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Don’t Be Scared: Carry The Gospel Into Dark Places | Jesus The Tested Teacher | Matthew 4:12-25
2026/09/28
Date: 9/27/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: Matthew 4:12-25
Series: Jesus: The Tested Teacher
Main Idea: Jesus wants regular Christians to carry the gospel to dark places.
Jesus doesn’t avoid dark places. He goes toward them.
In Matthew 4:12–25, Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee, a region that was viewed as spiritually dark. Matthew connects Jesus’ ministry there with Isaiah’s prophecy that the people living in darkness would see a great light.
Jesus brings that light through His message of repentance, His healing ministry, and His call for ordinary people to follow Him.
The same Jesus who entered dark places calls His people to do the same.
Jesus Brings Light to Dark Places
Jesus deliberately enters places where people are suffering, confused, broken, and far from God. His ministry demonstrates that the gospel is not only for people who already look religious or have their lives together.
Jesus goes toward people who need Him.
The light of Christ is meant to shine in places where darkness is present—not simply where everything is already comfortable and familiar.
Grace Requires Repentance
Jesus’ message begins with a call to repent because the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Grace does not mean pretending that our sin doesn’t matter. Jesus welcomes sinners, but He also calls us to turn from sin and follow Him.
Repentance is more than saying, “I’m sorry.” It is turning toward God and asking Him to change us.
The gospel offers both forgiveness and transformation.
Jesus Calls Ordinary People
When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John, He called working fishermen—not people with impressive religious credentials.
Jesus said, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
The responsibility of becoming useful for God’s mission ultimately rests with Jesus. He calls His people and equips them.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you say yes to Jesus.
No One Is Too Far From God’s Grace
Matthew describes Jesus healing people with many different kinds of suffering and affliction.
The sermon connects this with Paul’s testimony in 1 Timothy 1. Paul describes himself as a blasphemer and persecutor, yet Christ showed him mercy.
Paul’s story demonstrates that God’s grace reaches people who appear to be far from Him.
No one is beyond the reach of the gospel.
Don’t Hide the Darkness
Because Jesus is not afraid of dark and messy places, Christians don’t have to hide the dark places in their own lives.
The church should be a place where people can be honest about sin, weakness, suffering, and brokenness—and where the gospel can meet them there.
Christian community should not require people to pretend that everything is fine.
We bring our darkness into the light of Christ.
Go Where the Darkness Is
The church is called to pursue people and communities that are often overlooked.
Jesus did not organize His ministry around finding the easiest or most comfortable people to reach. He went toward those who were suffering, overlooked, spiritually confused, and far from God.
The question for Christians isn’t simply, “Where is it easiest to minister?”
It is also, “Where is the darkness, and how can we bring the light of the gospel there?”
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TAKEAWAYS:
- Jesus brings light into dark places.
- The gospel calls us to both grace and repentance.
- Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him.
- Jesus equips the people He calls.
- No one is too far from God’s grace.
- Christians should be honest about their own brokenness.
- The church should pursue overlooked people and communities.
- Followers of Jesus don’t need to be afraid of dark and messy places.
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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Matthew 4:12–25
Isaiah 9:1–2
John 1:4–5
Matthew 5:14–16
Matthew 16:13–20
1 Timothy 1:13–16
Colossians 1:13–14
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Matthew 4:12–25
02:01 — Don't Be Scared
06:27 — Jesus Brings Light to Dark Places
14:27 — Jesus Calls and Equips Ordinary People
23:28 — Jesus Draws Near to Broken People
29:31 — The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near
35:07 — Don't Be Afraid of Dark and Messy Places
39:50 — Don't Be Scared
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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Called To The Nations, Sent To Her Community | Trusting God When Plans Change | Reconcile Stories
2026/09/23
SHOW NOTES:
What do you do when you feel called to something, but the path you expected suddenly disappears?
Rachel Davidson has wanted to serve in missions since she was a child. After coming to faith at six years old, she developed a passion for telling others about Jesus and eventually studied Intercultural Studies with plans to serve overseas.
But her journey didn’t unfold the way she expected.
Rachel shares about serving in South Asia, sharing the gospel in a Hindu village, and seeing people respond to the story of Jesus in ways that deeply shaped her faith. She also talks honestly about disappointment, a broken relationship, health struggles, and the difficulty of not knowing what comes next.
Eventually, Rachel discovered that cross-cultural ministry wasn’t limited to another country. Her work with people experiencing homelessness opened her eyes to the cultural, economic, and relational barriers that can exist right in our own communities.
Now Rachel is helping develop addiction recovery ministry at Reconcile Community Church. She shares why recovery requires more than programs—it requires people who will keep showing up, offer relationship and accountability, and remind people that their story isn’t over.
This conversation is about calling, missions, disappointment, contentment, addiction recovery, homelessness, suffering, the church, and trusting that God’s plans are good even when they aren’t the plans we would have chosen.
Most of all, Rachel’s story points back to Jesus: the One who saves us, meets us in our suffering, and gives us hope when our plans don’t turn out the way we expected.
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TAKEAWAYS:
1. God’s calling may not look like the path we expected.
2. Cross-cultural ministry doesn’t require an international flight.
3. Ministry requires learning the culture of the people you’re serving.
4. Recovery requires both practical help and relationships.
5. People with lived experience have something unique to offer.
6. Jesus meets us in suffering.
7. The goal isn’t simply sobriety; it’s knowing Jesus.
8. Faithfulness may mean staying when you wanted to go.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Rachel’s Story & Calling to Missions
07:55 — A Childhood Calling to Go Overseas
15:17 — Serving in South Asia & Sharing the Gospel
21:58 — When the Plans for Missions Fell Apart
27:04 — Discovering Cross-Cultural Ministry at Home
30:54 — Why Accessibility Matters in Ministry
34:00 — Finding a Place at Reconcile
38:45 — From Homelessness Ministry to Addiction Recovery
40:49 — Why People Need a Church That Keeps Showing Up
47:41 — The Power of Lived Experience
51:22 — Helping People Know They Belong
58:43 — Finding Jesus in the Midst of Suffering
01:03:14 — Building an Addiction Recovery Ministry
01:06:56 — The Vision: Jesus, Healing & the Church
01:10:34 — A Prayer for Those Waiting on God’s Calling
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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Victory Over Temptation | Jesus The Tested Teacher | Matthew 4:1-11
2026/09/21
Date: 9/20/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: Matthew 4:1-11
Series: Jesus: The Tested Teacher
SERMON DESCRIPTION:
What does it look like to fight temptation like Jesus?
In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus enters the wilderness and is tempted by Satan after fasting for 40 days and 40 nights. In this sermon, we see that Jesus was not simply tempted as an example for us—he was tested in our place, succeeding where we have failed and sharing his victory with us.
As we examine Jesus’ three temptations, we discover how temptation works and how Scripture helps us fight it. Satan tempts us to doubt God’s character, to seek good things through sinful actions, and to pursue God’s blessings without obedience. Jesus responds by trusting the Father, refusing to manipulate God, patiently waiting on God’s promises, and answering every temptation with Scripture.
Victory over temptation is not about relying on our own strength. It is about depending on God, resisting the lies of temptation, saturating our minds with Scripture, and trusting the power of the risen Christ.
If you are struggling with temptation, shame, impatience, or the desire to take matters into your own hands, this message points you back to Jesus—the One who won where we failed.
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THEMES:
1. Jesus was tempted in our place and succeeded where we failed.
2. Temptation often begins by making us question God’s goodness.
3. We cannot pursue God’s blessings through sinful shortcuts.
4. Resisting temptation requires trusting God rather than relying on ourselves.
5. We fight temptation by saturating our minds with Scripture and relying on Christ’s strength.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Introduction: Jesus, the Tested Teacher
04:48 — Jesus Was Tested in Our Place
11:30 — How Temptation Works: The Battle for Our Minds
13:15 — Temptation Makes Us Doubt God’s Character
17:35 — Getting Good Things Through Sinful Acts
23:34 — Seeking God’s Blessings Without Obedience
27:00 — Resisting Temptation and Waiting on God
30:06 — Jesus Gives Us Victory Over Temptation
32:04 — Fighting Temptation with Scripture
35:21 — Closing Prayer
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1.When are you most vulnerable to temptation?
- What tends to happen in your life when you are tired, stressed, lonely, angry, hungry, or discouraged?
2.What lie about God tends to make temptation more believable for you?
- Do you ever find yourself thinking, “God doesn’t really have my back,” or “I need to take care of this myself”?
3.Are you tempted to pursue something good through a sinful shortcut?
- What is the good thing you want, and what shortcut are you tempted to take to get it?
4.Where might impatience be making temptation harder to resist?
- Is there something you are tempted to take into your own hands because you don’t want to wait on God?
5.How do you respond when Scripture is taken out of context?
- Are there passages you have relied on without considering what the surrounding chapter or book actually teaches?
6.What temptation do you need to fight with God’s Word right now?
- What specific Scripture speaks directly to that temptation?
7.What does it mean for you to depend on Jesus rather than your own strength?
- Where do you need to remember that resisting temptation is not something you have to do alone?
8.How does Jesus’ victory change the way you respond when you fail?
- Do you tend to respond to failure with repentance and faith, or with shame and hiding?
9.What would it look like to “wait it out” the next time temptation comes?
- What practical step could help you create enough space to resist rather than immediately giving in?
10.Where do you need to trust God’s character right now?
- What is happening in your life that makes it difficult to believe that God is good and that his way is worth following?
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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Band Together: Stand Firm in the Faith | 1 Cor 16:13-23
2026/09/14
SERMON NOTES:
What does it mean to stand firm in the faith when life gets hard? In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:13–23, we are reminded that the Christian life is a fight—but we were never meant to fight alone.
Paul calls believers to be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong, and do everything in love. Pastor Will explores what it means to endure hardship with realistic expectations, cling to the truth of the gospel, and rely on the strength of Christian community.
Our faith is grounded in the objective work of the triune God: the Father loved us and chose to save us, Jesus Christ lived and died for our sins, and the Holy Spirit makes us alive and dwells within us. Because of these truths, we can face suffering without losing hope.
This message also explores the threats to our faith—including suffering, sin, cultural pressures, and spiritual opposition—and why the local church is essential for helping Christians persevere.
We need flesh-and-blood community. We need one another. Together, we must fight the fight of faith.
TAKEAWAYS:
- The Christian life is a fight, but we were never meant to fight alone. God gives us the church and one another so that we can persevere together.
- Standing firm means clinging to the truth of the faith. Our hope isn't based on how well we fight but on the God who fights for us.
- Our faith is grounded in what God has actually done. The Father chose and loved us, the Son died for our sins, and the Holy Spirit makes us alive and dwells within us.
- Christians should have realistic expectations about suffering. Following Jesus doesn't mean life will be free from hardship. Scripture prepares us to endure hardship rather than be blindsided by it.
- We face real threats to our faith. The flesh, the world, and the devil can all pull us away from trusting God and living faithfully.
- Hardship can tempt us to doubt God's love, grace, and presence. But suffering isn't evidence that God has abandoned us. Jesus himself suffered while remaining confident in the Father's love.
- God's grace is for real sinners. Jesus didn't die for sanitized or hypothetical sins. His grace reaches people in the midst of their actual sin and brokenness.
- Christian courage isn't the absence of fear. Courage means recognizing what is happening, acknowledging the fear, and faithfully doing what God has called us to do anyway.
- Christian faith is meant to be lived in community. We need flesh-and-blood brothers and sisters who can encourage, challenge, support, and carry burdens with us.
- We must fight the fight of faith together. Standing firm, being courageous, and doing everything in love are things we pursue together as the church.
REFLECTION & APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1. Where are you currently experiencing a "fight" in your life, and how are you responding to it?
2. Are you trying to face something alone that God intended you to face within Christian community? Who could you invite into that struggle?
3. What expectations do you have about the Christian life that may be unrealistic? How might those expectations affect your faith when hardship comes?
4. When hardship comes, which do you most naturally doubt: God's love, God's grace, or God's presence? Why?
5. Which of the three threats discussed in the sermon—the flesh, the world, or the devil—do you find yourself most vulnerable to?
6. What truth about God do you need to cling to when your circumstances make you question Him?
7. Is there a sin, failure, or part of your past that you struggle to believe God's grace can cover? What does the gospel say about that?
8. What would courageous faithfulness look like for you right now—not the absence of fear, but obedience in the presence of fear?
9. Who are the people in your life who help you stand firm in your faith? Are you intentionally investing in those relationships?
10. Where might God be calling you to strengthen or encourage someone else in their fight of faith?
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 1 Corinthians 16:13–23
01:10 - Grieving With Hope
03:00 - We Were Never Meant to Fight Alone
04:40 - Stand Firm in the Faith
07:13 - The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
11:21 - Experiencing God's Grace and Presence
14:51 - The Threats to Our Faith
17:28 - The Flesh, the World, and the Devil
20:48 - When Hardship Makes Us Doubt God
23:10 - Courage, Love, and Christian Community
31:15 - We Need the Church
33:20 - Fight the Fight of Faith
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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
All For Christ: Supporting The Persecuted Church & The Gospel Mission | 1 Cor 16:1-12
2026/09/08
Date: 9/6/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-12
Description:
What is Jesus worth to you?
In 1 Corinthians 16:1–12, Paul calls the church to support believers who are suffering and to give toward the spread of the gospel. But beneath these practical instructions is a deeper challenge: when we see Christians willing to suffer and sacrifice for Christ, we are reminded of just how worthy Jesus is.
In this sermon, “All for Christ,” we look at the persecuted church, the cost of following Jesus, the importance of supporting missionaries and church planters, and the need to remain focused on the mission of the gospel rather than being distracted by petty disagreements.
The witness of persecuted Christians challenges us to ask whether we see Jesus as worth sacrificing for. Their faith reminds us that following Christ may be costly—but Christ is worth it.
We are called to support our persecuted brothers and sisters, participate in the spread of the gospel, embrace the open doors God gives us, and keep the mission of Jesus at the center of our lives and our church.
Main Idea: We ought to support the persecuted church and the spread of the gospel because it reminds us of the worth of Christ.
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus is worth following even when following Him is costly.
- The persecuted church reminds us of the worth of Christ.
- We are called to support Christians who suffer for their faith.
- An open door for ministry does not necessarily mean an easy ministry.
- The church must remain focused on gospel clarity, caring for those in need, and missional urgency.
- Petty disagreements should never distract us from the mission of the gospel.
- The gospel has global implications—we are called to participate in taking it to people who have not heard.
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Chapters:
00:00 — Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1–12
01:57 — Introduction: All for Christ
03:00 — Polycarp and the Cost of Following Jesus
06:20 — Supporting the Persecuted Church
10:35 — The Witness of Persecuted Christians
12:40 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost
17:00 — Supporting Christians Through Prayer, Giving & Service
20:00 — Supporting Missions and the Spread of the Gospel
23:01 — An Open Door Doesn’t Mean an Easy Ministry
25:15 — Embracing the Open Doors God Gives Us
28:12 — Staying Focused on the Mission
29:15 — Don’t Let Petty Things Distract You
31:26 — Gospel Clarity, Care & Missional Urgency
34:22 — The Gospel Has Global Implications
37:06 — What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Jesus?
39:27 — Conclusion: Christ Is Worth It
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Reflection Questions:
1. Do I see Jesus as worthy of my whole life, or only the parts of my life that are comfortable?
2. What does the faithfulness of persecuted Christians reveal about the worth of Christ?
3. What am I currently unwilling to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus more faithfully?
4. Where might God have placed an “open door” for ministry in my life, even though walking through it may be difficult or uncomfortable?
5. Am I allowing fear, inconvenience, awkwardness, or opposition to keep me from sharing the gospel?
6. Are there petty disagreements or secondary issues distracting me from the things that matter most to Jesus?
7. How am I currently participating in the care of Christians who are suffering around the world?
8. How am I participating in the spread of the gospel—through prayer, giving, serving, going, or sharing?
9. Who is one person in my life who may not yet understand the biblical gospel, and how can I intentionally move toward them?
10. If Jesus is truly worth everything, what is one concrete step of obedience He may be calling me to take this week?
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
The Resurrection Body | 1 Cor 15:35-58
2026/09/01
Date: 8/30/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Series: Ratchet & Righteous ——————————————— What will happen to our bodies when Jesus returns? What does the Bible mean by the resurrection of the dead? And why should the promise of resurrection change the way we live today? In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 and Paul’s teaching about the resurrection body. Scripture gives Christians a hope that goes far beyond simply going to heaven. When Christ returns, the dead will be raised, believers will be transformed, and our corruptible, mortal bodies will be clothed with incorruptibility and immortality. The resurrection means that everything broken by sin and death will ultimately be made new. Our weakness will give way to power, corruption to incorruption, and dishonor to glory. Through our union with Jesus Christ—the risen and life-giving Savior—we have the hope of sharing in His resurrection life. This hope also changes how we live now. Because the resurrection is coming, our labor for the Lord is not in vain. We can remain steadfast, endure suffering, serve others, share the gospel, and follow Jesus even when obedience is difficult because we know that what is coming is worth it. ——————————————— In this message, we explore: - What the Bible teaches about the resurrection body - What it means to be raised in incorruption, glory, and power - The connection between Adam and Jesus, the “last Adam” - Why Christ’s return is the completion of our salvation - What glorification means for Christians - How Jesus removes the sting of death - Why Christians can have hope in the face of suffering, sickness, and death - Why the promise of resurrection should motivate us to serve the Lord today ——————————————— Chapters: 00:00 — 1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Resurrection Body 03:32 — Why Jesus’ Return Is Good News 07:26 — What Will the Resurrection Body Be Like? 10:22 — The Resurrection Is Beyond Our Understanding 11:30 — Raised in Incorruption, Glory, and Power 16:00 — Our Connection to Jesus Guarantees Resurrection 18:44 — The Resurrection and Eternal Life 21:42 — When Do We Receive the Resurrection Body? 22:39 — Glorification: The Completion of Salvation 24:42 — Jesus Has Defeated the Sting of Death 27:54 — Believe and Repent 28:58 — Our Labor for the Lord Is Not in Vain 30:01 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost 33:21 — Hope for Suffering and Sickness 36:32 — Serve the Lord Because the Resurrection Is Coming 37:51 — Communion: Remembering Christ and Anticipating His Return ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Responding To The Resurrection | 1 Cor 15:20-34
2026/08/24
Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 8/23/26
Speaker: Pastor Jarrian “JayWill” Wilson
Passage: 1 Cor 15:20-34
Series: Ratchet & Righteous
Sermon Summary:
The resurrection of Jesus isn’t simply a truth Christians celebrate once a year at Easter—it changes how we live every day. Because Christ has been raised from the dead and now reigns, those who belong to Him have a future beyond death, sin, shame, and suffering. The resurrection gives believers hope, but it also calls for a response: to turn away from sin, resist the influences that pull us away from God, confess what is happening in our hearts, and live Monday through Saturday as people who genuinely believe that Jesus is risen and reigning.
Key Takeaways
1. The resurrection changes everything.
Jesus is described as the “firstfruits” of those who will follow Him. Just as the first fruit gives an indication of what is to come from the harvest, Christ’s resurrection points toward the future resurrection and life of those who belong to Him.
2. In Christ, death is no longer the end of the story.
Death came through Adam, but resurrection and life come through Christ. For those who belong to Jesus, sickness, broken relationships, suffering, shame, and even death do not get the final word.
3. Jesus doesn’t merely rise — He reigns.
The resurrection points toward Christ’s present and future reign. He has conquered death, and there is coming a day when every power and authority will be brought under Him and creation will be renewed.
4. If the resurrection is true, it demands a response.
Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15 is essentially this: if there is no resurrection, none of this matters. But if Christ really has been raised, then our lives cannot remain unchanged. We are called to come to our senses, turn from sin, and live as people who believe the resurrection is real.
5. Confession and examination help us live in light of the resurrection.
Pastor JayWill offers a simple practice of examining the day before going to bed:
- Where did I see God’s hands today?
- Where did I hear God’s voice today?
- In what ways did I disobey God today?
The goal isn’t shame, but bringing our hearts honestly before the resurrected Savior.
6. Our identity isn’t ultimately defined by our shame or our past.
Because of Christ, believers are called sons and daughters and are being made glorious through the work of the Spirit. Our past, our shame, and our failures don’t have the final word about who we are.
Reflection Questions:
1. If I truly believe that Jesus is risen and reigning, what should look different about the way I live Monday through Saturday?
2. What area of my life am I currently living as though the resurrection isn’t powerful enough to change me?
3. Are there relationships, habits, influences, or patterns that are pulling me back toward the life Christ has called me to leave behind?
4. What shame, guilt, or part of my past do I need to bring honestly before Jesus rather than allowing it to define me?
5. As I reflect on today, where did I see God’s presence, where did I hear His voice, and where did I resist or disobey Him?
Put It Into Practice:
Before going to bed each night this week, spend a few minutes examining your day. Thank God for where you saw His presence, consider where you heard His voice, and honestly acknowledge where you disobeyed Him. Bring those things to Christ in confession and prayer.
No Resurrection. No Gospel. No Life. No Power. | 1 Cor 15:12-19
2026/08/17
Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 8/16/26
Speaker: Pastor Charlie Wulff
Passage: 1 Cor 15:12-19
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Reconcile Stories | From Anger At God To Serving The City | Sebastian
2026/08/11
What happens when you grow up hearing about Jesus but don’t see the life-changing power of the gospel around you?
In this episode of Reconcile Stories, Sebastian shares his journey from growing up in church and becoming angry at God after moving overseas, through a season of substance abuse, brokenness, and spiritual searching, to discovering forgiveness, faith, and ultimately a calling to ministry. Sebastian talks honestly about the questions that shaped his view of God, including why suffering and injustice made him angry and how a difficult season in his life eventually led him to seriously consider what he believed. He also shares how a mentor helped him begin pursuing truth and understanding forgiveness, and how God used brokenness to draw him toward a deeper faith.
The conversation then turns toward Sebastian’s experience at Reconcile Community Church and what he has learned about ministry in a community that is different from the one he grew up in. What does it actually look like to serve people outside the Christian bubble? Will and Sebastian talk about why ministry takes time, why success can’t always be measured by numbers, and why simply being present and building relationships can be more important than trying to immediately fix someone’s problems. They also discuss the tension between cultural assumptions and biblical values, the importance of learning from people with different backgrounds, and why getting outside of your comfort zone can give you a fuller picture of how God works.
Finally, Sebastian shares what he wishes other churches and people in Greenville understood about Reconcile—including the ways economic and cultural assumptions can unintentionally make people feel like the gospel isn’t for them.
This is a conversation about brokenness, forgiveness, faith, calling, relationships, ministry, and what it means to bring the gospel into the real world.
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In This Episode:
- Growing up in church and struggling to see genuine excitement about God
- Moving to Thailand as a child and becoming angry at God
- Wrestling with suffering, injustice, and the goodness of God
- A season of substance abuse and spiritual searching
- Returning to church and realizing he actually missed it
- A traumatic experience that forced Sebastian to confront deeper questions
- The role of a mentor in his journey toward Christ
- Learning about forgiveness
- Recognizing brokenness and the need for spiritual zeal
- Discovering Reconcile Community Church
- Leaving the Christian bubble
- Why ministry moves at the speed of relationships
- Why ministry success can’t always be measured by numbers
- Learning to listen instead of assuming you already know what people need
- The importance of simply being present
- Choosing a ministry calling over money and comfort
- Why Christians should expose themselves to different walks of life
- Learning to distinguish cultural values from biblical values
- How different communities can expand our understanding of God’s work
- Why churches can unintentionally create cultural barriers
- Communicating the gospel in ways people can actually understand
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Key Takeaways:
- Ministry isn’t about fixing people or manufacturing results.
- It’s about faithfully showing up, building relationships, listening, sharing the gospel, and trusting God to do what only He can do.
- Ministry moves at the speed of relationships.
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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Eye Witness To The Resurrection | 1 Cor 15:1-11
2026/08/11
Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 8/9/26
Speaker: Tom Dudley
Passage: 1 Cor. 15:1-11
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Church Family Formation | 1 Cor 14:26-40
2026/08/04
Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 8/2/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: 1 Cor 14:26-40
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Spirit: In Power & Truth | 1 Cor 14:1-25
2026/07/27
Thank you for listening. We continue in our “Ratchet & Righteous” series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 7/26/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
Mature Love | 1 Corinthians 13
2026/07/21
Thank you for listening. We are back to our series in 1 Corinthians.
Date: 7/19/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13
Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
More Than One & Done | Psalms 40
2026/07/13
Thank you for listening. We are continuing in our summer series in Psalms.
Date: 7/12/26
Speaker: Demond Criss
Passage: Psalms 40
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Who Will Serve The King? | Psalms 110
2026/07/06
Thank you for listening. We continue in our summer series in Psalms.
Date: 7/5/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: Psalms 110
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