Synopsis
This is the podcast of Aletheia Church in Providence, RI, with Pastor Justin Chapman. Aletheia exists to make disciples who bring the truth, grace, and changing power of the gospel for the glory of God and the good of all people. For more information, visit www.aletheia.org/providence
Episodes
-
Arrival: Hope - Justin Chapman
01/12/2024 Duration: 32minIn a world marked by longing, pain, and the ongoing battle between good and evil, the Bible tells us that the arrival of King Jesus is the foundation for our hope. Jesus’ victory over the serpent is not just a past event—it is a present reality that allows us to persevere amid life’s struggles.
-
Arrival: Preparing for Advent - Justin Chapman
24/11/2024 Duration: 27minIn this day and age of information, we can easily be swayed and overwhelmed by all the news, whether good or bad, that is readily available at our fingertips. But Paul, in Romans 15:8-13, shows us we can still have joy and peace by believing in the hope that God confirmed in Jesus Christ.
-
Series Break: The Bible and Sexuality - Tyler Parker
17/11/2024 Duration: 54minIn 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Paul challenges the Corinthians—and us—to rethink how we view our bodies and desires. As we wrestle with unfulfilled desires, we discuss how trusting in God's goodness and provision can lead to flourishing, and how our bodies can become instruments that reflect God’s life-giving nature to the world.
-
Strangers In America: Missional Conviction and Kindness - Justin Chapman
10/11/2024 Duration: 32minChrist’s love compels us to a strange but beautiful ministry—one where we move from seeking God’s approval to living out of the fullness of his love, sharing it with others. We are reminded that Jesus is the great minister of reconciliation, and our own experience of being reconciled to God fuels our mission to reach the lost.
-
Strangers In America: Economy and Prosperity - Justin Chapman
03/11/2024 Duration: 39minWhat does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in a culture that idolizes materialism? In this sermon, we'll reflect on the dangers of covetousness and we'll learn to combat anxiety as we seek God’s kingdom through acts of generosity, serving those in need, and cultivating a heart that treasures what truly matters.
-
Strangers In America: Family Stability - Quentin Bunnell
27/10/2024 Duration: 35minDespite the brokenness introduced by sin—affecting marriage, singleness, and the value of children—there is hope that can be found in Christ for redemption. In this sermon, we talk about the importance of pursuing Christ-likeness in our lives and advocating for policies that celebrate and protect the beauty of family.
-
Strangers In America: Life and the Image of God - Justin Chapman
20/10/2024 Duration: 35minAll human beings bear the image of God. Drawing from Genesis 1:26-27, we are challenged to consider the inherent value of every individual and how this understanding should shape our actions, beliefs, and society as a whole.
-
Strangers In America: Liberty, Freedom, and Christian Responsibility - Justin Chapman
13/10/2024 Duration: 35minWhat does freedom mean to you? In this sermon, Paul's words challenge us to understand the true nature of freedom in Christ and how it should shape our lives and relationships.
-
Strangers In America: Country, Kingdom, and King - Justin Chapman
06/10/2024 Duration: 32minAs believers, we are made citizens of the kingdom of God and are called to be witnesses of our invincible King. In this sermon, we tackle the topic of faith and politics to understand what it means to follow Jesus in our cultural moment and how we can live as kingdom citizens in a complex world.
-
Strangers In America: Strange Christ, Strange Christians - Justin Chapman
29/09/2024 Duration: 33minBeing set apart for God means we are viewed as strange and weird. We are called not to fit into the mold of this world but to be transformed by renewing our minds through God’s truth in the Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor Justin shows us how to live out our faith in ways that may seem counter-cultural, yet beautifully align with God’s purposes.
-
Series Break: The Divine Act Of Baptism - Quentin Bunnell
22/09/2024 Duration: 28minWhy is water baptism important? In Exodus 14, Pastor Quentin shares with us how God demonstrated his saving power over his desperate and lost people surrounded by dead ends and an aggressive enemy. Through this imagery we see that baptism is a divine act showing God’s power to rescue the lost.
-
Blueprint: Vision: For The Glory of God and the Good of All People - Justin Chapman
15/09/2024 Duration: 30minWhat we believe about the future will determine and shape how we live in the present. In the last segment of studying our mission statement, we look into how it is the glory of God that is the good of all people. We need God’s vision of his glory to sustain God’s way for our life as a church.
-
Blueprint: Values: Truth, Grace, Change - Justin Chapman
08/09/2024 Duration: 29minIn this sermon, we will look at what we value as a church. Drawing from the imagery and theology of John’s prologue, Pastor Justin unpacks how Jesus, as the Word made flesh, reveals the truth, grace, and changing power of God.
-
Blueprint: Mission: Make Disciples - Justin Chapman
01/09/2024 Duration: 29minIn this new series, we revisit the reason why our church exists and what we value as God’s people. We will look at the story of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus and how it challenges us to live out our mission of making disciples because making disciples is the mission of Jesus.
-
Promises: The Promise of Return - Quentin Bunnell
25/08/2024 Duration: 35minHow should we live in light of Christ's return? We examine Peter’s final words to the church about God's judgement, the certainty of his promises, and our call to holy living. Discover how the hope of a new heaven and new earth should motivate us to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, even as we navigate a world that often scoffs at his return.
-
Promises: The Promise of Recompense - Adam Mabry
18/08/2024 Duration: 42minHow does God balance justice and mercy? In 2 Peter 2:4–22, God brings justice to those who perpetuate false gospels while offering salvation to those who hold fast to the gospel of Jesus. This message challenges us to consider our own lives and faith, urging us to trust in God’s ultimate plan of rescue and recompense.
-
Promises: The Promise of Communication - Quentin Bunnell
11/08/2024 Duration: 39minAs the church starts to wane in their faith, Peter reminds them of the trustworthiness of the apostles’ testimonies about Christ and warns them of false prophets and false teachings. When we struggle with our faith, Pastor Quentin reminds us that we know God is involved in the world because he has spoken to us through scripture.
-
Promises: The Promise of Participation - Quentin Bunnell
04/08/2024 Duration: 40minAt the beginning of Peter’s second letter, we are told how God has done all that it takes for us to participate in his divine nature. Pastor Quentin reminds us that God's grace empowers us to strive for godliness, and out of this new nature and new love for God comes fruitfulness for the kingdom.
-
Vision and Virtue: Confronting Greed - Jonathan Cothron
28/07/2024 Duration: 33minIn this final chapter, James brings the believers’ attention to addressing greed that may arise from the selfish accumulation of money and things. Jonathan urges us to assess our attitude towards wealth and things and to align our practices with the teachings of Jesus so that we can transform our relationship with wealth and foster a community grounded in justice and compassion.
-
Vision and Virtue: God's Will Over Our Own - Quentin Bunnell
21/07/2024 Duration: 35minEveryone makes plans. Some just for the day, others for their whole lives. Pastor Quentin delves into the teachings of James 4:13-17, where we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life and the necessity of humility in our decision-making processes as we learn the importance of anchoring our plans in God's will rather than our own.