Alongsider Church

Alongsider Church is a community following Jesus together and helping others do the same. These messages are designed to help you know God, grow in your faith, and live on mission—from neighborhoods to nations.

Alongsider Church is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #4

  Rhythms: Sharing the Good News in Everyday Life - Listen - Chris Clancy

  Sep 6, 202633 minS6

  For the next 20 seconds, be silent and listen for even the faintest noise. Ready?...Go. What did you hear? Those sounds were there all along, but many of them went unnoticed. The same thing can happen with people. When we don't listen, people not only feel unheard, they can begin to feel unknown. In this message, we'll explore how we can bless our neighbors by slowing down and truly listening. Big Idea: To bless your neighbor, slow down and listen. Primary Text: Mark 10:46-52 [46] Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. [47] When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” [48] Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” [49] Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you.” [50] Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. [51] “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” [52] “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Questions. What is your most memorable “Mondegreen Moment” when you misheard a word or phrase that made sense in your head but was entirely incorrect? Why do we have such a difficult time truly listening to the people around us? Have you ever felt unheard? What was that like for you? Read Mark 10:46-52. What impresses you most about Jesus’ interaction with the man who was blind? How would you have felt if you were that man? When was the last time you truly felt listened to, known, and loved? What was so special about that experience? Read Acts 17:21-23. How do you think the people of Athens felt when Paul spoke to them? Neighborhoods to Nations. This week, choose one area—where you live, work, or play—and answer two or three of the Listening Questions. Write down your answers.

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  Episode #3

  Rhythms: Sharing the Good News in Everyday Life - Begin With Prayer - Jeff Jewett

  Aug 16, 202619 minS6

  Before Jesus chose the twelve apostles, He spent the night in prayer. Prayer wasn’t an afterthought to His mission. It was where the mission began. In this message, we’ll look at how Jesus calls ordinary people to carry His light into the places where they already live. If we want to love, serve, and bless the people around us, we begin the same way Jesus did: with prayer. This week’s challenge is simple: learn the names of the people God has placed around you, pray for them by name, and ask God to show you how you can love and bless them. Big Idea : To bless your neighbor, start with prayer. Primary Texts : Luke 6:12-16 [12] One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. [13] When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: [14] Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, [15] Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, [16] Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Matthew 5:14-16 [14] “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Outline : 1. Jesus Begins with Prayer, Luke 6:12–16 2. You Are the Light of the World, Matthew 5:14–16 3. We Begin with Prayer This Week’s Tool : “Who Is My Neighbor?” Map 1. Write down the names of eight people who live near you. 2. If you do not know their names, make it your first step to learn them. 3. Pray for them by name every day. 4. Ask God to show you opportunities to know them, encourage them, serve them, and bless them. Questions : Open : What is something you regularly do before making an important decision? Kids : Who is someone God has put around you that you can pray for this week? Right after Jesus was baptized but before He began His ministry, He went into the wilderness to fast and pray (Luke 4). In Luke 6:12-16, we find that He prayed before He selected His disciples. What do you notice from these examples about the emphasis Jesus placed on time alone with God in prayer? What do you find most challenging or most helpful about prayer? Prayer is a conversation in which we talk to God, and He talks to us. Have you ever felt prompted by God to reach out to someone? How did you respond? What was the result? Jesus says, “You are the light of the world.” What are some practical ways we can let the light of Jesus shine in our everyday relationships? What are some things that can keep our light “under a bowl” — fear, comfort, busyness, indifference, or something else? Which one do you struggle with most? The sermon challenges us to learn our neighbors’ names and pray for them by name. What could change in us when we consistently pray for the same people? Neighborhoods to Nations : Use the B.L.E.S.S. tool provided to write down the names of eight neighbors where you live, work, or play. Then begin with prayer! As you think about the people on your “Who Is My Neighbor?” map, is there one person God may be prompting you to know, encourage, serve, or bless? What could your next step be?

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  Episode #2

  Rhythms: Sharing the Good News in Everyday Life - The Way of Blessing - Blake Manuel

  Aug 2, 202630 minS6

  God’s plan for loving our neighbors begins with blessing. In Genesis 12, God blessed Abraham so that he would become a blessing to others. In Luke 19, Jesus moved toward Zacchaeus with grace before Zacchaeus ever changed. And in Galatians 3, we see that Jesus is the promised blessing who took our curse so that we could receive forgiveness, new life, and reconciliation with God. Because Jesus first moved toward us, we can take the first step toward others. We do not wait for people to change, ask for help, or earn our kindness. We pay attention, learn names, offer grace, and make blessing others a rhythm of everyday life. God’s blessing moved through Abraham, through Jesus, and now continues through His people. Scripture. Genesis 12:1-3 [1] The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. [2] “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. [3] I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Luke 19:1-10 [1] Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. [2] A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. [3] He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. [4] So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. [5] When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” [6] So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. [7] All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.'” [8] But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” [9] Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. [10] For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Galatians 3:7-9 [7] Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. [8] The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” [9] So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Big Idea: God’s plan for loving our neighbor begins with blessing. God Blesses Us with Purpose, Genesis 12:1–3 God blessed Abraham so that he would be a blessing to others. Jesus Moves Toward People, Luke 19:1–10 Jesus took the first step toward Zacchaeus before Zacchaeus changed. Jesus Is the Promised Blessing, Galatians 3:6–14 Christ took our curse so that we could receive forgiveness, new life, and reconciliation with God. The Blessing Continues Through Us Because Jesus first moved toward us, His disciples make blessing others a rhythm of everyday life. Reflection Questions: When you hear the word blessing, what does it look like in ordinary, everyday life? Share about a time when someone blessed you through their presence, words, prayer, generosity, encouragement, or practical help. What made that experience meaningful, and how did you respond? Share about a time when you intentionally tried to bless someone else. What led you to take that step, and what was the experience like for you? What can the way we give and receive blessings reveal about our relationship with Christ, our willingness to be vulnerable, and our dependence on others? How should we respond when someone does not receive our blessing well or responds differently than we hoped? How can we continue to love without trying to control the outcome? From Neighborhoods to Nations: Who has God already placed in the ordinary rhythm of your life that you may be called to notice, encourage, serve, listen to, or pray with this week?

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  Rhythms: Sharing the Good News in Everyday Life - Friendship First - Jeff Jewett

  Jul 19, 202621 minS6

  Sharing the good news does not have to begin with pressure, a perfect presentation, or an awkward conversation. It can begin with friendship. In this first message of our Rhythms series, Jeff shares how one woman’s faithful friendship changed his family forever and explores how prayer, listening, meals, service, and stories can help us love the people God has placed around us. Jesus calls us to make disciples, but He also shows us how to reach people with truth, grace, gentleness, and genuine care. Sharing the good news can be as simple as being a good friend. Big Idea : Sharing the good news can be as simple as being a good friend. Scriptures: Luke 10:27 Matthew 28:19 1 Peter 3:15 Questions for Discussion: OPEN: What nickname did someone give you growing up, and what is the story behind it? KIDS: Who is someone you can be a good friend to this week, and what could you do to show them kindness? Aunt Jesse opened her home, her Bible, and her heart to Jeff’s mother. Which part of her example stands out to you most, and why? Jesus used the story of the Good Samaritan to show that loving our neighbor means becoming a neighbor to people God places in our path. What is your greatest fear or frustration when it comes to loving people and sharing the good news of Jesus with those around you? Read Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, and 1 Peter 3:15. What is your gut-level, first reaction to these scriptures? In what ways are you motivated or demotivated by these scriptures? Think about the three qualities people said they want in someone with whom they would discuss spiritual matters (listening without judgment, not forcing a conclusion, and sharing honestly with gentleness). How well do you exhibit these qualities to your friends and neighbors who don't know Jesus? What steps can you take to grow in these areas? Jesus's nickname was "friend of sinners" (Matthew 11:16-19 NIV). What does His friendship with people teach us about how truth, grace, hospitality, and love should work together? What changes might you need to make in order to be known as a friend of sinners? Neighborhoods to Nations: Jeff said, “This week, think of one person God has placed around you whom you would like to know better. Write down their name and pray for them each day.” Who did you write down? Did you pray for them? Who are some of the people around you that you would love to impact with the love of Jesus? Prayer Prompt: Ask God to help you love the people He has placed around you with courage, grace, and gentleness. Pray by name for someone who does not know Jesus, and ask God to open a door for friendship and blessing.

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  Episode #5

  The Conversation that Changes Everything: Doing Prayer - Jeff Jewett

  Jun 23, 202628 minS5

  Prayer is more than asking God for things. Prayer moves us into a deeper relationship with God. In this message, we explore three directions of prayer: upward, inward, and outward. Through praise, we learn to fix our eyes on God's glory. Through confession, we experience God's grace. Through dependence, we join God in His work and learn to trust His timing. Along the way, we'll discover that prayer is not a technique to master, but a relationship to deepen. We'll also wrestle with unanswered prayers, learn from Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, and be reminded that because of Jesus, we can come to God with confidence. Scripture. Psalm 150:1-6 Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. James 5:16 The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Outline. Main Idea : Prayer moves us into a deeper relationship with God. 1. Praising His Glory – Upward Prayer The prayer of awe • Praise God for who He is. • Learn to love God above all else. • Turn everyday joys into opportunities for praise. 2. Finding His Grace – Inward Prayer The prayer of intimacy • Come honestly before God. • Confess your sins. • Receive the grace and forgiveness found in Jesus. 3. Asking His Help – Outward Prayer The prayer of dependence • Join God in His work. • Align your heart with His will. • Keep asking, complaining, and waiting. 4. Jesus' Unanswered Prayer • Jesus understands our unanswered prayers. • Jesus received the rejection we deserved so we could receive the welcome He deserved. • Because of Jesus, we can pray with confidence. This Week's Challenge Practice one prayer in each direction every day: Upward : One sentence of praise. Inward : One confession. Outward : One prayer for someone else. One praise. One confession. One prayer for someone else. Questions. Kids : If prayer is like rowing a boat, who is someone you want to invite into the boat and pray for this week? Warm-up : When you were a kid, what did you have absolutely no patience for waiting on? Which direction of prayer comes most naturally to you right now: upward (praise), inward (confession), or outward (asking for help)? Which one is most difficult? We talked about how we often love good things more than we should. What is one thing in your life that is competing with God for first place in your heart? Why do you think many people find confession difficult? How does remembering that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" change the way we approach God? Which type of outward prayer do you find yourself needing most right now: asking, complaining (lament), or waiting? Why? Is there a prayer you have been waiting a long time for God to answer? How has that waiting season shaped your faith? The sermon challenged us to practice one prayer in each direction every day. What would help you build a more consistent rhythm of prayer this week? Neighborhoods to Nations. Who is God inviting you to notice, pray for, or engage? What’s your next step? What is one need in our world that we can begin praying for together this week?

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