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Radiant Church is a people of hope, with a message of grace, on a mission of love. We exist to multiply disciples, leaders, and churches—living out the Great Commission together. At Radiant, we’re called to GO!, Live, Love, and Multiply: Go! — We are the sent people of God. Live like Jesus lived. Love like Jesus loved. Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. Join us for messages, conversations, and stories that inspire a radiant faith and a life on mission. Learn more at www.radiantonline.org

  1. 3d ago

    What is the Gospel? - Catechism

    What is the Gospel? It's a question many people think they can answer—but what if we've been missing some of the most important ingredients? In this message from our Catechism: Back to the Basics series, we discover that the gospel is far more than simply "going to heaven someday." Through Scripture, we'll explore God's incredible rescue mission and what it truly means to be forgiven, redeemed, and reconciled through Jesus Christ. Using simple illustrations—from missing sugar in cookies to forgotten ingredients in homemade bread—this message shows how an incomplete understanding of the gospel can leave us with an incomplete faith. Discover the life-changing truth found in Colossians 1 and Ephesians 2, and learn why the good news of Jesus is about more than forgiveness—it's about being restored to a relationship with God and living a transformed life today. Whether you're new to Christianity, returning to church, or have followed Jesus for years, this message will help you understand the heart of the gospel with fresh clarity. 📖 Scripture: • Colossians 1:9–20 • Ephesians 2:8–9 ⛪ Join us every Sunday at Radiant Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear the good news of Jesus. #Gospel #WhatIsTheGospel #JesusChrist #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Colossians #Ephesians #Salvation #Grace #Faith #Forgiveness #Redemption #Reconciliation #ChristianLiving #RadiantChurch

    27 min
  2. Jun 21

    What is the Bible? - Catechism

    What is the Bible, really? Is it a rulebook? A collection of stories? A source of wisdom? In this message from our Catechism: Back to the Basics series, we explore one of the most important questions every Christian should answer: What is the Bible? The Bible isn't merely information to be studied. It's an explanation of the human condition, an introduction to Jesus Christ, and an invitation into a relationship with God. Through a powerful illustration of a road sign pointing to something greater, we'll discover why the goal of Scripture isn't simply knowledge—it's encounter. Whether you're new to reading the Bible or you've been a Christian for years, this message will challenge you to move beyond secondhand faith and experience God's Word for yourself. 📖 In this message: • Why the Bible explains what's broken in the world—and in us • How all of Scripture points to Jesus • Why the Bible is an invitation, not just information • Practical principles for reading and understanding Scripture • How to develop a deeper, firsthand relationship with God through His Word The sign is pointing somewhere. Are you following it? 👍 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who wants to understand the Bible more deeply. #BibleStudy #WhatIsTheBible #ChristianFaith #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #Scripture #BibleTeaching #Discipleship #FaithJourney #GodsWord #ChurchSermon #ChristianGrowth #RadiantChurch

    25 min
  3. Jun 7

    What is Christianity? - Catechism

    🔥 What if Christianity is bigger than you've been told? Many people think Christianity is simply about saying a prayer, getting forgiven, and going to heaven someday. But what if that's only part of the story? In this message, we explore the grand narrative of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. From the Garden of Eden to Babel, from Abraham to Jesus, and from Pentecost to the Day of the Lord, you'll discover how the Bible tells one unified story of a King, a Kingdom, and an invitation for humanity to come home. This sermon tackles some of the Bible's most challenging and fascinating themes, including the unseen realm, spiritual rebellion, the Kingdom of God, salvation, repentance, and Christ's ultimate victory over evil. The story you're living in is the story you're living out. Understanding God's story changes everything. 📖 Key Topics: • What Christianity really is • The Kingdom of God • The Fall and humanity's separation from God • The serpent and the promise of redemption • Babel and the nations • Jesus as the promised King • Repentance and salvation • The Day of the Lord • The return of Christ 🙏 If this message challenged or encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #Christianity #KingdomOfGod #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #Faith #ChristianSermon #EndTimes #DayOfTheLord #Gospel #BiblicalTruth #ChurchOnline #ChristianLiving #Genesis #BibleStudy #JesusIsKing

    27 min
  4. May 10

    Encounter - Made to Worship

    What if worship was never just about music?   In Week 5 of our Made to Worship series, we finish the journey through the tabernacle by exploring three final movements of worship: Enter. Encounter. Pray. Drawing from Hebrews 10, Isaiah 6, John 15, and the imagery of the tabernacle, Pastor Jason unpacks a powerful truth many of us miss:   Prayer was never meant to be rushed. It was meant to flow from presence.   Too often we approach God emotionally chaotic, spiritually distracted, and looking only for answers. But the tabernacle teaches us a different pathway: Prepare. Confess. Sacrifice. Cleanse. Enter. Encounter. Pray.   This message is a reminder that worship is more than songs, playlists, or emotional moments. It is communion with the living God.   In this episode/message: • Why prayer appears near the END of the tabernacle journey • What Hebrews says about entering God’s presence through Jesus • The danger of becoming too familiar with holy things • Why many believers stay spiritually “in the courtyard” • The difference between wanting God’s help and wanting God Himself • How worship leads us into deeper communion and awareness of God’s presence   Scripture References: • Hebrews 10 • Isaiah 6 • John 15   If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who may need to slow down and reconnect with God’s presence this week.   #Worship #Prayer #PresenceOfGod #Hebrews10 #Tabernacle #RadiantChurch #MadeToWorship #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BibleTeaching #PastorJason #CommunionWithGod #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving

    16 min

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Radiant Church is a people of hope, with a message of grace, on a mission of love. We exist to multiply disciples, leaders, and churches—living out the Great Commission together. At Radiant, we’re called to GO!, Live, Love, and Multiply: Go! — We are the sent people of God. Live like Jesus lived. Love like Jesus loved. Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. Join us for messages, conversations, and stories that inspire a radiant faith and a life on mission. Learn more at www.radiantonline.org