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Marks of the Kingdom

May 04, 2022 11:30 - 36 minutes - 57.8 MB

The Sermon on the Mount contains some of the best known teachings of Jesus as well as some of the most challenging. In them we begin to discover the inverted nature of the Kingdom – and the marks it leaves on those who have entered it. Join us this week as Jesus invites us into The Way.

A Radical Humility

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

As time grows short with His disciples and the cross looms largely in the future, Jesus gathers His disciples for a final meal together. Jesus knew he had one final meal to share with the people closest to Him. What would He share, what would He do? Join us for this week's message as we step into the upper room and learn from the Master.

A Radical Devotion

April 06, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

The radical devotion of Jesus to the character and purposes of His Father is clear throughout the Gospels. it was this radical devotion that lead to the uniquely memorable moment that we witness in this week's message. Join us as we examine the implications of Jesus' strong words for the Church today.

A Radical Confirmation

April 04, 2022 11:30 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

While all of the disciples witnessed the many miracles Jesus performed, only a select few would have the opportunity to see Him revealed in all of His heavenly glory. They would witness a radical confirmation of His identity AND a very clear and succinct message with radical implications for their futures.

A Radical Declaration

March 23, 2022 23:45 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

In this message, we find Jesus asking his disciples a fairly simple question. The answer, however, will have profound implications for them and their lives going forward. Join us as we ask come face to face with this question - and probe the implications for our own lives.

Shepherd and Release - Stay the Course

March 17, 2022 19:08 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Chances are if you look back on seasons of spiritual flourishing and growth, you will see a direct connection to people and community. That is because spiritual maturity does not happen in a vacuum - it happens in relationship with others. So how can we help to shepherd others towards spiritual growth? That is what we will discover in this week's message.

Pursue Those Who Wander - Stay the Course

March 08, 2022 00:15 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

As humans, we often like to think that we are exceptions to some of the rules of God's created order. And while it is true that things like our ability to innovate and adapt allow us to overcome many obstacles, there are certain things that these abilities will never overcome. Join us this week as we discover these truths and the implications for the life of a disciple.

Connect the Unconnected - Stay the Course

March 02, 2022 22:48 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

All kinds of plants and animals require certain environments and conditions to thrive. In the right environments and conditions, they thrive. Outside of that, they manage to barely survive or even fail to survive. We are no exception. When it comes to our spiritual and relational health, finding and remaining in healthy environments are key to our ability to not only survive, but thrive as God intended.

Reach the Lost - Stay the Course

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

The heart of Jesus for lost people is one of the fundamental themes of the Gospels. That is why Reaching the Lost is an essential principle and practice for disciple making churches. Today we witness a camel passing through the eye of a needle kind of moment as Jesus stops everything to show that nothing is impossible with God. And to remind us that He came to seek and save the lost.

Abide in Christ - Stay the Course - Week 1

February 18, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

This message is the first in a new series called Stay the Course. Based on a book by Brandon Guindon, this series will focus on seven practices that are absolutely essential for any church that is committed to making disciples. If we commit ourselves to these practices, we will Stay the Course and resist temptations and distractions that come along the way. The first of these practices and the one that gives rise to all of the others is the call to Abide in Christ.

Loving Others Compassionately - Kingdom Living

February 07, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

There is one final element of Spiritual Health and Kingdom Living and it is something that both Jesus and Paul completely agree on. Join us as we discover why loving God with our whole self and loving our neighbor as ourself is not just a thing, but is the thing!

Loving Ourselves Correctly - Kingdom Living

February 02, 2022 18:25 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Last week we discovered the importance of Loving God Completely – with our whole self, all the time. This week we examine the important place of Loving Ourselves Correctly. Because the truth is that if we fail to see ourselves as God sees us, we will never be able to love Him as we should or love our neighbors as ourselves.

Loving God Completely - Kingdom Living

January 25, 2022 22:02 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Who is someone you would describe as spiritually healthy? Why did you choose them? The spiritual health of disciples is critical. When we are healthy spiritually we live out loving God and loving others in a way that best fulfills God’s desire for us and puts the Kingdom on display for others. In this series, we examine important themes including: Loving God Completely, Loving Ourselves Correctly, and Loving Others Compassionately. Join us as we pursue spiritual health from a biblical perspec...

A Presence Rejoiced - Advent Week 3

December 21, 2021 00:24 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Advent is a season of rejoicing. Rejoicing in a God who keeps His promises. Rejoicing in God's presence with us. And rejoicing in His unfolding plan of redemption in this world. Join us this week as Brian Bell walks us through reflections on Mary's song of rejoicing in the Gospel of Luke.

A Presence Received - Advent Week 2

December 13, 2021 22:56 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Have you ever read the story of Gabriel's announcement to Mary and wondered, "What was it about Mary? How did she come to be called 'O favored one'?" It's a great question for anyone who wants to be assured that "the Lord is with you." This week we zero in on the answer from the Gospel of Luke.

A Presence Foretold - Advent Week 1

December 06, 2021 22:55 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

In our smallness, we struggle to orchestrate the days and years of our lives. Too many variables beyond our control. Too shortsighted in our vision to predict what will happen just days from now. But God in His greatness, brings to pass the promises He has made across hundreds and thousands of years. Across generations of His people. Bringing them to fruition in Jesus, who was truly God with us.

Abide in Me: Panel Discussion

November 29, 2021 20:45 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

We didn't want to end our Abide series without providing pathways for abiding to move from the theoretical to the practical. To that end, we put together a panel of friends and neighbors to share what God has been teaching them about abiding and some practices they use to maintain a consistent, life-giving connection to Jesus, the True Vine.

Abide in my love.

November 22, 2021 23:17 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

The call is to abide. The question is, "How? How do I abide? And how do I abide in Jesus in the way that He intends." This is what we will discover this week as we discover the keys to abiding in Christ.

Abide in me, and I in you.

November 15, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Jesus' use of vine and vineyard imagery would have struck a familiar chord with the disciples. And that chord would have reverberated into a clear understanding of what Jesus meant when he appealed to them to, "Abide in me." Join us today as we listen in with the disciples and learn to heed the call of Jesus to abide.

I am the True Vine, and my Father is the Vinedresser.

November 15, 2021 20:26 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jesus often used metaphors and parables to help us connect spiritual truths in ways that would impact our every day lives. The images of Jesus as the True Vine and the Father as the Vinedresser are foundational truths for a living faith that goes far below the surface and into the deep places of our lives. Join us this week for some thoughts and reflections on these words and a time of guided prayer to process them.

Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of a Reproducible Process

November 04, 2021 17:42 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In order for Jesus' mission of making disciples to be successful, the methods He used would have to be reproducible. They would have to be something every disciple could understand and do in their own lives. This is where the Reproducible Process of a Disciple Making Culture comes into play. We must lead others and raise up others in a way that is clear enough for others to follow. And simple enough for them to live out. Join us today as we explore the Reproducible Process that Jesus used.

Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of Relational Environments

October 29, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Jesus created a culture that was ripe for disciple making. How can we follow His lead and create the types of environments that lead to personal growth and the multiplication of disciples? That's what we'll discover in this week's message!

Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of Intentional Leaders

October 15, 2021 23:19 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Whether we are aware of it or not, we are always creating culture. By what we do. And how we do it. If we want to make disciples the way Jesus did, we must understand the specific things Jesus did to establish a culture of disciple making.

The Biblical Foundation for a Disciple Making Culture

October 04, 2021 21:35 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

We are always creating culture - either intentionally or unintentionally. In this message, we examine the powerful influence of culture in shaping both individuals and communities and explore a principle that Jesus knew well - that the culture you create determines the disciples you make.

Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 3 - Celebration

September 29, 2021 22:05 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

We have been looking at the story of the Exodus and the process that God uses to form and shape us into His people. This week we discover the third and final piece of that process: Celebration.

Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 2 - Dedication

September 21, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

The call to "follow me" is a call to dedicate oneself to the purposes. of God. Without the element of dedication, we cannot go with God and we cannot become the people of God He calls us to become.

Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 1 - Consecration

September 16, 2021 22:09 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

The Old Testament plays a key role in understanding the unfolding story and mystery of God. In this series, we take a look at the Exodus and Passover to discover principles and practices to deepen our walk with the Lord and enable us to play a part in the story He is writing. In this message, we discover that we are Set Apart to Play a Part. Old Testament stories offer unique perspective on God's ways and purposes. of As Paul reminds us in Romans, "what was written in former times was writ...

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 7 - Love

September 05, 2021 23:51 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Have you ever wondered why love is elevated so highly in the Scriptures? In this the final message in our series, we take a look at this crown of Christian virtues. What is the nature of this love? And why is it such a necessary element of our faith and walk with God? Join us as we discover the answer to these questions and much, much more.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 6 - Brotherly Affection

September 02, 2021 00:14 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

As we approach the end of the series, it becomes clear that the remaining virtues are indispensable in our pursuit of a faith that is genuine and that will stand up in times of trial. This week we look at a virtue that characterizes everything Jesus envisions for His Church. Join us as we examine the virtue of brotherly affection and how it plays out in a life -- and in Christ's Church.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 5 - Godliness

August 24, 2021 00:07 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

We don't spend a lot of time talking about godliness in church these days. Is it because the word is out of style? Or because we've lost sight of its importance? Either way, the virtue of godliness is something Scripture calls all of us to. What is it exactly? And how can we grow in it? That's what we'll discover in this week's message.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 4 - Second Peter

August 16, 2021 19:15 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build upon the foundation of their faith with a number of essential virtues. This week we take a look at a pair of these virtues and what they contribute to a Faith that is Fall Proof.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 2 - Second Peter

July 21, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build onto the foundation of their faith with a number of Christian virtues. This week we take a look at the importance of the first of these virtues and what it contributes to a Fall Proof Faith.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 1 - 2 Peter

July 14, 2021 01:04 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

This message kicks off a new sermon series in the book of Second Peter. Looking back on his life, Peter writes to the church to encourage them to add certain virtues to their faith. If they do so, Peter says, they will never fall. Over the next several weeks we'll take a deep dive into these virtues and see how they culminate in a life characterized by love.

Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 1 - Second Peter