BLVD (Boulevard) Church Podcast

How did Jesus transform the world? One meal at a time. If we want to follow His lead, we must admit our need -- Jesus must serve us before we can serve others at the table. John 13:1-15 shows us the way of the Lord of the Feast ________________________ Support and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

Debt ... it is a four letter word for so many of us. What instruction do we learn from Scripture as to dealing with debt? Romans 13 provides some wisdom and support for dealing with debt _________________ Support our ministry and learn more by clicking HERE

What is "fruit in keeping with repentance"? When asked, John the Baptist uses finances in his response. In Acts 4, we see the fruit of repentance forms a radically generous community of believers. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE

Where does generosity begin? Right where you are... In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus teaches a famous parable about what to do with our wealth. __________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE

So many money decisions have more than one right option. How do you make financial decisions in scenarios where the moral rules don't apply? According to Jesus, the answer is wisdom. In Luke 12, we learn that becoming wise with money will lead us through the Gospel and into joyful generosity.

IT is normal and proper to desire to be rich, but earthly riches don't satisfy. The reason we think we need to be rich is the problem -- we tend to believe, in our hearts, that more money will bring contentment and security. Money can never make us content. Luke 12:13-21 shows us that while desiring wealth isn't abnormal, it won't give us what we most deeply need. We need to be rich toward God and...

Being rich, young, and having massive influence... what's wrong with that? Well, on the surface, nothing is wrong with that; yet, the rich young ruler approaches Jesus because something is missing in his life. And Jesus is going to invite him to be set free with eternal life. Do your budget, money, finances worry you? Jesus wants to invite you into his riches and set you free from yours. Luke 18:1...

Money... let's talk about it. What does Jesus have to tell us about our relationship with money? Quite a lot, actually. In Luke 18, a rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a meaningful question, and their interaction reveals the heart of money is trust -- money reveals what you ultimately trust for security and significance. So, let's wrestle with this difficult question: If you don't trust Jesus...

What do sinners and religious leaders have in common? They both need forgiveness -- forgiveness is the only hope to love well. In Luke 7:36-50, Luke tells a story about Jesus, a sinful woman, and a religious leader -- the message is clear, but not easy to digest. _________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE

What do you do when someone insults you? How do you fight an enemy without losing yourself in the process? Luke 6:26-29, 35 pack a punch ... no pun intended ... it is a gloriously practical text on how we can resist hostility creatively. Jesus sets a high bar, but he gives us the power and pathway to follow his instruction. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE

Love your enemies and bless those who curse you?! Is this not a call to abuse and mistreatment? How are we to understand and apply Jesus' teaching on enemy love. Luke 6:26-35 shows us the answer -- it is inspiring, unexpected, and exactly what the world needs! ______________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE

Why is it so hard to stop? Even when we take a break, turn off our phones, or go on vacation, that restless feeling lingers. In Luke 6:1-11, we explore an ancient conflict over rest, a bold claim that changed everything, and the surprising reason why true peace isn't found in slowing down -- but in something deeper. ________________________ Learn about and support our ministry by clicking HERE

If you had to choose, would you rather be the rule-following religious leader or the corrupt outcast? It seems like an easy choice--until you hear how Jesus flips the script. In Luke 5:27-39, we explore a moment in history that challenges everything we think about morality, transformation, and what it really means to start over. ________________ Learn more about and support our ministry by clickin...

Are you angry, anxious, or isolated? You are not alone. Under the surface of these challenging emotions are depths of fear. How do we face our depths without being crushed by them? Luke 5:1-11 shows us that Jesus is the Master of Deep waters -- physically and spiritually -- and though your fear runs deep, God's grace runs deeper. How does this apply to Peter and how does it apply to you? That's wh...

Is your life a struggle? Do you feel like there is a daily spiritual tug of war going on in your head and heart? On the one hand, you feel you should be stronger. On the other hand, you kind of just want to give into your base impulses and desires. You are not alone. In fact, the Bible is emphatic: Life is a fight. There are spiritual forces that are vying for your heart every moment. How can you...

Our culture has a lot to say about love. It's in our literature, music, movies... virtually everywhere. Yet, rather than resting in being loved, most of us find ourselves striving to be loved. We work to be good enough, attractive enough, successful enough, etc. How can we step off of the treadmill of trying to be lovable and in walk the strength and peace of being loved by God? Luke 2:41-52; 3:21...

Does it matter whether or not Jesus really existed? Does it matter whether or not the Biblical account of Jesus is true? Most of us breeze right through Luke's prologue, 1:1-4, but when we pause and consider Luke's claims, we notice something startling. Luke isn't writing a legend, he's writing a true story -- and this makes all the difference in the world for anyone who wants to know Jesus truly....

One of the most valuable skills in life is repentance. What is repentance? Why is it so important to understand? In Romans 7, we find help in understanding what it means to repent and live a life where we persevere in repentance. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE

We all want a just society. How are Christians called and resourced to be people of justice in the world? In Isaiah 58, we learn about: The Importance of Justice The Meaning of Justice How to Be People of Justice ___________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

Why do we all need hope? How does Christian hope differ from wishful thinking or believing in fairy tales? In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we see that Christianity offers unparalleled resources for hope. Christian hope is based on the historical fact of the resurrection and the future promises of God. There is a unique power and pattern that flows from Christian hope into your daily life. ____________________ l...

How can you live an authentic life? What's most significant to you? Do you feel like your identity is durable no matter what comes your way? John 1:1-5 and 9-14 shows us the way to get an identity that frees us to be authentic and live with conviction. ______________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE

Will I ever be satisfied? Where can I find contentment, happiness and joy that lasts when life is up and down? John 6:25-35 addresses these very questions. We consider this Text and the Christian resources for satisfaction as well as secular and other religious claims. __________________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE

Suffering is inevitable. We all need meaning in life that can withstand suffering. What are our options? What do various religions and philosophies offer regarding the meaning of life? In John 11, we see 4 spiritual resources to provide meaning that can withstand suffering, even death. Christianity is unique in offering these 4 resources: A weeping savior An angry savior A dying savior A risen sav...

What gives life meaning? What answers do the various worldviews offer to this question? What are the unique resources for meaning found in Christianity? In John 1, Jesus is linked to the ultimate meaning, "logos", of the universe. In this message, we consider how this is unique among world religions and secularism. _______ Learn more about our ministry HERE

Why be a Christian? Isn't religion responsible for so many problems in the world? Haven't we moved past faith into a world of science and reason and rationality? And why is it that so many brilliant people land on opposite sides -- some believe while others don't believe-- so can we really have any confidence in our faith? How can you have faith in something you cannot prove? Hebrews 11:1-3 helps...