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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Advent 2024 - Matthew 2:1-12
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The visit of the wise men is an important story in the Christmas narrative, especially as we consider how these Gentile men even knew about this prophesied Jewish Messiah. From Genesis to Revelation, God has declared that the gospel will reach every nation. God's heart for the whole world is why we, like the Magi, get to know Christ and worship Him…
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S5-W8 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 2:1-14
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As we look at Christ's birth, it is evident that God was clearly at work in each piece of this story. From fulfillment of prophecy to the details given to the shepherds, none of this happened by chance. In our conversation today, we address some other questions this story brings up: How have we seen God clearly orchestrating events in our own lives…
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Advent 2024 - Luke 2:1-14
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As we consider the gospel, do we see it as good news of great joy? What causes us to neglect to see it this way? This passage reminds us of the significance of Christ's arrival to earth and challenges us to consider whether the gospel spurs us on to joyful worship.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 1:67-79
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We are joined this week by none other than Jon P. Pfeil to unpack Zechariah's prayer and the way his story hits our hearts. Are we entering into this Advent season with joy? How did Mary and Zechariah respond differently to the news Zechariah brought? When we don't see God fulfilling the desires of our hearts, how can we find encouragement in who G…
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Advent 2024 - Luke 1:67-79
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In Zechariah's prayer at the end of Luke 1, we see what it looks like to joyfully worship God for who He is. With this as our guide, how can our own hearts be drawn to joyful worship?Door Jon Pfeil
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S4-W8 - Living Lutheran – The 5th Commandment - “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 focused on the 5th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Podcast" ent…
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The AfterWord - Advent 2024 - Luke 1:46-55
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It's Advent! This week we discuss our own practices for the Advent season and zoom into the Magnificat with some helpful questions from Austin. How do we slow down and prepare for Advent? How should we approach songs/poetry that we encounter in the middle of narrative sections of the Bible? Why did Mary choose these themes as she praised God? What …
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Advent 2024 - Luke 1:46-55
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We enter into Advent by looking at The Magnificat, Mary's Song of Praise. Her joyful worship is a response to God's glorious mercy. According to this passage, how does God reveal Himself through His mercy?Door Eric Reeves
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The AfterWord - Colossians 4:7-18
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This week, we get to hear stories from listener of how God moved in hearts through our time in Colossians. Before that, we unpack a couple of questions from the text: How have we seen collaboration among local churches? What role do our own stories play in prompting encouragement and worship in the Christian life?…
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The conclusion of Colossians provides a glimpse into the Church and how it functions as one body with many members.Door Vince Black
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S5-W7 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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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The AfterWord - Colossians 4:2-6
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In this passage, Paul calls the church to be faithful in prayer and in seeking opportunities for the gospel. How would we describe our own prayer life? What is an encouragement for someone who is struggling with prayer? What can it look like to engage in gospel opportunities now, rather than just in the future?…
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Do we seek out gospel opportunities wherever we are planted? Is this a focus of our prayers? In this passage, Paul encourages the church to pursue opportunities to share the gospel and provides instruction in how to pray.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Colossians 3:18-4:1
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This week from The Loft, we share how this text hit each of us personally. We also recognize that the household roles highlighted in the passage do not apply to everybody, so we talk through a few different scenarios that fall into different categories. Regardless of where we find ourselves, the most important thing for us to see through this text …
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If we believe Jesus is Lord over all things, this should influence the way we pursue relationships. In this passage, Paul specifically addresses how Jesus can be honored through relationships within the household.Door Vince Black
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S4-W7 - Living Lutheran – The 4th Commandment - Part 2 - “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 two focused on the 4th Commandment. This series is running in conjunction with another series of the "Town and Country Pod…
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The AfterWord - Colossians 3:1-17
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This week, two special guests join us as we consider what it means to put on the new self. 1. What personally stuck out in this passage? Anything particularly encouraging or convicting? 2. How do we think about the tension between the necessity for God's enabling grace to do anything good and Scripture's clear commands for obedience? 3. Are you wil…
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This passage serves as a call to action for those who have been raised with Christ. One important question forms the foundation of our response: Is our way of life consistent with who we are through Christ?Door Vince Black
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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.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Colossians 1:24-2:5
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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?Door Vince Black
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S5-W6 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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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The AfterWord - Colossians 1:15-23
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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?Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - Colossians 1:1-14
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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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Vision | Mission 2024 (Part Two)
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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.Door Brock Hornung, Will Moore, Jon Pfeil
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Vision | Mission 2024 (Part One)
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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.Door Vince Black
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S5-W5 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 23-24
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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?Door 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.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 21-22
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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.Door Brock Hornung
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S4-W5 - Living Lutheran – “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 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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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 20
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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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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 19:8b-43
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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?Door 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.Door Vince Black
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S5-W4 - "Ask the Pastors" – “The Town and Country Podcast: 2 Churches...1 Ministry”
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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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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 18-19:8a
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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.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 16:15-17:29
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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.Door Vince Black
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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 15-16:14
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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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S4-W4 - Living Lutheran – “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 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?Door Jon Pfeil
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The AfterWord - 2 Samuel 13-14
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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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