• INSIGHT: Favorite Worship Experience (Pastor Bobby)
    Jul 10 2024

    Worship experiences transform us, and in many cases, we can learn about a person from the worship experiences they have had.

    A few weeks ago, we heard from Pastor John talk about worship. In this episode, we'll get to know Pastor Bobby — and in the process, we'll learn about how he views worship, ministry, and the church.

    Let's hear about Pastor Bobby's favorite worship experience is and why.

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    6 mins
  • Learning from the Youngest — Joy in Worship
    Jul 3 2024

    As Christians, what can we learn from the youngest? In particular, what do they teach us about worship?

    This episode reflects upon Lombard CRC's Storytime Bible Camp, as the preschoolers remind us of an important principle about worship.

    Take a moment to look back at the children coming to Jesus, and then look ahead to what that means for us adults.

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    5 mins
  • Praying About the Sabbath
    Jun 15 2024

    Don't feel ready for Sunday? You're not alone.

    The commandment to remember the Sabbath is given to us because we are prone not to rest. The good news is that we can ask for help.

    As W. David. O. Taylor prays:

    "O Lord, you who rested on the sabbath in order to delight in your creation, may we live this day as a day of grace—in contented rest, festive play, generous hospitality & leisurely relationship—so that we might live each day with a sense that in Jesus there's always enough. Amen."

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    3 mins
  • A Summer Challenge: Worship with the Church
    Jun 7 2024

    From Psalm 103, Pastor John shares a challenge for this summer.

    This sermon highlight from Sunday will serve as an encourage to praise as you enjoy this time of year — even while you're on vacation.

    Have a friend who has been missing from church? Share this episode with them as a reminder of the importance of worship.

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    5 mins
  • Hymn Story: "In Christ There is No East or West"
    May 31 2024

    What's the background behind the hymn "In Christ There is No East or West"? Tune in to hear a brief history and a new recording of this well-beloved hymn — a beautiful reminder of how God is working throughout the entire world.

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    6 mins
  • INSIGHT: Favorite Worship Experience (Pastor John)
    May 16 2024

    What is your favorite worship experience? It's a question that we can ask ourselves and others. The answer reveals who we are and how we see the Christian faith.

    Take a few minutes to get to know Pastor John better — and in doing so, we'll gain additional insight into Reformed worship.

    To understand how Pastor John views worship, let's hear what his favorite worship experience is and why.

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    3 mins
  • The Effects of Real Religion (John 4:25-30, 39)
    May 10 2024

    How do we know "real" religion? What kind of effects should we expect?

    As we conclude a study of John 4, it is recommended to reread the passage, in order to keep the narrative fresh in your mind.

    Then join along in the podcast as we take a closer look at the Samaritan woman and her response to Jesus, the Messiah. In so doing, we will learn the importance of recognizing, repenting, and retelling.

    As we wrap up this five-part study, this episode features a few insights from John Calvin, as he emphasizes some key points in the passage.


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    9 mins
  • In Spirit and Truth? (John 4:23-24)
    May 2 2024

    To determine what makes "good" worship, we should learn from Jesus, who teaches us to worship "in spirit and truth." But what does that phrase mean? Explore this with us, as we learn from Jesus.

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    9 mins