Radiant Church Teachings

The Shadow of Ambition - Fighting Shadows

When does Godly ambition turn into selfish ambition? How do you know when you are being driven by selfish desires or by His will?

Pastor Bob tackles what it means to fight the shadow of ambition as men of God!

The Shadow of Shame - Fighting Shadows

The experience of shame is universal.  We have all felt it. We all struggle with it in some way. Shame is one of the most painful emotions we can experience. Shame takes you backward when God is trying to move you forward.

Join us as we learn what it takes to combat shame in week 4 of our series, Fighting Shadows!

The Shadow of Loneliness - Fighting Shadows

Overtime, men get busy, distracted, and even focused on our responsibilities or jobs. And because of this, we get disconnected from the life-giving connections we need as men – deep friendships and accountability that are necessary. This leads to the shadow of loneliness.

And how do we fight loneliness? With community.

The Shadow of Despair - Fighting Shadows

This week, we tackle the first lie that keeps men from being fully alive - the shadow of despair. Pastor J tells us that in order to understand hope, the way to defeat despair, we must understand the true story of the Gospel.

The Eclipse - Fighting Shadows

Too many men today feel frustrated, adrift, paralyzed, and confused. Challenges abound. We are confused on how to define manhood in our culture today and many men are accused of toxic masculinity or propagating the patriarchy. How can Christian men find a healthy and purpose-filled vision of what it means to be a man?

Join us as we uncover the seven lies that keep men from becoming fully alive: despair, shame, lust, ambition, futility, and apathy. These are struggles many women wrestle with as well so there is something for everyone. Invite your neighbors and friends. This is a series we all need to hear.

Where to Draw the Line - Love Misguided

In the conclusion of our series, Love Misguided, Pastor Bob asks the question: what is essential in helping our loved ones fight their life-controlling problem?

The answer: tell the truth.

What is Enabling? - Love Misguided

Pastor Bob helps us define enabling, and how we can avoid it when trying to help our loved ones fight a life-controlling problem! 

We've Got a Problem - Love Misguided

When does a stronghold become a life-controlling problem? They often start innocently, but left unaddressed, they get to a point where they become a master. So how do we help a loved one receive the comfort that God is giving us without getting drawn into issues ourselves?

Repent and Follow - Unplugged

The primary message of Jesus was repent. We are called to surrender our old life and change directions in life. True surrender should result in life change which creates fruit in keeping with Christ's spirit. What do you need to repent in the New Year in order to produce fruit?

Hustle & Bustle - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Pleasant Hill)

At Christmas time, anxiety is on the rise and expectations high. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, traffic is crazy, food to prepare, decorations to put up, and so many other things to mark off the to-do list. How do we manage these things while remembering the Reason for the season?