We live in an insider/outsider world. How can the genealogy of Jesus Christ teach us anything about what it means to live in this kind of reality? Listen in today as we learn about outsiders in Jesus's time, and in todays time, and then what we can learn about the true "insider" life.
Redeeming the Weak (Matthew 1:5; Ruth 1:9-21)
Do you feel weak or incapable sometimes in life? What hope can there be? Listen in today as Marcos teaches us from the remarkable story of Ruth and Boaz.
Redeeming the Unworthy (Genesis 37-38, 49)
What did Judah do to deserve the Christ to come from his tribe and not one of the other 11? Listen in today to one of the wildest stories in the Scriptures, and what it teaches us about ourselves, and more importantly, the great grace of God.
Redeeming the Sojourner (Genesis 12)
Life is a journey. "Not all who wander are lost" is a quote we hear often today. But what does it mean to journey, to wander, to sojourn? Listen in today as we learn about one of the first people mentioned in Jesus's family tree - Abraham. What can we learn from his story?
Christ the Redeemer (Matthew 1)
Jesus's family tree is full of interesting people. But one thing they all share in common is that they are not perfect, not by any stretch of the imagination! As we step into the fall, we're going to be learning each week about how Jesus is the Redeemer of all broken people, starting with the ones in his own genealogy. Today though we begin simply with the simple fact - The Redeemer is the Christ, the Son of David and Abraham, and his name is Jesus because he saves his people from their sins.
Being an Apprentice of Jesus (Psalm 16)
Who is your master? All of us serve something or someone, or multiple somethings or someones. But Psalm 16 invites us to a deeper kind of apprenticeship than anything else in the world. Listen in as we learn what it means to live the Way of Jesus.
Dancing With God (Psalm 30)
What are the things that make you want to dance? This may be an uncomfortable question for some of us. But when we think of it as a heart reality, does that make a difference? Listen in today as we learn about what made David dance, and how it's even better for us today.
Hard Times. Hard Questions. Hard Won Hope. (Psalm 77)
Lament is one of the most used types of prayer in the Psalms. But it seems to be one of the least understood or practiced by modern people. Why is that the case? Listen in today as we learn more about the power of lament prayer and how it can help you through the hardest of times.
The Power of Asking (Psalm 34)
Why do we sometimes ask for things and other times choose not to ask? Listen in today as we learn about how prayer and specific asking can transform not just our prayers, but even our life itself.
Finding God in Depression, Part 2 (Psalm 143)
How are we to understand the reality of depression in our personal lives, and in our world today? Listen in today as we walk with David through Psalm 143, where he wrestles with the reality of spiritual darkness, and how to be put back together again.
Finding God in Depression (Psalm 142)
If you have been, currently are, or may be depressed in the future, this sermon is for you. Listen in today as Pastor Steven shares about his personal journey of depression and how the sorrows of life are not hindrances to a life of faithfulness to Jesus.
One Thing (Psalm 27)
If you had to boil life down to one thing, what would it be? There's so many options - good & bad - but only one great option. Listen in today to David's (probably surprising) answer... beauty.
Don't Fret! (Psalm 37)
Are you a "fretter"? Someone who worries about many things? If so, you're not alone. Many of us walk through life worrying and fretting. Listen in today for a special sermon on why, through faith in Jesus Christ, we can leave our frets with the One who can give us peace.
Friendship With God (Psalm 25)
Are you lonely? Do you wish you had close friendships? Do you struggle to know what to do to develop those close friendships? David in Psalm 25 expresses similar thoughts. Listen in today and learn with us how God draws near to the lonely and invites us into a model of friendship that can change our life.
Father of Fathers (Psalm 68)
If you think about your father, you know how special and valuable that relationship is. And if you are a father yourself, you know how imperfect of a father you are. So as we come to Psalm 68, it is so reassuring and comforting to read about the Father who never fails. Listen in today to hear about how God protects, cares, and guides us like no other.
Bog Life (Psalm 40)
Life can be like a bog - a slimy, difficult pit that we fall into by accident. What happens when you find yourself in these circumstances? How do you escape? Listen in today as we learn about things like patience, prayer, mercy, and so much more.
High & Low (Psalm 138)
What is the power of gratitude in your life? Who does God look upon, the high or the low? Listen in today and find God’s word for you today.
That's Beautiful (Psalm 19)
The summer is a time for the Psalms. 150 of the most beautiful poems, journal entries, reflections, songs, & prayers are found here. Today, we begin our journey with Psalm 19, which points us not just to beautiful things but the Beautiful One.
What Are You Drinking? (Acts 2)
We all have to drink, both in order to stay alive and to live merrily. The only question is what we choose to drink. As we conclude this 6-week series "At the Table With Jesus", we find ourselves in a story without a physical Jesus and without a literal table. Yet, we discover something powerful being poured out and something deeply meaningful occurring in the lives of those drinking. For the onlookers, all they could say is, "Are these people drunk?" Listen in today and learn how the coming of the Holy Spirit changes everything.
When the Story Comes to Life (Luke 24:13-35)
All of us walk the road of suffering at times in our life. What do we need most in those times? A listening ear, an encouraging word, a table of food and drink. Listen in today as Mike Lilley teaches us about an amazing story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to two weary walkers, and how he brings the Story of all stories to life to them.