Tenth & Broad Church of Christ Podcast

Ancient Faith: What Christians Have Always Believed...and Still Do - The Apostles' Creed

Discover the timeless truths of authentic Christianity that have been preserved for over 2000 years. Learn about the fundamental beliefs that form the foundation of Christian faith, including the nature of God, Jesus Christ's divinity, and the Holy Spirit's role. Explore how these ancient teachings were carefully preserved through Scripture, oral tradition, and early church creeds. Understanding these core beliefs is essential for every Christian seeking to align their faith with historical Christianity. This exploration of ancient Christian faith addresses common misconceptions in modern Christianity and provides practical guidance for examining and strengthening your beliefs

Awaken Us To Your Power Within Us

Discover the transformative power of carrying the gospel message in today's world. Learn how ordinary people are called to an extraordinary mission of preparing hearts for Jesus, just like the 72 disciples. Explore the spiritual authority available to believers and understand the urgent significance of sharing faith authentically. This powerful message unpacks practical ways to live out faith in daily environments, from workplaces to homes, while demonstrating God's love through actions.

Awaken to Your Purpose For Us

Jesus began his ministry by inviting disciples to "come and see," but this invitation matured into a call to "go and tell" as he sent out 72 followers to spread the Gospel. Using the metaphor of a plentiful harvest from Luke 10:2, Ken emphasizes that while many people are ready to hear about Jesus, there's a shortage of Christians willing to share their faith. He addresses three main barriers to evangelism—comparison, perceived obstacles, and fear of failure—while encouraging listeners that sharing faith isn't about perfecting a sales pitch but about authentic friendship and conversations, all while depending on Christ's power rather than our own abilities.

Awaken To Your Presence With Us

Spiritual impact flows naturally from a deep, personal relationship with God. Like the 72 disciples who learned from Jesus before their ministry, our effectiveness stems from time spent in His presence. Through models like marriage and parent-child relationships, we can understand the intimate connection God desires with us. This relationship develops through dedicated time, listening, trust, and sharing our lives with Him, much like nurturing any meaningful friendship.

Awaken Us To People Around Us

Discover the transformative power of eternal life through Jesus's teaching on the Good Samaritan. This powerful message explores how to experience God's kingdom now through practical acts of love and mercy. Learn why many seek validation instead of transformation and how to break free from this pattern. Understand what it truly means to love your neighbor as yourself and the real-world implications of following Jesus's example. 

D-Groups (PreAwaken)

Discover the transformative power of spiritual awakening through prayer, fasting, and meaningful connections. Learn the practical BLESS approach - a powerful framework for reaching others and deepening your faith journey. This guide explores essential spiritual disciplines including daily devotions, strategic prayer, and purposeful fasting. Drawing from Isaiah 42, understand God's gentle yet powerful approach to transformation and justice. Perfect for those seeking spiritual growth, meaningful relationships, and ways to impact others' lives.

Fasting (Pre-Awaken Sermon)

Discover the transformative power of Biblical fasting and its impact on spiritual growth and personal development. Learn about different types of fasting, including major, minor, partial, and soul fasts, and understand how each can strengthen your faith journey. This comprehensive guide explores the connection between fasting, prayer, and serving others, offering practical steps for implementing this powerful spiritual discipline in your life. Topics covered include spiritual discipline, self-control, purification, prayer, meditation, Christian living, spiritual growth, faith development, biblical teaching, Christian disciplines, spiritual practices, religious devotion, spiritual transformation, Christian lifestyle, biblical principles, spiritual warfare, Christian meditation, religious fasting, spiritual enlightenment, and faith journey.

A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving: It All Belongs to God

Discover the transformative truth about biblical stewardship and ownership. Everything we have - our possessions, abilities, and resources - belongs to God. Learn how modern life can disconnect us from this fundamental truth and explore practical ways to become better stewards of God's resources. This powerful message challenges common misconceptions about ownership and provides practical guidance for managing resources according to God's principles. Understand the difference between empty religious routines and meaningful worship, while discovering how to develop a giving heart that reflects God's character. Keywords: biblical stewardship, Christian giving, financial stewardship, God's ownership, Christian finance, biblical money management, spiritual growth, Christian living, biblical wisdom, church teaching, Christian responsibility, faithful giving, biblical principles, Christian generosity, spiritual development.

A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving: God's Grand Entrance

This sermon begins by discussing a joke about church finances, but transitions into a deeper examination of Psalm 50, focusing particularly on God's majesty and divine nature. The Ken explores the three Hebrew names for God used in the psalm - El (Mighty God), Elohim (Creator), and Yahweh (the personal, covenantal name) - to illustrate God's progression from an awesome, powerful deity to a personal, loving God who has a relationship with His people. The sermon concludes by connecting this grand vision of God to the present moment of communion, suggesting that while God's final grand entrance is yet to come, He is present with the congregation in the breaking of bread and drinking of the cup.

Upside Down Christmas: When Light is Dark

This sermon explores how Christmas Eve holds both light and darkness, using the biblical account of Jesus's birth and subsequent flight to Egypt to show how even the first Christmas had its struggles. The message offers two key encouragements for those facing difficulties during the holiday season: "Always remember, it could be worse" (drawing parallels with Jesus's family in Egypt) and "Always remember, it will get better" (pointing to Christ's ultimate victory over darkness). Through both personal anecdotes and biblical truth, the sermon reminds us that Christmas was made precisely for our difficult times, as it represents God's plan to overcome darkness through the coming of Christ.