From Hateful to Grateful [Jer. 30:1-22]
Pastor Mike walks through the importance of a posture of gratitude during this moment, and shares stories from several people in our community on how they are journeying from hateful to grateful during this pandemic.
When the Church is Shaped Downward [Matt. 10:32-42]
Mike ends our YOUnited series talking about how the church is called to the way of the cross, which runs contrary to much of the American church experience steeped in consumerism.
When the Church Prioritizes Discernment [Eph. 6:10-17]
Mike talks through the Jewish tradition of the “the powers and authorities” in addition to spiritual warfare. It may not be what you are familiar with, but does place a priority to the church as a body of cultural discernment. Which is shaped by the cross.
When the Church Moves in Rhythm [Prov. 16:9; John 15:1-5]
Mike talks about experiences and seasons as part of the church’s calling. He challenges how we usually look to only one season, but miss all of the others as part of connecting to our divine purpose.
When the Church Walks in Justice [Micah 6:8]
Mike walks through the words justice and righteousness in the Hebrew Bible, leading up to the church’s call to care about the most vulnerable.
When the Church Embraces Diversity [Romans 12]
Mike walks through how people different than us are necessary in embracing our calling as the church and how the communion table is the ultimate picture of this reality.
When the Church Partakes in the Divine Nature [2 Pet. 1:1-11]
Pastor Rachel Reinink returns continuing our YOUnited series, where she walks through how integrating with others is part of the solution for the reintegration of our own souls.
When the Church Forgets First Grade [1 Cor. 12:12-31]
Mike starts a new series helping the church connect to its divine purpose, which he argues the American church has turned upside down from what the Scriptures teach.
Full Of It [Luke 6:43-45]
Guest Pastor Tom Elenbaas talks about all of things that form us and fill us up. Do we realize what we’re filling our cups with?
We Need To Talk…About Vomit… [Rev. 3:14-22]
Pastor Mike is back and walks through the final of 7 letters to the churches of Revelation. Mike walks through Jesus’ strongest rebuke toward a church and that it might be more applicable to us today than we want to think.
Small Decisions, Lasting Impact
Pastor Rachel Reinink walks through the inspirational story of Lydia and how her decision and posture changed the narrative of Christianity, and how every person’s small decisions have an everlasting impact.
“Test”imony
Pastor Emmett Brown challenges the unbiblical teaching of, “God will not give you more than you can handle,” and provides solace about how God uses the “tests” in our lives.
New People Standing On New Ground
Pastor Jon Sherrill walks through Romans 5 on the significance of how Christ’s forgiveness shapes us to live in the world today.
John 3:16 Revisited
Emmett Brown reflects on the most memorized verse in the Bible, an whether we have thought through what is says about God, his posture toward us, and how we should be toward others.
When Fires Come [Rev. 3:7-13]
Pastor Mike walks through the letter to Philadelphia, where he addresses two different responses when fires come in our lives.
“Hold Fast” [Rev. 2:18-29]
Pastor Mike is back as he continues walking through the letters to the churches in Revelation. This week we talk through Thyatira and what the phrase “hold fast” means to them and how true it is still for us, especially during this season.
The Church in the Age of COVID-19
Guest Eric English gives insights on what the gospel looks like in an age of a global pandemic.
Sardis [Rev. 3:1-6]
Emmett Michael Brown walks through how the ancient message to the church of Sardis is a message still prevalent right now.
Living Like Jesus
Guest Pastor Jon Sherrill talks about what it means to be a disciple, and that this is our primary call.
How Do We Respond To Culture? [Rev. 2:12-17]
Pastor Mike walks through the situation in Pergamum, which has significant relevance on a Christ followers’ response to culture.