St. Clair Community Church Podcast

On Sunday our guest speaker Robert continued to lead us into our third week of our new series: The Beatitudes: Get Used to Different. Our series will be a nine-week journey through the Beatitudes, where we will explore the profound teachings of Jesus on life and perspective in the Kingdom of God. Discover through testimonies how these unconventional blessings offer a radical perspective on what it means to live in God’s favour, challenging our traditional views and inviting us into a deeper, more authentic faith.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda continued to lead us into our second week of our new series: The Beatitudes: Get Used to Different and how being Poor in Spirit might look different than we've come to believe.  Our series will be a nine-week journey through the Beatitudes, where we will explore the profound teachings of Jesus on life and perspective in the Kingdom of God. Discover through testimonies how these unconventional blessings offer a radical perspective on what it means to live in God’s favour, challenging our traditional views and inviting us into a deeper, more authentic faith.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda introduced our new series: The Beatitudes: Get Used to Different and how the Beatitudes have been interpreted in multiple ways and how we would look at it during this series. Then Alexa shared her testimony and how God brought her back to Him! Our series will be a nine-week journey through the Beatitudes, where we will explore the profound teachings of Jesus on life and perspective in the Kingdom of God. Discover through testimonies how these unconventional blessings offer a radical perspective on what it means to live in God’s favour, challenging our traditional views and inviting us into a deeper, more authentic faith.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Andrew K spoke from the book of James 5:19-20, this sermon closed our series Whole and Holy: a Study in James. What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.   It is a wonderful thing to be in a church so intentional in learning to follow the ways of Jesus. Please note that with our Community month in August there will not be an podcasts being posted on this channel until September. To see what we are doing each Sunday check out our newsletter or social media posts.   T

On Sunday Amanda spoke from James 5:13- 18, for week eleven of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Nikki spoke from the book of James 5:12, for week ten of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda spoke from the book of James 4: 13-5:1-6, for week eight of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Natalie spoke from the book of James 4:11-12, for week seven of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda spoke from the book of James 3:1-12, for week five of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda spoke from the book of James 3:1-12, for week five of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Andy G spoke from the book of James 2:14- 26, for week four of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Karra spoke from the book of James, for week three of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James - Favouritism and Honour." What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda continued to lead us into our new series "Whole and Holy: A Study in James." What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Amanda introduced our new series "Whole and Holy: A Study in James." What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Andrew spoke about the difference in the practice of Repentance and Confession and how together they prepare the way for Christ's Kingdom. At one point we read the confession, which can be found in our teaching notes through the link below! Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence. To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday we heard from an amazing guest pastor and friend of St. Clair, Ray L., who spoke about speaking in tongues and how we can develop our personal prayer lives with this gift of the Spirit and encounter God through the prayer of our spirit.  Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

On Sunday Megan spoke about Imaginative Prayer and how we can encounter God in our imaginations and how that leads to transformation.  Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence.  To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/ To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

On Sunday Amanda spoke to who's who in the parable of the Widow and the Judge, and that we might not expect them to be who we think. This sermon continued our Encounter series as this sermon focuses on the heart that we offer to God. Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence.

On Sunday, Matt developed our understanding around Liturgical prayer as we continue our Encounter series. This form of prayer is rich with beauty and has a long tradition within the church and Matt/Sarah put together a take home liturgy that can be found through our teaching notes on Substack or in the newsletter. Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence.

On Sunday Diane continued our new series "Encounter" by exhorting us towards practicing intercessory prayer. Have you ever felt like there had to be more ways to pray then the one you grew up with? Or have you found yourself in a situation where the prayers you know how to do, doesn’t feel like the kind of prayer that is needed? This series will explore various ways people encounter God through prayer and can bring others to encounter God in the ordinary moments of life. By exploring different ways to pray, we will discover how God shapes, challenges, and deepens our faith and reveals Himself to us and through us. As we explore these facets of encounters with God, may our hearts be open, our minds renewed, and our lives transformed by the power of His presence.