We refuse to forgive. We hang onto our hurt. We demand “justice.” Jesus tells a parable about unforgiveness that shocked his hearers and jolts us also. When we refuse to forgive we miss out on experiencing God’s great forgiveness. Jesus invites

Parable of the Sower (Audio)

Feb 27th, 2022

We sometimes wonder, why doesn’t God show up more dramatically? Jesus tells us a parable of soils and seeds that remind us of the importance of the inner life. He calls us to have hearts that are open and accepting and ready to obey what God sp

Parable of the Persistent Widow (Audio)

Feb 20th, 2022

This parable calls us to stand in solidarity with the vulnerable. The theme of justice is woven through this parable (v. 3,5,7). We are to persevere in prayer and work to end injustice in our world. God is looking for faithfulness from His peop

Wise and Foolish Builders (Audio)

Feb 13th, 2022

Jesus teaches us that we are all building our lives. Each day we choose to build our character. Our soul. And the storms of this world will come against us. No one is exempt. The challenge from Jesus is examine our foundation.

Come Hungry (Audio)

Feb 6th, 2022

God is throwing a lavish party and He’s invited all people. Jesus tells a parable whereby guests rejected the invitation making all sorts of lame excuses. Jesus shocks the audience with who does get invited instead. Only the needy and those who

The Wheat and the Weed (Audio)

Jan 30th, 2022

Why is change in our lives sometimes so s-l-o-w? Why does God not eradicate evil if He is all-powerful? The parable of the wheat and the weeds reminds us of God’s incredible patience. In the midst of church being a messy place, we can be patien

Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Audio)

Jan 23rd, 2022

We love stories of finding treasure. Jesus tells two quick parables about treasure-seekers. One who stumbles upon treasure and the other who diligently seeks after it. Both sell everything to claim this treasure. In light of Jesus incredible sa

THE IMAGO DEI and welcoming the stranger (Audio)

Jan 16th, 2022

What if an outsider came and observed us and asked pertinent questions? What would those findings reveal about what we value and what our strengths and weaknesses are? Today that ‘outsider,’ Ainsley Kensall, shares her results and how Genesis 1

Turn the other Cheek and other Modern Midrashim (Audio)

Jan 9th, 2022

Jesus’ message was a revolutionary one that sought to radically transform our individual lives, our relationships, and society as a whole. Midrashim is the discovery of new interpretations of biblical texts helping us to see Jesus’ words in the

The Song of a Waiter (Audio)

Jan 2nd, 2022

Waiting. So much of life consists of waiting. We see in today’s text the song of a waiter. Someone who waited a really long time. Like Simeon, we too can become the people God wants us to during our times of waiting and do the things God tells

Zechariah and the Angel: be ready for Divine Encounters (Audio)

Dec 26th, 2021

‘Why God?’ we wonder as our pain continues. Our text today reminds us that we can be close to God and still be in pain. God sends Zechariah and unexpected messenger with an unexpected message. We need to be ready for God’s intervention at any t

The Story of Joseph Rubenstein (Audio)

Dec 19th, 2021

Joseph had a life plan. He had goals. God came and messed those up. He faced a dilemma. Will he surrender his plan to God’s greater plan? We too are called by God and face a choice if we will hear and obey what He is calling us to.

A God Full of Surprises (Audio)

Dec 12th, 2021

Surprises. On the first Christmas, Mary was surprised as the angel Gabriel appeared to her with an astonishing announcement. This would forever alter her life. We too need to recover a theology of the mystery of God and be ready for God to brea

Shepherds and Angels: a Prayer for Peace (Audio)

Dec 5th, 2021

The angels came to the shepherds and announced they had good news for everyone. People didn’t need to be afraid because of this message of peace was for all people. God offers us His peace today.

What Angels See (Audio)

Nov 28th, 2021

The Bible is full of angel encounters. We see them in the life of Jesus as they adore Him in glory and angels show up at His resurrection. And angels were also present at his birth. Angels are messengers sent from God. This Christmas season let

A Subversive Resistance (Audio)

Nov 21st, 2021

The battle in this world is real and the church was made to win. We win not by self-reliant strategies but rather through more surrender to the living Christ. We live the naturally supernatural lives by resting in our identity in Christ and mov

Living Lights (Audio)

Nov 14th, 2021

What will bring hope to our region? Some would suggest more programs. Programs as good as they can be, won’t necessarily bring the fullness of Jesus into every sphere of society. Ephesians 5 tells us we are a mosaic of missionaries, each with a

Church as a Movement (Audio)

Nov 7th, 2021

What is the church? An institution? A stadium of spectators? Ephesians 4 presents a picture of the people of God as ones growing in maturity (v. 1-16) and living out this new God-given identity (v. 17-32). We live as missionaries where we live,

More Love! (Audio)

Oct 31st, 2021

We are disciples who make disciples. We are to be disciples who do disciple-making where-ever we go. What is our motivation? Ephesians 3 tells us that we are to marinate ourselves in God’s love and His love will overflow through us.

You are God's Masterpiece: Handcrafted for More (Audio)

Oct 24th, 2021

Ephesians 2 presents us as a people who have been saved. We were dead but Jesus has made us alive (v. 1-7). We were far off from God but He has brought us near (v. 11-18). However, we are not just saved from something, we are saved for somethin

More Jesus! (Audio)

Oct 17th, 2021

Like water in a fish tank where the water permeates everything, Ephesians 1 presents Jesus as the Lord of all. As followers of Jesus we illuminate the fullness of Jesus in a lifestyle of worship and mission where we live, work, study and play.

Simplicity and Gratitude (Audio)

Oct 10th, 2021

When we have an interior reality of simple abundance, it will result in an exterior practice of simplicity. Simple living set us free from anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34) as we discover God is enough and we live lives of gratitude in response.

Sexuality: Body + Soul (Audio)

Oct 3rd, 2021

Our culture often splits bodies and souls. This affects how we view sexuality. The religious often repress sexuality whereas the non-religious often reduce it down to just an act of the body. Genesis 1-2 offers a fuller vision of a sexuality th

Active Love (Audio)

Sep 26th, 2021

We often think of mission as something we do. We go on a missions trip. But what about if we thought about it more in terms of who we are? We follow the pattern that Jesus modeled and taught in that we retreat with the Father and engage our wor

Rhythms of Solitude and Silence (Audio)

Sep 19th, 2021

What do most people do when they have nothing to do? They check their phone. What if we don’t have our phones? We become anxious. God invites us into a freeing relationship with Him that’s not based on demands or noise. God is always watching u