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Ideal Church
When you think of the word “church” what comes to mind? For many, it’s words that describe pain, hurt, or disappointment. Many of us bear wounds and scars from those we call “brothers and sister”, but why? Didn’t Jesus have something different in mind?
Speaker: Mike Steele
The “Idea” of Church
What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient… highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed – fully understood – that sticks; right in there somewhere.
A single idea from the human mind can build cities. an idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules.
Serving Out of Compassion: The Divine Invitation
Compassion and the feeding of the 5000.
Speaker: Michael Catlett
Jesus: Revealed to the World
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Reader: Leslie Goff
Speaker: Wayne Cox
This is the sixth Sunday after Easter. Our attention is still on the resurrected Jesus; but we begin to look toward his ascension.
We can look at no better passage for understanding how Jesus viewed his departure from earth than chapters 13-17 of the Gospel of John — Jesus’ farewell discourse with his friends. Today’s message comes from that context – John 14:23-29. A close look at verses 23-24 is like a window into the whole of Scripture! Wayne walks through the narrative of the Bible to show that God’s glory isincarnated glory. From Jesus’ words to his followers, we learn that God is revealed in the obedient, action-oriented love of the beloved community.
Important Things Passed On
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Followers of Jesus are, at their core, “story” people. We’ve received the story of salvation, and we pass it on through our proclamation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, the apostle Paul identifies the core of the message: Christ died according to the scriptures, he was buried, he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures, and he appeared to faithful witnesses. And with that first generation of faithful witnesses, the process of receiving and passing on began.
Advent: (Anti-)Heroic Faith
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
The third Sunday of Advent traditionally focuses on joy. This message begins with a reading of Isaiah 12:2-6 and a meditation on Philippians 4:4-7. The teaching comes from Luke 3:7-18, John the Baptist’s sermon to the expectant people, looking for the in-breaking of God’s kingdom.
Preparing the Way: John, the Prophetic Messenger
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
In Luke 3:1-6, we see the arrival of Jesus placed in a particular time and place. John is the messenger who prepares the way. In this Advent season, we are challenged to be a people who “prepare the way” for Jesus in our lives.
Relationships
Sunday, November 22. 2009
Speaker: Mike Steele
Ever feel like you were alone in a crowd? Even church can be that way, but we are wired for more intimate friendship.
*The first part of Mike’s message was lost during taping. Technical difficulties. So we start just a little bit into his message. Enjoy.
Spiritual Gifts and the Urgency of Mission
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
This is the final message in our series on spiritual gifts and the church. Our purpose in this brief series is encourage every believer to discover their spiritual gifts and use those various gifts for the good of the kingdom of God. This week, Wayne encourages us to understand spiritual gifts in relation to the mission of the church.
Diverse Gifts and Functional Unity
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
This message is the second in a three week series on spiritual gifts and the church. Our purpose in this brief series is encourage every believer to discover their spiritual gifts and use those various gifts for the good of the kingdom of God.
