Sermon Podcasts

The Book of James???

9/29/2024 – The Book of James

The book of James??? Description: as we conclude our September study of the book of James, we look at both the beginning and the end of the letter. As we do, so, we are confronted by two questions: (1) How important is a name? And (2) what does money have to do with prayer?

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The Grapes of Wrath, Community, and the Art of Stopping

9/22/2024 – The Grapes of Wrath, Community, and the Art of Stopping

What can Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” teach us about building authentic Christian community? In our non-stop world, could the simple act of stopping be the key to deepening our faith and connections?

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Practical Discussion: Discipleship

9/15/2024 – Practical Discussion: Discipleship

Jesus compares a neglected or poorly formed faith to a half-built tower, seen and ridiculed by onlookers. What practices can we take up that would lead us to a more vibrant and fully formed faith?

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The Power of the Tongue

9/15/2024 – The Power of the Tongue

In today’s message, we dive deep into the power of words. Drawing from James 3, we explore how our speech both reflects our hearts and directs our hearts.

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First Sunday in our New Home – Practical Discussion

9/8/2024 – First Sunday in our New Home – Practical Discussion

In these early days in our new home, following each shortened message there will be a brief practical discussion about what lies ahead.

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Salvation Has Come to this House

9/8/2024 – Salvation Has Come to this House

Today’s message explores the nature of salvation through the lens of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus. True salvation is transformative, leading to tangible changes in how we view and treat others, with faith and works arriving in tandem. Salvation isn’t merely heady or cerebral or theoretical. It is real and earthy and intimately connected to this life.

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Changes – Worship at Pullen Park

9/1/2024 – Changes

As we prepare to move into St. Mark’s, today’s message challenges us to embrace change not just in location, but in our approach to faith. Drawing from James’ wisdom, it calls believers to move beyond mere intellectual understanding to active, transformative faith—creating a community we can’t live without and others can’t help but be drawn to.

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New Building, Same House

8/25/2024 – New Building, Same House

One of our lectionary texts this Sunday is the story of the grand opening of Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem. What can that story teach us as we conclude our time at Athens Drive high school and prepare to start a new chapter in a new building?

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Remembering and Re-membering

8/18/2024 – Remembering and Re-membering

As we prepare to leave a beloved space, today’s message explores how the mystery of communion can guide us into our next chapter. Discover how remembering and re-membering the flesh and blood of Jesus can animate our lives and inform our actions, bringing the Kingdom of God with us, no matter where we gather.

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The Hair Incident Explained

8/11/2024 – The Hair Incident Explained

In this season, the Lectionary is telling the story of David. This Sunday we learn of his son Absalom’s death, in part because of his luscious locks. This story is part of a much larger story about the latter part of David’s reign. What does this story teach us about Scripture, Sin, and Jesus?

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