The Local Church

May 23, 2021

It’s Pentecost Sunday, and this week, Brent shares about one of the questions from the Pentecost that’s been lingering and what it might mean for our future.

Note that due to this week’s service being on Zoom, only the sermon was recorded.

Scripture: [Acts 2:1–21](URL here)
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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As we prepare to welcome our new Duke Divinity intern, Alicia Wolverton, continuing Duke Divinity intern Rajeev Tiwari spends some time getting to know her.

That's a wrap on our four-week series on the Book of Esther. In this bonus podcast, Alli and Brent share what they learned, what challenged them, and give you a peek behind the scenes on how it all came together.

May 16, 2021

This is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: God.

Scripture: Esther 8:1–8
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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Adrienne Belafonte Biesemeyer is the eldest daughter of activist, humanitarian, and entertainer, Harry Belafonte. She is a licensed professional counselor and the founder and executive director of Anir Foundation/Anir Experience, an organization seeking social change in underserved Southern African communities and the Caribbean. The organization is particularly focused on issues of housing, education, health, and cultural heritage preservation for women, children, and families.

While Adrienne was more than willing to talk about life with her dad, she also encourages you to check out the documentary about his life, Sing Your Song, which can be found on Amazon Prime and VUDU.

May 9, 2021

This is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Mordecai.

Scripture: Esther 2:5–10
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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May 2, 2021

This is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Haman.

Scripture: Esther 3:1-6, 5:9-14
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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April 25, 2021

This is a series on the Book of Esther, and each week, we’re going to examine one of the characters from the story and consider that character’s implications for how we live today. This week: Esther.

Scripture: Esther 4:10–17
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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April 18, 2021

It’s the third Sunday of the Easter Season, and in this message, Brent follows up on his Easter message with the question, “The beginning of what?” This is a sermon about surrendering. About faith. About trust. And it’s really, really hard.

Scripture: Acts 3:12–21
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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April 11, 2021

Rajeev, Jordan, Alli, and Brent share in conversation about the traditional scripture passage for the Sunday after Easter — the story of Jesus’ appearance and “Doubting” Thomas

Scripture: John 20:19–31
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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