The Radiant Church Podcast

People all over the world gather to celebrate a risen Jesus on Easter Sunday, but why? Why do so many people choose to follow Jesus? It isn’t exactly the “trendy” thing to do. Following Jesus does not open up the “riches of heaven” or unlock an elite circle of influencers for you to connect with. So, why? In this Easter message, Pastor Andrew explains why people choose to follow Jesus and it has nothing to do with any of the reasons you may have thought. If you find yourself wondering why so many follow Jesus, perhaps this teaching will help you discover the answer and maybe, it will bring you to a place of decision in your own life.Support & learn more about Radiant Churchhttps://www.radiantchurchsc.comFollow Radiant Church at:Facebook: @radiantchurchofscInstagram: @radiantchurchsc

Does God really give you anything you ask as long as pray “in Jesus’ name?” Why isn’t it enough to accept Jesus as a good teacher; do you have to really accept him as “divine?” Is it enough to pray as much as you can, read Scripture, and do all kinds of good works? As we get into John 14, we learn that Jesus made an absolute claim to be divine; so much so, it cannot be dismissed because it requires a response from us - he either is or isn’t the Son of God. And if Jesus is the Son of God, what does that say about our own way of living? Is our way greater or is His way greater?Support & learn more about Radiant Churchhttps://www.radiantchurchsc.comFollow Radiant Church at:Facebook: @radiantchurchofscInstagram: @radiantchurchsc

There are two ways you can live your life as a follower of Jesus, but only one is really effective. As we conclude John 13, Pastor Andrew teaches us how rules-based Christianity does not lead transformation or even a deeper love for God. Instead, we should grow in our depth of love for God so that we can effectively love others following the command Jesus gives us in John 13:34 to love as he has loved us.Support & learn more about Radiant Churchhttps://www.radiantchurchsc.comFollow Radiant Church at:Facebook: @radiantchurchofscInstagram: @radiantchurchsc

Judas. Just the name evokes all kinds of negative emotion and images. He’s known for committing the ultimate act of betrayal that no one wants to associate themselves with, but what if we all have something in common with Judas? What if there is a Judas in us as well?The man who was closer to Jesus than any human alive today, who witnessed all the action up front for three years, ultimately betrayed Jesus for a bag of silver coins. If Judas could do that, wouldn’t that mean we have the capacity to betray our relationship with Jesus as well? And if we can do that, well, how do we correct it? How do we move forward?This teaching from John 13 takes us back into the Upper Room where we learn that while we have the capacity to betray as Judas did, there is a way to guard against rejecting Jesus and move forward with the life God has for us! Support & learn more about Radiant Churchhttps://www.radiantchurchsc.comFollow Radiant Church at:Facebook: @radiantchurchofscInstagram: @radiantchurchsc

It is one of the most famous scenes in the Bible - Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. It is the perfect picture of what serving others looks like, but while many admire the lesson in serving, they fail to practically carry it out in their own lives.As we begin to break down John 13, Pastor Andrew teaches on the importance of serving as Jesus served: without excuse, without rewriting the rules to fit our preferences, and to be a conduit of blessing and generosity to others. It seems so easy to do, but the challenge is much harder than you may realize to serve like Jesus. Support & learn more about Radiant Churchhttps://www.radiantchurchsc.comFollow Radiant Church at:Facebook: @radiantchurchofscInstagram: @radiantchurchsc