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 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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”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Mission” 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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This week, we are joined by two very special guests as Eric takes us through some reflections on 1 Samuel 18-20. Are we currently in an "in-between" season? How have we seen the Lord bring us through previous seasons of waiting? Can painful "in-betweens" really be part of God's plan?Oleh The Town Church
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1 Samuel 18-20 marks the turning point in David's relationship with Saul, resulting in events that seem like a major detour between David's anointing and eventual reign as king. However, we know that this "in-between" season is still a piece of God's overall plan, and David's example teaches us how to live in the midst of waiting.…
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In 1 Samuel 17, we see David's anger over Goliath's opposition to the Living God, and he defeats Goliath for the glory and honor of God. How do we respond to the things in our own culture that directly oppose God? How does dwelling on the details of our lives cause us to overlook the greater picture of God's glory?…
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1 Samuel 17 tells the story of one of the most well-known showdowns in history: David and Goliath. At its heart, this passage is not about us; rather, it is about the glory and honor of God. It reveals to us that God will never allow opposition to stand against Him, and it challenges us to consider our own response to the things that directly oppos…
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This week, we reflect on the story of David's anointing and how God used an ordinary shepherd carry out His purposes. Additionally, we look at David's faithfulness to serve where he was needed as he waited for God's plan to unfold. Please email info@thetownchurch.org to tell us what Vince's personalized license plate should be!…
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1 Samuel 16 introduces us to David, the youngest of the sons of Jesse and a simple shepherd. Although he was overlooked by man, God saw David's heart and chose him as the king of His people. How does God use the ordinary, overlooked things in our own lives for His purposes? How can seeing more of God in these things shift our affection back towards…
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This Easter Sunday, we celebrate what Paul identified as a message of first importance: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although we know this event is difficult to believe, we can still rejoice in the hope of the resurrection and the promise it brings for eternity.Oleh Vince Black
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This week, we unpack two big words that were highlighted in the sermon: rejection and regret. How should we wrestle with the idea of rejection and the reality of our sin as Christians? What does "regret" really mean in this context? Who has the best joke? Let us know!Oleh The Town Church
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1 Samuel 15 is a heavy passage that ends with God's rejection of Saul as king. It reveals just how deeply God hates sin, and it challenges us to consider our own view of sin and how that impacts our view of God Himself.Oleh The Town Church
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S3:W1 - What We Love About Holy Week – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode of the "The Town an…
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What are things we personally seek for security and peace of mind? Where do we see Saul's shortcomings as a leader in this passage? This week, we answer these questions and more as we dive a bit deeper into 1 Samuel 13 and 14 (or, in Eric's words, 1 Samuel 8, chapters 13 and 14).Oleh The Town Church
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In 1 Samuel 13-14, Saul's shortcomings as king come to life, reminding us that earthly leaders will always end up falling short. Despite these things, this passage also reminds us that God's presence will always be with His people. What things are we seeking for security and peace of mind? How does the failure of these things to satisfy us point us…
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S2:W5 - The Minor Prophets: Joel - Part 2 of 2 – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, concluding with Joel. This is Part 2 of 2 podcasts on Joel.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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S2:W5 - The Minor Prophets: Joel - Part 1 of 2 – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, concluding with Joel. This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts on Joel.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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Today we unpack some of the main points from yesterday's sermon and examine patterns we've seen throughout 1 Samuel. Why is it significant that Samuel continues to remind the people that they sinned against God by demanding a king? How can our hearts shift toward being grieved by our sin and not just the consequences of that sin? Why must we remain…
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1 Samuel 11-12 reminds us that we do have an enemy who is trying to steal our affections and allegiance away from God. However, we also have a Savior who restores us and brings us back to the Lord. What is our response to God's faithfulness to deliver us? How can we truly be faithful to Him?Oleh Vince Black
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S2:W4 - The Minor Prophets: Zephaniah - Part 2 of 2 - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, continuing with Zephaniah. This is Part 2 of 2 podcasts on Zephaniah.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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S2:W4 - The Minor Prophets: Zephaniah - Part 1 of 2 - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, continuing with Zephaniah. This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts on Zephaniah.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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Today, we wrestle through our own tensions surrounding God's plan to instate Saul as Israel's king. While we see many flaws in Saul's character, we also know that he is one of the many imperfect people the Lord has used to carry out His perfect plans. Additionally, we hit on ways we have seen God reshape our own hearts both in the past and the pres…
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1 Samuel 9 and 10 introduce us to Saul, God's first chosen king for Israel. Although the events of this passage seem random, we know that they are all pieces of God's plan to appoint a king. How do we see God directing us toward His plans in our own lives? How is He changing our hearts to prepare us for what He has before us?…
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S2:W3 - The Minor Prophets: Nahum - Part 2 of 2 - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, continuing with Nahum. This is Part 2 of 2 podcasts on Nahum.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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S2:W3 - The Minor Prophets: Nahum - Part 1 of 2 - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, continuing with Nahum. This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts on Nahum.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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How have we demanded things of God like Israel did? What was the outcome when He provided those requests? What things are we currently longing for that the Spirit brought to mind through yesterday's sermon? Bonus: in a wild turn of events, Eric fails to answer today's intro question!Oleh The Town Church
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In 1 Samuel 8, Israel grows tired of the system of judges that God had set in place and demand a king. Their dissatisfaction challenges us to consider ways we may be discontent with our own lives and how that can impact our view of God.Oleh Vince Black
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S2:W2 - The Minor Prophets: Haggai - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, continuing with Haggai.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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Today, the conversation on coincidences and the sovereignty of God continues. Do we view everyday occurrences in our own lives as under God's control? What specific ideas from these three chapters convicted our own hearts? This episode begs the question: will Eric ever try pogo sticking again?Oleh The Town Church
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Does anything happen by coincidence? These chapters in 1 Samuel reveal God's providential hand in all things -- for His glory and for the good of His people.Oleh Vince Black
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S2:W1 - The Minor Prophets: Obadiah - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode our pastors introduce a new series based upon the Minor Prophets, starting with Obadiah.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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What are we expecting from God in each of our lives? How do we move forward when we feel defeated? Our discussion of 1 Samuel 4 brings about these questions, as well as recognition of God's sovereignty and His faithfulness to do all He has promised. TIP: don't keep your leftovers as long as Betty so you don't end up like her.…
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This week's passage challenges us to remember that God's plans are sovereign, even when they don't play out in ways we expect or desire.Oleh Vince Black
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S1:E6 - Ephesians 6 - ”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode our pastors share their thoughts on their shared sermon series on Ephesians 6.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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We are reminded this week of how vital the Word of God is to the life of the Christian. How do we personally engage with Scripture? What does it look like to remain in the Word even in seasons where it is more exhausting than fruitful? How have we sensed God speaking to us in our own lives?Oleh The Town Church
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We live in a world where the truth of God has been abandoned, and the absence of God feels as real as it did in the opening verses of 1 Samuel 3. However, we know God desires to be known, and He graciously gives us the means to know Him. Where do we find our own hearts as we exist in this culture? How can we seek God's presence through His Word?…
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S1:E5 - Ephesians 5 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode our pastors share their thoughts on their shared sermon series on Ephesians 5.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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Today, we flesh out some harder topics from yesterday's sermon and consider how the passage struck each of us individually. ALSO: Eric uses "flesh out" correctly in a sentence!Oleh The Town Church
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This week's passage contrasts the rebellion of Eli and his sons with the righteousness of Samuel and his family. How does God respond to unrepentant hearts? What hope can we find in the midst of a dark story?Oleh Vince Black
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S1:E4 - Ephesians 4 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode our pastors share their thoughts on their shared sermon series on Ephesians 4.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:11
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This week we flesh out some big questions from the passage, including the Lord's role in closing Hannah's womb, her heart behind her prayer, and...polygamy?Oleh The Town Church
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S1:E3 - Ephesians 3 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this episode our pastors share their thoughts on their shared sermon series on Ephesians 3.Oleh Immanuel Lutheran Church - Cedar Falls, IA
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We begin our sermon series on 1 & 2 Samuel by exploring some important context of these books and how they point to the coming of the True King. Additionally, the beginning chapters of 1 Samuel show us the pain of Hannah and how the Lord met her in that pain.Oleh Vince Black
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The AfterWord -- When You Pray (2 Corinthians 12; Matthew 26)
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In this episode, we tackle some difficult questions surrounding prayer, especially those that arise in seasons where prayer feels particularly hard. How do our own prayers interact with the sovereignty of God? Should we avoid praying when we have the wrong heart posture? What are personal examples of prayers that have not been answered in ways we e…
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S1:E2 - Ephesians 2 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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. In this, the episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter share their thoughts on their shared sermon series on Ephesians, this week on Ephe…
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When You Pray -- 2 Corinthians 12; Matthew 26
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Oftentimes, our prayers are filled with questions that appear to be met with silence. Prayers from Paul and Jesus Himself challenge us to see what is revealed when God answers our prayers, even if it is in ways we do not expect.Oleh Vince Black
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This week, we look at Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 as an example of how to pray. It leads us to ask a few important questions: how do we approach God in prayer? What can we be seeking Him for in prayer? What is the ultimate end goal of prayer?Oleh Vince Black
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The AfterWord - When You Pray (Ephesians 3:14-21)
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Today, we consider what it looks like to seek God for inner transformation rather than only the fulfillment of physical needs. Is it wrong to bring practical supplications before God? How do we each personally approach God in prayer?Oleh The Town Church
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S1:E1 - Ephesians 1 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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.In this, the inaugural episode of th…
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The advent season concludes with the celebration that Jesus truly is the Christ -- the true God who dwelt among us and the Messiah who came to save his people from their sins.Oleh Eric Reeves
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The AfterWord - Advent 2023 - Christ Our Sacrifice
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This week, we discuss how the sacrifice of Christ inspires awe in each of us. Since we live outside of the sacrificial system, what rhythms help us remember the weight of Christ's sacrifice? How do we understand the relationship between God's holiness and His love? Also, who does a better introduction: Eric or Betty? Send in your votes!…
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Today, we consider how Christ our Sacrifice inspires our awe of God. What fundamental attribute of God is meant to inspire our awe? What allows an unholy people to have relationship with a holy God? How is the sacrifice of Christ the true and sufficient sacrifice?Oleh Eric Reeves
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The AfterWord - Advent 2023 - Christ Our God
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We know that Jesus is fully God, and without this truth the entirety of the Christian faith would crumble. Is this something we've wrestled with before? How do we approach conversations with others who may be experiencing doubt? This week, Kirsten finally answers Eric's intro question! (Plus: how do you pronounce "deity?")…
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