In a time of crisis, what does it look like to be a real friend? Listen to hear Pastor Kyle share about how the gospel of Jesus makes us friends who can challenge and comfort each other when we need to most.
How does the Christian ethic of “Others First” fit in to the very first stage in relationships—when we meet someone for the first time? In this sermon, Pastor Catherine shows us how Christ’s rejection of favoritism and discrimination does exactly that.
When the Bible tells us to "value others above ourselves," is it saying "No" to self-care and healthy boundaries? Is it encouraging codependent relationships? Listen to this weeks' sermon from Philippians 2 to get answers to those questions and more.
What does the story of Jesus have to say about women in our society? Listen as Pastor Bernard explains how Jesus counter-culturally establishes the dignity of women who follow him even as he is dying on the cross.
How can a story about a demon possessed man have anything to do with our lives and experiences in 2020? Pastor Catherine shows us how in this sermon, exploring the idea that Jesus holds the power to name and overcome evil for the sake of restoration.
Listen in as Pastor Bernard shares why Jesus' forgiving of the prostitute is an even greater miracle than his various healings, and why we need the same miracle in our own lives.
Have you ever had a friend who was willing to rip off a roof for you? Listen to today's message as we learn about surprising friendship, faith and forgiveness and how we can move forward together in the midst of our suffering.
Listen in as Jairus, this synagogue leader, tells us the story of his encounter with Jesus, his power and his compassion.
In the middle of a regional religious conflict, Jesus' healing takes on a new meaning for one man. Listen to find out how you can find God's presence and power in a person.
When we encounter Jesus, we experience a new life and a new perspective on our hardship and suffering. Listen as Pastor Catherine unpacks how in the face of our pain, Jesus sees us, moves towards us, and brings about transformation in our lives.
Many of us have heard it said “Come to Jesus, he has a wonderful plan for your life”. What is often left unsaid is that Jesus will take your old life and give it new meaning.
After being warned by God not to return to Herod, the magi returned home they only way they could have...another way.
This world and our lives are full of darkness. But on Christmas, we remember that the true light has come into the world, and the darkness has not overcome it.
When Jesus was born, angels announced it to poor, outcast, religiously unclean shepherds. Listen to Pastor Bernard's sermon this Advent on how King Jesus was even greater than King Solomon, and yet announces himself to the least and lowliest.
In the story of Jesus, sometimes the most unexpected and most unwelcome people play the starring roles. Listen to Pastor Catherine's sermon to hear how the story of the Magi challenges us to see people (and part's of ourselves) that we have written off in a totally different light.
What happens when we are in a genuinely new moral situation where our normal moral compass isn't as useful as it once was. Listen the story of Joseph, and how God gave him (and can give us) the wisdom and courage to take the right stand in challenging times.
In the most viral pregnancy announcement of all time, the angel Gabriel shares four explosive claims with Mary that will change her world, and ours, forever. Listen for an in depth look at how the birth of Jesus changes how we think about ourselves, public/political life, and God himself.
How can we trust a Jesus who says "My yoke is easy" but also says, "Take up your cross and follow me"? In this sermon we get a deeper and more fulfilling picture of who Jesus is than a simple religious slave-driver or a simple prosperity preacher. We find a holistic picture of someone who can offer us real equipment with which to handle life's very real problems.
In this sermon, Pastor Bernard shows us how Jesus invites us to "take the plunge" into his rest, and what it looks like to rest in Jesus even when you're burdened.
Are you tired and weighed down by the identities the world has given you? In this sermon, a gentle and humble Jesus invites us to take a new identity and purpose that is deeply satisfying and restful.