http://www.threeriverscc.org Audio from Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, GA Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:20:20 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Planting Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia. TRCC 2007 Three Rivers Community Church no 2007 Three Rivers Community ChurchTRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,PlantingReligion & Spirituality/Christianitypodcast@threeriverscc.orgTRCCAudio from Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, GA Buried in a small, unassuming cemetery near Chatsworth in northwest Georgia lays the body of Anna Rosina Kliest Gambold. Undaunted by hardships or fears, Anna and her husband John persevered in faith, bringing about the glory of God through the advancement of His kingdom among the Cherokee. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-11-09-12-50-45 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noBuried in a small, unassuming cemetery near Chatsworth in northwest Georgia lays the body of Anna Rosina Kliest Gambold. Undaunted by hardships or fears, Anna and her husband John persevered in faith, bringing about the glory of God through the advancemen Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%2011-8-09%20Anna%20Gambold%20biography.mp3 1 John 5:13 "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life." Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-11-02-17-46-55 Emmett Long podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)no1 John 5:13 "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life." Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%2011-1-09%201%20John-%20How%20Can%20I%20Know%20I'm%20Saved.mp3 Everyone has their own philosophy whether they realize it or not. As followers of Christ, we are to eschew philosophy and empty deception based in man's traditions and elementary principles of the world, and instead base our philosophy on Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-10-04-20-17-30 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noEveryone has their own philosophy whether they realize it or not. As followers of Christ, we are to eschew philosophy and empty deception based in man's traditions and elementary principles of the world, and instead base our philosophy on Christ Himself, Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%2010-4-09%20Q&A%20Apologetics-%20Philosophy.mp3 The Bible is distinctly unique among all the other books ever written. In all of history, no other book has had wider distribution or greater impact on civilization. In addition to its utterly profound influence, the Bible has withstood centuries of critique and scrutiny and continues to be completely reliable in its content and historical accuracy. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-09-29-13-05-26 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noThe Bible is distinctly unique among all the other books ever written. In all of history, no other book has had wider distribution or greater impact on civilization. In addition to its utterly profound influence, the Bible has withstood centuries of criti Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%209-27-09%20Apologetics%203-%20Biblical%20Reliability.mp3 An all-important aspect of apologetics deals with the existence of God. In opposition to what many may believe, Christians are, or at least should not be ignorant followers of a blind faith. On the contrary, God exists, and it is reasonable to believe that he exists. In fact, many of the claims that Darwinists and Secular Humanists believe require more “faith” than the truths of Christianity. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-09-21-18-25-12 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noAn all-important aspect of apologetics deals with the existence of God. In opposition to what many may believe, Christians are, or at least should not be ignorant followers of a blind faith. On the contrary, God exists, and it is reasonable to believe tha Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/Sermon%2009-20-09%20Apologetics%202.mp3 Apologetics, the defense of a doctrine or a set of doctrines, is necessary for all followers of Christ. Scripture is clear that there are right and wrong ways to approach the defense of the gospel. Apologetics should be birthed from doctrinal stability, humble submission to Christ Jesus, and the text of Scripture. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-09-15-13-02-47 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noApologetics, the defense of a doctrine or a set of doctrines, is necessary for all followers of Christ. Scripture is clear that there are right and wrong ways to approach the defense of the gospel. Apologetics should be birthed from doctrinal stability, h Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%209-13-09%20Apologetics%20introduction.mp3 In Ephesians 4:1-16, Paul outlines to the church at Ephesus the goal of unity and maturity within the church. A key component in bringing this about is through sound teaching, which is designed to equip those in the church for the work of ministry. Sun, 07 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-09-08-01-50-11 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noIn Ephesians 4:1-16, Paul outlines to the church at Ephesus the goal of unity and maturity within the church. A key component in bringing this about is through sound teaching, which is designed to equip those in the church for the work of ministry. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%209-6-09%20Q&A%20The%20Teaching%20Ministry%20of%20the%20Church%20Eph%204v1-16.mp3 The cross must be the foundation of the teaching ministry of the church. The teaching of the pastors and teachers is to be the application of the gospel to life, because in Jesus and his work on the cross are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-08-31-12-24-58 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noThe cross must be the foundation of the teaching ministry of the church. The teaching of the pastors and teachers is to be the application of the gospel to life, because in Jesus and his work on the cross are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowled Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%208-30-09%20The%20cross%20as%20the%20foundation%20of%20the%20teaching%20ministry%20of%20the%20church.mp3 Why is the preaching of the gospel necessary? Is preaching the responsibility of only the "professional pastors"? What is the difference between preaching and teaching? We address these and other important questions in this sermon. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-08-24-12-32-45 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noWhy is the preaching of the gospel necessary? Is preaching the responsibility of only the "professional pastors"? What is the difference between preaching and teaching? We address these and other important questions in this sermon. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%208-23-09%20Why%20is%20preaching%20necessary.mp3 Is all of mankind, as Saint Augustine wrote, a massa peccati – a “mess of sin” – to the point that people are unable to even incline themselves toward God’s grace? Or does there remain, as others believe, an “island of righteousness,” a portion of man’s will that has not been affected by the Fall, thus allowing them the freedom to choose to follow Christ or not? Today, we explore the difficult but crucially important question: Does mankind have a free will? Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-08-18-13-46-06 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noIs all of mankind, as Saint Augustine wrote, a massa peccati – a “mess of sin” – to the point that people are unable to even incline themselves toward God’s grace? Or does there remain, as others believe, an “island of righteousness,” a portion of man’s w Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/8-16-09%20Sermon%20Q&A-%20Is%20Man's%20Will%20Free.mp3 All Scripture predicts (prophecies, Messianic Psalms, etc.) Christ’s person and/or work. In Jeremiah 31 there is the prediction of a coming change in how God is going to relate to his people. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-08-10-14-42-40 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noAll Scripture predicts (prophecies, Messianic Psalms, etc.) Christ’s person and/or work. In Jeremiah 31 there is the prediction of a coming change in how God is going to relate to his people. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%208-9-09%20How%20to%20Read%20the%20Old%20Testament%20part%205-%20Jeremiah%2031.mp3 We live in an age in the Western Church where safety, wellness, and wealth dominate many, if not most sermons every Sunday. In opposition, however, is the biblical teaching that righteous suffering is not due to a lack of faith or an unfortunate consequence for the follower of Christ, but that suffering is in fact by God’s sovereign design and good purposes in order to bring greater glory to Himself and greater joy to His children. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-08-02-18-53-54 Michael Smith podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noWe live in an age in the Western Church where safety, wellness, and wealth dominate many, if not most sermons every Sunday. In opposition, however, is the biblical teaching that righteous suffering is not due to a lack of faith or an unfortunate consequen Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/Sermon%2008-02-09%20Called%20to%20Suffer.mp3 How does the Sabbath prepare us for Jesus’ person and work? Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-07-27-00-56-55 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noHow does the Sabbath prepare us for Jesus’ person and work? Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%207-26-09%20The%20Sabbath%20&%20The%20Gospel-%20Leviticus%2023,%20Hebrews%203,4.mp3 Seeing the Gospel in Joshua 7 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-07-20-14-30-15 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noSeeing the Gospel in Joshua 7 Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%207-19-09%20How%20to%20Read%20the%20Old%20Testament%20part%203-%20The%20Gospel%20in%20Joshua%207.mp3 Is reason really the enemy of faith? Or is it that human reason, as Martin Luther once wrote, “strives not against faith, when enlightened, but rather furthers and advances it.”? Today, we look at the reliability of the Bible and how reason, which can never take the place of faith, can bolster our faith in the veracity of the Scriptures. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-07-13-20-23-37 Michael Smith podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noIs reason really the enemy of faith? Or is it that human reason, as Martin Luther once wrote, “strives not against faith, when enlightened, but rather furthers and advances it.”? Today, we look at the reliability of the Bible and how reason, which can nev Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%207-12-09%20michael%20smith%20Can%20We%20Really%20Trust%20The%20Bible.mp3 In order to truly grasp the Bible, and specifically the Old Testament, we must read it with the understanding that it is not simply a compilation of random books with various stories. Instead, the entire Bible is one story, with one theme, and one purpose - that is to reveal the glory of God in Jesus Christ to every single ethno-linguistic people group (i.e., "nation") on the face of the earth. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-07-06-11-19-14 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noIn order to truly grasp the Bible, and specifically the Old Testament, we must read it with the understanding that it is not simply a compilation of random books with various stories. Instead, the entire Bible is one story, with one theme, and one purpose Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%207-5-09%20How%20do%20we%20read%20the%20Old%20Testament%20part%202-%20The%20one%20story%20of%20the%20Bible.mp3 For most of us, the Old Testament is the least-read portion of our Bibles. Often times we feel that it is difficult to read, hard to understand, or maybe even wonder how relevant it really is to our lives today. Today we begin a series on how to read and understand the Old Testament in a way that reveals the Gospel, displays the character of God, and prepares the church to advance the kingdom among all the nations of the world. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-06-30-11-44-22 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noFor most of us, the Old Testament is the least-read portion of our Bibles. Often times we feel that it is difficult to read, hard to understand, or maybe even wonder how relevant it really is to our lives today. Today we begin a series on how to read and Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%206-28-09%20How%20do%20we%20read%20the%20Old%20Testament%20part%201.mp3 Our final part in the series on spritual conflict gives a review and some points of practice. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-06-23-11-18-55 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noOur final part in the series on spritual conflict gives a review and some points of practice. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%206-21-09%20Spiritual%20Conflict%20part%2012.mp3 Part 11 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with prayer, which is thoughtful, guided by the Holy Spirit, and Kingdom-focused. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-06-19-13-37-18 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noPart 11 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with prayer, which is thoughtful, guided by the Holy Spirit, and Kingdom-focused. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%206-14-09%20Spiritual%20Conflict%20part%2011%20Prayer.mp3 Part 10 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with taking up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-06-08-23-30-29 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noPart 10 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with taking up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%206-7-09%20Spiritual%20Conflict%20Part%2010%20Sword%20of%20the%20Spirit.mp3 Part 9 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with putting on the helmet of salvation. Sun, 31 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-06-01-12-21-25 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noPart 9 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with putting on the helmet of salvation. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%205-31-09%20Spiritual%20Conflict%20part%209-%20Salvation.mp3 Part 8 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with taking up the shield of faith. Sun, 24 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-05-28-22-44-22 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noPart 8 in the series on spiritual conflict deals with taking up the shield of faith. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%205-24-09%20Spiritual%20conflict%20part%208.mp3 Romans 6:1-14 by Michael Smith Sun, 17 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-05-23-16-40-58 Michael Smith podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noRomans 6:1-14 by Michael Smith Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%205-17-09%20(michael%20smith)%20Romans%206v1-14.mp3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Psalm 127:3, 4<br> Sun, 10 May 2009 15:30:30 GMT TRCC-2009-05-11-17-43-43 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noBehold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Psalm 127:3, 4 Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%205-10-09%20Baby%20Dedication.mp3 In Part 6 of our series on spiritual conflict, we look at how the Gospel of Peace produces a readiness for spiritual battle. Sun, 03 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT TRCC-2009-05-11-17-38-26 Mitch Jolly podcast@threeriverscc.org (TRCC)noIn Part 6 of our series on spiritual conflict, we look at how the Gospel of Peace produces a readiness for spiritual battle. Building the church, both local and global, by being and producing radical followers of Jesus Christ. Brought to you by Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, Georgia.TRCC,Three,Rivers,Three,Rivers,Community,Three,Rivers,Church,Jesus,Christ,Christian,Gospel,Church,Plantinghttp://207.36.196.228/~threeri/media/sermon%205-3-09%20Spiritual%20Confilct%20part%206.mp3 TRCCnonadultAudio from Three Rivers Community Church in Rome, GA