's parenthetical section on Israel with a challenge to mission for the Little Rock campus. God's heart for Israel, as well as for Christ-following Gentiles is to understand His mission in the earth and to be the light-bearers that He has called us to be. We are also challenged in this passage to be careful of developing a subtle arrogance in our relationship with Jesus, while looking down on unbelievers, especially the children of Israel. As Christ-followers, we are called to be on Mission, and that mission is to bring glory to God in every aspect of our lives. Click to listen, and be encouraged to "Get On Mission!". This message was delivered at Mosaic's Little Rock campus on September 9, 2012.

Continuing his train of thought from last week's message, Have They Not Heard, Mark DeYmaz breaks down the second two of four questions (Did God reject His people? Are they without hope?) that Paul anticipates from Jewish converts listening to (or later reading) this letter, and more specifically his teaching concerning Israel beginning in Romans 9. While Israel has been chosen by God, not all Israelites have accepted the good news (Romans 10:16). This message was presented at Mosaic's Little Rock campus on September 2, 2012.

In this message Pastor Mark breaks down two of four questions (Did Israel not hear? Did they not understand?) that Paul anticipates from Jewish converts listening to (or later reading) this letter, and more specifically his teaching concerning Israel beginning in Romans 9. While Israel has been chosen by God, not all Israelites have accepted the good news (Romans 10:16). This would have caused not only confusion but concern for Jewish converts considering the fact that, in all probability, they would have known and loved other Jews (friends and family, for instance) who were not embracing Christ. How does Paul's teaching affect the nation of Israel and individual Jews in the future? This video was presented at Mosaic's Little Rock campus on August 26, 2012.

Paul's burden for his kinsmen continues in Romans 10 as he contrasts the difference between righteousness obtained by the Law and righteousness by faith in Christ and the fact that there is no distinction in God's eyes between the Jew and the Gentile. As a result of the this great truth, Paul lays out the process through which we are to go and bring the good news to others. Presented on August, 19, 2012, Pastor Harry practically demonstrates this passage using the example of the fresh return from the field of Czech Republic Short-Term Missions Team.

Pastor Mark explains the concern of Paul for the Jews, who were seeking righteousness through works according to the Law and not through faith in Jesus Christ. Like those of whom Paul writes, many today say they believe in God but seek Him on their own terms, i.e., with a misplaced zeal. Learn just how they do and why the distance between heaven hell is just twelve inches or so: the distance between the head and the heart. This message was presented on August 12, 2012 at Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

Paul, continuing his explanation of God's sovereign plan and the choices He makes toward that end, gets into the apostasy of the Children of Israel and how it benefits we who are Gentiles. In chapter 9:22-33, Pastor Anthony encourages the Little Rock campus to avoid such apostasy, while plugging into God's eternal plans and purposes for their lives. This message was preached on August 5, 2012