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Welcome to the Friends Church Sacramento podcast! Join us each week as we dive into the timeless truths of scripture and explore how they apply to our lives today. Whether you're a regular attendee or tuning in for the first time, our podcast offers a convenient way to stay connected and engaged with our community. At Friends Church Sacramento, we're passionate about creating an atmosphere of authentic worship, genuine fellowship, and transformative teaching. Our Sunday sermons are designed to inspire, challenge, and encourage you on your spiritual journey. With each episode, you'll experience uplifting messages from our dynamic speakers, insightful reflections on scripture, and practical applications for everyday living. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth, encouragement in your faith, or simply curious about what it means to follow Jesus, our podcast has something for everyone. So grab your favorite beverage, find a comfortable spot, and join us as

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You Are The Church | Belong
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You Are the Church | Belong Jared Reiter What Does It Mean to Belong to the Church? Finding a church can be difficult. Maybe you've searched for a church near me in Sacramento. Maybe you've looked for a Christian church in Sacramento where you and your family can feel welcomed. Or maybe you've been part of a church before and walked away wondering whether you really belong. Church is supposed to be a place where people experience community, grace, forgiveness, and the love of Jesus. But churches are made up of imperfect people, which means church can sometimes feel broken. So how can a perfect
Why Does Reading the Bible Sometimes Feel Like a Chore? | From Eden to Jesus
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Why Does Reading the Bible Sometimes Feel Like a Chore? | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter Have you ever opened the Bible, read a chapter, and closed it thinking, “I have no idea what I just read”? Or maybe you've experienced something even more frustrating: you believe the Bible is God's Word, you know you should read it, and yet your time in Scripture sometimes feels more like homework than something that gives you life. You're not alone. In the final message of our From Eden to Jesus series at Friends Church Sacramento, we explored an important question: Why does reading the Bible sometimes
When You Don't Feel Ready to Be Used by God | From Eden to Jesus | Exodus 2-14
2mo ago
When You Don't Feel Ready to Be Used by God | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter When You Don't Feel Ready to Be Used by God Have you ever asked yourself: "Am I really ready for God to use me?" Maybe you feel like you haven't learned enough. Maybe your past feels too messy. Maybe you've made mistakes you can't seem to move beyond. Or maybe you're simply waiting for the day you'll finally feel "qualified." If that's you, you're in good company. One of the greatest leaders in the Bible felt exactly the same way. Moses Didn't Look Ready When we think of Moses, we often picture him standing before Ph
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan | From Eden to Jesus | Genesis 37-50
2mo ago
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan | From Eden to Jesus | Genesis 37-50 Jared Reiter When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan: Lessons from Joseph's Story Have you ever wondered how to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan? Most of us have experienced seasons where life takes an unexpected turn. A relationship breaks down. A career opportunity disappears. A diagnosis changes everything. A dream gets delayed. During those moments, it's easy to wonder where God is and whether He is still at work. The story of Joseph in Genesis offers one of the Bible's clearest answers. God Is Still
Am I On The Right Path? | From Eden to Jesus | Abraham
2mo ago
Am I On The Right Path? | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter What Matters Most Is Not Where You're Going, But Who You're Becoming One of the most common questions people ask is, "How do I know if this is the path God has for me?" We ask it when considering a new job, making a major life decision, navigating a difficult relationship, or facing an uncertain future. We want clarity. We want details. We want guarantees. Yet when we open the pages of Scripture, we discover that God often works differently than we expect. Abraham's story is one of the clearest examples. Called Without a Map When God fi
Jesus Walks On Water | Matthew 14:22-33
2mo ago
Jesus Walks on Water | Matthew 14:22-33 Tyler Lemen
Trusting God When Life Feels Out of Control | Noah and the Flood | Genesis 6–9 | From Eden to Jesus
2mo ago
Trusting God When Life Feels Out of Control | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter Trusting God When Life Feels Out of Control Genesis 6–9 | From Eden to Jesus Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you realized you weren't in control? Most of us spend our lives trying to keep things together. We make plans, create schedules, build savings accounts, and try to anticipate every possible outcome. But eventually, life reminds us that control is often an illusion. A diagnosis. A job loss. A broken relationship. A financial setback. A crisis we never saw coming. When life feels out of control
Why Success Still Leaves Us Empty | Genesis 2–3 | From Eden to Jesus
3mo ago
Why Success Still Leaves Us Empty | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter Why do we work so hard in life and still feel unsatisfied? That question sits underneath so much of modern life. Many of us grow up believing fulfillment is always somewhere ahead of us: Once I graduate… Once I get married… Once life settles down… Once my career takes off… And while those things are good gifts, many people eventually discover something unsettling: You can achieve things you once prayed for and still feel restless inside. In Genesis 2–3, the Bible reveals why. Humanity was created for relationship with God. Ada
Creation | Genesis 1 | From Eden to Jesus
3mo ago
Creation | Genesis 1 | From Eden to Jesus Jared Reiter You Were Created on Purpose, For Purpose We live in a world that constantly asks us to define ourselves. Your worth is measured by your productivity. Your identity is tied to your accomplishments. Your value is determined by what others think of you. But Genesis tells a very different story. As we began our new series From Eden to Jesus, we started where the Bible starts: the creation story in Genesis 1–2. And in these opening chapters, we discover something powerful: You were created on purpose, for purpose. 1. God Created the World with
What You Think About Matters | Anxious for Nothing
3mo ago
What You Think About Matters | Anxious for Nothing Jared Reiter You Cannot Live a Peaceful Life with a Mind Trained for Panic If there’s one truth many of us are discovering, it’s this: What we think about matters. Anxiety often feels like life has tightened its grip around us so much that we can’t quite catch a full breath. It’s more than stress. It’s more than overthinking. It’s the constant pressure of uncertainty, expectations, fear, and the endless “what ifs.” In our recent message at Friends Church Sacramento, we looked at Philippians 4:8 and discovered something powerful: You cannot liv
The Power of Gratitude | Anxious for Nothing
4mo ago
The Power of Gratitude | Anxious for Nothing Jared Reiter Anxiety doesn’t usually come out of nowhere. For many of us, it’s deeply connected to what we believe is missing in our lives. It shows up in the quiet moments—in the thoughts we can’t seem to escape—and often sounds like this: “If only…” If only I had more. If only things were different. If only I could get to the other side of this season. But what if peace isn’t found in getting what’s missing? What if it’s found in recognizing what you’ve already been given? Anxiety and the “If Only” Mindset One of the clearest patterns behind anxie
How to Stop Carrying Anxiety |Anxious for Nothing
4mo ago
How to Stop Carrying Anxiety | Anxious for Nothing Jared Reiter Anxiety has a way of showing up when everything gets quiet. For many people, it hits hardest at night. You finally lie down, ready to rest—and suddenly your mind won’t stop. Thoughts race. Worst-case scenarios play out. Sleep feels out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop worrying or how to deal with anxiety in a healthy way, you’re not alone. And more importantly—there is a better way. Why Managing Anxiety Isn’t Enough For years, I tried to manage my anxiety. I made lists. Wrote everything down. Organized my thoughts. Tr
What Are You Staring At? | Anxious for Nothing
4mo ago
What Are You Staring At? | Anxious for Nothing Jared Reiter In a world filled with pressure, uncertainty, and constant noise, anxiety has become one of the defining struggles of our time. Many people quietly carry questions like: What if things don’t work out? What if I lose control? What if the future doesn’t go as planned? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. At Friends Church Sacramento, we are beginning a teaching series called “Anxious for Nothing,” based on Philippians 4:4–9, where the apostle Paul writes powerful words about peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances. What Yo
Easter with Friends | New Life
4mo ago
Easter with Friends 2026 | New Life Jared Reiter Easter is more than a tradition—it’s an invitation. Every year, people all over the world gather to remember the resurrection of Jesus. But Easter isn’t just about looking back at something that happened in history. It’s about what’s possible right now. At Friends Church Sacramento, this Easter message centered on one powerful truth: Because Jesus rose, new life isn’t just possible—it’s available. Why Easter Still Matters Today When you look around at our world, it’s clear something isn’t right. We live in a time where we have more information,
Why is the Church Important? | Rooted
5mo ago
Why is the Church Important? | Rooted Jared Reiter Why the Church Matters More Than You Think (Hebrews 10) If you’ve ever searched for a “church near me” or wondered whether going to church really matters, you’re not alone. In today’s world, we have more access to spiritual content than ever before—sermons, podcasts, Bible apps, and online resources. And yet, many people still feel distant from God, overwhelmed with anxiety, and disconnected in their faith. So what’s missing? The Problem: Why Faith Often Feels Distant Hebrews 10 gives us a surprisingly honest picture of the human condition: On
There is an Enemy | Rooted
6mo ago
There is an Enemy | Rooted Jared Reiter Have you ever noticed how easy it is to drift spiritually? Most of us don’t wake up and decide, “Today I’m going to drift away from God.” But life gets busy. We get distracted. We skip prayer or reading scripture for a day… then a week… then longer. Before we realize it, our dependence on God slowly shifts into self-reliance. At Friends Church Sacramento, we recently explored this reality in our message on Ephesians 6 and the Armor of God. The Apostle Paul reminds us that the Christian life isn’t just about managing our schedules or improving our habits
Where is God in the Midst of Suffering? | Rooted
6mo ago
Where is God in the Midst of Suffering? | Rooted Jared Reiter Life with Jesus does not exempt us from pain. Many of us grew up believing — even if unintentionally — that if we followed Jesus closely enough, life should get smoother. That obedience should equal ease. That faithfulness should equal favor. But Scripture and the lived experience of every believer tells another story: faith does not remove suffering. The real question becomes: If suffering is unavoidable… where is God in the midst of it? This message comes from our Rooted series here at our church in Sacramento — a series aimed at
Who Is God? | Rooted
6mo ago
Who is God? | Rooted Jared Reiter When life feels overwhelming, one of the deepest questions we ask is simple—but profound: Who is God? Isaiah 40 was written to people who were exhausted, discouraged, and wondering if God was still with them. Their world felt out of control. Their strength was gone. And their faith felt fragile. Sound familiar? At Friends Church Sacramento, we believe this ancient passage speaks directly to modern life. Isaiah reminds us that God is not distant or detached. He is the everlasting Creator—eternal, powerful, and beyond anything we can imagine. And yet, He is also
You Don't Drift Into Spiritual Growth | Rooted
7mo ago
You Don't Drift Into Spiritual Growth | Rooted Jared Reiter Spiritual growth is something many of us want—but fewer of us know how to sustain. We attend church, listen to sermons, and believe the right things, yet still find ourselves feeling stuck, disconnected, or spiritually dry. In Acts 2, we see a different picture of faith—one that didn’t grow by accident, but through intentional devotion. The early church “devoted themselves” to rhythms that shaped who they became: Scripture, prayer, shared meals, generosity, and life together. Their faith wasn’t limited to a weekly gathering—it was for
Trust-Filled Generosity | All Things New
7mo ago
Trust-Filled Generosity | All Things New Jared Reiter Learning to Live with Open Hands In a culture shaped by scarcity, pressure, and self-reliance, generosity can feel risky. Many of us carry assumptions about money and the church—assumptions shaped by fear, guilt, or past experiences. But Scripture offers us a different vision. In 2 Corinthians 9:6–11, the Apostle Paul invites the church into a way of living marked not by compulsion, but by trust-filled generosity. He reminds us that generosity grows best when it’s rooted in joy, sustained by faith, and directed toward worship. Paul doesn’t
All Things New | Shared Purpose
7mo ago
All Things New | Shared Purpose Kevin Zimmerman This past Sunday at Friends Church, we were grateful to hear from our guest speaker and friend, Kevin Zimmerman from Friends Church Orange, as he walked us through Paul’s powerful metaphor of the church as a body from 1 Corinthians 12. It was a timely reminder that the church is not an audience or an organization, but rather it is a living body where every person plays a vital role. Just as the human body is made up of many parts with different functions, so too is the church. No part is unnecessary. No role is insignificant. And no one is meant
All Things New | Friendship with Others
7mo ago
All Things New | Friendship with Others Jared Reiter You can attend church regularly and still miss out on the fullness of God’s love. According to John, God’s love reaches its full expression not when we simply receive it, but when we share it. John reminds us that love doesn’t originate with us. God loved us first. He showed that love by sending Jesus into the world so that we could have life through Him. And when we receive that love, something happens—it compels us outward. Love begins to move toward people. This is why John connects loving God so closely with loving others. He even goes a
All Things New | Presence with God
7mo ago
All Things New | Presence with God Jared Reiter Remaining in God’s Presence: Why Faith Was Never Meant to Be Lived Alone A Christian Church in Sacramento Exploring Community, Joy, and New Life Many people today are searching online for a Christian church near me—not just a place to attend, but a place to belong. At Friends Church Sacramento, we believe that longing points to something deeply biblical. In John 15, Jesus invites his followers into a kind of faith that is deeply personal—but never private. Faith Is Personal, But It Was Never Meant to Be Isolated Jesus tells his disciples, “Remain
Rest | Friends Church Sacramento
8mo ago
Rest | Friends Church Sacramento Jared Reiter Finding Rest for Your SoulThe holidays promise rest—but if we’re honest, most of us enter the new year more tired than when December began. We gather, travel, host, spend, and smile… and yet many of us find ourselves empty on the other side of it all. What’s strange is that even good things—even meaningful, joyful moments—can leave us exhausted. Into that weariness, Jesus makes a promise that cuts through our assumptions about rest. He doesn’t offer rest for our schedules or relief from responsibility. He offers rest for our souls. In Matthew 11:28
The Gifts We Need Most: Love
8mo ago
The Gifts We Need Most: Love Jared Reiter

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You Are The Church | Belong

Why Does Reading the Bible Sometimes Feel Like a Chore? | From Eden to Jesus

When You Don't Feel Ready to Be Used by God | From Eden to Jesus | Exodus 2-14

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan | From Eden to Jesus | Genesis 37-50

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What You Think About Matters | Anxious for Nothing

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How to Stop Carrying Anxiety |Anxious for Nothing

What Are You Staring At? | Anxious for Nothing

Easter with Friends | New Life

Why is the Church Important? | Rooted

There is an Enemy | Rooted

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You Are The Church | Belong

Why Does Reading the Bible Sometimes Feel Like a Chore? | From Eden to Jesus

When You Don't Feel Ready to Be Used by God | From Eden to Jesus | Exodus 2-14

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan | From Eden to Jesus | Genesis 37-50

Am I On The Right Path? | From Eden to Jesus | Abraham

Jesus Walks On Water | Matthew 14:22-33

Trusting God When Life Feels Out of Control | Noah and the Flood | Genesis 6–9 | From Eden to Jesus

Why Success Still Leaves Us Empty | Genesis 2–3 | From Eden to Jesus

Creation | Genesis 1 | From Eden to Jesus

What You Think About Matters | Anxious for Nothing

The Power of Gratitude | Anxious for Nothing

How to Stop Carrying Anxiety |Anxious for Nothing

What Are You Staring At? | Anxious for Nothing

Easter with Friends | New Life

Why is the Church Important? | Rooted

There is an Enemy | Rooted

Where is God in the Midst of Suffering? | Rooted

Who Is God? | Rooted

You Don't Drift Into Spiritual Growth | Rooted

Trust-Filled Generosity | All Things New

All Things New | Shared Purpose

All Things New | Friendship with Others

All Things New | Presence with God

Rest | Friends Church Sacramento

The Gifts We Need Most: Love