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The Way
April 21, 2024 04:59Welcome! Join us here for our service at 10AM on Sunday, 4/21. The new community of Holy Spirit-filled disciples flipped the world upside down with their radical reorientation around the way of Jesus. They were devoted to: teaching, fellowship, prayer and breaking bread! Join us this week as we explore the core values of the transformed early church and what we can learn about how to be a community today! The post The Way appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Gift
April 14, 2024 07:25 - 13 MBJesus had promised the Holy Spirit would come, and the disciples waited for its arrival. When the Spirit arrived, it arrived in power and changed the course of the church in one day! So what does that mean for us? Was that experience of the Holy Spirit just for those disciples? Join us as we seek to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church. The post The Gift appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Mission of the Church
April 07, 2024 07:04 - 9.65 MBThe disciples had been with Jesus, they were formed to become like Him, and then it was time to do what Jesus did. But, what does that look like without Jesus? How could we do what Jesus did? How do we spread the message of Jesus to our neighbors and community? We still have the same questions the disciples had. The book of Acts is the second volume that answers the questions of how the Kingdom is launched to reach […] The post The Mission of the Church appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant ...
Easter: Come And See
March 31, 2024 14:53 - 8.4 MBEaster morning we celebrate the risen Jesus, who conquered sin and death! What do we do, though, for those of us who struggle with our unbelief? What does Easter offer the curious, the doubters, and the faithful? It is a call to come and see. Join us as we explore the implications of Jesus’ call to his disciples and us to take notice of his wounds! The post Easter: Come And See appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Into Your Hands
March 24, 2024 06:05 - 12.4 MBThis week we consider the last words that Jesus spoke right before he took his last breath. These words are especially significant when we consider that just one week prior, Jesus entered into Jerusalem heralded as king. In the midst of Palm Sunday and in anticipation of Holy Week leading into Easter, we consider this one simple question from the cross: why did Jesus have to die? The post Into Your Hands appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
I Thirst
March 17, 2024 15:33 - 8.42 MBWhat was so important about Jesus’ thirst that it needed to be recorded for us to hear? To hear Jesus’ cry of thirst is to understand the suffering He was enduring. Join us as we explore the living water that Jesus offers for our suffering and thirsty souls. The post I Thirst appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
It Is Finished
March 10, 2024 13:51 - 10.1 MBJesus’ final declaration from the cross to the people was, “It is finished.” In this pronouncement, Jesus is saying so many things about his life, his work on the cross, his ministry, and his calling on earth. Come and explore this joyous assertion that Jesus is victorious over sin and the implications for how we now live in light of God’s victory. The post It Is Finished appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
March 03, 2024 16:20 - 9.32 MBMatthew 27:46 may be the most honest and weighty OMG in history—“…and Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” With the help of God’s Holy Spirit, we will sit with this difficult ‘last word’ of Jesus from the cross. The post My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Woman, Behold Your Son
February 25, 2024 15:23 - 8.07 MBThis week, we continue our Lenten journey from the cross to the tomb as we explore Jesus’ last words, “Woman, behold your son,” and to his disciple, “behold your mother.” These are words Jesus spoke to his mother, Mary, and his disciple, John. These words are a message of compassion, provision, and a new relationship forged in faith. This Sunday we are going to take some creative license and, through scripture’s stories, we will enter Mary’s first-person narrative in a […] The post Woman, B...
Father, Forgive
February 18, 2024 08:01 - 10.1 MBAs we enter this Lenten season, we journey with Jesus from the cross to the tomb. In the final hours of His earthly time, as Jesus was dying, He spoke seven times from the cross. Last words can be very revealing. Jesus’ last words of forgiveness, salvation, relationship abandonment, distress, triumph and reunion enable us to look into eternity and see the heart of God. This Sunday we begin with Jesus’ words: “Father forgive them; for they know not what […] The post Father, Forgive appeared ...
Our Rhythms
February 11, 2024 08:01 - 11.5 MBThis week we conclude our series, “The Power to Change,” as we reflect upon how change can actually last for a lifetime. The roadmap to change prescribed by our culture is one of “trying harder” or “giving that little extra…” While that might work in some capacities, Jesus prescribes a different roadmap for lasting change: one rooted in changing our rhythms. The post Our Rhythms appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Our Worship
February 04, 2024 08:01 - 9.77 MBOur worship might not seem like it needs to change, but God wants more than just our worship; He wants our lives. In this prophetic word from Amos, God makes it clear that He is not pleased with the Israelites worship and wants their righteousness and justice along with their worship. Come and reflect on what God wants our worship and our lives to resemble, as we find and follow Jesus together. The post Our Worship appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Our Focus
January 28, 2024 16:32 - 12.7 MBIt’s great to have a routine or rhythm for our days, but when it gets too comfortable or too routine, our world around us often gets smaller. However, when we shift our focus off ourselves and our comfort zone, instead looking to God and his fullness, he reorients us to his purposes. Join us as we explore where Jesus may be desiring to shift your focus in this season. The post Our Focus appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Our Relationships
January 21, 2024 08:01 - 11.3 MBThis week we continue in our series, “The Power to Change,” as we consider the ways in which change actually occurs. From the very beginning, God was focused on relationship with creation, even in the midst of brokenness and uncertainty. This week, we will explore the ways in which relationship will always be the vehicle for reconciliation in our lives and in our world, bringing change in a powerful way. The post Our Relationships appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Into the Wild
January 14, 2024 08:45 - 10.7 MBThe power to change begins with surrender and repentance, both corporately and personally, but deepens with trust when the wheels fall off. The post Into the Wild appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Our Future
January 07, 2024 09:04 - 9.42 MBAs we look to God and the world around us, where do we even begin to make a positive change? We can try harder and make more plans, but will they amount to anything? Instead, Jesus reorients us—changing our relationships, priorities, and even our worship. He is the Power to Change. The post Our Future appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Needs of your Heart
December 31, 2023 13:15 - 7.88 MBAs we set our intentions and resolutions for the New Year, or choose a word to guide us to new possibilities, are we actually setting ourselves up for disappointment or failure? What if, instead of declaring these ideas to God, we sit before him, listen, and maybe ask a different question? Join us as we are challenged into moving out of our heads, into our hearts, and into alignment with Jesus and his plans for our lives. The post The Needs of your Heart appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant...
The Gift of Joy
December 17, 2023 17:14 - 9.96 MBJoy bursts onto every scene of the nativity story in scripture. It is the shared experience of all who are encountering the good news of Christ’s birth. The shepherds hear the declaration of this great joy from angels, and this changes their lives. They encounter God’s glory around them; explore the meaning; experience God with them; express their newfound joy by giving glory back to God; and then share it with others. We are invited to a similar journey—to unwrap […] The post The Gift of J...
The Gift of Peace
December 10, 2023 08:01 - 10.3 MBPeace is a word we throw around during the Christmas season. We sing carols that talk about a peaceful time where a baby was born in Bethlehem, but the peace that Jesus brought was not a platitude. It was a new order: God’s shalom and God’s kingdom. Come as we celebrate Peace Sunday this Advent and learn more about God’s shalom that leads us to His kingdom and abundant life together. The post The Gift of Peace appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Gift of Hope
December 03, 2023 08:01 - 9.02 MBBefore the birth of Christ, there were almost 500 years of waiting for a sign or word from God. Yet the faithful clung to the promise of and hope for the Messiah. Today, do we rush into the holiday season and the finish line called Christmas morning or do we intentionally slow down and look for the ongoing promises of God? Join us Sunday as we explore the waiting and struggle in our own journeys which point us to the […] The post The Gift of Hope appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Advent Together
November 26, 2023 08:26 - 9.94 MBIn the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to lose sight of the simple truth of Christmas—the extraordinary gift of God’s love. As we enter the season of Advent, we embark on a journey of anticipation. Come with us as we unwrap the layers of hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus brings to our lives through the ultimate gift bestowed upon humanity. The post Advent Together appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Do Not Worry
November 19, 2023 08:01 - 10 MBWorry is something we all deal with on some level, and in response, humans have come up with tools like breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques to help us cope. Yet as Christians we receive this simple command from Jesus: “Do not worry.” How can we live in step with the way of Jesus if our lives are filled with worry? Come this week as we discover the power over worry that we can only find in Jesus. The post Do Not Worry appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Only Thing That Counts
November 12, 2023 08:06 - 9.47 MBThis week, we welcome Rev. Peter Sung as our guest speaker! Pastor Peter serves the PacNW Conference and the ECC/SSC as an executive coach and organizational psychologist. The post The Only Thing That Counts appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
November 05, 2023 07:01 - 10.1 MBThis week, we welcome Rev. Dawn Taloyo, Associate Superintendent of the PacNW Conference, as our guest speaker! The post Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
It’s Been Said: A Heart Condition
October 29, 2023 07:21 - 9.08 MBAs Jesus continues to reorient people to the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount, He calls out the people’s heart condition. Jesus is not only fulfilling the law, He’s calling out the truth of our own heart conditions. Join us as we explore the way Jesus reshapes us, even in our anger, to be more like Him. The post It’s Been Said: A Heart Condition appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Light
October 22, 2023 07:16 - 9.61 MBWe talk about darkness in the world, but darkness is just the absence of light. As disciples, what role do we play as the light of the world in our present lives? Join us as we understand our identity and purpose as light to the world. The post Light appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Salt
October 15, 2023 07:01 - 8.4 MBAfter Jesus had finished his initial address to the gathered crowd, he looked at the disciples and charged them with what? To be salty! Now that has loaded meaning in our culture today, but for Jesus it was pretty clear. Join us as we explore the first responsibilities of Jesus’ disciples who are to go forth from this teaching as the salt of the earth. The post Salt appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Now and Later
October 08, 2023 07:01 - 10.1 MBJesus calls all of us to be his disciples. That means we are transformed by being with and becoming like him, and then doing what he did. But what does that look like? We need look no further than Jesus’ first teaching to understand the nature and character of Jesus and, thus, us as his disciples. Join us as we learn to live “The Way of Jesus” every moment, in every season, and every part of our lives. The post Now and Later appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Do What Jesus Did
October 01, 2023 07:01 - 8.64 MBWhen Jesus called his disciples, he invited them to come and see! That is only half the story! What happened next in the lives of the disciples was preparing them for what was to come. What was to come? Join us as we live into our call as disciples to “come and see, and I will make you fishers of people.” The post Do What Jesus Did appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Become Like Jesus
September 24, 2023 07:01 - 12.3 MBWho are you becoming? We might not often stop and reflect on who we are now, and who we are aiming to become. As the talmidim of Jesus, we are called to become like Jesus through intentional practices that transform us from the inside out. Join us as we learn the life call to become like Jesus. The post Become Like Jesus appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Be With Jesus
September 17, 2023 07:01 - 11.4 MBIn the Gospels, Jesus calls people to follow Him. It’s not just a mental belief in Him, but a transformative call to apprentice our lives after Him. But what does that really look like? What does apprenticing after Jesus mean 2000 years after He first called His disciples? Join us as we learn that the call to be the Talmidim (the Hebrew word for a group of disciples) of Jesus is still relevant in our lives today as we seek […] The post Be With Jesus appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Chur...
Be With
September 14, 2023 05:13Welcome! Join us here for our service at 10AM on Sunday, 9/17. In the Gospels, Jesus calls people to follow Him. It’s not just a mental belief in Him, but a transformative call to apprentice our lives after Him. But what does that really look like? What does apprenticing after Jesus mean 2000 years after He first called His disciples? Join us as we learn that the call to be the Talmidim (the Hebrew word for a group of disciples) […] The post Be With appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Chur...
Finding and Following Jesus, Together
September 10, 2023 07:01 - 7.62 MBVision Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate what we’ve seen God doing in the past year and to anticipate how He might be working through and around us in the coming year! Come this weekend as we cast a vision for what defines us as a community who desires to find and follow Jesus, together! The post Finding and Following Jesus, Together appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Gossip
September 03, 2023 07:01 - 7.72 MBHow many of us have been hurt by people talking about us behind our backs? As disciples of Jesus, we have been called to bring life not death. Join us as we learn how to talk to—not about—one another. The post Gossip appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Lies
August 27, 2023 07:33 - 11.1 MBFibs. Kidding. Half-truths. Funny business. To pull the wool over someone’s eyes. Each of these are the nice ways to say someone is lying. Join us as we explore what our lies say about us and about God. The post Lies appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The Spirit of Criticism
August 20, 2023 07:01 - 18.3 MBOur words have power; power to bring life and to bring destruction. Criticism isn’t always bad, but partnering with the enemy’s critical spirit leads to sin and death. Once we know who we are and whose we are, we can love our neighbor as ourselves, walk in the path God has set for us, and build one another up with our words. The post The Spirit of Criticism appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Taming the Tongue
August 13, 2023 07:01 - 17.8 MBWhether it’s by complaining, criticizing, gossiping, or lying, our mouths can cause a lot of problems. Words can beat us down and lift us up. They wound and they heal. And the right words at the right time can be exactly what we need to hear—or what we need to say. Let’s find the right words together in a new series, My Big Fat Mouth. The post Taming the Tongue appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Secret
August 06, 2023 07:01 - 14.5 MBTop Secret documents are for a few eyes only. If you are on the outside, you might feel at the mercy of those with the top secret information. This weekend, Paul is going to open up the Top Secret file for how to have a JoyFULL life, and it is going to be a not-so-top secret anymore. Come as we learn the secret to living a JoyFULL life. The post JoyFULL Secret appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Presence
July 30, 2023 07:03 - 11 MBIf you were to brainstorm the top 5 stressors in your life right now, what would make the list? Finances? Work/employment? Relationships? Family/parenting? We live in a culture that is wrapped in stress and anxiety, yet Paul’s charge at the end of Philippians is to ‘not be anxious about anything.’ These words seem improbable, even impossible when we consider our circumstances, yet Paul offers a simple framework to be continually filled with joy even in the presence of anxiety. The post JoyF...
JoyFULL Pursuit
July 23, 2023 07:01 - 10.6 MBIn a job interview, you might get the question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” So, no matter whether you have been following Jesus for 5 minutes or 5 decades, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years as a disciple of Jesus?” Join us as we gain clarity from Paul’s words of encouragement to the people in Philippi. The post JoyFULL Pursuit appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Confidence
July 16, 2023 07:01 - 13.3 MBConfidence can be a tricky thing. It takes time to build and is tested constantly by the world around us. But does your confidence sometimes feel like a house of cards built on a shaky foundation? Join us as we learn the joyFULL confidence found not in what we do or accomplish, but by the singular pursuit of knowing and being known by God. The post JoyFULL Confidence appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Attitude
July 09, 2023 15:35 - 12.9 MBA joyful attitude is centered in participating in God’s kingdom mission, together. When we accept this open invitation to participation, we discover the absolute joy and fulfillment of being coworkers in our Father’s vineyard, and we then rejoice in what He rejoices in… we rejoice together! But, what can steal our joyful attitude? Envy. Envy is a vacuum pump on joy. How can we guard against this? Let’s find out! The post JoyFULL Attitude appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Humble Joy
July 02, 2023 07:01 - 11.8 MBHumility is not about being lowly and self-deprecating. It’s about who we are and whose we are. As we see ourselves as God sees us and act out of that humble place, we will experience the joy of loving others as God loves them and the joy of God using us to build His Kingdom. The post Humble Joy appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Response
June 25, 2023 07:01 - 13.9 MBDo you ever think about what comes next as followers of Jesus? How does the joy we find in the life to come impact our lives today? Join us in understanding how our future joy is lived in our present lives. The post JoyFULL Response appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
JoyFULL Rejoice
June 18, 2023 07:07 - 10.9 MBRejoicing is an outward expression of a JoyFULL heart. It is a natural outflow that cannot be contained. We are called to be people who rejoice, but what are we rejoicing about? Join us this week as we seek to be people who rejoice because we are JoyFULL people. The post JoyFULL Rejoice appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Choose Joy
June 11, 2023 07:30 - 8.08 MBDid you know that each year a report is generated on the happiest places in the world? Some rate companies and some rate countries. But no company or country stays on top of the happiness rankings. As Christians, we’re not seeking after happiness, but after joy. Joy isn’t something that we find, it is something we receive as a gift. Join us as we learn how to be disciples who are JoyFULL in the Lord and live JoyFULL lives. The post Choose Joy appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Confirmation Sunday
June 04, 2023 07:20 - 10.3 MBThis week is Confirmation Sunday! Come celebrate all that God has done and continues to do in the life of a student who has journeyed through the confirmation experience this year. This is not only a huge step in this student’s faith journey, but an opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness as a church. See you Sunday! The post Confirmation Sunday appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Friendship Part 2
May 28, 2023 07:01 - 9.8 MBGod has wired us to be a community of friends, but what does that look like? How does our spiritual friendship look any different than the friendship culture describes? Join us as we explore what it looks like to be friends who follow Jesus. The post Friendship Part 2 appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
May 21, 2023 07:33 - 9.57 MBThe truth is friendship across all ages is at an all-time low. We have fewer friends, and spend less time with the friends we have. So what does friendship have to do with Jesus? Join us as we learn God’s intention for our connected relationships with each other. The post Why Can’t We Be Friends? appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.
How Do I Navigate Conflict?
May 14, 2023 07:32 - 8.89 MBWhen we hear the word “conflict,” some of us head for the hills, and others face it head on. Conflict has the power to disconnect us when we allow it to drive a wedge between us, but it doesn’t have to be this way for us as followers of Jesus. Join us as we learn to navigate conflict Jesus’ way so that we can be reconnected again! The post How Do I Navigate Conflict? appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.