Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
The idea of Jubilee meant freedom - land sold to pay debts was returned to the original owners, those sold into slavery were set free, and loans were forgiven. This was designed to create a society where people were openhanded and generous, knowing that all they owned was temporary and ultimately belonged to God. When we give generously, we tell others that they are valuable to God despite whatever hardships they face. This is a description of the type of Christian community God still wants us to create today.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
April 14, 2024 - Year of Jubilee
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
If you lived in ancient Israel, every 50 years a trumpet sound would mark the beginning of something new. A fresh start. A new opportunity. The Year of Jubilee. It was The Great Reset. We don’t celebrate years like this anymore, but can we apply some of the principles of Jubilee to our world today? Can we dedicate this next year to God as our own form of Jubilee?
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
April 7, 2024 - Living the Resurrection
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
He is Risen! It is still Easter, and Jesus is still alive! Easter isn't just one Sunday, but we continue to celebrate our risen Savior for the gift of eternal life. How does the power of the resurrection affect you? What does this mean to you, and how do you share that with other people?
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 - Resurrection Life
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Jesus did something! And he told Martha about it before it happened. Try explaining the resurrection now, and it is hard to believe. Eternal life? Death that cannot keep its grip on life? The hope of Easter is found in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ - do you believe?
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
March 24, 2024 - Palm Sunday
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with sounds of "Hosanna! Hosanna!" We celebrate with Jesus and his disciples, but quickly turn toward the cross and reflect on the sacrifice of the cross.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 - Carry Your Cross
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
As we draw closer to the cross, Pastor David takes a look at Simon of Cyrene, who was literally asked to take the cross and follow Jesus. Like Simon, we don't often get to choose when our hard times happen. When we suffer, who is leading us through our trials? Are we ready to follow Jesus, even to the cross?
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
March 10, 2024 - Stretch Out Your Hand
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Do you find it hard to do the right thing when it goes against what everyone around you is doing? Is it easier to remain silent? What about when it goes against what your boss or your government has dictated to you? This week, we get up close to Jesus through the Man with the Withered Hand, who met Jesus on the Sabbath Day, when work of any kind, even healing, was forbidden by law. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath Day holy?
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
March 3, 2024 - Reach Out
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
We live in a do-it-yourself society, where it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. But God tells us to rely on Him, and to not lean entirely on ourselves. What does it look like to reach out to God? Pastor David looks at this through the story of the bleeding woman who took a chance and touched the hem of Jesus' cloak to be healed.
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
February 25, 2024 - Drop Your Stone
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Has an event in your life brought you in front of Jesus, maybe for one mistake you made that you became known for? Would you like to receive mercy and forgiveness instead of judgment for it? This week, Pastor David looks at the story of the adulterous woman, which reminds us that there is a judge, and it is not us. What rocks do we carry around that we need to put down?
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
February 18, 2024 - Up Close - Nicodemus
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
For the people who drew close to Jesus, everything changed. That is the premise behind our new preaching series: Up Close. Throughout Lent, we will study stories of individuals whose lives were changed when they were up close to Jesus. This week we begin with Nicodemus, who learns what it means to be born of the Spirit but is transformed into a disciple of Christ by his close encounter.