Sermons
Word Made Flesh: “Be Born Again”
The process of the old world passing away is a painful one. As humans we attempt to understand and, perhaps, even try to contain the event. Jesus cuts across all […]
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Word Made Flesh: “New Temple for All People”
We often ask for renewal and pray for revival, but we seldom think of the cost. Renewal and revival are painful processes, especially to those who are committed to the […]
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Word Made Flesh: “Dawn of New Creation”
These are familiar opening words “In the Beginning. . .,” but there is a sudden twist “. . . was the word.” John whipsaws our attention between the pages...
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Living Well: “Be Good Siblings”
How is the Christ community different than other groups? If we are to be an alternative community and story to the community and story of the world, how are we […]
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Living Well: “Be Good Witnesses”
The Greek word for witness is “martyr.” Through church history the word came to mean someone who suffers and dies for their faith. This reminds us that those who proclaim [&hell...
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Living Well: “Be Good Citizens”
Becoming citizens of the kingdom of God does not mean that we cease to live in the world. Rather, it is an opportunity to live well in the world. Living […]
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Sensing the Call: “Teachers”
There are those in the body of Christ who have an ability to teach the things of God. The teacher is concerned with helping people not only to have information, […]
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Sensing the Call: “Pastors”
Pastor is a word that gets used quite a bit in church world. Often times it is a bit of a catch all. However, Scripture points out that it is […]
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Sensing the Call: “Evangelists”
An evangelist is someone who is gifted at sharing the good news of Jesus in compelling ways to people around them. This role is not a sales position with a […]
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Sensing the Call: “Prophets”
Those who are called to be prophets within the church are given the responsibility to speak words that are given to them from God for the building up of the […]
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Sensing the Call: “Apostles”
An apostle is a church leader, with a call to one or more of the following: plant churches, oversee churches, identify potential leaders, disciple planters, pastors and church l...
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Breaking Idols: “Faithfulness”
God cannot be stopped in his good purposes for his whole creation. The mystery of the gospel is that God uses our own rejection and death as the means of […]
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Breaking Idols: “Undoing Death”
What is hope? A clear vision of a better future. Why is hope important? Without it we would despair and not move forward. God, out of his love for us, […]
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Breaking Idols: “Love Song”
We’re all familiar with love songs today. And, we are familiar with songs of love lost or broken. But those too are love songs. Those are songs of love gone […]
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Breaking Idols: “Intercultural Missions”
The God of Israel is the God who always says, “Go! I send you!” Even as exiles, the children of Israel knew themselves to be messengers, a people called to […]
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Breaking Idols: “Gathering Exiles”
Is the God of Israel the God of the Jews only? Are the nations excluded from God’s covenant? Is Jesus’s death and resurrection only for some or for all? The […]
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Breaking Idols: “Come to the Waters”
Do you know what it is that you want? Are you seeking in all the wrong places for all the wrong things? Our own efforts might meet the basest of […]
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Made to Lead: “Real Invitation”
The best way to overcome the challenges that women face to step into leadership is to issue real invitations. Support and encouragement is essential to everyone. Women themselve...
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Made to Lead: “Ripples: A Drop Can Change Everything”
Even the smallest of stones can make ripples in the water. A trickle of “yesses” can create waves of influence. Mary of Bethany changes the atmosphere as she subverts the [&hell...
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