http://www.secondmilechurch.com Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Second Mile Church, where our mission is to embody Jesus' mission and message in every place that God sends us. Led by Pastor Luke Simmons, Second Mile is a new, growing church in Southeast Phoenix that seeks to apply the gospel to all of life, live out the mission of God in every day life, and delight in the majesty of God. This podcast consists of both sermons and "God Stories," where ordinary people share how God is impacting their lives. en Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Second Mile Church, where our mission is to embody Jesus' mission and message in every place that God sends us. Led by Pastor Luke Simmons, Second Mile is a new, growing church in Southeast Phoenix that seeks ... Second Mile Church no Second Mile Church Sermons info@secondmilechurch.com ℗ & © 2009 Second Mile Church 720 Matthew Braselton interviews guest speaker Riccardo Stewart about his story of faith. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-riccardo-stewart http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-story-riccardo-stewart.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:34:59 UTC Matthew Braselton God Stories testimony,riccardo_stewart,faith 10:29 Can genuine Christians still struggle, and even fail, with the same sins that plagued them before they met God? In this sermon, guest speaker Riccardo Stewart explores the power of the gospel to free both Christians and those who don't yet know Jesus from the evil that dwells within them. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/the-gospel-for-all http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-for-all.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:43:19 UTC Ricardo Stewart Guest Speaker faith,sin,gospel,freedom 40:12 http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/shall-i-not-pity-that-great-city http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jonah-part-5.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:13:34 UTC Luke Simmons Jonah 43:27 http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-mike-adams http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-mike-adams.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:35:17 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories 16:29 Jonah, part 4: In this text, we see that God is a God of second chances. We experience renewal through seeing our sin, turning from it, and embracing the radical grace of God. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/gods-grace-to-the-most-undeserving http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jonah-part-4.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:46:04 UTC Luke Simmons Jonah jonah,repentance,grace,sin 53:40 Jonah, part 3: In this sermon, we see that Jonah's life was entirely in the hands of a sovereign and good God. Salvation belongs to the Lord! http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/salvation-belongs-to-the-lord http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jonah-part-3.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:56:29 UTC Luke Simmons Jonah jonah,prayer,salvation,grace 49:49 Jonah, part 2: In this sermon, we see how our disobedience impacts ourselves and others, how God pursues us when we go astray, and how Jesus is the true substitute who takes our place and dies for our sins. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/gods-pursuit-in-our-rebellion http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jonah-part-2.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 15:22:48 UTC Luke Simmons Jonah jonah,disobedience,discipline,sin,substitute,jesus 39:16 Matthew Braselton is the new Associate Pastor at Second Mile Church. In this interview, he and Luke Simmons discuss his passions for ministry, his new role, and how God orchestrated his joining the team. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-matthew-braselton http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/luke-simmons-introduces-matthew-braselton.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 13:10:37 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories interview,pastor 14:50 Jonah, part 1: In this sermon, Pastor Luke Simmons introduces the book of Jonah and begins to explore what we learn from Jonah's defiance against God. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/running-from-gods-call http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jonah-part-1.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 13:16:16 UTC Luke Simmons Jonah jonah,disobedience,rebellion,god's_call,mission 31:57 http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/ask http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/ask-tyler-johnson.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 15:45:03 UTC Tyler Johnson Guest Speaker 49:05 http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-hal-and-jan-stamm http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-hal-and-jan-stamm.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 04:14:53 UTC God Stories 14:11 Christianity is not meant to be done alone. Investing in people is way for us to encourage one another and to keep us from drifting away from Jesus. The message looks at Hebrews 3:12-15 which describes the danger and effects of a life apart from Christ. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/life-is-short-invest-in-people http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/132-pictures-pt-5.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:53:37 UTC Luke Simmons 132 Pictures 28:05 132 Pictures, pt 4: Since most of our lives are spent at work, it's important that we work in a way that counts for God's glory. This message examines what God expects from us in our various vocations. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/life-is-short-work-hard http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/132-pictures-part-4.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 05:46:38 UTC Luke Simmons 132 Pictures work,employment,faith_and_work 37:43 Brian Ring shares about how he tries to integrate his faith in Christ with his vocation as a graphic designer. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-brian-ring http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-brian-ring.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:08:16 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,work,job,faith 16:40 132 Pictures, pt 3: Guest preacher Tom Shrader demonstrates how thinking eternally is the secret of contentment. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/life-is-short-think-eternally http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/132-pictures-part-3.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:45:26 UTC Tom Shrader 132 Pictures contentment,godliness,eternity 40:43 Rony Thomas shares his story about how God changed him from a person who opposed the gospel to one who was transformed by the gospel. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-rony-thomas http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-rony-thomas.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:01:59 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope,atheism 14:08 132 Pictures, Pt 2: Life is Short and we don't want to waste it. Jesus tells us that our first priority is to seek his Kingdom and righteousness, rather than to pursue things that are temporary and fleeting. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/life-is-short-pursue-god http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/132-pictures-part-2.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:24:19 UTC Luke Simmons 132 Pictures matthew,jesus,kingdom,righteousness,worry 36:07 Bonnie Jolly shares her story about how God demonstrated his love to her and broke through her heart, despite her being a "good person." She also shares some helpful insights on how believers can continually grow in grace. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-bonnie-jolly http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-bonnie-jolly.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:29:12 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope 13:44 The King & His Kingdom, pt 14: As Jesus rises from the dead, we are challenged to make our lives count and not waste them. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-victory http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-14.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:38:38 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,resurrection,easter 37:49 The King & His Kingdom, pt 14: As Jesus rises from the dead, we are challenged to make our lives count and not waste them. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-victory http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/march-09-baptism-video.wmv Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:38:35 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,resurrection,easter 37:49 Tabatha Patella shares how God used September 11, 2001 to get her attention and draw her into a relationship with Jesus. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-tabatha-patella http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-tabitha.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:32:02 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope,september_11 4:16 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 13: Jesus finally arrives to the moment he came for: the Cross. We learn that Jesus died as a substitute for those who love him and have eyes to see him as glorious. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-achieved http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-13.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:14:25 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,crucifixion,substitution,barabbas,death 37:28 The King and His Kingdom, pt 12: Jesus faces the overwhelming reality that he will be abandoned by his disciples and will have to absorb the wrath of God on behalf of his people. We learn that he is the true Passover Lamb whose blood covers those who trust him. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-agony http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-12.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:18:36 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,passover_lamb,wrath,cup 45:23 Eloy Garza shares about a recent service opportunity in his Community Group and describes some of what we can do to make a tangible difference for people in our community. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-garza-community-group http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-community-group.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:07:30 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,service,community 9:17 The King and His Kingdom, pt 11: Jesus summarizes the most important of all the commands: to love God with everything and to love your neighbor as yourself. We learn that this truth can only come by being melted by God's extravagant love for you in Jesus. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-love http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-11.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:40:03 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom mark,jesus,great_commandment,love,neighbor 33:48 Bruce Gilmore shares about how God's grace broke into his life at an unexpected time. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-bruce-gilmore http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-bruce-gilmore.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:45:49 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope 9:37 The King and His Kingdom, pt 10: In this sermon we see that Jesus continues to turn the world's values on their head -- this time in the area of power, authority and leadership. Greatness is measured not by how many people serve you, but by how many people you serve. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-leadership http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-10.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:42:14 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,leadership,gospel,substitution,ransom 38:41 The King and His Kingdom, pt 9: In this sermon we see that treasuring other things more than Jesus is what keeps people from eternal life. We also see that salvation is impossible with man, but possible with God. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-costs http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-9.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:50:35 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,rich_young_ruler,money,values 35:37 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 8: In this sermon we see who Jesus is and what it means to follow him as he clearly describes the cost of being his disciple. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-confession http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-8.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:56:53 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,confession,peter,self-denial,cross 39:41 Jen Ruddell shares about how God changed her identity from being wrapped up in sports to being filled with love for Jesus. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-jen-ruddell http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-jen-ruddell.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:45:15 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope,identity 14:28 Jarrod and Colleen Posner share how through financial difficulties, they have seen God work in their lives. We are thankful they didn't qualify for the Dr. Phil show. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-the-posners http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-jarrod-and-colleen-posner.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:19:11 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories jarrod_and_colleen_posner,god_stories 11:56 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 7: As Jesus teaches in this passage, true holiness and piety come from the inside out as our hearts are renewed. If you’re looking to make some changes in your life in order to more faithfully obey Jesus, this sermon will help you discover how those changes take place. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-motives http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-7.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:46:05 UTC Bill Hartley The King and His Kingdom mark_7:1-23,the_king_and_his_kingdom 37:28 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 6: In this sermon, we see that Jesus has authority over the impossible. Jesus demonstrates his power over nature, an army of demons, and even death. Additionally, he gives us a picture of the future reality of the kingdom. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-wholeness http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-6.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:01:33 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,demons,resurrection,nature,authority,kingdom_of_god 41:02 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 5: In this sermon, we see Jesus address the question, "Why is there such a diverse response to Jesus' message and kingdom?" He answers it with a series of parables all about how we hear. What kind of soil represents your heart? http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-pictures http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-5.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:32:48 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom mark,jesus,parable,soil 46:16 Dwaynn Arrowsmith shares about how God radically saved him despite living a hardened life and thinking he was a Christian. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-dwaynn-arrowsmith http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-dwaynn-arrowsmithv2.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:45:13 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope 7:07 Linda Lau shares how the radical grace of the gospel freed her from a works-righteousness mentality and also from some deep bitterness that poisoned her life. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-linda-lau http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-linda-lau.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:57:05 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimonty,life_change,hope,linda_lau 8:07 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 4: In this sermon, we see that Jesus breaks one of the most common misconceptions about God: the idea that God only loves good people. This passage demonstrates the scandalous grace of Jesus and challenges both the sinner and the self-righteous. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-friendship http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-4.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:00:53 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,sin,sinners,forgiveness,party 43:10 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 3: In this sermon we see that Jesus' authority as King makes him more than just a good teacher and a miracle worker. As the one with authority to forgive sins, Jesus is God. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-forgiveness http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-3.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:48:40 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom mark,jesus,forgiveness,sin,evangelism 40:57 Geoffrey Wilcoxson shares how God has rescued him from his sin and is helping him to grow in grace day by day. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-geoffrey-wilcoxson http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-geoffrey-wilcoxson.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:42:26 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimonty,life_change,hope,geoffrey_wilcoxson 8:32 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 2: In this sermon, we see that Jesus announcement that "the kingdom of God is at hand" (Mark 1:15) was more than just words. He backed it up with kingdom demonstrations that showed that he was ushering in a new reality. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-demonstrations http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-2.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:45:12 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom mark,jesus,healing,demon-possession,leprosy,kingdom_of_god 38:51 Tamra Berbaum shares about how God transformed her from being a person who lived for herself and tried to find love apart from God and into a person who loves Jesus and is committed to living out his grace. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-tamra-berbaum http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-tamra-berbaum.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:37:20 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimonty,life_change,hope,tamra_berbaum 8:40 Brad Schoenhardt shares about how God has brought him out of challenging circumstances and his own sinful responses to difficulty and into the grace and healing of Jesus. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-brad-schoenhardt http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-brad-schoenhardt.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:22:05 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimonty,life_change,hope 9:52 The King and His Kingdom, Pt 1: In this sermon, we are introduced to Jesus and his message. We see that Jesus is the anointed Messiah who is ushering in the Kingdom of God. His message is simple: "Repent and believe in the gospel." This is not just turning away from particular sins, but is also reorienting your whole life around Jesus. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/kingdom-is-at-hand http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/king-and-his-kingdom-part-1.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:20:02 UTC Luke Simmons The King and His Kingdom jesus,mark,messiah,mission,repentance,gospel 39:28 This is the last of three sermons on John 17, helping us explore what Jesus wants for us as a new church. In this passage, Jesus prays for those who will believe through his disciples, and he asks that they would experience unity with God and unity with each other. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/jesus-prayer-for-his-church http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jesus-prayer-for-his-disciples.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:40:18 UTC Luke Simmons Jesus' Prayer for His Church the_gospels,john,jesus’_prayer_for_his_church 43:42 God Stories: Luke Simmons interviews Todd Johnson about how God has worked in his life and freed him from selfishness and into servanthood. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-todd-johnson http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/testimony-interview-luke-simmons-and-todd-johnson.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:58:42 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony_interview:_luke_simmons_and_todd_johnson 10:01 Jesus' Prayer for His Church, pt 2: This is the second of three sermons on John 17, helping us explore what Jesus wants for us as a new church. In particular, we see five things that Jesus desperately wanted for his closest friends and followers http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/jesus-prayer-for-his-disciples http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jesus-prayer-for-glory-part-2.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:02:35 UTC Luke Simmons Jesus' Prayer for His Church jesus,prayer,disciples,mission,sent,unity 38:49 God Stories: Luke Simmons interviews JT Trottier about how God has worked in his life and changed him from being skeptical of Christianity to in love with Jesus http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/god-stories-jt-trottier- http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/god-stories-luke-luke--jt-trottier.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:47:24 UTC Luke Simmons God Stories testimony,life_change,hope 11:11 Part 1 Jesus Prayer for His Church: This is the first sermon in a three-part series on John 17 examining what Jesus prayed for his church. In this message, we see that Jesus is seeking his own glory but, unlike other glory-seekers, he actually is deserving of it because he is no ordinary man but God himself. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/jesus-prayer-for-glory http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/jesus-prayer-for-glory.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:33:29 UTC Luke Simmons Jesus' Prayer for His Church glory,high_priestly,prayer,jesus 32:53 Special: Prayer and Mission are two key parts to an effective church, whether new or old. As we launch Second Mile Church, we are committed to prayer and living out mission together. http://www.secondmilechurch.com/sermon/prayer-and-mission http://www.secondmilechurch.com/mediafiles/prayer-and-mission.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:29:24 UTC Luke Simmons EVBC Baby Shower prayer,mission,community,colossians,second_mile_church 46:57