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The Essentials - Part 5 - I Believe in the Reign of Jesus Christ - Easter - Pastor Rob Bentz

April 18, 2023 03:13 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

When Bible stories go main stream, they can become a bit casual or commonplace. Their power and beauty can be lost due to their familiarity. Jesus’ death and resurrection is one such story. His victory over sin and death has dramatic impact on all of human history! But, how does the resurrection from the dead of a man who lived over two-thousand years ago have any impact on our lives today? We are in the middle of a sermon series, The Essentials: Why Truth Matters, where we are wo...

The Essentials - Part 4 - I Believe in the Sacrifice of Jesus - Good Friday - Pastor Rob Bentz

April 15, 2023 11:15 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

As we continue our series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters we look deeper into John's Gospel at the biblical text that supports our belief in the statement, “He suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead,” in the Apostles' Creed. Jesus’s death is the most famous death in history, but do we truly understand the weight of His death? And what His death means for all who believe? Join Pastor Rob Bentz as he leads us through our s...

The Essentials - Part 3 - I Believe in Jesus Christ - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

April 05, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

What is your view of Jesus? Do you believe what the bible says about Jesus? The answer to these two questions matter! Today we continue our sermon series, The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. To identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith, we are working through one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church--The Apostles’ Creed. Through our text in John's gospel, we dive deeper into the statement, “I believe in Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord....

The Essentials - Part 2 - I Believe in God, the Father Almighty - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 30, 2023 15:55 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Today, we look to Psalm 33 to reinforce the statement; “I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” As we continue our series, The Essentials: Why Truth Matters, we focus on the basic doctrines of the Christian faith through one of the oldest affirmed creeds of Christianity--The Apostles’ Creed. Join us as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message of the series, I Believe in God the Father Almighty, to learn how God, our Father, gives us every reason to worsh...

The Essentials - Part 1 - I Believe in God - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 21, 2023 04:07 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

“What is Truth?” In a culture where it seems that everyone has their own truth, and in world full of information, misinformation, and disinformation it can seem nearly impossible to tell fact from fiction. Today, we are starting a new sermon series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to identify with the essential truths and basic doctrines of the Christian faith in The Apostles’ Creed. In our series, we will go to work against the disinform...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 10 - Finishing Well - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 13, 2023 15:57 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

How would you define wealth? Truth is, each of us likely defines it differently. Living in our consumer-driven world it’s easy to allow wealth to become an idol. As we conclude our series, Church: Why Bother?, we learn how the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy, and all who follow Jesus, to view wealth differently than the world. How can we do this? By seeking something far greater than financial gain--life in Christ! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares the final message of our series, Fini...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 9 - Living Under the Yoke - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

March 09, 2023 21:02 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Whether it’s in the workplace, the church, politics, or some other place, many of us struggle with submitting to God-given authority in our lives. In part 9 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, we learn that the struggle is also true for some of the Ephesian believers. They needed that same reminder that we do today--to know how should we live in response to God-given authority. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, Living Under the Yoke, to see that Christians u...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 8 - Pastors and The Church - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 01, 2023 03:35 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

In part 8 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, together we learn about the beautiful design God created for His church--specifically church leadership. In the book, 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul writes about worship gatherings, qualifications for leaders, the importance of teaching doctrine, and this week we learn how the church should honor their pastors. If pastors follow the instructions from Paul to Timothy, then they will be leading in a manner that is glorifying to God. Listen to...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 7 - The Family in the Church - Pastor Rob Bentz

February 20, 2023 21:53 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

In a world that emphasizes different ages, genders, cultures, and socio-economic conditions, how should God's people relate with one another in a way that brings glory to Jesus? In part 7 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, we learn about the beautiful design God created for His people to be the church. In 1 Timothy 5, the apostle Paul describes how the church can best administer God’s care for His people--including specific care for widows. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our lat...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 5 - Noble Calling, Noble Character - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

February 15, 2023 14:16 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

In part 5 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, we learn about the beautiful design God created for His church. In 1 Timothy, Paul is addresses the issue of qualifications for those in leadership. Scripture lays out how it is not just anybody who is allowed to lead in His church. God created the church to be lead, so what is the moral standard for those who are put in positions of leadership? Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, Noble Calling, Noble Character, an...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 4 - What Should Christians be Known For? - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

February 01, 2023 18:58 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

If you were to ask the people around you to describe you, how would they respond? Would they describe you by your career, your personality, or by your hobbies? Would they highlight these things, or would they speak of your Christ-likeness? In part 4 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, we learn about the beautiful design God created for YOU and His church. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul lays out a model of behavior for both men and women within the church. Does your life reflec...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 3 - What the Chuch Does: Pray - Pastor Rob Bentz

January 25, 2023 18:28 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Today’s society continues to grow more and more individualistic. Be unique. Do it yourself. You can do anything! The disposition of individualism is that a person speaks or acts exclusively for himself with no consideration or reference to other people. In part 3 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, we acknowledge the impact of our individualistic culture and how it has deeply influenced the way we pray. Despite our cultural emphasis on individualism, Scripture gives God's people cle...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 2 - Hold the Gospel - Pastor Rob Bentz

January 18, 2023 16:32 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

What happens when we neglect the central reality of the church? What occurs when we discount, ignore, or abandon the Gospel? As we study Paul’s letter to Timothy, we’re looking at why the church must stay focused on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Why? Because everything in the Christian life must be centered upon the good news of Jesus Christ and sound doctrine. In fact, when the church departs from the Gospel, trouble abounds. In part 2 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, as Pastor Ro...

Church: Why Bother? - Part 1 - What is the Church? - Pastor Rob Bentz

January 10, 2023 21:35 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Is going to church really worth it? Research of American adults shows some discouraging trends regarding God's Church. It seems that an entire nation is asking a critical question about church…why bother?  But what if we understood that God has a beautiful design for the church that includes YOU? Would that change our perspective? The book of 1 Timothy speaks to these truths. Join us each week during our series as we look at the answers to the question, Church: Why Bother? Listen as...

Fulfilled - Part 6 - Preparing for the King - Pastor Rob Bentz - Christmas Day

January 01, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Throughout our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, the apostle Matthew has shown us how ancient prophecies in Scripture help us see how the birth of Jesus brings the Kingdom of God. Which leads us to ask, how should we respond? How should we relate to Jesus the King? Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz gives us the final message in our series, Preparing for the King. May we truly be ready to receive King Jesus and may it impact our lives during the Advent season a...

Fulfilled - Part 5 - Jesus the Branch - Pastor Rob Bentz - Christmas Eve

December 31, 2022 18:38 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Have you ever received a Christmas gift that turned out to be far better that you first thought? In part 5 of our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, we'll discover how the coming of Jesus exceeds our expectations! We'll see in Matthew 2, how God kept His promise to His people and continues to do so even today! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz gives our Christmas Eve message, Jesus the Branch, to see how Jesus is the Promised King!

Fulfilled - Part 4 - A Blue Christmas - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

December 28, 2022 00:31 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

What if Christmas doesn't feel like the "most wonderful time of the year?" In part 4 of our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, we discover a portion of Scripture that is not part of the “traditional” Christmas text. Yet, it has a lot to say to us when dealing with the painful parts of the holiday season. Jesus’ birth doesn’t ignore the reality of pain or suffering-it highlights it. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, A Blue Christm...

Fulfilled - Part 3 - A New Exodus - Pastor Rob Bentz

December 13, 2022 15:24 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Have you ever felt trapped? Stuck in a difficult situation? Ever feel as though there is no way out? In part 3 of our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, we'll discover how Matthew takes great care to help us see how Jesus’ birth fulfilled the promises of God by bringing deliverance to God’s people. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, A New Exodus, and find security in knowing that through Jesus, God offers deliverance!

Fulfilled - Part 2 - A King from Bethlehem? - Pastor Rob Bentz

December 07, 2022 05:07 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In part 2 of our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, we turn to Matthew 2 to examine another way that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people. As we consider the story of the wise men who follow a start to come and find Jesus born in Bethlehem. Listen to Pastor Rob Bentz as he shares our latest message, A King from Bethlehem?, as he helps us see how the least can become the greatest!

Fulfilled - Part 1 - A Surprise Arrival - Pastor Rob Bentz

November 30, 2022 06:16 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Today, we begin our Christmas series, Fulfilled: His Promise Kept, Our Longing Met, where we will discover multiples ways that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises to us. The book of Matthew provides the narrative to see how Jesus has fulfilled the signs of Isaiah’s prophecy. Listen to the first message in our series, A Surprise Arrival, as Pastor Rob Bentz teaches from Matthew 1 to help us see how in Jesus, God comes to be with us!

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 10 - Walking in the Way - Pastor Rob Bentz

November 14, 2022 23:14 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes? If you're ready for all that will come your way on journey ahead? In the conclusion of our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we reflect on Jesus' concluding message that aims to answer the question, “Do I have everything I need?” As we conclude, we’re going to see how he equips and prepares us to walk with courage. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Walking in the Way.

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 9 - Making a Way to Eternal Joy - Pastor Rob Bentz

November 09, 2022 20:07 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

We live in a world that is always seeking to find “happiness”. We want to pursue the things that will ultimately make us happy. We want to be happy. But how often do we try to find happiness in the fleeting “things” of this world? In part nine of our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, Jesus speaks of something more significant than happiness--Jesus speaks of a joy that cannot be taken away! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Making a ...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 7 - Haters & The Helper - Pastor Rob Bentz

October 24, 2022 20:38 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

In part seven of our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we read that followers of Jesus will face challenges and strong opposition in the world. Why? Because the world hated Jesus. He gives his followers this warning, and then a word of encouragement that God will help all believers through this hostility and the persecution. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message to see how Jesus guides his disciples along the way.

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 6 - The Way of Love - Pastor Rob Bentz

October 17, 2022 04:29 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Relationships. Friendships. We pursue them from the time we're children. Yet they often seem hard to find, and even harder to keep. Did you know that Jesus shared a lot about genuine community with the apostles? In part 6 of our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we'll turn to the chapter 15 of John's gospel to learn two significant ways that Jesus shapes life in community. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, The Way of Love, and see h...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 5 - Abiding in The Way - Pastor Rob Bentz

October 12, 2022 02:58 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Have you ever noticed that in the Bible fruit is frequently used in parables, stories, or symbolism? As we continue our sermon series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we follow Jesus through his last hours and teaching with his disciples in “The Farewell Discourse.” In John 15:1-11, we see several key aspects of what true discipleship looks like; helping us navigate the question, “How do we bear fruit in our lives?” Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz gives our lates...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 4 - A Helper for the Way - Pastor Kevin Pobursky

October 03, 2022 20:56 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Throughout the world, people know about Jesus and many of His stories. Similarly, God The Father is also known throughout the world. But there’s one person of the Trinity that seems to be more of a mystery--the Holy Spirit! We continue our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, by diving into the Scriptures to we find the active role the Holy Spirit has in our everyday life as a believer? When you think about your days, is the Holy Spirit an active particip...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 3 - Jesus, The Way - Pastor Rob Bentz

September 28, 2022 05:05 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Many people are worked up because their belief in things like power, self, and politics is letting them down. As we reach part 3 of our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we consider current statistics that suggest more people are looking for those answers outside of God--striving to find answers in these things or in something else. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Jesus, The Way, and see why believing in Jesus is still the only an...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 2 - Which Way? - Pastor Rob Bentz

September 23, 2022 00:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Do the people around you know who you follow? The things that interest us tend to take priority in our lives; our children, our job, favorite sports team, a hobby, or even favorite series of books. As a Christian, can those around us also see that we are followers of Jesus Christ? We continue our series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, as we reflect upon Jesus and His last hours with His disciples in the Gospel of John. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our ...

The Follower's Trail Guide - Part 1 - The Jesus Way - Pastor Rob Bentz

September 12, 2022 21:45 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Have you ever been unsure of what comes next, where to go, or how to get there? For as many people as you ask that question to, you will probably hear as many different answers. Yet Jesus didn’t leave that question unanswered. In his final hours, Jesus told his disciples what he cared about most. We find the details in the Gospel of John in a section known as “The Farewell Discourse.” Jesus gives his disciples, and us, a trail guide of so...

Being the Body - 1 Cor. 12 - Pastor Rob Bentz

September 09, 2022 05:21 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

All of the movement within, or away from, the American church is largely influenced by our consumer-driven culture--more than it is the Scriptures. In his sermon, Being the Body, Pastor Rob Bentz takes us to a familiar passage, 1 Cor. 12, to see the key role of each and every member of God's church.

Divided - Part 4 - The Message of Fools - Pastor Rob Bentz

September 07, 2022 05:40 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

In a popular culture that is filled with things that are not always as it seems, it's not easy to discern what's true and what isn't. This is why finding truth, amidst a sea of lies is so important. In his first letter to the church in Corinth, the Apostle Paul helps us discern wisdom from foolishness. Join us as Pastor Rob helps us see how the difference is found in the truth of the gospel!

Divided - Part 3 - Vs. Everybody - Pastor Rob Bentz

August 28, 2022 03:22 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In a culture divided in so many important ways, how can we experienced unity? In spite of the "Us vs. Them" mentality that is expressed on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and social media posts, God's people are called to pursue unity in our fractured world. Join us for part 3 of our series, as we examine how the Apostle Paul addressed this exact issue. Pastor Rob helps us see how Jesus changes the entire narrative.

Divided - Part 1 - Come Together - Pastor Rob Bentz

August 16, 2022 20:41 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

It seems people are polarized over every possible issue in our culture today. Every division is only growing deeper and more isolating. In the face of this division, we are called to represent Christ in a splintered society. God’s Word addresses this exact issue in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Divided: Seeking Unity in a Fractured World, where we're looking to 1 Corinthians 1 to discover the unifying power of Christ. Listen ...

Habits: Ancient Practices for Today's World - Week 1 - Scripture Meditation - Pastor Rob Bentz

July 11, 2022 23:11 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Today, we begin our Summer sermon series, Habits: Ancient Practices for Today's World. This brief three-week series will examine some of the church's most time-tested spiritual practices of the historic Christian faith. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us discover the purpose and benefits Scripture Meditation.

Family...Why Bother? - Part 7 - Is My Family Too Messy? - Student Director Nic Staels

July 05, 2022 04:21 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

All families have issues. While this is certainly true, do you ever wonder if your family has more the most? To consider this question, we turn to the familiar Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Student director Nic Staels leads us through Genesis 37 and 39 to help us see clearly the importance of God's providential control over all of life in our latest message, Is my Family too Messy?

Family...Why Bother? - Part 6 - When Dysfunction Meets Grace - Pastor Rob Bentz

June 30, 2022 21:19 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Do you ever have any tension between family members? Long-lasting tension that leads to long-term dysfunction? This is what we see in the addressed directly and honestly in Genesis. it is through the brokenness and dysfunction of families--not avoidance--that we see the way God brings reconciliation. Learn more as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, When Dysfunction Meets Grace. 

Family...Why Bother? - Part 5 - Providential Provision - Pastor Rob Bentz

June 28, 2022 23:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Most of us often go through life convinced that we've got it all right. Problem is, we often find out that we've missed something. As we continue our sermon series, Family...Why Bother?, we look to the story of Isaac, his servant, and Rebekah to understand the amazing reality of God's providence. Pastor Rob Bentz helps us see how God's provision links with our own faith story.

Family...Why Bother? - Part 4 - The Trouble from Not Trusting - Pastor Rob Bentz

June 13, 2022 21:34 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

Promises. Some are kept, many are broken. Do you struggle to believe them? Parents, friends, coaches, employers all told you one thing but didn't deliver. As we continue our message series, Family...Why Bother?, we're looking at the story of Abram and Sarai to see what happens when God's people lose faith in the promises of God. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz guides us through Genesis 12 in our latest sermon, The Trouble from Not Trusting. 

Family...Why Bother? - Part 3 - Family After the Fall - Pastor Rob Bentz

June 07, 2022 02:35 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Pride has often been called the root of all other sins. Pride blinds us. Pride can't see itself because it justifies itself. This is why it wreaks havoc on so many relationships. As we continue our sermon series, Family...Why Bother? Pastor Rob Bentz looks at Genesis 4 to explore how impacts us personally and influences our relationships in the sermon, Family after the Fall.

Family...Why Bother? - Part 2 - The First Family Conflict - Student Director Nic Staels

June 01, 2022 22:15 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Do your relationships feel like a double-edged sword? As much as we need each other, people hurt, disappoint, betray, and even abandon each other. Sadly, family is no exception. The first book of the Bible, Genesis, reveals all sorts of family dysfunction. The good news is that God used these broken families to unleash blessings on the entire world. As we continue our sermon series, Family...Why Bother?, Student Director Nic Staels will explore how the effects of sin have altered th...

Family...Why Bother? - Part 1 - Designed for Dignity - Pastor Rob Bentz

May 23, 2022 16:26 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Do you have a perfect family? Your marriage is perfect, your kids have no issues, and everything is great with your in-laws...is a story told by nobody! Thankfully, family struggles have been going on for a very long time. In fact, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, reveals all sorts of family dysfunction. The good news is that God used these broken families to unleash blessings on the entire world. As we begin our new sermon series, Family...Why Bother?, Pastor Rob Bentz will he...

Send Me - Part 3 - You Can't Not Go! - Pastor Rob Bentz

May 10, 2022 01:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

As we conclude our sermon series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go, Pastor Rob Bentz helps us understand how the glory of God and His gift of undeserved forgiveness compels us to share Him with others. We'll look at Isaiah 6, once again, as we consider how to listen for God's leading in our lives--and how to respond when He does. Listen to our latest message, You Can't Not Go! as we embrace how God's calling compels us to move! 

Send Me - Part 2 - Our Greatest Need - Pastor Rob Bentz

May 04, 2022 05:22 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's easy to come up with a long list of reasons why we shouldn't talk with our neighbor about Jesus isn't it? Perhaps we're asking the wrong question... Maybe the better thing to consider is why we must talk with our neighbor about Jesus! Today, we continue our sermon series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go as Pastor Rob Bentz takes us to Isaiah 6 to find one undeniable reason that all believers should be compelled to share Jesus with others--His forgiveness!

Soul Food - Part 6 - If You Could Have One Meal with Jesus

April 25, 2022 22:42 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

We conclude our sermon series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, on Easter Sunday. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us see the significance of the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples detailed in Luke 24. It was a meal that changed the way they viewed Jesus--and it just might do the same for you!

Soul Food - Part 4 - How Not to Enjoy a Meal - Pastor Rob Bentz

April 11, 2022 17:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

As we continue our sermon series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, we read the story of Jesus interaction with some 1st Century power brokers--Pharisees and lawyers. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz teaches us about challenge that Jesus gives to this group of pride-filled religious and cultural leaders as described in Luke 14 as Jesus exposes the sin of pride.

Soul Food - Part 3 - More Than Enough - Pastor Rob Bentz

April 04, 2022 19:52 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

As we continue our sermon series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, we examine a familiar and powerful story of how Jesus shows us that He is truly enough for our deepest longings. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz teaches us about Jesus' miraculously feeding of 5,000 men as described in Luke 9. 

Soul Food - Part 2 - Is Jesus Good Enough to Eat with You? - Pastor Scott Crosby

March 28, 2022 17:57 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Multiple times in Luke's Gospel, we read stories of Jesus spending time around the table with friends, strangers--even his opposition. As we continue our sermon series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, we’ll see what Jesus models for us when a sinful woman lavishes Jesus with honor in the presence of a Pharisee. Listen as Pastor Scott Crosby teaches us about Jesus' meal described in Luke 7. 

Soul Food - Part 1 - Who Would Jesus Eat With? - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 24, 2022 02:50 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Multiple times in Luke's Gospel, we read stories of Jesus spending time around the table with friends, strangers--even his opposition. As we begin our new series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, we’ll see what Jesus models for us when he enjoyed a meal with Levi. Listen to our latest message as Pastor Rob Bentz teaches us about Jesus' meal described in Luke 5.

Jonah: At Odds with God - Part 5 - Too Compassionate? - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 14, 2022 15:59 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Is God too compassionate? Too gracious to sinful people? That was Jonah's opinion!  As we conclude our sermon series, Jonah: At Odds with God, we examine chapter 4 to see the amazing depth of God's compassion. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us see why the immense compassion of God should impact our daily lives.

Jonah: At Odds with God - Part 4 - Real Faith Repents - Pastor Rob Bentz

March 08, 2022 15:36 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

What is Repentance? Is it just saying, "I'm sorry" and moving on? Or does repentance include something deeper? We continue our sermon series, Jonah: At Odds with God, looking at the significance of true repentance in the lives of sinful men and women. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz guides us through Jonah 3 as we see the impact of true repentance in our own lives.