{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"High Desert Church Sermons","title":"State of the Church - Todd Arnett","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f168f544\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2428,"description":"As we step into a new year, we're reminded of our mission as a church family: \"Preparing Generations of World Changers\". This powerful calling, rooted in Matthew 28's Great Commission and Paul's teachings in Ephesians, challenges us to live purposefully. We're not just churchgoers, but Christ's ambassadors, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation as outlined in 2 Corinthians 5. This year, let's recommit to this mission, recognizing that every role in our church family - from greeters to worship leaders - contributes to this grand purpose. As we reflect on our mission, we're prompted to consider how we can use our unique gifts to further God's kingdom. Are we living up to our calling? How can we better prepare ourselves and others to be world changers for Christ?Chapter 1: Honoring Faithful Servants and Church Updates 0:00 - 13:26Chapter 2: Reaffirming Our Mission 13:27 - 21:48Chapter 3: Faithful Stewardship and Financial Challenges 21:49","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/O9OyJZsMJAqwYmJCJTNOP3x8h58bRcEjDTxDfPi-GDA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjk1/YmNlZjkyZDk0ZDZm/OTM5M2UyMDZhZTVl/YWExMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}