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When Life is Murky | Is That In The Bible? | Week 5

Have you ever felt lost, confused, or unsure of God's plan when facing a big decision?
In this final message of our "Is That in the Bible?" series, we're tackling those "murky" seasons of life head-on! Join us as we dive into a powerful scene from The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 1 – The Triumphal Entry.
You'll see how even Jesus' closest followers were obedient *without* understanding, and why trusting your Master (not your master plan!) is the ultimate way forward.
In this message, we'll uncover 5 crucial reminders for when life feels disoriented: 1. Confusion
2. Unorthodox
3. Readiness
4. Kingdom
5. Later
This message will challenge you to choose compliance over clarity and embrace faith when understanding feels out of reach. If you've ever wrestled with uncertainty, you won't want to miss this!
🔥 Key Takeaways: Trust your Master, not your master plan. Obedience brings understanding Learn how God uses "murky" seasons to grow your faith.
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Next Up! Get ready for our brand new series, "Book Club," starting next week! We'll be hearing from some incredible authors like Levi Lusko, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Lysa TerKeurst, and Earl McClellan, as they share messages directly from their impactful books!
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Got Rhythms of a Healthy Soul? - Is That in the Bible? - Wk 4

Got Rhythms of a Healthy Soul ? It's Week 4 of our "Is That in the Bible?" series.
Today, we're diving into "Rhythms of a Healthy Soul."
Are you facing the pressures of control, anxiety, or the need to constantly perform. Today we'll uncover critical insights from the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42.
Discover how good intentions can sometimes distract us from what's best, the importance of tending to our own souls while serving others, and why work without worship leads to weariness. We'll examine what happens when we lose our initial "why" and begin to drift off course.
Life can be different with Jesus' gentle invitation to Martha, revealing the singular focus that brings true rest and meaning.
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The Miracle You Never Saw Coming: Is That in the Bible?

What happens when the miracle you're praying for doesn't come in the way you expect? In this third part of our "Is That in the Bible?" series, filmed at The Chosen set, we're diving into "The Miracle You Never Saw Coming."
This week, we explore a profound conversation between Jesus and Little James from The Chosen Season 3, Episode 2 – “Two by Two.”
If you've ever felt disappointed when a prayer for healing seemed unanswered, you're not alone.
We'll unpack why it's crucial to acknowledge pain, and how to hold onto faith even in suffering. Discover how "pain has a problem," revealing "treasures of darkness" that God unveils in our hardest seasons. Most importantly, we'll learn that "pain is not your problem" when your life belongs to God, and how sometimes, the greatest mountain God moves is within your own heart. Join us to consider how to find sustaining grace when a dramatic miracle isn't the answer, and how God can use your pain to impact others. This message will encourage you to lean into weakness and experience God's strength.
#TheMiracleYouNeverSawComing #IsThatInTheBible #TheChosen #BiblicalTruth #SpiritualGrowth #TrustingGod #Suffering #Grace #2Corinthians12 #john1633
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Getting Off The Ground: Is That in the Bible?

Ever felt stuck? Like you're never going to get through what you're facing, or find your way back to happiness?
If so, take heart and get ready to rise up! This is the second message in our "Is That in the Bible?" series, filmed at the set of The Chosen, where we explore how to break free and move forward.
In "Getting Off The Ground," we dive into John 5:1–15, a truly pivotal moment where Jesus reveals His identity as the Messiah in a way that was designed to shock and transform.
Just as The Chosen's creators, Dallas and Amanda Jenkins, want viewers to dig deeper into the Gospels, we're doing just that – helping build the Church by guiding you from screen to Scripture. Join us as we uncover crucial steps to overcoming life's obstacles, including how to identify false assumptions, ask challenging questions, discern the right voices to listen to, find the courage to do scary things, and make choices that lead to freedom.
No matter what's holding your heart down, in Jesus' name, you can get off the ground! We'll even tackle some fascinating textual variations in the biblical account, showing how they actually strengthen our trust in the New Testament's historicity.
Key Themes: Overcoming challenges, spiritual growth, biblical literacy, faith, trust in scripture, The Chosen, John 5, Jesus as Messiah.
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Heartfelt Mornings - Small and Large Churches

On the 7:07am segment at Heartfelt Mornings, we dove into the fascinating dynamics of church size and attendance in post-pandemic America, unpacking two key articles: "Most Pastors Lead a Small Congregation, but Most Churchgoers Attend a Large Church" (Lifeway Research) and "What Church Do You Attend? Maybe More Than One, Survey Finds" (Hartford Institute).
We explored why most pastors serve small churches (70% with 100 or fewer attendees) while most churchgoers flock to larger ones, and how 46% of worshippers now engage with multiple congregations, blending in-person and online services.
We connected these trends to the Fourth of July, celebrating the freedom to worship, the unity of the church, and the call to serve communities with the gospel.
Here's the links to the Baptist Press Articles: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/most-pastors-lead-a-small-congregation-but-most-churchgoers-attend-a-large-church/
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/what-church-do-you-attend-maybe-more-than-one-survey-finds/
Key Topics:
- The disparity between small church pastors and large church attendees - Post-pandemic trends: multiple church engagement and increased giving/volunteering - Evangelical reflections on unity and the Great Commission
- How church dynamics reflect the spirit of Independence Day
Resources Mentioned:
- Lifeway Research: https://research.lifeway.com
- Hartford Institute: http://www.hartfordinstitute.o
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Not Business As Usual | Is That in the Bible?

Welcome to "Is That in the Bible?" – our new series exploring The Chosen!
In this first episode, "Not Business As Usual," we dive into The Chosen Season 1, Episode 8: "I Am He."
If you've ever felt too broken for God, this message is for you. We unpack the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, rooted in John 4:7–34. This is Jesus's first direct declaration as the Messiah!
Join us to explore why Jesus's approach was "not business as usual" and how His kingdom defies expectations.
We'll also cover our framework for watching The Chosen: Scriptural Information, Church Tradition, and Creative Imagination.
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Ancient Mission: Living the Mission Locally

Picture 13 believers in a Mansfield blockhouse in 1816, pouring their hearts into God’s mission. That’s where Linden Road Presbyterian Church began, and 206 years later, we’re ready to write the next chapter.
Join us for Part 2 of Ancient Mission: What’s Next?, “Writing the Next Chapter: Living God’s Mission in Mansfield.
To do this we need to explore how to use our gifts, take bold steps, and engage our church to reach Mansfield for Jesus.
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Ancient Mission: What's Next?

206 years ago a handful of folks joined together in a passion to share God's love.
 
Today that same mission still fuels us! Join us this week as we are diving deep into God's heart for our city, guided by powerful stories from scripture.
From ancient calls to unexpected places to transformative encounters, we'll be reminded of a timeless truth: God loves the lost, and He's still calling us to reach Mansfield and beyond!
 
Plus, it's Father's Day! Celebrate with us as we honor all dads with with some fun moments too.
 
Whether you're in Mansfield, Ohio, or joining us from anywhere in the world, you are home here.
 
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