Downtown Community Church

Originally given in March 2023, this sermon dives into the Lord's prayer and we see how Jesus teaches us HOW to pray through the Lord's prayer. You can find the full series on our podcast. Support the show

When was the last time you had so much joy, it made you want to shout? This world is full of surprises and we never know what is going to happen. But, the Lord desires to bring genuine Joy to YOU and the world! What greater joy and surprise is there than what comes from dead hearts coming alive? Join Pastor Shannon Butler as he explains the true meaning behind the classic hymn Joy To The World!Support the show

Why is this season so special, magical even? We get so excited to celebrate Christmas, but why? We may know the old story of Saint Nick, and we may even love him. Saint Nick was loved because he loved God and worked to serve Him. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in studying Luke 2 to acknowledge the true meaning behind what we celebrate and why.Support the show

Have you ever caught yourself spinning in circles trying to solve problems and accomplish everything? In reality, it is a hard thing that we all struggle with. Yet, this was never ours to achieve, it was solely meant for the Lord to obtain on our behalf. Join Pastor Shannon Butler as he analyzes the classic carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and explains the true meaning behind what we are singing.Support the show

We may know the lyrics to O Come O Come Emmanuel, but do we understand what we are saying? This hymn and its history is yet another sign that Lord is constantly with us, even in our rebellion. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer he leads our study of the classic melody O Come O Come EmmanuelSupport the show

Have you ever experienced betrayal by a trusted friend or family member? While human promises may fail, rest assured that God will never let us down. The Bible assures us of God's unchanging character, which means His promises will always remain steadfast. Join Pastor Shannon Butler in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20, as he highlights God's faithfulness in the lives of Mary and Joseph. Where does your faith rest?Support the show

In the story of Gideon, he had a great start with the Lord. But, by the end of his life, he didn’t finish well. How does a successful life fall apart? How do we manage the success we experience in partnership with God without selfishly taking the glory for ourselves? Join Dylan Nielander in Judges 8 to examine the story of the once-lowly Gideon turned to a prideful ruler, ultimately ruining the positive changes the Lord had instilled in Israel through Gideon.Support the show

What are the areas where you're asking and begging God to reassure you? Like Gideon, we constantly need confidence in what the Lord has set out for us. But, following in Gideon's footsteps, we ought to gain this reassurance through intentional prayer and communion with God. Join Pastor Shannon Butler in Judges 6:36-7:25 to dive into the story of Gideon's army overcoming the Midianites and to examine God's great reassurance.Support the show

To do His work through you, God wants to do a work in you. Resistance often accompanies the call to action, but obedience in removing your idols is essential for progress. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in Judges 6:25-35 to examine Gideon's task of dismantling idols. What idols in your life need dismantling in order for you to walk in obedience to the Lord?Support the show

We know prayer is important but what is its purpose? What does praying actually do? Join our College Womens Director, Grace Markwell, as she answers these questions and explains her two main points; Prayer changes things AROUND us through the power of God and prayer changes things WITHIN us as well. Support the show

Welcome to Asking For A Friend, a podcast where we tackle your questions on marriage, dating, parenting, and everything in between—all from a Christian perspective! We’re William & Jul Colle. After almost 15 years of marriage, three boys, and balancing two careers—William as a pastor and Jul as a nurse (with school on top of it!)—we’re passionate about building a Christ-centered marriage and raising kids who love Jesus. Along the way, we've made our share of mistakes, but we've also been blessed by incredible mentors. Our hope for this podcast is that it encourages you, just as so many others have encouraged us.Questions This Week:1. I’m loosing hope in my generation of men and keep hearing “I’m not good enough for you”, “I can’t lead you” etc… what is your advice to college women going through this and question how long/ if they will ever meet someone?2. My boyfriend and I have past sexual sins with other people before we started following the Lord & started dating. Should you discuss past

When you are a child of God, there is a work that God is doing in you and through you. But we often lose sight of God and His plans for us when we get caught up in our fears, are disobedient, or will not surrender our will to His. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in Judges 6:1-24 to study the source of Gideon’s fear and how God is there with us every step of the way, He just needs our “yes.”Support the show

Text in your anonymous questions to 94000!Welcome to Asking For A Friend: A podcast where we answer your questions about marriage, dating, parenting and everything in between from a Christian perspective! We're William & Jul Colle. We've been married for almost 15 years, have 3 boys and juggle two careers as a pastor (William) and nurse (Jul,) while Jul is back in in school. We're passionate about having a Godly marriage and raising kids that grow up to love Jesus. We've learned from a lot of mistakes and have had some great examples over the years. Our prayer for this podcast is it encourages you, just like so many have encouraged us!This Week:1) One of the scariest things in dating for me is the waiting. People often say that the waiting is worth it, but that can be very difficult. How do I balance trusting in God's timing, knowing there is a possibility of staying single and not being disappointed in that?2) We are often in conversation about when to give your child, teenager a

As we wrap up our Marriage series, we look at God's design for sex, and how the world trys to define it for us. Support the show

Text in your anonymous questions to 94000!Welcome to Asking For A Friend: A podcast where we answer your questions about marriage, dating, parenting and everything in between from a Christian perspective! We're William & Jul Colle. We've been married for almost 15 years, have 3 boys and juggle two careers as a pastor (William) and nurse (Jul,) while Jul is back in in school. We're passionate about having a Godly marriage and raising kids that grow up to love Jesus. We've learned from a lot of mistakes and have had some great examples over the years. Our prayer for this podcast is it encourages you, just like so many have encouraged us!This Week:1. In Sundays sermon, Ben spoke on conflict in marriage, and the common communication struggle of being heard or NOT heard by your spouse. My husband and I struggle with this, and often have unresolved conflict, but then he wants to be intimate and I am put off by not feeling heard and frankly dont want to have sex after an unresolved argument.

When two people come into the union of marriage, they both bring their own trauma, baggage, and woundedness into the relationship that can cause rifts in the future when these underlying issues have not been identified and addressed. So, when sore spots are hit, we try to cover them up so that they can't be hurt more. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in Genesis 4:1-9 to dive into the story of Cain and Abel and study how we need to allow the Holy Spirit to excavate our hearts of hardness.Send us a textSupport the show

Text in your anonymous questions to 94000!Welcome to Asking For A Friend: A podcast where we answer your questions about marriage, dating, parenting and everything in between from a Christian perspective! We're William & Jul Colle. We've been married for almost 15 years, have 3 boys and juggle two careers as a pastor (William) and nurse (Jul,) while Jul is back in in school. We're passionate about having a Godly marriage and raising kids that grow up to love Jesus. We've learned from a lot of mistakes and have had some great examples over the years. Our prayer for this podcast is it encourages you, just like so many have encouraged us!This Week:1. “Before “the two become one flesh” in marriage, how can you cultivate a christ-centered relationship while dating? And how do you avoid the trap of using one another as a crutch for your own walk with the Lord?”2. What is your advice to people who have been cheated and are struggling but want to believe they’ll find a loyal, Godly partner out

Communication is vitally important, but incredibly difficult. How do we control the tongue when it is the most restless of all evils? Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in James 3:2-12 to examine the vitality of good, Godly communication in marriage.Send us a textSupport the show

Text in your anonymous questions to 94000!Welcome to Asking For A Friend: A podcast where we answer your questions about marriage, dating, parenting and everything in between from a Christian perspective! We're William & Jul Colle. We've been married for almost 15 years, have 3 boys and juggle two careers as a pastor (William) and nurse (Jul,) while Jul is back in in school. We're passionate about having a Godly marriage and raising kids that grow up to love Jesus. We've learned from a lot of mistakes and have had some great examples over the years. Our prayer for this podcast is it encourages you, just like so many have encouraged us!This Week:1. Does God tell you who to marry?  AKA Does He tell you this is “The One?” How can you be certain?2. What are your key tips for engaged couples as they prepare for marriage? 3. How can you keep Christ at the center of your Marriage?What would you say to a married couple who seems to bicker/fight often?Send us a textSupport the show

When there’s a gap between what we expect and what we experience, we end up feeling wronged. This also applies in marriage… if your spouse is the means by which you achieve your ideal life, you participate in functional idolatry. What would households look like if husband and wife daily asked, “I love you, how can I serve you?” Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in John 13:35, Romans 5:6-8, and Ephesians 5:21; 31-32 to unpack the serving relationship in marriage.Send us a textSupport the show