Stewartstown Alliance Church Message Podcast https://yafc.churchcenter.com/channels/25267 The Stewartstown Alliance Church Message Podcast features the weekly sermon recorded during our worship gatherings. Stewartstown Alliance Church is a campus of the York Alliance Family of Churches, serving the Southern York County and Stewartstown area in Pennsylvania. Join us in person at the Stewartstown Elementary School 17945 Barrens Road North, Stewartstown, PA 17363. Subscribe to stay connected, and visit us online at stewartstownalliance.org © 2026 York Alliance Family of Churches en-us York Alliance Family of Churches info@yorkalliance.org York Alliance Family of Churches false In Step with the Spirit https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/547226 Galatians 5:16-25
The call to follow Jesus didn’t stop with the first disciples. The fruit of the Spirit comes through staying in step with the Spirit.

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The call to follow Jesus didn’t stop with the first disciples. The fruit of the Spirit comes through staying in step with the Spirit.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/547226 false Choosing Apprenticeship https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/549709 Apprenticing after Jesus is a choice that many of us didn’t even realize was in front of us. Without an intentional decision to become like Jesus, we will never get there.

]]> Apprenticing after Jesus is a choice that many of us didn’t even realize was in front of us. Without an intentional decision to become like Jesus, we will never get there.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/549709 false The Quiet Place https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571974 Pastor Mike Carletti

The model of Jesus is a rhythm of retreat and return. Solitude and silence balanced with healthy community and engagement with the world around us positions us to hear from and be filled up by Jesus and to make an eternal impact.

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The model of Jesus is a rhythm of retreat and return. Solitude and silence balanced with healthy community and engagement with the world around us positions us to hear from and be filled up by Jesus and to make an eternal impact.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571974 false Defining Discipleship https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571989 We know we are supposed to be disciples and make disciples. However, for many of us, the concept of discipleship is a bit fuzzy. Only when we understand what it truly means to be a disciple are we able to get there.

]]> We know we are supposed to be disciples and make disciples. However, for many of us, the concept of discipleship is a bit fuzzy. Only when we understand what it truly means to be a disciple are we able to get there.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571989 false Choosing to Change https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571993 If we are going to become like Jesus, it will require us to change. For that to happen, we need to understand holistically how change happens, and then be intentional about our formation journey.

]]> If we are going to become like Jesus, it will require us to change. For that to happen, we need to understand holistically how change happens, and then be intentional about our formation journey.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/571993 false Connecting With Jesus https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/576193 Prayer invites us to connect our hearts with the Creator of the universe. By recognizing our need and His ability, we step into the Advent story. Prayer connects us to the One who has come and will come again.

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]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/576193 false Revealing God https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/576202 The gifts of solitude and silence come in many forms. When we are quiet enough to truly meet with God, we find His presence is essential to our pilgrimmage. While we can often approach God with a hope to understand more about ourselves, He instead meets us with a declaration of who He is. As we experience the character of God, we find He is enough.

]]> The gifts of solitude and silence come in many forms. When we are quiet enough to truly meet with God, we find His presence is essential to our pilgrimmage. While we can often approach God with a hope to understand more about ourselves, He instead meets us with a declaration of who He is. As we experience the character of God, we find He is enough.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/576202 false The Purpose of Solitude https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/577857 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/577857 false Discovering Self https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/577858 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/577858 false The First Witnesses https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/579331 The First Witnesses (From the Series) Witnesses
Luke 2:1-20
"How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given." Except for two notable exceptions: the shepherds and the magi received a personal invitation to the party, reminding us that there are many ways to receive the good news, as long as we are willing to receive a King and not seek to be king ourselves.

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Luke 2:1-20
"How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given." Except for two notable exceptions: the shepherds and the magi received a personal invitation to the party, reminding us that there are many ways to receive the good news, as long as we are willing to receive a King and not seek to be king ourselves.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/579331 false Waiting Well https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/582481 Waiting Well (From the Series) Witnesses
Luke 2:36-38
The story of Anna provides an example of what it means to wait for the hope that has been promised. Her example in response to the first coming of Jesus gives us a pattern as we wait for His second coming.

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Luke 2:36-38
The story of Anna provides an example of what it means to wait for the hope that has been promised. Her example in response to the first coming of Jesus gives us a pattern as we wait for His second coming.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/582481 false Waiting for the Unseen Hope https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/583997 Waiting for the Unseen Hope (From the Series) Witnesses
Luke 2:22-35
We often find ourselves in a season of longing for something that we don’t yet have. We are called to wait well as we live in the Kingdom focused on the hope that is already but also not yet.

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Luke 2:22-35
We often find ourselves in a season of longing for something that we don’t yet have. We are called to wait well as we live in the Kingdom focused on the hope that is already but also not yet.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/583997 false We Pursue https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/593126 Those who experience the forgiveness of God will choose to engage intentional spiritual formation and increasingly become like Jesus and do what He did, receiving entrance into His eternal Kingdom.

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]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/593126 false Transformational Love of Jesus https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/594908 Transformational Love of Jesus (From the Series) Vision
Romans 12:1-2
While we have the role of pursuing Jesus, it’s His mercy that transforms us

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Romans 12:1-2
While we have the role of pursuing Jesus, it’s His mercy that transforms us

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/594908 false A Family for All People https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/602351 A Family for All People
Galatians 3:23-29
Central Thought: Through faith in Christ Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God. This transforms us—giving us a place to grow, shaping our new identity, and grounding us in God’s promises. As God’s children, we are blessed not only for our own sake, but so we can be a blessing to the world.

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Galatians 3:23-29
Central Thought: Through faith in Christ Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God. This transforms us—giving us a place to grow, shaping our new identity, and grounding us in God’s promises. As God’s children, we are blessed not only for our own sake, but so we can be a blessing to the world.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/602351 false Mission Impossible https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/607735 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/607735 false Called to Active Love https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/611837 Called to Active Love (From the Series) Vision
Luke 10:25-37
Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan we’ll explore how the love we’re called to show the world requires risk, being uncomfortable, and often challenges our sense of what’s right and expected of us. Then through the passage of Jesus walking on water, we’ll be reminded that when we’re in challenging places and it’s hard to do what we’re called to, Jesus helps us overcome our fear and allows us to walk in the hard places in order that he may be glorified.

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Luke 10:25-37
Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan we’ll explore how the love we’re called to show the world requires risk, being uncomfortable, and often challenges our sense of what’s right and expected of us. Then through the passage of Jesus walking on water, we’ll be reminded that when we’re in challenging places and it’s hard to do what we’re called to, Jesus helps us overcome our fear and allows us to walk in the hard places in order that he may be glorified.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/611837 false Jesus + Nothing = Everything https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/615432 Jesus + Nothing = Everything
Galatians 1:1-9
Paul begins his letter emphasizing two key ideas: his apostleship and even more importantly, the gospel of Jesus. The gospel is not a new religious formula or a system for salvation. Rather, the gospel is good news that dramatically changes the world.

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Galatians 1:1-9
Paul begins his letter emphasizing two key ideas: his apostleship and even more importantly, the gospel of Jesus. The gospel is not a new religious formula or a system for salvation. Rather, the gospel is good news that dramatically changes the world.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/615432 false Driven by Love https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/625065 Galatians 1:10-24
Paul recounts his story of encountering and being transformed by the love of Jesus. For all who are in Christ, we have a parallel story. The love of Jesus doesn't come to us because we've earned it or because we are so rebellious and evil. Rather, God loves us and transforms us into people of love because He Himself is Love.

]]> Galatians 1:10-24
Paul recounts his story of encountering and being transformed by the love of Jesus. For all who are in Christ, we have a parallel story. The love of Jesus doesn't come to us because we've earned it or because we are so rebellious and evil. Rather, God loves us and transforms us into people of love because He Himself is Love.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/625065 false Good News For All https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/629740 Galatians 2:1-10
The gospel reveals real freedom and must be communicated without compromise.

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The gospel reveals real freedom and must be communicated without compromise.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/629740 false Good News For You https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/633845 Galatians 2:11-21
The confrontation between Paul and Peter leads us to our own confrontation–how will we respond to the call to die with Christ and allow His life to be lived through us?

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The confrontation between Paul and Peter leads us to our own confrontation–how will we respond to the call to die with Christ and allow His life to be lived through us?

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/633845 false Formed by the Spirit https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/635765 Galatians 3:1-9
Righteousness has always come by faith and is expressed through our obedience to the Spirit, who forms us to live out our identity as the blessed children of God.

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Righteousness has always come by faith and is expressed through our obedience to the Spirit, who forms us to live out our identity as the blessed children of God.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/635765 false Redeemed https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/640958 Galatians 3:10-22
There is no other pathway to abundant life. No amount of religious work brings us into the family of God. The work has been done by Jesus.

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There is no other pathway to abundant life. No amount of religious work brings us into the family of God. The work has been done by Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/640958 false No Fear https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/644904 Matthew 28:1-10
Encountering the risen Christ transforms our deepest fears into great joy.

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Encountering the risen Christ transforms our deepest fears into great joy.

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/644904 false Covered https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/648613 Galatians 3:23-29
God gave the law to us as a guardian to point us to the one who can give us fullness of life. Through Christ the walls that divide us are torn down and we are united in Him.

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God gave the law to us as a guardian to point us to the one who can give us fullness of life. Through Christ the walls that divide us are torn down and we are united in Him.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/648613 false Adoption https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/652885 Galatians 4:1-20
Every heart longs to belong. Through Christ, the Father brings us out of slavery into sonship.

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Every heart longs to belong. Through Christ, the Father brings us out of slavery into sonship.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/652885 false Promise vs. Performance https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/656292 Galatians 4:21-5:1
As followers of Jesus, we have been set free. We must stand firm in our freedom and not return again to slavery under the law.

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As followers of Jesus, we have been set free. We must stand firm in our freedom and not return again to slavery under the law.

]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://yafc.churchcenter.com/episodes/656292 false