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– click this button to visit our iTunes page, ORFamily Resemblances (#1): HopeText: Zechariah 9:9-12This Advent, Pastor Jon looks at some of the “Family Resemblances” that ought to be found in the family of Christ-followers. We begin our series with a look at what it means to be a “prisoner of hope.” Christ-followers ought not be characterized by hand-wringing and head-shaking, but with a…
“Christ the King: Consider the Cost”Text: Luke 14:25-35Christ the King Sunday is an annual reminder that Christ is to be lord of our lives throughout the year. Pastor Jon looks at some of the hard teachings of Jesus as he journeys toward Jerusalem and the cross. Have you considered the cost of discipleship? The invitation…
All for What?Text: Mark 13:1-8In the second of this two-part message on Mark 12:38 – 13:8, Pastor Jon further explores what it must have meant for the widow to tragically give her two last coins for a failed system that was condemned for destruction. We are reminded to make sure that we give of ourselves…
Giving All Mark 12:38-44Placing this passage in its broader context helps us to understand that the primary message wasn’t about the widow’s sacrificial giving, but about the exploitation by the Pharisees. Pastor Jon takes a closer look at this passage, suggesting that churches and religious institutions have used these verses in precisely the ways that…
E100 #21: “Where They Need No Sun”Text: Revelation 21-22At the conclusion of our five-month journey through E100, Pastor Jon considers the themes of light and darkness. Sometimes we need to turn to the end of the Story to be reminded of its grand and glorious conclusion! And in the in-between-time, we are reminded that we…
E100 #20: “FaithDeeds – October 21, 2012”Text: James 2:14-26During our Faith Promise for Missions Convention, Pastor Jon takes a closer look at this passage from the book of James. Our actions, our words, our deeds, and even our financial decisions are a reflection of our faith in Christ, and the ways in which we have…
E100 #19: “Rightly Dividing the Word”Text: 2 Timothy 2:15The apostle Paul’s encouraging letters to Timothy, a young church leader in Ephesus, have instructed local pastors for centuries; however, the advice to Timothy contains a wealth of information for Jesus’ followers who desire to share God’s good news. Those who are chosen to lead our churches…
E100 #18: “The Fruit of the Spirit”Text: Galatians 5:16-26In light of the multiple directives in scripture to “produce fruit,” Pastor Jon looks at this familiar passage from Galatians. Paul instructs us, not to keep score and a list of dos and don’ts, but to live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. …
E100 #17: “Running on Fumes”Text: Acts 9:1-19The story of Paul is exhausting! We struggle to keep up with the passion and determination of this Apostle. And yet, we recognize that Paul did not accomplish all of that by his own strength and ability, but because of a constant reliance upon the power and presence of…
E100 #16: “Homecoming – Koinonia”Text: Acts 2:42-47On this Homecoming Sunday and 45th Anniversary Celebration, Pastor Jon helps us to consider how the local church should be shaped in the Image of the Triune God. Since the early church, communities of Christians have been defined by Koinonia – Communion by Intimate Participation. We conclude our service…