H2O Church Wright State

S10.E7 // In this episode, H2O Pastor Darryl Phillips shares about the process of being transformed by God from the inside-out! Follow along in Romans 12:2 and elsewhere as Darryl encourages us to be people who take biblical action in our spirituality! We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction and Prayer (02:35) Sermon Introduction (04:24) Romans 12:2 (05:25) Transformation in Christ (9:58) Disciplines, Bible, & Action (26:23) Prayer & Communion

S10.E6 // In this episode, H2O Staff Member Ryan Bradley shares about God's Promise and His invitation to enter His church! Follow along in Romans 11:1-24 as Ryan shows us with the Bible that God is faithful to His people to bring them into his family and kingdom! We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Sermon Introduction (02:19) Reading Romans 11:1-24 (5:59) Prayer (6:34) God's Promise, Our Response (11:16) Grafting (16:56) We Can Be Grafted (22:47) Communion & Prayer

S10.E5 // In this episode, H2O Pastor Joshua Ortega introduces Pastor Matthew Pardi to share a theme across Romans and the whole of Scripture: God is the head of a family, and He calls us to be an active part in His family, His church! Follow along in Romans 12 as Matthew shows us with the Bible that God transforms us, including our relationships with Him, with Christians, and with others! We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Welcome & Prayer (03:26) Sermon Introduction (10:08) One Another (15:23) Miscommunication (21:46) Attempt Peace, Be Honest (35:04) A.W. Tozer Quotes (38:25) Communion & Prayer

S10.E4 // In this episode, H2O Staff Member Aaron Kaufman invites eight people in the church, mainly students, to read eight chapters of Romans! As we've studied Romans 1-8 this semester, let's wrap up with hearing the Word of God! Follow along as H2O reads to us these chapters! We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Welcome & Prayer (06:21) Romans 1 (11:13) Romans 2 (14:17) Romans 3 (17:32) Romans 4 (21:07) Romans 5 (24:29) Romans 6 (27:18) Romans 7 (30:51) Romans 8 (36:30) Romans Road & Communion The music that our microphone somehow picked up is from the YouTube channel Soaking In His Presence. It's called "3 Hours // Instrumental Soaking Worship // Bethel Music Harmony" and is produced by William Augusto. H2O Church Wright State does not own this music. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

S10.E3 // In this episode, H2O Staff Member Aaron Kaufman shares a theme across Romans and the whole of Scripture: God is a promise keeper! Follow along as Aaron shows us with the Bible that God will never break His promises. God is most trustworthy - He's The Faithful God! We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Welcome & Prayer (07:17) Promise-Breaker (14:30) Our Heart (17:14) Promise-Keeper (25:46) El HaNe'eman (27:32) The Promise of Jesus (36:22) Romans 8: Promises (44:56) Prayer & Communion

S10.E2 // In this episode, H2O Church Network Pastor Matthew Pardi shares a theme across Romans and the New Testament: a critical promise tied to being adopted by God! Follow along as Matthew informs us that God will never let you go when you put your faith in Him. We typically read through one chapter or portion of Scripture each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (00:42) Welcome & Prayer (07:41) Ephesians 1:4-5 (08:06) Adoption Has A Purpose (13:45) Perseverance of the Saints (15:35) John 10:25-30 (16:23) Have Assurance in God's Perseverance (22:49) Sealed for Adoption (37:08) Communion & Closing

S10.E1 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega shares the heart of Romans 3. Do you know that feeling like "I have to do this to deserve love?" Does the Bible say that? Follow along in Romans 3 as Joshua challenges and reminds us there is no this we can do to deserve the love of God. It's not about what you do, it's about what God DID! We typically read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction & Prayer (03:44) Romans Context (08:49) Chapter Context (10:55) Reading Romans 3 (15:50) Lessons & Takeaways (42:52) Court Case Presentation (51:06) Communion & Closing

S10 Kick-Off 2 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega kicks off our Fall semester by encouraging us to think about what we're doing right now - a legacy that points to ourselves? or to Jesus? Follow along throughout Scripture as Joshua challenges us to place our faith into Jesus Christ and to live out our faith in Him. We typically read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. We start Paul's letter to the Romans by discussing chapter one on Sept 10 in house churches. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction & Prayer (05:14) Legacy (19:02) Kingdom Legacy (29:59) Three Myths About Legacy (37:44) Closing & Communion

S10 Kick-Off 1 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega kicks off our Fall semester by encouraging us to be men and women of God. Follow along in Colossians 1:15-20 as Joshua challenges us to place our faith into Jesus Christ, who has already victory and saved us in His sacrificial death and redemptive resurrection. We typically read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, all our house churches gather together as one body for a sermon-centered service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. This school year, we'll start studying Paul's letter to the Romans. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (06:37) Keep This In Mind (10:05) Young Shane (15:48) Reading Colossians 1:15-20 (16:37) Six Points (40:34) There's Good News Today

S9.E2 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega invites H2O staff Ryan Bradley to speak on Zechariah 13. Follow along as Ryan challenges us to reject what we pursue over God and to reject what pulls us away from God. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. This summer, we're studying the book of the prophet Zechariah. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (05:53) Reading Zechariah 12-13 (08:50) Historical Context (12:07) Lessons Learned (16:22) Takeaways (30:28) Prayer (32:38) Closing with Communion -- Music -- Intro & Outro: "Fluid" by ItsWatR

S9.E1 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega gave H2O staff Aaron Kaufman the opportunity to speak on Zechariah 4 and 5. Follow along as our preacher-in-training challenges us to see Jesus throughout the Old Testament, how Zerubbabel wasn't holding plums, and how it's only by God's power that we can do what He calls us to do. *If the squeaky stage bothers you, don't worry! Aaron hops off about 10 minutes into this episode. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. This summer, we're studying the book of the prophet Zechariah. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups, and we'd love to meet you! -- Timestamps -- (00:00) Introduction (05:31) Historical Context (15:05) Reading Zech 4-5 (18:45) Lessons Learned (42:18) Prayer & Communion -- Music -- Intro & Outro: "Fluid" by ItsWatR

S8.E7 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega invites Pastor Darryl Phillips to speak on Acts 24(ish). Follow along as Darryl challenges us that God has a mission for us, and we'll need courage from God to complete that mission. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're wrapping up with Luke's account in Acts. If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E6 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega challenges us to lace up our track shoes and carry the Gospel all throughout this life! Follow along in Acts 20 as Joshua shares his heart for missions and invites us to more in life as we run through it to the finish line. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the end of March! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E5 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega introduces H2O WSU staff member Aaron Kaufman, who challenges us to share the gospel of Christ with relevance to whoever our audience is; for some, the step to get there is to share God's love with someone first! Follow along in Acts 17 as Aaron shares some context to Paul's sermon in Athens and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today and this week. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the end of February! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8 Special // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega kicks off our Spring semester by sharing missional moments throughout all of Scripture. Follow along from Genesis to Revelation as Joshua traces God's call to missions, rooted in Paul's quotation of Isaiah 49:6. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the end of this month - January! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E4 // In this episode, H2O pastor Joshua Ortega challenges us on what we're building with our lives - a kingdom of our own, or a kingdom rooted in Jesus. Follow along in Acts 14 as Joshua encourages us to run the race set out before us for God, not ourselves. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the beginning of January as we take a break for the Christmas season! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E3 // In this episode, H2O pastor Darryl Phillips encourages us about how the Spirit plays a vital role in our daily lives. Follow along in Acts 13 and more as Darryl challenges us to pursue the Spirit and let the Spirit change our lives now and for the future. And you'll definitely want to hear the story about Jimmy. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the beginning of December before we take a break for the Christmas season! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E2 // In this episode, H2O staff member Aaron Kaufman shares the challenge in Acts 10 to share the Gospel. As the Gospel spread from group to group, place to place, and person to person in the New Testament, so too do we get to be a part of God's plan in sharing the Gospel of Jesus today!  We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the end of November! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8.E1 // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega shares what and how God has called His church to give joyfully to others and to God. Follow along as Joshua preaches on Acts 5, alongside additional passages, and the calling to be good, joyful, and generous stewards of the finances God gives. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts. So, join us for our next episode at the end of October! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.

S8 Kick-Off // In this episode, Pastor Joshua Ortega kicks off our Fall semester week 2 by sharing an exciting adventure God wants to take each of us on, followed by a challenge. Follow along as Joshua teaches about what it means to have a legacy and discuss what legacy is the best for each of us to leave. We read through one chapter each week and then come together on Sundays in house churches to discuss what we read. Once a month, we gather together for a more typical-styled service, where we record the teaching and upload it as our podcast. Our next episode will be at the end of September--last academic year, we studied the Gospel according to Luke, and this year we're continuing Luke's account in Acts! If you're in the Wright State University area and want to get involved with H2O Church Wright State, please fill out a connection form at h2owrightstate.com/next-steps/life-groups.