614 Church

614 Church
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This is the official podcast for 614 Church in Columbus, Ohio. Our mission is to make Jesus known in our neighborhood, our city, and around the world. We hope you encounter the Lord and find encouragement through these teachings!

  1. 3d ago

    Why You're Actually Burnt Out // Danny Batarseh

    It’s easy to treat God’s presence like a fireworks show—something we watch, enjoy, get emotional over, and then go home without letting it change us. But God’s presence isn’t just for our entertainment; God’s presence is designed to lead us directly to His purpose. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Are We Treating God’s Presence Like a Fireworks Show? 04:33 - Ephesians 2:10: Understanding God's "Poema" (Workmanship) 08:42 - Created for Good Works: Defining Your Ultimate Purpose 13:17 - The Burnout Trap: Seeking His Presence without His Purpose 17:49 - Raising the Bar: Moving Past Just Trying to Survive 21:56 - Boldness Over Education: Lessons from Peter and John 30:10 - An Invitation to Ask: God, What Do You Have for My Life? #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #ephesians #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving #purpose

    39 min

  2. Jun 28

    The Danger of Being Your Own King // Noah Schutte

    In this sermon, Noah breaks down the final chapters of the book of Judges (Ch 17–19), exposing two extremes of the human heart when we refuse to submit to Christ as King: religious hypocrisy and rebellious depravity.  Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 - Introduction & Scriptural Grounding (Philippians 2) 1:50 - The Problem with Kingship in Western Culture 3:56 - The "Toilet Bowl" Cycle of the Book of Judges 8:26 - Biblical Hermeneutics: Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Text 9:37 - Story 1: Micah and the Danger of Religious Hypocrisy 15:55 - The Powerlessness of Modern Household Idols 18:35 - Story 2: Rebellious Depravity and the Moral Decline of Gibeah 28:40 - Two Extremes, Same Spectrum: Submitting to Christ the True King #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #jacob #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving #judges

    41 min

  3. Jun 17

    You Didn’t Just Sign Up for a Ticket to Heaven // Daniel Batarseh

    "You didn’t just sign up for a ticket to heaven. If someone told you that, I deeply apologize. That’s not it." In the conclusion of this powerful message, Danny Batarseh challenges our modern perception of what it means to follow Jesus. Why are so many Christians experiencing pure exhaustion, fatigue, and burnout? Because trying to live the Christian life without truly seeing God rightly is a recipe for bitterness.  Danny unpacks the literal translation of Romans 12:1, showing why laying down your life as a living sacrifice isn't just "spiritual worship"—it is the only *rational* response to what God has done for us. Using the striking historical reality that only TWO people (Joshua and Caleb) from an entire enslaved generation actually survived the wilderness to enter the Promised Land, this sermon is an urgent wake-up call to examine what is influencing your mind, your calendar, and your defaults.  If you're ready to stop coasting, leave the old ways of self-worship behind, and take hold of true freedom, dive into this message with Daniel Batarseh. 📖 Scripture References: • Romans 12:1-2 • Exodus 17:8-12 • Exodus 32:16-18 • Exodus 33:11 • Numbers 13 & 14 Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. #DannyBatarseh #Romans12 #ChristianBurnout #Faith #614Church #Sermon #SpiritualWarfare #DanielBatarseh --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro & Scripture Reading (Romans 12:1-2) 00:50 - The 8th Grade Baseball Story: Trapped in Our Thinking 02:50 - The Central Idea: Transformed Like Joshua 03:59 - Point 1: Found in Action, Not Passivity (Exodus 17:8) 06:52 - Point 2: Positioning Protects from Worldly Influence (Exodus 32:16) 11:06 - Point 3: Purity of Heart When Obligation is Removed (Exodus 33:11) 16:13 - The Fruit of Transformation: Seeing with God's Eyes (Numbers 13-14) 20:34 - The Invitation into More (The Dolphin Boat Story) 23:44 - The "Ticket to Heaven" Misconception & Spiritual Warfare 24:48 - Romans 12:1 - What is "Rational Worship"? 25:23 - The Cause of Christian Fatigue, Burnout, and Bitterness 26:13 - The Striking Truth: Why Only Two Made it to the Promised Land 27:10 - On the Field: Changing the Way We Think 28:54 - The Danger of Building a Life of Total Comfort 29:57 - Closing Prayer and Ministry Call

    36 min

  4. Jun 7

    Get Your Head Back in the Clouds // David Swart

    In today's deep dive into Exodus 32–34, we look at the infamous story of the golden calf but with a perspective you might have never considered. The Israelites weren't abandoning God for atheism; they were trying to redesign their faith into something familiar, comfortable, and controllable. Are we doing God's will God's way, or are we rewriting the script to fit our own schedules and desires? Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 - Walking Through the Old Testament 1:57 - The Warning of the Summer Drift 3:41 - Get Your Head Back in the Clouds 4:40 - Exodus 32: Redesigning Our Faith 9:43 - God's Will is Found in His Presence 14:53 - Do We Want God or Just His Blessings? 20:19 - A Moment to Seek His Presence 22:50 - God's Will is Found in His Word #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #Jacob #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving

    45 min

  5. May 31

    The Cost of Staying // David Swart

    Are you feeling stuck, powerless, or trapped in a system of your own making? Modern culture promises freedom, but often leaves us carrying heavy burdens of debt, stress, and anxiety. In this message, we unpack Exodus 12-14 to explore the literal and spiritual journey from slavery to true freedom. From the global mission fields of Armenia to the ancient story of the Passover and the Red Sea, learn about the cost God was willing to pay to rescue you—and what it takes for us to finally walk out of Egypt. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 - Global Gospel: Lessons from Germany & Armenia 1:07 - The Trap of Comfort vs. God’s Mission 2:45 - The Global Epidemic of "Existential Alienation" 4:18 - Moving the Milestone: What is Real Freedom? 5:48 - Context of Exodus: 430 Years of Slavery 9:21 - The Tenth Plague & The True Meaning of Passover 13:05 - The Cosmic Ledger: The Cost of Your Freedom 19:52 - The Danger of Staying: Why We Prefer Familiar Slavery #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #Jacob #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving

    41 min

  6. May 24

    A Holy Boldness // Margaret Stunt

    Discover what it means to have "Contagious Courage," why independence might be blocking your blessings, and how to allow Jesus to lift you out of life's slimy pits. It's time to stop overthinking, step out of isolation, and live a life full of Holy Spirit promise! Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 - The Power of an Everyday Testimony 2:58 - The Word of God is Power, Not Paper 4:22 - Your Language Locates You (The Cancer Journey) 6:15 - What is Contagious Courage? 10:45 - Overcoming Disappointment, Distractions & Disqualification 18:52 - Psalm 40: Lifting You Out of the Slimy Pit 21:18 - Breaking the Curse of Independence & Insecurity #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #Jacob #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving #margaretstunt

    58 min

  7. May 17

    God Hears Our Cries and Sends Our Savior // Noah Schutte

    When things get heavy, it is completely natural to question if God is actually paying attention, or if He even cares about what you're going through. If you are currently feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're navigating a silent season, this sermon is a reminder that God isn't absent. He sees the situation, He hears your cries, and He has already provided the ultimate rescue through Jesus. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 - Reading the Word: Exodus 3:7-8 1:15 - Welcome & Life Updates with Noah Schutte 2:03 - The Masterful Blueprint of the Old Testament 3:29 - Why the Bible is Nothing Like Stranger Things 5:30 - Main Point: God Hears Our Cries 6:12 - The Symbolism of Egypt, Pharaoh, and Sin 11:37 - Moses: Relying on Human Strength vs. God’s Power 17:04 - Where Is God During 400 Years of Silence? 21:42 - 3 Keys to Encountering God in Your Wilderness #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #Jacob #Sermon #Exodus #moses #egypt #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving

    41 min

  8. May 10

    Why You Can’t Afford to Wait to Disciple // David Swart

    What if the window to impact the people you love is much smaller than you realize? In this Mother’s Day message, we look at the life of Jochebed, the mother of Moses. She didn't have a lifetime to shape her son; she had a small, intense window of about three years before handing him over to Pharaoh’s palace. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 0:00 – The Trap of "Waiting for a Platform" 1:45 – The Invisible Work That Matters Most 8:05 – Seeing Destiny Before It’s Visible 16:16 – Using the Tools You Have Right Now 22:35 – The 3-Year Window: Why Urgency Matters 25:33 – We Only Have a Season: Start Pouring In 27:14 – Who is Around Your Table Today? 29:23 – A Call to Start Now #christian #bible #614church #davidswart #abraham #isaac #Jacob #Sermon #Exodus #Jochebed #MothersDay #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #christianliving

    39 min
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This is the official podcast for 614 Church in Columbus, Ohio. Our mission is to make Jesus known in our neighborhood, our city, and around the world. We hope you encounter the Lord and find encouragement through these teachings!

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  • Creator
    614 Church
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    266
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 614 Church
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