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The Servant Who Brings Justice | Isaiah 42 & The Longing of Advent
Advent is not just a nostalgic countdown to Christmas—it’s a holy ache. It’s the season where we remember that Jesus has come, and we long together for the day He will come again.In this message from Isaiah 42, Chad walks us through the first Servant Song and the deep biblical theme of justice—not as a political slogan or human system, but as the life-giving order of God when creation is functioning according to His design. We trace the story from Genesis 3 to Isaiah 59 to the baptism and ministry of Jesus, and we discover why no nation, movement, or human effort can ultimately “set things right.”Topics in this episode include:Why justice is central to the Servant of the Lord in Isaiah 42How Advent invites us into the ache between the two comings of JesusThe reality of sin, injustice, and spiritual blindness in Isaiah 59Why God Himself had to intervene when “there was no one to intercede”How Jesus fulfills Isaiah 42 at His baptism and through healing, deliverance, and preaching the kingdomRepentance as making space for God’s reign and reordering in our livesWhat it means to join Jesus in His kingdom mission here and nowIf you’ve ever felt, “This is not how things are supposed to be,” this Advent teaching names that ache and points us to the only One who can truly bring justice to the nations—King Jesus.Scripture references: Isaiah 42; Isaiah 59; Genesis 3; Matthew 3–4; Matthew 12; Psalm 10; Romans 8; Isaiah 11; Colossians 2.
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Dan & Chad Talk the ARMOR
In this powerful conclusion to the Ephesians series, we dive deep into the armor of God found in Ephesians 6:10-20. This isn't just ancient military imagery—it's a profound revelation about where our true battle lies and how we've already been equipped for victory. The teaching reminds us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces that scheme to steal our identity, divide us from one another, and make us doubt God's word. What's revolutionary here is the emphasis on standing rather than striving. We're not fighting to gain victory; we're standing in the victory Christ has already won. Each piece of armor—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit—addresses the enemy's specific tactics. He first attacks God's word with doubt, then our hearts with accusation. But when we're clothed in truth and righteousness, we become unshakeable. The most challenging insight? Our greatest battle is actually unity among believers. When we stand together, seated above principalities and powers in Christ, we become unstoppable. This teaching calls us to stop fighting people and start recognizing the real enemy, to exchange our weakness for His strength, and to finally rest in the finished work of the cross.
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The Believer's Battle
THE ARMOR — Standing Firm in the Battle & Advancing the GospelIn this episode, we dive deep into the spiritual battle described in Revelation 12 and the victorious position of believers in Jesus Christ. Even though the enemy rages because his time is short, Christ has already triumphed, ascended, and seated us with Him in heavenly places.We explore why the Church cannot lose, why suffering doesn’t negate victory, and how resurrection hope empowers us to stand firm in a world filled with spiritual conflict.You’ll hear a full breakdown of the armor of God — not as abstract ideas, but as God’s personal provision for every scheme, lie, and attack of the enemy. This episode also unpacks what it means to pray in the Spirit on all occasions and why Paul urged the church to pray for fearless proclamation of the gospel.In this episode:– The dragon’s fury & the urgency of the hour– Christ’s absolute authority and reigning position– Our shared seat with Christ in heavenly realms– Why death cannot hold those united with Jesus– The armor of God as counter-formation to the enemy’s lies– Praying in the Spirit: Spirit-led, Spirit-empowered intercession– A prophetic call to bold gospel proclamation (Eph. 6:19–20)– The global mission of Matthew 24:14This is a call to awaken out of spiritual lethargy, refuse the cave of discouragement, and stand firm in the strength of the Lord. The gospel will go to all nations — and the Church must rise with boldness, clarity, and the power of the Spirit.You are called, equipped, and armored for this hour.
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Be Imitators of God
What if we've been settling for far less than what God actually intended for our lives? This message challenges us to examine the gap between our personal ambitions and God's redemptive vision for who we're meant to become. Drawing from Ephesians 5:1-2, we're confronted with one of Scripture's most audacious calls: to be imitators of God as beloved children. This isn't religious jargon or an impossible standard—it's the actual good news of the gospel. The passage unpacks what divine imitation looks like: moving in sacrificial love like Christ demonstrated, living with such overflowing life that we become light to the world, serving others with intentional purpose, and practicing extravagant generosity that mirrors God's lavish grace. The key insight? This transformation isn't achieved through striving or works-based effort. Instead, it flows from embracing our identity as beloved children who have received God's very seed within us. When we operate from a principle of faith rather than law-works, when we speak gospel truths over ourselves and allow the Spirit to reshape us, we move from frustration to flourishing. The invitation is clear: spend time declaring who God says we are, what He's done for us, and watch as faith comes through hearing these truths, allowing the Spirit to form us into the people Jesus redeemed us to be.
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Walk in Love
Pastor Chad teaches from Ephesians 4–5, showing how the indicatives of the gospel (what God has done) empower the imperatives of the Christian life (how we now live).We’ve been made new in Christ — not by behavior modification, but by the transforming power of the Spirit. Paul calls us to put off the old self, be renewed in our minds, and put on the new self — to live in daily agreement with what God has already declared over us in Jesus.This message invites us to walk the Jesus Way — humble, cruciform love that reflects God’s heart in real relationships and real community. It’s not self-help. It’s resurrection life.🕊️ Key Text: Ephesians 4:17–5:2💡 Main Idea: To walk worthy of our calling means walking in love — empowered by the Spirit, grounded in grace.🙏 Practice:Begin each morning by putting off the old self through confession, inviting the Spirit to renew your mind, and consciously putting on Christ in word and action.#Ephesians #WalkInLove #NewCreation #RadiantCentralCoast #BecomingLove
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