Parker Ford Church's Podcast
This is the weekly message audio from Parker Ford Church, in Pottstown PA. If you would like more information about our service times or get to know PFC better, please visit our website: www.pfcchurch.com.
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Confession - 2 Chronicles 20
To the follower of Jesus, all of life is confession. Every prayer, every act of worship, every meal, every conversation, every acknowledgement of sin, every admission of failing, every reconciliation, every declaration of the glory of God… it’s...
Biblical Vision of Fellowship
Biblical fellowship goes beyond casual coffee dates. Building real, committed partnerships with God and each other requires the deep community Scripture points to—living transparently, caring for one another, sharing what we have, and standing ...
Reading the Scriptures - Ezra 7:10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Joshua 1:8
Do you remember the adrenaline of Sunday School “Sword Drills”? While racing to find an isolated verse can be fun, it often trains us to treat the Bible like a dictionary rather than a living, breathing story. In this week’s continuation of our...
Discipleship - Matthew 4:12-25
In many ways discipleship is the Christian practice that encapsulates all other spiritual disciplines. For example, prayer is a practice within the broader category of discipleship - as is giving, fasting, and Bible reading. However, disciplesh...
The Practice of Communion - Luke 22:14-20, 1Corinthians 11:20-29
This Sunday, we are continuing our "Practices" series by exploring the heart and history behind Communion (the Lord’s Supper). We’ll dive into the biblical context of how the disciples first experienced this meal, look at what the Apostle Paul ...
Out of Overflow: Evangelism as a Spiritual Practice - John 4
Evangelism is often associated with fear, pressure, or obligation, but what if it was never meant to be that way? This week, we'll look at Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4 and discover that the most effective evangelism flows...
The Practice of Giving: Sending It on Ahead - Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Peter 4:10, Acts 20:35
Jesus taught that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," but what does that actually look like in our daily lives? Join us as we explore how true biblical stewardship goes far beyond the offering plate. We will look at what it means to g...
Fasting: Addition through Subtraction
This week we will be exploring the ancient practice of fasting. What is fasting, and is it something I should be doing? And practically, how is the Lord calling me to fast?
Service - Mark 10:35-45
The symbol of Christian service is the towel and basin, the instruments Jesus used to wash His disciples' feet. While the leaders of the world jockey for position and power, Jesus sets a different example. Those who wish to be great in the King...
The Practice of Prayer - Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:5-13
Ever feel like your prayer life is bone-dry, eerily distant, or totally distracted? This Sunday at PFC, we are kicking off our summer series, Practices, with a dive into The Practice of Prayer. Join us as we look at Luke 11 and challenge oursel...
Where We've Been, Where We're At, Where We're Headed - Ephesians 7
After Paul wraps up his teaching on the Armor of God, Ephesians ends with a brief personal note from the Apostle. It is four brief verses that could easily be overlooked. But they are actually packed with rich spiritual truths. God calls his ch...
God's Armor - Ephesians 6:10-20
The Armor of God passage is one of those sections of the Bible that may be so familiar that we can miss some of the most important aspects of Paul's teaching. Here are three helpful things to remember. First, it's GOD'S armor. It's not ours. Se...
God's Armor - Ephesians 6:10-20
The Armor of God passage is one of those sections of the Bible that may be so familiar that we can miss some of the most important aspects of Paul's teaching. Here are three helpful things to remember. First, it's GOD'S armor. It's not ours. Se...
Family, Work, and the Radical Reign of Jesus - Ephesians 6:1-9
What does following Jesus look like in the living room and in the break room? This Sunday, we’ll explore Ephesians 6:1-9 and discover how Christ transforms our most ordinary, daily relationships both at home and at work. Join us as we learn to ...
Submission & Service - Ephesians 5:21-33
The New Testament teaches us that Jesus - who rightfully possesses all authority and power - laid down his divine rights as God to become a servant. His humility and service extended to the point where he laid down his life on the Cross. This i...
Flip the Switch - Ephesians 5:1-20
Are you living in the light? This week, we’re in Ephesians 5:1-20, looking at the radiant life Jesus offers. From our private thoughts to our public actions, we’re exploring what it looks like to leave behind the shadows of impurity and greed a...
The Do's & Don'ts of New Humanity - Ephesians 4:17-32
When we enter into a relationship with Christ, we become something radically new. There's a new way to be human and it is based on the standard of life set by Jesus. Ephesians 4:17-32 lays out for us a great list of ways we should be living out...
The Call to Unity - Ephesians 4:1-6
There’s a Latin phrase stamped on our coins – “E pluribus unum” which means, “out of many, one.” It originally represented the unity of the original 13 colonies. This was also the appeal Paul makes to the believers in Ephesus ...
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Flowing with the Spirit - Ephesians 3:12-20
This week we are exploring the second half of Ephesians 3, discovering how the Holy Spirit empowers us to move past spiritual plateaus and grow together as a faith family. Paul reveals we have an "all-access pass" to God; we can bring our most ...
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The Moon Goddess or The Creator of the Cosmos? Ephesians 3:1-13
Chapter three of Ephesians pulls back the veil, allowing us to peer into the mystery of the cosmos: the eternal plans of God and our part within it.
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Something Happened - Mark 15:43-47, Mark 16:1-8
When Jesus died, hope died along with him. All His followers went into hiding, thinking it was game over. No one was planning to keep this new Jesus movement going, because, after all, it seemed Jesus wasn’t who he had claimed to be. But then s...
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Created for Good Work - Ephesians 2:11-22
This week we will highlight that Christ’s sacrifice destroyed the "dividing wall" between people, transforming former outsiders into fellow citizens and members of God’s own household. This biblical foundation is applied through the framework o...
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But God - Ephesians 2:1-10
Martin Lloyd-Jones famously wrote, “The Gospel may be summarized in these two words: ‘But God.’” Pastor Ernest Daniels Jr. elaborates, “Those two words change everything. We were guilty - but God. We were enslaved - but God. We were condemned -...
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Christ Above Everything - Ephesians 1:15-23
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Personally, I would like to fly around and avoid traffic and 422 forever! That would be nice! This Sunday in our Ephesians series, we’ll hear the Apostle Paul pray for his friends to hav...
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Your New Identity: The Ultimate Benefit Package - Ephesians 1:1-14
We’re diving into the beginning verses of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul outlines a "benefit package" that puts every earthly compensation plan to shame. In this soaring opening to his letter, Paul reveals that in Christ, we are given ...
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