Local Church St. Pete Podcast
This podcast features talks given at Local Church St. Pete. We are a community of people humbled by the grace and love of Jesus located in the heart of St. Pete, FL. Visit us online at www.localchurchstpete.com.
Episodes
507 episodes
The Hidden Work of God | Matthew 13:24-43
Jesus’ parables about the Kingdom of Heaven answer some of the deepest questions of the human heart. Ones like: “Why is the world so broken? Why does evil seem to be winning? God, do you care? Are you going to do anything about this mess?” And ...
Hearing Jesus | Matthew 13:1-23
Have you ever had someone tell you something important but because you weren’t really listening you forgot what they told you? Yet when you contemplate a beautiful painting or read an epic novel you can’t forget its meaning. Jesus understood th...
No Middle Ground | Matthew 12:25-50
Their way of life was at stake. If they admit Jesus’ ability to cast demons out is the work of the Spirit, it will mean his message and ministry might actually be the work of God. Instead, in Matthew 12:22-50 the religious leaders of Jesus’ day...
Break It All Apart | Matthew 12:1-21
What happens when man-made traditions, originally intended to honor God, end up missing his heart entirely? They have to be broken apart. In Matthew 12:1-21 the true rest we’re intended to find in Jesus is overshadowed by exhausting religious p...
Rest for the Restless Soul | Matthew 11:25-30
Are you tired and worn down? Going through the trials of life, it is easy to find ourselves exhausted. For so many of us there lies a tiredness that we can't shake, no matter how much sleep or downtime we get. There are so many things that seem...
Wrestling with Doubt | Matthew 11:1-24
We all wrestle with things not going the way we expect them to go - with God not doing for us what we think is best, and on our timetable. It’s in that kind of hardship that doubts can rise up and overwhelm us. In Matthew 11:1-24, John the Bapt...
Are You All In? | Matthew 10:34-42
Imagine standing before the love of your life on your wedding day and hearing vows like, “I’m all in, so long as I don’t ever get my feelings hurt. I’ll give you my devotion, except when I get bored. I’m committed to you, but not on the weekend...
A Call For Courage | Matthew 10:1-33
The Kingdom of God is breaking into this world. Jesus sent his disciples to share this message and warned them that persecution is coming as they share this good news. We too are called to share this same message, but often fear of what could h...
Do You See The Harvest? | Matthew 9:35-38
Do you see the harvest? It’s all around you. So many people longing for answers, hungry for truth, ready for the beauty and authenticity of Jesus’ message to disrupt and heal their lives. So many, caught up in a whirlwind of anxiety, ready for ...
Brand New in Every Way | Matthew 9:14-34
It was brand new in every way. Jesus’ message and behavior didn’t fit into the religious categories or systems of his day and it doesn’t fit into ours either. It didn’t kneel to man- made traditions and it most definitely couldn’t be contained ...
The Depth of Jesus’ Authority | Matthew 9:1-13
Theirs was a life of isolation, shame and fear. One man was paralyzed and labeled as having done something to deserve it; the other was wealthy but written off as a sell-out and traitor. Matthew 9:1-13 is the story of how Jesus meets both of th...
Costly Discipleship | Matthew 8:18-34
Word was spreading about Jesus, a man who taught with authority and was able to heal illness and disease. Crowds begin to form around him, his popularity growing and influence rising. Amidst this growing enthusiasm, Jesus decides to leave town....
Authority to Restore | Matthew 8:1-17
It’s as if you can still hear the applause. Jesus has been on a mountainside teaching in a way that demonstrates authority like no other and the crowds are amazed. Now, in Matthew 8:1-17, as he comes down from that mountain, huge crowds still f...
The Event that Changed Everything | Mark 15:40-16:8
We all have events in our lives that are so monumental, they change everything. Nothing is more central to Christianity than the resurrection of Jesus – it is the event that changed everything. If that’s true, what exactly does it change for yo...
Good Friday | Mark 15:24-32
On Good Friday, we remember and reflect on why the cross is central to our faith. The cross was always God’s plan, foretold long before Jesus’ death. On the cross, Jesus bore our sin and the weight of our separation so that our relationship wit...
Heaven’s Perspective| Revelation 4-5
A heavenly vision that brings clarity and strength. A heavenly reality meant to shape our present experience – especially when facing circumstances and trials. Revelation 4-5 pulls back the curtain to answer some of the deepest questions of the...
The Transforming Presence of Jesus | Revelation 3:14-22
Have you ever had a friend call you out on something? Out of love, they refused to stay quiet. It wasn’t easy to hear in the moment but it brought you to a place of healthy reassessment - seeing things about yourself you hadn’t seen before - an...
Jesus Wants You to Overcome | Revelation 3:1-13
Jesus wants you to overcome; to stand firm in the call he’s given you. He wants you to persevere in the face of obstacles and opposition. Revelation 3:1-13 is proof of it. Written in letter form, his words are personal and prophetic. They cut t...