Who are you listening to? A Short Saturday question.
May 30th by JonHow fantastical are the podcast sermons from Matt Chandler, pastor of the Village Church in Highland Village, Texas?
A few weeks ago my little brother and I road tripped to Tallahassee (which I will forever refer to as “Sassy Tallahassee” having been informed of that rhyme by a delightful bumper sticker) and on the way there and back we listened to Matt Chandler sermons.
I’d like to pretend that kind of thing has happened before. That when my brothers and I go on road trips the three essentials are: Diet Rockstar energy drink, little Debbie cakes riding shotgun, and sermons on the stereo. But that would be a lie. I don’t think we’ve ever listened to a sermon on a road trip before.
That’s how fantastical Matt Chandler is.
But who you listening to? There are a million great pastors out there. Whether it’s your hometown pastor, online or on a podcast or in any other digital round the world wide interwebs kind of way, who do you recommend?
Who are you listening to these days?
Comments
I love Matt Chandler! I feel so fortunate that I live in Dallas and get to go to his church after realizing how many people love him and listen to him on podcast. He is even more amazing in person when you can see all the face expression!
I also love Clayton King and Perry Noble
Don’t have much to add, but I live in Tallahassee! Next time, let me know, I’d love to meet you!
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I attend the Village church and hear Matt Chandler weekly, and I STILL listen to his podcasts! Too much to take in all at once.
I go to the Village and am always astounded at how awesome Matt’s sermons are. They’re incredible!
Yay! I saw one other person recommended my pastor as well. Robert Morris from Gateway Church in Southlake (Dallas/FortWorth area), TX. I have never heard such poignant messages in my life. He is definitely anointed by the Spirit. I couldn’t ask for a better pastor. I don’t know if he has a podcast or not, but he’s on James and Betty Robison’s show a lot. You can also check out our services, live on Sundays at 12:30 pm (CST) at gatewaypeople.tv .
Also, Christine Caine is phenomenal. She is from Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. She has a great podcast, as well as a ministry that rescues girls from the sex trade, mostly in Greece. Check her out! equipandempower.org or thea21campaign.org
Max Lucado has a phenominal sermon series posted right now – http://maxlucado.com/fearless/message01.html. I've probably relistened about 5 times each.
I also totally dig, Leo Shuster from Christ the King Pres in Houston (christtheking.com) & Gregg Matte at Houston's First Baptist (houstonsfirst.org).
Jentezen Franklin (my home church homeboy)
Francis Chan (passionate beyond measure)
Craig Groeschel (Innovative)
Andy Stanley (The ultimate CEO)
I’ve jumped on the Mark Driscoll bandwagon (Mars Hill Church Seattle, WA) and have listened to the “Trial 8″ series. I really enjoyed the two sermons on marriage (one for the men and one for the women)
I LOVE MATT CHANDLER! My husband and I listened to him on our roadtrip from Houston to OK and back! He gives it to you straight and he is hilarious to boot! Listen to his series on Ecclesiastes and let it blow your mind!
Gateway Church in Austin – http://www.gatewaychurch.com. John Burke rocks!!
Ken Boa mp3 teachings are really great. http://www.kenboa.org/audio_and_video/mp3teaching
The Sermon on the Mount is particularly very powerful for me… "You will give your life in exchange for something. You have no choice. You will give your soul to something. Your heart to something. What will that be? You have to ask what it is that I'm going to be pursuing? Do not pursue things that God says is worthless…"
Try downloading them!
I listen to Mark Driscoll, and Dan Rude from the Downtown Church in Des Moines, Iowa
Also, probably a lack of female speakers because men are to be the teachers. I do know you can find some women speaking at Mars Hill in their small group sessions.
I’m down with Rob Bell at Mars Hill Church in MI. The Mousetalgia podcast is also pretty rocking . . . Disney does count as worship right?
monergism.com has a huge mp3 library with tons of great sermons. and to just add to what many have said, you can’t go wrong with john piper or mark driscoll.
I know I’m late, but we listen to:
Justin Hughes from the UK ( we are in Australia though ).
He only does little 10 min sermons on youtube ( brojustin ) but they are awesome.
wow! Talk about a plethora of comments!
I listen to Gateway Church’s podcast (Dallas, TX) on my iPod riding my bike to work, and try to keep up with Newspring’s video podcast.
Will definitely add more to my iPod soon, though, being inspired by this list…
Also, I noticed this is all English language podcasts. Obvious, as this is an English-speaking blog, but I’d like to add a link to my Berlin, Germany, church’s podcast (which I edit) for anyone here who may be looking for German-language sermons. You can reach me with comments: podcast 'at' icf-berlin.de
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Todd Wagner at Watermark Community Church in Dallas: http://www.WatermarkRadio.com
Anything from Status in Orlando.
I attend and serve Gateway Church (Southlake, TX) so I listen to Robert Morris every chance I get.
In addition to my own pastor, I listen to the trifecta of pastors: John Piper, Mark Driscoll and Matt Chandler.
Since I live in DFW, I get to occasionally visit The Village and hear Matt live.
Matt Chandler is brilliant. I’ve been able to truck up to Dallas and hear him and the series that he did back in March (”Repentance”) was wonderful. Before he even began the sermon, he addressed his church and I was planning on tuning him out since it had nothing to do with me. I’m so glad I didn’t. He speaks about legalism vs. license…and it’s UNREAL. Check it out, for sure…it’s dated 3/8/09.
“because men are to be the teachers”
SERIOUSLY? and people wonder why I’m not a christian.
Rob Bell at Mars Hill in MI is my regular driving companion, but I also listen to Sandy Adams from Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, and get the Calvary Chapel Bible College Friday Lecture series-Chuck Smith is amazing, as are the rest that speak
OK, stupid question from the tech laggers among us: Can an iPod be connected to an old-style home or car stereo via an adapter cable, or do I have to buy a docking station or something?
Oh, and my pastor, Dave Bowman of New Horizon Church in Durham, N.C.: http://www.newhorizonchurch.tv/page/messages/
WV mothleal: in a mothlike way: "Celebrating TarHeels danced mothleal around bonfires when their team won the national championship."
I love John Piper, Tim Keller, and some occasional Driscoll & stuff from the Village. But you guys have GOT to check out Bryan Loritts! He pastors a church in Memphis and is one of the most solid, engaging Bible teachers I've ever heard. You can check out some of the recent sermons here.
I also like listening to stuff from Coram Deo in Omaha.
But seriously…you need to check out Bryan Loritts! (His dad Crawford Loritts is great too; you can download a great message of his here.
Kat–please don't use "men are to be the teachers" as an excuse not to investigate Jesus! Some Christians believe that, some don't. I'm in the second group and regularly lead a small Bible study with both men and women members.
WV warve–an especially warm scarf (pl. warves)
Bethechurch.net. Marc Schelske. Check it out.
Two of my favorties:
David Whiting
http://www.northbaptistchurch.org
Tobey Locke
Don't have the website but he's in Racine, WI.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
Okay, I'm catching up on some of your blogs I missed and had to comment. I can see The Village Church from my bedroom window. Just wanted to share. Please, don't anyone stalk me now that you know where I live.
PS: I listen to:
Canyon Ridge Christian in Las Vegas. Pastor Kevin Odor.
http://www.canyonridge.org
Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound, TX (Flo Mo, to the cool kids). Pastor Kevin Evans.
http://valleycreek.org/
No body mentioned the greatest single communicator in America today?? TD JAKES…The Potter's Touch. Often moves me to tears or to shouting, especially recent messages on the Cross.
Also listening to:
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Freedom House Church-Charlotte, NC
Bethel Church Redding, CA
Steven Furtick- Charlotte, NC
God's Ipod-AW Tozer
Craig Groeschel- Lifechurch.tv
Line of Fire Radio- Dr. Michael L. Brown
Mark Driscoll-Mars Hill
Erwin McManus-Mosaic
and of course, John Piper
R.C. Sproul
John McArthur
Tom Shrader http://www.evbc.org
Paul Washer
John, that list is mostly good. Be mindful of Mark Driscoll, though… I've actually heard him swear & name-call during sermons .
Jenny, you might be interested in this review of "The Shack":
http://www.challies.com/archives/book-reviews/the-shack-by-william-p-young.php
Thanks,
Meg
I actually like that he does that, but then, I'm from an inner city background and that kind of thing happened in detention too. Inspiration to "fly right"
Oh yeah, and I listen to "Wretched Radio" with Todd Friel and James MacDonald's "Walk in the Word."
Good stuff.
Thanks,
Meg
Bill Johnson has amazing revelation and is an awesome guy! Absolutely my favorite!
http://www.ibethel.org/features/sermonoftheweek/?page=21
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