Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Decatur City Church in Decatur, GA where our mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at decaturcity.org.
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What if prayer and worship aren’t just spiritual habits—but an invitation to something deeper? Not to strive harder, but to live differently. To rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. There’s always something more.April Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Discover how Christ-centered community and purposeful service can lead you to something more. In this engaging panel conversation, you’ll hear real-life stories and practical insights on building deeper relationships and living with greater intentionality and mission.Billy Phenix, Krista Glasscock, & David Thaxton tarafından oluşturuldu
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This message centers on the story of Paul, a man who thought he had it all together. Born into status, educated under greatness, and devoted to religious law, Paul was on the fast track to success — until a binding encounter on the road to Damascus flipped his life upside down.That moment wasn’t just about changing Paul’s mind—it rerouted his soul.…
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The resurrection isn’t just a story—it’s the event that launched a movement and changed everything. If Jesus really rose from the dead, his resurrection has real implications for your life, your faith, and your future. In this Easter message, we talk about this event, why we celebrate it, and why it is the anchor for everything we believe.…
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Death had the last word because death was the consequence of sin—but not anymore. Jesus, God’s final King, crushed both sin and death and invites us to reign in life through him.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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As followers of Jesus, we have all wrestled with the same tension at some point: we all want to be saved, but we don't always want to submit. In this message, we talk about the difference between "Jesus the Savior" and "Jesus the King" and why it's the most important thing.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Church is more than a Sunday gathering—it's a home base to equip you to impact your community. Discover your role in God’s mission.Billy Phenix tarafından oluşturuldu
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Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Pet…
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All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for t…
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Jesus’s kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Billy Phenix tarafından oluşturuldu
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The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God’s workmanship, and you’ve got something to offer God’s Kingdom.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Billy Phenix tarafından oluşturuldu
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The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot’s daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God’s purposes marched forward.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn’t Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus’s ancestors. However, many times God’s story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Andy Stanley introduces Billy Phenix as the new Lead Pastor of Decatur City Church.Andy Stanley & Billy Phenix tarafından oluşturuldu
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None of us have perfect families, and we don’t get to choose our family. So why does God say family is so important?Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Family matters to us and to God. But who is our “family”? And what does God mean when he speaks of family?April Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don’t get the miracle?Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Serving people with different lived experiences is one of the primary things God uses to fine-tune our worldview.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We all fall short sometimes. How we respond to temptations and frustrations can affect our well-being and relationships. What would happen if we brought our struggles into the light and invited others in?Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Everyone has a worldview. It governs your beliefs, decisions, and behaviors. You owe it to yourself to be honest about your source of truth because that will ultimately govern your life.Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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What’s really going on in the world? The reality is that something is governing your life — and it’s not you.Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Since 2007, our Be Rich campaign has been making the world an even better place. After all, devotion to God is best demonstrated and authenticated through love for others.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We must take responsibility for the me nobody can see.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Our choices today will leave our loved ones with one of two things in the future: a burden or a blessing.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Sometimes we have to go back to move forward.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Your irresponsibility will eventually become somebody else's responsibility.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We are far more likely to develop meaningful faith when people of faith surround us.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We have a natural tendency to be critical toward others because we want others to change for our benefit. So how does Jesus actually address this idea of being critical and judging others? Is it ever healthy? How do you want to be judged?Samer Massad tarafından oluşturuldu
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A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. When we play the comparison game and allow envy to motivate our actions, it can cost us more than we expect.Samer Massad tarafından oluşturuldu
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When it comes to relationships, the blame game is a game that no one wins.Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Following the script of Jesus doesn’t mean all men will be the same. But it does mean we’ll be better men.Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself?Andy Stanley tarafından oluşturuldu
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April Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation?Joel Thomas tarafından oluşturuldu
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Many Christians refer to the Bible as the “Word.” But there’s more to the Word than the Bible itself.Jamie Corcoran tarafından oluşturuldu
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