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Radiant Church Visalia
Radiant Church exists to behold Jesus and put his brilliance on display. Based in Visalia, California, our podcast explores what it looks like to live a gospel-centered life in the modern world. Join us for weekly sermons as we live obedient to the Word of God, surrendered to the Spirit of God, and devoted to the mission of God. Whether you’re a long-time believer or just curious about Jesus, there’s a place for you here.
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Episodes
686 episodes
Exodus: How Do We Become Radiant?
The word "radiant" reflects a profound biblical truth: those who look to the Lord reflect His glory (Psalm 34:5). Becoming radiant is not achieved by human effort, but by encountering the presence of God. This sermon outlines the spiritual prog...
Exodus: God as Friend
Moses pitched a tent outside the camp called the "Tent of Meeting." There, God would speak to Moses "face to face, as one speaks to a friend." Across scripture—from Adam and Abraham to Jesus' disciples—God desires friendship with His creation. ...
Faith for Harvest - Celebration CA
This session challenges listeners to examine their faith, their commitment to obedience, and their willingness to let God dictate their paths. By examining the legacy of the Thessalonians and the faith of Abraham, we learn what it means to live...
Faith in His With-ness - Celebration CA
This message tackles the modern difficulty of trusting and following established paths of faith. Through an exploration of the early church and the life of Abraham, we discover that true maturity often requires setting aside our need to uniquel...
The Father of Our Faith - Celebration CA
This sermon addresses the modern difficulty of simply trusting and following established paths of faith. Through an exploration of the early church and the life of Abraham, we discover that true maturity often requires setting aside our need to...
The Faith to Follow - Celebration CA
This sermon from the Celebration CA camp series confronts the idol of expressive individualism in modern Western culture. It explores the tension between the modern desire to constantly innovate and the biblical call to submit, imitate, and rep...
Exodus: The Perpetual Factory of Idols
As we near the end of our journey through Exodus, we arrive at a heartbreaking chapter: the Golden Calf. In Exodus 32, we see the Israelites—freshly rescued from 400 years of slavery—abandoning their vows to God. They break the covenant mere da...
Exodus: God Goes Camping
Before moving into our main topic—the Tabernacle—we begin by examining the fifth commandment: "Honor your father and your mother." Often relegated to "kids church," this command was actually given to a nation of adults. In a culture that freque...
Exodus: The Giving of Goat Hair
God has no problem talking about money because it is the primary means to reach the human heart. In Exodus, God calls for an offering to build the Tabernacle—a mobile dwelling place for His presence. This wasn't a call for funds; it was a call ...
Exodus: The Ten Words
The Ten Commandments are often viewed as a restrictive, legalistic burden. However, Jesus presents them as a pathway to an abundant and better life. In the "Ten Words" (as they are known in Jewish tradition), we find a lifestyle defined by a re...
Exodus: The Gift of the Law
Exodus 20 marks a turning point in Scripture—the introduction of the Law. For many, this is where Bible reading plans "go to die." Modern readers often view the Old Testament Law as antiquated, harsh, or even embarrassing. Yet, the Psalmist in ...
Easter in Exodus
In this sermon, we walk the seven-mile road to Emmaus alongside two disciples who are wandering away from Jerusalem—and away from their devotion. Like many of us today, they were fueled by confusion, cynicism, and the weight of unmet expectatio...
Exodus: Coming Full Circle to the Foot of the Mountain
This sermon explores Moses’ return to Mount Sinai in Exodus 19, a profound "full circle moment." A year after the burning bush, Moses returns leading a freed nation. The biblical narrative slows down, dedicating 57 chapters to this encampment. ...
Eden Podcast - 3: Hearing the Father - Creativity, Beauty, and The True Voice of God
In the concluding episode of the Eden Podcast, recorded live at our women's faith event, we dive deeper into the beautiful reality of hearing God's voice and exploring the creative authority He has entrusted to us. Are you living in the freedom...
Eden Podcast - 2: Into the Light - Exposing the Enemy's Lies
Welcome back to the Eden Podcast! In Episode 2 of our transformative live series, we confront the uncomfortable but liberating truth about our spiritual reality. Are you ready to stop hiding and step back into genuine communion with your Heaven...
Eden Podcast - 1: Unveiling the Garden - Reclaiming Identity & Worth
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Eden Podcast! Recorded live at our highly anticipated women's faith event, this session takes a profound dive into humanity's origin story. Are you tired of hiding from God, weighed down by shame, or list...
Exodus: What To Do When You Face a Battle
This sermon explores the paradox of the "wilderness"—a place of danger, but also where God reveals Himself. The Israelites face their first external battle against the Amalekites. This story teaches us that God uses trials to forge our faith, a...
Exodus: How to Avoid Burnout
This sermon explores Exodus 18, an ancient yet highly relevant text addressing leadership, delegation, and burnout. Overwhelmed by judging disputes from morning to night, Moses receives life-saving advice from his father-in-law, Jethro: share t...
The Value of Connecting Small
This sermon introduces the importance of "connecting small" (joining small groups or "Packs") as an essential part of spiritual formation. Connecting small isn't just a church program; it's a vital environment for maturing in our faith, making ...
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Exodus: Why We Live in the Wilderness
In this continuation of the "Exodus" series, the sermon shifts focus to the "wilderness season." While the Book of Exodus spends 15 chapters on the exciting plagues and deliverance, it dedicates 100 chapters to the slow, difficult wandering in ...
Exodus: How to Make It in the Wilderness
Following the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, the Israelites find themselves in the wilderness—a place of disorientation, testing, and revelation. This sermon explores the "Wilderness" as an evergreen metaphor for the Christian life. It is ...
Exodus: Remembering the Stories
IntroductionThis sermon addresses the reality of the "dark night of the soul"—those seasons where God remains silent despite persistent prayer. By examining Psalm 77, we explore the tension between deep personal suffering and the histori...
For Better or For Worse: A Marriage Workshop
A morning to invest in your marriage with guest speakers Dr. Dan and Kathie Jarrell from Western Seminary.Designed to cultivate and tend to your marriage so it can thrive in the good times and the bad.
Becoming a People of Substance | My Job Depends on Ag
In this guest sermon, Dr. Dan Jarrell challenges us to move from an "anemic" life of thin experiences to a "thick" life of substance, centered on God. Using his experiences in the Alaskan wilderness and the philosophical concept of "focal thing...
Staying Where You're Planted | My Job Depends on Ag
This sermon continues the "My Job Depends on Ag" series, using agricultural metaphors to explore the importance of stability and rootedness in the Christian life. Just as trees need to be planted by streams of water to bear fruit (Psalm 1), bel...
