Collective Church Podcast

Continuing from last week, Pastor Ryan Smith follows as the Apostle Paul develops a vision for the culture of the church and its relationship to sexuality. (4:7-8)

Pastor Ryan Smith continues in 1 Thessalonians as the Apostle Paul guides the church deeper into God's will, specifically in the area of their sexuality. (4:3-6)

Exploring the challenges of transitioning from Easter celebration to daily routine, emphasizing aligning actions with godly principles. Highlighting the struggle of pleasing God amidst a self-centered culture, and the importance of staying faithful to Jesus one step at a time.

On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Ryan Smith teaches the incredible invitation to come and see, the command to go and tell, and the freedom to not fear.

King Jesus marches into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, detonating His final days. Pastor Casey Fritz leads up through the procession inviting us to see and receive the King as He is.

Exploring the significance of prayer through Paul's intercession, living as an ordinary saint in community, unity in praying to God and Jesus, and pursuing saintly qualities in everyday life. Emphasizing love, holiness, and presence as essential elements of spiritual growth and authenticity within the church.

Explore the power of mutual encouragement in facing challenges as a follower of Jesus. Embrace a collective identity in faith, find strength in community, and shift towards support over critique. Discover the overflowing encouragement from God and how sharing it can enrich your faith journey.

Pastor Ryan takes us into 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 where Paul details some of the forms of pressure common to followers of Jesus. While discomfort is a feeling that most of us avoid, this passage invites us to receive and anticipate tension as how we participate in the story of Jesus.

Exploring deep emotional longing for physical reunion in a spiritual community, discussing wholehearted love and commitment over personal desires, highlighting the power of unity in combating spiritual warfare, realigning perspective on hope and joy centered around the church, emphasizing eternal impact and commitment to the kingdom of Jesus.

As we continue in our series in 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ryan Smith unpacks three marks of a model faith: receiving the word of God, welcoming the authority of God, and the willingness to suffer for it.