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Prepare the Way

December 4, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Advent
 

The climactic movement of God in history surprisingly began of all places in the wilderness.

Mark 1:1-8

Speaker: Mike Steele

Advent: A different Rhythm

 

In the chaotic rhythm of the holiday season we are invited into a different pace as the people of God. As we “wait” and settle into this intentional anticipation Christ can bring new light into our darkness.

Mark 13:24-37

Speaker: Mike Steele

Parable of the Judgement

November 20, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Parables
 

In his last public teaching before being murdered, Christ highlights the importance of being among the least, last, and lost in our lives.  This teaching challenges the notion that Christians must do great things for God and reminds us that it’s in the small and seemingly insignificant where we often find Christ.

Matthew 25:31-46

Speaker Mike Steele

Parable of the Talents

November 13, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Parables
 

Jesus teaches his followers the importance of being faithful with what they have been given in light of his return.

Matthew 25:14-30

Speaker: Mike Steele

Humble Pie

 

Jesus teaches the crowds and his disciples the importance of humility if they are to follow him.

Matthew 23:1-12

Speaker: Mike Steele

Love God, Love Others

 

A look at the two commandments that Jesus declared should be the guiding motivation behind all we do, say and facebook.

Matthew 22:34-46

Speaker: Marnie Clagett

October 16, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Parables
 

The Pharisee’s and Herodian’s pose a clever question in order to trap Jesus in his words.

Matthew 22:15-22

Author:  Mike Steele

Owners or Slaves?

 

Part 2 of 2

In response to the religious leaders question of Jesus’ authority, Christ tells a story that shows their misuse of their calling to be a light to the nations.  It’s never been Israel for Israel, but rather Israel for the world.  Blessed to be a blessing.  The interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders paints a picture for current followers of Jesus that challenges us – how can the people of God miss God?

Matthew 21:33-46

Speaker: Mike Steele

By what authority?

September 25, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Parables
 

Part 1 of 2

In response to the religious leaders question of Jesus’ authority, Christ tells a story that shows their misuse of their calling to be a light to the nations.  It’s never been Israel for Israel, but rather Israel for the world.  Blessed to be a blessing.  The interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders paints a picture for current followers of Jesus that challenges us – how can the people of God miss God?

Matthew 21:23-32

Speaker: Mike Steele

The Parable of the Vineyard Laborers

September 18, 2011 podcaster No Comments » Parables
 

Jesus levels the playing field.

Matthew 20:1-16

Speaker: Craig Catlett