The Town Church is a church in Fort Collins, Colorado. We gather on Sunday mornings at 2112 E Harmony Road in Fort Collins. Join us as we learn to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in God's Word. For more information visit our web site - www.thetownchurch.org
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”The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry” is a cooperative podcast from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reinbeck, IA. These two churches share a unique partnership in the Cedar Valley as they cooperate with one another to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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The Town Church / Greeley was formerly an Acts 29 church plant located in Greeley, Colorado, planted in 2017 and closed in late 2022. This podcast is a collection and archive of sermons from pastors & speakers at the church over the years. For more information or to be connected with the planting church, The Town Church / Fort Collins, please visit https://thetownchurch.org/
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The AfterWord - Colossians 2:6-23
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In Eric's return as host, we approach some important topics and how it looks to navigate those as Christians. What are some philosophies / worldviews common in our culture that could be examples of what Paul is warning the believers in Colossae about? What's an example of one that we've personally wrestled with? What are some red flags that a parti…
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This week's passage reminds us that any way of thinking or personal practice that has no root in Christ is empty, giving us nothing. Paul calls the church to continue in the faith and stand firm on what is true.Vince Black
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Eric is back! This week, we welcome Eric back and get to hear a bit about his sabbatical. We also unpack this week's sermon with a few questions: Are we facing suffering as a direct result of our faith? Why or why not? What does suffering look like in an American context? What are things that we've held too closely that started out about Jesus but …
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This week's passage directs us to a few important questions: Where is our commitment to Jesus, His gospel, and the Church? Are we willing to endure the suffering that comes from boldly proclaiming the gospel?Vince Black
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n this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Lutheran" f…
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This week, Vince, Kirsten, and Betty reflect on things that may stand in the way of seeing Christ as Lord over creation, redemption, and reconciliation. If we truly believe that Jesus is preeminent, how should this change the life of a Christian? Additionally, The Loft gets some exciting updates in preparation for Eric's return next week.…
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This passage proclaims the complete supremacy of Christ, reminding us that He is Lord over everything. With these rich theological truths in mind, how can our worship be transformed?Vince Black
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The AfterWord is back with a brand new season and a brand new studio! This week, we take time to express gratitude, look back at how discipleship has impacted our lives, and consider how we hope our affections are raised for Jesus through this upcoming series. Some questions for discussion: Why can it be difficult to express gratitude for other peo…
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We begin Colossians with an introduction to the context of the book and the central theme of this series: Christ is all. This letter opens with thanksgiving and a prayer of encouragement for the church at Colossae. These verses serve as a model for us in our own prayers and a reminder of the qualifying work of the gospel.…
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S4-W6 - Living Lutheran – The 4th Commandment - Part 1 - “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This episode is part one focused on the 4th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Pod…
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Last week, Vince led us through the vision of The Town Church. This week, three of our elders lead us through the mission of the church, which is broken into four categories. These four categories show us how we can practically live out the church's vision to see the gospel transform everything.Brock Hornung, Will Moore, Jon Pfeil
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As a church, our vision is to see the gospel transform everything. This week, we launch our Vision and Mission series by narrowing in on the gospel and its transformative power.Vince Black
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In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Lutheran" …
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This week, we get to hear from all of you! Vince reads out responses to the question posed to the church: How did this series through 1 and 2 Samuel raise your affections for Jesus?The Town Church
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The book of 2 Samuel concludes by demonstrating once again how God uses our own sinful motives to fulfill His purposes and bring glory to His name. Through this, we are reminded of the true and perfect King who leads His people to right worship.Vince Black
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This week, we explore the gospel themes woven throughout 2 Samuel 21 and 22, and we also lean into prayer and the patience of God. How have we recognized our own lack of prayer in certain situations in life, and what draws us to finally seek the Lord? When it seems like justice is delayed, how can we still trust God?…
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All of Scripture is meant to point us toward Christ and the Gospel. This week's sermon explores the key Gospel themes presented in 2 Samuel 21 and 22.Brock Hornung
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Ask the Pastors" in which the pastors ans…
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2 Samuel 20 looks at three different types of people: the worthless or rebellious, the seemingly faithful, and the faithful. How do we see those categories play out in the world today? What do expressions of false faithfulness look like? Can we think of times when we tend to be inconsistent in our own character? Bonus: Betty brings the best podcast…
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2 Samuel 20 begins with a rebellion against David and ends with a glimpse of who has remained faithful to him. Throughout the passage, we also see men who seem faithful to the king, when in reality their loyalties lie elsewhere. This inconsistency in character challenges us look inward and consider what our fruit reveals about the abundance of our …
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This week, the king returns home. How did David get to a place where his response was to pardon, give, and bless? What can we learn from the characters' responses to David's actions? What "wilderness experiences" have we walked through, and how have we grown from them?The Town Church
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Throughout this passage, we see David extending mercy and kindness to those who do not deserve it. His actions point us to a perfect King who pardons abundantly out of His deep love for us.Vince Black
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In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series entitled "Ask the Pastors" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Lutheran" …
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Another special guest joins us as we explore more of 2 Samuel and its characters. How have we seen David change throughout these past couple of weeks? What do we learn about Joab's character, and how does he contribute to the changes in David? As we continue pushing through heavy passages, where can we look for hope?…
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The pattern of trouble and brokenness continues for David and his family as Absalom is killed, ending his rebellion. Through this story of destruction and grief, our hearts are pointed even more toward the coming King and the restoration He provides.Vince Black
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Guided by Proverbs 19:21, the sermon led us to see that despite the many plans man might make, God's purposes will always stand. We continue that conversation in this week's AfterWord by exploring a few questions: Does this Proverb elicit comfort or fear? How can we hold plans our own plans loosely? What does it look like to submit to and discern g…
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In his continued plot to overthrow David, Absalom seeks out counsel from Ahithophel and Hushai. While many plans are made in the minds of these men, we are reminded that the purposes of the Lord will always stand in the end.Vince Black
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This week, we examine the characteristics of the two central figures of this passage: Absalom and David. What can we observe about their character from the text, and what can we learn through them? Additionally, we learn what Jon's favorite condiment is (hint: it's not generally identified as a condiment)!…
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Ask the Pastors" in which the pastors ans…
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Conflict between rebellion and surrender are displayed in this passage through Absalom and David. Absalom's rebellion puts David in a challenging position, requiring a response from the king. How does David respond to his circumstances, and what can we learn through him?Jon Pfeil
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This week, we continue to examine the effects of sin on David and his family. How can we zoom out enough to see the long-term consequences of sin in our own lives? What does redemption and hope look like in situations that we may never understand? We recognize that the heaviness of these chapters may speak directly into your own story. If you find …
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Patterns of sin and its consequences continue in David's family, leading to grief, anger, and murder. The heaviness of these chapters points us to the hope we have in Christ-- hope of restoration, renewal, and the eternal weight of glory that is to come.Vince Black
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David makes a series of destructive decisions, leading us to see God's discipline in David's life. How can we discern between discipline and trials? How do we see David respond throughout these chapters, and what can we learn from these responses?The Town Church
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David, the king anointed and established by God, makes a series of decisions that are displeasing in the eyes of the Lord. Through David's sin, we see the Lord's loving discipline and His work of redemption in David's life. This passage opens our eyes to the reality of our own sin and points us toward the ultimate redemption accomplished through Ch…
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In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter begin another new series entitled "Ask the Pastor" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Luther…
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David is settling into his role as king and is pointing us forward to see glimpses of Jesus! How do you relate with Mephibosheth? How do the events related to Mephibosheth reveal the beauty of the gospel for our own lives?The Town Church
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Now that God has established David's throne in Jerusalem, David's attention turns both outward in military battles as well as inward in caring for the remnant of Saul's family. Through it all, we see greater and greater glimpses and longings for the future coming King Jesus!Vince Black
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David desires to set up Jerusalem as the capital city as well as the worship city for the people of God. God has created us to worship him - and all of life points us to him. This week we discuss the seriousness of the worship of God. What stands in your way of worshiping God? What helps you as you continue to pursue the worship of God, and in what…
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All things in our lives are meant to point us back to the reality that we were created to worship the Creator. 2 Samuel 6-7 remind us that God desires to be worshipped fully and rightly, and His ultimate plan is His eternal worship.Vince Black
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Ask the Pastors" in which the pastors ans…
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David's journey through 1 & 2 Samuel so far has been characterized by waiting. This week, we discuss the reality of waiting in the Christian life. How can we encourage others to wait faithfully? What are some pitfalls to avoid? How can we learn to see God at work in the waiting?The Town Church
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Since his anointing, David has sat in a long, messy season of waiting. In 2 Samuel 5, we finally see David step forward as king. How can we learn to wait well through David's example?Vince Black
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This week, we explore what it looks like to live in the tension of knowing God is sovereign in a broken, sinful world. What are ways we see God's Word leveraged for our gain in our own culture? How do we stand firm on theological truths while still being sensitive to the needs of others? BONUS: Vince is back!…
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As sin and all the mess it creates is constantly being exposed, our hearts should be asking: what is God's relationship to the mess of sin? This question guides us through the heavy events of 2 Samuel 2-4.Eric Reeves
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In this new episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter begin another new series entitled "Ask the Pastor" which the pastors answer your questions about living life as a Christian in today's world. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Living Luther…
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In this week's AfterWord, we enter into 2 Samuel by discussing relationships, forgiveness, and God's sovereignty. How have we seen God teach us through sin, pain, or relationships? How have we personally cultivated deep relationships? What has pursuing forgiveness looked like in our own lives?The Town Church
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At the start of 2 Samuel, David learns of Saul and Jonathan's deaths, leading to mourning and lamentation. In these events, we see how God sovereignly uses all things to teach us and reveal more of Himself.Brock Hornung
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This week, we examine how a perfectly holy God brings forth His judgement upon sin. Some questions were: What does engaging the lost look like in your life? How do you consider God's justice? Is there a difference between justice and fairness? What are ways you have personally seen the devastating effects of sin?…
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In a heavy conclusion to the book of 1 Samuel, our view of God's faithfulness expands, allowing us to see the consistency of His character toward His children and His enemies.Eric Reeves
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In this episode of the "The Town and Country Podcast", Pastor Kapanka and Pastor Richter continue the series "Living Lutheran", focusing on Luther's Small Catechism and how we can use it in our daily lives. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" entitled "Ask the Pastors" in which the pastors ans…
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