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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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 5

    Romans 7:15–25 with Mike Donohue

    Why do we keep doing the very things we don't want to do? In one of the most relatable passages in all of Scripture, Paul describes the inner struggle that every person experiences. We know what is right, we want what is good, yet we often find ourselves falling back into old patterns. Romans 7 reminds us that our struggle isn't simply about willpower—it's about the deeper problem and power of sin. In this message, Mike Donohue explores Romans 7:15–25 by unpacking two foundational truths: • The problem of sin • The power of sin Rather than treating sin as a series of mistakes, Paul reveals it as an active force that corrupts even the good things in our lives. The answer isn't trying harder or becoming more religious—it is found in the person of Jesus Christ. This message invites us to honestly examine our own hearts: • How have I experienced the problem of sin this week? • Am I trying to overcome it on my own? • Am I trusting Jesus to do what I cannot do for myself? Even in the middle of our struggle, Paul points us toward hope: "Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord." — Romans 7:24–25 If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that our hope is not found in trying harder, but in the grace and power of Jesus Christ. For more information, visit:https://www.churchone.us Join us in person:Sunday Mornings at 10:15 AM6200 North Charles StreetTowson, 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