http://sjchurch.org/podcast Sacred Journey Church Podcast by Pastor Todd Murphy http://sjchurch.org Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:00:56 GMT en-us Copyright 2010 Sacred Journey Church Sacred Journey Church podcast@sacredjourneyri.org Sacred Journey Church The podcast of Sacred Journey Church in Providence, Rhode Island by Pastor Todd Murphy. Sacred Journey Church is a new church work that is dedicated to making a way for those who have given up on religion but not on God. Sacred Journey is a member of the Acts 29 Network. Sacred Journey, Acts 29, Jesus, Todd Murphy, Sermons, Message, Providence, Rhode Island http://sjchurch.org/images/podcast.jpg http://sjchurch.org/ no http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/07/FairwoodsSermon_12Jul15.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:00:56 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/07/FairwoodsSermon_12Jul15.mp3 Podcasts no Guest Speaker Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/07/Empowering-the-Body.mp3 ​Sermon Text: Matthew 14:1-21 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew dealing with the death of the John the Baptizer and the feeding of the five thousand. Both events would causes us to consider how we confront mentalities of fear, inadequacy, and scarcity. Jesus wants His church (full of broken people) to look to Him for wholeness- not their circumstances.  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 18:35:15 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/07/Empowering-the-Body.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text: Matthew 14:1-21 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew dealing with the death of the John the Baptizer and the feeding of the five thousand. Both events would causes us to consider how we confront mentalities of fear, inadequacy, and scarcity. Jesus wants His church (full of broken people) to look to Him for wholeness- not their circumstances.  Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text: Matthew 14:1-21 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew dealing with the death of the John the Baptizer and the feeding of the five thousand. Both events would causes us to consider how we confront mentalities of fear, inadequacy, and scarcity. Jesus wants His church (full of broken people) to look to Him for wholeness- not their circumstances.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/The-Power-in-Belief.mp3 ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 13:36-58 What does it mean to have faith? When one claims to have faith in God but does not obey his commandments, does his faith actually exist? Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and deals with the topic of salvation, the simplicity of the gospel, and ramifications of unbelief. Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:03:07 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/The-Power-in-Belief.mp3 Podcasts no ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 13:36-58 What does it mean to have faith? When one claims to have faith in God but does not obey his commandments, does his faith actually exist? Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and deals with the topic of salvation, the simplicity of the gospel, and ramifications of unbelief. Todd Murphy ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 13:36-58 What does it mean to have faith? When one claims to have faith in God but does not obey his commandments, does his faith actually exist? Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and deals with the topic of salvation, the simplicity of the gospel, and ramifications of unbelief. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/The-Secret-Kingdom.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy resumes his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Today we are asked if we self examine, and we need to ask ourselves if  are we on God's side. Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:28:54 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/The-Secret-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy resumes his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Today we are asked if we self examine, and we need to ask ourselves if  are we on God's side. Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy resumes his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Today we are asked if we self examine, and we need to ask ourselves if  are we on God's side. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/Be-Strong-in-the-Lord.mp3 In a special sermon by Pastor Todd Murphy, we discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked; spiritual warfare. We discuss how we need to put on the whole armor of God and what that should look like daily. ​ Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:40:07 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/Be-Strong-in-the-Lord.mp3 Podcasts no In a special sermon by Pastor Todd Murphy, we discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked; spiritual warfare. We discuss how we need to put on the whole armor of God and what that should look like daily. ​ Todd Murphy In a special sermon by Pastor Todd Murphy, we discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked; spiritual warfare. We discuss how we need to put on the whole armor of God and what that should look like daily. ​ Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/A-Vision-for-His-Glory.mp3 ​Sermon Text: Isaiah 6 Our role as followers of Jesus Christ is to His ambassador for His vision and glory on Earth. What our role of the church body here in Rhode Island? Todd delves in this topic through Isaiah 6 and shares what God has in store for the future of Sacred Journey church in the near future. Sun, 31 May 2015 16:20:12 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/06/A-Vision-for-His-Glory.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text: Isaiah 6 Our role as followers of Jesus Christ is to His ambassador for His vision and glory on Earth. What our role of the church body here in Rhode Island? Todd delves in this topic through Isaiah 6 and shares what God has in store for the future of Sacred Journey church in the near future. Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text: Isaiah 6 Our role as followers of Jesus Christ is to His ambassador for His vision and glory on Earth. What our role of the church body here in Rhode Island? Todd delves in this topic through Isaiah 6 and shares what God has in store for the future of Sacred Journey church in the near future. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Dark-Sayings.mp3 ​Sermon Text Matthew 1:1-23 What does it mean to be God's people? Jesus describes the answer through the parable of the soils in this weeks sermon preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Todd discusses that these four soils represent four types of people who each respond differently to God's word. What keeps people (within and outside of the church) from embracing and obeying God's word? What does God have in store for those who trust in his word? Todd reveals the answers to these and more in this fresh look at Christ's parable of the soils. Sun, 24 May 2015 19:31:27 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Dark-Sayings.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text Matthew 1:1-23 What does it mean to be God's people? Jesus describes the answer through the parable of the soils in this weeks sermon preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Todd discusses that these four soils represent four types of people who each respond differently to God's word. What keeps people (within and outside of the church) from embracing and obeying God's word? What does God have in store for those who trust in his word? Todd reveals the answers to these and more in this fresh look at Christ's parable of the soils. Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text Matthew 1:1-23 What does it mean to be God's people? Jesus describes the answer through the parable of the soils in this weeks sermon preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Todd discusses that these four soils represent four types of people who each respond differently to God's word. What keeps people (within and outside of the church) from embracing and obeying God's word? What does God have in store for those who trust in his word? Todd reveals the answers to these and more in this fresh look at Christ's parable of the soils. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/The-Anxiety-Sprial-part-2.mp3 Sermon Text: Matthew 6:25-34, II Corinthians 1:8-11 Todd Murphy continues on a second sermon installment on anxiety this week reviewing points raised the previous week including The Five "G's" (God's Greatness, Glory, Goodness, and Graciousness, and Guardianship). This week, we are reminded that understanding our value to God allows us to give up our obsession with control of our lives to God. The difficult situations we find ourselves in aren't  a surprise to God. In fact, he brings them in our lives to bring us closer to him. We conquer anxiety when we enjoy that closeness with God. Sun, 17 May 2015 17:56:33 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/The-Anxiety-Sprial-part-2.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon Text: Matthew 6:25-34, II Corinthians 1:8-11 Todd Murphy continues on a second sermon installment on anxiety this week reviewing points raised the previous week including The Five "G's" (God's Greatness, Glory, Goodness, and Graciousness, and Guardianship). This week, we are reminded that understanding our value to God allows us to give up our obsession with control of our lives to God. The difficult situations we find ourselves in aren't  a surprise to God. In fact, he brings them in our lives to bring us closer to him. We conquer anxiety when we enjoy that closeness with God. Todd Murphy Sermon Text: Matthew 6:25-34, II Corinthians 1:8-11 Todd Murphy continues on a second sermon installment on anxiety this week reviewing points raised the previous week including The Five "G's" (God's Greatness, Glory, Goodness, and Graciousness, and Guardianship). This week, we are reminded that understanding our value to God allows us to give up our obsession with control of our lives to God. The difficult situations we find ourselves in aren't  a surprise to God. In fact, he brings them in our lives to bring us closer to him. We conquer anxiety when we enjoy that closeness with God. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/The-Anxiety-Spiral-Learning-from-and-not-being-ruled-by-our-emotions.mp3 ​In this special sermon Pastor Todd reviews how as christians we are to deal with anxiety. Pastor Todd goes over how we have emotional and and instinctual anxiety and what those mean to us and how we can seek God in these times.   Sun, 10 May 2015 18:10:05 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/The-Anxiety-Spiral-Learning-from-and-not-being-ruled-by-our-emotions.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this special sermon Pastor Todd reviews how as christians we are to deal with anxiety. Pastor Todd goes over how we have emotional and and instinctual anxiety and what those mean to us and how we can seek God in these times.   Todd Murphy ​In this special sermon Pastor Todd reviews how as christians we are to deal with anxiety. Pastor Todd goes over how we have emotional and and instinctual anxiety and what those mean to us and how we can seek God in these times.   Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Practicing-Repentance.mp3 ​Pastor Todd teaches us we need to learn not to be reactionary to our sins in our life's, instead we need to take these times to see what is God trying to show us in our unbelief, and learn to be confident in who God has made us.  Sun, 3 May 2015 16:35:56 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Practicing-Repentance.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd teaches us we need to learn not to be reactionary to our sins in our life's, instead we need to take these times to see what is God trying to show us in our unbelief, and learn to be confident in who God has made us.  Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd teaches us we need to learn not to be reactionary to our sins in our life's, instead we need to take these times to see what is God trying to show us in our unbelief, and learn to be confident in who God has made us.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Brothers-and-Sisters-of-God.mp3 ​Sermon Text: Matthew 12:38-50 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew and resumes the explanation of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Since that blasphemy is expressed through unbelief in God's perfect character, the church is to respond in trust in God's greatness, goodness, glory, grace, and guardianship. Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:39:06 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/05/Brothers-and-Sisters-of-God.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text: Matthew 12:38-50 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew and resumes the explanation of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Since that blasphemy is expressed through unbelief in God's perfect character, the church is to respond in trust in God's greatness, goodness, glory, grace, and guardianship. Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text: Matthew 12:38-50 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew and resumes the explanation of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Since that blasphemy is expressed through unbelief in God's perfect character, the church is to respond in trust in God's greatness, goodness, glory, grace, and guardianship. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Spiritual-Discernment.mp3 ​Scripture Text: Matthew 12:22-37 Pastor Todd Murphy continues through the series of the Kingdom in the book of Matthew. Todd focuses our attention to the difficult concept of the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Through the sermon, Todd poses these questions: do we seek to justify ourselves instead of accepting Jesus' acceptance? Do we accept Christianity but fail to accept Jesus himself? Do allow pride to take root and produce unbelief in our hearts? We need to be in a position of humility and submission to the will of the Holy Spirit that he may give us discernment against pride and unbelief. Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:39:57 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Spiritual-Discernment.mp3 Podcasts no ​Scripture Text: Matthew 12:22-37 Pastor Todd Murphy continues through the series of the Kingdom in the book of Matthew. Todd focuses our attention to the difficult concept of the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Through the sermon, Todd poses these questions: do we seek to justify ourselves instead of accepting Jesus' acceptance? Do we accept Christianity but fail to accept Jesus himself? Do allow pride to take root and produce unbelief in our hearts? We need to be in a position of humility and submission to the will of the Holy Spirit that he may give us discernment against pride and unbelief. Todd Murphy ​Scripture Text: Matthew 12:22-37 Pastor Todd Murphy continues through the series of the Kingdom in the book of Matthew. Todd focuses our attention to the difficult concept of the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Through the sermon, Todd poses these questions: do we seek to justify ourselves instead of accepting Jesus' acceptance? Do we accept Christianity but fail to accept Jesus himself? Do allow pride to take root and produce unbelief in our hearts? We need to be in a position of humility and submission to the will of the Holy Spirit that he may give us discernment against pride and unbelief. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Mercy-not-Sacrifice.mp3 I​n today's sermon Pastor Todd M teaches from Matthew 12  , we review how the gospel will adjust our heart and mind, it will change our priorities. When we follow the Gospel our out look will change to line up with the gospel.  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:59:16 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Mercy-not-Sacrifice.mp3 Podcasts no I​n today's sermon Pastor Todd M teaches from Matthew 12  , we review how the gospel will adjust our heart and mind, it will change our priorities. When we follow the Gospel our out look will change to line up with the gospel.  Todd Murphy I​n today's sermon Pastor Todd M teaches from Matthew 12  , we review how the gospel will adjust our heart and mind, it will change our priorities. When we follow the Gospel our out look will change to line up with the gospel.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Life-From-the-Dead.mp3 ​On this Easter Sunday Pastor Todd teaches the story of Abraham Isaac and how we can trust in what God has in store for us, even during times of uncertainty. Sat, 4 Apr 2015 17:18:59 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/Life-From-the-Dead.mp3 Podcasts no ​On this Easter Sunday Pastor Todd teaches the story of Abraham Isaac and how we can trust in what God has in store for us, even during times of uncertainty. Todd Murphy ​On this Easter Sunday Pastor Todd teaches the story of Abraham Isaac and how we can trust in what God has in store for us, even during times of uncertainty. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/The-Cycle-of-Salvation-and-Formation.mp3 ​Sermon Text: Matthew 11:1-30 Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and tackles the topic of the cycle of salvation in this latest installment. In the pattern of coming to faith, Jesus comes to those who are doubting and extends the invitation to trust believe. Jesus then calls to repent and offers his embrace and healing. Interestingly enough, the christian experience involves many times of doubt but Jesus continues to invite us to turn to him in trust. He challenges us to turn from our sin and continually embraces us with his love and forgivness. Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:19:00 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/04/The-Cycle-of-Salvation-and-Formation.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text: Matthew 11:1-30 Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and tackles the topic of the cycle of salvation in this latest installment. In the pattern of coming to faith, Jesus comes to those who are doubting and extends the invitation to trust believe. Jesus then calls to repent and offers his embrace and healing. Interestingly enough, the christian experience involves many times of doubt but Jesus continues to invite us to turn to him in trust. He challenges us to turn from our sin and continually embraces us with his love and forgivness. Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text: Matthew 11:1-30 Pastor Todd continues the journey through the book of Matthew and tackles the topic of the cycle of salvation in this latest installment. In the pattern of coming to faith, Jesus comes to those who are doubting and extends the invitation to trust believe. Jesus then calls to repent and offers his embrace and healing. Interestingly enough, the christian experience involves many times of doubt but Jesus continues to invite us to turn to him in trust. He challenges us to turn from our sin and continually embraces us with his love and forgivness. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/What-Do-You-Love-.mp3 Scripture Text: ​Matthew 10:34-42 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the study through Matthew and invites us to this passage of scripture that deals with the war raging within us that desires to worship self instead of God. Todd discusses how our desires define who we are and how our sin is a direct response to our deliberate mindfulness of God's presence. Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:25:24 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/What-Do-You-Love-.mp3 Podcasts no Scripture Text: ​Matthew 10:34-42 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the study through Matthew and invites us to this passage of scripture that deals with the war raging within us that desires to worship self instead of God. Todd discusses how our desires define who we are and how our sin is a direct response to our deliberate mindfulness of God's presence. Todd Murphy Scripture Text: ​Matthew 10:34-42 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the study through Matthew and invites us to this passage of scripture that deals with the war raging within us that desires to worship self instead of God. Todd discusses how our desires define who we are and how our sin is a direct response to our deliberate mindfulness of God's presence. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/In-the-Spirit.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in Matthew. Today we discuss being  children of God we need not to fear and that we need to live out the great commission.  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:56:30 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/In-the-Spirit.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in Matthew. Today we discuss being  children of God we need not to fear and that we need to live out the great commission.  Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in Matthew. Today we discuss being  children of God we need not to fear and that we need to live out the great commission.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/SJC-Refocusing-our-Mission-Part-1.mp3 Sermon Text - ​Acts 1:1-26  Pastor Todd Murphy begins the first of a three part series on refocusing the mission of Sacred Journey Church and reevaluating how where God is specifically leading the congregation. Sun, 1 Mar 2015 00:41:24 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/03/SJC-Refocusing-our-Mission-Part-1.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon Text - ​Acts 1:1-26  Pastor Todd Murphy begins the first of a three part series on refocusing the mission of Sacred Journey Church and reevaluating how where God is specifically leading the congregation. Todd Murphy Sermon Text - ​Acts 1:1-26  Pastor Todd Murphy begins the first of a three part series on refocusing the mission of Sacred Journey Church and reevaluating how where God is specifically leading the congregation. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/02/The-Desires-of-Man-and-Fasting.mp3 Pastor Todd Murphy continues his series in the study of matthew. We discuss asceticism, and how there are two types of asceticism, faith and flesh. As christians we need to learn its about receiving, not giving up. ​ Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:11:23 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/02/The-Desires-of-Man-and-Fasting.mp3 Podcasts no Pastor Todd Murphy continues his series in the study of matthew. We discuss asceticism, and how there are two types of asceticism, faith and flesh. As christians we need to learn its about receiving, not giving up. ​ Todd Murphy Pastor Todd Murphy continues his series in the study of matthew. We discuss asceticism, and how there are two types of asceticism, faith and flesh. As christians we need to learn its about receiving, not giving up. ​ Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/02/Into-The-Harvest.mp3 Matt. 9:35-10:15 & Gen. 19:1-29 When Jesus taught in the synagogues, preached the Gospel of the Kingdom, and healed all sorts of ailments and diseases, he performed these deeds as an example for his this church to eventually follow. Jesus first demonstrated this before his 12 disciples and they in response continued the cycle as the church began to flourish. And since the church reflects its head, Jesus grants authority for his church to heal the ailments of the world. Jesus calls his church into his mission of healing and sends the church to complete this mission depending on Christ alone. Sun, 8 Feb 2015 19:16:58 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/02/Into-The-Harvest.mp3 Podcasts no Matt. 9:35-10:15 & Gen. 19:1-29 When Jesus taught in the synagogues, preached the Gospel of the Kingdom, and healed all sorts of ailments and diseases, he performed these deeds as an example for his this church to eventually follow. Jesus first demonstrated this before his 12 disciples and they in response continued the cycle as the church began to flourish. And since the church reflects its head, Jesus grants authority for his church to heal the ailments of the world. Jesus calls his church into his mission of healing and sends the church to complete this mission depending on Christ alone. Todd Murphy Matt. 9:35-10:15 & Gen. 19:1-29 When Jesus taught in the synagogues, preached the Gospel of the Kingdom, and healed all sorts of ailments and diseases, he performed these deeds as an example for his this church to eventually follow. Jesus first demonstrated this before his 12 disciples and they in response continued the cycle as the church began to flourish. And since the church reflects its head, Jesus grants authority for his church to heal the ailments of the world. Jesus calls his church into his mission of healing and sends the church to complete this mission depending on Christ alone. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/Salvation-to-the-Uttermost.mp3 ​Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in the The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew, with the 17th installment asking us about what is the goal of preaching the gospel of Christ? Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:25:48 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/Salvation-to-the-Uttermost.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in the The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew, with the 17th installment asking us about what is the goal of preaching the gospel of Christ? Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in the The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew, with the 17th installment asking us about what is the goal of preaching the gospel of Christ? Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/Living-in-the-Light-of-the-Gospel.mp3 ​Mark 7: 31 - 37 All people have a longing for restoration in relationships with friends, our marriages, our homes and with God. Jesus makes a bold statement "The kingdom of God is at hand." The kingdom is now.  In this sermon, Keith goes over what is the kingdom of God, what is the gospel and what it declares about us.  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:53:09 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/Living-in-the-Light-of-the-Gospel.mp3 Podcasts no ​Mark 7: 31 - 37 All people have a longing for restoration in relationships with friends, our marriages, our homes and with God. Jesus makes a bold statement "The kingdom of God is at hand." The kingdom is now.  In this sermon, Keith goes over what is the kingdom of God, what is the gospel and what it declares about us.  Guest Speaker ​Mark 7: 31 - 37 All people have a longing for restoration in relationships with friends, our marriages, our homes and with God. Jesus makes a bold statement "The kingdom of God is at hand." The kingdom is now.  In this sermon, Keith goes over what is the kingdom of God, what is the gospel and what it declares about us.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/anticipationandinbreaking.mp3 Cleansing and new life is what the message of this passage preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Healing and life come from the touch of Jesus and he welcomes us into a relationship with him that we may experience it. Jesus rewarded the boldness and of those who came to him in expectant faith. A man with a daughter who had passed away comes to Jesus trusting that he would raise her from the dead.  In the example of the woman with the discharge of blood, the woman reaches out and touches Jesus with the hope that she would be made whole despite her uncleanness. Jesus in response does not condemn them for their audacious actions but grants physical and spiritual healing and cleansing. Jesus uses his church to bring that ministry of healing and cleansing to the world today. Sat, 10 Jan 2015 23:25:09 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/anticipationandinbreaking.mp3 Podcasts no Cleansing and new life is what the message of this passage preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Healing and life come from the touch of Jesus and he welcomes us into a relationship with him that we may experience it. Jesus rewarded the boldness and of those who came to him in expectant faith. A man with a daughter who had passed away comes to Jesus trusting that he would raise her from the dead.  In the example of the woman with the discharge of blood, the woman reaches out and touches Jesus with the hope that she would be made whole despite her uncleanness. Jesus in response does not condemn them for their audacious actions but grants physical and spiritual healing and cleansing. Jesus uses his church to bring that ministry of healing and cleansing to the world today. Todd Murphy Cleansing and new life is what the message of this passage preached by Pastor Todd Murphy. Healing and life come from the touch of Jesus and he welcomes us into a relationship with him that we may experience it. Jesus rewarded the boldness and of those who came to him in expectant faith. A man with a daughter who had passed away comes to Jesus trusting that he would raise her from the dead.  In the example of the woman with the discharge of blood, the woman reaches out and touches Jesus with the hope that she would be made whole despite her uncleanness. Jesus in response does not condemn them for their audacious actions but grants physical and spiritual healing and cleansing. Jesus uses his church to bring that ministry of healing and cleansing to the world today. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/thehealerofsinners.mp3 ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-13 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series of the book of Matthew. In this passage, Jesus uses the disability of the paralytic as an opportunity to heal his body and also his soul. Jesus demonstrates that He has authority over all suffering and sin our lives and chooses to demonstrate His power to heal sinners both physically and importantly spiritually so that they may in turn bring healing to others as well. Simply put, healed people heal people. Sinners healed by Jesus cannot help but testify to others of His grace so that they too could experience the healing for themselves and be accepted in the loving family of God and His church. Sun, 4 Jan 2015 16:38:18 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/01/thehealerofsinners.mp3 Podcasts no ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-13 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series of the book of Matthew. In this passage, Jesus uses the disability of the paralytic as an opportunity to heal his body and also his soul. Jesus demonstrates that He has authority over all suffering and sin our lives and chooses to demonstrate His power to heal sinners both physically and importantly spiritually so that they may in turn bring healing to others as well. Simply put, healed people heal people. Sinners healed by Jesus cannot help but testify to others of His grace so that they too could experience the healing for themselves and be accepted in the loving family of God and His church. Todd Murphy ​​Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-13 Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series of the book of Matthew. In this passage, Jesus uses the disability of the paralytic as an opportunity to heal his body and also his soul. Jesus demonstrates that He has authority over all suffering and sin our lives and chooses to demonstrate His power to heal sinners both physically and importantly spiritually so that they may in turn bring healing to others as well. Simply put, healed people heal people. Sinners healed by Jesus cannot help but testify to others of His grace so that they too could experience the healing for themselves and be accepted in the loving family of God and His church. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Advance-Through-Retreat.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy takes us though the books of Luke and Acts to reflect on the first week of the new testament church. Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:50:38 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Advance-Through-Retreat.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy takes us though the books of Luke and Acts to reflect on the first week of the new testament church. Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy takes us though the books of Luke and Acts to reflect on the first week of the new testament church. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Where-Is-Justice-.mp3 ​When we give up our lives for Jesus, we give up the right to judge others. We long for a world that is set right. Jesus tells the crowds blessed is he who hungers for righteousness. But, when we take justice in our own hands and do not forgive those who have committed injustices towards us, what is left?  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:29:42 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Where-Is-Justice-.mp3 Podcasts no ​When we give up our lives for Jesus, we give up the right to judge others. We long for a world that is set right. Jesus tells the crowds blessed is he who hungers for righteousness. But, when we take justice in our own hands and do not forgive those who have committed injustices towards us, what is left?  Todd Murphy ​When we give up our lives for Jesus, we give up the right to judge others. We long for a world that is set right. Jesus tells the crowds blessed is he who hungers for righteousness. But, when we take justice in our own hands and do not forgive those who have committed injustices towards us, what is left?  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Where-Is-Justice-.mp3 ​Social injustice is in the forefront this week with the controversial deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. What does the gospel say about justice and marginalization of people groups? What does God say about reconciliation, healing and justice. Fear and greed lead to injustice and oppression. Irresponsibility breeds fear and inactivity. Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:27:54 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/Where-Is-Justice-.mp3 Podcasts no ​Social injustice is in the forefront this week with the controversial deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. What does the gospel say about justice and marginalization of people groups? What does God say about reconciliation, healing and justice. Fear and greed lead to injustice and oppression. Irresponsibility breeds fear and inactivity. Todd Murphy ​Social injustice is in the forefront this week with the controversial deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. What does the gospel say about justice and marginalization of people groups? What does God say about reconciliation, healing and justice. Fear and greed lead to injustice and oppression. Irresponsibility breeds fear and inactivity. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/The-Mission-of-Freedom-and-the-Freedom-of-Mission.mp3 Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon in the study of Matthew with the fourteenth installment, teaching on we must walk in his spirt and submit out lives to Christ so we can follow his mission.   Sun, 7 Dec 2014 14:59:58 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/12/The-Mission-of-Freedom-and-the-Freedom-of-Mission.mp3 Podcasts no Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon in the study of Matthew with the fourteenth installment, teaching on we must walk in his spirt and submit out lives to Christ so we can follow his mission.   Todd Murphy Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon in the study of Matthew with the fourteenth installment, teaching on we must walk in his spirt and submit out lives to Christ so we can follow his mission.   Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Healer-of-Mankind.mp3 ​​Scripture Text: Leviticus 13:40-46, Matthew 8:1-17 Pastor Todd Murphy discusses how because Jesus is raised and therefore Lord, one day the injustices and wrongs that have happened in our world will one day be made right. The leper in the passage in Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the healer of our uncleanness and is the healer and sustainer of those who believe in His authority. However, putting those truths into practice takes work. It takes discipline for us to learn to lean on His authority and rely on His power to raise us up from the uncleanness that dominates our lives. Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:18:13 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Healer-of-Mankind.mp3 Podcasts no ​​Scripture Text: Leviticus 13:40-46, Matthew 8:1-17 Pastor Todd Murphy discusses how because Jesus is raised and therefore Lord, one day the injustices and wrongs that have happened in our world will one day be made right. The leper in the passage in Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the healer of our uncleanness and is the healer and sustainer of those who believe in His authority. However, putting those truths into practice takes work. It takes discipline for us to learn to lean on His authority and rely on His power to raise us up from the uncleanness that dominates our lives. Media Team ​​Scripture Text: Leviticus 13:40-46, Matthew 8:1-17 Pastor Todd Murphy discusses how because Jesus is raised and therefore Lord, one day the injustices and wrongs that have happened in our world will one day be made right. The leper in the passage in Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the healer of our uncleanness and is the healer and sustainer of those who believe in His authority. However, putting those truths into practice takes work. It takes discipline for us to learn to lean on His authority and rely on His power to raise us up from the uncleanness that dominates our lives. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Kingdom-Capital.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew with the thirteenth installment of this series. Today we will be reading from the seventh chapter of Matthew and will be challenged with what we invest our time and life with.  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:47:01 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Kingdom-Capital.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew with the thirteenth installment of this series. Today we will be reading from the seventh chapter of Matthew and will be challenged with what we invest our time and life with.  Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew with the thirteenth installment of this series. Today we will be reading from the seventh chapter of Matthew and will be challenged with what we invest our time and life with.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Known-by-Our-Fruits.mp3 ​This week Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:09:54 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Known-by-Our-Fruits.mp3 Podcasts no ​This week Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Todd Murphy ​This week Pastor Todd Murphy continues his sermon series in the book of Matthew. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Seeking-the-Kingdom.mp3 Sermon Text: Matthew 7:7-14 What do we desire? When we examine ourselves, we find that what we desire defines us. Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew focusing primarily on seeking the kingdom and how that is demonstrated in the life of a Christian. Todd explains how our views about God (good and bad) shape our desires and how we fail to trust God's will for our lives because we doubt His goodness. We can only know God's goodness when we trust that God is good and that his commandments are for our good and His glory. When we seek God's will for our lives, we are then seeking His kingdom. Sun, 9 Nov 2014 04:55:05 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/Seeking-the-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon Text: Matthew 7:7-14 What do we desire? When we examine ourselves, we find that what we desire defines us. Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew focusing primarily on seeking the kingdom and how that is demonstrated in the life of a Christian. Todd explains how our views about God (good and bad) shape our desires and how we fail to trust God's will for our lives because we doubt His goodness. We can only know God's goodness when we trust that God is good and that his commandments are for our good and His glory. When we seek God's will for our lives, we are then seeking His kingdom. Media Team Sermon Text: Matthew 7:7-14 What do we desire? When we examine ourselves, we find that what we desire defines us. Pastor Todd Murphy continues the series through Matthew focusing primarily on seeking the kingdom and how that is demonstrated in the life of a Christian. Todd explains how our views about God (good and bad) shape our desires and how we fail to trust God's will for our lives because we doubt His goodness. We can only know God's goodness when we trust that God is good and that his commandments are for our good and His glory. When we seek God's will for our lives, we are then seeking His kingdom. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/A-Covering-for-Sinners.mp3 ​1 Thessalonians 2:8-13  Geneses 9: 20-28 Here at SJC we desire to be a family that is gospel reliant and on mission for Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Todd teaches about the importance of living in proximity to people outside of the church. It is very easy to have contempt for other people and to put them down for appearing to be weaker than us. All critique must always come from a posture of humility and gentleness.  View people as who they could be as redeemed people instead of solely as fallen people now.  Sun, 2 Nov 2014 10:10:06 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/11/A-Covering-for-Sinners.mp3 Podcasts no ​1 Thessalonians 2:8-13  Geneses 9: 20-28 Here at SJC we desire to be a family that is gospel reliant and on mission for Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Todd teaches about the importance of living in proximity to people outside of the church. It is very easy to have contempt for other people and to put them down for appearing to be weaker than us. All critique must always come from a posture of humility and gentleness.  View people as who they could be as redeemed people instead of solely as fallen people now.  Todd Murphy ​1 Thessalonians 2:8-13  Geneses 9: 20-28 Here at SJC we desire to be a family that is gospel reliant and on mission for Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Todd teaches about the importance of living in proximity to people outside of the church. It is very easy to have contempt for other people and to put them down for appearing to be weaker than us. All critique must always come from a posture of humility and gentleness.  View people as who they could be as redeemed people instead of solely as fallen people now.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/At-the-foot-of-Sinai-Relationship-Responsibility.mp3 Today deacon Joe Paravisini continues his sermon series in Exodus. The bible includes books of history, poetry visions and instructional letters. Though the bible we share the privilege of learning our past people. We are asked when reading the bible that we start with relationship, not with the law that will product right standing. Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:32:48 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/At-the-foot-of-Sinai-Relationship-Responsibility.mp3 Podcasts no Today deacon Joe Paravisini continues his sermon series in Exodus. The bible includes books of history, poetry visions and instructional letters. Though the bible we share the privilege of learning our past people. We are asked when reading the bible that we start with relationship, not with the law that will product right standing. Joe Paravisini Today deacon Joe Paravisini continues his sermon series in Exodus. The bible includes books of history, poetry visions and instructional letters. Though the bible we share the privilege of learning our past people. We are asked when reading the bible that we start with relationship, not with the law that will product right standing. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Praying-and-Fasting-Part-2.mp3 Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This is part 2 of the series on prayer and fasting.  Pastor Todd begins by defining what praying and fasting isn't. It isn't buying off or manipulating God. It starts and ends with God's promise to hear us when we pray. But when we are stressed, anxious, or concerned, where do we first turn? The story of Jacob struggling with God is a central part of scripture that demonstrates the earnestness in which we need to approach God in prayer. Fasting is a way of nurturing our reliance on God by placing kingdom needs above personal ones.  Deacon Joe Paravisini expounds on how fasting ought to be a regular rhythm in the life of a Christian as God uses  it is a key way of attacking pride directly. Joe also explains the practical ways in which the Church can corporately engage in fasting and prayer for the good of the community and those outside the Church.  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:18:41 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Praying-and-Fasting-Part-2.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This is part 2 of the series on prayer and fasting.  Pastor Todd begins by defining what praying and fasting isn't. It isn't buying off or manipulating God. It starts and ends with God's promise to hear us when we pray. But when we are stressed, anxious, or concerned, where do we first turn? The story of Jacob struggling with God is a central part of scripture that demonstrates the earnestness in which we need to approach God in prayer. Fasting is a way of nurturing our reliance on God by placing kingdom needs above personal ones.  Deacon Joe Paravisini expounds on how fasting ought to be a regular rhythm in the life of a Christian as God uses  it is a key way of attacking pride directly. Joe also explains the practical ways in which the Church can corporately engage in fasting and prayer for the good of the community and those outside the Church.  Media Team Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This is part 2 of the series on prayer and fasting.  Pastor Todd begins by defining what praying and fasting isn't. It isn't buying off or manipulating God. It starts and ends with God's promise to hear us when we pray. But when we are stressed, anxious, or concerned, where do we first turn? The story of Jacob struggling with God is a central part of scripture that demonstrates the earnestness in which we need to approach God in prayer. Fasting is a way of nurturing our reliance on God by placing kingdom needs above personal ones.  Deacon Joe Paravisini expounds on how fasting ought to be a regular rhythm in the life of a Christian as God uses  it is a key way of attacking pride directly. Joe also explains the practical ways in which the Church can corporately engage in fasting and prayer for the good of the community and those outside the Church.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Praying-and-Fasting-Part-1.mp3 ​Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This story with Jacob shows us a good posture towards prayer. It is important to note that prayer is the center of the Christian life because prayer shapes us to hear God. A disciple of Jesus can hear the voice of God and respond in any circumstance, good or bad.  Jacob comes to God in prayer about his conflict with Esau. Esau was committed to kill Jacob. During this stressful time, Jacob prayed that God would keep His word. This is really important because often times we don't come to God in prayer because we don't believe His promises. We don't believe that God wants to take care of us and give us good things.  Even when Jacob wrestles with God, he proclaims that he would not let God go unless he blessed Him.  When was the last time we prayed to God like that? Believing God's promises to heal is crucial for coming to God in need.  Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:46:31 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Praying-and-Fasting-Part-1.mp3 Podcasts no ​Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This story with Jacob shows us a good posture towards prayer. It is important to note that prayer is the center of the Christian life because prayer shapes us to hear God. A disciple of Jesus can hear the voice of God and respond in any circumstance, good or bad.  Jacob comes to God in prayer about his conflict with Esau. Esau was committed to kill Jacob. During this stressful time, Jacob prayed that God would keep His word. This is really important because often times we don't come to God in prayer because we don't believe His promises. We don't believe that God wants to take care of us and give us good things.  Even when Jacob wrestles with God, he proclaims that he would not let God go unless he blessed Him.  When was the last time we prayed to God like that? Believing God's promises to heal is crucial for coming to God in need.  Todd Murphy ​Sermon Text: Genesis 32: 1 - 32 This story with Jacob shows us a good posture towards prayer. It is important to note that prayer is the center of the Christian life because prayer shapes us to hear God. A disciple of Jesus can hear the voice of God and respond in any circumstance, good or bad.  Jacob comes to God in prayer about his conflict with Esau. Esau was committed to kill Jacob. During this stressful time, Jacob prayed that God would keep His word. This is really important because often times we don't come to God in prayer because we don't believe His promises. We don't believe that God wants to take care of us and give us good things.  Even when Jacob wrestles with God, he proclaims that he would not let God go unless he blessed Him.  When was the last time we prayed to God like that? Believing God's promises to heal is crucial for coming to God in need.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/A-Father-Who-Loves-His-Children.mp3 ​It might be a understatement that our generation suffers from anxiety, and we often think we are the only generation that has felt the unbearable weight of uncertainty. Nothing could be further from the truth, humans have suffered from this sin of disbelief since the fall. Please sit back and hear how God wants better for you, He wants us to trust him.  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 17:36:15 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/A-Father-Who-Loves-His-Children.mp3 Podcasts no ​It might be a understatement that our generation suffers from anxiety, and we often think we are the only generation that has felt the unbearable weight of uncertainty. Nothing could be further from the truth, humans have suffered from this sin of disbelief since the fall. Please sit back and hear how God wants better for you, He wants us to trust him.  Todd Murphy ​It might be a understatement that our generation suffers from anxiety, and we often think we are the only generation that has felt the unbearable weight of uncertainty. Nothing could be further from the truth, humans have suffered from this sin of disbelief since the fall. Please sit back and hear how God wants better for you, He wants us to trust him.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Gospel-Reliance.mp3 Pastor Todd expounds on the central theme 2 Corinthians 1:1-23 preached by Paul: Identity in Christ. When we rely on the gospel to display  our identity in Christ, we can receive and dispense that grace to others, we can accept the trials of life as loving and teaching moments from God, and we can live in full confidence of the fulfillment of his promises.  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:47:51 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/10/Gospel-Reliance.mp3 Podcasts no Pastor Todd expounds on the central theme 2 Corinthians 1:1-23 preached by Paul: Identity in Christ. When we rely on the gospel to display  our identity in Christ, we can receive and dispense that grace to others, we can accept the trials of life as loving and teaching moments from God, and we can live in full confidence of the fulfillment of his promises.  Media Team Pastor Todd expounds on the central theme 2 Corinthians 1:1-23 preached by Paul: Identity in Christ. When we rely on the gospel to display  our identity in Christ, we can receive and dispense that grace to others, we can accept the trials of life as loving and teaching moments from God, and we can live in full confidence of the fulfillment of his promises.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/Where-Your-Treasure-Is.mp3 Scripture text: Matthew 6:19-24)​What does it mean to "delight in God"? What is the source of our hope and joy? When we delight in something, we just naturally want to keep talking about it. It's really important to point out that to share our faith we actually have to delight in God. If we're not sharing our faith, then there may be idols in our life that might out rank our delight for God.  We may be getting lost in being a mommy or in a TV show or in porn or of good things. We can turn good things into idols.  The passion and delight of your heart automatically becomes your god.  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:29:43 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/Where-Your-Treasure-Is.mp3 Podcasts no Scripture text: Matthew 6:19-24)​What does it mean to "delight in God"? What is the source of our hope and joy? When we delight in something, we just naturally want to keep talking about it. It's really important to point out that to share our faith we actually have to delight in God. If we're not sharing our faith, then there may be idols in our life that might out rank our delight for God.  We may be getting lost in being a mommy or in a TV show or in porn or of good things. We can turn good things into idols.  The passion and delight of your heart automatically becomes your god.  Todd Murphy Scripture text: Matthew 6:19-24)​What does it mean to "delight in God"? What is the source of our hope and joy? When we delight in something, we just naturally want to keep talking about it. It's really important to point out that to share our faith we actually have to delight in God. If we're not sharing our faith, then there may be idols in our life that might out rank our delight for God.  We may be getting lost in being a mommy or in a TV show or in porn or of good things. We can turn good things into idols.  The passion and delight of your heart automatically becomes your god.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Gospel-According-the-the-Lord-s-Prayer.mp3 ​We have low expectations of the Gospel, which is why we suffer. Gods love for us is given away in abundance, and we often turn away from this invaluable gift due to our unbelief. We are talking today about the lords prayer something we say often, but today we take some time to examine this on the ground level.  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:53:09 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Gospel-According-the-the-Lord-s-Prayer.mp3 Podcasts no ​We have low expectations of the Gospel, which is why we suffer. Gods love for us is given away in abundance, and we often turn away from this invaluable gift due to our unbelief. We are talking today about the lords prayer something we say often, but today we take some time to examine this on the ground level.  Todd Murphy ​We have low expectations of the Gospel, which is why we suffer. Gods love for us is given away in abundance, and we often turn away from this invaluable gift due to our unbelief. We are talking today about the lords prayer something we say often, but today we take some time to examine this on the ground level.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Esteem-of-God.mp3 Individuals are created to have meaning and value. Unfortunately, we often look in the wrong direction for esteem and self-worth and we act out in sinful ways. In this sermon, Pastor Todd expounds on Matthew 6:1-18 and discusses how living for the approval of others robs God of His glory, enslaves us and leaves us unfulfilled. Pastor Todd presents this biblical truth: God demonstrates through the Gospel our esteem, worth, and purpose. Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:10:22 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Esteem-of-God.mp3 Podcasts no Individuals are created to have meaning and value. Unfortunately, we often look in the wrong direction for esteem and self-worth and we act out in sinful ways. In this sermon, Pastor Todd expounds on Matthew 6:1-18 and discusses how living for the approval of others robs God of His glory, enslaves us and leaves us unfulfilled. Pastor Todd presents this biblical truth: God demonstrates through the Gospel our esteem, worth, and purpose. Media Team Individuals are created to have meaning and value. Unfortunately, we often look in the wrong direction for esteem and self-worth and we act out in sinful ways. In this sermon, Pastor Todd expounds on Matthew 6:1-18 and discusses how living for the approval of others robs God of His glory, enslaves us and leaves us unfulfilled. Pastor Todd presents this biblical truth: God demonstrates through the Gospel our esteem, worth, and purpose. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Termon.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy discusses the purpose of small groups (known at SJC as Termons) and the importance of accountability in the gospel community. The word Termon comes from the Celtic language meaning shelter. This idea is an integral part in our small groups because it creates a safe environment for believers not only to be vulnerable to each other about their struggles but also giving and showing grace to one another. Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:34:15 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/09/The-Termon.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy discusses the purpose of small groups (known at SJC as Termons) and the importance of accountability in the gospel community. The word Termon comes from the Celtic language meaning shelter. This idea is an integral part in our small groups because it creates a safe environment for believers not only to be vulnerable to each other about their struggles but also giving and showing grace to one another. Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy discusses the purpose of small groups (known at SJC as Termons) and the importance of accountability in the gospel community. The word Termon comes from the Celtic language meaning shelter. This idea is an integral part in our small groups because it creates a safe environment for believers not only to be vulnerable to each other about their struggles but also giving and showing grace to one another. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/The-Discipling-Community-Part-2-.mp3 ​Who are we as the Church? What is the purpose of a discipling community? Pastor Todd and Pastor Michael unpack what it means to be part of a discipling community. We are a family that show people a small picture of God's grace. The two teachers show us some natural rhythms we can practice for mission with people outside of the God's family. These rhythms include prayer, eating, celebrating, speaking, building, inviting and learning.  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 08:14:16 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/The-Discipling-Community-Part-2-.mp3 Podcasts no ​Who are we as the Church? What is the purpose of a discipling community? Pastor Todd and Pastor Michael unpack what it means to be part of a discipling community. We are a family that show people a small picture of God's grace. The two teachers show us some natural rhythms we can practice for mission with people outside of the God's family. These rhythms include prayer, eating, celebrating, speaking, building, inviting and learning.  Todd Murphy ​Who are we as the Church? What is the purpose of a discipling community? Pastor Todd and Pastor Michael unpack what it means to be part of a discipling community. We are a family that show people a small picture of God's grace. The two teachers show us some natural rhythms we can practice for mission with people outside of the God's family. These rhythms include prayer, eating, celebrating, speaking, building, inviting and learning.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/The-Discipling-Community.mp3 ​In the second part of Pastor Todd Murphy sermon of revisiting our churches thesis, he gives us some more insight on how are church should be. He reminds us of the two confessions from last week. He informs the church about our discipling community and how they are so important to the growth and stability of our church and the individuals involved. We are reminded on what the discipling communities are and are not. This is truly a important part of our church. Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:06:21 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/The-Discipling-Community.mp3 Podcasts no ​In the second part of Pastor Todd Murphy sermon of revisiting our churches thesis, he gives us some more insight on how are church should be. He reminds us of the two confessions from last week. He informs the church about our discipling community and how they are so important to the growth and stability of our church and the individuals involved. We are reminded on what the discipling communities are and are not. This is truly a important part of our church. Todd Murphy ​In the second part of Pastor Todd Murphy sermon of revisiting our churches thesis, he gives us some more insight on how are church should be. He reminds us of the two confessions from last week. He informs the church about our discipling community and how they are so important to the growth and stability of our church and the individuals involved. We are reminded on what the discipling communities are and are not. This is truly a important part of our church. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/Who-are-we-What-are-we-doing-.mp3 ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy take a break from his sermon series on  Matthew to remind us of "Who are we? What are we doing?". We are confronted with two confessions, one being, "The Gospel is for the Church, to the Church, through the Church" and "The Church is a Family of Gospel Reliant Servants on Mission for Jesus.". Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:54:43 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/Who-are-we-What-are-we-doing-.mp3 Podcasts no ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy take a break from his sermon series on  Matthew to remind us of "Who are we? What are we doing?". We are confronted with two confessions, one being, "The Gospel is for the Church, to the Church, through the Church" and "The Church is a Family of Gospel Reliant Servants on Mission for Jesus.". Todd Murphy ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy take a break from his sermon series on  Matthew to remind us of "Who are we? What are we doing?". We are confronted with two confessions, one being, "The Gospel is for the Church, to the Church, through the Church" and "The Church is a Family of Gospel Reliant Servants on Mission for Jesus.". Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/Be-Perfect-As-Your-Father-in-Heaven-is-Perfect.mp3 ​In the sixth sermon of “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ by Pastor Todd Murphy, we continue to examine ourselves on how we tend to act as the judge, we feel that its ok to hate or dislike people.   God is turning his cheek everyday we are breathing, all he is asking us to do is the same thing.  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 14:16:10 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/08/Be-Perfect-As-Your-Father-in-Heaven-is-Perfect.mp3 Podcasts no ​In the sixth sermon of “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ by Pastor Todd Murphy, we continue to examine ourselves on how we tend to act as the judge, we feel that its ok to hate or dislike people.   God is turning his cheek everyday we are breathing, all he is asking us to do is the same thing.  Todd Murphy ​In the sixth sermon of “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ by Pastor Todd Murphy, we continue to examine ourselves on how we tend to act as the judge, we feel that its ok to hate or dislike people.   God is turning his cheek everyday we are breathing, all he is asking us to do is the same thing.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/A-Merciful-People.mp3 ​What is it that makes you feel happy and whole? In this the fifth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy’s series “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ we tackle this question, one we should consider daily. We are also called to consider our role of judgment of people and how we need to turn the other cheek.  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:35:26 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/A-Merciful-People.mp3 Podcasts no ​What is it that makes you feel happy and whole? In this the fifth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy’s series “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ we tackle this question, one we should consider daily. We are also called to consider our role of judgment of people and how we need to turn the other cheek.  Todd Murphy ​What is it that makes you feel happy and whole? In this the fifth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy’s series “The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew “ we tackle this question, one we should consider daily. We are also called to consider our role of judgment of people and how we need to turn the other cheek.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/The-Orchard.mp3 Life is exceedingly complex, and we only obtain the wisdom we need from God. Knowing the what or when or how or even the why—separate and by themselves—is one thing. Combining them—combining the what, when, how, where, and why, and doing so in the right manner, in the right place, at the right time, for the right reason, and doing so over and over and over—well, that’s why life is hard. Because mixing those elements with that level of skill is very, very hard to do. In this sermon, Michael Howarth speaks about seasons, natural and spiritual, and how studying them can help us live better and, more importantly, know God more deeply.  Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:41:14 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/The-Orchard.mp3 Podcasts no Life is exceedingly complex, and we only obtain the wisdom we need from God. Knowing the what or when or how or even the why—separate and by themselves—is one thing. Combining them—combining the what, when, how, where, and why, and doing so in the right manner, in the right place, at the right time, for the right reason, and doing so over and over and over—well, that’s why life is hard. Because mixing those elements with that level of skill is very, very hard to do. In this sermon, Michael Howarth speaks about seasons, natural and spiritual, and how studying them can help us live better and, more importantly, know God more deeply.  Guest Speaker Life is exceedingly complex, and we only obtain the wisdom we need from God. Knowing the what or when or how or even the why—separate and by themselves—is one thing. Combining them—combining the what, when, how, where, and why, and doing so in the right manner, in the right place, at the right time, for the right reason, and doing so over and over and over—well, that’s why life is hard. Because mixing those elements with that level of skill is very, very hard to do. In this sermon, Michael Howarth speaks about seasons, natural and spiritual, and how studying them can help us live better and, more importantly, know God more deeply.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/God-is-Father.mp3 ​We have a homily presented to us by Pastor Michael Howarth. We start with a question, "Use one word to describe God".  We must know God is our father. Listen to how God loves us and and is going to care for us even when times seem dark and dim. We are also given a Testimony from Evan Whitman the leader of our South County community group.  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:25:44 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/God-is-Father.mp3 Podcasts no ​We have a homily presented to us by Pastor Michael Howarth. We start with a question, "Use one word to describe God".  We must know God is our father. Listen to how God loves us and and is going to care for us even when times seem dark and dim. We are also given a Testimony from Evan Whitman the leader of our South County community group.  Guest Speaker ​We have a homily presented to us by Pastor Michael Howarth. We start with a question, "Use one word to describe God".  We must know God is our father. Listen to how God loves us and and is going to care for us even when times seem dark and dim. We are also given a Testimony from Evan Whitman the leader of our South County community group.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/Integrity-of-Heart-and-Action.mp3 ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from the sermon on the mount. He goes over why our yes’s must be yes and no’s must be no. Why as christians we  are called to honor Christ by always staying true to our words.  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 17:05:17 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/Integrity-of-Heart-and-Action.mp3 Podcasts no ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from the sermon on the mount. He goes over why our yes’s must be yes and no’s must be no. Why as christians we  are called to honor Christ by always staying true to our words.  Todd Murphy ​Today Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from the sermon on the mount. He goes over why our yes’s must be yes and no’s must be no. Why as christians we  are called to honor Christ by always staying true to our words.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/A-Culture-of-Faithfulness-or-Divorce.mp3 ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd unpacks Jesus' teachings on adultery and divorce. He argues that despite the Western culture's advancement in technology, we have regressed in our relational capacity. Divorce comes from the Hebrew word that means to "cut off".  One important point that Pastor Todd makes is that in general the man who divorces his wife is responsible. However, this concept of responsibility of cut-off can be applied to any relationship. Also, divorce was given to protect women. Finally, marriage is temporary. In the resurrection, there will be no other husband other than Jesus Christ.  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:55:03 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/A-Culture-of-Faithfulness-or-Divorce.mp3 Podcasts no ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd unpacks Jesus' teachings on adultery and divorce. He argues that despite the Western culture's advancement in technology, we have regressed in our relational capacity. Divorce comes from the Hebrew word that means to "cut off".  One important point that Pastor Todd makes is that in general the man who divorces his wife is responsible. However, this concept of responsibility of cut-off can be applied to any relationship. Also, divorce was given to protect women. Finally, marriage is temporary. In the resurrection, there will be no other husband other than Jesus Christ.  Todd Murphy ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd unpacks Jesus' teachings on adultery and divorce. He argues that despite the Western culture's advancement in technology, we have regressed in our relational capacity. Divorce comes from the Hebrew word that means to "cut off".  One important point that Pastor Todd makes is that in general the man who divorces his wife is responsible. However, this concept of responsibility of cut-off can be applied to any relationship. Also, divorce was given to protect women. Finally, marriage is temporary. In the resurrection, there will be no other husband other than Jesus Christ.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Adultery-of-the-Heart.mp3 ​In previous weeks, Pastor Todd highlighted the difference between Christianity being legal vs. legalism. Legalism means we use human energy to buy God's love. Legal Christianity means that Jesus requires us to walk in the path of righteousness. Love and law are one. Loving our neighbor requires the fulfillment of God's law and does not depend on how you feel.  In short, adultery is defiling another man's wife. Pastor Todd calls us to not confuse eternal consequences and social consequences. It is important to highlight that here Jesus is not condemning finding a woman attractive. God is the author of attraction. However, jesus does highlight the deepness of the darkness of our hearts.  Also, entertaining evil thoughts lead to evil actions. It basically means relishing in notions that can hurt others.  Jesus calls us to take every single thought captive. In situations of gossip or complaint, you have to ask people to stop and you have to actively reject those thoughts. Once again, God cares immensely about your thoughts, mindsets and actions. He sees every single on of these things.  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:23:06 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Adultery-of-the-Heart.mp3 Podcasts no ​In previous weeks, Pastor Todd highlighted the difference between Christianity being legal vs. legalism. Legalism means we use human energy to buy God's love. Legal Christianity means that Jesus requires us to walk in the path of righteousness. Love and law are one. Loving our neighbor requires the fulfillment of God's law and does not depend on how you feel.  In short, adultery is defiling another man's wife. Pastor Todd calls us to not confuse eternal consequences and social consequences. It is important to highlight that here Jesus is not condemning finding a woman attractive. God is the author of attraction. However, jesus does highlight the deepness of the darkness of our hearts.  Also, entertaining evil thoughts lead to evil actions. It basically means relishing in notions that can hurt others.  Jesus calls us to take every single thought captive. In situations of gossip or complaint, you have to ask people to stop and you have to actively reject those thoughts. Once again, God cares immensely about your thoughts, mindsets and actions. He sees every single on of these things.  Todd Murphy ​In previous weeks, Pastor Todd highlighted the difference between Christianity being legal vs. legalism. Legalism means we use human energy to buy God's love. Legal Christianity means that Jesus requires us to walk in the path of righteousness. Love and law are one. Loving our neighbor requires the fulfillment of God's law and does not depend on how you feel.  In short, adultery is defiling another man's wife. Pastor Todd calls us to not confuse eternal consequences and social consequences. It is important to highlight that here Jesus is not condemning finding a woman attractive. God is the author of attraction. However, jesus does highlight the deepness of the darkness of our hearts.  Also, entertaining evil thoughts lead to evil actions. It basically means relishing in notions that can hurt others.  Jesus calls us to take every single thought captive. In situations of gossip or complaint, you have to ask people to stop and you have to actively reject those thoughts. Once again, God cares immensely about your thoughts, mindsets and actions. He sees every single on of these things.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Before-the-Altar-of-God.mp3 ​Matthew 5:17-48 In the last sermon, Pastor Todd mentioned that Christianity is legal but not legalism. There is only one true eternal gospel and that is based on a Person. Because we have idol-factories for hearts, we take blessings from God and turn them into false idols. God gives us His commandments as a path to repentance and love. Obeying His commandments are based completely on trust in Him. Why does God want His church to obey His commandments? What is the big deal? God wants His people to be a community of compassion. This radical love puts our neighbors before ourselves. Instead of reciprocating hurt to people, we stop that process and just bear it.  Jesus is offering an exploration of the darkest cabins of our heart. He offers us a community of compassion.  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 10:22:17 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Before-the-Altar-of-God.mp3 Podcasts no ​Matthew 5:17-48 In the last sermon, Pastor Todd mentioned that Christianity is legal but not legalism. There is only one true eternal gospel and that is based on a Person. Because we have idol-factories for hearts, we take blessings from God and turn them into false idols. God gives us His commandments as a path to repentance and love. Obeying His commandments are based completely on trust in Him. Why does God want His church to obey His commandments? What is the big deal? God wants His people to be a community of compassion. This radical love puts our neighbors before ourselves. Instead of reciprocating hurt to people, we stop that process and just bear it.  Jesus is offering an exploration of the darkest cabins of our heart. He offers us a community of compassion.  Todd Murphy ​Matthew 5:17-48 In the last sermon, Pastor Todd mentioned that Christianity is legal but not legalism. There is only one true eternal gospel and that is based on a Person. Because we have idol-factories for hearts, we take blessings from God and turn them into false idols. God gives us His commandments as a path to repentance and love. Obeying His commandments are based completely on trust in Him. Why does God want His church to obey His commandments? What is the big deal? God wants His people to be a community of compassion. This radical love puts our neighbors before ourselves. Instead of reciprocating hurt to people, we stop that process and just bear it.  Jesus is offering an exploration of the darkest cabins of our heart. He offers us a community of compassion.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Stone-Mountain.mp3 ​Romans 1:20 , Psalm 19 1-6Does your heart belong to God? He cares about where your body and mind are, but most importantly He cares about your heart. In today's sermon Pastor Michael Howarth calls God's church to return to Him.Theologians refer to God's creation as His second book. His invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things He made - power, beauty, expansiveness, care. God shows us that creation was made for faithfulness, for purposeful repetition. We learn by repetition - walking, playing guitar, being a friend, marriage, talking, thinking. We also fail by repetition. This is abundantly clear. Over and over again history shows that we both succeed and fail in a fatal cycle. Repetition allows God to be known and to allow us to know what He is like. Pastor Howarth emphasizes that there is no "spiritual technology". There's no instant access or cause and effect (turn on light, light turns on).  The allusion of control in our environment is a lie.There is only "spiritual journey". A child cannot turn into an adult with quickly.  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 10:40:58 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/Stone-Mountain.mp3 Podcasts no ​Romans 1:20 , Psalm 19 1-6Does your heart belong to God? He cares about where your body and mind are, but most importantly He cares about your heart. In today's sermon Pastor Michael Howarth calls God's church to return to Him.Theologians refer to God's creation as His second book. His invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things He made - power, beauty, expansiveness, care. God shows us that creation was made for faithfulness, for purposeful repetition. We learn by repetition - walking, playing guitar, being a friend, marriage, talking, thinking. We also fail by repetition. This is abundantly clear. Over and over again history shows that we both succeed and fail in a fatal cycle. Repetition allows God to be known and to allow us to know what He is like. Pastor Howarth emphasizes that there is no "spiritual technology". There's no instant access or cause and effect (turn on light, light turns on).  The allusion of control in our environment is a lie.There is only "spiritual journey". A child cannot turn into an adult with quickly.  Guest Speaker ​Romans 1:20 , Psalm 19 1-6Does your heart belong to God? He cares about where your body and mind are, but most importantly He cares about your heart. In today's sermon Pastor Michael Howarth calls God's church to return to Him.Theologians refer to God's creation as His second book. His invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things He made - power, beauty, expansiveness, care. God shows us that creation was made for faithfulness, for purposeful repetition. We learn by repetition - walking, playing guitar, being a friend, marriage, talking, thinking. We also fail by repetition. This is abundantly clear. Over and over again history shows that we both succeed and fail in a fatal cycle. Repetition allows God to be known and to allow us to know what He is like. Pastor Howarth emphasizes that there is no "spiritual technology". There's no instant access or cause and effect (turn on light, light turns on).  The allusion of control in our environment is a lie.There is only "spiritual journey". A child cannot turn into an adult with quickly.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/The-Torah-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 ​in the tenth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy's series on Matthew we look back on last week sermon and discuss how we are to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Pastor Todd explains things such as first and second grace.   Sun, 1 Jun 2014 08:43:03 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/06/The-Torah-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​in the tenth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy's series on Matthew we look back on last week sermon and discuss how we are to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Pastor Todd explains things such as first and second grace.   Todd Murphy ​in the tenth installment of Pastor Todd Murphy's series on Matthew we look back on last week sermon and discuss how we are to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Pastor Todd explains things such as first and second grace.   Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Promise-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd discusses the myriad of false gospels in our world. Satan offered Jesus every comfort and idol in the world, and Jesus denied them.  In Matthew, Jesus preaches the sermon on the Mount which is the contents of the kingdom.  Realistically, most of our life questions and conflict can be answered by the sermon on the Mount.  Here, Jesus expresses the promises of the kingdom by those who follow these commandments by faith. It is important to note that these spiritual disciplines and their promises are not transactions. It's not "if you are good at being meek, you will inherit the earth". We are children of God and this identity as children is not based on our performance but because that is who we are to God.  Also, we will al suffer persecution. This does not mean all Christians will die for their beliefs. However, most of us are called to die to ourselves for the rest of our short or long lives. This in itself is an extremely difficult and painful endeavor.  We will never perfectly obtain righteousness. We are called to practice it , not to be proficient. However, if we practice evil, we will most certainly hit that out of the park.  Sun, 25 May 2014 16:32:37 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Promise-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd discusses the myriad of false gospels in our world. Satan offered Jesus every comfort and idol in the world, and Jesus denied them.  In Matthew, Jesus preaches the sermon on the Mount which is the contents of the kingdom.  Realistically, most of our life questions and conflict can be answered by the sermon on the Mount.  Here, Jesus expresses the promises of the kingdom by those who follow these commandments by faith. It is important to note that these spiritual disciplines and their promises are not transactions. It's not "if you are good at being meek, you will inherit the earth". We are children of God and this identity as children is not based on our performance but because that is who we are to God.  Also, we will al suffer persecution. This does not mean all Christians will die for their beliefs. However, most of us are called to die to ourselves for the rest of our short or long lives. This in itself is an extremely difficult and painful endeavor.  We will never perfectly obtain righteousness. We are called to practice it , not to be proficient. However, if we practice evil, we will most certainly hit that out of the park.  Todd Murphy ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd discusses the myriad of false gospels in our world. Satan offered Jesus every comfort and idol in the world, and Jesus denied them.  In Matthew, Jesus preaches the sermon on the Mount which is the contents of the kingdom.  Realistically, most of our life questions and conflict can be answered by the sermon on the Mount.  Here, Jesus expresses the promises of the kingdom by those who follow these commandments by faith. It is important to note that these spiritual disciplines and their promises are not transactions. It's not "if you are good at being meek, you will inherit the earth". We are children of God and this identity as children is not based on our performance but because that is who we are to God.  Also, we will al suffer persecution. This does not mean all Christians will die for their beliefs. However, most of us are called to die to ourselves for the rest of our short or long lives. This in itself is an extremely difficult and painful endeavor.  We will never perfectly obtain righteousness. We are called to practice it , not to be proficient. However, if we practice evil, we will most certainly hit that out of the park.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Good-News-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 ​In this the eighth sermon of  "The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy asks us about our false gospels. When we first become Christian's we have very evident sins, but as as time passes our sins become more subtle.  These subtle sins hold us in bondage and the only way to be set free is by the gospel. If we are to follow Christ we must put aside our false gospels for the one true one.  Sun, 18 May 2014 12:43:23 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Good-News-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this the eighth sermon of  "The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy asks us about our false gospels. When we first become Christian's we have very evident sins, but as as time passes our sins become more subtle.  These subtle sins hold us in bondage and the only way to be set free is by the gospel. If we are to follow Christ we must put aside our false gospels for the one true one.  Todd Murphy ​In this the eighth sermon of  "The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy asks us about our false gospels. When we first become Christian's we have very evident sins, but as as time passes our sins become more subtle.  These subtle sins hold us in bondage and the only way to be set free is by the gospel. If we are to follow Christ we must put aside our false gospels for the one true one.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Triumph-of-the-Last-Adam.mp3 Matthew 4:1-11 Last week Pastor Todd talked about Jesus' baptism where he does not just set an example but does something for His fallen people.  In the gospel, God gets His people.  Today, Pastor Todd continues to discuss Jesus' story. Here Jesus enters the wilderness which was believed to be a realm of darkness and of demons.  This is a picture of the "Last Adam". In the beginning, God put Adam in a garden to tend it. Jesus is in the wilderness which is unattended and out of control.  In the garden, Adam and Eve doubted how much God loves us.  The gospel is about trust in God alone that He will take care of us. Most people believe that God exists, but are we willing to trust our lives in Him? Behind every single idol there is a false hope.  We learn 3 things from Jesus' cosmic showdown with Satan. God provides for our basic human needs. God gives us our identity.  God gives us our fulfillment.  Sun, 11 May 2014 10:40:57 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Triumph-of-the-Last-Adam.mp3 Podcasts no Matthew 4:1-11 Last week Pastor Todd talked about Jesus' baptism where he does not just set an example but does something for His fallen people.  In the gospel, God gets His people.  Today, Pastor Todd continues to discuss Jesus' story. Here Jesus enters the wilderness which was believed to be a realm of darkness and of demons.  This is a picture of the "Last Adam". In the beginning, God put Adam in a garden to tend it. Jesus is in the wilderness which is unattended and out of control.  In the garden, Adam and Eve doubted how much God loves us.  The gospel is about trust in God alone that He will take care of us. Most people believe that God exists, but are we willing to trust our lives in Him? Behind every single idol there is a false hope.  We learn 3 things from Jesus' cosmic showdown with Satan. God provides for our basic human needs. God gives us our identity.  God gives us our fulfillment.  Todd Murphy Matthew 4:1-11 Last week Pastor Todd talked about Jesus' baptism where he does not just set an example but does something for His fallen people.  In the gospel, God gets His people.  Today, Pastor Todd continues to discuss Jesus' story. Here Jesus enters the wilderness which was believed to be a realm of darkness and of demons.  This is a picture of the "Last Adam". In the beginning, God put Adam in a garden to tend it. Jesus is in the wilderness which is unattended and out of control.  In the garden, Adam and Eve doubted how much God loves us.  The gospel is about trust in God alone that He will take care of us. Most people believe that God exists, but are we willing to trust our lives in Him? Behind every single idol there is a false hope.  We learn 3 things from Jesus' cosmic showdown with Satan. God provides for our basic human needs. God gives us our identity.  God gives us our fulfillment.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Baptism-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 ​Today Pastor Todd continues his series from the book of Matthew. In this sermon we learn about Jesus' baptism and talks about how end of the world is at hand. We also visit how the trials we face in life are purifying us, and even though we can't choose our circumstances we can choose our attitude in them.  Sun, 4 May 2014 18:45:13 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/05/The-Baptism-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​Today Pastor Todd continues his series from the book of Matthew. In this sermon we learn about Jesus' baptism and talks about how end of the world is at hand. We also visit how the trials we face in life are purifying us, and even though we can't choose our circumstances we can choose our attitude in them.  Todd Murphy ​Today Pastor Todd continues his series from the book of Matthew. In this sermon we learn about Jesus' baptism and talks about how end of the world is at hand. We also visit how the trials we face in life are purifying us, and even though we can't choose our circumstances we can choose our attitude in them.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/The-School-of-the-Wilderness.mp3 Sermon text: Exodus 15: 22 - 16: 36 In this sermon, Deacon Joe Paravisini gives context for israel, God's people, after they cross the Red Sea. Israel's suffering was real after they crossed the Red Sea as they had no water, no food and no context for the foreign land they were in. Their response to this suffering to complain. It's important to note that the suffering did not cause the complaining but brought out what was already in Israel. Also, suffering without purpose leads to despair. Suffering brings out the real version of yourself and your real faith. One can grow from their suffering or decay.  However, God's response was fatherly. He gave the people exactly enough food from heaven. In fact, the experience of the wilderness is the school for Israel for being God's obedient people. For the Christian today, life is training for glorification. Suffering teaches us to be obedient.  Complaining is everywhere. In our culture, complaining is acceptable. You can break the ice with someone by complaining about sports, weather, politics etc. In fact, it can be awkward to refuse to not complain. Complaining leads to blasphemy. Blasphemy is slandering against God.  To combat complaining, we have to consciously turn away from grumbling and towards gratitude. A lot of gratitude is fueled by God's past grace.  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:35:31 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/The-School-of-the-Wilderness.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon text: Exodus 15: 22 - 16: 36 In this sermon, Deacon Joe Paravisini gives context for israel, God's people, after they cross the Red Sea. Israel's suffering was real after they crossed the Red Sea as they had no water, no food and no context for the foreign land they were in. Their response to this suffering to complain. It's important to note that the suffering did not cause the complaining but brought out what was already in Israel. Also, suffering without purpose leads to despair. Suffering brings out the real version of yourself and your real faith. One can grow from their suffering or decay.  However, God's response was fatherly. He gave the people exactly enough food from heaven. In fact, the experience of the wilderness is the school for Israel for being God's obedient people. For the Christian today, life is training for glorification. Suffering teaches us to be obedient.  Complaining is everywhere. In our culture, complaining is acceptable. You can break the ice with someone by complaining about sports, weather, politics etc. In fact, it can be awkward to refuse to not complain. Complaining leads to blasphemy. Blasphemy is slandering against God.  To combat complaining, we have to consciously turn away from grumbling and towards gratitude. A lot of gratitude is fueled by God's past grace.  Joe Paravisini Sermon text: Exodus 15: 22 - 16: 36 In this sermon, Deacon Joe Paravisini gives context for israel, God's people, after they cross the Red Sea. Israel's suffering was real after they crossed the Red Sea as they had no water, no food and no context for the foreign land they were in. Their response to this suffering to complain. It's important to note that the suffering did not cause the complaining but brought out what was already in Israel. Also, suffering without purpose leads to despair. Suffering brings out the real version of yourself and your real faith. One can grow from their suffering or decay.  However, God's response was fatherly. He gave the people exactly enough food from heaven. In fact, the experience of the wilderness is the school for Israel for being God's obedient people. For the Christian today, life is training for glorification. Suffering teaches us to be obedient.  Complaining is everywhere. In our culture, complaining is acceptable. You can break the ice with someone by complaining about sports, weather, politics etc. In fact, it can be awkward to refuse to not complain. Complaining leads to blasphemy. Blasphemy is slandering against God.  To combat complaining, we have to consciously turn away from grumbling and towards gratitude. A lot of gratitude is fueled by God's past grace.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/Seeking-Truth-Truly.mp3 ​In our easter service Pastor Todd has us consider what is truth. We have a hard time being honest with ourselves, due to our fear we often avoid the truth. We need to remember that everyone is a sinner and it caused God to send his son to die for our sins. Due to Christ dying for us we must learn to love the truth, accept our circumstances with joy and learn to pray.    Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:32:30 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/Seeking-Truth-Truly.mp3 Podcasts no ​In our easter service Pastor Todd has us consider what is truth. We have a hard time being honest with ourselves, due to our fear we often avoid the truth. We need to remember that everyone is a sinner and it caused God to send his son to die for our sins. Due to Christ dying for us we must learn to love the truth, accept our circumstances with joy and learn to pray.    Todd Murphy ​In our easter service Pastor Todd has us consider what is truth. We have a hard time being honest with ourselves, due to our fear we often avoid the truth. We need to remember that everyone is a sinner and it caused God to send his son to die for our sins. Due to Christ dying for us we must learn to love the truth, accept our circumstances with joy and learn to pray.    Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/The-Sun-Chest.mp3 ​In todays sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth resumes his series in-titled " The Wisdom of Qoheleth" with The Sun Chest . Is it true the same ends awaits the fool and the wise. If this is true what is our purpose? Would you choose wisdom or foolishness? Michael will take us though these dynamics.  Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:19:28 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/The-Sun-Chest.mp3 Podcasts no ​In todays sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth resumes his series in-titled " The Wisdom of Qoheleth" with The Sun Chest . Is it true the same ends awaits the fool and the wise. If this is true what is our purpose? Would you choose wisdom or foolishness? Michael will take us though these dynamics.  Guest Speaker ​In todays sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth resumes his series in-titled " The Wisdom of Qoheleth" with The Sun Chest . Is it true the same ends awaits the fool and the wise. If this is true what is our purpose? Would you choose wisdom or foolishness? Michael will take us though these dynamics.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/Sin-s-Construction-vs.-God-s-Cultivation.mp3 ​Pastor Mike Sullivan shares with us from Genesis 11 about the story of the tower of Babel. Even after the consequences of humanity's escalating disobedience from the Garden of Eden to the time of Noah, we find them again refusing to listen to what He has declared in Genesis 1:28, 9:1 and 9:7 will be best for them and for all of creation. In their desires to decrease their vulnerability and increase their authority, they build a tower so that they will stay in one place and not fulfill God's desire that His image bearers fill the earth. But like a helpful Father, God comes down. And as the rightful King, He works to help them, and us, continue to be part of His kingdom's plan. Sun, 6 Apr 2014 18:03:39 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/04/Sin-s-Construction-vs.-God-s-Cultivation.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Mike Sullivan shares with us from Genesis 11 about the story of the tower of Babel. Even after the consequences of humanity's escalating disobedience from the Garden of Eden to the time of Noah, we find them again refusing to listen to what He has declared in Genesis 1:28, 9:1 and 9:7 will be best for them and for all of creation. In their desires to decrease their vulnerability and increase their authority, they build a tower so that they will stay in one place and not fulfill God's desire that His image bearers fill the earth. But like a helpful Father, God comes down. And as the rightful King, He works to help them, and us, continue to be part of His kingdom's plan. Michael Sullivan ​Pastor Mike Sullivan shares with us from Genesis 11 about the story of the tower of Babel. Even after the consequences of humanity's escalating disobedience from the Garden of Eden to the time of Noah, we find them again refusing to listen to what He has declared in Genesis 1:28, 9:1 and 9:7 will be best for them and for all of creation. In their desires to decrease their vulnerability and increase their authority, they build a tower so that they will stay in one place and not fulfill God's desire that His image bearers fill the earth. But like a helpful Father, God comes down. And as the rightful King, He works to help them, and us, continue to be part of His kingdom's plan. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/Crossing-the-Red-Sea-From-Death-to-Life.mp3 ​Deacon Joe Paravisini discusses the context of Israel's flee from Egypt and their crossing of the Red Sea. In this sermon, Deacon Joe connects the working of God against Israel's enemies with Jesus intervening for His church against sin and death. The speaker discusses how we must constantly learn and be the new identity God gives us. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 09:23:23 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/Crossing-the-Red-Sea-From-Death-to-Life.mp3 Podcasts no ​Deacon Joe Paravisini discusses the context of Israel's flee from Egypt and their crossing of the Red Sea. In this sermon, Deacon Joe connects the working of God against Israel's enemies with Jesus intervening for His church against sin and death. The speaker discusses how we must constantly learn and be the new identity God gives us. Joe Paravisini ​Deacon Joe Paravisini discusses the context of Israel's flee from Egypt and their crossing of the Red Sea. In this sermon, Deacon Joe connects the working of God against Israel's enemies with Jesus intervening for His church against sin and death. The speaker discusses how we must constantly learn and be the new identity God gives us. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/A-Funeral-for-Eden-.mp3 ​Eden is dead. We now live in the wake of that death, where the harmony of life and the beauty of existence as God created it are gone. The world spins, life moves on, but everything is misaligned and difficult. Nevertheless, God has purposed this pain. He answers our brokenness and pain with his own in Jesus. The blood of Jesus has been spilled with a purpose: to bring Eden back to life. Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:17:15 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/A-Funeral-for-Eden-.mp3 Podcasts no ​Eden is dead. We now live in the wake of that death, where the harmony of life and the beauty of existence as God created it are gone. The world spins, life moves on, but everything is misaligned and difficult. Nevertheless, God has purposed this pain. He answers our brokenness and pain with his own in Jesus. The blood of Jesus has been spilled with a purpose: to bring Eden back to life. Guest Speaker ​Eden is dead. We now live in the wake of that death, where the harmony of life and the beauty of existence as God created it are gone. The world spins, life moves on, but everything is misaligned and difficult. Nevertheless, God has purposed this pain. He answers our brokenness and pain with his own in Jesus. The blood of Jesus has been spilled with a purpose: to bring Eden back to life. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island ​In this week's sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that obedience to God's commandments is not works salvation. It is in fact faith. Faith without action is cheap grace. Although we all are incompetent and we all fall short, Jesus gives us the grace to imitate him. We can try and obey and fail and obey again because of God's grace. We express love by serving another. We learn to love by serving one another.  We learn to receive love by serving one another. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:09:39 GMT Podcasts no ​In this week's sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that obedience to God's commandments is not works salvation. It is in fact faith. Faith without action is cheap grace. Although we all are incompetent and we all fall short, Jesus gives us the grace to imitate him. We can try and obey and fail and obey again because of God's grace. We express love by serving another. We learn to love by serving one another.  We learn to receive love by serving one another. Todd Murphy ​In this week's sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that obedience to God's commandments is not works salvation. It is in fact faith. Faith without action is cheap grace. Although we all are incompetent and we all fall short, Jesus gives us the grace to imitate him. We can try and obey and fail and obey again because of God's grace. We express love by serving another. We learn to love by serving one another.  We learn to receive love by serving one another. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/A-Rest-for-the-People-of-God.mp3 ​Today we lovingly welcome back Pastor Todd Murphy to the pulpit. Today we heard from the "crown" of the gospel, Hebrews. We are asked the hard question of what are we holding onto what we have not given over to God. Why are we just not trusting in god, and do we realize that our heart are becoming hardened to him due to our unbelief.  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:04:04 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/A-Rest-for-the-People-of-God.mp3 Podcasts no ​Today we lovingly welcome back Pastor Todd Murphy to the pulpit. Today we heard from the "crown" of the gospel, Hebrews. We are asked the hard question of what are we holding onto what we have not given over to God. Why are we just not trusting in god, and do we realize that our heart are becoming hardened to him due to our unbelief.  Todd Murphy ​Today we lovingly welcome back Pastor Todd Murphy to the pulpit. Today we heard from the "crown" of the gospel, Hebrews. We are asked the hard question of what are we holding onto what we have not given over to God. Why are we just not trusting in god, and do we realize that our heart are becoming hardened to him due to our unbelief.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/Titus-Spirit-Fueled-Reminders.mp3 ​Pastor Mike Sullivan finishes his sermon series on Titus. While the great grace of Jesus trains us in how to be godly, He still has more to share with us. He even gives us His Spirit who empowers us to be transformed day by day to become more like Him.  Even in light of the awful mess we can and do make of ourselves, His church, and His creation, He still pours out His Spirit and His grace on us richly. He redeems, saves, regenerates, and renews us. And in response, we are to do good works that declare and remind people of Jesus. Because with the hope and the Spirit we have been given from Him, we can then share Him in word and deed with everyone He gives us the honor to serve.  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 05:00:16 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/03/Titus-Spirit-Fueled-Reminders.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Mike Sullivan finishes his sermon series on Titus. While the great grace of Jesus trains us in how to be godly, He still has more to share with us. He even gives us His Spirit who empowers us to be transformed day by day to become more like Him.  Even in light of the awful mess we can and do make of ourselves, His church, and His creation, He still pours out His Spirit and His grace on us richly. He redeems, saves, regenerates, and renews us. And in response, we are to do good works that declare and remind people of Jesus. Because with the hope and the Spirit we have been given from Him, we can then share Him in word and deed with everyone He gives us the honor to serve.  Michael Sullivan ​Pastor Mike Sullivan finishes his sermon series on Titus. While the great grace of Jesus trains us in how to be godly, He still has more to share with us. He even gives us His Spirit who empowers us to be transformed day by day to become more like Him.  Even in light of the awful mess we can and do make of ourselves, His church, and His creation, He still pours out His Spirit and His grace on us richly. He redeems, saves, regenerates, and renews us. And in response, we are to do good works that declare and remind people of Jesus. Because with the hope and the Spirit we have been given from Him, we can then share Him in word and deed with everyone He gives us the honor to serve.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Titus-Gracious-Godly-Service-.mp3 ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. God's Word, His gracious promises, appeared as Jesus for us. We can serve others only because He graciously served and serves us. In Him, we have hope. In Him, we have love. In Him, we have complete identity. Instead of working to earn rest, we rest in everything He has done. His passion fuels our compassion. His goodness compels our service. His sacrifice gives us abundant life. He is with us and He is coming for us. Jesus is the great God and Savior we need and He is better than we currently even understand or imagine Him to be. The video Pastor Mike is speaking of can be found here.  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:12:33 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Titus-Gracious-Godly-Service-.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. God's Word, His gracious promises, appeared as Jesus for us. We can serve others only because He graciously served and serves us. In Him, we have hope. In Him, we have love. In Him, we have complete identity. Instead of working to earn rest, we rest in everything He has done. His passion fuels our compassion. His goodness compels our service. His sacrifice gives us abundant life. He is with us and He is coming for us. Jesus is the great God and Savior we need and He is better than we currently even understand or imagine Him to be. The video Pastor Mike is speaking of can be found here.  Michael Sullivan ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. God's Word, His gracious promises, appeared as Jesus for us. We can serve others only because He graciously served and serves us. In Him, we have hope. In Him, we have love. In Him, we have complete identity. Instead of working to earn rest, we rest in everything He has done. His passion fuels our compassion. His goodness compels our service. His sacrifice gives us abundant life. He is with us and He is coming for us. Jesus is the great God and Savior we need and He is better than we currently even understand or imagine Him to be. The video Pastor Mike is speaking of can be found here.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Beautiful-Family-Service.mp3 ​God, combat those who twist the gospel to threaten those who believe it, and counter our human tendencies to get legalistic or licentious, the family of God together begins to adorn this framework of leadership with beautiful acts of service towards each other. The older serve the younger. The younger serve the older. They become more like Jesus by caring deeply for each other and trusting completely in God the Father's plan to reconcile His family. They become self-controlled so they can become selfless. How do they do this? By remembering God's grace, hoping in Jesus' glory, and zealously pursuing others because the gospel is for all kinds of people to become a family together. Sun, 9 Feb 2014 10:45:52 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Beautiful-Family-Service.mp3 Podcasts no ​God, combat those who twist the gospel to threaten those who believe it, and counter our human tendencies to get legalistic or licentious, the family of God together begins to adorn this framework of leadership with beautiful acts of service towards each other. The older serve the younger. The younger serve the older. They become more like Jesus by caring deeply for each other and trusting completely in God the Father's plan to reconcile His family. They become self-controlled so they can become selfless. How do they do this? By remembering God's grace, hoping in Jesus' glory, and zealously pursuing others because the gospel is for all kinds of people to become a family together. Michael Sullivan ​God, combat those who twist the gospel to threaten those who believe it, and counter our human tendencies to get legalistic or licentious, the family of God together begins to adorn this framework of leadership with beautiful acts of service towards each other. The older serve the younger. The younger serve the older. They become more like Jesus by caring deeply for each other and trusting completely in God the Father's plan to reconcile His family. They become self-controlled so they can become selfless. How do they do this? By remembering God's grace, hoping in Jesus' glory, and zealously pursuing others because the gospel is for all kinds of people to become a family together. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Titus-Homefront.mp3 ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. When the good news of the gospel starts slipping or gets twisted, who will help us bring it back home? Paul informs Titus that God, in His grace, has had in His plan to prepare and equip church leaders who will open their arms wide - like Jesus on the cross - sacrificing and serving so that the grace-full gospel of God will continue to be kept pure, holy, and available to all in the household of God who say, "I'm thirsty. I'm hungry. I need to come home." These disciplined lovers of good, by the power of the trustworthy word, will keep battling, calling out and welcoming sons and daughters to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen again in the face of those who would try to pull them away. *Around 27:05 there was a media clip that did no get recored, if you'd like you can watch it here. Sun, 2 Feb 2014 12:51:01 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/02/Titus-Homefront.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. When the good news of the gospel starts slipping or gets twisted, who will help us bring it back home? Paul informs Titus that God, in His grace, has had in His plan to prepare and equip church leaders who will open their arms wide - like Jesus on the cross - sacrificing and serving so that the grace-full gospel of God will continue to be kept pure, holy, and available to all in the household of God who say, "I'm thirsty. I'm hungry. I need to come home." These disciplined lovers of good, by the power of the trustworthy word, will keep battling, calling out and welcoming sons and daughters to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen again in the face of those who would try to pull them away. *Around 27:05 there was a media clip that did no get recored, if you'd like you can watch it here. Michael Sullivan ​Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. When the good news of the gospel starts slipping or gets twisted, who will help us bring it back home? Paul informs Titus that God, in His grace, has had in His plan to prepare and equip church leaders who will open their arms wide - like Jesus on the cross - sacrificing and serving so that the grace-full gospel of God will continue to be kept pure, holy, and available to all in the household of God who say, "I'm thirsty. I'm hungry. I need to come home." These disciplined lovers of good, by the power of the trustworthy word, will keep battling, calling out and welcoming sons and daughters to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen again in the face of those who would try to pull them away. *Around 27:05 there was a media clip that did no get recored, if you'd like you can watch it here. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Titus-Entrusted.mp3 Sermon Text: Titus 1:1-5 "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you — " Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. Paul's introduction to the letter not only provides encouragement for Titus to remember to find his identity - as a servant, missionary, and son - in who God is and what He is doing, but also to entrust to Titus, as Paul himself has been entrusted, that God is with him to share His gospel with others on the island of Crete. Titus will need this reminder again and again as he works with Cretans in growing their faith, hope and knowledge in the truth that God is in control and continues to be the only Savior who can provide grace and peace to Titus and the people he serves on the island. Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:45:12 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Titus-Entrusted.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon Text: Titus 1:1-5 "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you — " Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. Paul's introduction to the letter not only provides encouragement for Titus to remember to find his identity - as a servant, missionary, and son - in who God is and what He is doing, but also to entrust to Titus, as Paul himself has been entrusted, that God is with him to share His gospel with others on the island of Crete. Titus will need this reminder again and again as he works with Cretans in growing their faith, hope and knowledge in the truth that God is in control and continues to be the only Savior who can provide grace and peace to Titus and the people he serves on the island. Michael Sullivan Sermon Text: Titus 1:1-5 "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you — " Pastor Mike Sullivan continues his sermon series on Titus. Paul's introduction to the letter not only provides encouragement for Titus to remember to find his identity - as a servant, missionary, and son - in who God is and what He is doing, but also to entrust to Titus, as Paul himself has been entrusted, that God is with him to share His gospel with others on the island of Crete. Titus will need this reminder again and again as he works with Cretans in growing their faith, hope and knowledge in the truth that God is in control and continues to be the only Savior who can provide grace and peace to Titus and the people he serves on the island. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Titus-The-Prequel.mp3 Who is Titus? Thanks to authors Luke and Paul, we see that he was someone who knew that: - His identity and hope begins, grows and is secure in the gospel of Jesus alone (Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-21) - The way he would become more like Jesus was through learning from leaders in the church how to teach, serve, and be committed to both the mature and immature in the church (2 Corinthians 7-8, 12-13) - He would become a leader himself in Jesus' church by going to an island full of legalists and libertarians to teach them how they can find their identity and hope in Jesus who shapes them to be like Him in every area of life (Titus). Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:34:47 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Titus-The-Prequel.mp3 Podcasts no Who is Titus? Thanks to authors Luke and Paul, we see that he was someone who knew that: - His identity and hope begins, grows and is secure in the gospel of Jesus alone (Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-21) - The way he would become more like Jesus was through learning from leaders in the church how to teach, serve, and be committed to both the mature and immature in the church (2 Corinthians 7-8, 12-13) - He would become a leader himself in Jesus' church by going to an island full of legalists and libertarians to teach them how they can find their identity and hope in Jesus who shapes them to be like Him in every area of life (Titus). Michael Sullivan Who is Titus? Thanks to authors Luke and Paul, we see that he was someone who knew that: - His identity and hope begins, grows and is secure in the gospel of Jesus alone (Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-21) - The way he would become more like Jesus was through learning from leaders in the church how to teach, serve, and be committed to both the mature and immature in the church (2 Corinthians 7-8, 12-13) - He would become a leader himself in Jesus' church by going to an island full of legalists and libertarians to teach them how they can find their identity and hope in Jesus who shapes them to be like Him in every area of life (Titus). Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Seeking-God-s-Face.mp3 2 Chronicles 7:1-22 ,Acts 2:32 - 42 In this sermon, Pastor Todd goes back to the basics of repentance. If there were to be a summary of what it means to be a Christian, it is stated briefly in 2 Chronicles: we turn from our wicked ways, humble ourselves and pray to the LORD our God. In the gospel, God got the Church. When we disconnect from the Church, we are saying we are better than that community even though we are equally arrogant and obnoxious. God loves people despite their failures, and He is a long-suffering God. In another key point, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that baptism means one is grafted into the community of repentance, and it does not represent's commitment to God. We must also continue in the doctrine of the Apostles together. We must practice community.  We share in the Holy Meal together. We seek the LORD fervently through prayer  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:30:30 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/Seeking-God-s-Face.mp3 Podcasts no 2 Chronicles 7:1-22 ,Acts 2:32 - 42 In this sermon, Pastor Todd goes back to the basics of repentance. If there were to be a summary of what it means to be a Christian, it is stated briefly in 2 Chronicles: we turn from our wicked ways, humble ourselves and pray to the LORD our God. In the gospel, God got the Church. When we disconnect from the Church, we are saying we are better than that community even though we are equally arrogant and obnoxious. God loves people despite their failures, and He is a long-suffering God. In another key point, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that baptism means one is grafted into the community of repentance, and it does not represent's commitment to God. We must also continue in the doctrine of the Apostles together. We must practice community.  We share in the Holy Meal together. We seek the LORD fervently through prayer  Todd Murphy 2 Chronicles 7:1-22 ,Acts 2:32 - 42 In this sermon, Pastor Todd goes back to the basics of repentance. If there were to be a summary of what it means to be a Christian, it is stated briefly in 2 Chronicles: we turn from our wicked ways, humble ourselves and pray to the LORD our God. In the gospel, God got the Church. When we disconnect from the Church, we are saying we are better than that community even though we are equally arrogant and obnoxious. God loves people despite their failures, and He is a long-suffering God. In another key point, Pastor Todd Murphy emphasizes that baptism means one is grafted into the community of repentance, and it does not represent's commitment to God. We must also continue in the doctrine of the Apostles together. We must practice community.  We share in the Holy Meal together. We seek the LORD fervently through prayer  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/The-Lost-Gospel-of-Repentance.mp3 Today Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in Matthew, the text we are learning from today is highly important and covers repentance. If we don't get this correct we won't be able to sever God or each other. We must always remember that repentance is the center piece of the church. Its not based off our emotions, just confession or is it a one time thing. We must do this continually to die to our selfs. We can't obey God without faith.  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 17:25:10 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/01/The-Lost-Gospel-of-Repentance.mp3 Podcasts no Today Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in Matthew, the text we are learning from today is highly important and covers repentance. If we don't get this correct we won't be able to sever God or each other. We must always remember that repentance is the center piece of the church. Its not based off our emotions, just confession or is it a one time thing. We must do this continually to die to our selfs. We can't obey God without faith.  Todd Murphy Today Pastor Todd continues his sermon series in Matthew, the text we are learning from today is highly important and covers repentance. If we don't get this correct we won't be able to sever God or each other. We must always remember that repentance is the center piece of the church. Its not based off our emotions, just confession or is it a one time thing. We must do this continually to die to our selfs. We can't obey God without faith.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-Beginning-of-Wisdom.mp3 ​In this sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth discusses the wisdom literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon).  Wisdom literature is honest, practical and eternal. The more we abide and dwell in wisdom literature we more deeply learn eternal truths.  They provide commentary on reality as well. The fear of the LORD is wisdom. This is a fear that makes you fearless. Wisdom is not mere knowledge for knowledge in itself does not stop bloodshed or war. However, knowledge must be coupled with action in humility, and this is extremely difficult to do. Pride is intellectual obesity - one consumes too much information and grows overweight by not using it. Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:18:14 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-Beginning-of-Wisdom.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth discusses the wisdom literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon).  Wisdom literature is honest, practical and eternal. The more we abide and dwell in wisdom literature we more deeply learn eternal truths.  They provide commentary on reality as well. The fear of the LORD is wisdom. This is a fear that makes you fearless. Wisdom is not mere knowledge for knowledge in itself does not stop bloodshed or war. However, knowledge must be coupled with action in humility, and this is extremely difficult to do. Pride is intellectual obesity - one consumes too much information and grows overweight by not using it. Guest Speaker ​In this sermon, Pastor Michael Howarth discusses the wisdom literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon).  Wisdom literature is honest, practical and eternal. The more we abide and dwell in wisdom literature we more deeply learn eternal truths.  They provide commentary on reality as well. The fear of the LORD is wisdom. This is a fear that makes you fearless. Wisdom is not mere knowledge for knowledge in itself does not stop bloodshed or war. However, knowledge must be coupled with action in humility, and this is extremely difficult to do. Pride is intellectual obesity - one consumes too much information and grows overweight by not using it. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/sermon122213.mp3 ​In this the fourth sermon in the Matthew series Pastor Todd asks if really believe that God has a plan for our life's and that we need to learn how to obey God's commands. Until we believe in the will of God, we can't submit to him. What is most critical is how we obey gods commands. Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:06:52 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/sermon122213.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this the fourth sermon in the Matthew series Pastor Todd asks if really believe that God has a plan for our life's and that we need to learn how to obey God's commands. Until we believe in the will of God, we can't submit to him. What is most critical is how we obey gods commands. Todd Murphy ​In this the fourth sermon in the Matthew series Pastor Todd asks if really believe that God has a plan for our life's and that we need to learn how to obey God's commands. Until we believe in the will of God, we can't submit to him. What is most critical is how we obey gods commands. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-True-King.mp3 ​In Matthew 2, the concreteness of Jesus Christ is elaborated upon. He was born in a specific place in Israel  and during the reign of King Herod. King Herod was a brutal man who was infamous for killing his own wives and sons in fear of being supplanted. So when Jesus Christ, King of the Jews, was born, Herod was threatened. In reality, this is what we become when we don't submit to the plan and will of God. Our fear leads us to other people and ourselves. In this story, the nations bow to Jesus. The kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord.  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:16:05 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-True-King.mp3 Podcasts no ​In Matthew 2, the concreteness of Jesus Christ is elaborated upon. He was born in a specific place in Israel  and during the reign of King Herod. King Herod was a brutal man who was infamous for killing his own wives and sons in fear of being supplanted. So when Jesus Christ, King of the Jews, was born, Herod was threatened. In reality, this is what we become when we don't submit to the plan and will of God. Our fear leads us to other people and ourselves. In this story, the nations bow to Jesus. The kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord.  Todd Murphy ​In Matthew 2, the concreteness of Jesus Christ is elaborated upon. He was born in a specific place in Israel  and during the reign of King Herod. King Herod was a brutal man who was infamous for killing his own wives and sons in fear of being supplanted. So when Jesus Christ, King of the Jews, was born, Herod was threatened. In reality, this is what we become when we don't submit to the plan and will of God. Our fear leads us to other people and ourselves. In this story, the nations bow to Jesus. The kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-Birth-of-Messiah.mp3 ​The book of Matthew is a book of discipleship that paints a picture of what it looks like to be a follower of Christ. In Matthew 1, the unfolding of God's plan is shown. Joseph is described as an upright man. This means that he keeps the Torah. Uprightness is doing what God says. in fact, Joseph fears the judgement of God. God is making a people for Himself by removing the obstacle of sin.  Sun, 8 Dec 2013 19:07:08 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/The-Birth-of-Messiah.mp3 Podcasts no ​The book of Matthew is a book of discipleship that paints a picture of what it looks like to be a follower of Christ. In Matthew 1, the unfolding of God's plan is shown. Joseph is described as an upright man. This means that he keeps the Torah. Uprightness is doing what God says. in fact, Joseph fears the judgement of God. God is making a people for Himself by removing the obstacle of sin.  Todd Murphy ​The book of Matthew is a book of discipleship that paints a picture of what it looks like to be a follower of Christ. In Matthew 1, the unfolding of God's plan is shown. Joseph is described as an upright man. This means that he keeps the Torah. Uprightness is doing what God says. in fact, Joseph fears the judgement of God. God is making a people for Himself by removing the obstacle of sin.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/the-gospel-of-matt.mp3 In the first sermon in "The gospel of the kingdom a study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy reads though the genealogy  the reason this is important  is because the story of Jesus is the story of everyone. You will learn some key ways to read and understand this book in the bible.  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:58:53 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/12/the-gospel-of-matt.mp3 Podcasts no In the first sermon in "The gospel of the kingdom a study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy reads though the genealogy  the reason this is important  is because the story of Jesus is the story of everyone. You will learn some key ways to read and understand this book in the bible.  Todd Murphy In the first sermon in "The gospel of the kingdom a study of Matthew" Pastor Todd Murphy reads though the genealogy  the reason this is important  is because the story of Jesus is the story of everyone. You will learn some key ways to read and understand this book in the bible.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/Via-Sacra-Building-the-Church.mp3 ​Acts 2:42 - 47, Psalm 127:1  Christianity in the early church was illegal. In fact, thousands of Christians (bishops and laypeople) were executed for their faith. And yet, Christianity exploded in the Roman empire. However, when Christianity was legalized centuries later and became the state religion, a lack of commitment grew and Christianity became a culture.  At Sacred Journey, we are focused on building a culture of discipleship. This means that the fabric of our relationships with each other has accountability, acceptance and authority. The context of this discipleship is the gospel. The conversation of the gospel will happen over and over. Also at Sacred Journey, we believe that conversion happens in the community where humans that should not get a long learn to live together and love one another. One part of this is inviting those who do not know Jesus into your home and sharing a meal at your table. Literally, hang out with people. That's evangelism.  Sacred Journey has four internal practices: the gathering of the body on the Lord's Day, the Equip theology seminars, the discipling communities and termins.  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:25:16 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/Via-Sacra-Building-the-Church.mp3 Podcasts no ​Acts 2:42 - 47, Psalm 127:1  Christianity in the early church was illegal. In fact, thousands of Christians (bishops and laypeople) were executed for their faith. And yet, Christianity exploded in the Roman empire. However, when Christianity was legalized centuries later and became the state religion, a lack of commitment grew and Christianity became a culture.  At Sacred Journey, we are focused on building a culture of discipleship. This means that the fabric of our relationships with each other has accountability, acceptance and authority. The context of this discipleship is the gospel. The conversation of the gospel will happen over and over. Also at Sacred Journey, we believe that conversion happens in the community where humans that should not get a long learn to live together and love one another. One part of this is inviting those who do not know Jesus into your home and sharing a meal at your table. Literally, hang out with people. That's evangelism.  Sacred Journey has four internal practices: the gathering of the body on the Lord's Day, the Equip theology seminars, the discipling communities and termins.  Joe Paravisini ​Acts 2:42 - 47, Psalm 127:1  Christianity in the early church was illegal. In fact, thousands of Christians (bishops and laypeople) were executed for their faith. And yet, Christianity exploded in the Roman empire. However, when Christianity was legalized centuries later and became the state religion, a lack of commitment grew and Christianity became a culture.  At Sacred Journey, we are focused on building a culture of discipleship. This means that the fabric of our relationships with each other has accountability, acceptance and authority. The context of this discipleship is the gospel. The conversation of the gospel will happen over and over. Also at Sacred Journey, we believe that conversion happens in the community where humans that should not get a long learn to live together and love one another. One part of this is inviting those who do not know Jesus into your home and sharing a meal at your table. Literally, hang out with people. That's evangelism.  Sacred Journey has four internal practices: the gathering of the body on the Lord's Day, the Equip theology seminars, the discipling communities and termins.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/THE-LIFE-TOGETHER-A-NURTURING-COMMUNITY.mp3 ​In the fourth installment of the series "A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Journey Church" Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth take us back to the garden of Eden and we look at what God's original plan was for us. They ask the question of why did God create us, what was our purpose and why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of the tree of good and evil? Please listen and enjoy and learn why God wants us to be apart of a Church and learn the importance of One anothering. Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:53:33 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/THE-LIFE-TOGETHER-A-NURTURING-COMMUNITY.mp3 Podcasts no ​In the fourth installment of the series "A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Journey Church" Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth take us back to the garden of Eden and we look at what God's original plan was for us. They ask the question of why did God create us, what was our purpose and why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of the tree of good and evil? Please listen and enjoy and learn why God wants us to be apart of a Church and learn the importance of One anothering. Guest Speaker ​In the fourth installment of the series "A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Journey Church" Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth take us back to the garden of Eden and we look at what God's original plan was for us. They ask the question of why did God create us, what was our purpose and why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of the tree of good and evil? Please listen and enjoy and learn why God wants us to be apart of a Church and learn the importance of One anothering. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/The-Way-of-Salvation-The-Church-as-a-Repentant-Gospel-Community.mp3 ​In the third part of the A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Deacon Joseph Paravisini and Pastor Brian Stubbs  tackle how the church brings us towards salvation. The church is to be our family not that we don't honor our biological family but we  must not have our biblical family if we want to live godly life's and grow as Christians. The church family is to lead us to Christ though loving each other though the hard time and times of joy. If we are not apart of a church family can we have salvation?   Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:40:01 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/The-Way-of-Salvation-The-Church-as-a-Repentant-Gospel-Community.mp3 Podcasts no ​In the third part of the A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Deacon Joseph Paravisini and Pastor Brian Stubbs  tackle how the church brings us towards salvation. The church is to be our family not that we don't honor our biological family but we  must not have our biblical family if we want to live godly life's and grow as Christians. The church family is to lead us to Christ though loving each other though the hard time and times of joy. If we are not apart of a church family can we have salvation?   Guest Speaker ​In the third part of the A Culture of Discipleship: The Vision of Sacred Deacon Joseph Paravisini and Pastor Brian Stubbs  tackle how the church brings us towards salvation. The church is to be our family not that we don't honor our biological family but we  must not have our biblical family if we want to live godly life's and grow as Christians. The church family is to lead us to Christ though loving each other though the hard time and times of joy. If we are not apart of a church family can we have salvation?   Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/A-Grand-Old-Lady-the-Church.mp3 ​Pastor Todd Murphy along with Deacon Joseph Paravisini continue to teach on the protection and solidity the historic church offers to the modern church. Deacon joseph compares the historic church to a great grandmother - she is unaffected by fads, she paid her dues and she is solid. Pastor Todd elaborates on various positions of the modern church in relation to the historic church and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each position.  Sun, 3 Nov 2013 13:35:29 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/11/A-Grand-Old-Lady-the-Church.mp3 Podcasts no ​Pastor Todd Murphy along with Deacon Joseph Paravisini continue to teach on the protection and solidity the historic church offers to the modern church. Deacon joseph compares the historic church to a great grandmother - she is unaffected by fads, she paid her dues and she is solid. Pastor Todd elaborates on various positions of the modern church in relation to the historic church and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each position.  Todd Murphy ​Pastor Todd Murphy along with Deacon Joseph Paravisini continue to teach on the protection and solidity the historic church offers to the modern church. Deacon joseph compares the historic church to a great grandmother - she is unaffected by fads, she paid her dues and she is solid. Pastor Todd elaborates on various positions of the modern church in relation to the historic church and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each position.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/The-Ministry-and-Mission-of-The-Church.mp3 Sermon text: Revelation 2:!-3:21​ Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth in this sermon on the vision of Sacred Journey Church. Both elders highlight the modern church's role in context with the historic church. Also, the two teachers discuss how Christians are personally connected to this relationship between the modern and historic church. There is protection when the modern church is submissive to the respected, historic church. Even more so can be said of an individual Christian who submits to both. Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:16:31 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/The-Ministry-and-Mission-of-The-Church.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon text: Revelation 2:!-3:21​ Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth in this sermon on the vision of Sacred Journey Church. Both elders highlight the modern church's role in context with the historic church. Also, the two teachers discuss how Christians are personally connected to this relationship between the modern and historic church. There is protection when the modern church is submissive to the respected, historic church. Even more so can be said of an individual Christian who submits to both. Todd Murphy Sermon text: Revelation 2:!-3:21​ Pastor Todd Murphy and Pastor Michael Howarth in this sermon on the vision of Sacred Journey Church. Both elders highlight the modern church's role in context with the historic church. Also, the two teachers discuss how Christians are personally connected to this relationship between the modern and historic church. There is protection when the modern church is submissive to the respected, historic church. Even more so can be said of an individual Christian who submits to both. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Discipline.mp3 ​Proverbs (22:15, 19:18, 23:13, 10:13, 13:24, 29:15) In this sermon, Pastor Todd explains how the severeness of these proverbs on discipline points to how parents are to train their children to love and fear God. Since the church is based on the family, this concept applies to all members of the body of Christ. Pastor Todd highlights 3 errors that parents make - undisciplined and reactive parenting, rigid and legalistic parenting and empathetic / sympathetic parenting. We discipline our children to nurture and love them.  We discipline by challenging all self destructive behavior no matter how inconsequential it seems. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:13:44 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Discipline.mp3 Podcasts no ​Proverbs (22:15, 19:18, 23:13, 10:13, 13:24, 29:15) In this sermon, Pastor Todd explains how the severeness of these proverbs on discipline points to how parents are to train their children to love and fear God. Since the church is based on the family, this concept applies to all members of the body of Christ. Pastor Todd highlights 3 errors that parents make - undisciplined and reactive parenting, rigid and legalistic parenting and empathetic / sympathetic parenting. We discipline our children to nurture and love them.  We discipline by challenging all self destructive behavior no matter how inconsequential it seems. Todd Murphy ​Proverbs (22:15, 19:18, 23:13, 10:13, 13:24, 29:15) In this sermon, Pastor Todd explains how the severeness of these proverbs on discipline points to how parents are to train their children to love and fear God. Since the church is based on the family, this concept applies to all members of the body of Christ. Pastor Todd highlights 3 errors that parents make - undisciplined and reactive parenting, rigid and legalistic parenting and empathetic / sympathetic parenting. We discipline our children to nurture and love them.  We discipline by challenging all self destructive behavior no matter how inconsequential it seems. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/The-Passover-God-is-our-peace.mp3 ​In this sermon Deacon Joseph Paravisini continues his journey thought exodus. Today we hear about the conclusion of the plagues with the passover and the significance of it then and today.  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 18:23:30 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/The-Passover-God-is-our-peace.mp3 Podcasts no ​In this sermon Deacon Joseph Paravisini continues his journey thought exodus. Today we hear about the conclusion of the plagues with the passover and the significance of it then and today.  Joe Paravisini ​In this sermon Deacon Joseph Paravisini continues his journey thought exodus. Today we hear about the conclusion of the plagues with the passover and the significance of it then and today.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Praying-Shamelessly-and-Persistenly.mp3 ​Jesus is the One who teaches us how to pray in Luke 11:1-13. He’s the One who turns our "anaideia" - our shameless persistence - upside down. Before Jesus transformed this Greek word, it only had negative connotations. But in this moment, He redeems it to mean the prayerful pursuit of our Father. No matter what you have done, in Jesus, you can return to God. If you have not been persistent or shameless in your prayers – listen to Jesus. Listen to His words in verse 13: “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Ask God for His Spirit. Go to Him like a child. Be shameless. Your needy heart can become a praying heart. Sun, 6 Oct 2013 06:43:57 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Praying-Shamelessly-and-Persistenly.mp3 Podcasts no ​Jesus is the One who teaches us how to pray in Luke 11:1-13. He’s the One who turns our "anaideia" - our shameless persistence - upside down. Before Jesus transformed this Greek word, it only had negative connotations. But in this moment, He redeems it to mean the prayerful pursuit of our Father. No matter what you have done, in Jesus, you can return to God. If you have not been persistent or shameless in your prayers – listen to Jesus. Listen to His words in verse 13: “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Ask God for His Spirit. Go to Him like a child. Be shameless. Your needy heart can become a praying heart. Michael Sullivan ​Jesus is the One who teaches us how to pray in Luke 11:1-13. He’s the One who turns our "anaideia" - our shameless persistence - upside down. Before Jesus transformed this Greek word, it only had negative connotations. But in this moment, He redeems it to mean the prayerful pursuit of our Father. No matter what you have done, in Jesus, you can return to God. If you have not been persistent or shameless in your prayers – listen to Jesus. Listen to His words in verse 13: “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Ask God for His Spirit. Go to Him like a child. Be shameless. Your needy heart can become a praying heart. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Nurturing-a-Responsible-Self.mp3 ​In the fourth installment of Gracious Parenting; Pastor Todd teaches on the parable of the lost son(luke 15:11-31), stating that this family was not a perfect family,neither sons or the father. What we see in this story is a glimpse of Goodliness when the son returns. the goal in parenting is to raise mature and responsible adults  so they can make mature and responsible decision when they grow up.  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:39:38 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/10/Nurturing-a-Responsible-Self.mp3 Podcasts no ​In the fourth installment of Gracious Parenting; Pastor Todd teaches on the parable of the lost son(luke 15:11-31), stating that this family was not a perfect family,neither sons or the father. What we see in this story is a glimpse of Goodliness when the son returns. the goal in parenting is to raise mature and responsible adults  so they can make mature and responsible decision when they grow up.  Todd Murphy ​In the fourth installment of Gracious Parenting; Pastor Todd teaches on the parable of the lost son(luke 15:11-31), stating that this family was not a perfect family,neither sons or the father. What we see in this story is a glimpse of Goodliness when the son returns. the goal in parenting is to raise mature and responsible adults  so they can make mature and responsible decision when they grow up.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/GraciousParenting-03-Disciplines-of-Parenting.mp3 How does Jesus disciple? First, he's present - he spends time with his disciples and the people he wants to influence. And he's always discipling them, but in a way that assumes the best of them without talking down to them. Applying these to parenting we can derive three key principles. 1) Time - you must spend time with your children. There are no shortcuts. 2) Consistency in discipline - inconsistent discipline, such as disciplining only out of anger, can actually be worse than no discipline. 3) Ask for forgiveness. While Jesus never did anything he needed to ask forgiveness of, he did demonstrate the right posture towards his disciples by not talking down to them, etc. Failure to ask for forgiveness leads to rebellion, since rebellion comes from a growing bitterness over a real or perceived offense. If you don't ask forgiveness when you're wrong, you are lying to your children and have no credibility.  Sun, 22 Sep 2013 09:34:26 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/GraciousParenting-03-Disciplines-of-Parenting.mp3 Podcasts no How does Jesus disciple? First, he's present - he spends time with his disciples and the people he wants to influence. And he's always discipling them, but in a way that assumes the best of them without talking down to them. Applying these to parenting we can derive three key principles. 1) Time - you must spend time with your children. There are no shortcuts. 2) Consistency in discipline - inconsistent discipline, such as disciplining only out of anger, can actually be worse than no discipline. 3) Ask for forgiveness. While Jesus never did anything he needed to ask forgiveness of, he did demonstrate the right posture towards his disciples by not talking down to them, etc. Failure to ask for forgiveness leads to rebellion, since rebellion comes from a growing bitterness over a real or perceived offense. If you don't ask forgiveness when you're wrong, you are lying to your children and have no credibility.  Todd Murphy How does Jesus disciple? First, he's present - he spends time with his disciples and the people he wants to influence. And he's always discipling them, but in a way that assumes the best of them without talking down to them. Applying these to parenting we can derive three key principles. 1) Time - you must spend time with your children. There are no shortcuts. 2) Consistency in discipline - inconsistent discipline, such as disciplining only out of anger, can actually be worse than no discipline. 3) Ask for forgiveness. While Jesus never did anything he needed to ask forgiveness of, he did demonstrate the right posture towards his disciples by not talking down to them, etc. Failure to ask for forgiveness leads to rebellion, since rebellion comes from a growing bitterness over a real or perceived offense. If you don't ask forgiveness when you're wrong, you are lying to your children and have no credibility.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/Speak-To-Them-Like-a-Child-of-God-.mp3 1 Thes. 2:1-16 and Matt. 18:1-11 ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy gives guidelines on how to talk to your children in a gospel centered way. He makes the point that when we here "don't talk to me like a child"  implies children are generally talked to with contempt. In fact, all people including children deserve dignity and are to be treated as fellow equals created by God. Having authority does not give you the right to think of others as inferiors. There is a critical distinction between a subordinate and an inferior. As parents, our job is not to lead our children to be happy and comfortable but to be godly. Discipling children starts with your attitude towards them. You either show them contempt or honor. Secondly, your children are a stewardship from God Himself. Finally, we must talk to our children calmly, respectfully and firmly.   Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:32:25 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/Speak-To-Them-Like-a-Child-of-God-.mp3 Podcasts no 1 Thes. 2:1-16 and Matt. 18:1-11 ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy gives guidelines on how to talk to your children in a gospel centered way. He makes the point that when we here "don't talk to me like a child"  implies children are generally talked to with contempt. In fact, all people including children deserve dignity and are to be treated as fellow equals created by God. Having authority does not give you the right to think of others as inferiors. There is a critical distinction between a subordinate and an inferior. As parents, our job is not to lead our children to be happy and comfortable but to be godly. Discipling children starts with your attitude towards them. You either show them contempt or honor. Secondly, your children are a stewardship from God Himself. Finally, we must talk to our children calmly, respectfully and firmly.   Todd Murphy 1 Thes. 2:1-16 and Matt. 18:1-11 ​In this sermon, Pastor Todd Murphy gives guidelines on how to talk to your children in a gospel centered way. He makes the point that when we here "don't talk to me like a child"  implies children are generally talked to with contempt. In fact, all people including children deserve dignity and are to be treated as fellow equals created by God. Having authority does not give you the right to think of others as inferiors. There is a critical distinction between a subordinate and an inferior. As parents, our job is not to lead our children to be happy and comfortable but to be godly. Discipling children starts with your attitude towards them. You either show them contempt or honor. Secondly, your children are a stewardship from God Himself. Finally, we must talk to our children calmly, respectfully and firmly.   Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/The-Context-of-Parenting.mp3 ​Today we start a new series called, Gracious Parenting. Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from both Genesis 4:1-16 & Ephesians 4:8-16. Pastor Todd states raising children is the same dynamic as discipleship and that our children our not our children, they are a stewardship from god.  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 16:07:07 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/The-Context-of-Parenting.mp3 Podcasts no ​Today we start a new series called, Gracious Parenting. Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from both Genesis 4:1-16 & Ephesians 4:8-16. Pastor Todd states raising children is the same dynamic as discipleship and that our children our not our children, they are a stewardship from god.  Todd Murphy ​Today we start a new series called, Gracious Parenting. Pastor Todd Murphy teaches from both Genesis 4:1-16 & Ephesians 4:8-16. Pastor Todd states raising children is the same dynamic as discipleship and that our children our not our children, they are a stewardship from god.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/How-to-Forgive.mp3 ​The gospel heals. Healing comes through forgiveness, which we are commanded to do. A lack of forgiveness is really a lack of belief. There are four things we should do in pursuing forgiveness: 1) Embrace our identity as a child of God 2) Confess our unbelief and trust in God for our past and future circumstances 3) Recalibrate our expectations of suffering to see the loving hand of God in our lives and 4) Embrace our pain as heavenly training.  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 08:23:11 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/09/How-to-Forgive.mp3 Podcasts no ​The gospel heals. Healing comes through forgiveness, which we are commanded to do. A lack of forgiveness is really a lack of belief. There are four things we should do in pursuing forgiveness: 1) Embrace our identity as a child of God 2) Confess our unbelief and trust in God for our past and future circumstances 3) Recalibrate our expectations of suffering to see the loving hand of God in our lives and 4) Embrace our pain as heavenly training.  Todd Murphy ​The gospel heals. Healing comes through forgiveness, which we are commanded to do. A lack of forgiveness is really a lack of belief. There are four things we should do in pursuing forgiveness: 1) Embrace our identity as a child of God 2) Confess our unbelief and trust in God for our past and future circumstances 3) Recalibrate our expectations of suffering to see the loving hand of God in our lives and 4) Embrace our pain as heavenly training.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Forgiveness.mp3 Sermon text: Matthew 18:15-35, 6:9-15​ Pastor Todd Murphy preaches about how we are to forgive. He points out that the text assumes that God's people are in accountable relationship with each other. Todd makes the point that rugged individualism is indeed satanic. In these passages, Jesus is setting up a picture where God will come to judge the living and the dead as King. At the end of the age, He will settle accounts with every single human being. In these 2 texts, God promises to forgive the forgiven. On the other side of the coin, God promises to not forgive the unforgiven.  Todd makes 3 critical points about forgiveness. 1) Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. 2) Forgiveness is a commitment to Jesus Christ. 3) Forgiveness is a discipline.  It is important to note the difference between works and discipline. Works entails that you keep account of what you do. Discipline is the ordering of mind and body and takes advantage of God's grace. Sun, 25 Aug 2013 05:29:36 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Forgiveness.mp3 Podcasts no Sermon text: Matthew 18:15-35, 6:9-15​ Pastor Todd Murphy preaches about how we are to forgive. He points out that the text assumes that God's people are in accountable relationship with each other. Todd makes the point that rugged individualism is indeed satanic. In these passages, Jesus is setting up a picture where God will come to judge the living and the dead as King. At the end of the age, He will settle accounts with every single human being. In these 2 texts, God promises to forgive the forgiven. On the other side of the coin, God promises to not forgive the unforgiven.  Todd makes 3 critical points about forgiveness. 1) Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. 2) Forgiveness is a commitment to Jesus Christ. 3) Forgiveness is a discipline.  It is important to note the difference between works and discipline. Works entails that you keep account of what you do. Discipline is the ordering of mind and body and takes advantage of God's grace. Todd Murphy Sermon text: Matthew 18:15-35, 6:9-15​ Pastor Todd Murphy preaches about how we are to forgive. He points out that the text assumes that God's people are in accountable relationship with each other. Todd makes the point that rugged individualism is indeed satanic. In these passages, Jesus is setting up a picture where God will come to judge the living and the dead as King. At the end of the age, He will settle accounts with every single human being. In these 2 texts, God promises to forgive the forgiven. On the other side of the coin, God promises to not forgive the unforgiven.  Todd makes 3 critical points about forgiveness. 1) Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. 2) Forgiveness is a commitment to Jesus Christ. 3) Forgiveness is a discipline.  It is important to note the difference between works and discipline. Works entails that you keep account of what you do. Discipline is the ordering of mind and body and takes advantage of God's grace. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Finding-Beauty-in-the-Law-of-God.mp3 ​In God's commandments, we discover the unsearchable riches of Christ, because when we listen to them, meditate on them, and obey them, we find ourselves living by the power of God. And when we disobey, the gift of repentance reminds us that because of how Jesus fulfilled all the law, God will not forsake us. God gave us His law so we could find our way with Him in this life, find our way to Him when we run astray, and find our way for Him when we commit to obeying what He said for His sake, our sake and the sake of others.*We were unable to record the questions for the discussion so here was the two questions asked regarding this sermon. #1 How dow we give justice to our neighbor (even if the don't want it)#2 What would you say to the Christian that has it "figured out". For example when asked what they need prayer for they never have anything.  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:09:01 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Finding-Beauty-in-the-Law-of-God.mp3 Podcasts no ​In God's commandments, we discover the unsearchable riches of Christ, because when we listen to them, meditate on them, and obey them, we find ourselves living by the power of God. And when we disobey, the gift of repentance reminds us that because of how Jesus fulfilled all the law, God will not forsake us. God gave us His law so we could find our way with Him in this life, find our way to Him when we run astray, and find our way for Him when we commit to obeying what He said for His sake, our sake and the sake of others.*We were unable to record the questions for the discussion so here was the two questions asked regarding this sermon. #1 How dow we give justice to our neighbor (even if the don't want it)#2 What would you say to the Christian that has it "figured out". For example when asked what they need prayer for they never have anything.  Michael Sullivan ​In God's commandments, we discover the unsearchable riches of Christ, because when we listen to them, meditate on them, and obey them, we find ourselves living by the power of God. And when we disobey, the gift of repentance reminds us that because of how Jesus fulfilled all the law, God will not forsake us. God gave us His law so we could find our way with Him in this life, find our way to Him when we run astray, and find our way for Him when we commit to obeying what He said for His sake, our sake and the sake of others.*We were unable to record the questions for the discussion so here was the two questions asked regarding this sermon. #1 How dow we give justice to our neighbor (even if the don't want it)#2 What would you say to the Christian that has it "figured out". For example when asked what they need prayer for they never have anything.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Two-Trees.mp3 ​God set two trees before Adam and Eve in the garden. They chose disobedience and received both death and the knowledge of good and evil which was too much for them to bear. Christ came and was hung on a third tree and atoned for our transgression. Thus we can repent and receive forgiveness and life. We no longer need sin as Christ has empowered us and set us free from the power of sin and death, and protects His own from falling away. But if we do sin, we can repent. If we see a brother sin, we should pray for him. While we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins, there's one sin that will not be forgiven: rejecting Christ. There is no forgiveness on the day judgement for those who do not repent. Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:47:53 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Two-Trees.mp3 Podcasts no ​God set two trees before Adam and Eve in the garden. They chose disobedience and received both death and the knowledge of good and evil which was too much for them to bear. Christ came and was hung on a third tree and atoned for our transgression. Thus we can repent and receive forgiveness and life. We no longer need sin as Christ has empowered us and set us free from the power of sin and death, and protects His own from falling away. But if we do sin, we can repent. If we see a brother sin, we should pray for him. While we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins, there's one sin that will not be forgiven: rejecting Christ. There is no forgiveness on the day judgement for those who do not repent. Guest Speaker ​God set two trees before Adam and Eve in the garden. They chose disobedience and received both death and the knowledge of good and evil which was too much for them to bear. Christ came and was hung on a third tree and atoned for our transgression. Thus we can repent and receive forgiveness and life. We no longer need sin as Christ has empowered us and set us free from the power of sin and death, and protects His own from falling away. But if we do sin, we can repent. If we see a brother sin, we should pray for him. While we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins, there's one sin that will not be forgiven: rejecting Christ. There is no forgiveness on the day judgement for those who do not repent. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Bound-by-Darkness.mp3 ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd continues to elaborate the power of bitterness on the soul and the Gospel's response to it. Todd uses the "Lord of the Rings" story of Gollum to create a picture of bitterness. Gollum gains possession of the Ring that gives power. However, he does not own the ring ; the ring owns him. Bitterness works in the same matter. Bitterness leads to self-focus, and self-focus results in division in the church and hate towards our neighbors. God calls us to master this bitterness lest it it masters us. Sun, 4 Aug 2013 09:15:48 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/08/Bound-by-Darkness.mp3 Podcasts no ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd continues to elaborate the power of bitterness on the soul and the Gospel's response to it. Todd uses the "Lord of the Rings" story of Gollum to create a picture of bitterness. Gollum gains possession of the Ring that gives power. However, he does not own the ring ; the ring owns him. Bitterness works in the same matter. Bitterness leads to self-focus, and self-focus results in division in the church and hate towards our neighbors. God calls us to master this bitterness lest it it masters us. Todd Murphy ​In today's sermon, Pastor Todd continues to elaborate the power of bitterness on the soul and the Gospel's response to it. Todd uses the "Lord of the Rings" story of Gollum to create a picture of bitterness. Gollum gains possession of the Ring that gives power. However, he does not own the ring ; the ring owns him. Bitterness works in the same matter. Bitterness leads to self-focus, and self-focus results in division in the church and hate towards our neighbors. God calls us to master this bitterness lest it it masters us. Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/Healing-the-Hurt-and-Bitterness.mp3 ​What is bitterness and how will it effect you long term? How will it end up bleeding into your work place, social circles and family. Please enjoy this sermon on this subject of bitterness given by Pastor Todd Murphy who will inform you we are to pursue peace with everyone and that there is no joy in disunity. sermon texts are Matt 18:23-34 & Hebrews 12:14-15 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:14:27 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/Healing-the-Hurt-and-Bitterness.mp3 Podcasts no ​What is bitterness and how will it effect you long term? How will it end up bleeding into your work place, social circles and family. Please enjoy this sermon on this subject of bitterness given by Pastor Todd Murphy who will inform you we are to pursue peace with everyone and that there is no joy in disunity. sermon texts are Matt 18:23-34 & Hebrews 12:14-15 Todd Murphy ​What is bitterness and how will it effect you long term? How will it end up bleeding into your work place, social circles and family. Please enjoy this sermon on this subject of bitterness given by Pastor Todd Murphy who will inform you we are to pursue peace with everyone and that there is no joy in disunity. sermon texts are Matt 18:23-34 & Hebrews 12:14-15 Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/What-s-Your-Cup-of-Tea.mp3 ​After a series of spectacular events, Jesus turns to the mundane: washing hands and dishes. Through this, He shows that it's the condition of our heart that matters most, because that is where evil proceeds from. Jesus charts a path between self-righteousness and hopelessness, offering us His righteousness and changing us from the inside out. Through this, we simultaneously acknowledge both what we were created to be and our inability to live up to it, thus showing us our need for a Savior and the hope He gives us. (Approximately 30 minutes + 20 minute Q&A). Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:49:34 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/What-s-Your-Cup-of-Tea.mp3 Podcasts no ​After a series of spectacular events, Jesus turns to the mundane: washing hands and dishes. Through this, He shows that it's the condition of our heart that matters most, because that is where evil proceeds from. Jesus charts a path between self-righteousness and hopelessness, offering us His righteousness and changing us from the inside out. Through this, we simultaneously acknowledge both what we were created to be and our inability to live up to it, thus showing us our need for a Savior and the hope He gives us. (Approximately 30 minutes + 20 minute Q&A). Michael Sullivan ​After a series of spectacular events, Jesus turns to the mundane: washing hands and dishes. Through this, He shows that it's the condition of our heart that matters most, because that is where evil proceeds from. Jesus charts a path between self-righteousness and hopelessness, offering us His righteousness and changing us from the inside out. Through this, we simultaneously acknowledge both what we were created to be and our inability to live up to it, thus showing us our need for a Savior and the hope He gives us. (Approximately 30 minutes + 20 minute Q&A). Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/Water-Blood-Spirit.mp3 In today’s sermon, Pastor Michael preaches on the physicality of Jesus Christ.  There are historical and physical elements of our salvation. In Adam we all died and were separated from God. Jesus comes in the flesh and enters into history. Jesus Christ’s fracture on the cross was the answer to Adam’s fracture in the garden. Jesus came by water, blood and Spirit.  In Scripture, we see water proclaiming the truth of cleansing. We see blood proclaiming of the atoning sacrifice for our transgressions. The Spirit is the testifying of truth in God’s people. For the Christian, the water cleanses outwardly; the blood cleanses us eternally; the Spirit cleanses us continually.  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:10:25 GMT http://media.sjchurch.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2013/07/Water-Blood-Spirit.mp3 Podcasts no In today’s sermon, Pastor Michael preaches on the physicality of Jesus Christ.  There are historical and physical elements of our salvation. In Adam we all died and were separated from God. Jesus comes in the flesh and enters into history. Jesus Christ’s fracture on the cross was the answer to Adam’s fracture in the garden. Jesus came by water, blood and Spirit.  In Scripture, we see water proclaiming the truth of cleansing. We see blood proclaiming of the atoning sacrifice for our transgressions. The Spirit is the testifying of truth in God’s people. For the Christian, the water cleanses outwardly; the blood cleanses us eternally; the Spirit cleanses us continually.  Guest Speaker In today’s sermon, Pastor Michael preaches on the physicality of Jesus Christ.  There are historical and physical elements of our salvation. In Adam we all died and were separated from God. Jesus comes in the flesh and enters into history. Jesus Christ’s fracture on the cross was the answer to Adam’s fracture in the garden. Jesus came by water, blood and Spirit.  In Scripture, we see water proclaiming the truth of cleansing. We see blood proclaiming of the atoning sacrifice for our transgressions. The Spirit is the testifying of truth in God’s people. For the Christian, the water cleanses outwardly; the blood cleanses us eternally; the Spirit cleanses us continually.  Jesus,God,Gospel,Sacred,Journey,Church,Providence,Murphy,Acts29,Reformed,Rhode Island