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Welcome to the Friends Church podcast! We are becoming a community of authentic Christ followers compelled to change our world.

  1. Brick by Brick | Revival Starts with You | Nehemiah 8 | Matthew Cork

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    Brick by Brick | Revival Starts with You | Nehemiah 8 | Matthew Cork

    We live in a world of incredible progress and incredible brokenness. Technology advances, systems improve, and opportunities expand, yet loneliness, anxiety, division, and despair remain. In Nehemiah 8–10, we discover that rebuilding what is broken around us is not enough. True renewal begins when God rebuilds what is broken within us.As the walls of Jerusalem were completed, the people gathered around God’s Word and experienced something far greater than a construction project. They were convicted, humbled, renewed, and awakened to God’s presence. Revival came not through better circumstances, but through hearts that were surrendered to God.Pastor Matthew reminds us that revival does not begin with buildings, programs, or even communities. Revival begins when God awakens individual hearts and moves people to respond in obedience. Through the power of Scripture, prayer, confession, and renewed commitment, God transforms ordinary people and uses them to accomplish extraordinary things for His kingdom.The question Nehemiah leaves us with is simple but powerful: Lord, what in me needs to change?

    38 min
  2. Brick by Brick | Responding to Trouble | Nehemiah 4-6 | Erik Thoennes

    Jun 1

    Brick by Brick | Responding to Trouble | Nehemiah 4-6 | Erik Thoennes

    Life is hard. Following Jesus doesn’t remove every struggle, it often places us in the middle of a spiritual battle. In Nehemiah 4-6, we see God’s people facing opposition from every direction: ridicule from enemies, conflict within the community, exhaustion, fear, and attempts to derail their mission. Yet through it all, they persevered.Dr. Eric Thomas walks through the story of Nehemiah and shows how patient endurance is built by depending on God’s character, God’s people, God’s Word, and ultimately God’s Son. The walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt not because the work was easy, but because the people refused to quit and trusted that God was at work among them.This message is a reminder for every believer facing discouragement, opposition, or fatigue: keep going. Don’t throw in the towel. Fix your eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, and trust that what God has called you to do is worth enduring for.

    39 min
  3. Brick by Brick | Rebuilding the Walls: Ownership | Nehemiah 1 & 2 | Matthew Cork

    May 24

    Brick by Brick | Rebuilding the Walls: Ownership | Nehemiah 1 & 2 | Matthew Cork

    Nehemiah was an ordinary man with an extraordinary burden. When he heard that Jerusalem’s walls were broken down, he didn’t rush into action. He wept, fasted, prayed, waited, and trusted God to open the right door at the right time. In Nehemiah 2, we see how God strengthens faith in the waiting, forges faith through prayer, and activates faith through obedience. Nehemiah’s burden became conviction, his conviction became action, and his action invited others into the work God was doing. This message challenges us to ask: What is keeping us from being used by God? Too often, our excuses override our obedience. But God still uses ordinary people who are willing to pray, trust, act, sacrifice, and step into His mission.

    35 min
  4. Brick By Brick | Restoring The Vision: Burden | Nehemiah 1 | Erik Theonnes

    May 18

    Brick By Brick | Restoring The Vision: Burden | Nehemiah 1 | Erik Theonnes

    Nehemiah was a real man, in a real place, facing a real burden. When he heard that Jerusalem was in great trouble, its walls broken down and its gates destroyed, his first response was not strategy, control, or panic. He wept, fasted, prayed, confessed, and turned to the God of heaven.In this message, we begin a study through Nehemiah and look at the kind of person God uses: ordinary people with kingdom-minded hearts, deep dependence on God, lives rooted in prayer, and a willingness to repent honestly before Him.Nehemiah reminds us that ministry is not just for pastors or professionals. All of God’s people are called to live with purpose, to care about God’s honor in the world, and to let His kingdom define every part of life.

    37 min

  5. May 10

    Mother's Day with Friends: Kind Words | Proverbs 18 | Matthew Cork

    Words are never neutral. They can build up or tear down, bring healing or cause harm, speak life or speak death.Scripture reminds us that “the tongue has the power of life and death,” and our words often reveal what is really happening in our hearts.This message challenges us to ask: Do my words sound like someone who has been with Jesus? Do my conversations build people up or tear them down? Would the people closest to me say my words reflect Christ?As we celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, we are reminded that even small words can carry lasting weight. A word of encouragement, kindness, affirmation, or blessing can change the direction of someone’s life. And when Jesus transforms the heart, He also transforms the words that flow from it.

    36 min
  6. The Art of Living | Taming Your Temper | Proverbs 9 | Erik Thoennes

    May 3

    The Art of Living | Taming Your Temper | Proverbs 9 | Erik Thoennes

    What if anger isn’t the real problem… but how we handle it is? In this message, we take an honest look at anger, not as something to ignore or suppress, but something to understand and transform. Because the truth is, anger can either destroy relationships or reveal what we truly care about. Drawing from Proverbs and the character of God, this message explores the difference between sinful anger that controls us and godly anger that is governed with wisdom. You’ll see how quickly anger can escalate in everyday moments, in our words, reactions, and relationships, and how easily it can take over if left unchecked. But this isn’t just about behavior. It’s about the heart. Scripture shows us that God Himself gets angry, yet He is always slow to anger, patient, and perfectly just. And through Jesus Christ, we see both the seriousness of sin and the depth of God’s grace, as His righteous anger is ultimately satisfied at the cross. This message will challenge you to: Recognize the difference between reacting and respondingUnderstand what your anger is actually revealingLearn how to slow down instead of blowing upReplace resentment with forgiveness rooted in the gospelBecome a peacemaker in a culture fueled by outrageBecause following Jesus doesn’t mean you never feel anger, it means you no longer let anger lead your life. If you’ve ever struggled with frustration, conflict, or being easily offended… this is for you.

    41 min
  7. The Art Of Living | Wisdom With Your Wealth | 1 Kings 3 | Aaron Ophaug

    Apr 27

    The Art Of Living | Wisdom With Your Wealth | 1 Kings 3 | Aaron Ophaug

    This message from 1 Kings 3 looks at the wisdom of Solomon and reminds us that every decision carries weight. Our choices rarely affect only us. They shape our families, relationships, churches, workplaces, and the people God has placed around us.Through Solomon’s early mistakes and his humble prayer for wisdom, we see that true discernment begins with dependence on God. Solomon did not ask for wealth, power, or revenge. He asked for a listening heart, the ability to hear God clearly and lead faithfully. That same invitation is available to us today.When life presents open doors, new opportunities, hard relationships, unclear next steps, or decisions bigger than we feel equipped to handle, God invites us to slow down, humble ourselves, and ask for wisdom. A wise life is not built on one dramatic moment, but on small, faithful, daily decisions to listen to God and obey His voice.The challenge is simple: don’t walk through every open door just because it opens. Ask God for a listening heart, surround yourself with wise people, and take the next faithful step with Him. New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here! We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PT

    39 min
  8. The Art of Living | Blessed To Be A Blessing | Matthew Cork

    Apr 27

    The Art of Living | Blessed To Be A Blessing | Matthew Cork

    This message from Proverbs 3 challenges us to live with open hands and a fully surrendered heart. True wisdom is not just knowing God’s Word, but trusting Him enough to let it shape how we live, give, serve, and steward everything He has placed in our hands.Through the call to “trust in the Lord with all your heart,” we are reminded that generosity is not just about money. It is about our time, talent, treasure, words, relationships, obedience, and willingness to join what God is already doing. When we honor God with our first and best, we discover the deeper truth that we are blessed to be a blessing.New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PT

    39 min
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Welcome to the Friends Church podcast! We are becoming a community of authentic Christ followers compelled to change our world.

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  • Creator
    Friends Church
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    524
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Friends Church
  • Show Website
    Friends Church Yorba Linda

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