James 4:11-12 & 2:1-13 – Judgement/Mercy
Christi shares the need to remember who we are in order to live lives of courage, free of judgement.
James 3:13-18 True/False Wisdom
Drew challenges us to consider the dangerous trait of envy, and its alternative: wisdom.
Please note: at 35:45 you can hear a detailed picture of how we are going to join in God’s redemptive work in 2016.
10th Birthday! James 2:14-26
The first half of this podcast contains the part of our worship where we looked back and celebrated the way that God has been faithful to us.
The message for the morning begins at 21:20. This includes the sharing of a vision for where we are going in 2016.
James 3:1-12 – Blessings/Curses
Bethany DeBlaay walks us through James 3:1-12, illustrating the power of words to both bless and curse.
James 1:1-4 – Trouble/Opportunity
Chris discusses how we can learn to hold our joys and our sorrows in tandem, giving each their space in our lives.
Incarnation is Glorious
Chris Shearer teaches that we will never experience God’s glory more fully than when we come closer to Jesus.
Incarnation is Servanthood
Chris DeBlaay discusses humbling ourselves and raising up others in our relationships, becoming like servants.
Philippians 2
Incarnation is Presence (John 1)
Chris Shearer encourages us to follow Jesus’ lead by being present with those God has called us to.
Incarnation is Limitation (Philippians 2)
Incarnation is…
We live in a world of growing dis-incarnation. We’re plugged in, but disconnected from each other. We reach for things that help us escape boredom or pain, instead of remaining present and engaged.
The incarnation of Jesus — God in the flesh, coming to us — is our example of how we can live a full, life-giving life. True, incarnation will require more of us, not less. And it can be messy. But our world, and our very selves, are not meant to live disconnected, absent lives. We are meant for more. Join us as we explore what the Incarnation is… together.
Anti-Fragile: Pressed but Not Broken
Chris talks about fixing our eye on Jesus Christ as the visible image of an invisible God while we struggle with the fears and uncertainties of our modern world.
Anti-Fragile: Reimagining race and religion
Elliot challenges us to live into God’s vision for humanity where people of all races and ethnicities work together toward unity.
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Finding God in Pain and Loss
Drew talks us through how we can keep faith in God when there is suffering in our own lives and in the world around us.
Anti-Fragile-The Gift of Doubt
Chris talks about how acknowledging rather than rejecting our doubt can help strengthen our faith.
Anti-fragile: We’re Meant to Wrestle
Chris speaks about how we wrestle with doubt in our faith expressing that questions should be encouraged.
How to Change the World: Love
Chris shares in the second installment of the series how through Queen Esther’s love she changed the world. Listen to hear how we can apply this to our world today.
How to Change World: Link
We long for heaven to come to earth, but we aren’t always sure how to do that. Can we change the world? Chris shares some direction and some reflection on how to do just that.
Word to the Wise (part 6)
Chris wraps up this series with reflection on words and wisdom. What filters does Proverbs suggest we use to speak wisely?
Word to the Wise (Part 5)
Chris shares what proverbs teaches about money and wisdom. Proverbs shares 7 things that are more desirable than money. Do you what they are?
Word to the Wise (Part 4)
Visiting pastor Chris Shearer looks at Proverbs with us. He shares verses that promote emotional well-being, verses we can apply to our daily life.
