Collective Church Podcast

From the series "Blessed". Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 121 Pastor Ryan Smith looks at what it means for God to "keep us" in the Priestly Blessing of Numbers 6:22-27. As we enter into the uncertainty of a new year, what confidence does God's keeping bring? Sermon Notes Here

From the series "Blessed". Numbers 6:22-27 Pastor Isaac opens our new series on the Priestly blessing looking at what it means to be blessed and to be a blessing to others. 

From the series "The Songs of Christmas". Luke 2:21-38 Most Christmas nativities and pictures include all the major players: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, and the wise men, but not a whole lot about Simeon and Anna. Pastor Ryan walks us through their part of the story here in the final talk in our Christmas series. Sermon Notes Here

From the series "The Songs of Christmas". Luke 2:1-29 Pastor Ryan Smith continues in our "Songs of Christmas" series as we consider the Angels' song in Luke 2:1-29. What is this peace proclaimed by the heavenly host, who is it for, and how do we find it? Sermon Notes Here

From the series "The Songs of Christmas". Luke 1:57-80 Pastor Isaac Brickner continues our "Songs of Christmas" series by looking at the song of John the Baptist's father in Luke 1:57-80. In the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we're able to see ourselves and our struggle with hopelessness, and in Zechariah's song: the source of hope for our lives and the difference hope makes.

From the series "The Songs of Christmas". Luke 1:26-56 This week we kick off our next series, Songs of Christmas as we look to opening chapters of Luke's Gospel. Pastor Ryan Smith looks at Mary's Song in Luke 1:26-56 and the joy found in God's Gracious Reversal of our present world order through the birth of Jesus. This song challenges our assumptions of who Mary was and what what Christmas is all...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 13:20, 18:21, 16:24, 27:5–6, 9, 17 As we close out our fall series in the book of Proverbs, Pastor Ryan Smith looks at Proverbs 13:20, 18:21, 16:24, 27:5–6, 9, 17 as both a continuation of the previous week's teaching on Wisdom's Way with Words, but also as a fitting conclusion for those of us wondering, "How do we continue on Wisdom's Way?" Sermon Notes He...

From the series "Wisdom's Way" with Pastor Isaac Brickner. Proverbs 12:13-23, 18:2-21; James 3:1-12

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 11:24-28, 30:7-9 Few things in our lives seemingly have as much impact and get as much of our attention as our wealth, but what is Wisdom's Way with our money? As we continue in our series in Proverbs, Pastor Ryan Smith shows us how our wealth gives away our way as we look at Proverbs 11:24-28; 30:7-9. Sermon Notes Here

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 18:9, 21:25-26, 23:4, 24:30-34 How does our work matter to God and how does God matter to our work? Pastor Lorenzo looks at three foolish ways we relate to our work and redirects us to wisdom’s better way.

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 23:29-35, 31:4-9 What is Wisdom's Way with Wine? As we continue in our series in Proverbs, Pastor Ryan Smith looks at foolishness and wisdom in relation to wine (and alcohol) by looking at Proverbs 23:29–35, 31:4–9 Sermon Notes Here

We mark our 6th birthday with Pastors Lorenzo Smith, Ryan Smith, and Isaac Brickner reflecting on where we’re at six years in and using our current series in Proverbs to call our church family to live out the four core identities of a disciple as responsible followers of Jesus, responsible family members, responsible stewards, and responsible disciple-makers.

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 16:32, 25:28, 14:29, 17:27, 4:8 Pastor Ryan Smith opens the back-half of our series in Proverbs: Wisdom's Way by looking at wisdom's chief virtue: self-control. Apart from self-control, our attempts toward the good life depicted in Proverbs will rarely amount to more than the cul-de-sac of desire, aspiration, failure, and shame. In examining Proverbs 16:32,...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 9:1-18 Over the first eight chapters of Proverbs, the book has depicted us as a young bachelor and Wisdom and Folly as two beautiful women. In chapter 9, Pastor Ryan Smith takes us through the story's dramatic conclusion which weaves together the entire Bible's story of "The Test" placing you at the door of decision. Who will you give your life to? Sermon N...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 8:1-36 Pastor Ryan Smith takes us further in our Wisdom's Way series as we look at Proverbs 8. After the warning of Lady Folly and the call to delight in Lady Wisdom last week, we receive a category-bursting, vivid portrayal of just how wonderful Wisdom is in this passage. Sermon Notes Here

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 5:1-7:27 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our series, "Wisdom's Way: Finding the Good Life in Proverbs" as we look over the speech of Proverbs 5-7, where a warning of "the forbidden woman" is expansively and vividly detailed. How does this speech connect to last week's invitation to "marry Lady Wisdom" as the way to life? And what instruction can we find in this...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 3:13-4:27 Sometimes it takes a metaphor for us to truly understand the truth of something. In Proverbs 3:13-4:27, Pastor Ryan Smith details the book's personification of wisdom as both the Tree of Life and a potential spouse we are to embrace, love, and cherish. What do these metaphors mean in our understanding of wisdom in the book of Proverbs and in the l...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 3:1-12 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our series in the book of Proverbs as we look at the Good Life or Wisdom's Way, as practically described in 3:1-12. This passage helps us in our journey by acting as both an invitation and an audit. What are the characteristics we ought to pursue and are those present within our lives?

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 2:1-22 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our series, "Wisdom's Way" as we look at Proverbs 2:1-22. After the previous chapter's warning of the way of folly and wickedness, how do we ensure we find and stay on the path of wisdom? And once we find it, what should we expect out of life on Wisdom's Way? Sermon Notes Here

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 1:8-33 Guest Pastor Lucas Parks teaches on Proverbs 1:8-33 and the opening chapter's warning of the way of wickedness and foolishness. Unlike we so often believe, we are not all that autonomous. Our lives are lived listening to one of two guiding voices. Proverbs 1 turns up the volume on the voices of folly and wisdom, inviting us to question who's voice is...

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 1:1-7, 3:19-20, 24:3-4, 30:1-6 Pastor Ryan Smith opens our new series in the book of Proverbs, Wisdom's Way, looking at Proverbs 1:1-7 and the big questions of the purpose and intent of the book. What is the Book of Proverbs? Why was the Book of Proverbs compiled? Who is this book for? And How should it be received? Far more than a compilation of folksy aph...

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:25-34 Pastor Ryan Smith closes out our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series as we look at Acts 16:25-34 and the Hope of the Gospel as it transforms the life of the Philippian jailer. Sermon Notes Here

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:16-24 As we continue in our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series, Pastor Ryan Smith teaches on Acts 16:16-24 and the conversion of a slave girl. In following her story, we see how the "power" of the Gospel brings the justice of God to the oppressed and overturns spiritual and human oppression. We're invited to ask how words, works, and wonders are part of our...

Pastor Lorenzo gives a ministry update for the quarter. He shares about the current state of the ministry, along with some of the challenges we’re facing and the opportunities we have before us as a family following Jesus together on mission.

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series, looking at Acts 16:11-15 and the conversion of Lydia. In examining her story, we're invited to reflect on the "truth" of the Gospel and how it is the answer to every person's searching, regardless of how "spiritual" or "religious" they may or may not be. Sermon Notes Here