Praise Cathedral Podcast

Pastor Jerry Madden

Praise Cathedral is a member of the Church of God denomination (Cleveland, TN) located in Greer, South Carolina. We're happy to provide a replay of our sermons for you to enjoy any time!

  1. APR 5

    Where Is Everyone?

    Pastor Jerry Madden takes the congregation to the Cross and the empty tomb on Easter Sunday and poses the question 'Where Is Everyone?' Find guidance and direction through the stories told in the Bible to encourage your walk with Christ.

    40 min

  2. MAR 29

    If These Rocks Could Talk

    Throughout Scripture, God has used ordinary rocks and stones as powerful memorials of His faithfulness. From Jacob's pillow stone where God renewed His promises during Jacob's darkest hour, to the twelve memorial stones Joshua set up after crossing the Jordan River, to the small stone David used to defeat Goliath, these simple objects tell extraordinary stories. The most significant stone of all was the one that sealed Jesus' tomb - a stone that couldn't contain the risen Savior. These biblical examples remind us that God shows up in unexpected places and uses ordinary things to accomplish extraordinary purposes. We must share these stories of God's faithfulness with future generations, creating our own memorials to remember how God has worked in our lives.

    41 min
  3. The Story of Dr Phil Cook

    MAR 22

    The Story of Dr Phil Cook

    We are excited to welcome Dr. Phil Cook, president of Lee University to our pulpit as he shares his testimony.

    44 min

  4. MAR 15

    Where The Kingdom Thrives

    The parable of the sower reveals why some people experience abundant spiritual fruit while others remain spiritually barren. Jesus describes three types of unproductive soil: hard hearts that have been hurt and become unteachable, shallow hearts that lack commitment and depth, and divided hearts where competing priorities choke out God's word. Good soil represents a heart that is soft, tender, and totally available to God. When God's word finds this kind of surrendered heart, it produces remarkable fruit - thirty, sixty, or even a hundred-fold. The key is honest self-examination and allowing God to break up hard places, create depth, and remove competing interests that prevent His word from flourishing in our lives.

    46 min

  5. MAR 8

    If You Knew

    In John 4, Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well reveals how understanding His true identity transforms everything. Jesus broke through racial and gender barriers to offer living water to someone society had rejected. The woman initially doubted His ability because she didn't recognize who He was - the same mistake we make today when we worry instead of pray. When Jesus exposed her hidden shame from five failed marriages, she tried to redirect to religious arguments rather than face her pain. But Jesus came not to condemn but to liberate. The key lesson is that if we truly knew who Jesus is - the King of Kings who gives us access to approach Him anytime - we would ask Him about everything instead of living below our privilege as God's children.

    40 min

  6. MAR 1

    What Is In A Name

    Praise Cathedral Podcast

    42 min

  7. FEB 22

    Lord of Rest

    Jesus offers something radically different from religious performance: true rest for our souls. When He declared authority to forgive sins and healed on the Sabbath, Jesus challenged both moral conservatives and cultural liberals who sought acceptance through their own efforts. The Gospel isn't about meeting minimum requirements or achieving enlightenment—it's about resting in Christ's finished work. Religious systems create bondage by making acceptance conditional on performance, but Jesus provides rest through His completed sacrifice on the cross. The question isn't how much we must do to earn God's acceptance, but how much we can give in response to the acceptance we've already received in Christ.

    35 min
  8. Keep On Knockin'

    FEB 15

    Keep On Knockin'

    Pastor Chris Criswell teaches from Luke 18 about persistence and not giving up on your prayers to God.

    30 min
See All (112)

About

Praise Cathedral is a member of the Church of God denomination (Cleveland, TN) located in Greer, South Carolina. We're happy to provide a replay of our sermons for you to enjoy any time!

Information

  • Creator
    Pastor Jerry Madden
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Praise Cathedral
  • Show Website
    Praise Cathedral Podcast