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Follow the King
Hosted by Brian Hasse · EN
Walking through the Word with Brian Hasse, pastor of Plymouth Community Church in Plymouth, Indiana.
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Empty
5d ago00:38:37Tap to summarizeWhen a widow with only two small coins emptied all she had into the treasury, Jesus turned everyone's attention to her—not because of her giving, but because of her living. A widow who gives her last two coins is either completely foolish or absolutely convinced that her God will provide. Her total surrender and trust reflected the total surrender and trust Jesus would display later that week when He emptied Himself for His people. This poor widow was far more than an example of generosity—she was a reflection of the King.
Transcribe →Son of David. Son of God.
2w ago00:37:08Tap to summarizeA man approached Jesus who understood how the kingdom of God worked: love God and love your neighbor. So Jesus told him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” But near is not the same as in. One must do more than understand the kingdom of God. One must acknowledge the King of God. Because Jesus is more than one of David’s descendants—Jesus is David’s Lord. More than a human Son of David—Jesus is the divine Son of God.
Transcribe →Marriage & Resurrection
3w ago00:36:36Tap to summarizeSeven husbands. One widow. A crazy question. "In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?" Jesus revealed we cannot understand the resurrection age through the filter of this present age. And that's good news! Because of His resurrection, death does not get the final word!
Transcribe →The Great Samaritan
4w ago00:30:34Tap to summarizeMost of us read the Good Samaritan and ask, "Am I the priest? The Levite? The Samaritan?" But Jesus may have intended something very different. What if we're not supposed to see ourselves as the one offering help—but the one needing help? The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus did not pass us by. Jesus became the wounded Man to rescue those who wounded Him. And because we have been shown mercy, He calls us to become people who show mercy.
Transcribe →Pentecost: Open to the Spirit
May 2400:44:44Tap to summarizePentecost is about far more than a strange moment in Acts 2 where people spoke in tongues. Pentecost is a massive convergence of Old Testament promises: a new and greater Sinai, the reversing of Babel, and the day the prophets longed for. And it is all initiated by the Spirit of God descending from heaven to dwell within His people—revealing that the gospel is about far more than simply going to heaven when we die. The Spirit desires to transform us, empower us, and partner with us in bringing heaven to earth right now—changing the way we understand salvation, kingdom, mission, and everyday life.
Transcribe →Stamped: Image, Kingdom, Allegiance
May 1700:42:27Tap to summarizeWhen Jesus was given the opportunity to publicly condemn one of the most corrupt governments in human history, He didn't go there. In fact, He almost seems dismissive. Holding a Roman tribute coin, He says: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s—and to God what belongs to God. Because Jesus recognized the greater danger is not merely living under a corrupt government—but giving that government an allegiance that belongs to King Jesus alone. You can hold that coin—as long as that coin is not holding you.
Transcribe →Not-So-Happy Mother's Day
May 1000:42:51Tap to summarizeMother’s Day is not joyful for everyone. For many, it carries comparison, rejection, loneliness, disappointment, or the feeling of never quite being enough. In Leah’s story, we discover a powerful truth: people may fail to see our worth—but Yahweh never does. And when our hearts finally awaken to the love, acceptance, and identity already offered to us in Christ, striving gives way to worship. “This time, I will praise the Lord.”
Transcribe →The Question Behind the Question
May 300:39:18Tap to summarizeJesus’ authority was never the real question—the response to it was. Most of us don’t lack clarity—we resist surrender. The call of discipleship is simple: say yes to the King and live under His authority.
Transcribe →Presence.
Apr 2600:24:04Tap to summarizeWe can build structures. We can gather crowds. But without His presence—what do we really have? From the beginning, Jesus has been pursuing one thing: to dwell with His people. From the garden to the tabernacle to the temple to the cross to us—the story has always been the same. And today, because of the Spirit, His presence is here—with us.
Transcribe →Where's the Fruit
Apr 1200:36:21Tap to summarizeA fig tree that looked alive—but had no fruit. Withered. A temple system full of activity—but lacking faithfulness. Ended. Jesus brought the temple system to a full stop—becoming the final sacrifice and taking His place as our High Priest. Now we are the temple—cleansed by the Holy Spirit—and as we abide in Him, what was once empty begins to bear fruit.
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