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What Do You Want? | Cole Moog

Do we want to follow Jesus or something else? Is there something holding us back from wanting Jesus completely? In a stand alone sermon, Cole Moog helps us think through what we want and why we should want Jesus.

Pure In Heart | Emilee McEnery

What did Jesus really mean when he said, “blessed are the pure in heart”? It actually has very little to do with purity rings and a whole lot more to do with how we live our entire lives. Emilee McEnery continues our sermon series though the beatitudes, "Blessed."

Living In Hope, Not Fear | Justin Derks

Fear is a powerful motivator. For many of us, fear of what other people will think about us leads us to shy away from following Jesus today. What do we do with the fact that Jesus says, “blessed are the persecuted…”? Justin Derks continues our sermon series “Blessed.”

Pushing Back the Darkness | Kyle Richter

We live in a culture that is often divided, divisive, at odds, suspicious and angry at each other. How should Christians respond? Jesus has an idea that’s as radical in our day as it was in his. Kyle Richter continues our Tuesday night series, “Blessed.”

Running Into the Rubble | Kyle Richter

Jesus says, “Blessed are the merciful,” but what is mercy and how do we show it in a culture that’s often outraged, divided, and in disagreement on almost everything? Kyle Richter continues our Tuesday night series, “Blessed.”

Two Questions & Two important Answers | Kyle Richter

For 2000 years, Christians have been claiming that a man named Jesus died a death he didn’t deserve, was buried, and on the third day, physically rose from the grave. Did it really happen? More importantly, does it really matter? The answers to those questions changes everything about us. As Easter approaches, Kyle Richter talks about Jesus’s resurrection and what it means for us.

Changing Your Cravings | Michael Porter, Sr.

Jesus says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." We all know what it's like to be hungry and thirsty, but what does it mean to hunger and thirst for Jesus? On top of that, what does it mean to be filled by him? Michael Porter Senior continues our Tuesday night series, “Blessed."

The Power of Meekness | Jeff Parrett

Jesus says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth,” But what does that mean? Is Jesus asking us to be weak, or is he actually asking us to use our strength to build his kingdom instead of our own? Jeff Parrett continues our Tuesday night series, “Blessed."

Worldly vs. Godly Sorrow | Kyle Richter

How do you respond to sin in your life? Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn,” sin. But not all mourning is created equal. There are right and wrong reasons that sin makes us sad. What are they? Kyle Richter continues our Tuesday night series, “Blessed."

Spiritual Poverty | Kyle Richter

According to a professor at Yale, “Our intuitions about what will make us happy… are totally wrong.” She isn’t the only one that thinks this though. Jesus would agree. What then, will give us what we’re looking for? It might not be what you’d expect. Kyle Richter kicks off our new Tuesday night series, “Blessed.”

A Better Way To Date | Emilee McEnery

Dating is really hard to navigate, but we can learn a lot about how to date by looking at what the Bible has to say about marriage. Emilee helps us learn about God’s intention for marriage and how that can help us frame how we date as we wrap up our series "Dysfunctional."

Created For Community | Justin Derks

Scripture, research and our own intuitions tell us we were not created to be alone. We long for and were made to live in community with others. However, we’ve all experienced dysfunction in our friendships due to sin. Justin helps us strive for godly friendships by looking at examples in the bible as we continue our series, “Dysfunctional.”

Does This Sound Like Your Family? | Alex Gray

Why is my family like this? Will this ever get easier? If you’ve asked those questions, you’re not alone. Family is messy. The Bible show us that sin has been distorting these relationships for thousands of years. So is there hope? This week Alex helps us think through family dysfunction and how Jesus is committed to redeeming the story.

The Key to Happiness | Kyle Richter

Our culture tells us that the key to happiness is looking inside ourselves, figuring out what we want most, and then going for whatever it is. In other words, “own our wanting.” Jesus sees it differently. Real happiness, real joy, real meaning doesn’t come from making life all about us, it comes when we make our lives all about him. Kyle Richter continues our series, “Dysfunctional."

Happily Ever After | Kyle Richter

Jesus doesn’t just want you to believe in him. He wants you to be with him. Sometimes though, our sin gets in the way. It blinds us from seeing God clearly, and because we can’t see clearly, we replace God with someone or something else. But will that lead to the life we’re looking for? Kyle Richter kicks off our series, “Dysfunctional."

Be Like Peter | Justin Derks

It is safe to say that we have all failed. Big or small, we have all failed to love God and love others. So, not if but when we fail, how will we respond? Justin wraps up our sermon series, “Encountering Jesus” by looking at Peter in John 21 as an example of someone who failed, yet shows us an example of how to love Jesus when we mess up.

Greatness Always Serves | Kyle Richter

How did Jesus spend the last night of his life? That answer might surprise you. Even more, where Jesus thinks you and I will find real happiness. Kyle continues our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 13:1-5, 12-17.

Am I Wasting My Life? | Jensen Holt McNair

Ever feeling like you’re wasting your life? With so many different ways to spend our time and energy its hard to know if we are wasting our lives or not. The good news is that Jesus cuts through the noise and helps us find the only way to know we aren’t wasting our lives. Jensen Holt Mcnair speaks from John 12 to help us hear Jesus’ answer.

Are You Listening to the Wrong Voice? | Davis Patrick

There’s an abundance of voices shouting at us, giving us different answers for how we’re supposed to live and what kind of people we should be. And yet, Jesus says that he is the good shepherd, and his voice is the only one that will lead us to the good life. Are we going to keep getting distracted by all the shouting, or will we follow Jesus? Davis Patrick continues our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 10:11-18.

Seeing Jesus | Kyle Richter

Many of the religious leaders of Jesus’s day couldn’t see Jesus for who he really was. Are we in danger of making the same mistake? It’s only when we realize how blind we are that God gives us the eyes to see Jesus for who he really is. Kyle continues our series, “Encountering Jesus,” from John 9:1-41.

Abiding In Jesus | Justin Derks

How do you know if you are truly following Jesus? In John 8, Jesus tells those following him that his true disciples are those abiding in him. Justin helps us unpack what it means to abide and gives a few practical ways we can abide as believers and followers of Jesus as he continues our series, “Encountering Jesus,” from John 8:31-36.

Whose Approval Are You Living For? | Jensen Holt McNair

Ever thought about your main motivations for why you do what you do? Maybe if you were honest with yourself, you care a lot about what the people around you think. Hear Jensen challenge us to live our lives for something far better than gaining the approval of others as she continues our series, “Encountering Jesus,” from John 5:44.

What Do You Really Want? | Kyle Richter

We all have things we want, but what if what we want isn’t what we really want? What if what we really want is something only Jesus can give? Kyle Richter continues our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 5:1-14.

Obey Your Thirst | Kyle Richter

Whatever you’ve done, wherever you’ve been, whoever you’re with… What you’re really looking for, is Jesus. “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” Kyle Richter continues our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 4:3-26.

Being Born Again | Justin Derks

What comes to mind when someone says they have been “born again”? Positive, negative, neutral? In this talk, Justin lays out what the Bible means when it says we are to be born again in John 3:1-8.

Need. More. Wine. | Kyle Richter

We’re all looking for something to make us happy. Something to bring us joy. Something that gives us a sense of well-being and comfort and satisfaction. Jesus invites you to stop looking, stop chasing, stop running after, stop trying to find other wine, and instead, drink from the best wine saved for last. The best aged wine, that never runs dry. Kyle Richter continues our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 2:1-11.

The Most Important Question | Kyle Richter

The Jesus that came to the world wasn’t the Jesus people expected. And because he wasn’t the Jesus they expected, he became the Jesus they rejected. Who do you say that Jesus is? That question is the most important question you’ll ever answer. Kyle Richter kicks off our series “Encountering Jesus,” from John 1:1-14.

Hospitality: Jesus' Greatest Gift | Cole Moog

Jesus showed radical hospitality in his life, death, and resurrection. Are we called to do the same? Listen as Cole wraps up our series, Rhythms of the Way, by showing us how we can be like Jesus in the ways we love those around us.

What Makes a Biblical Friend? | Davis Patrick

This generation has been described as the loneliest ever. But the Bible says that we were made for community. Listen as Davis continues our series, Rhythms of the Way, by talking about how important our friendships are in following Jesus.

Rest | Emilee McEnery

Most college students don’t know how to rest well. We tend to overwork, and when we do rest, it’s not actually restful. Emilee continues our series, Rhythms of the Way, by talking about sabbath: the Biblical ideal of resting every seventh day. Listen as Emilee describes what resting well looks like, and how it can benefit our lives.

Renew Your Mind | Austin Conner

Are you being conformed to the patterns of our world and culture? Or is your mind being changed and renewed by the Holy Spirt? Austin continues our series, Rhythms of the Way, by talking about how our thought life is being shaped.

Learning to Love Jesus with Our Heart | Kyle Richter

What does the way you spend your time say about you? Your habits and routines form who you are and what you love. This summer, we’re going through a series, Rhythms of the Way, where each week we look at a different aspect of being with and like Jesus in the rhythms and routines of our daily lives. Listen as Kyle kicks off our series with a sermon about how our habits affect our hearts.

Is It Okay to Coast? | Veritas Daily Ep. 23

Do I Have to Obey My Parents? | Veritas Daily Ep. 22

Will There Be Marriage In Heaven? | Veritas Daily Ep. 21

How Do I Fight Temptation? | Veritas Daily Ep. 20

Can a Christian Date a Non-Christian? | Veritas Daily Ep. 19

Is Election or Free Will True? | Veritas Daily Ep. 18

What Does the Bible Say About Singleness? | Veritas Daily Ep. 17

What Do I Do If I'm Burned Out? | Veritas Daily Ep. 16

Does God Love Everyone? | Veritas Daily Ep. 15

Isn't Jesus Exclusive? | Veritas Daily Ep. 14

Should I Only Read My Bible? | Veritas Daily Ep. 13

What's With the Old Ages in the Bible? | Veritas Daily Ep. 12

How Do Dinosaurs Fit Into Genesis 1? | Veritas Daily Ep. 11

What Do I Do if I'm Depressed? | Veritas Daily Ep. 10

Depression is a difficult thing to go through. Listen as Austin gives a few ways to help when dealing with depression. Thanks for listening to Veritas Daily, where we spend a few minutes each day answering questions you’ve asked. For more resources or to submit a question, go to veritasmizzou.com/resourcepage

What Does the Bible Say About Legal Marijuana? | Veritas Daily Ep. 9

As, more and more states are legalizing recreational marijuana, it’s no big deal if Christians use it, right? Listen as Kyle gives us some Biblical wisdom on how we should think about weed. Thanks for listening to Veritas Daily, where we spend a few minutes each day answering questions you’ve asked. For more resources or to submit a question, go to veritasmizzou.com/resourcepage

How Should Christians Consume Entertainment? | Veritas Daily Ep. 8

Watching more Netflix than ever before? Austin gives us some tips for helping us decide what entertainment is okay for us to interact with. Thanks for listening to Veritas Daily, where we spend a few minutes each day answering questions you’ve asked. For more resources or to submit a question, go to veritasmizzou.com/resourcepage

How Can We Forgive Others? | Veritas Daily Ep. 7

Sometimes, other people hurt us deeply. The hardest response to that pain is to let it go. Despite this, Kyle encourages us to forgive those that hurt us and shows us how. Thanks for listening to Veritas Daily, where we spend a few minutes each day answering questions you’ve asked. For more resources or to submit a question, go to veritasmizzou.com/resourcepage

How Do I Forgive Myself? | Veritas Daily Ep. 6

What can the Dog Whisperer teach us about forgiving ourselves? Listen to today’s episode to find out. Thanks for listening to Veritas Daily, where we spend a few minutes each day answering questions you’ve asked. For more resources or to submit a question, go to veritasmizzou.com/resourcepage