Surprise! God Really Likes us | FITC59
Does God really like us? According to Genesis 1, the answer is yes! In this new series, Jonathan explores God’s Passion for People and asks, why?
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Betrayed, Showing Kindness To Judas – John 13:1-20 | FITC45
When a business partner embezzles funds, it can ruin any chance of future collaboration. So what was it like for Jesus to wash the feet of Judas right before he was about to betray him? In this episode, we look at that night when Jesus washed the feet of his disciple Judas.
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Realigning to God’s Mission – Matthew 4:17 | FITC39
What does it mean to repent? Is it for those on the outside of the church or inside as well? In this episode, Pastor Jonathan looks at Jesus’ initial message, “Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
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Total Depravity and Christian Freedom: Two Key Ideas | FITC38
If you had to remember just one idea of Christianity, would you include the doctrine of Total Depravity? In this episode, I share the radical, liberating idea of the “law of sin and death.” Contrary to its being a morbid or depressing teaching. Total Depravity liberates us from the tendency to live legalistic lives. Take a listen!
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Is Your Relationship With God On the Right Track? | FITC37
Is your relationship with God on the right track? Is it possible to know all the right things about God and still end up getting it all wrong?
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How To Live Everyday With Christian Integrity | FITC36
Episode 36 by Dr. Jonathan G. Smith | Faith In The City...
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The Awful Power of Hurtful Words – James 3:1-12 | FITC34
James teaches that contained within our speech is the power to create life or destroy it.
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Justification and Good Works: What Does The Bible Teach | FITC33
What kind of faith saves you from God’s judgment? Protestant Christianity has staked its reputation on grace alone through faith alone. But does saving faith mean that all we need to do is merely believe?
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Discrimination, the Gospel, and the Church | FITC32
Unfortunately for the church, prejudice against particular groups can happen even in conservative churches. So what is the cure? In this sermon, we discover what James has to say about the sin of discrimination and how to avoid it.
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Giving Up My Right To Be Angry
Are you glad that the US Presidential Election is over? Frankly, I am. Now we can move on with our...
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How Anger Over Politics Destroys Our Gospel Witness | FITC31
Episode 31 by Dr. Jonathan G. Smith | Faith In The City...
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How The Gospel Shapes Our Character | FITC27
The Christian journey is frighteningly hard. Every day we are confronted with temptations and frustrations that can get us off track. Maintaining integrity under these circumstances is challenging enough. But when you discover that God sometimes intentionally brings “trials” to craft our lives, that can be difficult.
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