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We believe the gospel impacts and transforms all aspects of our lives, our family, our neighborhoods, the arts, our faith communities, the marketplace and our world. As a faith community following Christ we are called to respond by engaging others with compassion, love and hope. ChurchONE supports local, regional and international efforts including YoungLife | ACTC | First Fruits Farm | Helping Up Mission | Cuirim House | IRC

  1. 2d ago

    Faith, Government & Authority | Romans 13:1–7 | Mike Donohue

    Faith, Government & Authority | Romans 13:1–7 | Mike DonohueHow should Christians relate to government—especially when we disagree with those in power?Romans 13:1–7 is one of Scripture's most challenging passages on government and authority. Paul calls Christians to respect and submit to governing authorities, yet Scripture also gives examples of faithful people resisting authority when obedience to government would mean disobedience to God.In this message, Mike Donohue explores what Romans 13 can teach us about living faithfully in the middle of political anxiety, disagreement, and uncertainty.Together we'll explore:• Why Paul describes government as an authority established by God• The role government is intended to play in promoting order and justice• Why submission should be our posture without becoming blind compliance• When obedience to human authority reaches its limits• How Christians can respectfully disagree, participate, vote, and advocate for change• Why our ultimate allegiance can never belong to a government, political leader, or institutionGovernment isn't our savior, but it doesn't have to be our enemy either. It has a role to play—and Christians can honor that role while remembering that every human authority is ultimately accountable to God.Jesus said to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give God what belongs to God. Caesar's image may be stamped on the coin, but God's image is stamped on us.Government can ask for our taxes, civic respect, and obedience to just laws. It cannot claim our ultimate allegiance, identity, or soul."Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God." — Romans 13:1If this message encouraged or challenged you, please follow the podcast and share this episode with someone wrestling with what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in our political world.Church OneSunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, MD 21212Learn more at:https://www.churchone.us

  2. Aug 30

    What Does Genuine Love Look Like? | Romans 12:9–16 | Mike Donohue

    It's easy to say we should love one another. Actually doing it is much harder. As Romans 12 shifts from what we believe to how we live, Paul gives us a practical picture of what it means to become people shaped by the love of God. In this message, Mike Donohue explores Romans 12:9–16 and Paul's simple but challenging instruction: Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Together we'll explore: What it means to love without hypocrisyWhy Paul's instructions are a picture of genuine love rather than a checklistHow to "riff" on love by asking what genuine love requires in each situationWhat it looks like to love difficult peopleHow pride, independence, and thinking we know it all can keep us from loving othersPractical ways to move toward people with greater compassion, hospitality, prayer, and care Genuine love won't look exactly the same in every circumstance. Sometimes it means rejoicing with someone. Sometimes it means weeping with them. It might mean practicing hospitality, listening instead of fixing, praying for someone, honoring them, or blessing someone who has hurt us. The invitation is to make genuine love the baseline of our lives and continually ask: What does it look like to genuinely love the person in front of me? God doesn't simply act lovingly. God is love. And as we receive His love, His grace transforms us into people who can increasingly give that love to others. "Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good." — Romans 12:9 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to grow in loving others more genuinely. Church OneSunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, MD 21212 Learn more at:https://www.churchone.us

  3. Aug 23

    Be Transformed | Romans 12:1–2 | Sarah Batley

    Be Transformed | Romans 12:1–2 | Sarah Batley What does a life changed by the mercy of God actually look like? After eleven chapters exploring sin, grace, justification, and the incredible mercy of God, Paul begins Romans 12 with a pivotal word: therefore. In light of everything God has done for us, how should we respond? In this message, Sarah Batley explores Romans 12:1–2 through three questions: Why? What? And how? Together we'll explore: Why God's mercy is the foundation for how we live What it means to offer ourselves as a "living sacrifice" Why worship involves our whole lives, not simply what happens on Sunday How the culture around us can quietly shape the way we think and live What it means to be transformed through the renewing of our minds How a transformed life can become a representation of who God is to others Following Jesus isn't about reluctantly giving something up for God. It's recognizing what He has already done for us and responding with our whole selves—our time, talents, resources, relationships, minds, and lives. Rather than conforming to the patterns of the world around us, Paul invites us into something different: continual transformation as we learn to see every part of life through the lens of God's mercy. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to grow in what it means to live a transformed life with Jesus. Church One Sunday Mornings at 10:15 AM 6200 North Charles Street Towson, MD 21212 Learn more at: https://www.churchone.us

  4. Aug 16

    Making Space for Others | Romans 11 | Mike Donohue

    Making Space for Others | Romans 11 | Mike Donohue If God wants to save us, what does it mean when the people around us simply aren't interested? Romans 11 wrestles with a difficult question: why do some people seem hardened to the good news of Jesus? For Paul, this wasn't merely a theological problem. He deeply cared that others would experience the mercy of God that he had experienced himself. In this message, Mike Donohue explores the mystery of God's mercy and what it means for the way we see, love, and engage the people around us. Together we'll explore: Why Paul cared so deeply that others would know Jesus How comparison can leave us with restless hearts Why only God can ultimately tell us that we're "enough" How the gospel transcends cultures without erasing their differences What it looks like to make physical, relational, and spiritual space for others How we can share our faith without manipulation or feeling responsible for the outcomeWe aren't called to force people to believe, nor are we called to simply stop caring. Instead, we're invited to live in the tension—to pray, make space, listen, engage, and trust that God is already at work. God's mercy isn't something we're meant to hold onto for ourselves. It's something we're invited to receive and then make space for others to receive as well. "Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!" — Romans 11:33 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded of the incredible mercy of God. Church OneSunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, MD 21212 Learn more at:https://www.churchone.us

  5. Aug 9

    You Are Enough | Romans 10:5–11 | Mike Donohue

    You Are Enough | Romans 10:5–11 | Mike Donohue Do you ever wonder if you're doing enough, achieving enough, or simply being enough? We live in a world of constant comparison. We're surrounded by reminders of what others have accomplished, how they live, and where we seemingly fall short. But in Romans 10, Paul points us toward a radically different answer to our longing to be enough. In this message, Mike Donohue explores Romans 10:5–11 through three ideas: the ladder, the message, and the mouth. Together we'll explore: Why righteousness and justification speak to our desire to be "enough"Why we can't climb our way toward acceptance with GodHow Jesus accomplished what we could not accomplish ourselvesWhat it means to confess that Jesus is LordWhy being right with God is something we receive, not something we achieveThe Christian faith isn't about climbing a ladder high enough to reach God. Jesus came down to us and accomplished what we could never accomplish on our own. Our enoughness isn't found in our performance, success, reputation, or comparison with others. Through what Jesus has done for us, God declares that we are enough. "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." — Romans 10:9 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that our standing with God isn't something we achieve—it's something we receive. Church One Sunday Mornings at 10:15 AM 6200 North Charles Street Towson, MD 21212 Learn more at: https://www.churchone.us

  6. Aug 2

    You're Meant for More | Mark 5:1–20 | Will Cox

    You're Meant for More | Mark 5:1–20 | Will Cox Have you ever felt like God was pursuing you—even when you were running the other direction? In this message, Will Cox explores the powerful story of Jesus and the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:1–20. It's one of the Bible's most dramatic pictures of transformation, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace and that Jesus has the authority to set people free. Together we'll explore: Jesus' authority over both the physical and spiritual worldThe difference between obvious and subtle forms of spiritual bondageHow God's love pursues us even when we run from HimWhy Jesus frees us not only from something, but for somethingHow your story can point others to ChristJust as Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee to seek out one broken man, He continues to pursue each of us today. He doesn't simply rescue us from our past—He calls us into a life of purpose, inviting us to share the story of His grace with others. "Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." — Mark 5:19 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that no one is beyond the reach of God's love. ChurchONESunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, MD 21212 Learn more at: https://www.churchone.us

  7. Jul 26

    Nothing Can Separate Us | Romans 8:31–39 | John Zeigenfuse

    Nothing Can Separate Us | Romans 8:31–39 | John Zeigenfuse If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8 reaches its breathtaking conclusion with one of the Bible's greatest declarations of hope: nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. In this message, John Zeigenfuse explores Romans 8:31–39, revealing how this passage invites us to see the beauty of Scripture and deepen our affection for Jesus Christ. By tracing connections throughout the Bible—from the Exodus, to the Gospels, to Christ's ascension—we discover a God who continually moves toward His people in love. Together we'll explore: How God the Father has proven His love for us Why Jesus continues to intercede on our behalf The incredible promise that nothing can separate us from God's love The beauty and unity of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation What it means to be welcomed home by our Heavenly FatherWhether you're walking through uncertainty, suffering, or doubt, Romans 8 reminds us that God's love is secure, His promises are certain, and Christ is continually working on our behalf. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." — Romans 8:38–39 If this message encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ. Church OneSunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, MD 21212 Learn more at:https://www.churchone.us

  8. Jul 19

    Why Did Jesus Have to Die? | Romans 8:3 & 8:15–17 | Mike Donohue

    Why did Jesus have to die? It's one of the most important questions in the Christian faith—and one that deserves more than a simple answer. In this message, Mike Donohue continues our journey through Romans 8 by exploring the doctrine of Christ's substitutionary atonement. Rather than asking us to simply accept what we've been told, we're invited to wrestle with what we believe and why we believe it. Together we'll consider: • Why sin ultimately produces death • How God's justice and mercy meet at the cross • Why forgiveness is always costly • What it means that Jesus took our place • How faith moves us from fear and slavery to sonship and inheritance The gospel isn't just information to borrow from someone else—it is truth meant to become our own. As we wrestle with these questions, we grow from simply hearing about Jesus to confidently trusting Him. "So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's Spirit when he adopted you as his own children." — Romans 8:15 If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is searching for a deeper understanding of why Jesus came, why He died, and what that means for us today. For more information, visit: https://www.churchone.us Join us in person: Sunday Mornings at 10:15 AM 6200 North Charles Street Towson, MD 21212

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We believe the gospel impacts and transforms all aspects of our lives, our family, our neighborhoods, the arts, our faith communities, the marketplace and our world. As a faith community following Christ we are called to respond by engaging others with compassion, love and hope. ChurchONE supports local, regional and international efforts including YoungLife | ACTC | First Fruits Farm | Helping Up Mission | Cuirim House | IRC

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