The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

What does it mean to "fear the Lord"? And why is this so vital for our kids' future? On this Mother's Day, we explore how families can leave a lasting legacy of faith for future generations. The Bible ties a right view of God to the foundation laid by parents. It is through the development of a godly worldview that children gain life-giving wisdom and, we pray, salvation. The fear of the Lord leaves a godly legacy that lasts.

 

Proverbs 1:7–9

Who am I? What's my identity? These are, perhaps, some of the most important existential questions one can ask. This passage reminds us of the eternal identity that God offers us through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus. While sin blocks us from receiving the benefit of being in God’s presence and makes us enemies with God, Christ's sacrifice gives us a new identity: we can be redeemed, reconciled, and holy. Colossians 1:21–23

Throughout history, many have claimed that their contributions have "changed everything". Yet these things fail to endure. Only one moment in history has stood the test of time: the resurrection of Jesus. Two thousand years later we are still talking about the moment when Jesus made reconciliation and relationship with God possible. Our response cannot be that Easter Sunday is only moderately important; the resurrection was either the greatest hoax in human history, or an event that truly changed everything. What will be your response to the good news?

 

Luke 24:1-12

Why is Jesus considered the "greatest of all time"? In this passage, we find four reasons why: He is the God of all, He is Creator of all, He is Sustainer of all, and He is Lord of all. Colossians 1:15–20

Why should we be all in for Jesus? When we are "all in" it means we are fully committed; there are no halfways or half measures. In this passage, we find the motivation for us to be all in for Jesus: we are rescued by the Father, resettled into the Son, and redeemed by the Son. Colossians 1:13-14

How should we go about pursuing spiritual growth? In this passage, we find Paul, enchained in Rome, praying for the spiritual maturity of believers in Colossi whom he had never met. His words teach us how to lead a life pleasing to the Lord. Colossians 1:9-12

How does the expansion of the early church into Europe inform our contemporary church missions strategy? In this passage, we find Paul and Timothy being called to come over and help plant the first church in Europe. The story teaches us that church planting begins and ends with a heart for evangelism. Yet even as we actively engage in strategy for global missions, it's important to remember that ultimately it is Jesus who builds the Church.

 

Acts 16:7-10

When we feel stuck in our spiritual life, what should we do to break new ceilings? In this sermon, Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute, challenges us with four key characteristics of people that push through the spiritual status quo. People who break through spiritual ceilings are able to: discern the times and take action to seize the moment as led by the Holy Spirit; persist in creatively overcoming obstacles to bring people to Jesus; combine faith and action in a way that surprises people and pleases God; and they help meet a physical need that opens doors to spiritual transformation. The greatest danger to a historic church is the desire to maintain, to think that our best days are behind us. How can we as a congregation, individually and collectively, move forward spiritually in a way the breaks new ground? Luke 5:17-26

Everyone places their faith in something. Are you sure that what you put your faith in won't let you down? When we put our faith in the true gospel, we find an unshakable core that will transform our lives. Gospel integrity is critical. If the gospel isn't changing us, we are not following the real gospel; the result of the gospel in our lives should constantly be bearing fruit and increasing. Colossians 1:3-8

Who is Jesus and how does our knowledge of Him shape our lives? In this sermon, Pastor Ed shows us how our location in Christ, and our understanding of Christ, are essential to rightly know Christ. The right view of Jesus rightsizes everything.

 

Colossians 1:1–2