The Town Church is a church in Fort Collins, Colorado. We gather on Sunday mornings at 2112 E Harmony Road in Fort Collins. Join us as we learn to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in God's Word. For more information visit our web site - www.thetownchurch.org
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”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry” is a cooperative podcast from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reinbeck, IA. These two churches share a unique partnership in the Cedar Valley as they cooperate with one another to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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The Town Church / Greeley was formerly an Acts 29 church plant located in Greeley, Colorado, planted in 2017 and closed in late 2022. This podcast is a collection and archive of sermons from pastors & speakers at the church over the years. For more information or to be connected with the planting church, The Town Church / Fort Collins, please visit https://thetownchurch.org/
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People matter because God loves people!
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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
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56:20Division in the church can be caused by a number of factors, most of those forming us in some significant way. Today, we explore what some of those may be and how to use discernment when it comes to the things that do influence us. What examples come to mind that cause division in the church? How can we use discernment when we evaluate the teachers…
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Division is born from a variety of circumstances, disrupting the unity we are meant to have as a church. What causes division in the church? What can we cling to that truly unites us as a Body?Oleh Vince Black
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S5-W11 - "Ask the Pastors" - Topic: Our Sinful Actions – “The Town & Country Podcast: 2 Churches..."
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17:03In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. The topic for this episode is "Will God question our sinful actions that we have done on Earth when we pass away?" This…
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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
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41:49We are joined by two special guests this week as we unpack a painful yet important topic: pride. Where do we see pride express itself in our lives? What false view of God does pride tend to create? Of the five graces mentioned in the sermon, which is the most challenging for you to accept? The most encouraging?…
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The underlying issue being addressed in Paul's letter to the Corinthian church is pride. While it may not always manifest in the same ways, pride is just as present in our own hearts as it was in theirs. The question to keep in mind as we explore this passage is this: What true view of God will correct our prideful view of ourselves?…
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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians Introduction
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49:29The conversation this week revolves around how to remain unified as a church, largely focusing in on a a few key questions: What are reasons to leave a church? How can we maintain unity in the midst of disagreement? These questions just scratch the surface of what we will be diving into through our time in 1 Corinthians.…
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By of the grace of God, we are called together as saints. This truth helps launch us into a new series through the book of 1 Corinthians.Oleh Vince Black
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S4-W11 - Living Lutheran – The 7th Commandment - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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24:09In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode begins the conversation about the 7th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Coun…
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This week, we get to wrap up the book of Ruth by hearing from our listener! What did God stir up in our hearts through our time in Ruth?Oleh The Town Church
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Ruth ends with a beautiful picture of redemption. This redemption not only extends to those in the book, but it also extends to us through the work of the True Redeemer.Oleh Vince Black
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In the midst of grief in Ruth, we begin to see clear evidence of God's lovingkindness. How have you seen God's kindness in your own life? What encouragement can we find in seasons where it is difficult to be hopeful?Oleh The Town Church
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God's kindness is often revealed in unlikely ways through unlikely people. In this passage, God's deep love and kindness is evident in the lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.Oleh Vince Black
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S5-W10 - "Ask the Pastors" - Topic: The Garden of Eden – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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18:24In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. The topic for this episode is "The Garden of Eden, asking where did it go and what happened to it?" This series is runn…
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In this episode, we process through some tough questions relating to God's providence. While we may not arrive at definite answers, these conversations allow us to see a fuller picture of what God's providence really means. What is the difference between sovereignty and providence? Is God providential over sin? How do we reconcile God's providence …
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Ruth 2 reminds us of a critical truth: God is over all things all the time. Whether it's in our plans, our kindness toward others, or our provision, we can see God's loving, fatherly hand at work.Oleh Vince Black
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As we press onward in Ruth, we revisit the question: How do we walk well with others in grief? How can we discern when it's best to listen or to direct others to truth? Additionally, we explore some other questions: Are there things that tend to blind us to the big picture of what God is doing? In another passage filled with grief, how can we see w…
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This passage gives us a glimpse into Naomi's grief as she returns to Bethlehem. Through it all, Ruth remains loyal to her mother-in-law, setting the stage for the greater redemption that is to come.Oleh Vince Black
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S4-W10 - Living Lutheran – The 6th Commandment (Part 2) - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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29:33In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode continues the conversation about the 6th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and C…
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When facing intense grief and loss, our feelings often lead us to question God and His character. How can we allow our head knowledge to guide us in those seasons? What encouragement can be given to those who may experience this dissonance between the head and heart? How can we walk with others well through these seasons? If you read this, please r…
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Ruth opens with a story of deep grief marked by loss, famine, and separation from God. Although this is a heavy beginning, it sets the scene for restoration that is to come.Oleh Vince Black
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The Afterword - Spiritual Formation: Rhythms
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48:10Bible intake, prayer, corporate worship, community, and doctrinal formation are a few rhythms that aid in our spiritual formation. This week, we spend our time discussing how these rhythms have been fruitful and challenging in our own formation.Oleh The Town Church
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Our rhythms shape us. Whether that's who we spend time with, what we eat, or what we watch, we are influenced by the things we regularly partake in. The same is true for our spiritual rhythms. This week, we explore what those are and how they form us to look more like Christ.Oleh Eric Reeves
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The AfterWord - Spiritual Formation: Spirit
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1:10:22On a very full AfterWord, we discuss what it has looked like to to create space to hear from God. What does space look like for each of us? How have we seen the Spirit work in that? Are there moments we've experienced God in unexpected ways, and how can we discern that those moments are really from the Spirit?…
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Now that we know the aim of spiritual formation and how our love for God is able to grow, a question that likely has been developing is this: What is our own role in spiritual formation? This week, that question is answered by examining how we receive God's revelation of Himself and how we hear the Spirit.…
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S5-W9 - "Ask the Pastors" - Topic: The Angels – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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25:47In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This week, Jon is filling in for Pastor Kevin and the topic of the podcast is "Angels". This series is running in conju…
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The Afterword - Spiritual Formation: Response
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53:09This week, we discuss our response to God's love for us and the ways we are shaped by the objects of our love. Discussion questions: - What are things we love, and how do they shape us? - Is our own love for God ALWAYS a response to His love for us? - Since God is the one that reveals His glory to us, are there things that we do that keep us from s…
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Last week, we covered the aim of spiritual formation and how our love for God influences how we live. That leads us to a new question: How does our love for God grow? This question is answered by defining what love for God really means and considering how this love shapes us.Oleh Eric Reeves
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S4-W9 - Living Lutheran – The 6th Commandment - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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22:57In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode is focused on the 6th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" ent…
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The Afterword - Spiritual Formation: Love
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48:38When you think back on your life, what has spiritual formation looked like for you? Has the key emphasis been a growing love for God? What are some pitfalls we can face when we view love for God as the main goal of spiritual formation? We examine these questions and more on this week's Afterword. Please bear with Vince's hosting skills. It gets bet…
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The term "spiritual formation" is often defined in different ways by different people. As we enter into a short series on spiritual formation, two pivotal questions are examined: What is the true aim of spiritual formation? How does that connect to the way we live?Oleh Eric Reeves
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Our series through Advent has made it clear that God chooses the lowly and imperfect to accomplish His purposes. As we conclude the Advent season, we celebrate the coming of Jesus, who is enough.Oleh Eric Reeves
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Matthew 2:1-12
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41:45Brock joins us this week as we reflect on Sunday's sermon. How does the fulfillment of prophesy we've seen throughout Advent increase our own certainty in the validity of Scripture? Are there times we've wrestled with the reliability of the Bible?Oleh The Town Church
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The visit of the wise men is an important story in the Christmas narrative, especially as we consider how these Gentile men even knew about this prophesied Jewish Messiah. From Genesis to Revelation, God has declared that the gospel will reach every nation. God's heart for the whole world is why we, like the Magi, get to know Christ and worship Him…
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S5-W8 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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22:26In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Lutheran" …
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 2:1-14
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46:53As we look at Christ's birth, it is evident that God was clearly at work in each piece of this story. From fulfillment of prophecy to the details given to the shepherds, none of this happened by chance. In our conversation today, we address some other questions this story brings up: How have we seen God clearly orchestrating events in our own lives…
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As we consider the gospel, do we see it as good news of great joy? What causes us to neglect to see it this way? This passage reminds us of the significance of Christ's arrival to earth and challenges us to consider whether the gospel spurs us on to joyful worship.Oleh Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 1:67-79
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49:00We are joined this week by none other than Jon P. Pfeil to unpack Zechariah's prayer and the way his story hits our hearts. Are we entering into this Advent season with joy? How did Mary and Zechariah respond differently to the news Zechariah brought? When we don't see God fulfilling the desires of our hearts, how can we find encouragement in who G…
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In Zechariah's prayer at the end of Luke 1, we see what it looks like to joyfully worship God for who He is. With this as our guide, how can our own hearts be drawn to joyful worship?Oleh Jon Pfeil
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S4-W8 - Living Lutheran – The 5th Commandment - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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20:39In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode is focused on the 5th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" ent…
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 1:46-55
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50:11It's Advent! This week we discuss our own practices for the Advent season and zoom into the Magnificat with some helpful questions from Austin. How do we slow down and prepare for Advent? How should we approach songs/poetry that we encounter in the middle of narrative sections of the Bible? Why did Mary choose these themes as she praised God? What …
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We enter into Advent by looking at The Magnificat, Mary's Song of Praise. Her joyful worship is a response to God's glorious mercy. According to this passage, how does God reveal Himself through His mercy?Oleh Eric Reeves
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This week, we get to hear stories from listener of how God moved in hearts through our time in Colossians. Before that, we unpack a couple of questions from the text: How have we seen collaboration among local churches? What role do our own stories play in prompting encouragement and worship in the Christian life?…
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The conclusion of Colossians provides a glimpse into the Church and how it functions as one body with many members.Oleh Vince Black
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S5-W7 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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23:59In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Lutheran" …
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In this passage, Paul calls the church to be faithful in prayer and in seeking opportunities for the gospel. How would we describe our own prayer life? What is an encouragement for someone who is struggling with prayer? What can it look like to engage in gospel opportunities now, rather than just in the future?…
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Do we seek out gospel opportunities wherever we are planted? Is this a focus of our prayers? In this passage, Paul encourages the church to pursue opportunities to share the gospel and provides instruction in how to pray.Oleh Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Colossians 3:18-4:1
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57:50This week from The Loft, we share how this text hit each of us personally. We also recognize that the household roles highlighted in the passage do not apply to everybody, so we talk through a few different scenarios that fall into different categories. Regardless of where we find ourselves, the most important thing for us to see through this text …
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If we believe Jesus is Lord over all things, this should influence the way we pursue relationships. In this passage, Paul specifically addresses how Jesus can be honored through relationships within the household.Oleh Vince Black
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S4-W7 - Living Lutheran – The 4th Commandment - Part 2 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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27:12In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode is part two focused on the 4th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Pod…
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This week, two special guests join us as we consider what it means to put on the new self. 1. What personally stuck out in this passage? Anything particularly encouraging or convicting? 2. How do we think about the tension between the necessity for God's enabling grace to do anything good and Scripture's clear commands for obedience? 3. Are you wil…
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