Go Deeper https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/channels/19493 We want to go deeper with the Lord as we grow in God's kingdom. These devotionals can help you engage with our Sunday messages in a new way, encouraging you to consider practical applications. They can be used alone, but are best when used alongside our messages. en-us St Joseph Church of Christ office@sjcoc.com Saint Joseph Church of Christ false Atonement: The Bridge to Reconciliation https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312509 Jesus stands in the gap both as the presenter of our atonement and as the atonement. He is our priest and redeemer!

]]> Jesus stands in the gap both as the presenter of our atonement and as the atonement. He is our priest and redeemer!

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312509 false Reverence for Christ's Unique Sacrifice https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312515 How does understanding Jesus' unique sacrifice influence your personal worship and daily commitment to Him?

]]> How does understanding Jesus' unique sacrifice influence your personal worship and daily commitment to Him?

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312515 false A Royal Priesthood in Daily Life https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312517 What are some practical ways you can fulfill your role as a member of the royal priesthood in your community and daily life?

]]> What are some practical ways you can fulfill your role as a member of the royal priesthood in your community and daily life?

]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/312517 false Embracing the Prophetic Testimony https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314503 How can you live out the prophetic call to righteousness in your daily interactions and personal decisions?

]]> How can you live out the prophetic call to righteousness in your daily interactions and personal decisions?

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314503 false Humble Service Over Honorary Titles https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314507 Consider how your servant leadership at work, home, or wherever you are reflects the glory of Jesus and calls those around you to faith. Is there something that needs to change?

]]> Consider how your servant leadership at work, home, or wherever you are reflects the glory of Jesus and calls those around you to faith. Is there something that needs to change?

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314507 false The Call to Repentance and Restoration https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314521 What is one area in your life where you need to embrace repentance and seek God's restoration today?

]]> What is one area in your life where you need to embrace repentance and seek God's restoration today?

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314521 false Discerning the Truth in Prophecy https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314531 How can you practice discernment to recognize true prophecy that aligns with God's character and the gospel?

]]> How can you practice discernment to recognize true prophecy that aligns with God's character and the gospel?

]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314531 false Heeding the Prophetic Voice for Spiritual Health https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314535 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/314535 false Christ Fulfills Our Longing for Righteous Leadership https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317151 How do you pursue justice in your interactions with others, or between yourself and God? Is obedience to Christ a priority? How do you approach the throne of grace?

]]> How do you pursue justice in your interactions with others, or between yourself and God? Is obedience to Christ a priority? How do you approach the throne of grace?

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317151 false Embracing Christ's Lordship Now https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317154 What are practical ways you can submit to Christ's lordship in your daily life, and how can this submission transform your interactions with others?

]]> What are practical ways you can submit to Christ's lordship in your daily life, and how can this submission transform your interactions with others?

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317154 false Distinguishing Earthly Power from Christ's Kingship https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317155 How can you or do you model Christ's servant leadership within your circles? How can modeling Jesus' servant-kingship change the power and influence dynamics around you?

]]> How can you or do you model Christ's servant leadership within your circles? How can modeling Jesus' servant-kingship change the power and influence dynamics around you?

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317155 false Misplaced Trust and the Sovereignty of God https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317260 Can you identify an area where you might be placing too much trust in human leadership or institutions? How can you shift that trust towards God's sovereignty?

]]> Can you identify an area where you might be placing too much trust in human leadership or institutions? How can you shift that trust towards God's sovereignty?

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317260 false Living as Citizens of Christ's Kingdom https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317265 What is one tangible way you can prioritize the values of God's kingdom in your daily routine? How can this single commitment impact your sense of belonging and purpose?

]]> What is one tangible way you can prioritize the values of God's kingdom in your daily routine? How can this single commitment impact your sense of belonging and purpose?

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/317265 false Christ's Roles in Our Redemption https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319977 Do you approach Jesus primarily as the priest who atones for your sins? As the prophet who calls you to repentance and restoration? As the king who stands for you against the adversary?

Or do you approach Him as your Messiah, the Anointed One, who saves you by His anointing?

]]> Do you approach Jesus primarily as the priest who atones for your sins? As the prophet who calls you to repentance and restoration? As the king who stands for you against the adversary?

Or do you approach Him as your Messiah, the Anointed One, who saves you by His anointing?

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319977 false Anointing for All Believers https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319982 How can you live out your anointing today in a way that reflects your calling and identity in Christ?

]]> How can you live out your anointing today in a way that reflects your calling and identity in Christ?

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319982 false The Significance of Baptism https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319984 Have you been baptized in Christ? If so, it's a good time to reflect and remember. When were you baptized? Why were you baptized? How does your calling to faith and confession shape your daily walk with Christ?

]]> Have you been baptized in Christ? If so, it's a good time to reflect and remember. When were you baptized? Why were you baptized? How does your calling to faith and confession shape your daily walk with Christ?

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/319984 false Embracing Sacrificial Love https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322718 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322718 false Resisting Tolerance & Self-Righteousness https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322759 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322759 false Cultivate Fellowship with Christ https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322773 It's important to check ourselves. How would you rate your fellowship with God? How is your fellowship with the church?

]]> It's important to check ourselves. How would you rate your fellowship with God? How is your fellowship with the church?

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322773 false Rejecting Worldly Love https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322774 What worldly desires or sinful attitudes are you holding onto that might be hindering your relationship with God, and how can you begin to let go of them?

]]> What worldly desires or sinful attitudes are you holding onto that might be hindering your relationship with God, and how can you begin to let go of them?

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/322774 false Parenting & Screen Time https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/324755 Join the conversation! Jackie, Cassy, and Ryan discuss their pitfalls and successes in managing screen time for themselves and their families.

]]> Join the conversation! Jackie, Cassy, and Ryan discuss their pitfalls and successes in managing screen time for themselves and their families.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/324755 false Clinging to God Amidst Chaos https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325015 What distractions are in your life that drown out God's voice, and how can you actively seek to minimize them to hear Him more clearly?

If those distractions are sin, rooted in idolatry, repent and return to God's waiting arms.

]]> What distractions are in your life that drown out God's voice, and how can you actively seek to minimize them to hear Him more clearly?

If those distractions are sin, rooted in idolatry, repent and return to God's waiting arms.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325015 false What Is the Role of Faith in Discernment? https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325271 How can you strengthen your faith as a foundation for discernment? What roadblocks to faith stand in your way?

Avoiding them doesn't make them go away. It will only make them seem more daunting.

]]> How can you strengthen your faith as a foundation for discernment? What roadblocks to faith stand in your way?

Avoiding them doesn't make them go away. It will only make them seem more daunting.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325271 false The Consequences of Choice https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325274 Life is full of choices, isn't it?

Each decision, no matter how big or small, steers the course of our journey - whether it's for a brief moment, a season, or lasting impact.

]]> Life is full of choices, isn't it?

Each decision, no matter how big or small, steers the course of our journey - whether it's for a brief moment, a season, or lasting impact.

]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325274 false Embrace the Fullness of Life in Christ https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325280 There is a distinction between the two Greek words for life.

While the world obsesses over BIOS life - the maintenance of life - God invites us to experience and grasp eternal ZOE life, a life imbued with vitality, quality, and eternal significance through and with Jesus Christ.

]]> There is a distinction between the two Greek words for life.

While the world obsesses over BIOS life - the maintenance of life - God invites us to experience and grasp eternal ZOE life, a life imbued with vitality, quality, and eternal significance through and with Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325280 false Developing Spiritual Discernment https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325283 All things should be viewed through the lens of love. Not the world's definition of love. It isn't sexual, or a gooey feeling, or simple companionship. Love goes well beyond fleeting emotions or shallow sentiments.

It's the patient, sacrificial, merciful love that calls us to humility and repentance for restoration. Love is the very nature of God.

]]> All things should be viewed through the lens of love. Not the world's definition of love. It isn't sexual, or a gooey feeling, or simple companionship. Love goes well beyond fleeting emotions or shallow sentiments.

It's the patient, sacrificial, merciful love that calls us to humility and repentance for restoration. Love is the very nature of God.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/325283 false Intentional Worship https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/327637 Mark and Ryan discuss the heart of worship, planning worship sets, and the scriptural importance of what we sing & why we sing it. We hope you enjoy our conversation on intentional worship.

]]> Mark and Ryan discuss the heart of worship, planning worship sets, and the scriptural importance of what we sing & why we sing it. We hope you enjoy our conversation on intentional worship.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/327637 false What Is Prosperity? https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330230 The Prosperity Gospel, taught by some, is the idea that God wants us to live our best lives now, that we can name our blessing and claim our blessing - whatever that blessing may be. It idolizes our comfort, wealth, and health.

God does promise prosperity, but it's much more beautiful and eternal life giving than the world's view of prosperity.

]]> The Prosperity Gospel, taught by some, is the idea that God wants us to live our best lives now, that we can name our blessing and claim our blessing - whatever that blessing may be. It idolizes our comfort, wealth, and health.

God does promise prosperity, but it's much more beautiful and eternal life giving than the world's view of prosperity.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330230 false The Cost of Spiritual Riches https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330454 Seeking God's kingdom requires effort and sacrifice, but promises eternal rewards. What are some sacrifices you might need to make to seek spiritual riches more earnestly?

]]> Seeking God's kingdom requires effort and sacrifice, but promises eternal rewards. What are some sacrifices you might need to make to seek spiritual riches more earnestly?

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330454 false Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Growth https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330458 We all have barriers to spiritual growth. Often our barriers fall into one of four major categories: a shallow faith, inverted priorities, valuing information over intimacy, and unconfessed sin.

Regardless of the barrier, God can break through.

]]> We all have barriers to spiritual growth. Often our barriers fall into one of four major categories: a shallow faith, inverted priorities, valuing information over intimacy, and unconfessed sin.

Regardless of the barrier, God can break through.

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330458 false How to Engage Scripture https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330463 Engaging deeply with scripture involves more than simply reading the Bible - although we should absolutely simply read the Bible. It involves meditation, prayer, and application.

]]> Engaging deeply with scripture involves more than simply reading the Bible - although we should absolutely simply read the Bible. It involves meditation, prayer, and application.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/330463 false On Saints and Motherhood https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/333757 Jackie, Cassy, and Ryan sit down to discuss women in scripture, those that influence specifically Jackie and Cassy, and motherhood. Despite our technical difficulties in producing the video this week, we hope that it encourages you.

And Happy Mother's Day. :)

]]> Jackie, Cassy, and Ryan sit down to discuss women in scripture, those that influence specifically Jackie and Cassy, and motherhood. Despite our technical difficulties in producing the video this week, we hope that it encourages you.

And Happy Mother's Day. :)

]]> Sat, 11 May 2024 18:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/333757 false Our Spiritual Path https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335467 What specific choice can you make today to prioritize God's path over your own desires? One of the fundamental discussions among Christians is the problem of choice. Who will you choose to follow?

]]> What specific choice can you make today to prioritize God's path over your own desires? One of the fundamental discussions among Christians is the problem of choice. Who will you choose to follow?

]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335467 false Patience and Obedience During Trials https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335468 How can you practice patience in a current situation where you feel tempted to take control? King Saul's failure in 1st Samuel 13 illustrates our need for patience and obedience during trials of any kind.

]]> How can you practice patience in a current situation where you feel tempted to take control? King Saul's failure in 1st Samuel 13 illustrates our need for patience and obedience during trials of any kind.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335468 false The Fruit of Facing Pain https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335469 Satan twists our words and actions to destroy our fellowship with God and one another. But God is stronger and our redeemer. He restores us to right relationship with Him and others. Will you face your pain and hurt; seek restoration?

]]> Satan twists our words and actions to destroy our fellowship with God and one another. But God is stronger and our redeemer. He restores us to right relationship with Him and others. Will you face your pain and hurt; seek restoration?

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335469 false Addressing Spiritual Abuse https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335474 Spiritual abuse perpetrated by those who claim the name of Christ is real and needs to be addressed. It can be an abuse of power and authority or subtle words and accusations. It diminishes and divides us, and can lead to or originate from other types of abuse, as well. The Christian response is for restoration - not to the status quo allowing further abuse - but to fellowship with God and His bride.

]]> Spiritual abuse perpetrated by those who claim the name of Christ is real and needs to be addressed. It can be an abuse of power and authority or subtle words and accusations. It diminishes and divides us, and can lead to or originate from other types of abuse, as well. The Christian response is for restoration - not to the status quo allowing further abuse - but to fellowship with God and His bride.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335474 false On Personal Evangelism & Missions https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335646 Pastors Mark and Ryan discuss personal evangelism and the call to missions. Mark shares some details about his time living in middle Asia.

]]> Pastors Mark and Ryan discuss personal evangelism and the call to missions. Mark shares some details about his time living in middle Asia.

]]> Sat, 18 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/335646 false On Faith and Politics https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340315 Ryan and Allen sat down to discuss faith, politics, and the world in between the two. The conversation was cut short due to a technical difficulty coinciding with a real life emergency. Hopefully we'll be able to revisit the conversation soon.

]]> Ryan and Allen sat down to discuss faith, politics, and the world in between the two. The conversation was cut short due to a technical difficulty coinciding with a real life emergency. Hopefully we'll be able to revisit the conversation soon.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340315 false Passion Reflect Value https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340316 Our passion is a mirror into what we truly value. What are you most passionate about? Do they reflect your value for God?

]]> Our passion is a mirror into what we truly value. What are you most passionate about? Do they reflect your value for God?

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340316 false Passion Desires Instruction https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340321 When we invest in God's wisdom, we bear fruit in the appropriate time, and we become spiritually prosperous - breaking through life's challenges as Jesus prepares us for heaven.

]]> When we invest in God's wisdom, we bear fruit in the appropriate time, and we become spiritually prosperous - breaking through life's challenges as Jesus prepares us for heaven.

]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340321 false Passion Embraces Suffering https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340325 Passion is more closely related to suffering than to pleasure. The Latin root means to suffer or endure for something or someone. Jesus' passion took Him to the cross for you, leading to redemption.

Will your passions reveal His redemption or bind you to the world?

]]> Passion is more closely related to suffering than to pleasure. The Latin root means to suffer or endure for something or someone. Jesus' passion took Him to the cross for you, leading to redemption.

Will your passions reveal His redemption or bind you to the world?

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340325 false Passion Requires Humility https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340329 True passion for God requires humility, which is not self-deprecation, but laying down your own will to honor and pursue the Father's will; to value what God values above all else.

]]> True passion for God requires humility, which is not self-deprecation, but laying down your own will to honor and pursue the Father's will; to value what God values above all else.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/340329 false On Growing Up as a Preacher's Kid https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342682 Ryan sat down with his oldest son, August, to discuss life at 13. The two touched on growing up, education, faith, and Minecraft.

Big thanks to my buddy August for taking time from his rigorous schedule of playing the Switch, watching anime, and messing with his brother to chat with me. As we approach Father's Day soon-ish, I'm thankful for my kids.

]]> Ryan sat down with his oldest son, August, to discuss life at 13. The two touched on growing up, education, faith, and Minecraft.

Big thanks to my buddy August for taking time from his rigorous schedule of playing the Switch, watching anime, and messing with his brother to chat with me. As we approach Father's Day soon-ish, I'm thankful for my kids.

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342682 false Comprehending Our Knowable God https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342829 Is God fully knowable? No. He's God, but the pursuit of knowing Him is worth the effort. Is God fully comprehendible? No. He's God, but the intimate understanding is worth the journey.

]]> Is God fully knowable? No. He's God, but the pursuit of knowing Him is worth the effort. Is God fully comprehendible? No. He's God, but the intimate understanding is worth the journey.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342829 false Grounding Our Identity in Christ https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342831 If our true, core identity is rooted first and foremost in Christ, then we will not be ruled by our ever-changing social identities. He is the giver of new names!

]]> If our true, core identity is rooted first and foremost in Christ, then we will not be ruled by our ever-changing social identities. He is the giver of new names!

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/342831 false On Adoption https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344824 Ryan sat down with Jeremy Bell to discuss adoption, acceptance, and God's great love and plan. Thank you to Jeremy for opening up about his adoption and sharing his heart for God.

]]> Ryan sat down with Jeremy Bell to discuss adoption, acceptance, and God's great love and plan. Thank you to Jeremy for opening up about his adoption and sharing his heart for God.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344824 false True Success & Security https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344866 Success and security aren't found in social acceptance, financial wealth, or fame and notoriety. True success and security are found only in Jesus Christ, who covers us with His righteousness and empowers to pursue wisdom with integrity.

]]> Success and security aren't found in social acceptance, financial wealth, or fame and notoriety. True success and security are found only in Jesus Christ, who covers us with His righteousness and empowers to pursue wisdom with integrity.

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344866 false Seeking God's Wisdom https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344868 Proverbs 2:1-6 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's wisdom and understanding over secular wisdom. The pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey requiring humility and a longing for God's heart.

]]> Proverbs 2:1-6 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's wisdom and understanding over secular wisdom. The pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey requiring humility and a longing for God's heart.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344868 false Faith in Jesus https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344869 Faith in Jesus produces righteousness, which in turn values godly justice and encourages integrity. Faith is the foundation. Only through Jesus can we find success and security in trials.

]]> Faith in Jesus produces righteousness, which in turn values godly justice and encourages integrity. Faith is the foundation. Only through Jesus can we find success and security in trials.

]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344869 false Resisting Satan's Lies https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344870 Satan is always on the prowl attempting to lead us astray through lies and temptations, but God's wisdom, grace, and righteousness protect us. God is greater, and He will lead you away from the crooked paths.

]]> Satan is always on the prowl attempting to lead us astray through lies and temptations, but God's wisdom, grace, and righteousness protect us. God is greater, and He will lead you away from the crooked paths.

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344870 false Living for Christ https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344871 Grow in sound wisdom - live for Christ; gain heaven. He is our source - the only true source - for success and security as He prepares us for heaven. This isn't our best life now - it's life. Period. Without Him, we are dead in the water.

]]> Grow in sound wisdom - live for Christ; gain heaven. He is our source - the only true source - for success and security as He prepares us for heaven. This isn't our best life now - it's life. Period. Without Him, we are dead in the water.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/344871 false On Family, Folly and Wisdom https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/347134 Mark and Ryan sat down to discuss 1 Corinthians 1, the foolishness of the cross, and the pursuit of wisdom in Jesus.

]]> Mark and Ryan sat down to discuss 1 Corinthians 1, the foolishness of the cross, and the pursuit of wisdom in Jesus.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/347134 false On Raising Families of Faith https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/349853 Ryan sits down with Jackie to discuss the importance of raising families of faith, modeled after Deuteronomy 6.

]]> Ryan sits down with Jackie to discuss the importance of raising families of faith, modeled after Deuteronomy 6.

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/349853 false Integrity Rooted in Scripture https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/350009 How can you deepen your roots in scripture and your Christian community? Identify one specific action you can take to engage more with God's Word and your church family.

]]> How can you deepen your roots in scripture and your Christian community? Identify one specific action you can take to engage more with God's Word and your church family.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/350009 false Integrity Centered on Jesus https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/350012 Whether you realize it or not, your beliefs about God shape your life and identity. As Christians, we center our identity on Christ. We bear His name.

]]> Whether you realize it or not, your beliefs about God shape your life and identity. As Christians, we center our identity on Christ. We bear His name.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/350012 false Integrity and Vulnerability https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351253 Christian integrity is consistent in faith, actions, and attitudes that all glorify Jesus. Integrity requires vulnerability, which in turn must be honest and humble.

]]> Christian integrity is consistent in faith, actions, and attitudes that all glorify Jesus. Integrity requires vulnerability, which in turn must be honest and humble.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351253 false Integrity Unravels with Sin https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351259 Sin produces damaging fruit that affects ourselves, others, and our relationship with God. It unravels our integrity in rebellion from God's will.

]]> Sin produces damaging fruit that affects ourselves, others, and our relationship with God. It unravels our integrity in rebellion from God's will.

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351259 false The Importance of Accountability https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351263 To walk out a life of Christian integrity, we need accountability partners: God, ourselves, an intimate few, and our Christian community. Each plays a vital role in encouraging, exhorting, correcting, and growing us in God's kingdom.

]]> To walk out a life of Christian integrity, we need accountability partners: God, ourselves, an intimate few, and our Christian community. Each plays a vital role in encouraging, exhorting, correcting, and growing us in God's kingdom.

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/351263 false On Faith in the Face of Evil https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/352299 Ryan and Max discuss faith and perseverance in the face of evil, trauma, and the unknown.

]]> Ryan and Max discuss faith and perseverance in the face of evil, trauma, and the unknown.

]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/352299 false On Modeling Faith in Community https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/354474 Ryan and Jason discussed modeling faith, putting it in practice, within our greater community, specifically through sports and hobbies. In our post-Christian culture, the question is how can the local church equip our church family to actively be in the world but not of the world.

]]> Ryan and Jason discussed modeling faith, putting it in practice, within our greater community, specifically through sports and hobbies. In our post-Christian culture, the question is how can the local church equip our church family to actively be in the world but not of the world.

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/354474 false On Parenting the Gap Year https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/363932 After a busy season, Go Deeper returns with a chat between Ryan and Mark on how to discern God's direction for our lives and encourage ongoing faith for our families.

]]> After a busy season, Go Deeper returns with a chat between Ryan and Mark on how to discern God's direction for our lives and encourage ongoing faith for our families.

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/363932 false Applying Sound Doctrine https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364158 Understanding the basics of our Christian faith is crucial for living it out effectively. What are the fundamental truths of faith that you need to understand better?

]]> Understanding the basics of our Christian faith is crucial for living it out effectively. What are the fundamental truths of faith that you need to understand better?

]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364158 false Administering the Gospel https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364198 Christian ministries are not just organizational structures. Or, at least they shouldn't be. Our ministries are to administer & apply the gospel in practical, life-changing ways that glorify God.

]]> Christian ministries are not just organizational structures. Or, at least they shouldn't be. Our ministries are to administer & apply the gospel in practical, life-changing ways that glorify God.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364198 false The Necessity of Sound Doctrine https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364208 Sound doctrine is not religious behavior. Sound doctrine is what we are taught and teach about God and the gospel. Godly behavior is the product of sound doctrine.

]]> Sound doctrine is not religious behavior. Sound doctrine is what we are taught and teach about God and the gospel. Godly behavior is the product of sound doctrine.

]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364208 false Scripture and the Holy Spirit https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364217 Scripture, inspired by God, is essential for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Likewise, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgment, guiding us towards Jesus and the cross. He counsels our steps and comforts our faith.

]]> Scripture, inspired by God, is essential for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Likewise, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgment, guiding us towards Jesus and the cross. He counsels our steps and comforts our faith.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/364217 false On Galatians 1 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/371754 Galatians 1 begins with the gospel, introduces a correction to a false gospel, and presents his case from authority on the gospel.

]]> Galatians 1 begins with the gospel, introduces a correction to a false gospel, and presents his case from authority on the gospel.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/371754 false On Galatians 2 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/376743 Our small groups are continuing through Galatians with a discussion about chapter 2. Grab your Bible, some highlighters and pens, and get into the context of Paul's letter to the Galatians.

Whether you're in one of our small groups or not, we believe these contextual readings will help you go deeper in the Word of God.

]]> Our small groups are continuing through Galatians with a discussion about chapter 2. Grab your Bible, some highlighters and pens, and get into the context of Paul's letter to the Galatians.

Whether you're in one of our small groups or not, we believe these contextual readings will help you go deeper in the Word of God.

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:15:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/376743 false On Galatians 3 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/380319 Paul doubles down on his amazement in the Galatians willingness to follow a distorted gospel and corrects their view and expectation of the Law in light of the gospel of grace in Jesus Christ through faith.

]]> Paul doubles down on his amazement in the Galatians willingness to follow a distorted gospel and corrects their view and expectation of the Law in light of the gospel of grace in Jesus Christ through faith.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/380319 false On Galatians 4 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/383056 Galatians 4 touches on these truths:

1) The law was for Israel to guard them from idolatry and sin, but in light of God's holiness, the law reveals humanity's unrighteousness.
2) Godliness is no longer pursued by works according to regulations, but through Christ and love.
3) We are not free to sin, but are freed from sin in Christ.
4) Efforts to earn salvation is slavery to works and rejects Christ's atoning sacrifice
5) All sin separates us from God, but Christ redeems us and restores us. Why would we return to sin or false works as though we can redeem ourselves?

]]> Galatians 4 touches on these truths:

1) The law was for Israel to guard them from idolatry and sin, but in light of God's holiness, the law reveals humanity's unrighteousness.
2) Godliness is no longer pursued by works according to regulations, but through Christ and love.
3) We are not free to sin, but are freed from sin in Christ.
4) Efforts to earn salvation is slavery to works and rejects Christ's atoning sacrifice
5) All sin separates us from God, but Christ redeems us and restores us. Why would we return to sin or false works as though we can redeem ourselves?

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/383056 false On Galatians 5 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/384928 Walk by the Spirit, not in the flesh. Live by faith, not by law. Watch God produce works of love through your faith, and be set free as Christ clothes you with His righteousness!

]]> Walk by the Spirit, not in the flesh. Live by faith, not by law. Watch God produce works of love through your faith, and be set free as Christ clothes you with His righteousness!

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/384928 false On Galatians 6 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/388321 The sixth chapter concludes our study on Galatians. In this chapter there are two themes, each with three points.

The first is one of burden. The overwhelming burden of moral failure, the daily burdens we carry individually before Christ, and the burden of revealing Christ come-what-may this side of heaven.

The second is one of boasting. Our boasting in our own works, boasting in others' works for our own credit, and boasting in the cross for Christ's glory.

]]> The sixth chapter concludes our study on Galatians. In this chapter there are two themes, each with three points.

The first is one of burden. The overwhelming burden of moral failure, the daily burdens we carry individually before Christ, and the burden of revealing Christ come-what-may this side of heaven.

The second is one of boasting. Our boasting in our own works, boasting in others' works for our own credit, and boasting in the cross for Christ's glory.

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/388321 false On James 1 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/390587 The first chapter of James encourages endurance for maturity of faith in Christ. Mature faith reveals Christ's joy in endurance, desires wisdom, embraces humility, and accepts life from the giver of Life.

]]> The first chapter of James encourages endurance for maturity of faith in Christ. Mature faith reveals Christ's joy in endurance, desires wisdom, embraces humility, and accepts life from the giver of Life.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/390587 false On Faith and Civic Responsibility https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/392708 Allen and Ryan discuss our role in government and community as Christians in light of the current election season. You are encouraged to keep God first and seek His will on the issues (economy, life, justice, injustice, immigration & outsiders, race, sexuality). Discern His standard - both vote and live in a way that draws you closer to His standard, not farther away.

]]> Allen and Ryan discuss our role in government and community as Christians in light of the current election season. You are encouraged to keep God first and seek His will on the issues (economy, life, justice, injustice, immigration & outsiders, race, sexuality). Discern His standard - both vote and live in a way that draws you closer to His standard, not farther away.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/392708 false On James 2 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/396153 James 2 confronts favoritism, works, and dead faith. Favoritism desires our own honor by associating with those we deem honorable and excluding those we deem below us. It's idolatry of self and status; faith in image, not in God.

I love James 2:12. Speak and act as one who will be judged by the law of freedom. We are not under the law of Moses, but under freedom in Christ. Our faith in Christ, if alive, produces words and actions that reveal our faith and reflect on Jesus. Not works like the law of Moses, but works of love, mercy, wisdom, humility, endurance, and service.

]]> James 2 confronts favoritism, works, and dead faith. Favoritism desires our own honor by associating with those we deem honorable and excluding those we deem below us. It's idolatry of self and status; faith in image, not in God.

I love James 2:12. Speak and act as one who will be judged by the law of freedom. We are not under the law of Moses, but under freedom in Christ. Our faith in Christ, if alive, produces words and actions that reveal our faith and reflect on Jesus. Not works like the law of Moses, but works of love, mercy, wisdom, humility, endurance, and service.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:30:00 -0500 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/396153 false On James 4 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/436170 James 4 presents five different words for desire as the author leads us to the climax and resolution of his instruction and encouragement as we stand firm, resist the devil, and humbly submit our will to the Lord's will.

]]> James 4 presents five different words for desire as the author leads us to the climax and resolution of his instruction and encouragement as we stand firm, resist the devil, and humbly submit our will to the Lord's will.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/436170 false On James 5 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/446396 We conclude our James study with the final chapter, in which James takes us full circle having made his case on what it means to "consider it all joy, brothers and sisters, when you undergo trials of various kinds."

]]> We conclude our James study with the final chapter, in which James takes us full circle having made his case on what it means to "consider it all joy, brothers and sisters, when you undergo trials of various kinds."

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0600 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/446396 false On Testimony with Richie Brandt https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/606711 Richie Brandt asked to share a piece of his testimony. He once was lost, but now he's found, and he wants everyone to find the same hope in Jesus.

Even through daily struggles, Richie perseveres because the Lord is with him.

]]> Richie Brandt asked to share a piece of his testimony. He once was lost, but now he's found, and he wants everyone to find the same hope in Jesus.

Even through daily struggles, Richie perseveres because the Lord is with him.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 https://sjcoc.churchcenter.com/episodes/606711 false