Passion City Church DC Podcast

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Take Heart: Love and Longing May 09, 2022

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"The definitive mark of those who have been loved by God through the grace of Jesus is that we love."
This week, we are continuing in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter by looking at the defining trait of the believer: our love for one another. In this week's message, Pastor Ben Stuart lays out two different reasons Peter gives for why we are meant to love each other, and explores some of the ways we can love sincerely and actively.
Key Verses // 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
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Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
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With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
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At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Take Heart: Hope in Hard Times May 02, 2022

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"If you've been changed, you change. Your identity changes your activity."
This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter and shows us two ways we're meant to be different from the culture around us in a difficult day: by anchoring our hope in Jesus and living out our faith in a way that reflects that hope.
Key Verses // 1 Peter 1:13-21
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
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Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
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With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
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At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Take Heart: Praise in the Pain Apr 25, 2022

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This week, Pastor Ben Stuart kicks off our brand new journey through 1 Peter by posing a challenging question: how do we make sense of the pain and problems that arise when our allegiance to Jesus comes in conflict with the culture around us? In this message, Pastor Ben shows us four waypoints Peter gave to guide and comfort believers in troubling times, and encourages us to remember that we're part of a story bigger than we can imagine.

Key Verses // 1 Peter 1:1-12
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Easter at the Tidal Basin: A Living Hope Apr 19, 2022

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Join us for this special Easter Sunday message from the Tidal Basin as Pastor Ben Stuart shares a powerful word about how the resurrection gives us a hope in the present and a hope for the future. Despair does not have the final word in our story when we trust in the risen savior!

Key Verses // 1 Peter 1:3-5

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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Perspective: Who is Jesus? / Dr. Darrell Bock Apr 12, 2022

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No human in history has changed the world like Jesus of Nazareth. But who was he?
This week we are continuing in our Perspective series with a special guest, New York Times best-selling author and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Darrell Bock! Using extra-biblical evidence and seven different events from Jesus' life, Dr. Bock shows us that Jesus was more than just an ordinary man: He was the divine son of God.
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Perspective: Is Belief In God Reasonable? Apr 05, 2022

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In disorienting times, how can we focus our vision on the things that matter most and build our lives on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ?
This week, Pastor Ben Stuart is back with a powerful and thought-provoking message in our Perspective series, showing us that our faith is not wish-fulfillment or fairytales; it's the most rational way to wrestle with life's difficult questions. We pray this message will bring you hope and purpose in difficult times and help set your feet on solid ground!
Key Verses // Genesis 1:1-5, 26-28; Romans 1:18-20
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Perspective: The Greatest Story Ever Told / Dr. Mark Yarbrough Mar 28, 2022

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We believe the bible is the greatest story ever told. But studying the scriptures can often feel like getting lost in a maze. What does all of it mean? How do all of these unique books and stories connect?
This week we are joined by our good friend Dr. Mark Yarbrough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Yarbrough brings us on a journey from Genesis to Revelation and shows us how the narrative of the scriptures is one cohesive and united story of God's redemptive work.
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Perspective: Has the Bible Been Corrupted? Mar 22, 2022

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Can we trust the Bible?
Critics and scholars have argued against the infallibility of the Bible, but what does actual historical evidence say? Scholars have written arguments trying to debunk the truth of Scripture, but they do not stand up to the weight of the reality. Today, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how we know the Bible has not been corrupted and reminds us it was for our salvation that the Scriptures were preserved.
Key Verses // 2 Peter 1:16-21; John 1:1-2; Isaiah 53:1-12
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Perspective: On the State of Modern Christianity Mar 15, 2022

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Is Christianity still relevant?
In our modern lives we spend a lot of time reacting to what is right in front of us, and sometimes it's healthy to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Today, Pastor Ben Stuart brings us a hopeful message that shows that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is still having an impact on the world today.
Key Verses // Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 28:18-20, John 15:5
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Friends: The Real Ones Mar 07, 2022

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What does the character of a good friend look like?
This week, as we continue in our Friends series, Pastor Ben Stuart tackles the difficult question of what a true friendship should look like. Walking us through the book of Proverbs, Pastor Ben shows us what the wisdom literature has to say about how to be a good friend and how to discern if our friendships are healthy and God-honoring.
Key Verses // Proverbs
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Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well.
Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life.
Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!
https://www.restandwar.com/
—
Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online
—
With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a!
Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dc
Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc
—
At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/
Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/
Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com