Mount Carmel Christian Church Tue, 26 May 2026 08:50:26 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606701 en-us © 2026 Mount Carmel Christian Church yes 7736c844-0899-575c-a14b-5e18d6a35f09 Mount Carmel Christian Church episodic false Welcome to the Mount Carmel Christian Church Podcast. Each week, we share our Sunday message to help you stay connected, grow in your faith, and take your next step with Jesus, wherever you are.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mount Carmel Christian Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xgc60k7i7skzigtxrq11e3yarcxg?.jpg Mount Carmel Christian Church Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 6 | To Perseverance Add Godliness Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 6 | To Perseverance Add Godliness 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV)


  • Godliness = eusebeia
  • Good + Worship/devout/God-fearing
  • Secular life
  • Sacred life
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NIV)


Godliness is when every part of your life is sacred

What needs to be made pure for God in your life?


]]> 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV)


  • Godliness = eusebeia
  • Good + Worship/devout/God-fearing
  • Secular life
  • Sacred life
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NIV)


Godliness is when every part of your life is sacred

What needs to be made pure for God in your life?


]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-19241385 Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1949 full false Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 5 | To Self-Control Add Perseverance Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 5 | To Self-Control Add Perseverance 22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah. c) 24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Exodus 15:22–24 (NIV)

27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water. Exodus 15:27 (NIV)

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance… 2 Peter 1:5-6 (NIV)


Perseverance = Hupomone

Hupo = Under

Mone = Stay

Stay the right course under pressure 


2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NASB)


In your walk of faith, where do you need to persevere?


]]> 22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah. c) 24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Exodus 15:22–24 (NIV)

27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water. Exodus 15:27 (NIV)

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance… 2 Peter 1:5-6 (NIV)


Perseverance = Hupomone

Hupo = Under

Mone = Stay

Stay the right course under pressure 


2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NASB)


In your walk of faith, where do you need to persevere?


]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-19172065 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2442 full false Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 4 | To Knowledge Add Self-Control Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 4 | To Knowledge Add Self-Control 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV)


Self control = Egkrateia

To hold, to grip, to have power over

Mastery over your appetites, impulses and desires

Who is your master?

How does Jesus become master of your soul?

  • Faith
  • Goodness
  • Knowledge
  • Self control
  • Fasting 

Be held close in love so as to be held accountable in love

Be like Joseph

6 So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, 7 and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” 8 But he refused. “With me in charge,” he told her, “my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. 9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her. Genesis 39:6-10 (NIV)


]]> 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV)


Self control = Egkrateia

To hold, to grip, to have power over

Mastery over your appetites, impulses and desires

Who is your master?

How does Jesus become master of your soul?

  • Faith
  • Goodness
  • Knowledge
  • Self control
  • Fasting 

Be held close in love so as to be held accountable in love

Be like Joseph

6 So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, 7 and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” 8 But he refused. “With me in charge,” he told her, “my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. 9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her. Genesis 39:6-10 (NIV)


]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-19122695 Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2404 full false Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 3 | Add Knowledge to your faith and to your goodness Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 3 | Add Knowledge to your faith and to your goodness For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 1 Peter 1:5


What does make every effort mean?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)


Knowledge = the facts about your faith in Jesus.

Learn God’s Word so that you can live God’s Word so you can be confident you are doing God’s Will

How can you make every effort to add knowledge?

Get a Bible that you can understand

  • English Standard Version (ESV)
  • New American Standard Version -1995 (NASB)
  • New International Version (NIV)
  • New Living Translation (NLT)

The Bible was written to be read out loud

The Bible was written to be understood, but it takes work

Be like Apollos

24 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. Acts 18:24-26 (NIV)For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 2 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV)


]]> For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 1 Peter 1:5


What does make every effort mean?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)


Knowledge = the facts about your faith in Jesus.

Learn God’s Word so that you can live God’s Word so you can be confident you are doing God’s Will

How can you make every effort to add knowledge?

Get a Bible that you can understand

  • English Standard Version (ESV)
  • New American Standard Version -1995 (NASB)
  • New International Version (NIV)
  • New Living Translation (NLT)

The Bible was written to be read out loud

The Bible was written to be understood, but it takes work

Be like Apollos

24 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. Acts 18:24-26 (NIV)For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 2 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV)


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What does it mean to be a "straight arrow"? In this sermon, Didi digs into 2 Peter 1:3-5 and the call to add goodness to our faith, moral excellence, nobility, and an incorruptible character. Using Daniel as our example, we explore how God's power, combined with our every effort, shapes us into people whose integrity stands out.

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What does it mean to be a "straight arrow"? In this sermon, Didi digs into 2 Peter 1:3-5 and the call to add goodness to our faith, moral excellence, nobility, and an incorruptible character. Using Daniel as our example, we explore how God's power, combined with our every effort, shapes us into people whose integrity stands out.

]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-19045688 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2512 full false Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 1 | From Knowing to Growing Bloom: Everything You Need | Week 1 | From Knowing to Growing In this episode, we kick off our new series Bloom by diving into 2 Peter 1:1–4 and exploring the difference between simply knowing about God and truly knowing Him through a lived, relational experience. It’s possible to have all the right information and still miss the transformation.

Peter writes with urgency, knowing his time is short, reminding believers that we already have everything we need for a godly life through Christ. The question is: are we just hearers of the Word, or are we doers?

Aaron unpacks:

  •  The difference between head knowledge and heart transformation 
  •  Why your faith is just as “precious” as anyone else’s 
  •  How real spiritual growth actually happens 
  •  What it looks like to move from hearing God’s Word to living it out 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered how to grow spiritually, this message will challenge and encourage you to take the next step.

]]> In this episode, we kick off our new series Bloom by diving into 2 Peter 1:1–4 and exploring the difference between simply knowing about God and truly knowing Him through a lived, relational experience. It’s possible to have all the right information and still miss the transformation.

Peter writes with urgency, knowing his time is short, reminding believers that we already have everything we need for a godly life through Christ. The question is: are we just hearers of the Word, or are we doers?

Aaron unpacks:

  •  The difference between head knowledge and heart transformation 
  •  Why your faith is just as “precious” as anyone else’s 
  •  How real spiritual growth actually happens 
  •  What it looks like to move from hearing God’s Word to living it out 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered how to grow spiritually, this message will challenge and encourage you to take the next step.

]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-19007862 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2467 full false Share The Gospel | Week 14 | The Spirit of God brings you life | Easter Sunday Share The Gospel | Week 14 | The Spirit of God brings you life | Easter Sunday 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)

Good news: You can be right with God through faith in Jesus!

You are valuable to God.

But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Romans 8:10-11 (NIV)

You have value to give from God

]]> 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)

Good news: You can be right with God through faith in Jesus!

You are valuable to God.

But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Romans 8:10-11 (NIV)

You have value to give from God

]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-18969243 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2131 full false Share The Gospel | Week 13 | Palm Sunday | March 29 Share The Gospel | Week 13 | Palm Sunday | March 29 In this Palm Sunday message, David Rimarski unpacks the root of our “I” problem and the powerful cure found in humility. Walking through Philippians and Romans, we see how Jesus modeled true humility by choosing to serve, even to the point of the cross. This message challenges us to live with unity, care for one another, and follow Christ’s example as we reflect on His journey into Jerusalem.

]]> In this Palm Sunday message, David Rimarski unpacks the root of our “I” problem and the powerful cure found in humility. Walking through Philippians and Romans, we see how Jesus modeled true humility by choosing to serve, even to the point of the cross. This message challenges us to live with unity, care for one another, and follow Christ’s example as we reflect on His journey into Jerusalem.

]]> Mount Carmel Christian Church Buzzsprout-18933693 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1783 full false Share The Gospel | Week 12 | Living By Grace Is Being A Peacemaker | March 22 Share The Gospel | Week 12 | Living By Grace Is Being A Peacemaker | March 22 Didi Bacon shares a timely message from Romans 14, calling us to move away from division and toward unity in Christ. In a world quick to judge and argue over differences, we’re reminded that we are all recipients of God’s grace and called to extend that same grace to others. This message challenges us to lay down judgment, remove obstacles for one another, and intentionally pursue peace and encouragement. What would it look like for you to be a peacemaker and an uplifter in your everyday life?

]]> Didi Bacon shares a timely message from Romans 14, calling us to move away from division and toward unity in Christ. In a world quick to judge and argue over differences, we’re reminded that we are all recipients of God’s grace and called to extend that same grace to others. This message challenges us to lay down judgment, remove obstacles for one another, and intentionally pursue peace and encouragement. What would it look like for you to be a peacemaker and an uplifter in your everyday life?

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