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James Reardon

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The Church at 112 (C112) on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gathers weekly to encourage and equip each other into a growing relationship with Christ.

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MALACHI 3: How Have We Broken Covenant

Ever sang worship songs inside a church building, walked out the front door, and immediately got into a parking lot wrestling match that landed you in an ant bed and the ER? It's easy to look like we have it all together in a church chair, but our parking lot behavior usually reveals where our hearts really are. In Part Three of our Malachi series, we dive into Malachi 2:10–16 to talk about fake faith, broken covenants, and why God cares just as much about our horizontal relationships as He does our vertical worship. It is dangerously simple to go through the motions of faith—raising our hands, singing the songs, and nodding along on Sunday mornings—only to act deceitfully toward the people in our lives by Sunday afternoon. In the third disputation of the book, Malachi 2:10–16 confronts a community that was weeping at God's altar while actively betraying their spouses, gossiping about their neighbors, and breaking covenant promises. In this message, we unpack the Hebrew word for "treacherously," which literally means to cloak oneself in deceit. Spiritual drift doesn't just happen by accident; it is the result of active choices where we guard our comfort rather than our hearts. Through strong warnings on relational integrity, marriage, and how we treat those made in God's image, Malachi reminds us that God refuses to accept vertical worship from hands that are busy tearing down horizontal relationships. Key Takeaways: The Parking Lot Ant Bed: A hilarious and sobering teenage memory of singing praises in church only to fight in an ant bed minutes later—showing the stark contrast between "Sunday faith" and daily behavior. Cloaked in Treachery: Understanding the biblical definition of acting "treacherously" (used five times in six verses) and why spiritual drift is an active choice, not a passive accident. Vertical Worship vs. Horizontal Integrity: Why singing songs and giving offerings means nothing to God if we are tearing down our spouses, family members, or neighbors in daily life. Guarding the Covenant: Unpacking Malachi's heavy warnings regarding the "wife of your youth," relational neglect, and why guarding your heart is the only way to prevent relational drift. Primary Scripture: Malachi 2:10–16 Supporting Passages: Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:23–24, 1 John 4:20
Sep 23

MALACHI 2: How Have We Shown Contempt

Picking up in Malachi 1:6 through 2:9, God confronts the priests and His people with a piercing question: If I am a Father, where is My honor? Instead of bringing God the firstfruits of their lives, the people were bringing defective, blind, and lame animals to the altar—handing God their scraps while keeping the best for themselves. In this convicting message, we unpack the truth that when God gets our leftovers, He doesn't have our heart. Whether it’s squeezing God into the final five minutes of a packed schedule, giving Him leftover pocket change after our non-essentials, or coasting on past spiritual achievements, we often treat God's table with contempt. Looking through the lens of 1 Peter 2:9, believers today are called a "royal priesthood". How we honor God's name with our time, attention, and resources directly shows a watching world what Jesus is truly worth. Key Takeaways: The Pink Glitter Candle: A personal story about regifting an unwanted White Elephant gift to save money for food and movies—illustrating how easily we hoard our best for ourselves and hand God our scraps. Scraps Over Firstfruits: Exploring how screen time, tight schedules, and leftover budgets creep into daily life, and why a sacrifice that costs us nothing fails to honor God. The Royal Priesthood: Understanding our identity as priests in Christ who represent God to the world—and asking whether our daily lives demonstrate that His name is precious or worthless. The "Governor" Test: Applying Malachi’s challenge: If we offered our boss, spouse, or government the same leftover energy and minimum effort we give God, would they accept it? Primary Scripture: Malachi 1:6–2:9 Supporting Passages: Genesis 4:3–5, Deuteronomy 15:19–21, 1 Peter 2:9
Sep 20

MALACHI 1: How Have You Loved Us

Ever ended up with a gargantuan, counter-sized bag of flour delivered to your house when you only meant to order a small bag? Life has a funny way of dropping circumstances on our doorstep that look nothing like what we ordered. In this opening message of our series on Malachi, we dive into Malachi 1:1–5 to explore what happens when cynicism creeps into our faith and we find ourselves asking God, 'How have You actually loved us?' Standing on the edge of 400 years of divine silence, the book of Malachi opens with a heavy burden for a weary people. A century after returning from exile and rebuilding the temple, Israel was frustrated, disappointed, and wrestling with unmet expectations. Their lives didn't look like the prosperous picture they thought God promised, leading them to question His love in Malachi 1:1–5 and treat their faith like a business transaction. In this foundational teaching, we explore how cynicism quietly grows in the gap between our current circumstances and what God is actually doing behind the scenes. By breaking down Malachi 1:1–5 and contrasting human contracts with biblical covenants, this message challenges us to stop letting our daily "weather" define God's character. God's love isn't a return on investment conditioned on our performance—it is an unbreakable, unconditional covenant proven once and for all through Jesus Christ. Key Takeaways: The Accidental Flour Order: A hilarious story about accidentally ordering a massive, shelf-busting bag of flour, serving as a visual for how easily our plans get overwhelmed by unexpected reality. Cynicism in the Gap: Why questioning God during dark seasons isn't forbidden, but how unaddressed disappointment can curdle into cynicism when we judge God's heart strictly by our present situations. Contract vs. Covenant: A deep dive into the difference between a contract ("as long as my needs are met") and a biblical covenant ("as long as we both shall live"), showing why God's commitment to us has no exit strategy. "Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated": Unpacking the covenantal language of Malachi 1:2–3 to understand divine choice, unearned grace, and the absolute security of being in God's family. Primary Scripture: Malachi 1:1–5 Supporting Passages: Genesis 25:29–34, Psalm 73:12–17, Romans 5:8
Sep 8

ALL THE THINGS

Ever had a moment where you thought you struck it rich, only to realize you just burst a backyard water line because you didn't check before digging? We do the exact same thing in life whenever we try to take control, bypass God's instructions, and build our own security. In this message, we explore why seeking God's Kingdom first saves us from breaking lines and chasing false oil. We live in a culture driven by hustle, anxiety, and the pursuit of financial security, often believing that more money or control will fix our problems. Yet, as we try to manage our own schedules and pocketbooks, we frequently leave God with only our leftover time and energy. We try to fit Him into the margins of our lives rather than making His rule and righteousness our top priority. In this message on Matthew 6:33 and Proverbs 3:5–6, Jesus flips our cultural priorities upside down. Looking at the Greek grammar behind "seek first," we discover that seeking God isn't a single morning event, but an ongoing, moment-by-moment active lifestyle. When we align our heartbeats with the Father's and surrender our need for self-sufficiency, God promises to supply our needs, ease our anxiety, and direct our paths. Key Takeaways: The Backyard Oil Strike: A funny story about digging a post hole at night, hitting a pipe, and mistaking gushing water for oil—illustrating what happens when we jump into decisions without checking with God first. "I Ripped Jesus": A sweet illustration involving an 8-year-old girl who panicked after tearing a Bible page because she knew Jesus is the Word, prompting us to ask how deeply we value Scripture in our daily lives. The Bagel Bites Philosophy: An explanation of the present active indicative tense in Matthew 6:33, showing how seeking God continually applies "anytime"—morning, noon, and night. Lessons from Senior Saints: Reflections on the quiet contentment of senior adults living on fixed incomes who model what it means to truly trust God for daily sustenance. Scripture: Matthew 6:25–33, Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 34:9–10, Philippians 4:19.
Sep 5

ALL THE PEOPLE

"Ever been completely convinced your name was on a VIP list, only to get publicly turned away at the door? After a hilarious mix-up at an exclusive wedding reception, we examine a far deeper truth: too often, we act as if God’s Kingdom has a selective guest list. In this message, we unpack why the gospel breaks down every barrier of politics, race, and background—because grace has no guest list." In a culture obsessed with tribalism, political division, and gatekeeping, it’s easy for Christians to fall into the trap of selective grace. We often act as if people need to look like us, vote like us, or sound like us before they can sit at the table. But Scripture makes it clear that abusing God's Word to justify exclusion, racism, or elitism is a complete contradiction of the gospel. God’s love isn't reserved for a high-society club—it is extended to all. Walking through 1 Timothy 2:1–6, Paul challenges Timothy to lead a church that petitions, prays, intercedes, and gives thanks for everyone—including kings, bosses, and political authorities we might naturally oppose. Because God desires all people to be saved through the one mediator, Christ Jesus, we are called to check our heart attitudes. Looking at Jonah’s stubborn resentment when God showed mercy to his enemies in Nineveh, this teaching pushes us to open up our prayer lists, pull up extra chairs at our tables, and freely share the unconditional love of God. Key Takeaways: The VIP Reception Mix-Up: A funny personal story about getting turned away at an exclusive wedding reception, serving as a backdrop for how we mistakenly try to guard the doors of faith. Praying for Authorities and Enemies: Why 1 Timothy 2 commands us to pray for leaders, bosses, and politicians—even when they don't share our views—so that we may live tranquil and godly lives. One Mediator, Ransom for All: Exploring how "the man Christ Jesus" tears down human self-sufficiency and offers total access to the Father regardless of ethnicity, background, or social standing. The Jonah Complex: Examining Jonah's anger in Jonah 4 to reveal how spiritual bitterness happens when we resent God showing mercy to people we think don't deserve it. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1–6, 2 Peter 3:9, Jonah 4:1–3.
Aug 26

ALL THE THREADS

What do you do when the threads of your life look messy, tangled, and out of order? In Week 4 of our series, ALL, we look at the unseen side of life's tapestry through the lens of Romans 8:28. It’s easy to look at our scars, unexpected trials, and sudden heartaches and ask, "God, how can this make any sense?" But while we live on the backside looking at the loose threads and exposed knots, God works from the front—actively weaving all things together into a glorious design. From the story of Joseph to the realities of our everyday struggles, we’ll discover that nothing in your story is wasted, your present pain is not your final destination, and the Master Quilter is using every scrap to conform us to the image of His Son. Primary Scripture: Romans 8:28–29 Big Idea: God is weaving all of your messy, tangled threads into a glorious design. Key Takeaway: Surrender what you can't control to the One who makes the broken whole. Highlights in this Episode: Lessons from the back of a quilt: Seeing the knots vs. seeing the design. Panta & Synergy: How God actively works all things together for our good. Looking at Joseph’s story: What was meant for harm, God intended for good. Defining the "Ultimate Good": Becoming more like Jesus day by day.
Aug 19

ALL THE WORK

We often divide our lives into two compartments: the sacred (God, church, worship music) and the secular (our jobs, bills, and everyday routines). But when God designed humanity in Genesis, that boundary didn't exist. Culture tells us to either worship our work through "workism"—finding our whole identity and worth in a career—or dread our work as a meaningless rat race. God offers a third way: seeing our daily labor as an act of holy devotion. By diving into the original Hebrew of Genesis 2, we uncover how the word abad seamlessly bridges the gap between tilling the ground and worshipping the Creator. From Adam's first job naming animals to Pharaoh's clash with Moses over Israel's true service, Scripture demonstrates that God gives us the raw building blocks of life to work hand-in-hand with Him. Whether you are clocking in at a corporate desk, raising children, or retired and mentoring the next generation, your calling lasts as long as your breath does. Key Takeaways: Work Before the Fall: Discover why work isn't a consequence of sin, but a pre-Fall design where humanity was invited to co-create and cultivate alongside God. The Abad Blend: A deep dive into the Hebrew word abad, which is translated throughout Scripture as work, till, serve, and worship—proving that in God's dictionary, labor and praise are two sides of the same coin. The Lego Motto: How Ole Kirk Christiansen (creator of Lego) rebuilt his life around the motto "pray and work," turning raw materials into a global legacy. Retirement & Calling: A look at Numbers 8 to see how retirement in God's Kingdom isn't about checking out, but shifting into an essential role of mentoring and assisting younger generations. Scripture: Genesis 2:4-20, Exodus 10:3-26, Numbers 8:24-26, Colossians 3:23-24.
Aug 16

ALL THE ROUTINE

It’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of daily routine—running through the hallway of the week just to crash on the weekend. We start to wonder: Does any of this daily stuff actually matter? King Solomon called life "under the sun" futile and exhausting when lived without God. But when God enters our ordinary days, everything changes. Your routine isn't a prison—it’s an altar. In Part 2 of our series "ALL," Pastor James explores how God meets us in the middle of our 6:00 AM coffee, our afternoon chores, and our daily schedules. KEY TAKEAWAY: "Your routine is not a prison. Your routine is God's altar." SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: • Ecclesiastes 1:8, 2:17-18, 5:18 • Romans 12:1-2 • Psalm 90:12 • Colossians 3:23-24

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The Church at 112 (C112) on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gathers weekly to encourage and equip each other into a growing relationship with Christ.

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James Reardon
Years Active

2021 - 2026
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226
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