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The Book of Jonah | Week 1: The calling we can't outrun Jonah 1v13 Why do we run from God? Most of us don't shake our fists at heaven or reject God outright. Instead, we delay, avoid, rationalize, and convince ourselves that "later" is good enough. The truth is, we don't run because God isn't good—we run because, somewhere deep down, we struggle to believe that He is. In...

Father's Day is a celebration for some—but for many, it's complicated. In this deeply personal message, Pastor Michael Newton shares his own story of growing up with an absent father and an abusive stepfather, and how God slowly revealed that the answer wasn't to reject the idea of a father—but to discover the heart of a good Heavenly Father. Walking through Mark 10, the story of the r...

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Life is a gift. Life is brief. Life is meant to lead us to God. In this message from Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8, we walk through Solomon's final appeal to enjoy God's gifts, remember our Creator, and live with eternity in view. As the years pass, our bodies change, our priorities shift, and we're reminded that life moves faster than we think. Yet in the face of...

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting  ⁠⁠⁠https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/⁠⁠⁠  and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 10-11v6 SPEAKER: Kyle Williams

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun In this week’s message from Ecclesiastes 8–9, Michael Newton walks through one of life’s hardest questions: What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? When injustice seems to win, prayers feel unanswered, and outcomes don’t match your faithfulness, Ecclesiastes reminds us that life is broken, unpredictable, and often beyond our control. But even in uncertainty, God r...

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun This week we continue our journey through Ecclesiastes with a powerful and honest message from Ecclesiastes 7:  Wisdom is often forged in sorrow, not comfort. In a culture that constantly tells us to avoid pain, chase comfort, and stay positive, Solomon invites us into a deeper truth: some of the greatest formation in our lives happens through grief, disappointment, wa...

Mother's Day | Mary's Yes This week we gathered for a powerful Mother’s Day service centered around Luke 1v26–38 and Mary’s courageous yes to God. Through worship, prayer, communion, and the teaching of Pastor Michael Newton, we were reminded that God often interrupts ordinary lives with extraordinary purpose. Mary’s story challenged us to trust God even when we don’t understand the full p...

What does it really look like to live on mission—together? In this Community Sunday message, Pami Young unpacks the heart behind a life rooted in purpose, connection, and the call of Jesus. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about seeing people, loving people, and stepping into the everyday moments where God is already at work. Be encouraged and challenged to move beyond surface-level faith and into...

A LIFE WORTH LIVING | TRYING EVERYDAY This week, Michael Newton walks us through Matthew 14 and the story of Peter stepping out of the boat to meet Jesus on the water. It’s a message about the moments we hesitate—the quiet nudges we feel—and how often we talk ourselves out of trying before we ever take a step. What if the thing holding you back isn’t your ability… but your willingness? Through hon...

A LIFE WORTH LIVING | SENT WHERE YOU STAND What do you do after the greatest victory in history? In Week 3 of  A Life Worth Living , we step into Matthew 28 and explore a surprising truth—Jesus doesn’t celebrate the resurrection… He commissions His followers. Before giving them a mission, He declares His authority, inviting ordinary, imperfect people into an extraordinary purpose. This message is...

A LIFE WORTH LIVING | PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE In Week 2 of  A Life Worth Living , Michael Newton explores a truth we often ignore: you can love Jesus, believe the right things, and still try to do life alone—but that’s not how we were designed to live. Looking at Hebrews 10:24–25, this message dives into the power and necessity of real, intentional community. From the loneliness epidemic affecting mill...

A LIFE WORTH LIVING STARTS HERE | EASTER 2026 What makes a life truly worth living? In this Easter message, we explore the truth at the center of everything: if Jesus didn’t rise, then life is empty—but because He did, everything changes. Through 1 Corinthians 15:17–22, we see how the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the foundation for a life filled with purpose, identity,...

PALM SUNDAY | Close to Jesus but Missing Jesus Palm Sunday is known for celebration—crowds cheering, palm branches waving, and voices shouting “Hosanna.” But in the middle of all the praise, Jesus is doing something unexpected… He’s weeping. In this message from Luke 19v28–44, we explore the tension of a moment where people were incredibly close to Jesus—yet still missed Him. They saw His miracles...

Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting  https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/  and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 6 SPEAKER: Tim Morgan

Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting  https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/  and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 SPEAKER:  Graham Hitman

Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting  https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/  and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 SPEAKER: Graham Hitman

Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting  https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/  and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: John 15:1-8 SPEAKER:  Pami Young

NOT A SEASON WASTED | Under the Sun Most of life is lived in a waiting room. Waiting for results. Waiting for healing. Waiting for grief to soften. Waiting for God to move. In this message, Pastor Michael Newton walks through Ecclesiastes 3 and unpacks the poetry of seasons — “a time to weep and a time to laugh… a time to mourn and a time to dance.” These aren’t commands to obey, but rhythms to re...

WISDOM ISN'T ENOUGH EITHER | Ecclesiastes In this honest message from Michael Newton, we walk through Ecclesiastes 2v12–26 and face a hard truth: wisdom is better than folly — but it still can’t stop death. Through a personal story of loss, Michael explores the ache beneath all our striving:  What more can I do?  We can work harder and live smarter, yet the wise and the foolish share the same...

A WIND YOU CAN'T HOLD | Ecclesiastes In this week’s message, Michael Newton walks us through one of the most honest passages in Scripture — Ecclesiastes1v12–2v11. What happens when you actually get everything you thought would satisfy you… and it still isn’t enough? Speaking from the perspective of a king who had unlimited access to wisdom, pleasure, success, and achievement, Solomon delivers...

RESTLESS UNDER THE SUN | Ecclesiastes What happens when the things we thought would satisfy us… don’t? In this opening message of  Under the Sun , we step into the raw honesty of Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, where Solomon—king, philosopher, and man who seemingly had it all—declares, “Everything is meaningless.” Far from despair, this is a moment of clarity. We explore the ache beneath our busyness, the ex...

In this message, Michael Newton invites us to listen again to Jesus’ gentle call to the weary:  “Come to me… and you will find rest for your souls.”  Beginning with the honest reality of carrying too many roles and responsibilities, this teaching explores why exhaustion runs deeper than physical tiredness—and why productivity, vacations, or better systems can’t heal a weary soul. Drawing from Scri...

In week two of our Sabbath series, Michael Newton explores how Sabbath is more than rest—it’s an act of resistance. Drawing from Exodus 16 and the story of manna in the wilderness, this message reveals how Sabbath confronts the deep stories we carry about worth, productivity, and trust. For the Israelites, Sabbath was a declaration of freedom after generations of slavery. For us, it challenges the...

In this message, Michael Newton kicks off a new teaching series on Sabbath—not as a rule to follow, but as a gift to receive. Rooted in Genesis, Exodus, and the teachings of Jesus, this sermon explores what Sabbath really is, why it matters, and how it begins not with human effort, but with God Himself. From creation to the wilderness to the grainfields with Jesus, we’re invited to rediscover Sabb...

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus, not just believe the right things about Him, but to live the way He lived? In this Community Sunday conversation, Graham sits down with Michael to talk about why our church is committed to practicing the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus, not merely knowing Scripture, but being formed by it. Michael shares his own journey of faith, from deeply valuing the...