Artisan Church Podcast

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Lent 2013: Penitence and preparation ”

The four themes of our Deeply Rooted campaign provide us with guidance about the kind of “tree” we want Artisan to be. This week’s focus is on the third and fourth themes: stability and seed . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Deeply Rooted (Revisited): Continuing to build on our calling ”

The four themes of our Deeply Rooted campaign provide us with guidance about the kind of “tree” we want Artisan to be. This week’s focus is on the first two themes: fruit and shelter . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Deeply Rooted (Revisited): Continuing to build on our calling ”

Jesus continues to press his hearers, both his followers and his detractors, to accept the truth he is speaking about himself. The questions he asks of them, he also asks of you. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Three: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

In this story, Jesus speaks at length about his relationship with God the Father, a deeply important theological reality for Christians to understand. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Three: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

The third “Sign of Faith” is the healing of a paralytic, but it causes great controversy because Jesus performs it on the Sabbath. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Three: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

In this passage, Jesus performs the second of seven “Signs of Faith,” the healing of a royal official’s son. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Three: Experiencing John’s Gospel ”

It all boils down to love. Love from a savior. Love to a neighbor in need. By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving to those who really need help. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent Conspiracy: Spend less, give more ”

As a community, we’ll be giving a more powerful, memorable gift: clean, safe drinking water in Ugandan communities through the Ugandan Water Project. Speaker: UWP Director James Harrington Part of the series “ Advent Conspiracy: Spend less, give more ”

America spends around $450 billion dollars during the Christmas season. By spending wisely on gifts, we free ourselves from anxiety so we can take in the season with a full heart. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent Conspiracy: Spend less, give more ”

The first theme of Advent Conspiracy gives meaning to those that will follow: it all begins when we worship God fully . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Advent Conspiracy: Spend less, give more ”

We’ll discuss two more of our biblical values: community and justice . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ancient Paths, New Shoes: Exploring Artisan’s Values ”

We’ll discuss two of our biblical values: beauty and roots . (Note that our first value of awe was covered in the final week of the “My Faith Won’t Fit” series .) Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ancient Paths, New Shoes: Exploring Artisan’s Values ”

Artisan Church’s Mission is to be a vibrant church community where we: encounter God, embrace people, and engage culture in the Way of Jesus . We also use an “image statement” that offers a visual representation of who we’re called to be: Ancient paths, new shoes, journey together . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Ancient Paths, New Shoes: Exploring Artisan’s Values ”

Immediately after the conversation in which he offers “living water,” Jesus claims to have access to a “food you know nothing about.” What is this spiritual food? Is it only for Jesus, or is it available to his disciples as well? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Two: Experiencing John’s Gospel - Part Two ”

The woman at the well becomes one of the first people in history to tell her friends about Jesus. Why is this such a big deal, and what can we learn from the story of her witness? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Two: Experiencing John’s Gospel - Part Two ”

In a remarkable conversation with a Samaritan woman, Jesus claims to be able to offer “living water.” What does this mean for the woman? For us? And why won’t Jesus give us simple answers to the questions we ask? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Signs of Faith, Part Two: Experiencing John’s Gospel - Part Two ”

We’ll conclude our series with another great Artisan tradition: turning everything on its head! No matter how clever and original we may think we are, God is bigger than we could ever imagine or describe. But how do you worship an uncontainable God? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ My Faith Won’t Fit (On A Bumper Sticker) ”

With election season upon us, we are being bombarded with political rhetoric that seeks to shore up our support for this or that candidate or organization. But Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” This message will call us away from the idolatry of nationalism and politicism, and toward total allegiance to the King of Kings. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ My Faith Won’...

It’s common practice within American Christianity for churches to publish statements of faith, in the form of very specific lists about what they do and don’t believe. Artisan Church does not publish any such statement of faith, choosing instead to affirm the historic consensual creeds of Christianity. This message will explain that it is Jesus, not doctrine that defines who we are. Speaker: Pasto...

In the first week of this series, we will talk about the popular understanding of Christianity (from outside and inside the Church!) as something small and narrow, and how that differs from the biblical description of our faith as having an incredible “breadth and length and height and depth!” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ My Faith Won’t Fit (On A Bumper Sticker) ”

We conclude our Mixtape series with a doozie: pianist Mike Van Allen and our very own Anna Vos will perform fantastic jazz music for us, offering the perfect basis for a challenging sermon about how to live a life of faith improvisationally . Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin with Mike Van Allen Part of the series “ Artisan Mixtape: An eclectic mix, perfect for sharing with friends ”

[Rated “M” for “Mature.”] Craft music artisans Violet Mary (featuring Pastor Mike Muscarella and other Artisan members) bring their powerful brand of blues rock to our sanctuary as we explore what it means to experience tragedy and pain as people of faith. Rather than a sermon, we’ll hear Artisans telling stories of the worst day of their lives. NB: This week’s stories may be inappropriate for som...

Celtic pub rockers Sisters of Murphy (featuring Pastor Scott Austin on acoustic guitar) provide the soundtrack for the second week of this series. After hearing traditional Celtic music and perhaps some modern originals, we’ll also hear an inspiring message about the true story of St. Patrick. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin with special guests Sisters of Murphy Part of the series “ Artisan Mixtape:...

In the final message of this series, we put all the pieces together and look at how we can be the hospitable community that God has called us to be, one that extends our value of community to all. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “ Hospitality: Recovering a Lost Art ”