Are you a superstitious person? Are you a rule-follower? Are either of those things important in the Kingdom of Jesus? Listen in today as the apostle Paul explains to us what the true substance ("real stuff") of the Kingdom of God is, and what are only shadows.
The Assurance of the Kingdom (Colossians 2:1-15)
Is Christianity simply an insurance policy or instead a grand, eternal assurance? Listen in to this sermon from October 9 as we learn about the greatest assurances of the Kingdom of Jesus, things we can find full hope in only in the Gospel - community, truth, freedom.
The Ministry of the Kingdom (Colossians 1:24-29)
Do your wounds, pains, sorrows have any purpose? Listen in to this sermon from October 2 as we learn what the ministry of the Kingdom of Jesus truly is - the ministry of hurting, hiding, and heralding.
"And You..." (Colossians 1:21-23)
"FOMO" ("fear of missing out") is a common way some people today live out their life. As you listen in to Alan Vance preaching on the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ from Colossians 1:21-23, consider if this good news is something you would fear to miss out on. Living for Christ's Kingdom offers us the greatest possibility for true life - because it alone offers us reconciliation to God.
Christ the King (Colossians 1:15-20)
There are so many authorities in life. How can we possibly put all the pieces together to know how to live in the one right way that life was meant to be lived? Listen in today to consider Jesus Christ as the true King of the true Kingdom.
Christ's Kingdom (Colossians 1:1-14)
What is it about kingdoms that draws us? Disney princesses, the British royal family, and towering castles... they are alluring and enduring in our imaginations. Listen in today as we begin a new series in the book of Colossians, and learn together about the one, true and lasting real Kingdom. What does it mean to live for this Kingdom in the here and now? Explore with us together this fall.
Everything You Ever Wanted (Psalm 37)
In our final sermon on the Psalms for the summer we come to a Psalm that promises us everything we ever wanted. How can that be true? Could something that magnificent actually be reality? Listen in as we learn about God's great desire for us to be fully dependent on Him and to find our deepest delight in Him.
The Sleeping God (Psalm 44)
Do you ever feel like God is sleeping in public? David felt that way in Psalm 44. Listen in with us today as we learn how God is completely in control and at rest simultaneously, loving us even when He seems asleep.
Does He Hear Me? (Psalm 28)
In a world of deep and growing connectivity, why does often feel like God is silent? Is He actually silent? Listen in today as we learn from David in Psalm 28 about how to pray when God feels distant and quiet.
The Coming King (Psalm 72)
It's easy to see that our world is broken. What then can give us hope in such shaky times? Listen in today as Alan Vance gives the hope of the coming True King from Psalm 72.
The Riddle of Life (Psalm 49)
Have you ever compared your circumstances to somebody else, or wondered why some people seem to easily flourish and others don't? Psalm 49 invites us to investigate this as one of the great riddles of life. Listen in to this sermon from July 31 and learn our priceless value, the gift of our circumstances, and the everlasting reality of the soul.
My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
Most of us don't own sheep, or even see sheep very often. How then is the image of God being our shepherd so meaningful for so many of us in the modern world? Listen in today as we hear how God humbly, lovingly, courageously shepherds our souls. Is He your shepherd?
Known (Psalm 139)
There is no such thing as an anonymous person in the world. Listen in today from Psalm 139 to the powerful truth that we are known by God.
The God Who Listens (Psalm 10)
Where is God in a world of trouble, injustice, and pain? Listen in today to a special sermon from Jeremy Mueller, our partner missionary in Prague, Czech Republic as he teaches us from Psalm 10 and reminds us that God not only hears our prayers, but also our screams as well.
God's Vision for the World (Psalm 67)
What is God's vision for the world? Just as fireworks on the 4th of July point to a vision for the country we live in, so too do we learn in Psalm 67 of God's greatest desire for the whole world. Listen in today, on this special Missions Sunday, and learn about God's vision of praise from and gladness for all peoples.
The Wilderness Soul (Psalm 63)
What do you go to in order to find true satisfaction in life? Explore with us today the realities of a wilderness soul, and how David looks beyond his physical situation to find deep and lasting satisfaction for his soul in God alone.
A Sabbath Song (Psalm 92)
Why is actually going to a physical space on a Sunday morning a good thing to do? Psalm 92 is labeled as "A Song for the Sabbath" and gives us several reasons why worship is refreshing to us in a variety of ways. Listen in today to an ancient text that tells timeless truths about the power of refreshment that comes from worship on the Sabbath.
Refuge (Psalm 91)
What do you run into in times of trouble? We all have places or things we run to to settle our nerves, to provide safety, and to escape. But what about for our deepest self, our soul? Listen in today to learn from Psalm 91 what God offers each of us as our refuge.
I'm Afraid (Psalm 56)
What makes you afraid? And more importantly, what do you do when you are afraid? Listen in today as we learn from David in his moment of deep fear. What we find in amidst his fears of the unknown and of feeling abandoned is a man full of trust in the Living and Delivering God. What we find is that fear is actually an invitation to the very presence of God.
Worship, Thanksgiving, & the Goodness of God (Psalm 100)
Why is singing good for you? How can gratitude help you sleep? These are a few of the topics and questions addressed in this sermon on one of the most beautiful Scriptures in all of the Bible. But most importantly, this sermon from Psalm 100 address the ground for why worship even exists. The answer? Because God is good.