Church is Messy
Rick Henderson and Svea Merry
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Church is messy podcast recorded at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, MN
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1 Peter: Shepherds and Sheep
In this final episode discussing the 1 Peter series, Rick and Svea answer a number of question from their congregation. Topics include dealing with leadership in church, being humble leaders, spiritual forces, and more. Plus Rick gives a detailed account of an experience he had with demonic forces during a recent trip to Guinea, West Africa and calls listeners to take 1 Peter 5:8-9 seriously.
Watch the 1 Peter 5 sermon here: https://youtu.be/gnRbbtwTW08
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Mar 22, 2023
1 Peter: Check Your Attitude
Rick and Svea discuss practical ways to live out Peter's words of encouragement in 1 Peter chapter 4.
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Mar 22, 2023
1 Peter: Warrior, Secret Agent, or Ambassador
Rick and Svea continue their discussion on 1 Peter chapter 3.
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Mar 8, 2023
1 Peter: Bring It Home
Rick and Svea discuss 1 Peter chapter 3 and how it helps us follow Jesus. Our identity, thoughts, and actions can all be shaped by this incredible passage.
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Mar 3, 2023
(Bonus) 1 Peter: Landmines Part 2
(Bonus Episode) Rick and Svea further discuss 1 Peter chapter 2 and elaborate on several important concepts from the last episode.
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Mar 1, 2023
1 Peter: Landmines
Rick and Svea continue to discuss 1 Peter chapter 2 and how God's love in us causes us to engage culture.
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Feb 22, 2023
1 Peter: The Favorite
Rick and Svea explore questions that dig below the surface and help us to discover our true identity in Christ.
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Feb 15, 2023
1 Peter: Perfectly Secure
In week two of the 1st Peter series, Rick and Svea continue the discussion on our identity in Christ and how it drives our activity.
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Feb 8, 2023
1 Peter: Stand Fast
After a two-month break, Pastors Rick and Svea jump into a new season of Church Is Messy. This week Autumn Ridge started a new message series on the book of 1 Peter. Rick answers questions and digs deeper into the concepts of election and our identity in Christ.
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Nov 16, 2022
Regifting: Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea discuss listener questions from the Regifting series.
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Nov 9, 2022
Regifting: Shields Down
Svea and Rick have a vulnerable conversation about vulnerability.
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Nov 2, 2022
Regifting: Heart of the Matter
This week on Church Is Messy, we look at the conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well and how Jesus challenges us to move toward the messes and evaluate how we engage with people different from us.
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Oct 26, 2022
Regifting: Good Grief
Rick and Svea discuss grief and the interplay of emotional maturity and spiritual health.
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Oct 19, 2022
Regifting: Into the Borderlands
In this week's episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Svea explore the freedom found in limits
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Oct 12, 2022
Christian Nationalism
Rick and Svea discuss Christian Nationalism in this episode of Church Is Messy.
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Oct 5, 2022
The Nicene Creed
Rick and Svea answer questions they've received about some of the theology of the Nicene Creed.
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Sep 28, 2022
Sacred Series 2022: Doubt and Deconstruction
Doubt and deconstruction are often thought of as bad words. Are they better thought of as powerful tools God can use to strengthen our foundation of trust and faith in him?
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Sep 21, 2022
Sacred Series 2022: Orthodoxy
Today we're exploring orthodoxy and unity in the church, some controversial theological topics, tools for maintaining unity, and why Rick is the way he is.
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Aug 31, 2022
Uncensored: Further Discussion of Biblical Sexuality
Based on our recent message called "Uncensored" this episode takes a further look at the nuances of acceptance vs approval.
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Jul 20, 2022
Being a Church of All Cultures
Listen in on a discussion between pastors Otis Hall, Rick Henderson, and Svea Merry as they discuss what it means to be a church of all cultures.
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Jul 13, 2022
_____ Bless the USA
From Pastor Rick's Independence Weekend message: Is the USA a Christian nation? Was it ever a Christian nation?
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Jul 6, 2022
Look Up: The Revenant
Is God the authority or is he an accessory in your life?
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Jun 29, 2022
Father's Day 2022
A father’s responsibility is to ENCOURAGE, COMFORT, and URGE his kids toward/in faith.
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Jun 22, 2022
Look Up: Seesaw
Rick and Svea discuss the story of Rahab and how when the city of Jericho was "melting with fear" she chose to trust God and look up.
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Jun 15, 2022
Look Up: Burnout
Looking at the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, Rick and Svea discuss how God brings refreshment to a man utterly spent.
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May 25, 2022
Church IS Messy
Rick Henderson and Svea Merry have a very candid conversation about the real messiness of scandal rocking our own church and the scandals rocking churches as a whole.
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May 4, 2022
Neighboring (Part 2): A Wee Little Man
Executive Pastor Otis Hall joins Rick and Svea as we continue our conversation on Neighboring.
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Apr 27, 2022
Neighboring (Part 1): The Ok-est Commandment
We kick off our new message series titled Neighboring.
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Apr 20, 2022
Easter - Was Jesus' Resurrection a Real Event?
Was Jesus' resurrection a real, historical event? Pastor Rick dives deep into the Easter message.
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Apr 13, 2022
The Great Divide (Part 5): Facing Hell
If God is all about hope, redemption, and forgiveness, then why does Hell exist?
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Apr 6, 2022
The Great Divide (Part 4): For Goodness Sake
In our most recent message, Rick asked, "Can we be moral and do good without God?" On today's episode, we dive deeper into that debate.
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Mar 30, 2022
The Great Divide (Part 3): Can We Trust the Bible
SHOW NOTES
Rick's recommendation on where to start reading the Bible: John or Luke
Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan
Ehrman Project
The Holy Post Podcast
Psalm 51
Daniel 2
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Mar 30, 2022
The Great Divide (Part 2): Reconciling God and Suffering
Pastor Svea Merry joins us to share her own story of loss and suffering.
3 Ways to Work Through Suffering
1. We need to trust the truth of God.
2. Be able to talk about what you're experiencing with someone you trust.
3. Be willing to engage in your emotional health.
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Mar 30, 2022
The Great Divide (Part 1): Dealing with Doubt
SHOW NOTES
Matthew 11 - Jesus and John the Baptist
Cross Examined
Reasonable Faith
The Bible Project
Autumn Ridge Church
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