https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movement-church-co--5973614
Insta: @movementchurchco
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Email: info@movementchurch.co
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovementChurchco]]>enChristianityTMChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d5efdaf4eb602466fcb589723972665.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movement-church-co--5973614Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:05 +0000Richie FikeRichie Fikeinfo@movementchurch.coThe Movement Church is based out of the Tri-Lakes Region of Southern Colorado. Pastor Richie Fike, and a talented team of lay-leaders populate this podcast feed with soul-stirring, heart-provoking, God-honoring messages intended to further the...
Insta: @movementchurchco
facebook: The Movement Church
www.movementchurch.co

Email: info@movementchurch.co
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovementChurchco]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-share-the-great-reversal-john-wilson--73452559Evangelical is simply who we are.
Culture has a distasteful view on that word - so how do we REVERSE IT?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73452559Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:40 +0000Richie FikeYou can't separate the word "Evangelical" from the word "Christian". Evangelical is simply who we are. Culture has a distasteful view on that word - so how do we REVERSE IT?Evangelical is simply who we are.
Culture has a distasteful view on that word - so how do we REVERSE IT?]]>1897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-share-the-great-distinction-tim-hawkins--73193477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73193477Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:27:07 +0000Richie FikeFollowing Jesus means more than believing like Him—it means engaging people like He did. This morning we discovered that one of the most powerful ways to share the Gospel is by creating radical curiosity and inviting others to encounter God through...2410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-share-the-great-omission-pastor-richie-fike--73062346Here's a question worth pondering:
What happens when Christians STOP living up to Jesus' Expectation?
What happens when the Great Commission becomes The Great OMISSION?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73062346Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:43:31 +0000Richie FikeThe Great Commission is more Expectation than Invitation. Here's a question worth pondering: What happens when Christians STOP living up to Jesus' Expectation? What happens when the Great Commission becomes The Great OMISSION?Here's a question worth pondering:
What happens when Christians STOP living up to Jesus' Expectation?
What happens when the Great Commission becomes The Great OMISSION?]]>2812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-share-the-great-expectation-pastor-richie-fike--72945001What if we've been hearing it as an invitation, when it's really not?
Every relationship navigates a certain set of expectations...
What if "The Great Commission" is really Jesus' "Great Expectation"?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72945001Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:16:25 +0000Richie FikeWhat if we've been reading Matthew 28:16-20 all wrong? What if we've been hearing it as an invitation, when it's really not? Every relationship navigates a certain set of expectations... What if "The Great Commission" is really Jesus' "Great Expectation"?What if we've been hearing it as an invitation, when it's really not?
Every relationship navigates a certain set of expectations...
What if "The Great Commission" is really Jesus' "Great Expectation"?]]>2738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-prayer-the-product-of-prayer-pastor-richie-fike--72833346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72833346Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:04:38 +0000Richie FikeMaybe the most dangerous, audacious question we could ask in regards to prayer is this: "What can we expect to happen when we pray?" Another way to say this: "What is the PRODUCT of PRAYER?" Pastor Fike is going to walk us down the narrow road of a...2897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-prayer-the-power-of-prayer-pastor-richie-fike--72744197This strange turn tells us everything we need to know about the POWER of PRAYER. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72744197Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:14:03 +0000Richie FikeOne of the strangest “turns” in all of scripture happens in Ephesians 6.  In a move that is so incredibly counter-intuitive, the Apostle Paul tells us that we are in a fight that no Christian can claim exemption from, and this fight is for the souls...This strange turn tells us everything we need to know about the POWER of PRAYER. ]]>2817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-prayer-the-practice-of-prayer-john-wilson--72623563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72623563Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:15:07 +0000Richie FikeSometimes, Prayer can feel like something "Professional Christians" know how to do, and "Regular People" honestly shouldn't even try. But, Jesus put prayer in the hands of the Regular People - so all of us regular people need to make the decision to...1915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-prayer-the-purpose-for-prayer-pastor-richie-fike--72527674If not - why not? If so - how does that affect our understanding of Love?
Prayer, for the Christian, is an URGENT matter…
but, what if God’s Purpose for prayer doesn’t quite line up with ours? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72527674Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:26:46 +0000Richie FikeIs Prayer a COMMANDMENT? Does God ORDER us to pray? If not - why not? If so - how does that affect our understanding of Love? Prayer, for the Christian, is an URGENT matter… but, what if God’s Purpose for prayer doesn’t quite line up with ours? If not - why not? If so - how does that affect our understanding of Love?
Prayer, for the Christian, is an URGENT matter…
but, what if God’s Purpose for prayer doesn’t quite line up with ours? ]]>3058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-christian-dating-pastor-richie-fike--72265376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72265376Sun, 31 May 2026 19:24:36 +0000Richie FikeDating in the 21st Century is hard. Harder still if you're trying to uphold ancient values. What does the Bible have to say about "dating"? And, how does this idea apply to more than just SINGLE PEOPLE?3085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-honor-your-parents-john-wilson--72150090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72150090Mon, 25 May 2026 06:11:15 +0000Richie FikeMost of the Ten Commandments make good sense. Murder, Theft, Idolatry... but, there's one on the list that really makes you wonder why it's there. "Honor Your Mother And Your Father". What does that mean? How are we supposed to do it? GREAT QUESTIONS...2426falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-full-cup-parenting-pastor-richie-fike--72050185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72050185Mon, 18 May 2026 03:54:46 +0000Richie FikeEvery parent knows that the clock is ticking. Whether the clock is in plain sight or a distant-future reminder - the day is coming when the children God has entrusted to their care will be launched into the world. So, the job of a parent is to equip...2935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-christian-conflict-pastor-richie-fike--71952601one critical component that can make or break a relationship... CONFLICT. 
And, here's the thing... even though it's inescapable, many of us tend to avoid it altogether. 
But, Christianity simply cannot approach the topic of Conflict Resolution the same way that the world does. God's expectation for His people is that we be the BEST at it. Find out how in this sermon from our continuing series, "URGENT CARE". (and Happy Mother's Day!) ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71952601Mon, 11 May 2026 05:21:00 +0000Richie FikeThere is one inescapable element in every relationship that's ever existed... one critical component that can make or break a relationship... CONFLICT.  And, here's the thing... even though it's inescapable, many of us tend to avoid it altogether. ...one critical component that can make or break a relationship... CONFLICT. 
And, here's the thing... even though it's inescapable, many of us tend to avoid it altogether. 
But, Christianity simply cannot approach the topic of Conflict Resolution the same way that the world does. God's expectation for His people is that we be the BEST at it. Find out how in this sermon from our continuing series, "URGENT CARE". (and Happy Mother's Day!) ]]>2975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hands-up-under-on-gary-shackleton--71843244But, the leaders of the Bible didn't carry big names - only big faith.
What does it look like for a church to carry the weight of leadership together?
Gary Shackleton (Send Network Church Planter Catalyst) shares some thoughts on this big idea...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843244Sun, 03 May 2026 21:01:37 +0000Richie Fike"Leadership" is a big word that carries big weight. But, the leaders of the Bible didn't carry big names - only big faith. What does it look like for a church to carry the weight of leadership together? Gary Shackleton (Send Network Church Planter...But, the leaders of the Bible didn't carry big names - only big faith.
What does it look like for a church to carry the weight of leadership together?
Gary Shackleton (Send Network Church Planter Catalyst) shares some thoughts on this big idea...]]>2002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-intended-use-marriage-pastor-richie-fike--71663121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71663121Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:39:21 +0000Richie FikeEveryone you know has an opinion about marriage - why it's good or bad... why it's worth it or not... whether it's a gift or a curse. But, since God's the one who invented it, shouldn't we ask the question: "What's God's Purpose For Marriage?" That's...2946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-wellness-check-pastor-richie-fike--71478175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71478175Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:42:40 +0000Richie Fike2595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-prescription-love-languages-pastor-richie-fike--71293299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71293299Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:48 +0000Richie FikeIn Week One of the URGENT CARE series, Pastor Fike presented the Biblical Reality that everything Jesus did was all in an effort to reunite His Father with His Father's Children. Mission Accomplished... but, the question that looms for us, (if, in...2907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgent-care-diagnosis-relationship-pastor-richie-fike--71125891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71125891Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:03:11 +0000Richie FikeThere is a common sentiment about the Easter Story - a group-think diagnosis of what took place that blessed morning. But, as in the case of Urgent Care Professionals, very often, the initial diagnosis only really attends to the loudest symptoms. What...3033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-proof-2-peter-3-jonathan-madrid--70982158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70982158Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:44:44 +0000Richie FikeAs we close out this RESIDENT ALIENS series, there's one last meaningful reality Peter wants us to remember - that the "now-and-not-yet" is our reality, and we're all going to have to simply acclimate to it. Find out why from "friend of the house"...3264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-supplements-2-peter-1-pastor-richie-fike--70821921The Apostle Peter’s got a different idea. 
Find out what it it is in this week’s sermon from our RESIDENT ALIENS series… ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70821921Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:58:15 +0000Richie FikeThe Beatles famously sang: “All You Need Is Love”.  The Apostle Peter’s got a different idea.  Find out what it it is in this week’s sermon from our RESIDENT ALIENS series… The Apostle Peter’s got a different idea. 
Find out what it it is in this week’s sermon from our RESIDENT ALIENS series… ]]>2939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alien-posture-1-peter-5-pastor-richie-fike--70653630
As Peter finishes his first letter to the RESIDENT ALIENS - he has something to say about the subject. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70653630Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:34:33 +0000Richie FikeSome of the most iconic “aliens” in pop culture history are recognizable just from the silhouette of their posture.  What if Christians - RESIDENT ALIENS - were JUST as iconic… just as recognizable…  And what if all it took to make the connection was...
As Peter finishes his first letter to the RESIDENT ALIENS - he has something to say about the subject. ]]>2920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-what-time-it-is-1-peter-4-1-11-pastor-richie-fike--70543177Peter's got some answers for that question... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70543177Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:34:47 +0000Richie FikeDo You know What Time It is?  Peter's got some answers for that question... Peter's got some answers for that question... ]]>2887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-with-an-answer-pastor-richie-fike-1-peter-3-12-17--70382385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70382385Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:25:57 +0000Richie FikeYou’re gonna hear some stats today that suggest that Christ-Followers need more equipping and practice than they’re actually receiving. Pastor Fike decided, instead of just sharing those stats and lamenting their reality, to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT....3059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-of-it-sent-into-it-pastor-richie-fike-2-22-26--70232112Have you USED the phrase? 
Pastor Fike, Peter, and, well, Jesus would all very much like to offer a gentle correction to all of God’s RESIDENT ALIENS walking the Planet Earth. 
Find out why in this week’s sermon from 1 Peter 2:18-3:10. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70232112Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:06:15 +0000Richie FikeHave you heard the phrase “In It - Not Of It”?  Have you USED the phrase?  Pastor Fike, Peter, and, well, Jesus would all very much like to offer a gentle correction to all of God’s RESIDENT ALIENS walking the Planet Earth.  Find out why in this...Have you USED the phrase? 
Pastor Fike, Peter, and, well, Jesus would all very much like to offer a gentle correction to all of God’s RESIDENT ALIENS walking the Planet Earth. 
Find out why in this week’s sermon from 1 Peter 2:18-3:10. ]]>3096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-thinking-jesus-living-john-wilson-1-peter-2-12-17--70075595It's demanding of us that we dileneate the difference between the culture of our world and the Kingdom we now belong to as Christians. We need to learn to "think Kingdom" and "live like Jesus"... and this week's passage proves that it's much easier said than done. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70075595Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:29:11 +0000Richie FikeThis whole series is elevating our thoughts to a different and higher level.  It's demanding of us that we dileneate the difference between the culture of our world and the Kingdom we now belong to as Christians. We need to learn to "think Kingdom"...It's demanding of us that we dileneate the difference between the culture of our world and the Kingdom we now belong to as Christians. We need to learn to "think Kingdom" and "live like Jesus"... and this week's passage proves that it's much easier said than done. ]]>2542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stand-out-don-t-fit-in-pastor-richie-fike-1-peter-2-1-10--69882472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69882472Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:04:13 +0000Richie FikeWhat does the Christian - "resident alien" - experience have to do with the SPHERE in Las Vegas? And, HOW does the Apostle Peter suggest we go about living like aliens on this crazy planet of ours?2756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-call-to-holiness-pastor-richie-fike-2-1-26--69744200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69744200Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:34:56 +0000Richie FikeSometimes, certain passages of scripture can lead to Kanye-levels of exasperation. This is one of those passages. The Apostle Peter, in an attempt to galvanize and encourage the displaced, dispersed, disheartened “Resident Aliens” spread across the...3023falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-pain-1-peter-1-3-12-pastor-richie-fike--69592770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69592770Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:11:46 +0000Richie FikeAny Cultural Anthropologist would most certainly pay attention to the parts of culture that bring joy, elation, warmth and cheer. But, you can't evaluate a people-group without leaning in to the "sore subject" of PAIN. Pain's a part of human life...3304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-an-alien-1-peter-1-1-2-1-18-26--69509155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69509155Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:44:22 +0000Richie FikeWe're kicking off a new Sermon Series in the books of 1 & 2 Peter called "RESIDENT ALIENS". What is an "alien"... and why does Peter address us as such? Find out in the first two verses of 1 Peter 1... and get ready to sign up for "Alien Life"!2793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-from-the-struggle-melissa-janish--69425674Last year, you faced all sorts of struggles and trials of many kinds. 
Guess what? This year, you will again. 
Life’s not about avoiding pain - It’s about learning from it. 
Melissa Janish can testify to that reality.  And, this week, at TMC- she did. 
With the help of the person in our Bibles most synonymous with trials of many kinds, (Job),
Melissa helps us to see that there are great lessons in the midst and on the other side of great trials. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69425674Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:13:55 +0000Richie FikeIt’s a new year, but, it’s still the same you.  Last year, you faced all sorts of struggles and trials of many kinds.  Guess what? This year, you will again.  Life’s not about avoiding pain - It’s about learning from it.  Melissa Janish can testify to...Last year, you faced all sorts of struggles and trials of many kinds. 
Guess what? This year, you will again. 
Life’s not about avoiding pain - It’s about learning from it. 
Melissa Janish can testify to that reality.  And, this week, at TMC- she did. 
With the help of the person in our Bibles most synonymous with trials of many kinds, (Job),
Melissa helps us to see that there are great lessons in the midst and on the other side of great trials. ]]>2737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-first-is-what-matters-most-pastor-richie-fike--69309297Before we get into the rhythm of our year....
Before we start solving problems and making impact on our world...
What Should We Be Doing... (wait for it)... FIRST?
What happens FIRST is what matters MOST.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69309297Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:26:14 +0000Richie FikeBefore we launch into a new sermon series... Before we get into the rhythm of our year.... Before we start solving problems and making impact on our world... What Should We Be Doing... (wait for it)... FIRST? What happens FIRST is what matters MOST.Before we get into the rhythm of our year....
Before we start solving problems and making impact on our world...
What Should We Be Doing... (wait for it)... FIRST?
What happens FIRST is what matters MOST.]]>2763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urgentness-in-26-pastor-richie-fike--69191672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69191672Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:30:08 +0000Richie FikeWhat's the difference between "urgency" and "urgentness"? Find out in this end-of-year, online-only sermon by Pastor Richie Fike, as he sums up the year that was for TMC and sets the trajectory for the year to come...2149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepare-him-room-what-if-we-don-t-john-wilson--69163656Let every heart prepare Him room..."
Right... but, what if we don't?
What does it look like when a person decides NOT to Prepare Him Room?
John Wilson has some thoughts on the matter...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69163656Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:34:43 +0000Richie Fike"Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king... Let every heart prepare Him room..." Right... but, what if we don't? What does it look like when a person decides NOT to Prepare Him Room? John Wilson has some thoughts on the matter...Let every heart prepare Him room..."
Right... but, what if we don't?
What does it look like when a person decides NOT to Prepare Him Room?
John Wilson has some thoughts on the matter...]]>2180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepare-him-room-two-responses-one-question-pastor-richie-fike--69050647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69050647Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:56:05 +0000Richie FikeEvery year, at Christmas-time, the whole world goes "Christmas-Crazy"... And MOST of the activity and calamity of Christmas has very little to do with Jesus Christ... you know: "The Reason For The Season". How in the world has Christmas crowded out...2552falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end-the-final-scene-pastor-richie-fike-rev-20-22--68954007We’ve been trying to make sense of where we currently are in the Biblical Timeline, and whether “the end is near”… and this week, as we finish this series about the purpose of Eschatology, we’ll reach a definitive answer to these two questions: 

1 - What is the purpose of Eschatology?
2 - Is This The End? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68954007Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:17:44 +0000Richie FikeWe’ve been trying to make sense of where we currently are in the Biblical Timeline, and whether “the end is near”… and this week, as we finish this series about the purpose of Eschatology, we’ll reach a definitive answer to these two questions:  1 -...We’ve been trying to make sense of where we currently are in the Biblical Timeline, and whether “the end is near”… and this week, as we finish this series about the purpose of Eschatology, we’ll reach a definitive answer to these two questions: 

1 - What is the purpose of Eschatology?
2 - Is This The End? ]]>3288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end-are-you-ready-jeff-rudder--68814042In fact, before Jesus had even been crucified, his disciples were asking him for clarity about what would happen at “the end of days”.  Jesus did what he often did… he answered the question with some parables… but, instead of giving a clear timeline, he offered a simple principle - GET READY. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68814042Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:01:57 +0000Richie FikeWe are not the first generation of believers to demonstrate curiosity about “the end”.  In fact, before Jesus had even been crucified, his disciples were asking him for clarity about what would happen at “the end of days”.  Jesus did what he often...In fact, before Jesus had even been crucified, his disciples were asking him for clarity about what would happen at “the end of days”.  Jesus did what he often did… he answered the question with some parables… but, instead of giving a clear timeline, he offered a simple principle - GET READY. ]]>2466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end-all-about-revival-justus-fike-joel-2--68716782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68716782Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:32:06 +0000Richie FikeJustus Fike joins us this week to share his perspective on what’s happening amongst Gen Z. What does it mean when “The Anxious Generation” initiates a Spiritual Awakening? What does it mean when the Prophet Joel pronounced that in the great and...2377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end-signs-signals-matthew-24-jeff-rudder--68597018or is there more left to happen before he does?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68597018Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:59:24 +0000Richie FikeIs the stage fully set for the second coming of Christ, or is there more left to happen before he does?or is there more left to happen before he does?]]>3565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end-did-we-miss-it-pastor-richie-fike-1-thessalonians-4--68491463but, the ultimate question we'll ask and answer today is this one:
What is the PURPOSE of "Eschatology"?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68491463Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:41:34 +0000Richie FikeAs we Launch into this new series, we've got a lot of ground to cover... but, the ultimate question we'll ask and answer today is this one: What is the PURPOSE of "Eschatology"?but, the ultimate question we'll ask and answer today is this one:
What is the PURPOSE of "Eschatology"?]]>3140falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multiply-your-ministry-scott-godinez-lake-ave-cc--68399852This Sunday, we were treated to that church's Pastor, Scott Godinez, joining us to share his heart for ministry, and how it applies to every Christian, in every church, everywhere...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68399852Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:42:11 +0000Richie FikeTMC is developing a unique & beautiful relationship with another Church Plant in Colorado... Lake Avenue Community Church // Pueblo, CO. This Sunday, we were treated to that church's Pastor, Scott Godinez, joining us to share his heart for...This Sunday, we were treated to that church's Pastor, Scott Godinez, joining us to share his heart for ministry, and how it applies to every Christian, in every church, everywhere...]]>2595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-the-end-of-the-beginning-pastor-richie-fike--68292156We've covered 50 Chapters in 20 Weeks!
At the Very End of Genesis, Joseph provides us with a Summary Statement, and in that Statement, we can see the Major Themes of the book...
And, Guess what? They Rhyme!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68292156Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:22:39 +0000Richie FikeHow do you "sum-up" the book of Genesis? We've covered 50 Chapters in 20 Weeks! At the Very End of Genesis, Joseph provides us with a Summary Statement, and in that Statement, we can see the Major Themes of the book... And, Guess what? They Rhyme!We've covered 50 Chapters in 20 Weeks!
At the Very End of Genesis, Joseph provides us with a Summary Statement, and in that Statement, we can see the Major Themes of the book...
And, Guess what? They Rhyme!]]>3348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-the-sons-sins-of-jacob-jeff-rudder--68207435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68207435Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:05:14 +0000Richie FikeTowards the end of Jacob's life, he gathered his 12 sons around him to speak words to them... words of blessing... words of prophecy... words of promise. Much of what he had to say was beautiful, meaningful, and touching. But, some of it was stinging,...2724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-god-sent-me-here-pastor-richie-fike--68114078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68114078Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:49:19 +0000Richie Fike4 Words out of Joseph's mouth tell us a lot about the lessons he's learned in the 20 years since he's been connected with his family. And, those 4 words can have a HUGE effect on the way that YOU step into your assignment each and every day moving...2869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-of-this-city-acts-17-16-34-2-year-anniversary-pastor-richie-fike--68026912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68026912Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:06:22 +0000Richie FikeAs we embark upon the beginning of YEAR 3 at TMC, Acts 17 offers up 3 Mission-Critical Questions... and this OUTDOOR SERVICE offered up 2 VERY INTERESTING guests.3200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-god-is-always-with-us-john-wilson--67844651But, every step of the way, the Bible makes a very clear, very intentional point: 
“God was WITH Joseph” What can we learn from that revelation? 
Why does Your Bible want you to pay attention to that reality? 
GENESIS 39...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67844651Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:16:10 +0000Richie FikeThat journey was filled with high highs and treacherous lows.  But, every step of the way, the Bible makes a very clear, very intentional point:  “God was WITH Joseph” What can we learn from that revelation?  Why does Your Bible want you to pay...But, every step of the way, the Bible makes a very clear, very intentional point: 
“God was WITH Joseph” What can we learn from that revelation? 
Why does Your Bible want you to pay attention to that reality? 
GENESIS 39...]]>2311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-here-comes-the-dreamer-pastor-richie-fike--67767495
Genesis 37]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67767495Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:32:00 +0000Richie FikeHumans tend to do a bad job of encouraging dreamers. We are much better suited towards the proven path than road less traveled. But, the God of the Bible is pretty keen on dreams and visions. He tends to cast vision into the hearts of leaders that...
Genesis 37]]>3094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-conflict-resolution-pastor-richie-fike--67676927The “Slick Heel” & The “Hairy Face” reunited…
Like an Old West Showdown… 
Nowhere to Run, and Nowhere to Hide…
But, it’s not gonna go down like you might think.
 
What this moment in Genesis does for us is set the table for a conversation about Healthy Conflict Resolution. What do you do when it’s time to fight? Who do you become? What does Scripture have to tell us about the way that Christians are to approach Conflict? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67676927Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:01:06 +0000Richie FikeIt’s all been leading up to this… The “Slick Heel” & The “Hairy Face” reunited… Like an Old West Showdown…  Nowhere to Run, and Nowhere to Hide… But, it’s not gonna go down like you might think.   What this moment in Genesis does for us is set...The “Slick Heel” & The “Hairy Face” reunited…
Like an Old West Showdown… 
Nowhere to Run, and Nowhere to Hide…
But, it’s not gonna go down like you might think.
 
What this moment in Genesis does for us is set the table for a conversation about Healthy Conflict Resolution. What do you do when it’s time to fight? Who do you become? What does Scripture have to tell us about the way that Christians are to approach Conflict? ]]>3352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-the-wrestling-pastor-richie-fike--67576607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67576607Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:03:00 +0000Richie FikeOne of the most famous moments in the book of Genesis happens in the crescendo of Jacob's life... as he is preparing for what could either be the next or the last conversation he'll ever have with his brother Esau, he "wrestles" with God. But, what...3117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-a-hairy-face-slick-heel-25-27-pastor-richie-fike--67500510A family that puts the “mess” is “messiah”…
We have made it to the story of Isaac’s two famous sons:  Esau & Jacob.

Pastor Fike had some fun relating the world of Professional Wrestling and the drama of Hollywood storytelling to the two major deceptions one of the boys pulled on the other.  What can be learned from a “Hairy Babyface” and a “Slickster Heel”? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67500510Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:52:43 +0000Richie FikeAs we continue to track with this Chosen Family of God…  A family that puts the “mess” is “messiah”… We have made it to the story of Isaac’s two famous sons:  Esau & Jacob. Pastor Fike had some fun relating the world of Professional Wrestling and...A family that puts the “mess” is “messiah”…
We have made it to the story of Isaac’s two famous sons:  Esau & Jacob.

Pastor Fike had some fun relating the world of Professional Wrestling and the drama of Hollywood storytelling to the two major deceptions one of the boys pulled on the other.  What can be learned from a “Hairy Babyface” and a “Slickster Heel”? ]]>2780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-the-transferral-of-faith-genesis-26--67418624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67418624Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:42:12 +0000Richie FikeBy the time we get to the end of the book of Genesis, the God of the Bible is referred to as "The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob". But, at the onset of Genesis Chapter 26... that hasn't happened for Isaac just yet. So, how did...3043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-abram-sarai-god-s-dysfunctional-family-jeff-rudder--67250076-Is there anything YOU can do to SPEED up the process?
-Is there anything YOU can do to MESS up the Promise?

The answers to THESE & a few more questions await you in this week's message from Jeff Rudder about GOD'S DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67250076Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:15:07 +0000Richie Fike-When God makes a promise, what’s YOUR responsibility to it? -Is there anything YOU can do to SPEED up the process? -Is there anything YOU can do to MESS up the Promise? The answers to THESE & a few more questions await you in this week's message...-Is there anything YOU can do to SPEED up the process?
-Is there anything YOU can do to MESS up the Promise?

The answers to THESE & a few more questions await you in this week's message from Jeff Rudder about GOD'S DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY]]>3047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-a-covenant-for-all-melissa-janish--67250047Not only was the promise God gave to Abram & Sarai a wild one for them to comprehend...
that they would bear a son in their old age, and that he would spawn many generations of Nations and Promise... 
But, that EVEN IN THAT MOMENT, God was considering YOU and ME. 
His Covenant with Abram & Sarai wasn't just a Covenant with a faithful, elderly couple. 
It was for ALL. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67250047Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:11:45 +0000Richie FikeIt's an astonishing revelation...  Not only was the promise God gave to Abram & Sarai a wild one for them to comprehend... that they would bear a son in their old age, and that he would spawn many generations of Nations and Promise...  But, that...Not only was the promise God gave to Abram & Sarai a wild one for them to comprehend...
that they would bear a son in their old age, and that he would spawn many generations of Nations and Promise... 
But, that EVEN IN THAT MOMENT, God was considering YOU and ME. 
His Covenant with Abram & Sarai wasn't just a Covenant with a faithful, elderly couple. 
It was for ALL. ]]>3773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-a-ferocious-flood-a-favored-family-pastor-richie-fike--66969639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66969639Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:59:43 +0000Richie FikeWhat if the story of Noah and the Ark isn't quite the "children's story" we've made it out to be? What if it's quite a bit more "adult"? What if it actually requires an extreme amount of maturity, complexity, nuance and theological depth to make sense...3552falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-when-it-gets-weird-genesis-6-1-10-jeff-rudder--66891502 
But, there is a category of Scripture that many of us have a really hard time knowing what to do with… the WEIRD ONES. The ones where we’re not sure what they’re talking about, and even if someone explained it to us, we really might not like the answer, because it would mean that the story we’re a part of is a little, well, weird. 
 
Welcome to GENESIS Chapter 6, and the “Sons of God” marrying the “Daughters of Man”, and the Giants called Nephalim that are inhabiting the Earth, apparently despite God’s best intentions. Oh, boy… have we got a SERMON FOR YOU!!! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66891502Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:49:37 +0000Richie FikeWe all love the passages of Scripture that maker perfect sense the very first time we read them. We also love the ones that edify us right away. We’ll even put up with the ones that convict us as soon as we read them.   But, there is a category of... 
But, there is a category of Scripture that many of us have a really hard time knowing what to do with… the WEIRD ONES. The ones where we’re not sure what they’re talking about, and even if someone explained it to us, we really might not like the answer, because it would mean that the story we’re a part of is a little, well, weird. 
 
Welcome to GENESIS Chapter 6, and the “Sons of God” marrying the “Daughters of Man”, and the Giants called Nephalim that are inhabiting the Earth, apparently despite God’s best intentions. Oh, boy… have we got a SERMON FOR YOU!!! ]]>3071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-the-beginning-of-the-end-pastor-richie-fike--66811187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66811187Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:34:19 +0000Richie FikeAfter Two Beautiful Chapters of Near-Perfect Existence, THE BIBLE takes a sharp turn in Chapter 3. The End of The Beginning Quickly Becomes The Beginning of The End. Defiance leads to Deception which leads to Disobedience. And, all of that leads to...3466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-man-woman-pastor-richie-fike--66710212Let’s talk about it… ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66710212Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:13 +0000Richie FikeGenesis 1 tells how the world, and every living creature, was made.  And, when you turn the page, the Bible tells the story… again.  But, this time, we get a little more detail about US. Specifically about WOMAN.  She was made in a fashion that is...Let’s talk about it… ]]>3078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-what-s-so-good-pastor-fike-justus-fike--66569560After God gets done Creating His world, He won’t create anything else. 
He’ll say of His creation, “It is Very Good.” 
Pastor Richie Fike and his son Justus set out on this Father’s Day to answer the question… 
“What’s SO GOOD about God’s Creation?” ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66569560Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:19:18 +0000Richie FikeGenesis 1 marks the END of The Beginning.  After God gets done Creating His world, He won’t create anything else.  He’ll say of His creation, “It is Very Good.”  Pastor Richie Fike and his son Justus set out on this Father’s Day to answer the...After God gets done Creating His world, He won’t create anything else. 
He’ll say of His creation, “It is Very Good.” 
Pastor Richie Fike and his son Justus set out on this Father’s Day to answer the question… 
“What’s SO GOOD about God’s Creation?” ]]>2891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genesis-in-the-beginning-introduction-jeff-rudder--66476167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66476167Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:31:01 +0000Richie FikeSometimes, when you need some good perspective on the world you’re living in, you need to go back to the beginning. How did we get here? Is this how it’s supposed to be? Why does life feel like this? Is this how it’s always felt? GENESIS is the first...2227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capacity-sp-levels-pastor-richie-fike--66277391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66277391Mon, 26 May 2025 05:09:35 +0000Richie FikeIn week one of this Sermon Series, Pastor Fike gave us a picture of an unhealthy dashboard.  This week, we’re getting a look, through the life of Jesus, at an alternative.  “SP Levels” (Spiritual Practice Levels) are ways to take stock of our soul’s...3236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capacity-ordering-your-life-john-wilson--66152699
John Wilson shared with us two beautiful secrets of Jesus' life that just might unlock the secrets to living at peace with our capacity in WEEK 3 of this prescient Sermon Series...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66152699Mon, 19 May 2025 16:35:57 +0000Richie FikeSo, how are we supposed to do it? In this crazy world, running at break-neck speed, fighting against competing values and relentless opportunities... how are we supposed to live WITHIN the boundaries of our God-given, God-designed capacity? Maybe the...
John Wilson shared with us two beautiful secrets of Jesus' life that just might unlock the secrets to living at peace with our capacity in WEEK 3 of this prescient Sermon Series...]]>2005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capacity-the-compounding-effect-alan-briggs--66049190
Alan Briggs, author of the book “BURNOUT”, joins us today to give us a starting point that promises incredible dividends… small adjustments that yield what he calls “COMPOUND RETURNS”. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66049190Mon, 12 May 2025 03:56:29 +0000Richie FikeLast week we diagnosed the problem - we’re all doing too much, too fast, and it’s hurting us.  So, how do you even begin to start attacking a solution to a problem so systemic?  How do you approach an issue that’s gotten so deep into our root system…...
Alan Briggs, author of the book “BURNOUT”, joins us today to give us a starting point that promises incredible dividends… small adjustments that yield what he calls “COMPOUND RETURNS”. ]]>2445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capacity-red-lining-pastor-richie-fike--65912515CAPACITY”, we’ll take a hard look at the condition of our souls, the example of our Savior, and the prescription found in Scripture for how we are to approach the concept of stewarding the most precious commodity we have… the one shot we have at living life on this side of eternity.
 
Is the Christian life supposed to be a life of “red-lining”? Are we supposed to be pushing ourselves to the absolute maximum capacity? And, if not, what is the alternative? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65912515Mon, 05 May 2025 02:35:49 +0000Richie FikeIn this new Sermon Series, “CAPACITY”, we’ll take a hard look at the condition of our souls, the example of our Savior, and the prescription found in Scripture for how we are to approach the concept of stewarding the most precious commodity we have…...CAPACITY”, we’ll take a hard look at the condition of our souls, the example of our Savior, and the prescription found in Scripture for how we are to approach the concept of stewarding the most precious commodity we have… the one shot we have at living life on this side of eternity.
 
Is the Christian life supposed to be a life of “red-lining”? Are we supposed to be pushing ourselves to the absolute maximum capacity? And, if not, what is the alternative? ]]>2816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-bartimaeus-pastor-richie-fike--65773248
This week, as we close the series, Jesus has a question for us.  He is going to flip our question on its ear.  Get ready to interrogate your heart and search for the answer to one of the great questions you’ll ever hear the God of the Universe ask you… ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65773248Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:50:34 +0000Richie FikeFor 8 weeks in this series, we’ve listened as folks have asked Jesus the same question in their own way, and marveled as Jesus has answered each questioner in His own way.  This week, as we close the series, Jesus has a question for us.  He is going...
This week, as we close the series, Jesus has a question for us.  He is going to flip our question on its ear.  Get ready to interrogate your heart and search for the answer to one of the great questions you’ll ever hear the God of the Universe ask you… ]]>3047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-from-doubt-to-faith-pastor-richie-fike--65645746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65645746Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:42 +0000Richie FikeThere are several moments in the Easter Story that could have served as "THE END" of the story, and had the story ended at any of those moments, it STILL would have been a very good story. But, every one of those moments would have left us with a...3041falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-salvation-on-jesus-terms-melissa-janish--65562093 
That same crowd of people, in that same town, just a few days later are just as ravenous in their opposition as they were in their praise. 

How? Why? And, what can we learn from such a turn-of-a-dime reversal?  Could it be that Jesus wasn’t willing to meet the purpose of their praise?  Could it be that His mission didn’t match their passion?  And, could it be that we are just as guilty of asking God to live on our terms as the crowd was that infamous day? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65562093Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:33:02 +0000Richie FikeEvery Palm Sunday, (The Sunday before Easter), we are reminded of the story of a crowd of people ravenously celebrating the “triumphant arrival” of Jesus into their town.    That same crowd of people, in that same town, just a few days later are just... 
That same crowd of people, in that same town, just a few days later are just as ravenous in their opposition as they were in their praise. 

How? Why? And, what can we learn from such a turn-of-a-dime reversal?  Could it be that Jesus wasn’t willing to meet the purpose of their praise?  Could it be that His mission didn’t match their passion?  And, could it be that we are just as guilty of asking God to live on our terms as the crowd was that infamous day? ]]>3423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-two-kinds-of-people-pastor-richie-fike--65393432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65393432Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:49:23 +0000Richie FikeMost of us have lived long enough to know that there’s a lot more than “two kinds of people” in this world. But, at the onset of eternity, as it’s all getting sorted out, and Jesus Christ is asserting his authority and granting access to HIs Kingdom,...3101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-the-loophole-pastor-richie-fike--65247917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65247917Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:01:24 +0000Richie FikeWhat If I told you that you don’t need Jesus to make it to Heaven, and that hidden in plain-sight of the pages of the Bible is a LOOPHOLE allowing anyone brave enough, strong enough, and righteous enough to pass through it to give it a try? What if I...3081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-the-woman-at-the-well-pastor-richie-fike--65051656
All that, and a little bit of fun with a CHURCH ORGAN app today.  You’re gonna like this one! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65051656Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:18:45 +0000Richie FikeThis is one of the most well-known, oft-told stories from the Gospels.  A Samaritan woman and the Messiah meet up at Jacob’s Well at High Noon.  They have a conversation about… water. But, is it REALLY a conversation about water, or is there more...
All that, and a little bit of fun with a CHURCH ORGAN app today.  You’re gonna like this one! ]]>3083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-zacchaeus-the-power-of-invitation-pastor-richie-fike--64922163
WHAT MUST I DO isn't just a question for the lost... it's a question for the CHURCH, too. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64922163Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:09:04 +0000Richie FikeIf you grew up in the church, you know the song about the "wee little man", but, there's a lot more to the story than a short guy in a sycamore tree. Jesus was teaching us about THE POWER OF INVITATION, and flipping our THESIS QUESTION on its ear....
WHAT MUST I DO isn't just a question for the lost... it's a question for the CHURCH, too. ]]>2737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-nicodemus-john-3-1-17-pastor-richie-fike--64782984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64782984Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:44:13 +0000Richie FikeThe most famous verse in the whole Bible is an answer to a question that was never intended to be asked. As we "Diagnose the Dialogue" between the Greatest Teacher of all time and one of the Greatest Learners of his time, we'll see that the...2775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-must-i-do-rich-young-ruler-pastor-richie-fike--64668386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64668386Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:01:48 +0000Richie FikeFor the next several weeks, as we journey towards EASTER SUNDAY, we’ll be spending time with Jesus as He has conversations with people in the Bible about the pathway to Eternal Life, and we’ll be looking for clues as to how these very individual, very...2941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-strength-weakness-pastor-richie-fike--64546994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64546994Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:22:45 +0000Richie Fike2025 has already proven to be a topsy-turvy year for so many people, including many in our church. Pastor Fike had no intentions of adding this set of "TWO WORDS" to the series, but, God did. Sometimes, God brings us low to show us how HIGH He really...3855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-fear-not-jeff-rudder--64479183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64479183Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:42:18 +0000Richie FikeAll of the other TWO-WORD-PHRASES we've covered are up against a common enemy... a basic human instinct that keeps us from taking God at His Word, walking out in faith, choosing to "one-another", and living a life of stillness. The reason we know this...1839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-follow-me-john-wilson--64287493Sex, in our culture… cheap. 
People… expendable. 
Obedience… negotiable. 
 
For this week’s TWO-WORD sermon, we’re gonna Cross-Examine a HEAVY phrase that our world has done its best to LIGHTEN. The poison has surely gotten into the bloodstream, so it’s high-time we reclaim the high ground! 
 
What does it really mean when Jesus Christ compels you and to take Him up on His offer?
What would it require of you to say yes to this not-so-simple invitation: 

FOLLOW ME]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64287493Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:20:03 +0000Richie FikeThe world we live in has a tendency to cheapen the values, notions & words of God.  Sex, in our culture… cheap.  People… expendable.  Obedience… negotiable.    For this week’s TWO-WORD sermon, we’re gonna Cross-Examine a HEAVY phrase that our...Sex, in our culture… cheap. 
People… expendable. 
Obedience… negotiable. 
 
For this week’s TWO-WORD sermon, we’re gonna Cross-Examine a HEAVY phrase that our world has done its best to LIGHTEN. The poison has surely gotten into the bloodstream, so it’s high-time we reclaim the high ground! 
 
What does it really mean when Jesus Christ compels you and to take Him up on His offer?
What would it require of you to say yes to this not-so-simple invitation: 

FOLLOW ME]]>2043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-one-another-pastor-richie-fike--64151921
The TWO WORDS? ONE ANOTHER.

(Here’s the List we promised:)
Love one another (John 13:34 - This command occurs at least 16 times)
Be devoted to one another (Romans 12:10)
Honor one another above yourselves (Romans 12:10)
Live in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16)
Build up one another (Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
 Be likeminded towards one another (Romans 15:5)
Accept one another (Romans 15:7)
Admonish one another (Romans 15:14; Colossians 3:16)
Greet one another (Romans 16:16)
Care for one another (1 Corinthians 12:25)
Serve one another (Galatians 5:13)
Bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2)
Forgive one another (Ephesians 4:2, 32; Colossians 3:13)
Be patient with one another (Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13)
Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15, 25)
Be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32)
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19)
Submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21, 1 Peter 5:5)
Consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3)
Look to the interests of one another (Philippians 2:4)
Bear with one another (Colossians 3:13)
Teach one another (Colossians 3:16)
Comfort one another (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
Encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Exhort one another (Hebrews 3:13)
Stir up [provoke, stimulate] one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24)
Show hospitality to one another (1 Peter 4:9)
Employ the gifts that God has given us for the benefit of one another (1 Peter 4:10)
Clothe yourselves with humility tow ards one another (1 Peter 5:5)
Pray for one another (James 5:16)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64151921Sun, 02 Feb 2025 23:18:32 +0000Richie FikeThere are TWO WORDS that are spoken in tandem more than any other combined phrase in the NEW TESTAMENT… (OTHER THAN JESUS CHRIST). These TWO WORDS are the marching orders for the CHURCH. They are a WE-directive, and not a ME-directive. Jesus...
The TWO WORDS? ONE ANOTHER.

(Here’s the List we promised:)
Love one another (John 13:34 - This command occurs at least 16 times)
Be devoted to one another (Romans 12:10)
Honor one another above yourselves (Romans 12:10)
Live in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16)
Build up one another (Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
 Be likeminded towards one another (Romans 15:5)
Accept one another (Romans 15:7)
Admonish one another (Romans 15:14; Colossians 3:16)
Greet one another (Romans 16:16)
Care for one another (1 Corinthians 12:25)
Serve one another (Galatians 5:13)
Bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2)
Forgive one another (Ephesians 4:2, 32; Colossians 3:13)
Be patient with one another (Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13)
Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15, 25)
Be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32)
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19)
Submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21, 1 Peter 5:5)
Consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3)
Look to the interests of one another (Philippians 2:4)
Bear with one another (Colossians 3:13)
Teach one another (Colossians 3:16)
Comfort one another (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
Encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Exhort one another (Hebrews 3:13)
Stir up [provoke, stimulate] one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24)
Show hospitality to one another (1 Peter 4:9)
Employ the gifts that God has given us for the benefit of one another (1 Peter 4:10)
Clothe yourselves with humility tow ards one another (1 Peter 5:5)
Pray for one another (James 5:16)]]>3297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-cease-striving-pastor-richie-fike--63921909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63921909Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:31:47 +0000Richie FikeWhat if you're only TWO WORDS away from a breakthrough? What if the only thing standing in the way of major change in your life is the integration of TWO WORDS... CEASE STRIVING.2667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-words-exercise-faith-pastor-richie-fike--63669583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63669583Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:22:27 +0000Richie FikeWhat if you're only TWO WORDS away from actual, real-life breakthrough? What if all that's standing between you and the change you've been longing for is the implementation of TWO WORDS? What might those words be? Find out in this 5-week series......2543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/distinctives-of-a-disciple-pastor-richie-fike--63586847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63586847Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:47:11 +0000Richie FikeIn 1962, Vince Lombardi gathered his Green Bay Packers team together in the locker room before they ever held a practice and reminded them of their mission. “This is a football”. For our first Sunday of 2025, Pastor Fike did a similar thing. What is...3029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-plan-waiting-on-the-world-to-change-12-22-24-jeff-rudder--63443865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63443865Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:21:05 +0000Richie FikeOne of the great mysteries in all of human history is the choice God made to a teenage girl to birth the Messiah. What can we learn from the unusual ways God tends to do what He does? What does His methodology mean for us? How much did Mary really...2529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prophecies-waiting-on-the-world-to-change-12-15-24-john-wilson--63333506
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63333506Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:25:56 +0000Richie Fike1792 years is a long time to wait for anything. But, if you've waiting that long, sometimes, the thing you think you're waiting for gets twisted into something else... something just slightly askew. Christmas Morning was the morning when everything...
]]>2271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-process-waiting-on-the-world-to-change-12-8-24-pastor-richie-fike--63231348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63231348Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:19:29 +0000Richie FikeOne thing our Pastor loves is “Christmas Magic”… that moment when a gift can produce the look of gratitude in a person’s eyes that almost nothing else can. The Christmas Story is what inspires the pursuit of that moment. We go through a lot of trouble...3171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-promise-waiting-on-the-world-to-change-12-1-24-pastor-richie-fike--63099901]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63099901Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:50:15 +0000Richie FikeDecember marks the beginning of Advent, and Advent marks the beginning of the greatest story ever woven through the pages of history by the hands of our great God... a story promised and threatened through the life of one very old, very unlikely, very...]]>2815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-25-6-10-what-should-we-be-doing-11-24-24-pastor-richie-fike--62994896]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62994896Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:49:12 +0000Richie FikeThe Apostle Paul has spent the bulk of the letter to the Church at Galatia stressing what NOT to do. Now, "Pastor Paul" is going to turn the corner and give some counsel to them, and to us, on what we SHOULD be doing...]]>2779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-16-24-do-you-know-the-cheat-code-11-17-24-pastor-richie-fike--62792283]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62792283Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:03:37 +0000Richie FikeIf you knew there was a way to make Christian Living just a little bit easier... just a little bit better... just a little less frustrating...If you knew there was a "Cheat Code" to Christianity, would you use it?]]>2589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-5-1-15-what-are-we-freed-for-11-10-24-pastor-richie-fike--62694439]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62694439Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:42:57 +0000Richie FikeFor most Christians, the question, "What were you freed FROM?" is paramount. But, the follow-up is crucial, too. Why would Jesus go through all that trouble to set us free? Paul has an answer in Galatians 5:1-15.]]>2658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-leave-the-loser-jared-anderson-ruth-1--62599746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62599746Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:38:24 +0000Richie FikeEvery November, as a church, we remind ourselves that "Mission" isn't something that happens somewhere else. It's something that's happening all around us all the time. This week, we get to hear from a man who's been surprised by the unconventional...2227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-3-23-4-6-earner-or-heir-pick-a-side-pastor-richie-fike--62524925God has a deep determination for inheritance... sharing all that He is with whomever will trust in Him. 
Some people are earners. Others are heirs. Which are you? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62524925Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:03:48 +0000Richie FikeOur culture has a real obsession with succession... building for itself a fiefdom that will last.  God has a deep determination for inheritance... sharing all that He is with whomever will trust in Him.  Some people are earners. Others are heirs....God has a deep determination for inheritance... sharing all that He is with whomever will trust in Him. 
Some people are earners. Others are heirs. Which are you? ]]>3071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-3-11-22-why-should-i-let-you-in-pastor-richie-fike--62466136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62466136Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:02:57 +0000Richie FikeStanding at the gates of Heaven, confronted by the Lord with the age-old question... "Why Should I Let You In?"... what would be your answer? What's the right answer? Find out in this week's sermon from Galatians 3:11-22.2585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-3-1-10-which-came-first-melissa-janish--62361482which came first.. the chicken or the egg? 
But, the more important question is this one: 
Which came first... The Love or The Law? 

Melissa Janish walks us through Paul's argument about this crucial question. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62361482Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:48:50 +0000Richie FikeThere is an age-old question that has flumoxxed humanity...  which came first.. the chicken or the egg?  But, the more important question is this one:  Which came first... The Love or The Law?  Melissa Janish walks us through Paul's argument about...which came first.. the chicken or the egg? 
But, the more important question is this one: 
Which came first... The Love or The Law? 

Melissa Janish walks us through Paul's argument about this crucial question. ]]>2057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-2-11-21-losing-my-religion-pastor-richie-fike--62160305find out this week as we continue our GALATIANS SERIES]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62160305Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:04:45 +0000Richie FikeWhat do Hulk Hogan, Michael Stipe and Bo Nix have to do with Galatians 2:11-21... find out this week as we continue our GALATIANS SERIESfind out this week as we continue our GALATIANS SERIES]]>2877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-2-1-10-is-it-a-waste-pastor-richie-fike--62072354confident, accomplished, brave, passionate, unstoppable. 
But, here in Galatians 2, Paul shares with us a moment when he was something we'd likely never describe him as: INSECURE. 

What can we learn from it, and how can we help him? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62072354Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:13:09 +0000Richie FikeThe Apostle Paul can be described in a lot ways with a lot of words... confident, accomplished, brave, passionate, unstoppable.  But, here in Galatians 2, Paul shares with us a moment when he was something we'd likely never describe him as: INSECURE. ...confident, accomplished, brave, passionate, unstoppable. 
But, here in Galatians 2, Paul shares with us a moment when he was something we'd likely never describe him as: INSECURE. 

What can we learn from it, and how can we help him? ]]>2975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-1-11-24-does-god-want-to-change-me-pastor-richie-fike--61761209But, is God obsessed with change? Does God want to change us? 
What if God's not worrying so much about changing us as He is leading us? 
Galatians 1:11-24 gives us a fascinating view into that question. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61761209Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:43:13 +0000Richie FikeWe live in a culture that is obsessed with change.  But, is God obsessed with change? Does God want to change us?  What if God's not worrying so much about changing us as He is leading us?  Galatians 1:11-24 gives us a fascinating view into that...But, is God obsessed with change? Does God want to change us? 
What if God's not worrying so much about changing us as He is leading us? 
Galatians 1:11-24 gives us a fascinating view into that question. ]]>2791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galatians-1-3-10-too-good-to-be-true-pastor-richie-fike--61305169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61305169Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:13:33 +0000Richie FikeAs we launch into our Sermon Series from the Book of Galatians, we'll be confronted with one road and two ditches, and the age-old question that has echoed through the generations... "Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ Too Good To Be True?"2649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-art-matter-steve-hixon--61232295And, should it? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61232295Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:24:16 +0000Richie FikeDoes art matter... to the world... to God... to you? And, should it? And, should it? ]]>2153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-145-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-richie-fike--61160735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61160735Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:58:34 +0000Richie FikeWhen a man hits a milestone birthday, he tends to reorient the trajectory of his life. King David did just that as he wrote Psalm 145... a Psalm all about Showing & Telling. 2552bluey,pastorfike,psalm145,richiefike,showandtell,storiesbehindthepsalms,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-139-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-richie-fike--61084558Rich poetry that celebrates the grand and the granular nature of God… 
But, what was happening behind the scenes in David’s life when he wrote it? 
Find out as Pastor Richie Fike unpacks the poem of a 30 year old on the precipice of his life. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61084558Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:26:02 +0000Richie FikePsalm 139 is one of the most quoted Psalms in the book.  Rich poetry that celebrates the grand and the granular nature of God…  But, what was happening behind the scenes in David’s life when he wrote it?  Find out as Pastor Richie Fike unpacks the...Rich poetry that celebrates the grand and the granular nature of God… 
But, what was happening behind the scenes in David’s life when he wrote it? 
Find out as Pastor Richie Fike unpacks the poem of a 30 year old on the precipice of his life. ]]>2617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-22-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-jeff-rudder--60994417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60994417Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:11:14 +0000Richie FikePsalm 22 is equal parts lament & praise... and one more incredible thing, too.2505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-82-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-jeff-rudder--60993872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60993872Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:58:58 +0000Richie Fike3173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-60-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-melissa-janish--60993867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60993867Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:57:48 +0000Richie Fike2475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-18-the-stories-behind-the-psalms-melissa-janish--60993858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60993858Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:56:47 +0000Richie Fike2467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-142-stories-behind-the-psalms-john-wilson--60692311How did David get there?
Why did he choose to write a psalm from there?
What had he learned about God that still applies to us now? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60692311Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:02:55 +0000Richie FikePsalm 142 is written from the confines of a cave.  How did David get there? Why did he choose to write a psalm from there? What had he learned about God that still applies to us now? How did David get there?
Why did he choose to write a psalm from there?
What had he learned about God that still applies to us now? ]]>2163cavetalk,chessmasters,howtowithjohnwilson,movementchurchco,psalm142,storiesbehindthepsalmsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-51-stories-behind-the-psalms--60629502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60629502Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:10:04 +0000Richie FikeOne of the most famous stories in the Bible came at one of the lowest moments in King David's life. And, the Psalm that he wrote in the aftermath tells the story of a real hero. Find out about who that hero is in this week's sermon from our series,...3055curbyourenthusiasm,lessonsfromafall,pastorfike,psalm51,richiefike,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-47-the-stories-behind-the-psalms--60560907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60560907Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:22:12 +0000Richie Fike2957falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-23-stories-behind-the-psalms-jeremiah-cope--60484307
We were treated to the one-of-a-kind delivery of our Worshp Director, Jeremiah Cope to find out the answers to these and many more questions... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60484307Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:35:16 +0000Richie FikeMaybe the most famous Psalm of all time is Psalm 23, so on June 23, 2024, that's exactly the Psalm we covered. Why did David refer to God as a shepherd, and to himself as a sheep? What is the signficance of that allegory? And, how does it shape the...
We were treated to the one-of-a-kind delivery of our Worshp Director, Jeremiah Cope to find out the answers to these and many more questions... ]]>2319coolio,goatboy,jeremiahcope,movementchurchco,psalm23,storiesbehindthepsalms,welikesheepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-3-stories-behind-the-psalms-john-wilson--60415303The kind of worshipper he was. The kind of shepherd he was. 
But, Psalm 3 tells us a lot about the kind of father he was. 
And, what could be more appropriate on Father’s Day? 

John Wilson shares the stories behind Psalm 3 today, and gives us insight into what these revelations mean for each of us. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60415303Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:35:56 +0000Richie FikeWe know a lot about the kind of leader King David was.  The kind of worshipper he was. The kind of shepherd he was.  But, Psalm 3 tells us a lot about the kind of father he was.  And, what could be more appropriate on Father’s Day?  John Wilson...The kind of worshipper he was. The kind of shepherd he was. 
But, Psalm 3 tells us a lot about the kind of father he was. 
And, what could be more appropriate on Father’s Day? 

John Wilson shares the stories behind Psalm 3 today, and gives us insight into what these revelations mean for each of us. ]]>2145johnwilson,psalm3,sexiestmanalive,storiesbehindthepsalms,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalm-24-the-stories-behind-the-psalms--60257177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60257177Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:00:03 +0000Richie FikeIn the launch of our new series, “The Stories Behind the Psalms”, we’re taking a look at David’s last days on Earth, as he penned Psalm 24. He was concerned, and maybe even consumed, with leaving a legacy behind… 2868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxiety-your-brain-in-your-bible--60181849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60181849Sun, 26 May 2024 22:39:08 +0000Richie FikeIn the final installment of the Your Brain in Your Bible series, Pastor Richie Fike digs into an issue that ALL of us have to interrogate within ourselves. Yes, there is a such thing as Clinical Anxiety, but, NO, the rest of us are not exempt. 2957anxiety,lemonjuice,limejuice,pastorfike,richiefike,siracha,steviewonderisntblind,themovementchurchco,yourbraininyourbiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burnout-your-brain-in-your-bible--60091673Burnout... it's not just for Pastors. It's not just for leaders. It's a topic that reaches all of us where we live... in a hurried, anxious culture desperately trying to discern what matters most. 

Brian Pape shares his story of burnout, and the Bible's perspective on the matter. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60091673Sun, 19 May 2024 21:26:00 +0000Richie FikeAt some point in most of our lives, we will come face to face with this week's Mental Health Issue.  Burnout... it's not just for Pastors. It's not just for leaders. It's a topic that reaches all of us where we live... in a hurried, anxious culture...Burnout... it's not just for Pastors. It's not just for leaders. It's a topic that reaches all of us where we live... in a hurried, anxious culture desperately trying to discern what matters most. 

Brian Pape shares his story of burnout, and the Bible's perspective on the matter. ]]>3036alanbriggs,antiburnout,brianpape,burnout,movementchurchco,pastorfike,yourbraininyourbiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/depression-your-brain-in-your-bible--59996476Very nuanced, Very studied, and Very serious. 
Pastor Richie Fike walks us through the acronym of H.E.A.L. in an effort to help make sense of it, and to give Biblical lifelines to those who are wrestling with it on a daily basis. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996476Mon, 13 May 2024 01:07:46 +0000Richie FikeOne of the scariest disorders in all of Mental Health is DEPRESSION.  Very nuanced, Very studied, and Very serious.  Pastor Richie Fike walks us through the acronym of H.E.A.L. in an effort to help make sense of it, and to give Biblical lifelines to...Very nuanced, Very studied, and Very serious. 
Pastor Richie Fike walks us through the acronym of H.E.A.L. in an effort to help make sense of it, and to give Biblical lifelines to those who are wrestling with it on a daily basis. ]]>3169depression,movementchurchco,pastorfike,richiefike,tennisvspickleball,themovementchurch,yourbraininyourbiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-face-of-god-your-brain-in-your-bible--59865159
Why has the Mental Health become such a stigma in the church?
Why are the Mental Health statistics so bleak in America? 

What does the Bible have to say about the subject? 
Your Brain is a topic thoroughly considered in the pages of Your Bible...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59865159Mon, 06 May 2024 03:10:04 +0000Richie FikeIt's Mental Health Awareness Month in America, so we're kicking off a month-long series aimed at tacking one of the most prescient topics in our society today.  Why has the Mental Health become such a stigma in the church? Why are the Mental Health...
Why has the Mental Health become such a stigma in the church?
Why are the Mental Health statistics so bleak in America? 

What does the Bible have to say about the subject? 
Your Brain is a topic thoroughly considered in the pages of Your Bible...]]>3461mentalhealth,richiefike,rightorbitalprefontalcortex,thefaceofgod,themovementchurchco,yourbraininyourbiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-from-good-to-great-churches-gary-brandenburg--59704620We’ve spent the last 9 weeks talking about HOW to CHURCH. 
GARY BRANDENBURG has spent the last 40 years of life doing it. 

His question for us today… what distinguishes a Great Church? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59704620Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:07:19 +0000Richie FikeThere are good churches in the world, and there are great churches in the world.  We’ve spent the last 9 weeks talking about HOW to CHURCH.  GARY BRANDENBURG has spent the last 40 years of life doing it.  His question for us today… what...We’ve spent the last 9 weeks talking about HOW to CHURCH. 
GARY BRANDENBURG has spent the last 40 years of life doing it. 

His question for us today… what distinguishes a Great Church? ]]>2919garybrandenburg,goodtogreat,howtochurch,movementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-prayer-worship--59616236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59616236Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:11:06 +0000Richie FikeIn the series finale of HOW TO CHURCH, we learned about the value of our prayer & worship, not just individually, but collectively. Some things are just better together! 3443howtochurch,movementchurchco,prayer&worship,richiefikefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-earn-the-right--59356893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59356893Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:06:25 +0000Richie FikeOne of the most quoted verses in the Bible is often quoted in a way that it may not have been intended. See what that and the Muppets have to do with this week’s “How to CHURCH” sermon. 3077earntheright,howtochurch,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-preach-the-gospel--59243933On an incredible Sunday where 10 souls shared their decision to "go public" with their faith in baptism, the first ever Movement Church Easter Service was an amazing experience. 

Continuing in the How to CHURCH series, we're getting to the good stuff... what we get to do together. And the most important thing we get to do is to PREACH THE GOSPEL. The Good News. 

But, if the Gospel is such GOOD NEWS, then why don't more people celebrate it? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59243933Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:27:40 +0000Richie FikeHe is Risen!  On an incredible Sunday where 10 souls shared their decision to "go public" with their faith in baptism, the first ever Movement Church Easter Service was an amazing experience.  Continuing in the How to CHURCH series, we're getting to...On an incredible Sunday where 10 souls shared their decision to "go public" with their faith in baptism, the first ever Movement Church Easter Service was an amazing experience. 

Continuing in the How to CHURCH series, we're getting to the good stuff... what we get to do together. And the most important thing we get to do is to PREACH THE GOSPEL. The Good News. 

But, if the Gospel is such GOOD NEWS, then why don't more people celebrate it? ]]>2907goingpublic,goodnews,goodnewsbadnews,howtochurch,pastorfike,preachthegospel,richiefikefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-order--59159882to? Like a judge banging his gavel in an unruly courtroom, we, the church, are called to ORDER.  God is not a God of chaos, but of beautiful interconnected order. 

So, His church must be the same.
But, what does ORDER look like within the walls of the local church? 
Find out this week… ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59159882Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:27:19 +0000Richie FikeWhat are we called to? Like a judge banging his gavel in an unruly courtroom, we, the church, are called to ORDER.  God is not a God of chaos, but of beautiful interconnected order.  So, His church must be the same. But, what does ORDER look like...to? Like a judge banging his gavel in an unruly courtroom, we, the church, are called to ORDER.  God is not a God of chaos, but of beautiful interconnected order. 

So, His church must be the same.
But, what does ORDER look like within the walls of the local church? 
Find out this week… ]]>3493calledtoorder,cirque,heraldnotharold,howtochurch,pastorfike,richiefike,splashpage,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-ordinance--59081435Now, we’re digging into what we’re called TO. 
And, there’s a not-so-ordinary word that our church fathers
decided was worth identifying, and a not-so-ordinary practice
that marks the mystery of Christianity.

That word, and that practice, is ORDINANCE. 
Find out why it means so much in this week’s sermon from Pastor Richie Fike]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59081435Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:50:38 +0000Richie FikeWe’ve talked in detail about what we’re CALLED. Now, we’re digging into what we’re called TO.  And, there’s a not-so-ordinary word that our church fathers decided was worth identifying, and a not-so-ordinary practice that marks the mystery of...Now, we’re digging into what we’re called TO. 
And, there’s a not-so-ordinary word that our church fathers
decided was worth identifying, and a not-so-ordinary practice
that marks the mystery of Christianity.

That word, and that practice, is ORDINANCE. 
Find out why it means so much in this week’s sermon from Pastor Richie Fike]]>2753baptism,howtochurch,lordssupper,ordinances,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-called-to-governance-jeff-rudder--59048529Now it's time to tackle "What we're called TO"
One thing is for certain... God is not the author of chaos or confusion. 
His church mustn't be either. 
We are called to GOVERNANCE. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59048529Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:41:44 +0000Richie FikeWe've covered "What we're called".  Now it's time to tackle "What we're called TO" One thing is for certain... God is not the author of chaos or confusion.  His church mustn't be either.  We are called to GOVERNANCE. Now it's time to tackle "What we're called TO"
One thing is for certain... God is not the author of chaos or confusion. 
His church mustn't be either. 
We are called to GOVERNANCE. ]]>2221calledtogovernance,howtochurch,jeffrudder,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-the-living-temple--58913407You've likely heard the phrase, "The Temple of God" at some point in your life.
But, have you ever considered the journey that idea has traveled?
Have you ever thought about the incredible significance of the dwelling place of God?

Find out how the Covid Pandemic, Justin Timberlake, and Bumper-Tables point the way towards...
"The Living Temple of God"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58913407Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:09:26 +0000Richie FikeThis one is a ride... You've likely heard the phrase, "The Temple of God" at some point in your life. But, have you ever considered the journey that idea has traveled? Have you ever thought about the incredible significance of the dwelling place of...You've likely heard the phrase, "The Temple of God" at some point in your life.
But, have you ever considered the journey that idea has traveled?
Have you ever thought about the incredible significance of the dwelling place of God?

Find out how the Covid Pandemic, Justin Timberlake, and Bumper-Tables point the way towards...
"The Living Temple of God"]]>2732bumpertables,howtochurch,justintimberlakeselfish,pastorfike,richiefike,thelivingtemple,themovementchurchco,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-salt-light-john-wilson--58871384
one of the famous phrases most Christians know well is this one: "Salt & Light"...
But, what does that phrase mean, and what is its actual significance?

Find out as John Wilson leads us through this beautiful distinction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58871384Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:12:03 +0000Richie FikeAs we continue in this series about the worthy weight of the word, "church", we are examining some of the ways that the Bible identifies God's Church. What are we called? one of the famous phrases most Christians know well is this one: "Salt &...
one of the famous phrases most Christians know well is this one: "Salt & Light"...
But, what does that phrase mean, and what is its actual significance?

Find out as John Wilson leads us through this beautiful distinction.]]>2573howtochurch,johnwilson,movementchurchco,salt&lightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-church-god-s-family-values--58733553
This series, "How to church" is our attempt to reclaim the high ground of the proper weight of that word. And, if you think "church" is a heavy word, wait till you find out the other word God has chosen to use to describe His people...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58733553Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:26:29 +0000Richie FikeIn Modern American culture, the word "church" simply doesn't mean what it's supposed to mean any more. Through years of experiences, good and bad, God's church has gained for herself a repuation. This series, "How to church" is our attempt to...
This series, "How to church" is our attempt to reclaim the high ground of the proper weight of that word. And, if you think "church" is a heavy word, wait till you find out the other word God has chosen to use to describe His people...]]>3685god'sfamilyvalues,howtochurch,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurchcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-preposition-let-s-get-moving--58663944The Let's Get Moving series was supposed to have been over last week.
That is until the Lord made it clear that there was a CORE VALUE missing from our list.
And, there was a very important preposition that redefines a crucial proposition.

No more hints. Listen to the pod to find out what "God's Favorite Preposition" is...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58663944Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:30:25 +0000Richie FikeThis sermon wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. The Let's Get Moving series was supposed to have been over last week. That is until the Lord made it clear that there was a CORE VALUE missing from our list. And, there was a very important...The Let's Get Moving series was supposed to have been over last week.
That is until the Lord made it clear that there was a CORE VALUE missing from our list.
And, there was a very important preposition that redefines a crucial proposition.

No more hints. Listen to the pod to find out what "God's Favorite Preposition" is...]]>2993fike,god'sfavoritepreposition,letsgetmoving,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurchco,what'sapreposition?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-in-generosity-let-s-get-moving-jeff-rudder--58576179Does He want it? Does He request it?
If it's true that God doesn't need anything from you, why is it also true that He loves a "cheerful giver"?

Of all the Core Values of TMC, this one may be the heaviest... GIVE IN GENEROSITY. And, on a beautiful day in Colorado at the Northgate Chick-fil-a, The Movement Church gathered together to talk about why with Teaching Team Member & Elder... Jeff Rudder.

Maybe if you see him at Wal-Mart, you'll have a story to tell...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58576179Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:43 +0000Richie FikeDoes God need your money? Does He want it? Does He request it? If it's true that God doesn't need anything from you, why is it also true that He loves a "cheerful giver"? Of all the Core Values of TMC, this one may be the heaviest... GIVE IN...Does He want it? Does He request it?
If it's true that God doesn't need anything from you, why is it also true that He loves a "cheerful giver"?

Of all the Core Values of TMC, this one may be the heaviest... GIVE IN GENEROSITY. And, on a beautiful day in Colorado at the Northgate Chick-fil-a, The Movement Church gathered together to talk about why with Teaching Team Member & Elder... Jeff Rudder.

Maybe if you see him at Wal-Mart, you'll have a story to tell...]]>2600chickfilachurch,giveingenerosity,jeffrudder,kindofadeal,letsgetmoving,northgatecfa,themovementchurchco,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-on-mission-let-s-get-moving--58509093
But, whose hands did he place the responsibility into?

Find out in our 3rd Core Value sermon... LIVE ON MISSION.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58509093Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:07:39 +0000Richie FikeOne of the wildest things Jesus ever did was to take ministry out of the hands of the "Professionals". But, whose hands did he place the responsibility into? Find out in our 3rd Core Value sermon... LIVE ON MISSION.
But, whose hands did he place the responsibility into?

Find out in our 3rd Core Value sermon... LIVE ON MISSION.]]>3510ingrowntoenail,letsgetmoving,liveonmission,pastorfike,ponderosa,richiefike,themovementchurchco,unhiddenexpectationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serve-in-sincerity-let-s-get-moving-melissa-janish--58411366
Think of this… God could have doled out dutiful responsibilities to each of us based on what work needed doing. Instead, He chose to appoint each of us with specialized and specific gifts that He then allows us to invest into His work on the Earth.

God doesn’t just want us to serve. He wants us to serve in SINCERITY.

Let’s Get Moving…]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411366Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:10:06 +0000Richie FikeThe highest honor in the Kingdom of God is to hold the title of “servant”. Think of this… God could have doled out dutiful responsibilities to each of us based on what work needed doing. Instead, He chose to appoint each of us with specialized and...
Think of this… God could have doled out dutiful responsibilities to each of us based on what work needed doing. Instead, He chose to appoint each of us with specialized and specific gifts that He then allows us to invest into His work on the Earth.

God doesn’t just want us to serve. He wants us to serve in SINCERITY.

Let’s Get Moving…]]>2564letsgetmoving,melissajanish,serveinsincerity,themovementchurchco,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grow-in-groups-let-s-get-moving-john-wilson--58325069
John Wilson is leading over our Growth Group Ministry, so who better to talk to us about the value of growing in "circles instead of rows"?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58325069Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:02:55 +0000Richie FikeThis "Let's Get Moving" series is designed to remind The Movement Church of its Core Values and get us organized and mobilized for what God is preparing for us in 2024. John Wilson is leading over our Growth Group Ministry, so who better to talk to...
John Wilson is leading over our Growth Group Ministry, so who better to talk to us about the value of growing in "circles instead of rows"?]]>2336growingroups,johnwilson,letsgetmoving,themovementchurch,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-christianity-have-to-offer-let-s-get-moving--58225780
"What does Christianity have to offer me?"

Romans 12 has a terrific answer to that question.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58225780Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:23:09 +0000Richie FikeThis time of year, every year, people all over the world ask themselves if they ought to make space for God in their lives. The question behind the question is this one... "What does Christianity have to offer me?" Romans 12 has a terrific answer...
"What does Christianity have to offer me?"

Romans 12 has a terrific answer to that question.]]>2977letsgetmoving,pastorfike,richiefike,romans12,stanleycups,themovementchurchco,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-store-for-24--58161574We can't know what we'll be up against... but we CAN know what we'll be FOR.
Pastor Richie Fike will walk you through 3 declarative statements you can make as you head into 2024 that can set the pace for your year.

We don't know what's in store, but, we can know what we're for...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58161574Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:02:03 +0000Richie FikeNone of us can KNOW what we'll face in the new year. We can't know what we'll be up against... but we CAN know what we'll be FOR. Pastor Richie Fike will walk you through 3 declarative statements you can make as you head into 2024 that can set the...We can't know what we'll be up against... but we CAN know what we'll be FOR.
Pastor Richie Fike will walk you through 3 declarative statements you can make as you head into 2024 that can set the pace for your year.

We don't know what's in store, but, we can know what we're for...]]>1469pastorfike,psalm23,psalm24,richiefike,themovementchurch,tmc,whati'mforin24falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breathe-his-first-breath-this-is-christmas--58124422
But, none of them started at the same place. Matthew started with Geneology. Luke, with a personal letter to a friend. Mark went straight to the action.

Only John the Beloved linked the story of the life of Jesus to the overarching story of the Bible, and that's the real story of Christmas...

Check out The Movement Church Kids' Telling of the Christmas Story Here before you listen to the sermon:

https://youtu.be/xfNKeUqxtgw?si=zlBb9OolQ0cd2oCr]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58124422Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:32:11 +0000Richie FikeAll the Gospel Writers Ended up in the same place... with Jesus Christ, betrayed, tried, crucified, resurrected and victorious. But, none of them started at the same place. Matthew started with Geneology. Luke, with a personal letter to a friend....
But, none of them started at the same place. Matthew started with Geneology. Luke, with a personal letter to a friend. Mark went straight to the action.

Only John the Beloved linked the story of the life of Jesus to the overarching story of the Bible, and that's the real story of Christmas...

Check out The Movement Church Kids' Telling of the Christmas Story Here before you listen to the sermon:

https://youtu.be/xfNKeUqxtgw?si=zlBb9OolQ0cd2oCr]]>2002ohpennsylvania,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurch,thisischristmas,tlca,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tired-the-hurting-this-is-christmas--58040406
Who are the tired and the hurting in the Christmas Story?
Who are the tired and the hurting in your story?

Don't miss the people for the pageantry this Christmas...
And, think twice the next time you look at your Nativity Scene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58040406Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:25:26 +0000Richie Fike"When the tired and the hurting are lifting their heads to be met with the love that can heal every heart... THIS IS CHRISTMAS" Who are the tired and the hurting in the Christmas Story? Who are the tired and the hurting in your story? Don't miss...
Who are the tired and the hurting in the Christmas Story?
Who are the tired and the hurting in your story?

Don't miss the people for the pageantry this Christmas...
And, think twice the next time you look at your Nativity Scene.]]>2528nightshepherds,richiefike,theangelshaq,themovementchurch,thetiredandthehurting,thisischristmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/successful-spiritual-battle-ephesians-6-10-20--57899949
What’s that final word? Suit up for battle.
Paul is going to give us 7 Secrets to Successful Spiritual Battle that are as fundamentally true now as they were then.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57899949Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:29:11 +0000Richie FikeAfter months of pouring through the rich text of Paul’s letter to the Ephesian Church, we have come to what he calls “A Final Word”. What’s that final word? Suit up for battle. Paul is going to give us 7 Secrets to Successful Spiritual Battle that...
What’s that final word? Suit up for battle.
Paul is going to give us 7 Secrets to Successful Spiritual Battle that are as fundamentally true now as they were then.]]>2938ephesians,immaletyougo,middleschoolers,needitalltobeatitall,pastorfike,richiefike,suitup,themovementchurchco,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thriving-marriage-ephesians-5-john-wilson--57815605
All of a sudden, Paul wants to talk about yet another way that the Christian life can be recognized as a differentiated kind of living. He wants to talk to us about our marriages.

Not only should individuals who follow Jesus shine like beacons in the night sky, but, when two Christ-following believers decide to commit to one another in Holy Matrimony... it should be a story worth paying attention to. And, in a day and age when marriage is cheap and expendable, what could be more impressive than a THRIVING MARRIAGE?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57815605Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:19:44 +0000Richie FikeIn the middle of his theologically dense, spiritually deep, and eternally evergreen letter to the Ephesian Church, where the Apostle Paul has made sure that his beloved brethren understand their faith in Christ, and the profound nature of what the...
All of a sudden, Paul wants to talk about yet another way that the Christian life can be recognized as a differentiated kind of living. He wants to talk to us about our marriages.

Not only should individuals who follow Jesus shine like beacons in the night sky, but, when two Christ-following believers decide to commit to one another in Holy Matrimony... it should be a story worth paying attention to. And, in a day and age when marriage is cheap and expendable, what could be more impressive than a THRIVING MARRIAGE?]]>2396ephesians,johnwilson,themovementchurchco,thrivingmarriages,tlcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-kinds-of-people-ephesians-5-3-20--57717752
How do we know? Just have a look at the stark juxtapositions he lays out for us in Ephesians 5:3-20.

The question is… WHICH ONE ARE YOU?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57717752Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:12:47 +0000Richie FikeThe Apostle Paul was likely the kind of person who would start any piece of advice with the phrase, “There’s 2 kinds of people in this world…” How do we know? Just have a look at the stark juxtapositions he lays out for us in Ephesians 5:3-20. The...
How do we know? Just have a look at the stark juxtapositions he lays out for us in Ephesians 5:3-20.

The question is… WHICH ONE ARE YOU?]]>29702kindsofpeople,ephesians,ephesians5,justusfike,pastorfike,richiefike,rubberneckers,themovementchurch,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-won-the-trade-eph-4-25-5-2--57608494
The book of Ephesians is written by a man who knows full well who won the transaction between himself and God, and since he got the better end of the deal, he’d like us to know what it’s supposed to look like to live like it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57608494Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:46:11 +0000Richie FikeThere have been some lop-sided trades in the history of professional sports. Two teams have made hand-shake agreements to send assets from each other’s rosters across the trade-table, and pundits across the world tend to ask the question… WHO WON THE...
The book of Ephesians is written by a man who knows full well who won the transaction between himself and God, and since he got the better end of the deal, he’d like us to know what it’s supposed to look like to live like it.]]>3089ephesians,johnelway,kobevlade,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurch,whowonthetradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-only-strength-that-matters-ephesians-3-14-20--57525956
The Apostle Paul has a solution… THE ONLY STRENGTH THAT MATTERS can be found in this beautiful passage of scripture we studied this week at The Movement Church. Ephesians 3:14-20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57525956Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:46:32 +0000Richie FikeThe world we live in is obsessed with pursuing, obtaining, and possessing power, wellness and strength. But, every pursuit of worldly strength will only wield vanity in the end. The Apostle Paul has a solution… THE ONLY STRENGTH THAT MATTERS can be...
The Apostle Paul has a solution… THE ONLY STRENGTH THAT MATTERS can be found in this beautiful passage of scripture we studied this week at The Movement Church. Ephesians 3:14-20.]]>3116ephesians,lifetimefitness,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurch,theonlystrengththatmatters,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-gifts-to-the-church-ephesians-4-jeff-rudder--57401730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57401730Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:02:31 +0000Richie FikeMuch has been made of the distinctions between Pastors, Prophets, Teachers, Apostles, Evangelists... and "ordinary citizens" of the Kingdom. Ephesians 4 gives us a clear picture of how God sees the distinction, if there is one at all.2401apest,ephesians,jeffrudder,themovementchurch,tmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-lives-here-ephesians-2-11-22--57244946
This world is filled with good reason for a question like that. And, Ephesians 2:11-22 is filled with good answers. Pastor Fike weaved in his love for "The Walking Dead" and his disdain for "pickleballers" along the way...

We were blessed to be joined by Alan Briggs this week to pray a blessing over our church, as we held our first worship services in the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. It was a special day!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57244946Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:19:04 +0000Richie FikeIn this dramatic moment in world history, while we’re all watching Israel handle a brutal attack, many of us have likely asked the question, whether internally, or out-loud… “Where is God in all of this?” This world is filled with good reason for a...
This world is filled with good reason for a question like that. And, Ephesians 2:11-22 is filled with good answers. Pastor Fike weaved in his love for "The Walking Dead" and his disdain for "pickleballers" along the way...

We were blessed to be joined by Alan Briggs this week to pray a blessing over our church, as we held our first worship services in the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. It was a special day!]]>2583alanbriggs,ephesians,ephesians2,godliveshere,pastorfike,richiefike,themovementchurch,themovementchurchco,thewalkingdead,trilakescenterfortheartsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-forward-judges-6-7--57157921This is audio from our first ever worship service on a windy field in Palmer Lake, CO.
(Please forgive the audio quality... believe us... it'll get better!)

How do you hear from God? How does He keep you "moving forward"?
Pastor Fike and a guy named Gideon have a lot in common. You'll hear about the ways in which their stories overlap each other as we innaugurate this Community of Faith, and introduce "The Forward".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57157921Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:58:45 +0000Richie FikeWelcome to THE MOVEMENT CHURCH podcast. This is audio from our first ever worship service on a windy field in Palmer Lake, CO. (Please forgive the audio quality... believe us... it'll get better!) How do you hear from God? How does He keep you...This is audio from our first ever worship service on a windy field in Palmer Lake, CO.
(Please forgive the audio quality... believe us... it'll get better!)

How do you hear from God? How does He keep you "moving forward"?
Pastor Fike and a guy named Gideon have a lot in common. You'll hear about the ways in which their stories overlap each other as we innaugurate this Community of Faith, and introduce "The Forward".]]>2615bigswoll,gideon,movingforward,pastorfike,richiefike,theforward,themovementchurch,tmcfalsefull