Boise Community Church
by Boise Community Church
A PEOPLE FOLLOWING JESUS AUTHENTICALLY AND MISSIONALLY This is the audio podcast from our Sunday morning gatherings.We hope you'll be encouraged and challenged to grow spiritually, love deeply, and give of yourself in the things that matter. For more information about Boise community Church please visit us online: www.boisecommunitychurch.org
Episodes
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Don't Quit Before the Harvest | Michael Newton
Don't Quit Before the Harvest | Ruth 2:17–23 What if you're closer to a breakthrough than you realize? In Ruth 2, Naomi begins to recognize that God may be unfolding something bigger than she imagined. But even with a renewed sense of hope, Ruth still has to return to the fields, day after day.…
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I Didn't See That Coming | Michael Newton
It Just So Happened | Ruth Series — Week 3 Scripture: Ruth 2:1–16 What if God is working in your life in ways you cannot yet see? In Ruth chapter 2, Ruth goes looking for food and just so happens to find herself in a field belonging to Boaz. What seems like an ordinary coincidence becomes part of...
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Don't Walk Alone | Michael Newton
Don't Walk Alone | Ruth Series — Week 2 Scripture: Ruth 1v6–18 What happens when you believe God is powerful, but struggle to believe He is good? When life falls apart, loss and disappointment can leave us questioning God's goodness. In Ruth 1:6–18, Naomi is grieving the loss of her husband and...
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When life doesn't go as planned | Michael Newton
When Life Doesn't Go as Planned | The Book of Ruth Scripture: Ruth 1v1-5 What do you do when the life you're living isn't the life you thought you'd have? We all have expectations for how our lives will unfold—our marriages, families, careers, relationships, and futures. But what happens when…
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Stay Here | Michael Newton
Stay Here | Vision Series 2026 Scripture: Mark 14v32-34 Who really knows you? Not just your name, your strengths, or the version of yourself you show the world—but the places where you're hurting, struggling, and afraid? We can be surrounded by people and still feel incredibly alone. But what if...
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Living in Practice | Vision Series 2026 | Michael Newton
Practicing the Way of Jesus | Vision Series 2026 Scripture: Luke 6v46-49 Following Jesus is more than believing the right things. It’s learning to actually live the way of Jesus. In Luke 6:46–49, Jesus asks, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” He gives us a picture of…
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We Need the Gospel | Vision Series 2026 | Michael Newton
We Need the Gospel | Vision Series 2026 Scripture: Romans 1v16-17 What do people need most? We need food, shelter, community, friendship, help, and someone to know us. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to care about those needs. But what happens when meeting physical and practical needs isn’t...
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Seeing People Differently | Philemon | Michael Newton
Seeing People Differently | Philemon Scripture: Philemon 8-25 What happens when Jesus changes the way you see the people who have hurt you? In this message from Philemon, we look at Paul’s powerful appeal to Philemon to welcome Onesimus—not simply as a slave, but as a beloved brother. The gospel...
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God’s Heart Is Bigger Than Ours | Michael Newton
God’s Heart Is Bigger Than Ours | The book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 4v5-11 What happens when God shows compassion to the people we think deserve judgment? In the final chapter of Jonah, Jonah sits on a hill waiting for Nineveh to be destroyed, while God uses a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind...
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Are You Ready and Willing for God’s Call? | Graham Hitman
Are you Ready and Willing for God's Call? | The Book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 4v1-4 In this powerful message from Jonah 4, Graham explores the depth of God’s character through the story of Jonah. Even when Jonah ran, resisted, became angry, and struggled with God’s mercy, God continued to pursue...
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Following, Even when it's Hard | Michael Newton
When the Storm Finds You | The Book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 3v1-10 You prayed. You served. You apologized. You kept showing up. You chose obedience—but the results you hoped for never came. It’s easy to believe that if we don’t see immediate fruit, we must be failing. But Jonah 3 reminds us of…
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Grace in the Deep | Michael Newton
Grace in the Deep | The Book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 2v1-10 What do you do when you find yourself in the deep? The place where life feels overwhelming, hope feels distant, and you wonder if God is still there? In this message from Jonah 2, Michael Newton explores one of Scripture’s most…
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When the Storm Finds You | Michael Newton
When the Storm Finds You | The Book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 1v4-17 This week at Boise Community Church, we continued our journey through Jonah with one of the most challenging passages in the book: Jonah 1v4–17. While we often think of storms as random hardships, this message explores a…
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The Calling We Can't Outrun | Michael Newton
The Book of Jonah | Week 1: The calling we can't outrun Jonah 1v13 Why do we run from God? Most of us don't shake our fists at heaven or reject God outright. Instead, we delay, avoid, rationalize, and convince ourselves that "later" is good enough. The truth is, we don't run because God isn't...
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We need the Father | Michael Newton
Father's Day is a celebration for some—but for many, it's complicated. In this deeply personal message, Pastor Michael Newton shares his own story of growing up with an absent father and an abusive stepfather, and how God slowly revealed that the answer wasn't to reject the idea of a father—but…
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Before the Night Comes | Michael Newton
Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Life is a gift. Life is brief. Life is meant to lead us to God. In this message from Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8, we walk through Solomon's final appeal to enjoy God's gifts, remember our Creator, and live with eternity in view. As the years pass, our bodies change, our...
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Wisdom for the Long Haul | Kyle Williams
Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a...
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Living Faithfully in a Broken System | Michael Newton
Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun In this week’s message from Ecclesiastes 8–9, Michael Newton walks through one of life’s hardest questions: What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? When injustice seems to win, prayers feel unanswered, and outcomes don’t match your faithfulness, Ecclesiastes...
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Wisdom through Sorrow | Michael Newton
Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun This week we continue our journey through Ecclesiastes with a powerful and honest message from Ecclesiastes 7: Wisdom is often forged in sorrow, not comfort. In a culture that constantly tells us to avoid pain, chase comfort, and stay positive, Solomon invites us into…
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Mary's Yes | Michael Newton
Mother's Day | Mary's Yes This week we gathered for a powerful Mother’s Day service centered around Luke 1v26–38 and Mary’s courageous yes to God. Through worship, prayer, communion, and the teaching of Pastor Michael Newton, we were reminded that God often interrupts ordinary lives with...
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A life on Mission | Pami Young
What does it really look like to live on mission—together? In this Community Sunday message, Pami Young unpacks the heart behind a life rooted in purpose, connection, and the call of Jesus. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about seeing people, loving people, and stepping into the everyday moments...
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Trying Everyday | Michael Newton
A LIFE WORTH LIVING | TRYING EVERYDAY This week, Michael Newton walks us through Matthew 14 and the story of Peter stepping out of the boat to meet Jesus on the water. It’s a message about the moments we hesitate—the quiet nudges we feel—and how often we talk ourselves out of trying before we…
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Sent Where You Stand | Michael Newton
A LIFE WORTH LIVING | SENT WHERE YOU STAND What do you do after the greatest victory in history? In Week 3 of A Life Worth Living, we step into Matthew 28 and explore a surprising truth—Jesus doesn’t celebrate the resurrection… He commissions His followers. Before giving them a mission, He…
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People Need People | Michael Newton
A LIFE WORTH LIVING | PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE In Week 2 of A Life Worth Living, Michael Newton explores a truth we often ignore: you can love Jesus, believe the right things, and still try to do life alone—but that’s not how we were designed to live. Looking at Hebrews 10:24–25, this message dives…
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A Life Worth Living Starts Here | Michael Newton
A LIFE WORTH LIVING STARTS HERE | EASTER 2026 What makes a life truly worth living? In this Easter message, we explore the truth at the center of everything: if Jesus didn’t rise, then life is empty—but because He did, everything changes. Through 1 Corinthians 15:17–22, we see how the…
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Close to Jesus but Missing Jesus | Michael Newton
PALM SUNDAY | Close to Jesus but Missing Jesus Palm Sunday is known for celebration—crowds cheering, palm branches waving, and voices shouting “Hosanna.” But in the middle of all the praise, Jesus is doing something unexpected… He’s weeping. In this message from Luke 19v28–44, we explore the...
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Finding Fulfillment | Tim Morgan
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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How We Approach God Under The Sun | Graham Hitman
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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From Death to Life | Graham Hitman
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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Community Sunday | Pami Young
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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Not a Season Wasted | Michael Newton
NOT A SEASON WASTED | Under the Sun Most of life is lived in a waiting room. Waiting for results. Waiting for healing. Waiting for grief to soften. Waiting for God to move. In this message, Pastor Michael Newton walks through Ecclesiastes 3 and unpacks the poetry of seasons — “a time to weep and…
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Wisdom Isn’t Enough Either | Michael Newton
WISDOM ISN'T ENOUGH EITHER | Ecclesiastes In this honest message from Michael Newton, we walk through Ecclesiastes 2v12–26 and face a hard truth: wisdom is better than folly — but it still can’t stop death. Through a personal story of loss, Michael explores the ache beneath all our striving: What...
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A Wind You Can’t Hold | Michael Newton
A WIND YOU CAN'T HOLD | Ecclesiastes In this week’s message, Michael Newton walks us through one of the most honest passages in Scripture — Ecclesiastes1v12–2v11. What happens when you actually get everything you thought would satisfy you… and it still isn’t enough? Speaking from the perspective…
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Restless Under the Sun | Michael Newton
RESTLESS UNDER THE SUN | Ecclesiastes What happens when the things we thought would satisfy us… don’t? In this opening message of Under the Sun, we step into the raw honesty of Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, where Solomon—king, philosopher, and man who seemingly had it all—declares, “Everything is...
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Practicing what will be | Michael Newton
In this message, Michael Newton invites us to listen again to Jesus’ gentle call to the weary: “Come to me… and you will find rest for your souls.” Beginning with the honest reality of carrying too many roles and responsibilities, this teaching explores why exhaustion runs deeper than physical...
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Sabbath as Resistance | Michael Newton
In week two of our Sabbath series, Michael Newton explores how Sabbath is more than rest—it’s an act of resistance. Drawing from Exodus 16 and the story of manna in the wilderness, this message reveals how Sabbath confronts the deep stories we carry about worth, productivity, and trust. For the...
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Sabbath what it is and why it matters | Michael Newton
In this message, Michael Newton kicks off a new teaching series on Sabbath—not as a rule to follow, but as a gift to receive. Rooted in Genesis, Exodus, and the teachings of Jesus, this sermon explores what Sabbath really is, why it matters, and how it begins not with human effort, but with God...
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Community Sunday - A year of Sabbath | Michael Newton
What does it actually mean to follow Jesus, not just believe the right things about Him, but to live the way He lived? In this Community Sunday conversation, Graham sits down with Michael to talk about why our church is committed to practicing the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus, not merely...
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Come, Follow Me Preparing for the Practice | Michael Newton
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on who we’ve been—and who we’re becoming. In this message from Matthew 4v18–20, we’re reminded that discipleship doesn’t begin with resolutions, information, or trying harder, but with a simple invitation from Jesus: “Come…
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Waiting on Love | Kyle Williams
Waiting for Joy | Advent Week 4 Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a...
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Waiting for Joy | Michael Newton
Waiting for Joy | Advent Week 3 What do you do when the season tells you to feel joyful—but you don’t? In this third week of Advent, Pastor Michael Newton walks us through Philippians 4 to explore a deeper, truer joy—one that isn’t dependent on circumstances, seasons, or emotions. From the…
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Waiting for Peace | Michael Newton
Waiting for Peace | Advent Week 2 In the second week of Advent, Pastor Michael Newton leads us into the heart of a world longing for peace—just like the world Isaiah addressed 700 years before Christ. In a time marked by fear, division, political turmoil, and personal anxiety, Isaiah announced a...
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Waiting in Hope | Michael Newton
Waiting in Hope | Advent Week 1 In this first week of Advent, Pastor Michael Newton invites us into a season marked not just by celebration, but by longing, waiting, and quiet expectation. Drawing from Luke 1, we explore the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth—a faithful couple living through...
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Stay in the Grind | Graham Hitman
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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The Reality of the Resurrection | Michael Newton
In this week’s sermon, Michael Newton takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 15 to explore the hope and reality of the resurrection. While many worldviews imagine an escape from the physical world, Paul paints a radically different picture: resurrection is not symbolic, metaphorical, or “spiritual...
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Living Like the Resurrection Is Real | Michael Newton
In this week’s message, Michael Newton walks us through 1 Corinthians 15 and the unshakeable reality of the resurrection. When life feels like it’s falling apart, Paul reminds us that our hope isn’t built on nice thoughts or religious inspiration—it’s built on truth. The resurrection isn’t a...
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The Resurrection and the Follower of Jesus | Stuart Leppke
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation
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Order in the Spirit | Michael Newton
Order in the Spirit In this message from 1 Corinthians 14, Pastor Michael Newton unpacks how God calls His church to be both Spirit-filled and orderly. The gifts of the Spirit are meant to build up, not create chaos. Learn how to move in God’s presence with peace, purpose, and clarity — and...
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The Things the Spirit Does | Michael Newton
In this message from 1 Corinthians 14, Pastor Michael unpacks what Paul says about spiritual gifts — especially prophecy and tongues — and what it means to “follow the way of love and eagerly desire the stuff the Spirit does.” Whether you’ve grown up around these gifts, have no idea what they…
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God gives Gifts + Purpose | Michael Newton
Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/ and making a one-time or recurring donation....
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A PEOPLE FOLLOWING JESUS AUTHENTICALLY AND MISSIONALLY This is the audio podcast from our Sunday morning gatherings.We hope you'll be encouraged and challenged to grow spiritually, love deeply, and give of yourself in the things that matter. For more information about Boise community Church please visit us online: www.boisecommunitychurch.org
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