BLVD (Boulevard) Church Podcast

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...

Are modern Christians really expected to believe in supernatural good and evil -- spiritual forces that wage war with and over our souls? In this message we look at a jarring narrative in Acts 4:32-5:11 and explore: Why belief in spiritual warfare is compatible with modern reasoning How supernatural evil attacks us How we can fight back _________________________ For more information about our mini...

What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here

What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here

How did the early followers of Jesus live such radically generous lives? What about them was so different that they were free from a fear of scarcity? In Acts 4:32-35 we learn that generosity in the Bible is certainly not less than financial generosity, but it is quite a bit more. The Early Church lived radically and pervasively generous lives. What is the source of their radical generosity? What...

How can we grow through times of hardship? Today, we consider how the early Church became unshakeable amidst their first persecution. Looking at Acts 4, we see a remarkable prayer that teaches us: There is an order to hardship There is a loving purpose to hardship There is healing power in hardship All because of the Gospel. _________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE

How does the Ascension of Jesus impact our Christian practices today? Have you found yourself asking this question? ... probably not... But it does, and in this message, we learn about the revolutionary impact of Jesus' Ascension on our apprenticeship to him in modern times. In this sermon, we look at Acts 1 and learn about the truth and power for our practice based on the extraordinary Christian...

How can we appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit for our spiritual practices? In Romans 6:1-13, Paul teaches the model for unlocking and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Know -- have an informed mind about the Gospel Consider -- apply the Gospel until it melts your heart Present -- practice the Gospel with your body ______________________________________ Learn more ab...

How does the Gospel of Grace bring transformational power to our spiritual practices? In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his followers that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit. How does this work and what is the power for? ________________________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

What does it look like to form a meaningful friendship based on following Jesus? In this episode, Andrew interviews Peyton and Paige about how to grow a vibrant friendship as disciples of Jesus in a modern context. _________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

In this episode, Andrew, Carly and Katelin discuss their experiences helping plant Church on BLVD. More Specifically, they talk about how they have 1) come to know God more 2) changed deeply 3) learned to apply the Gospel during the early stages of planting a church. ____________ learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

What is a Christian community intended to look like? How does the Gospel shape a group of people into a community of hope? In 1 Peter 2:19, we are shown a picture as to how a Christian community looks when shaped by the Gospel -- distinct from the world, yet deeply invested in the world. ____________________________ You can learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE

How does the Gospel change my life over time? How can I harness its power personally? In Romans 1:16-17, Paul's message provides an answer to these questions. At the end of this message, we hear from Charlie Shanahan about how the Gospel has radically shaped his own life. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE

What is the core of Christianity? What is the Gospel? Why is it important? In Romans 1:1-7, Paul lays out the Gospel with clarity: It's historical good news not just good advice It is revealed through the entire story of Scripture pointing to Jesus It is the dynamic of grace over works __________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE

Have you ever found yourself in a hard season asking, "How did I get here?" Or "Where is God in my pain?" If so, you are not alone. In Genesis 29-30, we find a story about Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. It is a messy story that teaches us about God's provision amidst our pain. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE

What does it mean to have God's blessing? Does it mean you will have an easy life? Does it mean you will have health and wealth? As we study Jacob and consider his life in Genesis 25-32, we see it is marked by "blessing" in an unexpected way. The Bible uses the word "blessing" in a more powerful way than we understand as modern people. Why is this important to understand and how can this revolutio...

When you think about God, do you think about joy-filled laughter? When you think about Christians, do you think of people marked by joy? In Genesis 21:1-7, God transforms Sarah from a disbelieving skeptic to a woman of laughter and joy. We learn that we should expect to experience joy when God comes into our lives. _________________________ Learn more about Church on Boulevard by CLICKING HERE

Have you ever been skeptical of someone who says they had a personal encounter with God? Have you ever had an experience that left you wondering if you had just encountered God? In Genesis 18:1-15, Sarah encounters God and she laughs at him in disbelief. Yet, God continues to reassure her with kindness. We learn about God's character toward disbelief and what it means to personally encounter God....

Relationships add meaning to our lives. How are we to understand what it means to have our most meaningful relationship with God? What is a covenant? Circum…wha???!! How do we understand God’s covenant with Abraham along with the sign of the covenant among males? How does this bring us to Christ today? All of this is the topic of this message on Genesis 15-17 as we continue our Summer series with...