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Church: Core Doctrine Part 4 by Dan Castle

Cru and CoffeeOct 07, 2021

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Alcohol, Weed, and Jesus

Alcohol, Weed, and Jesus

Listen along as Tim Henderson looks to the Bible about how to love others well in our college community.

Mar 01, 202301:04:57
Mental Health & Jesus by Ally Padilla

Mental Health & Jesus by Ally Padilla

Special guest from Journey Counseling, Ally Padilla, gives us a view from a licensed counselor about mental health and Jesus. (2/16/2023)

Feb 21, 202301:22:41
Heaven and Hell- What Does the Bible Say? By Sara Beth Scaife

Heaven and Hell- What Does the Bible Say? By Sara Beth Scaife

Listen along as Sara Beth walks us through scriptures that clarify what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell (2/09/2023)

Feb 21, 202301:07:38
How can we live our lives on mission with God? by Jesse Fury

How can we live our lives on mission with God? by Jesse Fury

Jesse Fury comes to visit Large Group. He discusses the way God uses us for His mission.  

Nov 17, 202201:16:23
Colossians 3:15-4:1 with Jerry Riendeau

Colossians 3:15-4:1 with Jerry Riendeau

Join us as we continue our series in Colossians. We have a special guest this week! (From 11/03/2022)

Nov 17, 202201:08:20
Doctrine of the Union with Christ by Dan Castle

Doctrine of the Union with Christ by Dan Castle

Dan Castle continues our series through Colossians - this week we are in chapter 3.

Oct 30, 202201:17:58
Making the Most Out of College by Tim Henderson

Making the Most Out of College by Tim Henderson

Our guest speaker, Tim Henderson, goes through some hints on how to make the most at college!

Sep 02, 202226:47
Book of James: Chapter 5:13-18 by Jerry Riendeau

Book of James: Chapter 5:13-18 by Jerry Riendeau

We complete our series led by staff in the book of James!

Apr 22, 202230:49
Book of James: Chapter 5:7-11 by Jane Story

Book of James: Chapter 5:7-11 by Jane Story

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Apr 15, 202231:52
Book of James: Chapter 5:1-6 by Jerry Riendeau

Book of James: Chapter 5:1-6 by Jerry Riendeau

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Apr 08, 202229:29
Book of James: Chapter 4:13-17 by Troy Pearson

Book of James: Chapter 4:13-17 by Troy Pearson

We are continuing our series in the book of James, led by our guest speaker Troy Pearson!

Apr 01, 202231:03
Book of James: Chapter 4:1-6 by Dan

Book of James: Chapter 4:1-6 by Dan

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Mar 29, 202224:22
Book of James: Chapter 3:13-18 Jerry Riendeau

Book of James: Chapter 3:13-18 Jerry Riendeau

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Mar 11, 202234:42
Grey Areas of Christianity by Jane Story

Grey Areas of Christianity by Jane Story

Staff explores how to discern grey areas in our walks with Christ, specifically with alcohol.

Mar 04, 202238:25
Book of James: Chapter 3:1-12 by Paige Wilson

Book of James: Chapter 3:1-12 by Paige Wilson

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Feb 25, 202224:04
Book of James: Chapter 2:14-20 by Donnie Wilson

Book of James: Chapter 2:14-20 by Donnie Wilson

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Feb 18, 202224:43
Book of James - Chapter 2:1-13 by Dan

Book of James - Chapter 2:1-13 by Dan

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Feb 11, 202226:44
Book of James: Chapter 1:19-27 by Jane Story

Book of James: Chapter 1:19-27 by Jane Story

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Feb 04, 202224:14
Book of James - Chapter 1:9-18 by Jerry Riendeau

Book of James - Chapter 1:9-18 by Jerry Riendeau

We are continuing our series led by staff in the book of James!

Jan 28, 202236:03
Christmas Cru! The Birth of Jesus From Matthew 1:1-17

Christmas Cru! The Birth of Jesus From Matthew 1:1-17

Merry Christmas everyone! Listen to the birth of Jesus told in a new way via Matthew 1:1-17! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 24, 202133:14
Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 4 by Jerry Riendeau

Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 4 by Jerry Riendeau

We are continuing the series where staff takes us through the book of Jonah. Jerry Riendeau discusses the fourth and final chapter! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 20, 202141:15
Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 3 by Dan Castle

Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 3 by Dan Castle

We are continuing the series where staff takes us through the book of Jonah. Dan Castle discusses the third chapter! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 17, 202132:28
Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 2 by Jerry Riendeau

Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 2 by Jerry Riendeau

We are continuing the series where staff takes us through the book of Jonah. Jerry Riendeau discusses the second chapter! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 14, 202135:33
Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 1 by Jerry Riendeau

Diving Into the Book of Jonah: Chapter 1 by Jerry Riendeau

We are starting a new series during large group where staff takes us through the book of Jonah. Jerry Riendeau discusses the first chapter! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 10, 202147:21
Eschatology (The End Times): Core Doctrine Part 6 by Tim Henderson

Eschatology (The End Times): Core Doctrine Part 6 by Tim Henderson

Tim Henderson discusses eschatology and what the Bible talks about concerning the end times. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 07, 202137:30
Truth: Core Doctrine Part 5 by Jerry Riendeau

Truth: Core Doctrine Part 5 by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses truth: the different definitions, common misconceptions, etc. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Dec 05, 202134:04
What It Looks Like to Follow Jesus by Matt Smethurst

What It Looks Like to Follow Jesus by Matt Smethurst

Matt talks about what it means to follow and submit to Jesus. 

  1. Count the cost. 
  2. You're a theologian. Become a good one. 
  3. You're a Christian. Submit to a church. 

Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and author of Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church (Crossway, 2021), Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God’s Word (10ofThose, 2019), Before You Share Your Faith: Nine Ways to Be Evangelism Ready (10ofThose, forthcoming), and 1–2 Thessalonians: A 12-Week Study (Crossway, 2017). He and his wife, Maghan, have three children and live in Richmond, Virginia, where they are in the process of planting River City Baptist Church.

Oct 09, 202141:58
The Shape of the Christian Life by Matt Smethurst

The Shape of the Christian Life by Matt Smethurst

Matt discusses the shape of the Christian life and what it means to believe the Gospel! This is a must listen sermon for anyone and everyone about what it means to be a Christian. Whether you have been a Christian for 40+ years or are a devout atheist, you can learn something from this talk. 

Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and author of Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church (Crossway, 2021), Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God’s Word (10ofThose, 2019), Before You Share Your Faith: Nine Ways to Be Evangelism Ready (10ofThose, forthcoming), and 1–2 Thessalonians: A 12-Week Study (Crossway, 2017). He and his wife, Maghan, have three children and live in Richmond, Virginia, where they are in the process of planting River City Baptist Church.

Oct 08, 202101:00:47
Church: Core Doctrine Part 4 by Dan Castle

Church: Core Doctrine Part 4 by Dan Castle

Dan Castle discusses the importance of church and the need to become a member from Ephesians 4:7-16. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Oct 07, 202143:59
God: Core Doctrine Part 3

God: Core Doctrine Part 3

Listen to our speaker talk about the attributes of God and who He is to us. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Oct 06, 202133:28
Scripture: Core Doctrine Part 2 by Eric Dolce

Scripture: Core Doctrine Part 2 by Eric Dolce

Eric Dolce, a pastor in Washington D.C. discusses what is true about the Bible and what the doctrine of Scripture means from Jeremiah 29:1-14. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!


Currently, Eric is an ordained deacon and serves as Director of Discipleship Ministries for The New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, DC.  As a church member, his greatest passions are also his greatest concerns: communicating the gospel message in all of scripture and encouraging each believer to carefully articulate and defend essential Christian doctrine.  To this end, he has been blessed to continue in Christian education through the Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) where he is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree.  Originally from Queens, NY, Eric was born to Rodrigue and Ghislaine Dolce, who are Haitian immigrants.  He is happily married to Nana A. Dolce and together they are raising their daughters Jael and Noel.

Sep 17, 202141:29
Salvation: Core Doctrine Part 1 by Jerry Riendeau

Salvation: Core Doctrine Part 1 by Jerry Riendeau

This is a new series we are starting at JMU Cru focusing on the core doctrine of what Christians believe. Jerry Riendeau discusses what it means to be saved as a believer in Christ from Ephesians 2:1-10. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Sep 12, 202139:15
Making the Most of Your College Experience by Jerry Riendeau

Making the Most of Your College Experience by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses how to make the most out of your college experience! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Aug 30, 202140:44
Love Jesus Above Everything! A Study on John 21:15-19 by Jerry Riendeau

Love Jesus Above Everything! A Study on John 21:15-19 by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses why its important to stay connected to a church and why its important to follow Jesus and love Him above all else from John 21:15-19! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

May 05, 202125:03
Wrestling With Doubt in the Christian Faith on Genesis 32:22-30 by Christie Newberger

Wrestling With Doubt in the Christian Faith on Genesis 32:22-30 by Christie Newberger

Christie Newberger (a senior in Cru at JMU) discusses how to deal with and overcome doubt in the Christian faith! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Apr 25, 202109:24
Satisfaction In and Through Christ on John 6:22-27 by Ryan Shallow

Satisfaction In and Through Christ on John 6:22-27 by Ryan Shallow

Ryan Shallow (a senior in Cru at JMU) discusses satisfaction in and through Jesus Christ from John 6:22-27! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Apr 24, 202111:12
The Mission of Christ a Study on John 20:19-23 by Jerry Riendeau

The Mission of Christ a Study on John 20:19-23 by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses the mission of Jesus Christ from John 20:19-23! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Apr 20, 202141:00
And He Replied, "I Am" A Study on John 18:1-11 by Dan Castle

And He Replied, "I Am" A Study on John 18:1-11 by Dan Castle

Dan Castle discusses Jesus' radical claims to be God and how He sacrificed everything to save us from sin from John 18:1-11! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Apr 02, 202127:33
Faith in Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven by Jerry Riendeau

Faith in Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses how faith in Jesus is the only way to reach Heaven from John 14:1-7! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Mar 30, 202137:47
A Love Out of This World by Aubrey Pearce

A Love Out of This World by Aubrey Pearce

Aubrey Pearce discusses how God's love for us is beyond anything we could ever imagine from John 13:1-20! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Mar 23, 202129:42
Jesus Cleanses the Temple by Dan Castle

Jesus Cleanses the Temple by Dan Castle

Dan Castle discusses the story of Jesus cleansing the temple from John 2:13-22! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Feb 08, 202131:39
Water to Wine by Jerry Riendeau

Water to Wine by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses the story of Jesus turning water into wine from John 2:1-11! To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 29, 202134:00
In the Beginning Was Logos by Jerry Riendeau

In the Beginning Was Logos by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses the meaning of the word "Logos" in John 1:1-18. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 22, 202133:10
Be A Leader by Jesse Settle and Don't Justify Your Sin by Jackson Brunk

Be A Leader by Jesse Settle and Don't Justify Your Sin by Jackson Brunk

Jesse Settle discusses the importance of stepping up and taking on more responsibility while in college and Jackson Brunk discusses the dangers of justifying our sins. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 11, 202116:60
Obeying Authority is Practical, Purposeful, and Possible by Jerry Riendeau

Obeying Authority is Practical, Purposeful, and Possible by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau  discusses Romans 13 and how that relates to following and obeying authority. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 11, 202127:43
A Study In Philippians 4:6-14 by Jerry Riendeau

A Study In Philippians 4:6-14 by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses Philippians 4:6-14. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 10, 202136:41
A Study in Philippians 3:10-4:1 by Dan Castle

A Study in Philippians 3:10-4:1 by Dan Castle

Dan Castle discusses Philippians 3:10-4:1. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 10, 202124:23
No Matter How Big My Doubt is, God is Greater by Shelby Abbott

No Matter How Big My Doubt is, God is Greater by Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott discusses how God is greater than our doubts. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 09, 202129:32
Are You Discouraged? A Sermon by Pastor Matthew Kirkland

Are You Discouraged? A Sermon by Pastor Matthew Kirkland

Pastor Mathew Kirkland discusses discouragement. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 09, 202133:17
Don't Compare Yourself to Others by Jerry Riendeau

Don't Compare Yourself to Others by Jerry Riendeau

Jerry Riendeau discusses why we should not compare ourselves to others. To find out more information, check out our website https://www.jmucru.com!

Jan 09, 202128:27