Podcasts featuring messages from Lead Pastor Jim West, as well as associate pastors and guest speakers. Join in person for worship Sundays! Overland Park Campus 8/9/10:30 AM or South Kansas City Campus 10:30 AM. And if you can't make it, we are LIVE online at 10:30 AM, colonialkc.org/watch.
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GENESIS GOD REMEMBERED NOAH - Genesis 8:1-22 - Pastor Jim West
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43:57The source is an excerpt from a sermon that provides an in-depth analysis of Genesis Chapter 8, focusing on the conclusion of Noah's flood narrative. The preacher breaks down the text into themes such as the flood as "devastating decreation," God's subsequent "work in recreation," and the resting of the ark on Mount Ararat. A significant portion of…
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GENESIS: WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN - Genesis 7:1-24 - Pastor Jim West
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45:42The source is an excerpt from a sermon delivered at a church, focusing on Genesis chapter 7 and the biblical account of Noah and the worldwide flood. The speaker treats the flood narrative as a historically valid event, discussing details like the Ark's size and construction time and connecting the biblical account to various worldwide flood myths.…
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A Cry for Favor - Psalm 123:1-4 - Pastor Greg Ealey
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32:13By Colonial Presbyterian Church
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Witness to the Light - John 1:1-9 - David Yeghnazar, Elam Ministries
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38:46This excerpt from a sermon delivered at ColonialKC Church details the history and current work of Elam Ministries, which was co-founded in 1990 to spread Christianity in Iran. The speaker recounts how the ministry grew from a small prayer meeting in 1955, spurred by the Islamic Revolution in 1979 which forced missionaries out of Iran. Despite facin…
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GENESIS: NOAH'S ARK - Genesis 6:9-22 - Pastor Jim West
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44:32The source is an excerpt from a sermon that focuses on the biblical story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood as recorded in Genesis 6:9-22. The preacher explores the question of whether the flood is myth or history, arguing that the account is historical and aligns with archaeological evidence like worldwide flood legends and geological findings suc…
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GENESIS: THE GRIEF OF GOD - Genesis 6:5-8 - Pastor Jim West
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45:40This sermon centers on God's perception of humanity's hearts and the resulting divine grief over widespread corruption, as depicted in Genesis 6. The speaker emphasizes that God's standards of good and evil transcend human subjective feelings and cultural norms, asserting that God alone accurately judges the intentions of the heart. Despite overwhe…
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GENESIS: THE SONS OF GOD - Genesis 6:1-5 - Pastor Jim West
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46:28Of all the great mysteries that we find in the Bible, this particular passage in Genesis 6 seems to sit right at the top of our list. Who are the Nephilim? Are these the children of the “sons of God” who impregnated earthly women? Are they demi-gods? Are they giants? I’m sure you likely have more questions, but these are the questions that I brough…
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GENESIS - ADAM'S FAMILY - Genesis 5:1-32 - Pastor Jim West
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43:34Cain walked away from the presence of the LORD, and his descendants, though wealthy, successful and beautiful, will continue to grow in corruption. That point is captured in the description of Lamech, son of Cain, and his children. Yet at the same time, God’s providence is working through the line of Seth to bring both judgment and mercy upon the e…
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Genesis: The Children of Cain Genesis - 4:16-26 - Pastor jim West
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45:25The provided sermon focuses on Genesis 4, exploring the immediate aftermath of Adam and Eve's fall, particularly the story of Cain and his descendants. The speaker highlights God's continued grace even towards the unrepentant Cain, while also illustrating how sin's corrupting influence leads to moral decay across generations, exemplified by Lamech'…
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Traps + Truth | Digital Fast 2025 | Luke 5:1-5 | Krista Boan
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34:13Jesus invites us into a life that is much bigger than what can fit in a tiny screen. He’s saying “Hey, come follow me. My yoke is easy and my burden is light…and I made you for a life of abundance.” This is our hope- that even though we’ve been spending a lot of time being consumed by our screens, there is a path back to deep waters. Jesus still lo…
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The People Of God | Colossians 3:12-15 | Pastor Tami Lundgren
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32:55Because of Jesus, because of his life, death, and resurrection, we are forgiven, we are made holy, we are chosen. Because of his supremacy and sufficiency we have the Holy Spirit in us which produces compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love in us. And THAT is why we are thankful. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow u…
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Of Life | Digital Fast 2025 | Matthew 14:22-23 -| Krista Boan
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36:19When we leave the shallow waters of online connection, and Jesus asks us to put down our phones and get out of the comfort of our boats, we are likely to find ourselves surrounded by the stormy waves of a culture that is suffering at the hand of digital addiction. But if we fix our eyes on Jesus…we have nothing to fear. His gospel is true. We won’t…
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We Were Made For Limits | Digital Fast 2025 | Genesis 2:15-17 & Genesis 3:1-6 | Lenard Manuel
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53:44We shouldn’t allow satan to takeaway things he didn’t give us. Jesus gave you peace, joy, love, and humility. Why are we allowing satan to take those things from our daily lives. Allow the digital fast to reset the truth Jesus gives us which are forgiveness, new life, love and belonging, hope, freedom, and purpose and meaning. Support the show Than…
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Discerning the Thief | Digital Fast 2025 | John 10:10; Ephesians 5:15-16 | Pastor Jim West
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53:44Make no mistake, a 28-day break from devices will help to reset our sleep cycles, reset our marriages, and reset our relationships with those we love. That said, you don’t have to participate in the fast in order to be accepted as a member or attendee at Colonial! We are not adding law to grace, and no matter your relationship with your phone or so…
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The Source | Exodus 13:21 | Pastor Tami Lundgren
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36:37Keep your eyes on Jesus. Practice Remembering. Remain Grateful. And you will find yourself paddling toward the source. And you will stand in AWE before the majestic source of life - Jesus Christ. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.orgBy Colonial Presbyterian Church
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Celebrate Don’t Settle - Matthew 17:1-9 - Pastor Greg Ealey
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25:59This sermon encourages listeners to celebrate progress but never settle, emphasizing that God's ultimate glory is the true goal. Drawing parallels between the July 4th celebration of hard-won independence and ongoing church renovations, the speaker illustrates the importance of perseverance beyond initial victories. The sermon uses the Transfigurat…
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Genesis: The Curse of Cain - Genesis 4:9-16 - Pastor Jim West
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44:48This source presents a sermon on the biblical story of Cain and Abel. The speaker dissects Genesis 4, focusing on Cain's sin, God's judgment, and the subsequent mercy shown. Key themes explored include the corrupting nature of sin, symbolized by Cain's lack of remorse and his lie to God, and the concept of collective responsibility versus individua…
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Genesis: The Second Fall - Genesis 4:1-8 - Pastor Jim West
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40:47This sermon interprets Genesis 4, focusing on the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate human sin and God's mercy. It examines Eve's initial joy and high expectations for Cain, contrasting them with Abel's less celebrated birth. The speaker explains God's "regard" for Abel's offering was due to his heartfelt generosity and offering of "first and bes…
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Genesis: Fig Leaves or Faith - Genesis 3:20-24 - Pastor Jim West
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40:57This sermon explores Genesis chapter 3, focusing on Adam and Eve's response to God's judgment, God's provision, and their banishment from the Garden of Eden. The speaker highlights Adam's act of faith in naming Eve "life" after hearing God's promise of a coming deliverer. The sermon then emphasizes God's "costly grace" in providing animal skin cove…
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Genesis: The Curse and The Gospel - Genesis 3:14-24 - Pastor Jim West
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44:25This sermon focuses on Genesis 3, exploring the consequences of the fall of humanity and God's subsequent judgments. It systematically addresses the curses placed upon the serpent, the woman, and the man, detailing the specific pains and hardships each faces as a result of their sin. However, the speaker emphasizes that within these judgments, ther…
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Genesis: The Sinfulness of Sin - Genesis 3:7-13 - Pastor Jim West
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42:46This text is a sermon based on Genesis chapter 3, focusing on the biblical account of the fall of Adam and Eve. The speaker examines the immediate consequences of their sin, highlighting the tendency to hide from God and truth and the avoidance of personal responsibility. The sermon emphasizes the gravity and pervasiveness of sin in human nature, a…
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Genesis: The Fall - Genesis 3:1-9 - Pastor Jim West
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34:58This sermon explores the Christian doctrine of the fall of humanity as depicted in Genesis 3. The speaker discusses how the serpent, identified as Satan, uses half-truths to tempt Adam and Eve, leading to their disobedience and the introduction of sin and death into the world. The sermon highlights that the fall resulted in the spiritual death and …
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Genesis: Did God Really Say? - Genesis 3:1-7 - Pastor Jim West
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43:48Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, even though they knew it would lead to death, the Second Adam, the Lamb of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, practiced total submission to God’s Word in the garden of Gethsemane, knowing full well it would lead to His death on a Roman cross…a cross that He did not deserve…but a cross that would break the curs…
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Genesis: The Problem of Evil - Genesis 3:1-7 - Pastor Jim West
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47:18This excerpt from a sermon explores the problem of evil as presented in Genesis chapter 3. The speaker identifies the serpent in the Garden of Eden as a representation of evil and addresses the difficult question of the origin of evil and the serpent's presence in a perfect creation. Drawing on other biblical texts, specifically Revelation, Ezekiel…
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Seize Today - Psalm 118:24-25 - Pastor Greg Ealey
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25:21Drawing upon Psalm 118:24, this sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing and living fully in the present day, highlighting that "this is the day the Lord has made." The speaker encourages listeners to find opportunities to praise God today for His protection and provision, even amidst challenges. Furthermore, the message urges believers to act…
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Genesis: The First Marriage - Genesis 2:18-25 - Pastor Jim West
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40:00Marriage was designed by God for God’s glory, and so it is unreasonable to hope that our marriages will flourish when one or both of the spouses dishonor God with their unbelief. I hope we will all be grateful that God’s created intention for sex, sexuality, and marriage is clearly presented in the Garden prior to sin. That picture gives us a found…
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Greatest Come Back Ever - Mark 16:1-8 - Pastor Greg Ealey
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26:42The sermon delivered by Pastor Greg begins with a reading from Mark 16:1-8, recounting the discovery of Jesus's empty tomb by Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Pastor Greg draws a parallel between the initial despair of these women and the disappointment of Kansas City Royals fans during a pivotal baseball game, illustrating how…
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Whom Are You Seeking? - John 20:1-18 - Pastor Mark Potter
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31:21This audio recording captures a Sunday sermon delivered by campus pastor Mark Potter on Easter. Potter begins by recounting the creation story in Genesis, emphasizing humanity's unique creation in God's image and God's subsequent love for humankind. He then connects this to the events of Holy Week, drawing parallels between the days of creation and…
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Genesis: The Two Gardens - Genesis 3:8-13; John 18:1-8 - Pastor Jim West
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33:05This audio recording captures a sermon delivered on the first day of Holy Week, connecting the biblical narratives of the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane. The speaker contrasts Adam, the first man, with Jesus, the second Adam, highlighting their responses to temptation, confrontation, and intercession within these pivotal garden setting…
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Genesis: Choose To Love - Genesis 2:9, 15-17 - Pastor Jim West
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42:33This audio recording captures a sermon delivered by Pastor Jim West on April 6, 2025, focusing on the biblical book of Genesis, specifically chapter 2. The sermon explores the creation narrative, highlighting that work was intended as a positive aspect of human flourishing before the fall of man. Pastor West discusses the significance of the two na…
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Genesis: The Breath of Life - Genesis 2:4-14 - Pastor Jim West
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38:52This audio recording captures a church service led by Jim West, focusing on a detailed exposition of Genesis 2:4-14. The sermon centers on the creation of man and the Garden of Eden, addressing the common scholarly perspective that Genesis 2 presents a separate creation narrative from Genesis 1. Pastor West refutes this idea, arguing instead that G…
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Genesis: The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3 - Pastor Jim West
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35:18This audio recording captures a church sermon delivered by Jim West on March 23, 2025, focusing on the biblical concept of the seventh day of creation in Genesis. West emphasizes the unique nature of the seventh day as a day of God's rest, highlighting its significance through repetition in the text and its distinction from the other creation days.…
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What do you do when the sin is too great? - John 8:2-11- Pastor Greg Ealey
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25:22This audio recording from a church service on March 16, 2025, centers on a passage from John 8 about the adulterous woman brought before Jesus. The sermon uses this biblical story to illustrate God's grace and offer of second chances to those burdened by their sins, no matter how significant they may seem. It emphasizes that Jesus confronts accuser…
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Genesis: Created in the Image of God - Genesis 1:14-31- Pastor Jim West
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48:22This source presents a sermon focusing on the Genesis creation narrative, specifically days four through six. The speaker analyzes God's creation of light, sea creatures, birds, land animals, and ultimately, humanity. A key theme is that humans are uniquely created in God's image, setting them apart from all other living beings. The sermon emphasiz…
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He Leads Me Rightly- Psalm 23:3b Pastor - Greg Ealey
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29:41This sermon centers on Psalms 23, emphasizing God's role as a reliable and righteous leader. The speaker uses the analogy of sheep and a shepherd to illustrate humanity's need for divine guidance. It asserts that God intimately knows each individual and has a specific plan for their life. Guidance through prayer, scripture, and godly counsel are hi…
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Genesis: The First Three Days - Genesis 1:3-13 - Pastor Jim West
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39:46God’s attributes…His eternal power and His divine nature…have been communicated to us through the brilliance of God’s creation. You are currently breathing air because our atmosphere is perfectly arranged to provide the perfect amount of oxygen for your heart to distribute to your body. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook o…
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Genesis: Regarding the Age of the Earth-Genesis 1:3-5 - Pastor Jim West
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35:40We will seek to understand the text from the perspective of the first listeners, and we will trust God to reveal His truth to us in a way that makes sense of reality as we find it in the 21st century. More than anything else, we need remember that this is God’s self-revelation to His creation. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Fac…
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Genesis: The God Who is There - Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-3 - Pastor Jim West
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44:43God loves you more than you will ever know. His beauty and majesty is evident in all that has been made, and particularly in the power, promise, comfort, and blessing of LIGHT. I implore you to stop running from His light but rather run to it! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…
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Genesis: The Mannishness of Man - Genesis 1:1; and 1:26-27 - Pastor Jim West
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47:54We need not have blind faith in a Personal beginning; instead, we appeal to the evidence to suggest that a Personal beginning is the most reasonable answer. The infinite, personal, triune God is there, and He is NOT silent! And that is reasonable, right? If, in the beginning, God created this remarkable universe with staggering design, and if that …
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Genesis: The Question of Being - Genesis 1:1- Pastor Jim West
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48:56This sermon by Pastor Jim West argues for the reasonableness of the Genesis 1:1 creation account. He contrasts a Christian worldview, grounded in the belief that God created the universe, with philosophical naturalism, which posits an impersonal origin. West uses philosophical arguments and scientific findings, particularly concerning the fine-tuni…
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Genesis: Back to the Beginning - Genesis 1:1- Pastor Jim West
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42:46This sermon excerpt from Jim West discusses the pervasive biblical illiteracy in modern American culture. He argues that a lack of biblical understanding contributes to many societal problems and proposes a multi-year study of Genesis as a foundational solution. West addresses questions about the book's authorship, historical accuracy, and compatib…
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What Is Your Purpose - Romans 1:1-7 - Pastor Jeff Sparks
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33:27The sermon discusses finding your divine purpose in Christ. The speaker uses the story of “Charlie the mailman,” who left his prestigious job to pursue a calling to serve others. The speaker also discusses the Apostle Paul, whose plans were disrupted, but whose purpose never changed. Paul describes himself as a servant, called to be an apostle, and…
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Become the Least - John 13: 12-17- Pastor Mark Potter
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31:10Pastor Mark's sermon uses the biblical account of Jesus washing his disciples' feet to illustrate true greatness as humble service. He identifies five pitfalls of pride—control, comparison, competition, criticism, and credit-seeking—that hinder such service. The sermon emphasizes that following Jesus's example of servant leadership brings blessings…
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Whispers Of Норе: The Wayward One Who Never Strayed - Hosea 11:1 - Pastor Jeff Sparks
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31:08This sermon uses the story of a homeless man seeking reconciliation with his estranged mother as a springboard to explore the book of Hosea. The pastor parallels the mother's conditional love with God's unconditional love, contrasting the son's need for transformation rather than mere change. Hosea's marriage to Gomer, a prostitute, serves as a par…
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Whispers of Hope: Good News for All the People - Isaiah 9:1-7 - Pastor Jim West
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36:57Hear the whisper of hope declared by an angel to those walking in darkness so long ago: “Fear not! For behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!” Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info co…
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Whispers Of Норе -Our Hope for a Righteous King - Jeremiah 23:1-6 - Pastor Greg Ealey
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31:23Jesus keeps you from falling and pays the bill so he can present you as perfect. The righteousness of Jehovah Tsidkenu can be applied to your sins so that you can declare that the Lord is my righteousness…and it is he that presents me as perfect. I don’t know about you, but to me that is an amazing reason to have hope! Support the show Thanks for l…
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Whispers of Hope - The King of Restoration - Micah 5:1-5a - Pastor Tami Lundgren
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35:32The curtain that separated us from God has been forever removed. He placed his perfect righteousness upon us and restored all who believe in Him to a right relationship with God. Our spiritual restoration has already happened. All you have to do to experience this is to submit your life to the King, to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Support the show…
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Whispers of Норе - 3 Types of Hope - Romans 15:1-13 - Dr. Bruce McGregor
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28:09This sermon by Dr. Bruce McGregor uses Romans 15:1-13 to explore the nature of hope. He contrasts three types of hope: no hope, false hope, and true hope found in Christ. McGregor illustrates these concepts with personal anecdotes and biblical examples, emphasizing the importance of the Gospel and a relationship with Jesus for true, lasting hope. T…
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Whispers of Hope: The Virgin Birth - Isaiah 7:10-14 - Pastor Mark Potter
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31:40The virgin birth reminds us that God has not abandoned us. He is with us! Despite our disobedience, He has always had a plan for our salvation, deliverance, and redemption through the birth of Jesus, Immanuel. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…
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FAQ #4: What About Predestination? - Pastor Jim West
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50:56Church, let us find great joy and comfort in God’s election and His unmerited grace for sinners, and let us live every day to share that Good News with a lost and perishing world. And that is how I would answer your question, “What about predestination? Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.o…
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